S1, E10 - A Playmaker's Heart - Harrison Phillips Interview

May 20th, 2026: Most people know Harrison Phillips as an NFL defensive lineman. They see the tackles, the intensity, the Sundays.

But this conversation has very little to do with football.

In this episode of The Heart of the Volunteer, Paul Cummings sits down with New York Jets defensive lineman Harrison Phillips to talk about service, purpose, faith, and the people behind the scenes who make a difference every single day.

From Harrison’s Playmakers camps in Buffalo, Minnesota, Omaha, and now New York/New Jersey, this episode explores the deeper meaning behind volunteering and why impact is never created alone. Harrison opens up about identity beyond football, the importance of community, the volunteers who power his organization, and the responsibility he feels to use his platform for something bigger than himself.

Together, Paul and Harrison connect the worlds of sports, volunteering, leadership, and the fire service, showing that the “heart of a volunteer” exists far beyond the walls of a firehouse.

This is a conversation about purpose. About people. About what happens when someone chooses to show up for others.

And about why that still matters now more than ever.