Unleash Generosity Podcast

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Join us for interviews with clergy members, community organizers, non-profit leaders and volunteers, donors, philanthropists, and fundraisers to learn more about them, the organizations and causes they work for and why they do the important work they do to help others.

Aaron Scott

  • Dec 10, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 12 EPISODES


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Episode 12: 100+Tri-Cities Women Who Care-Guests, Claire Marr, Nancy Knight, and KC St. Louis

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020


As we enter the holiday season, we kick off a series of episodes focused on creatively mobilizing philanthropy. Three women, Claire Marr, Nancy Knight, and KC St. Louis share about why they’ve found participating in 100+ Tri-Cities Women Who Care to be meaningful. Subscribe to the podcast and learn more about Unleash Generosity at www.unleashgenerosity.org or find … Continue reading "Episode 12: 100+Tri-Cities Women Who Care-Guests, Claire Marr, Nancy Knight, and KC St. Louis"

Episode 11: tnAchieves-Guest, Ben Sterling

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020


Over the last decade the State of Tennessee has addressed a national challenge, staggering debt loads and equity gaps in accessing and succeeding in post high school education. A beneficiary of the program and current staff member, Ben Sterling, tnAchieves Senior Director of Content, shares how a program started in Knoxville grew into a state-wide … Continue reading "Episode 11: tnAchieves-Guest, Ben Sterling"

Episode 10: Poor People’s Campaign-Guest, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020


With election day upon us, Christian author, speaker, and peace and social-justice advocate Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove joins me to discuss faith and political engagement. In this episode, the second of a two part conversation, Jonathan shares about two New Monastic Intentional Christian Communities: the Rutba House, where he lives in Durham, NC, and the Simple Way … Continue reading "Episode 10: Poor People’s Campaign-Guest, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove"

Episode 9: School for Conversion-Guest, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020


As we close in on election day 2020, Christian author, speaker, and peace and social-justice advocate Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove is my guest for an important conversation about the intersection of faith and political engagement. In this episode, part 1 of a 2 part discussion, Jonathan reflects on his roots in rural North Carolina, his Baptist upbringing … Continue reading "Episode 9: School for Conversion-Guest, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove"

Episode 8: Appalachian RC&D Council, Guest-Roy Settle

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020


Former Executive Director and current board member of Appalachian RC&D Council, Roy Settle, talks about his time with the organization as well as working with farmers as a USDA employee. We discuss connections between faith and spirituality and food production, stewardship, and sustainability. Subscribe to the podcast and learn more about Unleash Generosity at www.unleashgenerosity.org or find … Continue reading "Episode 8: Appalachian RC&D Council, Guest-Roy Settle"

Episode 7: Appalachian Sustainable Development, Guest-Kathlyn Terry-Baker

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020


How has Covid-19 impacted farmers and rural economic development in central Appalachia? Kathlyn Terry-Baker, Executive Director of Appalachian Sustainable Development, shares about the work of the southwest Virginia based non-profit and the perspectives of the growers and partners they work with. Subscribe to the podcast and learn more about Unleash Generosity at www.unleashgenerosity.org or find us on Facebook, Instagram, … Continue reading "Episode 7: Appalachian Sustainable Development, Guest-Kathlyn Terry-Baker"

Episode 6: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, Guest-Rhonda Chafin

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020


One of the biggest challenges facing marginalized people due to the Covid-19 pandemic is food insecurity due to loss of employment and increased social isolation. Longtime Executive Director of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, Rhonda Chafin, shared how her organization operates and is responding to the spike in requests for assistance. Subscribe to … Continue reading "Episode 6: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, Guest-Rhonda Chafin"

Episode 5: New Generation Freedom Fighters, Guest-Taquan Hankins

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020


In response to the murder of George Floyd, a group of young activists in Johnson City, TN have formed the New Generation Freedom Fighters. I speak with a co-founder and board member, Taquan Hankins, about the goals of the organization. We also discuss his personal life, background, education, and hopes for the future. Subscribe to … Continue reading "Episode 5: New Generation Freedom Fighters, Guest-Taquan Hankins"

Episode 4: North Park University & Lawndale Christian Community Church, Guest-Terence Gadsden

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020


An expansive dialogue with Chicago based pastor Terence Gadsden, also known as hip-hop DJ Rock On. We discuss racism and racial justice in the Church, urban Christian community development, youth and college ministry and other topics. Subscribe to the podcast and learn more about Unleash Generosity at www.unleashgenerosity.org or find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Show Notes Terence on … Continue reading "Episode 4: North Park University & Lawndale Christian Community Church, Guest-Terence Gadsden"

Episode 3: United Way of Washington County, Guest-Leslie Salling

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020


Episode 3 features Leslie Salling, the Director of Resource Development for the United Way of Washington County, TN. We discuss systemic poverty through the lens of the ALICE report that shows how many residents are at risk of falling into poverty as well as other challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Subscribe to the podcast … Continue reading "Episode 3: United Way of Washington County, Guest-Leslie Salling"

Episode 2: International Storytelling Center, Guest-Kiran Singh Sirah

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020


Episode 2 features an interview with Kiran Singh Sirah, President of the International Storytelling Center located in Jonesborough, TN. Kiran discusses a number of topics including his own spirituality, the importance of investing in the arts and the humanities and the work of the Storytelling Center. Visit www.storytellingcenter.net to learn more about their work. To … Continue reading "Episode 2: International Storytelling Center, Guest-Kiran Singh Sirah"

Episode 1: Region AHEAD, Guest-Andy Dietrich

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020


Episode 1 includes an introduction to the podcast and an interview with local community leader and businessman Andy Dietrich.  Andy helped launch the Region AHEAD COVID-19 emergency response fund to support small businesses across the Appalachian Highlands region of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. To learn more visit www.regionahead.com. To subscribe to the podcast and … Continue reading "Episode 1: Region AHEAD, Guest-Andy Dietrich"

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