Podcasts about nashville rescue mission

#216: Micah Lacher is the President and Founder of Anchor Investments, a Nashville-based real estate investment firm with a mission to become the most generous real estate company in America. Anchor specializes in the acquisition, development, and management of commercial properties across the Southeast and Midwest. In addition to his real estate ventures, he leads Mission Hotels, a unique hospitality initiative that repurposes historic church buildings into boutique hotels. These hotels operate with a distinctive model: over 50% of their profits are donated to local nonprofits supporting underserved communities, including organizations like Nashville Rescue Mission and Room in the Inn. Prior to forming Anchor Investments, he was a local partner in a regional development and brokerage firm as a developer of new retail facilities and residential communities. Along with a local partner, Micah founded and ran the Nashville office.Prior to that partnership, he had several successful years in brokerage in the Nashville office of Colliers Turley Martin Tucker, which is now called Cushman & Wakefield. Over the course of the last 14 years, Micah has been involved as the managing partner in the acquisition and development of close to 2 million square feet of commercial real estate.Beyond his professional endeavors, he is deeply committed to community service. He has held board and volunteer positions with several Nashville organizations, such as the Nashville House Foundation for Young Life, The Halftime Institute, and Redbird Ministries. Micah is also a co-founder of Team Chad, a nonprofit that has raised over $1.6 million for leukemia-related charities since its inception in 2007. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Tennessee, graduating Summa Cum Laude.For more on Micah you can find him on Linkedin as well as achorinv.com and missionhotels.com Enjoy the show! 

Welcome to Creative Habits Podcast! In this episode, we have the incredible Ashshahid Muhammad sharing his remarkable journey from homelessness and addiction to becoming a beacon of hope and creativity in his community. In 2013, Ashshahid found himself in Nashville, Tennessee, homeless and battling drug addiction. But through the support of organizations like Nashville Rescue Mission and Room in the Inn, as well as the guidance of individuals like Charles Strobel, he found a path to recovery and transformation. After completing a drug program, Ashshahid secured housing, pursued education, and emerged as a positive force in society. His story even caught the attention of The Tennessean, shedding light on his inspiring journey. Now based in Staten Island, Ashshahid is not only an accomplished artist but also a dedicated mentor to youth. Through his art, he tackles important issues such as drugs, gangs, guns, bullying, and incarceration, using his own experiences as a powerful narrative. Despite facing adversity, including being shot and losing vision and mobility in one eye and arm, Ashshahid found solace and purpose in art. He went back to school, earned his G.E.D., and pursued higher education in art, eventually publishing several comic books detailing his life story. In 2024, Ashshahid debuted his latest art show, "One Eye Television," a poignant exploration of his journey and the resilience of the human spirit. You can learn more about it here. Join us as we dive into Ashshahid's story of redemption, creativity, and the transformative power of art. Tune in now! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creative-habits/message

Host Glenn Cranfield has a conversation with April Calvin, Executive Director, Office of Homeless Services in Nashville. Glenn and April discuss what the Office of Homeless Services does, the goals of the OHS, and how they work with Nashville Rescue Mission on the issue of homelessness in Nashville.     To learn more about the services offered at Nashville Rescue Mission, visit: https://nashvillerescuemission.org/services/     Support Nashville Rescue Mission: Donate: nashvillerescuemission.org  Facebook: facebook.com/nashvillerescuemission  IG: @nashvillerescue   Follow Glenn Cranfield: Website: glenncranfield.com  Facebook: facebook.com/revglenncranfield  Twitter: @glenncranfield IG: @revglenn 

Paul Dougall is a father, widower, and long-time member of the Knights of Columbus. Through it and his work for Nissan North America, he shares experiences volunteering for Second Harvest Food Bank and his local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. He also individually volunteers for Nashville Rescue Mission, Hands on Nashville, and Alzheimer's Association. His stories illustrate how one person can impact his community in times of need – as an individual, alongside others, and with his family despite living in different areas of the country. This podcast is brought to you by Doing Good, a 501c3 nonprofit. www.doinggood.tv  Read Paul's blog post at www.doinggood.tv/blog.

This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table, and where we can affirm, equip, and amplify women's voices globally. Listen in for this inspiring discussion on what an Audacious Advent looks like as we chat with Joy Flores and Lorraine Lam, Co-Leads of Women Speakers Collective's I.D.E.A. Initiative. Start here to catch up on our Audacious Advent blog posts as we dare to embrace a new and audacious Advent journey. What if we chose to set aside the conventional traditions of a “cozy Christmas,”and instead, moved outside our comfort zones to make space at the table for everyone? To go beyond the margins?Taking a holistic, nontoxic approach to addressing systems of oppression, Joy Flores has a deep passion to see all forms of modern-day slavery reversed. With over 22 years of ministry experience, Joy currently serves as Vice President of Ministries at Nashville Rescue Mission. Her years in the field have cultivated her desire to see every man, woman, and child treated with genuine respect and dignity, and have compelled her to tangibly reflect the love of Jesus Christ to a world filled with so much brokenness and pain. She has been married to Augie, the most hardworking and dedicated man on planet earth, for the past 17 years, and together they have 4 energetic kids. Joy loves Steelers football, strong coffee, storytelling, laughing, deep friendships, and all things competitive.Connect with Joy FloresInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/joyflores_/Nashville Rescue Mission“An Audacious Advent” blogs by Joy Flores:Going to the Margins: From Sideline Sympathy to Sweat EquityReimagining Hope: Longing for Liberation, Groaning for GloryWSC Woman to Watch:Lorraine Lam spends her days as a fierce advocate for those on the margins.  She is a believer in cultivating hope-filled communities, seeking opportunities to speak and write to amplify voices that are silenced while learning to be a more effective co-conspirator. She does regular consultations with local churches and non-profits, delivering workshops on crisis intervention, housing and homelessness, faith and justice, and worship.Connect with LorraineInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/lorrainelamchops“An Audacious Advent” blog by Lorraine Lam: Radical Love and InclusionThank you for listening to the Together We Rise Podcast. This platform is an extension of the Women Speakers Collective, an organization dedicated to the affirming, equipping, and amplifying of women's voices globally.If you would like more information on how you can partner with us, please click here. Keep tuning in and don't forget to subscribe, share, and review.

Host Glenn Cranfield has a conversation with Krystle Knight to discuss her truly inspiring story. Krystle's story is one of redemption and restoration, all which started at Nashville Rescue Mission. To learn more about Nashville Rescue Mission's Life Recovery Program, visit: https://nashvillerescuemission.org/services/life-recovery-program/   Support Nashville Rescue Mission:Donate: nashvillerescuemission.org Facebook: facebook.com/nashvillerescuemission IG: @nashvillerescue Follow Glenn Cranfield:Website: glenncranfield.com Facebook: facebook.com/revglenncranfield Twitter: @glenncranfield IG: @revglenn

Host Glenn Cranfield has a conversation with Cheryl Chunn from Nashville Rescue Mission to discuss the new Women & Children's Campus and what's gone into the prepping, planning and partnerships of making it happen. Glenn and Cheryl share the planning process that started in 2018, the improved footprint of the new campus, and the key partnerships that made the new campus vision a reality. To learn more about the new Women & Children's Campus, visit: https://nashvillerescuemission.org/building-hope/   Support Nashville Rescue Mission: Donate: nashvillerescuemission.org Facebook: facebook.com/nashvillerescuemission IG: @nashvillerescue   Follow Glenn Cranfield: Website: http://glenncranfield.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revglenncranfield Twitter: @glenncranfield IG: @revglenn    

Host Glenn Cranfield has a conversation with Denise Aikoriegie, Holly Cowherd, and Jean Lazenby from Nashville Rescue Mission to discuss the new face of homelessness in Nashville—women and children. Denise, Holly, and Jean share the complex factors which lead women to come to the doors of Nashville Rescue Mission, the resources and services the Mission offers to help women and children secure independent and sustainable housing, and more information on the new NashvilleRescue Mission campus opening this fall just for women and children. To learn more aboutwhat services are provided for women and children in need at Nashville Rescue Mission, visit: https://nashvillerescuemission.org Support Nashville Rescue: Donate: http://nashvillerescuemission.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nashvillerescuemission IG: @nashvillerescue Follow Glenn Cranfield: Website: http://glenncranfield.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revglenncranfield Twitter: @glenncranfield IG: @revglenn

Host Glenn Cranfield has a conversation with Kim Bretz to discuss how isolation, struggles with infertility, and alcohol abuse led her down a road of hopelessness. Now, 19 years sober and the Director of the Women's Life Recovery Program at Nashville Rescue Mission, Kim shares her story and how God has used the Mission to help answer her prayers. To learn more about Nashville Rescue Mission's Life Recovery Program, visit :https://nashvillerescuemission.org/services/life-recovery-program/ Support Nashville Rescue Mission: Donate: nashvillerescuemission.org Facebook: facebook.com/nashvillerescuemission IG: @nashvillerescue Follow Glenn Cranfield: Website: glenncranfield.com Facebook: facebook.com/revglenncranfield Twitter: @glenncranfield IG: @revglenn  

Host Glenn Cranfield has a conversation with Jessica and Gabe Roberson to discuss their truly inspiring story. The Roberson's story is one of love, hope, and restoration—all which started at Nashville Rescue Mission. To learn more about Nashville Rescue Mission's Life Recovery Program, visit:https://nashvillerescuemission.org/services/life-recovery-program Support Nashville Rescue Mission: Donate:nashvillerescuemission.org Facebook:facebook.com/nashvillerescuemission IG: @nashvillerescue   Follow Glenn Cranfield: Website: glenncranfield.com Facebook:facebook.com/revglenncranfield Twitter: @glenncranfield IG: @revglenn

Host Glenn Cranfield has a conversation with Melinda Davenport, MA, LPC, LPE, and Jon McKinnon, MA, from Nashville Rescue Mission to discuss the psychology and science around addiction and how Nashville Rescue Mission's Life Recovery Program helps someone struggling with addiction with a whole person approach. Melinda and Jon share the contributing factors of addiction and homelessness, therapies used in addiction recovery, the hopes of healing from addiction, and more information on all Nashville Rescue Mission does to help men and women make realistic, achievable changes to rebuild their lives. To learn more about Nashville Rescue Mission's Life Recovery Program, visit:https://nashvillerescuemission.org/services/life-recovery-program/ Support Nashville Rescue: Mission:Donate:nashvillerescuemission.orgFacebook:facebook.com/ nashvillerescuemissionIG: @nashvillerescue Follow Glenn Cranfield: Website:glenncranfield.com Facebook:facebook.com/revglenncranfield Twitter: @glenncranfieldIG: @revglenn

Welcome to a brand-new episode of the PeayCast! The PeayCast is back and Austin Peay volleyball's Elizabeth Wheat joins the podcast to talk about the project she is doing with the Nashville Rescue Mission. Elizabeth also talks about her experiences as an APSU 1000 Peer Leader, her family, and, of course, volleyball. Then Casey and Alex recap everything that has happened for the Austin Peay men's and women's basketball teams, as well as the tennis teams and indoor track & field squad. After looking ahead to a week where men's golf and softball kick off their spring seasons, Casey and Alex break down Lebron James becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer and the big game between the Eagles and Chiefs on Sunday. Thanks for tuning in and as always #LetsGoPeay! Audio Intro: Beastie Boys, "Fight For Your Right" Wheat Intro/Outro: Ed Sheeran, "Castle on the Hill" Audio Outro: Miley Cyrus, "Flowers"

Charli Vos is experiencing homelessness and receiving help in city shelters. Charli was raised in a violent and segregated town in Texas and experienced human trafficking as a child. She was abused from the time she was very young until she left her biological family when she was about thirty years old. Charli unknowingly had PTSD and utilized drugs and alcohol for many years to mentally escape her circumstances. Charli hit rock bottom and started rehabilitation. She has been sober since 2013. Charli attributes her miraculous healing to God and relies on her Catholic faith to navigate each day and share the love of God with others. She is grateful to have adopted the Holy Family as her own.

Good Morning Nashville! ☀️ A new episode we got for you guys today as we continue to go through our “Music & Entertainment” Season on BMVT! Thank you guys as always for supporting us like you do, we appreciate it. Let's get into today's episode . The Body Mass Index of Music & Entertainment In A Black Man with our guy Jeremias Elston , affectionately known by his fans as “Abu Da Don” , has joined us today on Black Men Vent Too . Mr. Elston has done a plethora of different things throughout his lifetime . - Born August 27th 1996 in the heart of the city - Has participated in the following sports: football, basketball, baseball, golf, swimming, soccer, skateboarding, and karate - Has played various instruments: alto sax, bass guitar, xylophone, violin, and drums - Led Hendersonville High School to a State Championship Appearance; selected to the All American Offense/Defense Game in Orlando, FL  - Took his talents to Tennessee State University to play QB (2015); deans list  - Actively involved at TSU: former Rescue Coordinator for Architectural Engineer Institute, member of American Society of Civil Engineers, volunteered at Nashville Rescue Mission, Samaritan Ministries, participated in multiple Residential Development projects with AEI - Member of Alpha Theta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; later elected Exchequer, appointed as Junior Vice Polemarch, became Polemarch of Chapter and Strategus of South Central Province (2018), became a LIFE MEMBER of Kappa (2020) - Elected President of Architectural Engineer Institute as well as Recruiting Coordinator for American Society of Civil Engineers - Selected to take part in a study abroad trip in Turkey; honored as Top Computer Science Student - COVID hindered the trip; but birthed what is known as "Top Flight The Brand"; a multifaceted business from clothing, entertainment, to music - Currently a radio personality on Streetz 99.3 Radio in Nashville, Tennessee - (2020) Became an artist; collabed with Daniel Cartwright, Warren Sawyers, Elijah Caldwell, Richard Hill, and more - First album "Quarantine Dream"; NEW joint album with Top Flight The Brand called "Flight SZN" , July 15th 2022.  Nashville … Have You Heard A Black Man Vent Today ? CHECK OUT ABU DA DON'S NEW ALBUM FLIGHT SZN TODAY ON ALL PLATFORMS ‼️ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blackmenvent2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blackmenvent2/support

In this episode of Real Hope, host Glenn Cranfield has a conversation with Kim James, Executive Director at Young Leaders Council (YLC) in Nashville, TN, to discuss how her team trains the next generation of nonprofit board members. YLC trains over 165 professionals every year and they are dedicated to both genuine and intentional future leaders. To learn more about Kim's work at Young Leaders Council, or to apply to the program, visit: https://www.youngleaderscouncil.org To learn more about Glenn's work as President/CEO of Nashville Rescue Mission, visit: https://nashvillerescuemission.org Support Nashville Rescue Mission:Donate: nashvillerescuemission.orgTwitter: @nashvillerescueIG: @nashvillerescueFacebook: facebook.com/nashvillerescuemission Follow Glenn Cranfield:Website: glenncranfield.comFacebook: facebook.com/revglenncranfieldTwitter: @glenncranfieldIG: @revglenn

Billy Eldridge, VP of Operations at the Nashville Rescue Mission, shares how he lost everything and how his life was restored by God. A powerful tale of how a broken man "holding the devil" in his hand now points others to God.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Barbara Lancaster Synopsis: The associate professor of nursing describes the nursing students who volunteer to help in the kitchen at the Nashville Rescue Mission.

On this special episode celebrating the One Year Birthday of the Real Hope Podcast, Nashville Rescue Mission CEO and Real Hope host, Glenn Cranfield, talks with 3 members of the NRM team about what led them to the Mission, what capacity they serve in, and why they do what they do.    Support Nashville Rescue Mission: Donate: nashvillerescuemission.org Twitter: @nashvillerescue IG: @nashvillerescue Facebook: facebook.com/nashvillerescuemission   Follow Glenn Cranfield: Website: glenncranfield.com Facebook: facebook.com/revglenncranfield Twitter: @glenncranfieldIG: @revglenn

Construction permits did not slow down during the pandemic, and they even set record numbers. The historic Woolworth building in downtown Nashville is getting a new tenant. Plus, we'll give you our list of the best ticketed events and spaces to watch the largest fireworks show in Nashville's history.Become a subscriber! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/nashvilledailyTake a Tour With Us! Use code NASH for 20% off - https://xplrtours.com/TEXT US: 615-392-1358Today's Sponsor: Screened ThreadsUse the Code "NashvilleDaily" for 10% off online and in-storehttps://screenedthreads.com/Nash NewsNashville COVID-19 Responsehttps://www.asafenashville.org/Nashville Rescue Mission needs bottled waterhttps://www.newschannel5.com/news/nashville-rescue-mission-needs-bottled-waterNashville's construction permit value to exceed $5.3 billion by July, Metro sayshttps://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2021/06/21/building-permits-exceed-5-billion.htmlWoolworth building getting a new tenant theatrehttps://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2021/06/17/woolworth-building-getting-new-tenant-theatre.html?ana=TRUEANTHEMFB_NA&csrc=6398&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3PAhxrXBPaAfAQGim3MmPXIrMv2jGj95VaRv9KIdkRNW5pE4FcEqOEdeQBest Paid Attractions To View the Fireworks In NashvilleNashville 4th of July Guidehttp://nashvilleguru.com/35221/july-4th-nashvilleGeneral Jackson https://generaljackson.com/event/music-city-nights-fireworks-cruise-7pm-departure/Adventure Science Center - Nashville, TN Museumhttps://www.adventuresci.org/default.aspx?p=148771&evtid=2100207:7/4/2021Top Golf https://topgolf.com/us/nashville/Local Artist Feature - Danielle Cormier Missing Pieces https://open.spotify.com/artist/4t4Yu5BfOyD8PEhMv4VB7whttps://www.daniellecormiermusic.com/https://nashvilledailypodcast.com/episodes/552Nashville Daily Artist of the Day Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/51eNcUWPg7qtj8KECrbuwx?si=nEfxeOgmTv6rFUyhVUJY9AFollow us @ XPLR NASHWebsite -  https://nashvilledailypodcast.com/YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/xplrnashInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/xplr.nash/Twiter - https://twitter.com/xplr_nashNASHVILLE & XPLR MERCH - http://bit.ly/nashville_merchMedia and other inquiries please email hello@xplr.lifeArtists can submit songs to be featured here https://forms.gle/mtkxUCFds7g9e2466

Glenn Cranfield is President and CEO at Nashville Rescue Mission, and Host of the Real Hope podcast. In this conversation, Glenn talks with me about four key values that guide his work and ministry at Nashville Rescue Mission, including: Extravagant Faith – Sometimes we’re forced into situations where all we have is faith. Impossible situations where people think there’s no hope. Radical Hospitality – Understanding that the person who is with you in the moment is the most important person in the world, and treating them that way. Focusing on showing others love, dignity, and value. Excellence – We can’t ever be perfect, and we know that. But we can strive to be perfect, and in that, practice excellence in all we do. Culture of Honor – Imagine how amazing the world would be if we each individually would strive to put others above ourselves, and to show dignity, value, and worth to others. We also talked about conflict inside organizations. Unlike some leaders in our sector, Glenn’s perspective is that conflict is both good and necessary. In fact, he makes a key point by sharing that the popular scripture verse (Prov 27:17), “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens the wits of another” requires conflict — because it’s only in coming into contact that two pieces of iron can sharpen each other. In the same way, it’s only in conflict that two people can sharpen one another. That’s not to say that every time we experience conflict we’ll come out agreeing. But healthy conflict means we’ll engage directly with one ano

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On the twenty first episode of All Heart with Paul Cardall, Paul is joined by rising country star Ben Fuller who was raised working on his family dairy farm, where he learned about hard work and a passion he saw first-hand from his father. He started singing at a young age to pass the time and somewhere between the farm and college, he picked up a guitar and never looked back. ​In 2015, he was involved in a beautiful yet devastating drug-fueled relationship which led him to understand the other side of the disease. He abruptly lost his best friend to a drug overdose and his entire outlook on life shifted in 2017. Motivated to change, Ben moved to Nashville to pursue his career as a singer/songwriter in late 2018. Falling face first into his music and a new-found relationship with Jesus he was led to begin writing with a burning desire to help individuals who struggle with addiction. Ben is currently writing songs with Dove Award winning songwriters Mia Fields (Reckless Love), Tony Wood, and Colby Wedgeworth.  Today, Ben's heart continues to fill with stories of loss, hope and love as he travels across our country to sing his story as well as the stories of those who can no longer.  Ben can be found singing at Nashville Rescue Mission, Men of Valor, The Beat of Life, Recovery Centers of America, Seacrest Studio’s Vanderbilt Children’s and churches and festivals across the country.All Heart with Paul Cardall is proudly a part of the American Songwriter Podcast Network. For more information on Paul Cardall, please visit https://paulcardall.com/ or find him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.Website - www.paulcardall.com/podcastFacebook - @paulcardallmusicIG - @paulcardallIG - @allheartwithpaulcardallTwitter - @paulcardallYoutube - @cardall

The Nashville Rescue Mission and other local non-profits are seeing a surge in people experiencing homelessness, especially women and children. In this Focus interview, Nashville Rescue Mission CEO Glenn Cranfield tells us what the Mission and other local non-profits are doing about the problem. Find out how YOU can give time, money, or supplies to the Nashville Rescue Mission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nashville Rescue Mission CEO and Real Hope host, Glenn Cranfield, talks with Sean Henry, President & CEO of the National Hockey League’s Nashville Predators, about being a successful leader of his team both on and off the ice, and championing the work of the Nashville Rescue Mission.    Learn more about Sean Henry & the Nashville Predators: Website: https://www.nhl.com/predators    Follow Glenn Cranfield: Website: glenncranfield.com Facebook: facebook.com/revglenncranfield Twitter: @glenncranfieldIG: @revglenn   Support Nashville Rescue Mission: Donate: nashvillerescuemission.org Twitter: @nashvillerescue IG: @nashvillerescue Facebook: facebook.com/nashvillerescuemission

Life is full of transitions with many choices to be made in those unknown moments. Check out what Charles and our Guest Brhitney, from Los Angeles California has to share on this topic. You can connect with Brhitney on Instagram @newbrhitwhodis Also check out the Nashville Rescue Mission https://nashvillerescuemission.org/ Pre-Order Charles book “Tai Chi Secrets with Master Woody” @ https://www.paths2transformation.com Thank You for listening

Tracy Lawrence joins Bill Cody, Charlie Mattos and Jo Smith on February 18, 2020 recorded at the WSM Studios! Tracy stopped by to talk about his annual Mission:Possible Turkey Fry & Concert charity event benefiting the Nashville Rescue Mission! 

Anna Marie interviews Glenn Cranfield, President and CEO of Nashville Rescue Mission.

Surprise friends! You’re getting an extra episode of the Simply Stories Podcast this week!  There was so much happening in my conversation with Dorena, we had to split it into two. So whether you’re traveling for the holidays, still working, or preparing a meal, let’s pick up with Dorena and I talking about how history’s narrative is being broadened by hearing it being told from new perspectives, especially from the perspective of people of color.  This quote from our conversation is going to stay with me for a LONG time: “If parents [during Jim Crow], would have the audacity to bring their children to see a fellow image bearer treated like this, why can we not read our children these stories? Why can we not subject ourselves to the discomfort of unpacking history so that we can do better because we can’t do better if we don’t learn from the past, and we can’t learn from the past if we don’t acknowledge all of it.” There is so much grace as we learn, friends. I’m so grateful that Dorena presented a seat at this table  to me, and I hope you felt welcomed there too. Its true that we cannot fix or change history, but we most certainly can be attentive to how others experience it, what we uproot and sow into the present and how that affects future generations.  They who have ears to hear, let them hear.  Resources: Dorena’s books: Colorfull, Thoughtfull, Gracefull “Harriet” movie (find showings here!) The Central Park Five aka Central Park Jogger Case  // documentary “When They See Us” /// commentary on film vs. reality New Yorker article (not Washington Post) “Who Speaks for Crazy Horse?” Charles and Susan Robinson : The Red Road Pocohontas (The person, not the movie. This article from the Smithsonian is FASCINATING about how the story we’ve also known may not actually be what happened. Additionally, I'd love to know what Native Americans think of the animated film... If anyone wants to enlighten me, I’d love to listen!) -Squanto -Sacagawea -Civil Rights Room at the Nashville Public Library downtown -Brown v. The Board of Education of Topeka Knoxville, TN’s super delayed desegregation of schools (Brown v. Board was in 1954, the ruling that officially STARTED desegregation in Knoxville was called Goss v. Board of Education, Knoxville took place in 1963. The story I told about my Mom seeing dummies in blackface hanging in the trees at her high school took place in 1965. This article details how the city was not fully “under compliance of the ruling” and “officially” desegregated until the early 1970’s. The article is an eye-opening read.  -Our side bar about teaching children about their bodies, I can’t suggest this book enough: God Made All of Me: A Book that helps children protect their bodies -Dorena’s tweet about the little boy bullied for his skin being the color of “poop”  -Internment camps for Japanese Americans -Tamera Alexander: Belmont Series, Belle Meade, Carnton -- fictional stories based on real people and real events during and after the war in Nashville, TN. (The two books I mention about Belle Meade are 1) this one with the attack on BMP and the Irish American immigrant 2) this one tells the story of a gal who attends Fisk University and joins the Jubilee Singers on their tour that saved the school --which is a true story--  that is FASCINATING.)  -Freedmen Schools -Haven: The Dramatic Story of 1,000 WWII Refugees and How They Came to America by Ruth Gruber  -Fort Ontario in Oswego, NY, the haven/camp for the refugees. I misquoted the number of refugees who  came on the ship 984 made it. This article I just read called their process of being in America “their being given sanctuary on an old army base in Oswego, New York.” Which. Yes. But there were people who had relatives in America that wanted to take them home and they were. not. allowed. to. leave. Whether we like it or not, they were interred until the government could figure out what to do after being literal prisoners and victims of the Nazi party. I’m not saying it wasn’t complicated, but let’s not mince words.  ::Off soap box:: This article is beautiful because it equally (towards the bottom) shares the accounts of people who were there who share how hard and painful it was, but also how many people of Oswego tried to care for them regardless of the literal fence in between them. Read the book, y’all. There’s a lot of freedom and joy in the story, but there’s a hot mess of not caring for people as hurting humans in there too. We can hold them both in the same hand, just like the rest of this conversation about history and how we approach the narrative.  -Crazy Rich Asians: movie // book (which I JUST learned is a trilogy! Here’s a link to all three.) -Washington Post Article I read about using the song “Yellow” by Coldplay -“Black Panther” // the movie, and an article highlighting its power -Ann Voskamp and Lisa Sharon Harper -Enneagram 2 -The Great Migration  -Reconstruction (The Act of 1867; some perspective from Time Magazine about what went wrong- I’m a history buff, I could do this all day long ;)) Thank you, B&H, for publishing these incredible books and for allowing me to read little bits from them on the podcast! Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 John 10:10  John 8:42-47 Matthew 6:6 Proverbs 16:20 2 Corinthians 2:15 Matthew 9:36 Mark 4:1-19 From Dorena: At Strong Tower, we do a little bit of everything in & through church; we teach a GDK (God's Diverse Kingdom) class in the spring that focuses on race and justice. Chris preaches series at times and we've done book studies as well. Truly it's a part of our DNA! Here is information on getting connected with them if you find yourself in Middle TN! On locally ministering/helping/giving to the homeless in Middle TN: -Project615 is a local apparel company that is passionate about giving back to the community. When you purchase one of their “Consider Others First” shirts, it gives FIVE meals to a homeless person in Nashville via, The Bridge. They also have a clothing drive for the homeless where you can bring items to their local store and receive a discount on other Project615 apparel. You can find that info here. -The Bridge in Nashville that ministers to the homeless on Tuesday nights. -The corner standing friends usually sell for The Contributor whose mission is: “The Contributor creates economic opportunity with dignity by investing in the lives of people experiencing homelessness and poverty” -Nashville Rescue Mission does good work to help those in housing transition. -Last Call 4 Grace in Murfreesboro (they also partner with Rescue 1 Global who are part of the fight against sex trafficing. Whole. Other. Podcast.) -Green House Ministries in Murfreesboro -Amelia’s Closet in Murfreesboro is a company whose mission is: “Providing professional apparel & hope to deserving women as they open the employment door.” They work to equip women and fight against poverty, homelessness, trafficking and more. “We want to help women feel valued, confident, and hopeful as they soar to new heights.” (AMEN!) -Murfreesboro Rescue Mission ***I do not benefit from any of the organizations that mentioned above. I am just trying to spread the word about them, especially the local ones. The amazon book links are the only part of these very detailed lists of resources that I receive any incentive from as an amazon affiliate. However, I’d send and recommend these books to you no. matter. what. However, I am humbled and grateful for your support of the podcast and my family through their purchase.  Dorena mentions (and part 1 and 2 of our conversation!) some people she follows that have given her great perspective, here is her list she shared with me in addition to people we brought up: Michelle Reyes @drmichellereyes Jemar Tisby @JemarTisby  Ray Chang @tweetraychang Christina Edmondson @DrCEdmondson  LaTasha Morrison @LaTashaMorrison Sarah Shin @SarahShinAuthor. Dorena also mentioned going to the library and finding resources, and my son and I stumbled upon this heart breaking book called Stolen Words about how Native Americans have lost their language during the white-washing of their identities in order to assimilate into white society. Reading the book brought such a wave of compassion over my heart. It does not matter if you agree or understand it all, their stories matter and are worth telling and hearing.  Connecting with Dorena: Facebook Instagram Twitter Website  Intro and outro music by audionautix.com

Today my conversation is with children’s book author, activist, and just generally amazing woman of God, Dorena Williamson. Dorena’s books, Colorfull, Thoughtfull, and Gracefull, take big things like skin color, living with special needs, and homelessness and breaks them down into verbiage that communicates to the heart of children the gift of God’s unique design of His Kingdom, practicing compassion, and sharing blessings with others. What’s even more beautiful about them though, is that they speak to the hearts of adults. These books have become staples in our home in helping equip our children, and ourselves, with more kind and compassionate words about our friends and neighbors who do not look or live like us.  Dorena’s voice has played a significant role in a journey God has brought me on to see our world with fresh eyes, and let me just say that on the other side of this conversation with her, I am not the same, and I am grateful. Dorena created such a grace filled space for me to ask questions, learn and stretch what I’ve always known. There are so many incredible take-aways about how God calls us to deny ourselves, embrace discomfort,  to pursue humility and never stop learning for the sake of unifying the body of Christ.  We go so deep and so wide in this conversation, it actually will come to you in two parts!  So pull up a chair, friend and join us for part 1.Let’s press in. Let’s be willing to do some possibly uncomfortable and humbling work. It is worthy work to ask God to open our eyes to see the people He made more clearly. “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” (Ephesians 2:10 NLT). Resources: Dorena’s books: Colorfull, Thoughtfull, GracefullNashville Buddy Walk - DSAMT Strong Tower Bible Church  Dr. Christina Edmondson  Doc McStuffins Misty Copeland  The Holocaust Jim Crow // Jim Crow Law Examples from Tennessee Tuskegee Syphilis Study (Y’all. This story baffled me in college. Here is the book I read about this story back in the day that was VERY good, and here is a link to former President Bill Clinton’s apology to the eight surviving men from the study that took place in oh… 1997. Just SIXTY-FIVE years later.) Little one who sees a book with a character like them Michelle Reyes (instagram and her blog) Be the Bridge (International Organization // Local Nashville Facebook // Latasha’s Book Be The Bridge: Pursuing God’s Heart for Racial Reconciliation) Latasha Morrison Prisicilla Shirer (also her Instagram. My favorite Bible Study from her so far is her Armor of God study. DANG what a word. Hearing her speak live is a force of the Spirit that’s hard to describe.) Jackie Hill Perry (She might be my favorite follow on Instagram. Truly. Also, her story is incredible. Here is her book Gay Girl Good God: The Story of Who I Was and Who God Has Always Been, her Bible Study on the book of Jude, and if someone wants to get me one of her Jesus & Therapy shirts for Christmas I’m here. for. it.) Dr. Tony Evans // Here is a link to his commentary Bible (also see some incredible videos from his son, Anthony Evans Jr.’s instagram, of the celebration Victory Live celebrating this incredible accomplishment! I cried so. hard.)  Lois Evans (Please join us in praying for this incredible woman and her family as they continue, by faith, to face the highs and victories and lows and losses of illness.) The Color of Compromise: The Truth About the American Church’s Complicity in Racism by Jamar Tisby His Testimonies: My Heritage: Women of Color on the Word of God  Scripture References: Joshua 6Isaiah 40:5 John 3:16 John 16:13 Genesis 16:13 1 Corinthians 2:10 Matthew 8 John 4 Ezekiel 36:26 Ezekiel 28 1 Corinthians 15:49 / Genesis 1:26-27 Luke 18:9-14 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 James 1:19 Philippians 1:6 Psalm 139:16 Psalm 119  From Dorena: At Strong Tower, we do a little bit of everything in & through church; we teach a GDK (God's Diverse Kingdom) class in the spring that focuses on race and justice. Chris preaches series at times and we've done book studies as well. Truly it's a part of our DNA! Here is information on getting connected with them if you find yourself in Middle TN! On locally ministering/helping/giving to the homeless in Middle TN: -Project615 is a local apparel company that is passionate about giving back to the community. When you purchase one of their “Consider Others First” shirts, it gives FIVE meals to a homeless person in Nashville via, The Bridge. They also have a clothing drive for the homeless where you can bring items to their local store and receive a discount on other Project615 apparel. You can find that info here. -The Bridge in Nashville that ministers to the homeless on Tuesday nights. -The corner standing friends usually sell for The Contributor whose mission is: “The Contributor creates economic opportunity with dignity by investing in the lives of people experiencing homelessness and poverty” -Nashville Rescue Mission does good work to help those in housing transition. -Last Call 4 Grace in Murfreesboro (they also partner with Rescue 1 Global who are part of the fight against sex trafficing. Whole. Other. Podcast.) -Green House Ministries in Murfreesboro -Amelia’s Closet in Murfreesboro is a company whose mission is: “Providing professional apparel & hope to deserving women as they open the employment door.” They work to equip women and fight against poverty, homelessness, trafficking and more. “We want to help women feel valued, confident, and hopeful as they soar to new heights.” (AMEN!) -Murfreesboro Rescue Mission ***I do not benefit from any of the organizations mentioned above. I am just trying to spread the word about them, especially the local ones. The amazon book links throughout this post are the only part of these very detailed lists of resources that I receive any incentive from as an amazon affiliate. However, I’d send and recommend these books to you no. matter. what. If you decide to make a purchase, I am humbled and grateful for your support of the podcast and my family through that purchase.  Dorena mentions (and part 1 and 2 of our conversation!) some people she follows that have given her great perspective in her journey, here is her list she shared with me in addition to people we brought up: Michelle Reyes @drmichellereyes Jemar Tisby @JemarTisby  Ray Chang @tweetraychang Christina Edmondson @DrCEdmondson  LaTasha Morrison @LaTashaMorrison Sarah Shin @SarahShinAuthor. Connecting with Dorena: Facebook Instagram Twitter Website  *Intro and outro music by audionautix.com*

Fr. Justin Mathews joins Timm and Thaniel to tell the story of Nathanial Miles, a man he got to know at the Nashville Rescue Mission. You'll also get to hear the song about his life that Justin wrote and recorded. You may want to grab a tissue or two before listening! Fr. Justin is currently a priest at St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church (stmaryofegypt.net) and director of Reconciliation Services (rs3101.org) in Kansas City, Missouri. Follow @recociliationservices on Facebook and Instagram to see how the team there is helping others like Nathanial. Direct message Fr. Justin to find out how you can get a Confessing Between the Lines CD for $4.99 plus shipping. It's also available for download at store.cdbaby.com/cd/justinmathews.

Restless Heart lead singer Larry Stewart can remember the exact moment and place his life began to change forever. “I was driving east on I-40 from West Nashville into town to an appointment,” he recalls. “Back then, I was listening to what we were doing in my Jeep Cherokee every day. I had turned the radio on, and ‘Let The Heartache Ride’ was right in the middle of the acapella intro.” Stewart had been living with the song for a while, and hearing it through his car speakers wasn’t that big of a deal – until he looked at the stereo and saw the numbers 97.9. “It didn’t sink in because I had it in the tape deck for days, then I realized ‘That’s the radio. It’s WSIX.’ I pulled over on the shoulder around White Bridge Road and sat there with my car idling. It was like yesterday.” ‘Yesterday’ has come full circle for Restless Heart. Then one of Nashville’s newest acts, the band is celebrating their 30th Anniversary in 2013, and Dave Innis enjoys the musical ride as much as ever. “I think it’s been an amazing legacy, and it’s been such an honor to have been part of an organization that is still together doing it after thirty years with the same five original guys, and it’s more fun than ever.” John Dittrich, Greg Jennings, Paul Gregg, Dave Innis, and Larry Stewart – the men who make up Restless Heart have enjoyed one of the most successful careers in Country Music history, placing over 25 singles on the charts – with six consecutive #1 hits, four of their albums have been certified Gold by the RIAA, and they have won a wide range of awards from many organizations – including the Academy of Country Music’s Top Vocal Group trophy. Those stats aside, Innis feels that their career goes much deeper than that. “In the past few years, we have really started to branch out in the community, particularly our work with the Nashville Rescue Mission. We have hosted an event called Restless Heart & Friends – Music With A Mission that we do at the Schermerhorn Center with the Nashville Symphony. We invite a lot of our friends in the industry across all genres to join us, and all of the money we raise goes to the Nashville Rescue Mission. The other thing that stands out is the tours we have done in support of the men and women of the Armed Forces. We did some tours with the Air Force, going all over the world.” Those audiences have sung along with their record-shattering string of hits, such as “I’ll Still Be Loving You,” “Fast Movin’ Train” and “When She Cries.” Stewart says it’s humbling to know Restless Heart has made an impact. “I’m proud of the fact that we get to hear stories from young artists and musicians that we might have made an impression or inspiring them to come to town – having number one records, and hearing the stories of what they meant to people. To know that you have been a part of something that made a difference, the power of music, the power of a song. To be a part of something that made a mark. However big or small of a mark Restless Heart made, it’s still a mark. To be able to appreciate and feel blessed that we got lucky enough to get together. I feel like it was something that was meant to be.” And, the story is far from over, as Stewart says Restless Heart still has a lot of history to make. “We are still at the top of our game when it comes to singing and playing together. We’ve got some projects we’re working on, and we want to put the Restless Heart brand out to music fans again – to let them know we’re still here and making good music. We’re really looking forward, not trying to rest on our past laurels, we really want to do some new music. We have some fun things we’re considering to celebrate the moment, which we’re trying to put together, and reintroduce ourselves to the world, and take another stab at something.” www.throwbackcountrymusicpodcast.com Please help and hit the subscribe the button. Thanks! Brit Jones --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/throwbackcountrymusic/support

You probably know the Nashville Rescue Mission offers people help and hope when they are in an emergency situation. Hear how they can actually help someone turn their life around, and about a local business who's so on board with that mission that they dreamed up a new way to help! 

On episode 130, Traylor and Melody are joined by Author and speaker Marci Preheim to discuss a variety of topics ranging from sexual culture in Hollywood, Fundamentalism, pride and pornography, and awakening to scripture. Marci, Tray and Mel talk through personal experiences of being stuck in the paradigm of performance and how things look to the outside world. Marci bravely speaks out against a culture and community that she felt stuck in. Marci was born in Lincoln, Nebraska but moved to Hollywood, California as a teenager hoping to pursue modeling. She was born and raised in a very strict fundamentalist conservative church and although she boasts that she memorized books of the Bible, it was in California at the age of 21 that she actually came to know the Savior through the ministry of a local church. Within a year of her conversion she became involved in a women’s prison ministry and discovered her passion for the sharing the gospel publicly. Marci has been married to her husband Arnie since 1993 and they have two children together and currently live in Nashville, Tennessee. Marci regularly teaches women’s Bible study at the Community Bible Church and has led monthly chapel services for women at the Nashville Rescue Mission, a Hope Center for female recovering addicts.   Marci has been blessed with the passion to teach the Bible in a simple and understandable way which she uses on a daily basis. She is the author of Grace is Free: One Woman’s Journey From Fundamentalism to Failure to Faith and Little Saviors. She is also a co-host on the podcast Fundiland sees Red and is a writer for key life. Most recently Marci has been bringing to light the issue of sexual assault with her piece Do You See Me, about a seminary student who experienced sexual assault while in seminary.   Marci’s passion is for women to rediscover the power of the gospel as it applies to our everyday lives. Visit her website and learn more about her writings, teachings and to read her blog posts.

Cheri Keaggy is a Dove Award winning singer/songwriter who is passionate about God's Word. For over 20 years she's ministered in word and song all over the world. She has partnered with organizations such as Food for the Hungry, Lifesong for Orphans, and the Nashville Rescue Mission. Listen in to her story…

Multi-Platinum CMA and ACM award winning recording artist Tracy Lawrence was recently deemed Philanthropist of The Year in Nashville. His Mission Possible Turkey Fry raised over $60,000 for the Nashville Rescue Mission recently and he called to talk about his upcoming show and more... http://www.tracylawrence.com/ http://www.nashfm969.com/nash-country-daily/ http://barbecuetricks.com BBQ BOOK on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2aWbi2H #turkeyfry Music: Tennessee Hayride -Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott chats about music, moms, and families with Cheri Keaggy. Beginning as a worship leader at a small church in Southern California, veteran CCM artist Cheri Keaggy has ministered through music and testimony for over twenty years. Her debut album, Child of the Father, released to rave reviews in 1994, earning her a Dove Award nomination for New Artist of the Year. Nine albums, nine number one songs, three Dove Award nominations, and a Dove Award win later, Keaggy continues to be a mainstay on adult contemporary and inspirational radio, while congregations the world over sing her songs, including “There is Joy in the Lord” and “In Remembrance of Me,” during church services. Songs she wrote for her children have emerged as favorites at women's events through the years (MOPS, Hearts at Home, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Family Life Ministries). Often with her Bible and journal close at hand, Keaggy takes a teachable approach to life as she shares her experiences through various avenues: speaking, singing, songwriting, blogging, and one-on-one encounters on the road. With a heart of compassion toward others, she has partnered with organizations such as Food for the Hungry, Lifesong for Orphans, and the Nashville Rescue Mission.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott chats about music, moms, and families with Cheri Keaggy. Beginning as a worship leader at a small church in Southern California, veteran CCM artist Cheri Keaggy has ministered through music and testimony for over twenty years. Her debut album, Child of the Father, released to rave reviews in 1994, earning her a Dove Award nomination for New Artist of the Year. Nine albums, nine number one songs, three Dove Award nominations, and a Dove Award win later, Keaggy continues to be a mainstay on adult contemporary and inspirational radio, while congregations the world over sing her songs, including “There is Joy in the Lord” and “In Remembrance of Me,” during church services. Songs she wrote for her children have emerged as favorites at women’s events through the years (MOPS, Hearts at Home, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Family Life Ministries). Often with her Bible and journal close at hand, Keaggy takes a teachable approach to life as she shares her experiences through various avenues: speaking, singing, songwriting, blogging, and one-on-one encounters on the road. With a heart of compassion toward others, she has partnered with organizations such as Food for the Hungry, Lifesong for Orphans, and the Nashville Rescue Mission.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott chats about music, moms, and families with Cheri Keaggy. Beginning as a worship leader at a small church in Southern California, veteran CCM artist Cheri Keaggy has ministered through music and testimony for over twenty years. Her debut album, Child of the Father, released to rave reviews in 1994, earning her a Dove Award nomination for New Artist of the Year. Nine albums, nine number one songs, three Dove Award nominations, and a Dove Award win later, Keaggy continues to be a mainstay on adult contemporary and inspirational radio, while congregations the world over sing her songs, including “There is Joy in the Lord” and “In Remembrance of Me,” during church services. Songs she wrote for her children have emerged as favorites at women's events through the years (MOPS, Hearts at Home, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Family Life Ministries). Often with her Bible and journal close at hand, Keaggy takes a teachable approach to life as she shares her experiences through various avenues: speaking, singing, songwriting, blogging, and one-on-one encounters on the road. With a heart of compassion toward others, she has partnered with organizations such as Food for the Hungry, Lifesong for Orphans, and the Nashville Rescue Mission.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott chats about music, moms, and families with Cheri Keaggy. Beginning as a worship leader at a small church in Southern California, veteran CCM artist Cheri Keaggy has ministered through music and testimony for over twenty years. Her debut album, Child of the Father, released to rave reviews in 1994, earning her a Dove Award nomination for New Artist of the Year. Nine albums, nine number one songs, three Dove Award nominations, and a Dove Award win later, Keaggy continues to be a mainstay on adult contemporary and inspirational radio, while congregations the world over sing her songs, including “There is Joy in the Lord” and “In Remembrance of Me,” during church services. Songs she wrote for her children have emerged as favorites at women’s events through the years (MOPS, Hearts at Home, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Family Life Ministries). Often with her Bible and journal close at hand, Keaggy takes a teachable approach to life as she shares her experiences through various avenues: speaking, singing, songwriting, blogging, and one-on-one encounters on the road. With a heart of compassion toward others, she has partnered with organizations such as Food for the Hungry, Lifesong for Orphans, and the Nashville Rescue Mission.

Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/115 Learn More About the Show The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources Join The 5 AM Club! Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn Episode Summary Are you at your best right now? This week's episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast features an interview with Dave Kirby, host of the 1 Simple Thing Podcast. Dave and I talk about compassion and why he believes the world needs the best you. Resources Mentioned in the Show ManTalks Podcast [hosted by Connor Beaton] 1 Simple Thing Podcast [available on iTunes] Compassion International [worldwide charity] Nashville Rescue Mission [shelter addressing poverty and homelessness] Charity Navigator [find a charity] The Big Leap [book by Gay Hendrix] Day One Journal [for Mac and iOS]

While many organizations have dropped print from their communications, the Nashville Rescue Mission did just the opposite. When Michelle Sanders Brinson took over as Communications Manager she had no nonprofit experience. With no sense of the "rules" Michelle went about creating a beautiful, interesting publication. It now breaks records every issue, generating more than 1.6 million in donations directly. Print publications so not have to be loss leaders. Listen in and let Michelle show you how its done.

I spent some time with Glenn Cranfield, President and CEO of the Nashville Rescue Mission. We talked about how they serve the hurting and homeless in Music City and how they are helping transform lives each and every day.

Tracy Lawrence is doing everything he can to help feed those in need this holiday season.  He created his "Mission Possible" program to collect turkeys and fry them up at the Nashville Rescue Mission to provide a special meal for the homeless.  We had a chance to catch up with Tracy and check out the impressive lineup of frying stations downtown.

Bill Cody with Restless Heart recorded October 10, 2012 at WSM Radio in Nashville.  The guys stopped by our Gaylord Opryland studios to preview their 2nd annual "Music With a Mission" benefit show at the Scherherhorn Symphony Center.  This event raised over $130,000 for the Nashville Rescue Mission.

Currey Womack of the Nashville Rescue Mission talks with Wayne Shepherd about the challenge and joy of helping the men and women who come through the doors of the mission everyday.

Currey Womack of the Nashville Rescue Mission talks with Wayne Shepherd about the challenge and joy of helping the men and women who come through the doors of the mission everyday.

Tracy Lawrence is all about giving back.  He's been fortunate enough to enjoy success in life, and he wants to be able to pass that success on to others, whether it's a turkey fry at the Nashville Rescue Mission or his second annual "Golf For A Cure" to help women battle breast cancer.  The two-day event featured plenty of live music and many of Tracy's friends came out to tee off with him.  Kelly Lynn headed out to the Five Oaks Golf and Country Club in Lebanon, Tennessee to check it all out.

For six years now, Tracy Lawrence has truly been finding out who his friends are.  They're the ones who give up a day before Thanksgiving to come out to help at the Nashville Rescue Mission.  Tracy and his friends fry up hundreds of birds to serve to those in need during the holiday.  We headed out to the turkey fry to see what else they were cooking up.

This time of year can be very difficult on the homeless and less fortunate of the world; so Tracy Lawrence  and his friends have been helping out the Nashville Rescue Mission for five years now hosting his annual "Mission Possible' Turkey Fry. 

Tracy Lawrence was pretty excited for his fourth annual Mission Possible turkey fry.  Tracy enjoys doing this benefit to raise money and awareness, as well as a hot Thanksgiving meal for people at the Nashville Rescue Mission.  As always…you never know who will show up to help. In the first three years of this event, Tracy and his friends have donated almost five thousand turkeys, 84-thousand dollars worth in meals, and more than 100-thousand dollars in cash for the mission.  After this year’s event, those numbers are sure go much higher.

"Through the Word" is the teaching outreach ministry of Calvary Fellowship of Franklin with Pastor Brian Bachochin. We pray that these studies will help you grow in your knowledge of the Word of God, as well as your relationship with the God of the Word.