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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this episode, Dana Jones shares her story and how God developed a passion in her for loving hard kids. Dana currently works with inner-city youth in Knoxville and has worked as a juvenile corrections officer. We discuss the importance of seeing behind the masks that kids put on due to trauma, hurt, and neglect to see a child looking for love and connection. 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.

In this episode, Daniel Carter shares his story and how God gave him a passion for being present with people in hard places. Daniel has a heart for those experiencing homelessness and drug addiction. We discuss the importance of seeing the humanity in all people and meeting people where they are at. 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.