A podcast documentary series about building more than walls. Across the United States, families face an urgent crisis: housing costs are rising faster than wages, leaving teachers, first responders, service workers, and retirees without stable places to live. Behind every statistic is a story — of parents choosing between rent and groceries, of kids uprooted again and again, of volunteers lifting hammers to turn hope into something real. Hosted by Mark Deal and Pat Fenner, Habitat: Heart, Hammer, and Home takes you onto build sites and into living rooms to hear firsthand from homeowners, volunteers, site leaders, and community voices. With immersive sound design, powerful storytelling, and interviews that span from local neighborhoods to international service, this series explores what happens when people come together to build not just houses, but stronger futures. From the urgency of the housing crisis to the joy of dedication day, each episode traces the arc from need to hope, showing how Habitat for Humanity transforms lives, communities, and generations.
Habitat: Heart, Hammer, and Home
Claim This Podcastby Podcast Atlanta
Podcast Overview
A podcast documentary series about building more than walls. Across the United States, families face an urgent crisis: housing costs are rising faster than wages, leaving teachers, first responders, service workers, and retirees without stable places to live. Behind every statistic is a story — of parents choosing between rent and groceries, of kids uprooted again and again, of volunteers lifting hammers to turn hope into something real. Hosted by Mark Deal and Pat Fenner, Habitat: Heart, Hammer, and Home takes you onto build sites and into living rooms to hear firsthand from homeowners, volunteers, site leaders, and community voices. With immersive sound design, powerful storytelling, and interviews that span from local neighborhoods to international service, this series explores what happens when people come together to build not just houses, but stronger futures. From the urgency of the housing crisis to the joy of dedication day, each episode traces the arc from need to hope, showing how Habitat for Humanity transforms lives, communities, and generations.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
8/22/2025
Reach the team behind Habitat: Heart, Hammer, and Home
Verified contact details for this show aren't on file yet — sign up to get notified when they land.
Recent Episodes
December 26, 2025
Sounds of Habitat
<p><strong>A Habitat for Humanity Construction Soundscape</strong></p><p>This special bonus episode is something a little different.</p><p><br></p><p>Instead of narration, interviews, or structured storytelling, you’ll hear an uninterrupted soundscape captured on a Habitat for Humanity build site. Hammers striking wood. Voices calling measurements. Ladders shifting. Moments of quiet focus… and moments of shared effort.</p><p><br></p><p>This audio was recorded during the earliest phase of a build, when momentum is just beginning to take shape. No commentary. No music. Just the natural rhythm of people working together to build something real.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve already listened to <strong>Season One of Habitat: Heart, Hammer, and Home</strong>, this episode lets you step inside the atmosphere behind those stories.</p><p><br></p><p>If you haven’t yet started the series, this is a perfect companion… but we recommend beginning with Episode 1 to hear the people, purpose, and partnerships that give this work its meaning.</p><p>Many listeners find this kind of audio makes a powerful background for:</p><ul><li>Focused work</li><li>Writing or creative projects</li><li>Reflection or quiet productivity</li><li>Simply having something grounding on in the background</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p>There’s something steady and reassuring about hearing real work happen in real time.</p><p><br></p><p>And maybe, underneath it all, a quiet reminder…</p><p><br></p><p>If they can do it… so can you.</p><p><br></p><p>Please consider supporting our next build at <a href="https://PodcastAtlanta.com/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://PodcastAtlanta.com/donate</a></p>
December 12, 2025
Dedication Day: The Mission Made Visible
<h2>Episode 6 — Dedication Day: The Mission Made Visible</h2><p>Some moments make the whole story visible at once.</p><p>In Episode 6 of Habitat: Heart, Hammer, and Home, hosts Mark Deal and Pat Fenner bring this documentary series to its crescendo on Dedication Day... the day when prayers, sponsorships, sweat equity, and Saturday build hours all gather on a single driveway.</p><p><br></p><p>Here, the mission is no longer an idea. It is a set of keys. A family standing in front of their home. A community crowding in close to bless the years ahead. Through prayers, litanies, symbols, and stories, we hear how a 25-year interfaith coalition, a local Habitat affiliate, and one determined family come together to mark the start of a new chapter.</p><p><br></p><p>This is the day when the heart, the hammer, and the home finally stand side by side… and when every listener has a chance to decide what they’ll build next.</p><p><br></p><h3>In this episode</h3><ul><li>What a Habitat dedication day really feels like, from first welcome to final blessing</li><li>How Dee and his family reached this moment through sweat equity, classes, and perseverance</li><li>The role of coalition leaders, clergy, and staff in guiding families from application to homeownership</li><li>The meaning behind the Bible, the hammer, and the ceremonial key… and what each symbol represents</li><li>Why this 25-year interfaith coalition keeps showing up year after year</li><li>How this single home points to the bigger housing need, and where you can step into the story</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><h3>Featured voices</h3><p>Dee (Future Homeowner) • Kyle Huhtanen (CEO, Northwest Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity) • Crystal Cooper (Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries) • Jerry Ziegler (Volunteer & Faith Leader) • Felicia Alingu (Director of Community Impact, Habitat) • Alicia Johnson (Mission Advancement Officer) • Henry Haney (Co-Chair, Cobb Interfaith Habitat Coalition) • Paul Wilson (Co-Chair, Cobb Interfaith Habitat Coalition) • David McKay (Coalition Member & Bible Presenter)</p><h3>Take action</h3><p>If these stories have moved you, even a little, visit <a href="https://PodcastAtlanta.com/Habitat" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>PodcastAtlanta.com/Habitat</strong></a> to donate, explore corporate partnerships, sponsor a build day, or learn how you and your company can help fund the next home.</p><h3>Credits</h3><p>Hosted by Mark Deal & Pat Fenner • Episode Production, Interviews & Story Development: Mark Deal • Editing, Mix & Sound Design: Pat Fenner</p><p><br></p><p>A Podcast Atlanta Production</p>
November 28, 2025
Corporate Partnerships, Mission Sponsorships
<p>When a company shows up on a Habitat build site, the impact reaches far beyond a single Saturday. It reaches into offices, team meetings, client calls… and into the lives of the families waiting for stability.</p><p>In Episode 5 of Habitat: Heart, Hammer, and Home, hosts Mark Deal and Pat Fenner widen the lens to explore the quieter force behind every Habitat project. Featuring the companies, sponsors, and leaders whose decisions help turn rising costs into rising walls. Through candid conversations with corporate partners, financial leaders, and culture builders, we discover how community engagement becomes a strategy for connection, morale, and legacy inside the workplace.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode follows three leaders whose companies invest more than dollars… they invest themselves. You’ll hear how service transforms teams, why brand values grow stronger through action, and what happens when employees build something real together. With their hands, with their hearts, and with their companies behind them.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>In this episode</strong></h3><ul><li>Why rising construction costs make corporate partnerships more important than ever</li><li>How companies like Moore Colson use service to strengthen culture and deepen connection</li><li>What CFOs, partners, and CMOs see when their teams build together</li><li>How marketing and culture leaders translate mission work into authentic storytelling</li><li>Practical insight for leaders who want to begin, scale, or strengthen a corporate partnership</li><li>The ripple effects that return to the office on Monday morning with energy, unity, purpose</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><h3><strong>Featured voices</strong></h3><p>Brunella Reid (Partner & Chief Marketing Officer, Moore Colson) •</p><p>Steven Bailey (Partner, Moore Colson; Coalition Committee Member) •</p><p>David Massey (Chief Financial Officer, Fortune-Johnson)</p><h3><br></h3><h3><strong>Take action</strong></h3><p>Your company can shape culture, strengthen teams, and help families step into stability. Explore mission sponsorships, corporate build days, or partnership opportunities at <a href="https://PodcastAtlanta.com/Habitat" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>PodcastAtlanta.com/Habitat</strong></a>.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Credits</strong></h3><p>Hosted by Mark Deal & Pat Fenner • Editing & Sound Design: Pat Fenner • Story, Interviews & Music Design: Mark Deal</p><p><br></p><p>A Podcast Atlanta Production</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>EP5 recap</strong></p><p>AI song recap for EP5</p>
8 total episodes available
Deep-dive analytics for Habitat: Heart, Hammer, and Home
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is Habitat: Heart, Hammer, and Home?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.