The Garden Project

Hope Knoxville
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We tell stories about people who are using their talents, passions, and profession to cultivate beauty, goodness, justice, and abundance in the world around them.

  1. 02/27/2023

    The Good, the Bad, and the Beauty | Aaron Loy

    In this episode, we talk with Aaron Loy, lead and founding pastor of Commonwealth in Knoxville. Growing up as a pastors kids and planting three churches himself, Aaron has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. Yet, he is convinced that Jesus is not done with his Church, and believes that it can be a place of healing and beauty. The Garden Project podcast is an initiative of Commonwealth (commonwealthknox.org) that exists to tell stories about people who are using their gifts, passions, and profession to cultivate beauty, goodness, and justice in the world around them. This episode is hosted by Charley Dever and produced by Brooks Coker. Theme music is written and produced by Brooks Coker.

    34 min

  2. 01/15/2023

    Strengthening the Thread | Bill Murrah

    In this episode, we talk with Bill Murrah, who has been doing community organizing and justice work in inner-city Knoxville for over 50 years! Bill has amazing stories and an important perspective on how we care for our community!  The Garden Project podcast is an initiative of Commonwealth (commonwealthknox.org) that exists to tell stories about people who are using their gifts, passions, and profession to cultivate beauty, goodness, and justice in the world around them. This episode is hosted by Charley Dever and produced by Brooks Coker. Theme music is written and produced by Brooks Coker.

    35 min

  3. 12/18/2022

    Help That Empowers | Morgan Benson

    Welcome to Season 2! In this episode, we talk with Morgan Benson, who is the founder and director of SEED International in Haiti. Morgan has a unique and important perspective on how we can help people with tangible needs in a sustainable and dignifying way. Whether in Haiti, Knoxville, or anywhere else, you're going to want to hear what Morgan has to say!  The Garden Project podcast is an initiative of Commonwealth (commonwealthknox.org) that exists to tell stories about people who are using their gifts, passions, and profession to cultivate beauty, goodness, and justice in the world around them. This episode is hosted by Charley Dever and produced by Brooks Coker. Theme music is written and produced by Brooks Coker.

    28 min

  4. 04/05/2022

    Where We Went Wrong (Part 2) | Fr. Aaron Wright

    In this episode, I have a conversation with Father Aaron Wright about the common misconceptions about God's plan for the world. We talk about how God is not going to do away with this world, but He is actually going to make it what He intended it to be from the beginning - His home. Aaron is an Anglican Rector at Old North Abbey in the Whittle Springs neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. The Garden Project podcast is an initiative of Hope Knoxville (hopeknoxville.org) that exists to tell stories about people who are using their talents, passions, and profession to cultivate beauty, goodness, justice, and abundance in the world around them. This episode is hosted by Charley Dever and produced by Brooks Coker with Freshly Squeezed Studios. Theme music is written and produced by Brooks Coker and Fresh Grounds.

    36 min

  5. 03/28/2022

    Where We Went Wrong (Part 1) | Fr. Aaron Wright

    In this episode, I have a conversation with Father Aaron Wright about the common misconceptions about God's plan for the world. We talk about how God is not going to do away with this world, but He is actually going to make it what He intended it to be from the beginning - His home. Aaron is an Anglican Rector at Old North Abbey in the Whittle Springs neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.   The Garden Project podcast is an initiative of Hope Knoxville (hopeknoxville.org) that exists to tell stories about people who are using their talents, passions, and profession to cultivate beauty, goodness, justice, and abundance in the world around them. This episode is hosted by Charley Dever and produced by Brooks Coker with Freshly Squeezed Studios. Theme music is written and produced by Brooks Coker and Fresh Grounds.

    32 min

  6. 03/04/2022

    Artistic Curiosity | Reem Arnouk

    Today, we get to hear from Reem Arnouk. Reem is a self-taught multimedia artist who loves to explore and create. She believes that curiosity and creativity are gifts from God that reflect His nature. She loves teaching others to try new things and explore God's creation through art. The Garden Project podcast is an initiative of Hope Knoxville (hopeknoxville.org) that exists to tell stories about people who are using their talents, passions, and profession to cultivate beauty, goodness, justice, and abundance in the world around them. This episode is hosted by Charley Dever and produced by Brooks Coker with Freshly Squeezed Studios. Theme music is written and produced by Brooks Coker and Fresh Grounds.

    31 min

  7. 02/24/2022

    Restoring Health | Trent Hippard

    In this episode, we get to hear from Dr. Trent Hippard. Trent is a husband, chiropractor, and owner of Restoration Chiropractic in West Knoxville. His mission is to make West Knoxville the healthiest community in East Tennessee. Trent has a passion to help people experience health in every aspect of life. He talks with us about his approach to not only physical health, but relational, emotional, and spiritual health as well.   The Garden Project podcast is an initiative of Hope Knoxville (hopeknoxville.org) that exists to tell stories about people who are using their talents, passions, and profession to cultivate beauty, goodness, justice, and abundance in the world around them. This episode is hosted by Charley Dever and produced by Brooks Coker with Freshly Squeezed Studios. Theme music is written and produced by Brooks Coker and Fresh Grounds.

    40 min

  8. 12/28/2021

    The Heart of God | Nichole Dever

    In this episode, we get to hear Nichole's story. Nichole is a full-time mom who is very attentive to people and things that are often overlooked. We talk about listing to the hearts and emotions of children, seeing the dignity and humanity in people experiencing hunger and homelessness, and caring for Creation. She expresses feeling the weight of the pain and heartbreak of others and offers a hopeful way forward. The Garden Project podcast is an initiative of Hope Knoxville (hopeknoxville.org) that exists to tell stories about people who are using their talents, passions, and profession to cultivate beauty, goodness, justice, and abundance in the world around them. This episode is hosted by Charley Dever and produced by Brooks Coker with Freshly Squeezed Studios. Theme music is written and produced by Brooks Coker and Fresh Grounds.

    38 min
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We tell stories about people who are using their talents, passions, and profession to cultivate beauty, goodness, justice, and abundance in the world around them.

Information

  • Creator
    Hope Knoxville
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hope Knoxville
  • Show Website
    The Garden Project