The Homeward Podcast

Knox Area Rescue Ministries

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This Podcast is brought to you by Knox Area Rescue Ministries. Our mission is to illuminate the human stories behind homelessness, redefining what 'home' truly means through real voices, honest conversations, and education that fosters empathy, awareness, and action.

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Episode 30: Coats For The Cold with Josh Lively

Show Notes: KARM StoresCoats for the ColdEpisode 18: Two CEOs Danita McCartney and Perry HinesEpisode 17: Good Neighbors with Carlos Whittataker KMLAWIBKCorners of Your FieldCityGate DC Forum 2026Emmy Award-Winning DocumentaryOur New Documentary 2026Take a Tour of KARMPrograms Overview at KARMClick “What We Do” then click each programDonate Coats for the Cold Collection October 19th- November 6th. Donations can be taken at any KARM stores.Sticky Notes: Every coat gets used, which tells us there's still a demand for more. So if you're local, um, you know, consider supporting. If you're not local and listening to this, pray for us. Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!
Oct 8

Episode 29: World Homeless Day

Facts in Visual: So in the US in 2025, 745,652 people, or 22 out of every 10,000 U.S. residents, experienced homelessness. 23.1% of states, including Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., have a rate that is greater than the U.SSince 2019, rates of homelessness have increased in 88% of states. And from 24 to 25, rates increased in nearly 54% of states.Every 12 out of 10,000 people experienced homelessness. So that's 8,850 people who did not have a permanent place to live. Tennessee increased in every category that I listed above, except children under 18, families, and veterans. So in Virginia, every eight out of 10,000 people experienced homelessness. So that's 7,240 people who did not have a permanent place to live. And in New York, every 73 out of 10,000 people experienced homelessness. So that's 145,560 people without a permanent place to live.In Tennessee, about 1,500 youth under 25 experienced homelessness with a percentage of 30.2%. Show Notes: World Homeless DayEnd Homelessness SourcesCountry With Highest Rate of HomelessnessHomelessness Statistics in the WorldRough Sleeping- Vagrancy ActWhere Homelessness is ChartKARM StoresCityGate DC Forum 2026Emmy Award-Winning DocumentaryOur New Documentary 2026Take a Tour of KARMPrograms Overview at KARMClick “What We Do” then click each programSticky Notes: Get involved somehow. Observe this day. Maybe it looks like praying, making, or donating EBED Cards. Maybe it's educating yourself or donating. There are so many ways to get involved. It's not enough to hear it and then not put it into action. Get in the game. Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!
Sep 24

Episode 28: Aftercare with Terry Bray

AftercareHome for the HolidaysCityGate DC Forum 2026Emmy Award-Winning DocumentaryOur New Documentary 2026Take a Tour of KARMPrograms Overview at KARMClick “What We Do” then click each programSticky Notes: Sometimes you have to do things you don't want to do, but things are still worth the effort. The work we do at KARM is worth doing. Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!
Sep 10

Episode 27: Happy Birthday Homeward Podcast!

PopCastAnnie Downs That Sounds Fun PodcastLazy Genius PodcastCityGate SeminarEpisode 19: Fact or Fiction of Homeward PodcastEpisode 10: Homelessness on a National LevelEpisode 26: Ride Across AmericaCityGate DC Forum 2026Emmy Award-Winning DocumentaryOur New Documentary 2026Take a Tour of KARMPrograms Overview at KARMClick “What We Do” then click each programSticky Notes: Sometimes you have to do things you don't want to do, but things are still worth the effort. The work we do at KARM is worth doing. Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!
Aug 27

Episode 26: Ride Across America with Samaritan Cycling USA

Samaritan Cycling USASamaritan HouseRide the RockiesDeer Creek High GradeCycle Life of AdventuresRachels PromiseGrace CenterCommon Spirit HealthBolder Creek PathCityGate DC Forum 2026Emmy Award-Winning DocumentaryOur New Documentary 2026Take a Tour of KARMPrograms Overview at KARMClick “What We Do” then click each programSticky Notes: God speaks to us through the Holy Spirit, and sometimes we aren't listening. This is not a hundred-person cycling team; it's about national awareness for the homelessness crisis. It's a wake-up call. Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!
Aug 13

Episode 25: The Magnolia Ministries with Sara Wilhelm

Magnolia MinistriesWorld Race Year-Round Mission TripGeneration 42Team at Magnolia MinistriesRaising a VoiceEnterpriseCityGate DC Forum 2026Emmy Award-Winning DocumentaryOur New Documentary 2026Take a Tour of KARMPrograms Overview at KARMClick “What We Do” then click each programSticky Notes: People are nervous around the unhoused population; at the end of the day, they are mothers, sisters, women. Being kind to someone and asking how their day was goes so far.Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!
Jul 23

Episode 24: 10 Lessons From Working In A Nonprofit

1. Other duties as assigned can apply almost anywhere. Bonus: keep a clean trunk.2. People are worth the effort. Bump the Lamp TheoryThanksgiving at KARM3. Your talent and passion can be a full-time job. 4. It is expensive to run a nonprofit. 5. So much of leadership is listening. 6. Serving a nonprofit isn't just for retired people with extra time. 7. You don't have to be good at everything, but surround yourself with a great time. 8. Age doesn't always define leadership or maturity. 9. Community is essential in our line of work, especially after you clock out. 10. Have FUN! Sticky Note: Make your own reflections list today. Sponsor: KARM Stores - The Thrift Store With A Mission Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!
Jul 9

Episode 23: Facilities with Breck Ellison and Danita McCartney

Conversations on a BenchKARM's Conversations on a BenchCityGate DC Forum 2026Emmy Award Winning DocumentaryOur New Documentary 2026Take a Tour of KARMPrograms Overview at KARMClick “What We Do” then click each programSticky Notes: Do something kind for someone experiencing homelessness today! Donate financially, collect hygiene products, volunteer, etc. Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

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This Podcast is brought to you by Knox Area Rescue Ministries. Our mission is to illuminate the human stories behind homelessness, redefining what 'home' truly means through real voices, honest conversations, and education that fosters empathy, awareness, and action.

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Knox Area Rescue Ministries
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

30
Rating

Clean
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