The Homeward Podcast

Episode 19: Fact or Fiction with Todd Gilbert

* 2025 Annual Report [https://karm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Annual-Report-2025-Web-Version-03-03-2026.pdf] * Go to page 11 to see the Financial Statements * CityGate [https://www.citygatenetwork.org/] * Covenant  [https://www.covenanthealth.com/] * UT Medical [https://www.utmedical.org/] * Better Business Bureau  [https://www.bbb.org/] * Charity Navigators  [https://www.charitynavigator.org/] * ESFA: Education Skills Funding Agency * KARM Stores Locations [https://karm.org/locations/] * Summit Medical [https://www.summitmedical.com/] * 990 Form Explanation IRS [https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-990] * Toxic Charity Book [https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Charity-Churches-Charities-Reverse/dp/0062076213] * KARM Program Model Change [https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/knoxville/karm-launches-new-program-model/51-b04e6f68-83a2-4c11-b5b2-42c6a9c29460] * Andrew Church on New Program Model Change [https://www.google.com/search?q=andrew+church+new+program+model+karm&sca_esv=749643057e46af53&rlz=1C1VDKB_enUS1203US1203&biw=1920&bih=911&sxsrf=ANbL-n50PwTxJby299-dcd5Xf2UAn7WYbA%3A1778690692782&ei=hKoEatS9L4jZ5NoP_8uNoQk&ved=0ahUKEwjUj6KX27aUAxWILFkFHf9lI5QQ4dUDCBE&uact=5&oq=andrew+church+new+program+model+karm&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiJGFuZHJldyBjaHVyY2ggbmV3IHByb2dyYW0gbW9kZWwga2FybTIFECEYoAEyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigATIFECEYoAEyBRAhGKABMgUQIRifBUjUBVASWJgEcAF4AJABAJgBvAGgAekFqgEDMC41uAEDyAEA-AEBmAIGoAKQBsICCxAAGIAEGKIEGLADwgIIEAAY7wUYsAPCAgUQIRirApgDAIgGAZAGBZIHBTEuNC4xoAfCH7IHBTAuNC4xuAeJBsIHBTAuMy4zyAcZgAgB&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:d7deafa9,vid:bEOTE9FeYAE,st:51] * VMC [https://www.vmcinc.org/] * Salvation Army [https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/] * CAC [https://www.knoxcac.org/] *  Romans 5:8 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%205%3A8&version=NIV] * Federal Loan Bank [https://fhlbanks.com/] * CityGate DC Forum 2026 [https://www.citygatenetwork.org/dc-forum/] * Emmy Award Winning Documentary [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7ZLrW2kbRY&t=1s] * Take a Tour of KARM [https://karm.org/tour/] * Programs Overview at KARM [https://karm.org/] * Click “What We Do” then click each program Sticky Notes: * Homelessness is incredibly complicated. People do not fall into homelessness for any one reason, and to get them out won't happen for any one reason. There are many stigmas, so get involved. Follow Us on Socials:  * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/knoxarearescueministries/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/KnoxMission] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@karm4rescue] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/knox-area-rescue-ministries] Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

Episode 18: Two CEOs with Perry Hines and Danita McCartney

* Wheeler Mission [https://wheelermission.org/] * Wheeler History [https://wheelermission.org/about/#history] * KARM [https://karm.org/]  * Matthew 26:11 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2026%3A11&version=NIV] * Homelessness on a National Level [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2534653/episodes/18426332] * Homelessness Trends 2025 [https://endhomelessness.org/state-of-homelessness/] * KARM Garden [https://www.wvlt.tv/2020/07/09/making-a-difference-karm-residents-work-in-the-garden/] * Prayer: EBED Cards [https://karm.org/prayer/] * CityGate DC Forum 2026 [https://www.citygatenetwork.org/dc-forum/] * Emmy Award Winning Documentary [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7ZLrW2kbRY&t=1s] * Take a Tour of KARM [https://karm.org/tour/] * Programs Overview at KARM [https://karm.org/] * Click “What We Do” then click each program Sticky Notes: * It's about Education. You have to know more about what is going on in the community and what homelessness is. It's too easy to sit in comfort to not know, but we need to know so we can be apart of the solution. Look at what rescue missions in your area are actually doing. * Homelessness can happen to anybody, we should understand that and recognize that. Follow Us on Socials:  * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/knoxarearescueministries/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/KnoxMission] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@karm4rescue] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/knox-area-rescue-ministries] Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

Episode 17: Good Neighbors with Carlos Whittaker

* Carlos Whittaker [https://www.carloswhittaker.com/] * Burn The Blueprint Book [https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Blueprint-Reject-Embrace-Between/dp/1400246474] * How to Human Book [https://www.amazon.com/How-Human-Distracts-Divides-Disconnects/dp/052565402X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13XEAVFCQ5V4L&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.J-QCgE6r8ep9aamNGvEA-1A0sMX2fSP3yrXRg4PBJhs.xHiZQhIa7uaQRCv4GUs-AjMjTAd9eAcF7IAWiOHK-HU&dib_tag=se&keywords=carlos+whittaker+how+to+be+human&qid=1776279025&s=books&sprefix=carlos+whittataker+how+to+be+huma%2Cstripbooks%2C167&sr=1-1] * Ryan Dowd [https://homelesstraining.com/] * Pantsuit Politics Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/37qY4LmXijGefBvzR0lWKt] * I Think You're Wrong, but I'm Listening [https://www.amazon.com/Think-Youre-Wrong-Listening-Conversations/dp/1400208416] * Definition of Neighbor [https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neighbor] * Mr. Rogers [https://www.misterrogers.org/] * Acts 8 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%208%3A26-40&version=ESV] * CityGate DC Forum 2026 [https://www.citygatenetwork.org/dc-forum/] * Emmy Award Winning Documentary [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7ZLrW2kbRY&t=1s] * Take a Tour of KARM [https://karm.org/tour/] * Programs Overview at KARM [https://karm.org/] * Click “What We Do” then click each program Sticky Notes: * Don't stand on issues, walk with people. Follow Us on Socials:  * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/knoxarearescueministries/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/KnoxMission] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@karm4rescue] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/knox-area-rescue-ministries] Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

Episode 16: Program Models + Proven Process with Andrew Church

Mentions: * New Program Model Information [file:///C:/Users/lcochran/Downloads/Written%20Statement.pdf]: Out April 6 * KARM 2026 Data [https://karm.org/faqs/] * Episode 10: Homelessness On A National Level [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2534653/episodes/18426332]  * Care Coordination [https://karm.org/care-coordination/] * Chronic Homelessness Definition [https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance/coc-esg-virtual-binders/coc-esg-homeless-eligibility/definition-of-chronic-homelessness/] * Guest Services [https://karm.org/guest-services/] * Cherry Street Mission [https://cherrystreetmission.org/] * VMC [https://www.vmcinc.org/]  * AfterCare [https://karm.org/aftercare/] * KARM Works [https://karm.org/works/] * Shelter Type Definitions  [https://www.muni.org/Departments/Assembly/Documents/2022-0926%20Definitions%20of%20Shelter%20Types.pdf] * Salvation Army Knoxville [https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/Knoxville/] * John M Perkins Quote [https://www.cornerstone-al.org/blog/affirming-dignity] * John M Perkins Books [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001KIZD0S] * CityGate DC Forum 2026 [https://www.citygatenetwork.org/dc-forum/] * Emmy Award Winning Documentary [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7ZLrW2kbRY&t=1s] * Take a Tour of KARM [https://karm.org/tour/] * Programs Overview at KARM [https://karm.org/] * Click “What We Do” then click each program Sticky Notes: * We are creating a program model that is going to promote access to shelter, increase independency, and affirm people's dignity.  Follow Us on Socials:  * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/knoxarearescueministries/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/KnoxMission] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@karm4rescue] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/knox-area-rescue-ministries] Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

Episode 15: The Restoration Process

Mentions:  * CityGate DC Forum 2026 [https://www.citygatenetwork.org/dc-forum/] * Emmy Award Winning Documentary [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7ZLrW2kbRY&t=1s] * Conversations on a Bench [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GFpQNsp5GA] * Documentary [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7ZLrW2kbRY&t=677s] * New Life [https://karm.org/newlife/] * Serenity [https://karm.org/serenity/] * Take a Tour of KARM [https://karm.org/tour/] * Programs Overview at KARM [https://karm.org/] * Click “What We Do” then click each program * Episode 10: Homelessness On A National Level [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2534653/episodes/18426332]  * Substance Abuse and Homelessness Article [https://americanaddictioncenters.org/rehab-guide/addiction-statistics-demographics/homeless] * Location Helps Recovery Article [https://www.freedomrc.com/blog-posts/how-does-location-impact-the-effectiveness-of-rehab-treatment] * Scripture About Sewing Seeds [https://www.openbible.info/topics/sowing_seeds] * Men’s Recovery & Restoration [https://karm.org/newlife/]  * Women’s Recovery & Restoration [https://karm.org/serenity/] * KARM’s Home Care Program [https://karm.org/homecare/] * KARM’s Aftercare Program [https://karm.org/aftercare/] Sticky Notes: * Watch our Emmy Award-winning documentary! There, you'll see John, a graduate from our New Life program, who we talked about in this episode! Follow Us on Socials:  * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/knoxarearescueministries/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/KnoxMission] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@karm4rescue] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/knox-area-rescue-ministries] Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today! Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!