
What if the person you walk past every day on the street could change your life? In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Murphree, author of I Am Human Too — a Pulitzer-considered book that profiles 14 individuals experiencing homelessness and reveals the humor, resilience, and humanity behind their stories. Sarah shares how growing up with a mother living with a mental health condition led her to a pivotal moment at UT Knoxville — one that changed her career path, her worldview, and ultimate...
Mar 19
58 min

From a $500 investment and 100 rejected doors to building Williamson County's largest exterior cleaning company, Grant Burnside's story with Superior Exteriors proves that resilience, integrity, and giving back create extraordinary success. In this powerful episode of our Nashville podcast, Grant shares his journey from homeless at 18—receiving life-changing help from GraceWorks Ministries—to becoming the entrepreneur who now donates a portion of every sale to that same local nonprofit. His t...
Jan 22
1 hr 11 min

What if a simple backpack drive could transform into a movement serving over 10,000 families? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jantrice Johnson, founder of We Give, a Nashville podcast story about turning compassion into action across Middle Tennessee. Jantrice, a former teacher and Murfreesboro realtor, shares how she witnessed the gap between student needs and available resources in East Nashville classrooms. That experience sparked a vision that has grown into comprehensive suppo...
Jan 15
59 min

When Jimmy Boehm survived a suicide attempt that left him completely blind in 2010, he made a choice that would eventually save thousands of lives across 48 countries. In this Nashville podcast episode, we explore how Jimmy transformed his darkest moment into You Cane Give, a local nonprofit that has distributed over 3,100 mobility canes to blind individuals in resource-limited countries. Jimmy shares his raw journey from successful automotive entrepreneur to rock bottom, and how discovering ...
Dec 31, 2025
1 hr 18 min

The 21st District Recovery Court is proving that second chances work. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Judge Deanna Bell Johnson and Executive Director Connie Martin about a Franklin-based program that's transforming lives through comprehensive addiction treatment. With a near-100% graduation rate and costs that are one-third of traditional incarceration ($15,000 vs. $45,000 annually), this two-year recovery program serves individuals in Williamson County's criminal justice system. ...
Dec 18, 2025
1 hr 4 min

What does it take to transform one of life's most stressful experiences into a compassionate journey? Justin Hammond, owner of Let's Get Moving, joins us to share how his Nashville podcast appearance reveals the heart behind senior move management services that go far beyond traditional moving. With master's-level social work training and two decades serving seniors, Justin explains why his company isn't actually a moving company—and why that distinction matters deeply. From creating detailed...
Dec 11, 2025
53 min

What happens when a Nashville country artist with 18 Grammy nominations decides to use his platform to serve homeless shelters? In this inspiring episode, meet Steven and Kellee Cade, founders of Giving Guitars—a local nonprofit that's donated over 250 guitars to shelters across 24 states and three countries. Steven and Kellee share the powerful origin story of how a backyard performance and a God-given vision sparked a movement that's transforming lives through music. Their son Levi describe...
Dec 5, 2025
1 hr 1 min

What if the strength you're searching for is already within you? Join this Nashville podcast episode as we welcome Clyde Nolet, creator of Speaks of Strength, who reveals how bending steel can teach you to bend your limitations. This isn't your typical motivational conversation—it's a masterclass in emotional resilience that combines old-world strongman entertainment with cutting-edge human needs psychology. Clyde shares his powerful journey from losing his father at age eight to becoming a c...
Nov 25, 2025
1 hr 18 min

What if giving a child the right book could change the trajectory of their entire life? Robin Griffin, founder of A to Z Learning Club, is proving this every day in Nashville. Her nonprofit tackles North Nashville's staggering incarceration rates by addressing the root cause—83% of low-income children are reading below proficiency. Through culturally diverse book distributions, student publishing opportunities, and innovative programs like putting books in barbershops, A to Z Learning Club bu...
Oct 3, 2025
1 hr 9 min

What began with McDonald's apple pies shared on Nashville streets in 2007 has evolved into a life-transforming ministry. In this Nashville podcast episode, we sit down with Nathan Scarlett, outreach specialist with People Loving Nashville, who shares his remarkable journey from meteorology student to homeless advocate. Nathan reveals how this faith-based local nonprofit is revolutionizing homeless services through their four-pillar approach: relief, community, connection, and restoration. Nat...
Sep 19, 2025
1 hr 2 min
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