Quiet service changes cities. That’s the heartbeat of our conversation with Pastor Paul Harris, founder of Knoxville Dream Center and leader of Lost Sheep Ministry, as we trace how a weekly meal under a bridge became a countywide network feeding families, supporting seniors, and standing up for widows. Pastor Paul shares the practical systems that keep this work moving—rescue food partnerships with Second Harvest, neighborhood distributions in low income, low access areas, and tight coordination with more than 80 school social workers who treat the Dream Center as a first call because it’s simple and fast.

We dig into the Nehemiah Projects, where the team prioritizes widows’ home repairs, from minor plumbing and electrical fixes to coordinating trustworthy pros for full HVAC replacements. The Dream Center acts as an advocate and project manager so pricing stays fair and work gets done right. Along the way, Pastor Paul tackles common misconceptions about feeding programs head‑on, explaining why most recipients are seniors, children under 17, or people living with disabilities, and why no one waits an hour in line unless the need is real. Rescue food prevents waste. Direct delivery reduces barriers. Feeding a child is not enabling—it’s essential.

What stands out most is the philosophy: consistency over credit. If there’s a pair of shoes in the warehouse, they get to someone who needs them—no stage, no spectacle. We talk about how that quiet reliability scales impact, how Lost Sheep helped birth the Dream Center and how the “child now cares for the parent,” and how a simple app and website make it easy for volunteers and partners to plug in. You’ll leave with a clear view of what effective community care looks like and concrete steps to help, whether you’re an individual or a local business ready to contribute.

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What if your best night out didn’t end with a headache, a blank memory, or a text you regret? We sit down with Frog Greishaw, founder of Frog Juice Kombucha and The Boocherie—to explore a bold reimagining of nightlife in Knoxville: all the music, comedy, and community you love, without the alcohol. Frog brings the perspective of a former bartender who quit drinking, then turned a personal shift into a public space where the drinks nourish your body and the conversations actually stick.

We trace Frog’s journey from brewing kombucha in Chicago to opening a full-fledged alcohol-free bar in East Tennessee. Along the way, we unpack why kombucha and gut health belong in the same conversation as entertainment and first dates. Frog explains how the microbiome influences mood and immunity, why clean, readable ingredients matter, and how complex, craft flavors can satisfy the ritual of going out—glassware, garnishes, and all—without the fog. You’ll hear how artists love the clarity of a sober audience, how guests feel more at ease without the crutch of liquid courage, and why so many people simply want to stay alert and present.

Rooted in a family legacy of farming, Frog also makes the case for local sourcing and transparency. We talk farmers’ markets, seasonal produce, and the pride of knowing exactly what’s in your glass. That farm-to-glass mindset meets a thriving arts calendar: live music, comedy, burlesque, and community events that prove alcohol-free equals fully alive. Whether you’re sober, sober-curious, or just craving a night off, this conversation offers a welcoming blueprint for healthier social life—and tastier drinks.

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Skip welcomes Jessica Cox, owner of Reflections Counseling Services, for a candid, myth-busting look at modern therapy that trades TV clichés for real tools that work. Jessica specializes in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, healthy relationships, and major life transitions, and she explains why strength often looks like asking for help before life hits a breaking point.

We explore what it means to build an “invisible toolbox” of coping skills, starting with grounding techniques that bring anxiety down to something workable. From there, Jessica walks us through cognitive behavioral therapy in plain language—how to spot distorted thinking, test assumptions, and rewrite the inner script that keeps old patterns alive. She also shares why she focuses on individual therapy rather than couples work, creating a space where people can speak unfiltered and move faster toward clarity and change. Her current pursuit of certification in narcissistic abuse recovery offers vital perspective for survivors who need validation, language for what happened, and steps to rebuild agency and boundaries.

Beyond the clinical lens, we get to know Jessica’s love for nature, photography, and the office’s most popular teammate: Stevie, an English cream golden retriever who helps lower stress the moment clients walk in. Whether you’re a college student finding your footing or a midlife parent balancing everyone’s needs, you’ll find practical, compassionate guidance on how to navigate hard feelings without pretending they’ll vanish. Want to learn more or book a session—virtual or in-person with Stevie by your side? Visit www.reflectionscounseling.org. If this conversation helped you, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more neighbors can find the support they need.