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The Trump administration's decision to gut Americorps resulted in 52 Knoxville members losing their jobs. Scott takes a look at the impact to nonprofits in the area. He also reports on a rare tie-breaking vote Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon cast at City Council, the city and school system's budgets, the initial effect of the new stadium on Old City business activity and a "We the People" rally calling out Congressman Tim Burchett. Kincannon joins Scott this week to talk about her budget proposal, and Compass co-founder Jesse Fox Mayshark drops by to talk about his new media venture, The Progressive South. Scott also looks ahead to Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs' upcoming budget announcement, plus meetings of the School Board and the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. As always...Like and subscribe and go to Compassknox.com and subscribe!

Pro baseball returned to Knoxville last week after a 25-year absence, and Scott has a review of the Knoxville Smokies' opening day at Covenant Health Park. He also looks into a state investigation of extravagant spending in the Knox County Trustee's Office, the proposed Knox County Schools budget for next year, and more. Scott also previews meetings of the city-county Office of Housing Stability and the Knox County Commission (a double header!). Share this free service of CompassKnox.com today!

Knox County school board Chair Betsy Henderson confirmed she's running for county mayor in 2026. Scott takes a look at what her entry into the Republican Party primary means in the race. Speaking of the GOP, he also talks about former state Rep. Martin Daniel's election as county Republican chair, as well as current Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs' warning to county commissioners about zoning decisions and the Tennessee Valley Fair search for a. future new home. Scott also previews meetings of the Knox County Board of Education and the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission.

This week Scott breaks down another week of budget hearings for the City of Knoxville and a public meeting of Sheriff Tom Spangler and Commissioner Damon Rawls to discuss Sheriff's Office policies. UT President Randy Boyd goes public on concerns over Federal Funding in the UT system, whileEnergy Secretary Chris White made a quick visit to ORNL. In this week's sports section, Scott talks about the announcement by Visit Knoxville on hosting the AAU girls basketball championships and a quick run-through of the promotional events schedule for the Knoxville Smokies' inaugural season in Covenant Health Park.   Dont forget to share this free service of CompassKnox.com

This is a free service of CompassKnox.com spread the word by sharing today!  Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon has established a formalized process for reporting waste, fraud and abuse in city government. In this week's installment of the Compass Points podcast, Scott looks at the details. He also talks about the city's financial health, a new composite materials facility at the UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm and Knoxville Children's Theatre's new home in the Foundry. Knox County school board member Katherine Bike joins the podcast to talk about her opposition to private-school vouchers and board Chair Betsy Henderson's testimony in a legislative committee in favor of them. Scott also takes a look ahead to Knox County Commission and Knoxville-Knox County Sports Authority meetings.

Knoxville officials say the Gay Street Bridge will reopen, but not to motor vehicles, and it will be replaced entirely within a decade. On this week's episode of Compass Points, Scott talks about the plans for the historic bridge, as well as the dispute that led to the city terminating its contract with Turn Up Knox and the sign plan for the new stadium. Knox County school board Chair Betsy Henderson joins the podcast to talk about her testimony in the Legislature in support of private-school vouchers and the angry reaction from opponents. Scott also takes a look ahead to Knoxville City Council and Knox County Commission meetings. This is a free service of Compassknox.com. Please support Compass by sharing this with your friends. 

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This podcast is a FREE service of Compassknox.com The Knox County school board approved a new K-8 school for northwest Knoxville last week, and Scott breaks down the project and its implications in this week's episode of Compass Points. He also talks about the return of the Bassmaster Classic to Knoxville in 2026 and touches on TVA CEO Jeff Lyash's retirement announcement, the Downtown Knoxville Alliance's decision to buy two horses for KPD's new mounted patrol and criticisms of school board Chair Betsy Henderson's testimony in the state Legislature in favor of private-school vouchers — plus her response. Scott also previews Gov. Bill Lee's State of the State address and the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission's monthly meeting on Thursday.

Gov. Bill Lee got everything he wanted out of last week's special session on school vouchers, immigration enforcement and disaster relief. In this week's episode of Compass Points, Scott takes a look at the results. He talks about the dispute between the city of Knoxville and a violence interruption nonprofit, funding questions about an eviction prevention program, a new K-8 school near Western Heights and more. Also, he looks ahead to meetings of the school board, City Council and the UTK campus advisory board. Support Scott and CompassKnox.com by sharing this free service 

The Knox County Commission created the county's first residential infrastructure development district last week. Scott gives details on the district and talks about how it works to fund infrastructure in this week's episode of Compass Points. He also delves into the expansion of the Knoxville Police Department's co-response program. Other topics include Steven Matjijcio's first year as director of the Knoxville Museum of Art, a lawsuit Knoxville firefighters filed against the city and more. Scott also looks forward to this week's special session of the state Legislature and meetings of the Knox County Commission and the city-county Sports Authority.  Please share this free service of CompassKnox.com today  Link to Jennifer Owen on Almost in Agreement

Share this free service of CompassKnox.com and go there and subscribe! U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn has abruptly decided to run for governor in 2026, automatically becoming the frontrunner in the Republican primary. Scott talks about her intent — she has yet to make a formal announcement — and its ramifications in this week's installment of the Compass Points podcast. He also goes into detail on current Gov. Bill Lee's special legislative session on vouchers, Knoxville City Council's Procedures and Charter Task Force, and last week's leadership symposium on Rev. Martin Luther King's relevance in today's world. Plus, Scott touches on recent police-involved shootings, a mobility study for Choto and other topics. He also previews this week's Knoxville City Council and Knox County Commission meetings.

The city of Knoxville will learn the fate of two bridge projects in the coming weeks. In this week's episode of the Compass Points podcast, Scott takes a look at repairs to the closed Gay Street Bridge and a third bite at the federal funding apple for the proposed pedestrian bridge connecting the South Waterfront to UT. Also: We take a look at the year ahead in local government and education, the pending demolition of the historic Pryor Brown Garage, a "rails-to-trails" project and Knoxville's status as a "housing hotspot." Scott will also preview meetings of the Knox County Board of Education, City Council and the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission.

The Knox County school board spent all last week wrestling with changes to its policies on student harassment and discrimination. Specifically, the board's Republican majority wanted to remove all mentions of federally protected classes (sex, race, etc.), while its Democratic minority wanted to keep them. In this week's episode, Jesse and Scott look at the rough compromise the board worked out, and what it means. Also: County employees and contractors charged with rental assistance fraud; Knox County Schools removes 48 books from its library shelves, under a new state law; the push for a "green workforce" in East Tennessee; and a few candidates emerge for the 2025 City Council races. The guys look ahead to meetings in the coming week of Knox County Commission, Knoxville City Council, and the Planning Commission. Visit CompassKnox.com TODAY!

Please remember to share this free service of CompassKnox.com Parking, taxes and debt: The week after the election, local attention turned to some of the nitty-gritty issues of governing. Scott and Jesse take a look at new plans for downtown Knoxville parking; an increase in the city's hotel/motel tax; and an alarm bell about Knox County's rising debt levels. Also: County Commissioner Rhoda Lee faces skepticism over her "sexualizing children" resolution; Planned Parenthood reopens its doors in East Knoxville; and plans for the former St. Mary's Hospital building. The guys also look ahead to next week's meeting of Knox County Commission.

Now that the elections are over ... what did they mean? In this week's episode, Scott and Jesse take a deep dive into the Knox County results, looking at how the presidential race played out countywide as well as high-profile local races and issues (like the state House District 18 contest, and the City of Knoxville's failed Amendment 2). They are joined by WBIR producer and longtime local journalist John North for the analysis. Also: What a devastating fire means for Knoxville College; the school board votes to take over the nonprofit Clothing Center; the city makes a pitch for parking changes; and the 2026 county mayor's race sees some action. In the coming week, the guys look ahead to meetings of County Commission, City. Council and the Planning Commission.

A citizens' group has come together to push for a climate action plan in Knox County. But the county's leadership under Mayor Glenn Jacobs denies that there's any such thing as climate change. Nevertheless, both the City of Knoxville and Knoxville-Knox County Planning are working on long-term efforts to mitigate East Tennessee's climate impact. Scott and Jesse talk about them on this week's episode. Also: Aid and recovery efforts continue for communities hit by Hurricane Helene; the school board considers rolling back specific language protecting minority groups from harassment and discrimination; a look at the race in state House District 14 between Republican state Rep. Jason Zachary and Democrat Amanda Collins; and the Tennessee Theatre is undertaking the largest expansion in its 96-year history. The guys also look ahead to the start of early voting, a City Council meeting and a candidate forum in the state Senate 6th District.

Local law enforcement spent all last week arresting Knox County Schools students — many of them middle-schoolers — for making or circulating violent threats. The wave of online rumors about planned attacks at local schools followed the murders at Apalachee High School in Georgia, where a 14-year-old boy is charged with killing four people and wounding many others. On this week's episode, Scott and Jesse talk about the increased tension around online threats by young people, and how school and law enforcement officials are handling it. Also: Knox County Schools are gearing up for a different kind of threat — cardiac emergencies at sporting events; the Big Ears Festival releases its lineup for 2025; an update on the joint city-county effort to combat opioid addiction; and two former City Council members clash over a rezoning. Looking ahead, the guys preview Monday's County Commission meetings — including a proposal by new Commissioner Andy Fox to impose unwanted rezonings on several properties; and City Council will talk bridges on Tuesday.

In this episode of Tech Sales Insights, Randy Seidl is joined by Paul Irving and Scott Barker from GTM Fund to delve into the dynamics of go-to-market (GTM) strategies and best practices. Scott, who also runs the GTM podcast and newsletter, along with Paul, the Platform Director, share their extensive experience and insights from investing in B2B SaaS companies. They discuss the evolution of outbound sales, leveraging relationships for warm introductions, and the impact of AI on sales tactics. Additionally, they touch upon the importance of personalized communication, the value of data-driven strategies, and the significance of marquee hires. With humorous anecdotes and practical advice, this episode offers a comprehensive overview for anyone looking to enhance their GTM approach.KEY TAKEAWAYSThe Power of Relationships: Leveraging your network and warm introductions is key to successful outbound sales, especially in the competitive B2B SaaS space.Outbound Sales are Alive and Thriving: Despite challenges, outbound sales remain a critical component of GTM strategies. Creativity and critical thinking are essential for success.The Value of GTM Expertise: GTM Fund's unique approach, combining investment with operational support, has proven invaluable for startups looking to scale effectively.Respecting Social Capital: When asking for introductions, be meticulous in your preparation and mindful of the social capital you're leveraging.QUOTES"Outbound sales are not dead; they just require more creativity than ever before.""Capital is a commodity; value lies in the network and the execution support we provide.""Treat every warm introduction with care; it's social capital that you must respect."Find out more about Scott Barker and Paul Irving through the links below:Scott Barker's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssbarker/Paul Irving's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulsirving/This episode is sponsored by Phone Ready Leads, the Audience Activation sponsor of the Sales Community. Sales teams using Phone Ready Leads® average a 21.3% dial-to-connect rate with key decision makers (A live conversation every ~5 dials), and average ~10 conversations with key decision makers for every 50 outbound dials they make.

Max Altschuler and Scott Barker from GTM Fund join the show to discuss their strategies for early-stage investments, integrating media and community into their approach, and current trends in startup funding. For more from ZI Labs visit ⁠www.zoominfo.com/labs⁠ Ben on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bensalzman Millie on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/milliebeetham

In this especially personal episode, Scott and Charity show how The Living Word church leaders coerced Scott's mom, Laurie Barker, into using unproven alternative medicine to treat her stage 3 ovarian cancer. The emails that Scott uncovered display how effectively The Living Word brainwashed their members into thinking that they were soldiers fighting for “resurrection life” and how they should lay their lives down to fulfill the Founder John Robert Stevens' version of God's Kingdom. You'll see how the leaders, like Gary Hargrave, persuade the followers to not trust medicine and how his subordinates worked every day to ensure each member obeyed his Word. In the end Scott is left to put together the pieces 7 years after the loss of his mother. Scott Barker and Charity Navalesi are former members, born and raised in The Living Word Fellowship. They are investigating this organization, founded by John Robert Stevens in 1951, that branded itself as a Christian church for over seventy years but turned out to be just another cult. Stevens demanded full submission of his followers until his death in 1983 and when his successors, Gary & Marilyn Hargrave took over, the beliefs and practices became even more extreme as they levied control over the congregants for the next three decades. In 2018 a former member finally spoke up after Marilyn's death accusing her son of abuse. There are five active lawsuits. The organization is a shadow of what it once was, but some remain believers of John Robert Stevens' teachings and many maintain loyalty to Gary Hargrave. Gary has a new following on social media and an active "ministry". If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Use these resources to find help for you, a friend, or a family member. ⁠⁠⁠https://988lifeline.org/⁠⁠⁠ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help Podcast Links: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oops-im-in-a-cult/id1703501829 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YlZeTiuons5y4J3RZYXSv Contact Oops! www.oopsiminacult.com eMail - oopsiminacult@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oopsiminacultpodcast More - https://linktr.ee/oopsiminacult --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oopsiminacult/support

The Town of Farragut completed a 180-degree turn on the Knox County growth plan last week, voting to approve changes proposed by County Mayor Glenn Jacobs just two weeks after first rejecting them. That sets the stage for updating the county's entire planning system, and it leads off this week's episode. Scott and Jesse also talk about Knox County Schools' proposed budget increase for next year, and the state Legislature's moves on internet age verification and arming classroom teachers. In the interview segment, they talk with Rev. Dr. Jacquelyn Bragg, co-president of Justice Knox, about the interdenominational group's meeting this week on homelessness and other social justice issues. The guys also look ahead to meetings this week of County Commission and Knoxville City Council. CompassKnox

The Farragut Board of Aldermen's whiplash-inducing reversals on the Knox County growth plan fueled local political drama last week. It leads off this week's episode as Jesse and Scott talk through the different parties and pressures brought to bear on the usually overlooked town legislature. Also: TDOT's big I-40 announcement; Knox County Schools wrestles with objections to library materials; and GOP opposition to state Rep. Gloria Johnson's reelection campaign evaporates. In the interview segment, the guys talk with Deborah Fisher of the Tennessee Coalition for Open Government about the controversies and complexities of public comment at public meetings. They also look ahead to a host of meetings next week, including yet another moment in the spotlight for the Farragut BOMA. And they hear from special guest/show producer Lord Seth Barber about the plans for the upcoming Holleroo celebration in Happy Holler. CompassKnox.com

The holiday-shortened week ended with a bang last Thursday night when the Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen torpedoed County Mayor Glenn Jacobs' changes to the county growth plan. This week, Jesse and Scott look at the vote, the underlying politics, and what could happen next. Also, in the interview segment, they talk to state Sen. Becky Massey about a study that shows a need for new state mental health hospital in the Knoxville area. Plus: A low-barrier homeless shelter is closing because apparently nobody wants to run it; County Commission compromises on utility pole regulations; and the state Legislature is about to make you verify your age to use social media. The guys also look ahead to meetings this week of the Knox County school board and Knoxville City Council.

The City of Knoxville received a $42.6 million grant to provide better connections between East Knoxville and Downtown. In this week's episode, Scott and Jesse look at the major award and what it could mean for those communities. Also: a closer look at some of the March 5 primary results, a new golf attraction planned just north of Downtown, and the Legislature weighs in once again against efforts to hold law enforcement agencies accountable. In an interview segment, the guys get an update on the Advance Knox planning process from Mandi Benedict, who is overseeing it for County Mayor Glenn Jacobs. And looking ahead, they preview meetings of County Commission (which will be talkinag about Advance Knox) and City Council (which will be talking about Gaza). CompassKnox.com Holleroo.co

In 2018, Elizabethton High School students teacher Alex Campbell challenged his students to see if they could figure out if the Redhead murders are sometimes called the Bible Belt Murders. There were 14 unsolved murders with a similar M.O.  Campbell gets help from a former FBI agent teaching  the young people about profiling a case. The students of Elizabethton High School start to see a potential pattern emerge in six of the potential murders. In looking at the background of the murders, they started New Years day 1985, the body of a young female with reddish hair was found strangled, wrapped in a blanket and tossed down an embankment off the southbound side of I-75 near Jellico, Tennessee.  Due to decomposition, authorities believe she was killed about 72 hours before her body was found,  10-12 weeks pregnant when she was murdered.  The identification of Tina McKenney Farmer of Indiana helped the investigation move forward quickly. The evidence from the crime scene was tested and a match was found. The DNA matched Jerry Johns, convicted in the 1987 attempted murder of a woman he kidnapped , strangled, and then dumped along I-40. Linda Schacke met Jerry Johns in a club in West Knoxville, Tennesee. The 36-year-old trucker seems like a nice guy until he pulls a gun, forces her at gunpoint to drive to a wooded area off the interstate where he rips her shirt and uses part of it to strangle her. Johns then tosses the strangled and bound woman on the inside of a storm drain under I-40. Like Tina Famer and many others, Linda Schacke has red hair, Unlike the others, Linda Schacke survives the attack. When Jerry Johns was convicted of the attack on Schacke, he was considered a suspect in some homicides, but there was never enough evidence. However, even though Tina Marie McKenney Farmer was positively identified by fingerprint identification, there was DNA left behind in the blanket she was wrapped up in after she was killed.  2019, DNA evidence identified convicted kidnapper Jerry Leon Johns as the man that killed Tina Marie McKenney Farmer in December 1984. Johns died in prison in 2015. On December 18, 2019, a grand jury in Campbell County, Tennessee, ruled that Johns would have been indicted for murder in Farmer's death if he were still alive. The students of Elizabethton High School continue to investigate and believe they have developed some strong evidence that shows whoever killed McKenney-Farmer, probably killed Lisa Nichols, Michelle Inman, Elizabeth Lamotte, Tracy Walker and even a still unidentified Jane Doe in Desoto County. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Alex Campbell - Teacher at Elizabethton High School, Host of the podcast: “Murder 101”, Author: “Ten Lessons That Will Get Your Fired, But You Must Teach Immediately”, https://kt-studios.com/podcasts/murder-101, Instagram @kt_studios  Marlee - Student who worked on the project Karra Porter  -  Attorney, Co-founder of the Cold Case Coalition www.coldcasehelp.com, Instagram: @ColdCaseCoalition Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst www.drbethanymarshall.com/, Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive, appearing in the new show “Paris in Love” on Peacock  Scott Barker - Fmr. FBI Special Agent, Worked with students, Scott Barker on LinkedIn   Dr. Michelle DuPre -  Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: “Money, Mischief, and Murder…the Murdaugh Saga. The rest of the story” available now on Amazon. “Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Forensic Consultant,DMichelleDupreMD.com  Perry Chiaramonte - Senior Reporter at The Messenger, TheMessenger.com, X: @TheMessenger @perrych See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The primary topic this week is ... the primary! Jesse and Scott talk through the results of the March 5 Knox County primary races, including seats on County Commission, school board, and that razor-thin margin in the property assessor's race. They are joined by guest Mike Cohen for some analysis of what we learned — or didn't — from election day. Also: the plans to renovate the historic Sanitary Laundry building; the school board's salary study suggests a $39 million pay increase; and the county's Comprehensive Land Use Plan passes its first test at Planning Commission. Looking ahead to this week, the guys anticipate a quiet spring break. Except for that pesky Legislature ... If you want 100 more episodes go to Compassknox.com and subsribe today!

Knoxville lost a civil rights leader and invaluable community resource last week with the death of Bob Booker. Scott and Jesse kick off this week's episode with a remembrance and appreciation of Booker, who after a career of activism and government service became the de facto voice of local Black history. Also: As the March 5 primary approaches, they look at early vote #s and zoom in on County Commission primaries in District 1 and an interesting school board race in District 8; City Council decides to leave most auxiliary dwelling unit restrictions in place; County Mayor Glenn Jacobs visits the Southern border; and Knox County Schools gets mostly good news from the state. They also look ahead to meetings this week of County Commission and the Sports Authority, and the final days of early voting. Get FREE ELECTION COVERAGE AT Compassknox.com

The announcement of the closing of a low-barrier homeless shelter illustrates the ongoing challenges in meeting the needs of the chronically homeless. Scott and Jesse talk about the forces affecting the operation of the Foyer shelter on this week's episode, and the city's plans to replace it. Also: UT once again under NCAA scrutiny, and coverage of county elections in Districts 4 and 6. In the Q&A section, the guys review the most recent local housing market forecast. And looking ahead to next week, they preview meetings of the school board, County Commission, City Council and the Planning Commission. If you like this free service of Compassknox.com test it to a friend. It easy and it is the best way to help Scott and Jesse cover more of the exciting news in Knoxville.

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs moved his proposed changes to the county's growth plan one step forward this week, in the face of questions and opposition from an array of county residents who fear it will open the way for development to overrun rural areas. Jesse and Scott talk about that, along with two controversial development proposals in Choto and South Knox County. Also: The school system tried a novel approach on two policy decisions — listening to the community. Plus, the school board considered and then backed off changing language in its student harassment policy related to sexual orientation and gender identity. The guys also look ahead this week to County Commission work sessions and a public forum with state legislators.   Help Scott and Jesse grow by sharing this free podcast and send people to CompassKnox.com

There's a lot of talk about energy in this week's Compass Points podcast, as Scott and Jesse talk about the Tennessee Valley Authority's plans for small "modular" nuclear reactors, as well as alternative fuel steps by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Pilot/Flying J. They also follow developments in discussion of controversial books in school libraries and how the district handles challenges to them. In the interview segment, they chat with Knox County Commissioner Larsen Jay about the Junior Commissioner program, a new fund to build playgrounds at local schools, and why he voted against the county's new ambulance contract. Looking ahead to next week, the guys look ahead to the city inauguration ceremony and City Council organizational meeting coming up on Saturday and they preview meetings of County Commission, City Council and the Planning Commission.  What better time to share the gift of Compass!!! Help Scott and Jesse enjoy the happiest of holidays this year!

In our final episode of the season we dive into a treasure trove of archived materials from the 1970s that expose the secrets of The Living Word Fellowship's bizarre doomsday preparations. These guidelines were delivered on leaflets that we recently received from a former follower of John Robert Stevens' cult. We share more revealing letters from listeners, including another former tape editor with tea from the tape room. We also hear from a couple of Kalona, Iowa locals who experienced the cultiness of the Shiloh compound first-hand. Scott Barker and Charity Navalesi are former members, born and raised in The Living Word Fellowship. They are investigating this organization, founded by John Robert Stevens in 1951, that branded itself as a Christian church for over seventy years but turned out to be just another cult. Stevens demanded full submission of his followers until his death in 1983 and when his successors, Gary & Marilyn Hargrave took over, the beliefs and practices became even more extreme as they levied control over the congregants for the next three decades. In 2018 a former member finally spoke up after Marilyn's death accusing her son of abuse. There are five active lawsuits. The organization is a shadow of what it once was, but some remain believers of John Robert Stevens' teachings and many maintain loyalty to Gary Hargrave. Gary has a new following on social media and an active "ministry". ----- If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Use these resources to find help for you, a friend, or a family member: ⁠⁠⁠https://988lifeline.org/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Links: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oops-im-in-a-cult/id1703501829 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YlZeTiuons5y4J3RZYXSv WEBSITE - www.oopsiminacult.com Contact Oops! eMail - contactwalkdoc@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecultdoc TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewalkdoc More - https://linktr.ee/thewalkdoc --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oopsiminacult/support

Knox County approved a new ambulance contract this week, although not without some friction (including between a county spokesman and a News Sentinel reporter). Jesse and Scott talk through the details in this week's podcast, and also take a look at City of Knoxville efforts to address contracting disparities. Meanwhile, the local Moms for Liberty chapter has identified some books it doesn't like in local school libraries, and the University of Tennessee is quietly de-emphasizing the word "diversity." The guys also look ahead next week to meetings of the county's Growth Policy committee and Knoxville City Council. Share this free gift from CompassKnox.com today!

Johanna Wozniak was born and raised in the Los Angeles chapter of The Living Word Fellowship and attended the church school from pre-school until her senior year. She spent most nights of her childhood in the church's recording studio which was run by accused serial abuser and leader Rick Holbrook. She talks about how her troubled home life caused her to seek out family in the form of the church despite its toxicity by immersing herself in the never-ending work. She discusses her abrupt and dramatic exit from the Fellowship and how she was immediately shunned for making one big decision without the church's permission. She shares with us how she had to rebuild her life on her own just a week after her eighteenth birthday. Johanna says, “I was born the day I left.” Scott Barker and Charity Navalesi are former members, born and raised in The Living Word Fellowship. They are investigating this organization, founded by John Robert Stevens in 1951, that branded itself as a Christian church for over seventy years but turned out to be just another cult. Stevens demanded full submission of his followers until his death in 1983 and when his successors, Gary & Marilyn Hargrave took over, the beliefs and practices became even more extreme as they levied control over the congregants for the next three decades.  In 2018 a former member finally spoke up after Marilyn's death accusing her son of abuse. There are five active lawsuits. The organization is a shadow of what it once was, but some remain believers of John Robert Stevens' teachings and many maintain loyalty to Gary Hargrave. Gary has a new following on social media and an active "ministry". If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Use these resources to find help for you, a friend, or a family member:  ⁠⁠⁠https://988lifeline.org/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Links:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oops-im-in-a-cult/id1703501829  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YlZeTiuons5y4J3RZYXSv  Contact Oops! eMail - contactwalkdoc@gmail.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecultdoc  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewalkdoc  More - https://linktr.ee/thewalkdoc --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oopsiminacult/support

In today's episode Scott Barker and Charity break down the system of “submission” The Living Word Fellowship used to control and manipulate the lives of its members. They revisit John Robert Stevens' and Gary Hargrave's sermons to reveal how this system existed at the very inception of “The Walk” and how through its many iterations it became increasingly more controlling and severe, resulting in systemic exploitation and abuse. Scott and Charity are former members, born and raised in The Living Word Fellowship. They are investigating this organization, founded by John Robert Stevens in 1951, that branded itself as a Christian church for over seventy years but turned out to be just another cult. Stevens demanded full submission of his followers until his death in 1983 and when his successors, Gary & Marilyn Hargrave took over, the beliefs and practices became even more extreme as they levied control over the congregants for the next three decades.  In 2018 a former member finally spoke up after Marilyn's death accusing her son of abuse. There are five active lawsuits. The organization is a shadow of what it once was, but some remain believers of John Robert Stevens' teachings and many maintain loyalty to Gary Hargrave. Gary has a new following on social media and an active "ministry". TLW TAPE SOURCES @5:18 - 2001 February 18 Elisha amd Elijah The Force To Create North Hills CA  @7:11 - 1972 December 14 Thursday PM South Gate CA JRS - RESTRICTED - The New Step into the Day of Revelation @8:35 - 1971 Apr_Festival Of Freedoms_South Gate @10:14 - 1965 MARCH 17 - A COMPANY OF TIMOTHYS SEPULV CA 11:58 (We're One!) - 1978 December 10 - Ministry To Brother Stevens December - South Gate 13:05 - 1977 January 10 and 11 Santa Brbara - Santa Barbara Goes Wild - JRS IS LORD 17:03 - 1985 August 11 - Shiloh IA - When Seeking God becomes Unbelief 20:15 - 1985 August 11 - Shiloh IA - When Seeking God becomes Unbelief 24:11 - 1985 August 11 - Shiloh IA - When Seeking God becomes Unbelief 25:26 - 1993 Jan 31 - Sunday am Sepulveda CA - The Truth About John 29:39 - 1992_Gary and Marilyn Talk to The Singles 33:50 - 2000 Sept 3_Honolulu HI_Positioned By A Relationship 34:37 - 2000 Sept 3_Honolulu HI_Positioned By A Relationship 37:15 - 2000 June 27 Shiloh IA - Shepherding Is A Chain of Relationships 38:19 - 2000 June 29 Shiloh IA - Shepherding What do you Mean? 38:38 - 2000 Oct 20_North Hills CA_Baptized Into A relationship 39:48 - 2001 July 1 _Shiloh IA - Aggressively Bringing Forth Christ In One Another 41:17 - 2001 July 1 _Shiloh IA - Aggressively Bringing Forth Christ In One Another 41:44 - 2001 July 1 _Shiloh IA - Aggressively Bringing Forth Christ In One Another 43:09 - 2001 July 1 _Shiloh IA - Aggressively Bringing Forth Christ In One Another If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Use these resources to find help for you, a friend, or a family member:  ⁠⁠⁠https://988lifeline.org/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Links: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oops-im-in-a-cult/id1703501829  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YlZeTiuons5y4J3RZYXSv  Contact Oops! eMail - contactwalkdoc@gmail.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecultdoc  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewalkdoc  More - https://linktr.ee/thewalkdoc --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oopsiminacult/support

Early voting in the City of Knoxville election wrapped up this week, with predictably low turnout. This week Scott and Jesse look at the numbers and look ahead to the Nov. 7 election. Also on the podcast: controversy at the Three Rivers Market food co-op, the city of Knoxville's various efforts to build more affordable housing, and questions about Knox County's proposed new ambulance contract. In the interview segment, the guys are joined by City Council member Tommy Smith to talk about development in South Knoxville. Then they look ahead to meetings next week of the school board, the county Ethics Committee and the Planning Commission. Don't forget to share this free service of CompassKnox.com

The draft county growth developed through the Advance Knox process was officially released last week to concerns about the potential loss of quality farmland. Scott, who's flying solo this week, talks about the plan, the official opening of the city's Public Safety Complex and partisanship in the nonpartisan city election. He also runs down the turnout at the halfway point in the city election early voting period SPOILER ALERT: They're bad. Scott answers reader questions about the status of the McClung Warehouses redevelopment and the planned Clayton Science Museum, followed by a look ahead to a spooky week in civic affairs. Don't forget to share this free service of CompassKnox.com

What do you do when you realize that the church you grew up in was actually a cult? You make a podcast to talk all about it! Born and raised in The Living Word Fellowship, hosts Scott Barker and Charity Navalesi discuss their experiences growing up in this modern day cult, conducting in-depth interviews with other former members and exploring the hidden truths of an organization that masqueraded as a non-denominational Christian church for over 70 years, at its peak growing to 100 chapters in 10 countries. In 2018, a former member came forward on social media with allegations of mental, emotional and sexual abuse within the church, spawning a movement of truth-telling that caused the almost immediate demise of the organization, its entire leadership resigning as more and more accusations of misconduct were revealed. In this podcast we'll discuss the history of the organization, its ultimate collapse, and the effects of its abusive culture and toxic leadership on former members. Adding a touch of humor, because if you can't laugh about it, it just sucks too intensely, Scott and Charity unpack their and others' experiences, how they're recovering from religious abuse and navigating life today, and the moment they realized, "Oops! I'm in a cult!". Hey, it happens. If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Use these resources to find help for you, a friend, or a family member: https://988lifeline.org/ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help eMail - contactwalkdoc@gmail.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/thecultdoc TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thewalkdoc YouTube - www.youtube.com/@thewalkdoc More - linktr.ee/thewalkdoc --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oopsiminacult/support

On this episode of MsinterPReted, we discuss hyperlocal journalism. This form of journalism focuses on reporting news and information at a very local level, typically targeting specific neighborhoods and communities. It emphasizes coverage of local events, issues, and stories that directly impact the immediate vicinity, including topics like local government, community events, business updates, neighborhood developments, and other hyper-specific news that may not receive attention from larger media outletsJesse Mayshark and Scott Barker are both former journalists who also worked on the public relations side and started a hyper-local news media outlet for the city of Knoxville, called Compass. Jesse worked as a reporter and editor at the local and national level for 20 years before going into communication for Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero in 2011.Scott was hired as a reporter at the Knoxville News Sentinel in 1999 and has won numerous national, state and regional journalism awards as a reporter and editorial page editor.On this episode, Jesse and Scott discuss: The need for local journalism Why they started Compass The business model for making this type of journalism successful PR blunders How PR pros and journalists can better work together The changing face of journalism Follow Fletcher Marketing PR on:Website:  https://www.fletchermarketingpr.com/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FletchermarketingprOn Twitter:  @fletcherprOn Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fletcher.pr/On LinkedIn: Fletcher Marketing PRFollow Kelly on Twitter: @KDFletcher

For the entire transcript of the interview, please click ⁠here⁠. Robina & Scott Barker are the husband-and-wife team behind TrackStage. Robina Barker is the co-founder and CEO. She is also a composer and producer who creates music for film, TV, and video games under the name Robott. Scott Barker is the co-founder and CTO. He developed the software to help independent musicians manage their sync licensing career with a powerful and comprehensive suite of tools. What You'll Learn In this episode, Scott and Robina share what TrackStage is and why it's a game-changer for musicians and music industry professionals. Together, let's gain insights into the journey from concept to private beta testing, and learn about Scott and Robina Barker's vision for revolutionizing the music industry. Things We Discussed TrackStage is a business management software for sync musicians. TrackStage allows users to organize their catalog, track their metadata, pitch their music, and handle their contracts and splits in one place. TrackStage is currently in private beta testing and is expected to launch soon. Connect with Scott and Robina Website Facebook Connect with Jason Tonioli Website Facebook YouTube  Instagram Spotify Pandora Amazon Music Apple Music

This week Scott calls in from the road while Jesse holds it down at the studio. Together they talk about the fate of the County Commission resolution against "sexualizing children," Mayor Kincannon's "Middle Housing" plan, the school board's Annual Action Plan for Superintendent Jon Rysewyk, a development in the ethics complaint against Commissioner Kyle Ward, and the state's somewhat contradictory position on two different streams of federal funding.   In the Q&A segment, they talk about which animals you can and can't keep as pets in the City of Knoxville, and then they look ahead to meetings next week of the school board, City Council and the Planning Commission.

With the intersection of different media channels, sync licensing has become a huge career opportunity in the music industry today. But with so many things to consider when arranging your catalog, managing your projects, and establishing your relationships with fellow artists, having a tool for organization is certainly helpful. This is exactly what couple Robina and Scott Barker did when they developed a one-stop-shop software called TrackStage. Joining Bree Noble, they discuss the major features of their invention that can make any artist confident to take on the songwriting process all the way to getting a license. Robina and Scott also explain how TrackStage fills in the blanks of DISCO and helps musicians present themselves as highly reputable individuals worth partnering with.

Ok turning the tables on this one - Dave is the guest on this episode and chats with GTMFund's Scott Barker for their GTM podcast. Scott is a Partner and Co-Founder at GTMfund and formerly head of partnerships at Sales Hacker and through their acquisition by Outreach. Dave a Scott talk through: Behind Dave's career story and starting Exit Five Some personal philosophies and current goals and the different chapters of life Dave's systems, does he have an assistant or VA? How does he run his business today? How to successfully set yourself up as a one person team Evolving your strategy and goals as your companies goals change How to nail your companies messaging Effectively building a founder brand The importance of niching down to drive growth Send guest pitches and ideas to hello@exitfive.comExit Five on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/exitfive/Exit Five on Twitter: https://twitter.com/exit5marketingThis episode is brought to you by Kaltura. Say goodbye to snoozinars and hello to interactive sessions that offer live reactions, emojis, quizzes, leaderboards, certifications, announcements, and more tools that will let your viewers take part in the conversation. You can start your completely free 3-month trial right away and experience the magic of Kaltura's Webinar platform first-hand by visiting corp.kaltura.com/exitfive Thanks to our 2023 presenting sponsors Demandwell and Zapier.Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing this episode and handling all of the Exit Five podcast production. They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast. Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest. Visit hatch.fm to learn more

Scott Barker's career in sales has been incredibly successful. He's been a sales manager, a business development representative, and even a strategic advisor for some incredible organizations. Most recently, he co-founded and became a partner of a venture capital fund known as GTMfund, and he's seen firsthand what it really takes for an early-stage company to get off the ground. Listen in as John and Scott talk about his experiences, the importance of creativity and connectivity, the lack of fundamental sales knowledge in the SaaS space, and differences between the science and art of sales.Connect with John on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/Connect with John on IG:https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/Connect with Scott Barker on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssbarker/GTMfund website The GTM NewsletterThe GTM PodcastMentioned in this episode:Welcome to the Make It Happen Monday PodcastThe Hubspot CRMhttps://hubspot.com/

My guests this week are Robina Ritchie-Barker and Scott Barker, who's TrackStage sync music management app is taking the sync world by storm. TrackStage not only helps you get your songs and cut-downs get organized in one place, but it helps you keep track of contracts, split sheets, licenses, reversion dates, pitches and deadlines. Plus it streamlines and manages all of your important metadata as well. The app lets you spend more time creating and less time administering the business side of your sync music career, while helping you do a better job of it at the same time. During the interview, we spoke about the frustrations with the many sync tasks that was the genesis for TrackStage, how difficult it is to keep on top of all the admin work involved with sync, targeting and pitching publishers, and much more.  I spoke with Robina and Scott via Zoom from their office in Vancouver. On the intro I'll take a look at Tidal's new royalty program getting canceled, and the costs of studio furniture. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epId: 85187191, backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

What is up PartnerUp!? The SalesHacker OGs join the PartnerHacker newbies for a moment to never forget. When SalesHacking meets PartnerHacking. Scott Barker and Max Altschuler of https://www.saleshacker.com/ talk about what it means to have a partner led sales force. Max tells how he hacked his way into the Dreamforce conference by renting out an apartment near the conference and hosting meetings from the apartment. He describes the hacker mentality – generating more revenue with less resources.This episode was recorded LIVE at PL[X].Never miss an episode of the world's number 1 podcast on partnerships by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you're a visual person, sub to our YouTube, and see the full recording of us learning out loud.Share the episode with your commentary on LinkedIn or Twitter and we'll highlight your commentary. We love to hear your thoughts on each episode, and always comment back or respond to emails/dms. Hey! We're real people. You can check out all past and future PartnerUp episodes at https://www.partneruppodcast.com and subscribe now to the world's number 1 partnerships newsletter, PartnerHacker Daily (PhD) at https://partnerhacker.com/.

Nail these 4 things if you want a chance of raising in this environment - Who was your warm intro? How well do they know the space?  - Founder conviction is super important. What brought you to this point? How did you come across this problem? Why dedicate the next 10 years to solving it?   - Real advisor relationship in your slide deck?   - Can you withstand industry expert scrutiny?   - How organized is your data room? Send it fast and make it detailed. 

This Episode features Scott Barker, a fellow student athlete at D&E who I had the opportunity to room with last year! Scott is a hard worker who runs distance as a track/cross country athlete here at D&E. Outside of being a student athlete, Scott is the founder of SB Productions, a media company where he is able to showcase his ability and creativity! As well as a co-founder of a lifestyle/apparel brand called Hermes Athletics that he founded along with two of his buddies! On this episode Scott details the ups and downs of his mental health as well as his journey to where he is today! He speaks about the growth he has seen since he has been at Davis & Elkins, as well as some of his plans and goals for the future! Scott Socials: https://www.instagram.com/barkrman22/?hl=en SB Productions: https://www.instagram.com/sbproductions22/?hl=en Hermes Athletics: https://www.instagram.com/hermes__athletics/?hl=en DJ Henderson Podcast Socials: https://www.instagram.com/djhendersonpodcast/  https://www.tiktok.com/@djhendersonpodcast DJ Henderson Socials: https://www.instagram.com/djhenderson_/  https://twitter.com/DjHenderson__ 

What is the ONE playbook that will help my team drive predictable & repeatable pipeline, once and for all? Aiming to answer that question, Becc Holland & Scott Barker deliver an answer on the one overarching playbook that can create predictable & repeatable pipeline for Sales teams of ALL sizes, SDR teams at ALL stages, and ALL based on data! Join us as we hear from Becc Holland about: New and different sequences Identifying what leads are the correct ones for your business How to make connections with leads and close sales More information about Becc Holland and today's topic at: LinkedIn Profile: Becc - https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccholland-flipthescript/ Company Website: https://www.flipthescript.co/encyclopedia-of-sales-plays-webinar For more engaging sales conversations, follow The Sales Engagement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website, or anywhere you get podcasts.

Every revenue team suffers a Sales Execution Gap — the ever-growing gap between an organization's potential revenue and the actual revenue it achieves. As the Sales Execution Gap expands, organizations miss more deals, waste more time, and lose more reps. How did we get here? How do we prevent the Sales Execution Gap? And, how do we close the Gap to execute at our full potential? In this episode, Scott Barker gives us some ways you can close the gap and solve this ever-growing issue in your business.  To learn more about how Scott and the Outreach team can help, go to http://outreach.io