Episode 3: Todd Schmiedeler interviews Parker Bartholomew about his path from business owner to board leader at Angelic Ministries in Knoxville. Parker describes Angelic’s origins, its growth to serving thousands of families each year, and its core programs, Families in Crisis, recovery support, and homeless outreach, focused on restoring dignity by letting people choose what they need. He explains how donations and partnerships (from local families to retailers and the University of Tennessee) fuel their work. He details an innovative push into modular tiny homes as a scalable, affordable housing solution. The conversation emphasizes faith, resilience, collaboration, and leadership that balances passion with accountability to create lasting community impact.

Chapters

00:32 Introductions and Parker’s Background

04:11 The Founding and Growth of Angelic Ministries

06:15 Supporting Families in Crisis

11:31 Donations, Partnerships, and Community Collaboration

16:49 Tiny Homes and Affordable Housing Solutions

26:44 Leadership, Board Dynamics, and Faith

38:13 Closing Reflections and Mentorship

40:19 Conclusion

To Learn More about Angelic Ministries

Website: https://angelicministries.com

Phone: 865-523-8884

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