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Community Spotlight
This weekly feature highlights the work people are doing in The Light FM’s listening area. You’ll hear interesting and lively conversations with community difference makers.
Episodes
Community SpotlightJethro's Community Outreach
Braxton talks with Heather Ward from Jethro's Community Outreach in Valdese, NC, about how God transformed a ministry originally focused on at-risk youth into…
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Baptist Children's Home
With thousands of children in North Carolina's foster care system, the need for loving families and supportive communities is greater than ever. On this…
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Focus Ministries
After spending 18 years in and out of incarceration, Ashley Sands never imagined the life God had planned for her. On this episode of Community Spotlight…
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Mercy and Truth Ministries
In this episode of Community Spotlight, Jeremiah from Mercy and Truth Ministries shares how the organization is bringing hope to families across North Carolina…
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Life 107
Life 107 is bringing hope and practical support to people affected by sex trafficking and exploitation in Asheville and beyond. In this episode of Community…
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PS I Love You Ministries
In this episode of Community Spotlight, Braxton talks with Kay Kirby of P.S. I Love You Ministries about how God turned her family’s foster care…
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Asheville Gideon Camp
In this episode of Community Spotlight, Braxton talks with Bob Maitson of the Asheville Area Gideons about how Gideons International is sharing Scripture far…
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Freedom Life Ministries
In this episode of Community Spotlight, Braxton reconnects with Danny Hampton of Freedom Life Ministries to hear how the ministry has grown from a local…
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Roadside Ministry
Braxton talks with Pastor Mac of Roadside Ministries as he prepares for the fourth annual God Bless America Crusade, a 40-day journey dedicated to sharing the…
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More Than a Game: How SWNC FCA Is Changing Lives Through Sports
Braxton talks with Danny Wilkins of Southwest North Carolina Fellowship of Christian Athletes about how God is using sports to open doors for ministry across…
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Shepherds for Sheepdogs
Braxton sits down with Nicole Davis of Shepherds for Sheepdogs, a Western North Carolina ministry providing professionally trained service dogs to disabled…
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Taking the Bible Beyond the Classroom
What if students could step away from the school day and hear the Gospel? Braxton talks with Dave Johnson, director of Camp Tapawingo, about the growing impact…
Community SpotlightHope That Rebuilds: Restoring Ukraine One Home at a Time
Yaroslav Natusko, founder of Restore Ukraine, joins Braxton to share an update on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and the hope that's still being…
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West Blvd Ministry
Bart Noonan of West Boulevard Ministry shares how God is transforming lives by meeting practical needs with the love of Christ. From mentoring young men and…
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Harvesters Ministries
Francois Rauch, CEO of Harvesters Ministries, shares how God is transforming unreached communities by planting churches in some of the world's most difficult…
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Davidson Fellows Program
The Davidson Fellows Program is a nine-month Christian leadership and discipleship program for young adults ages 20–24 who are transitioning into the…
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Excell College
Excell College in Black Mountain, North Carolina, offers a unique, Christ-centered education that combines academics, practical life skills, career…
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Taking Jesus to the Racetrack: FaithFest at North Wilkesboro Speedway
In this episode of Community Spotlight, Braxton sits down with Craig Church of Craig Church Ministries and FaithFest to discuss an extraordinary outreach…
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Singing on the Mountain: A Century of Faith, Fellowship, and Worship
In this episode of Community Spotlight, Braxton explores the rich history and lasting impact of the Grandfather Mountain “Singing on the Mountain,&rdquo…
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Safe Harbor: Restoring Hope for Women and Families in Hickory
In this episode of Community Spotlight, Stephanie Robinson of Safe Harbor shares how the faith-based ministry is transforming lives in Hickory, North Carolina…
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Promised Land Farm Ministry: Sharing the Biblical Truth of Creation
In this episode of Community Spotlight, Braxton talks with Steve Levinson of Promised Land Farm Ministry in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. Steve shares how his…
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Ashure Ministry: Bringing Hope to Families in Crisis
In this episode of Community Spotlight, Braxton talks with Josh Farmer from Ashure Ministry in Newton, North Carolina about the organization’s mission to…
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Totally Free Clothes Store: Serving Shelby With Compassion and Hope
In this episode of Community Spotlight, Braxton sits down with Melanie Burr from the Totally Free Clothes Store in Shelby, North Carolina. Melanie shares how…
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In His Steps Dance Ministry: Worship Through Movement
In this episode of Community Spotlight, Braxton talks with Amanda Newcomb of In His Steps Dance Ministry in Asheville, North Carolina. Amanda shares how the…
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Camp Tapawingo: A Place of Joy Changing Kids’ Lives
In this episode of Community Spotlight, Braxton talks with Dave Johnson from Camp Tapawingo in East Tennessee about the life-changing impact of Christian…
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Baptist Children's Home of NC
There’s a growing need in Western North Carolina for house parents to care for children in crisis. This episode shares how you can step into a calling…
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Unconditional Love: Inside Knoxville’s Focus Ministries
What does real hope look like behind prison walls? In this episode, Focus Ministries shares how they’re bringing the love of Jesus to incarcerated and…
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KICKO: Reaching Knoxville’s Next Generation
What if real change starts right where kids live? In this episode, we spotlight KICKO and how they’re bringing hope, faith, and mentorship directly into…
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Building a Place to Belong: The Heart Behind The Hope Center
This Community Spotlight shares the story of The Hope Center in Hendersonville, where a simple calling turned into a life-giving space for individuals with…
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A Light of Hope: How Mercy and Truth Ministries Is Reaching Families One Home at a Time
In this episode of Community Spotlight, Braxton talks with Jeremiah Simpson of Mercy and Truth Ministries about how a simple Christmas outreach grew into a…
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More Than a Game: How Power Cross Is Reaching Hundreds of Young Men for Christ
In this episode of Community Spotlight, Braxton reconnects with Jeff and Natalie from Power Cross to hear how their sports-based ministry is transforming lives…
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Set Free Alliance: Fighting the Global Water Crisis & Child Slavery
In this episode of Community Spotlight, Braxton talks with Alison Storm from Set Free Alliance about how a local Upstate South Carolina ministry is making a…
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From Brokenness to Hope: How Strong Life Ministries is Changing Lives in Hickory NC
In this Community Spotlight, Braxton sits down with John Hayes of Strong Life Ministries to unpack how a simple act—coffee in a park—grew into a…
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Christian Emergency Relief Team (CERT)
Braxton sits dow to talk with Christian Emergency Relief Team.
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Excell College
Braxton talks to Excell College about their impact in the community!
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Joni and Friends
Braxtons sits down with Joni and Friends for this weeks Community Spotlight!
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Wings of Mercy
Braxton sits down with Wings of Mercy on this weeks Community Spotlight!
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Shepherds for Sheepdogs
Braxton talks to Shepherds for Sheepdogs about their impact in the community!
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The Singles Network
Braxton talks to The Singles Network about their impact in the community!
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Embrace Grace
Braxton Critcher talks about the works of Embrace Grace in the community!
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S2L Recovery
In this Community Spotlight episode, Braxton talks with Sarah Keel about her faith-driven transition from Renew Clinic Knoxville to Spring to Life Recovery in…
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NC Baptists on Mission
In this Community Spotlight episode, Braxton sits down with Mark Abernathy from North Carolina Baptists on Mission to highlight the impact of the Appalachian…
Community SpotlightMission Christmas
Community Spotlight with Braxton Critcher shines a light on Mission Christmas, a year-round outreach based in Statesville that’s been serving families…
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One Vision International
Braxton talks with Rachel Cox, who oversees Brazil and the Dominican Republic for One Vision International, a Knoxville-based ministry that meets practical…
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Bounty of Bethlehem
Braxton talks with Dr. Christopher Wilson, the new executive director of Bounty of Bethlehem in Hendersonville, a 43-year-old Christmas Day meal ministry that…
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Wilkes Ministry of Hope
Braxton talks with John Triplet from the Wilkes Ministry of Hope about how the ministry meets practical needs in Wilkes County while sharing the gospel. John…
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From PTSD to Purpose: A Ministry Connecting Heroes with Healing
In this powerful episode of Community Spotlight, Braxton sits down with Earl and Nicole from Shepherds for Sheep Dogs, a ministry based in Lenoir, NC that…
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Focus Ministries
In this Community Spotlight, Braxton sits down with Catherine and Jody from Focus Ministries in Knoxville and Powell, Tennessee — a Christ-centered…
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Scam Call Warning
Braxton sits down with Sheriff Ricky Buchanan to break down how today’s scammers spoof legit numbers (even banks and sheriff’s offices), pressure…
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Autistic Faith
Braxton sits down with Jameson Healy, founder of Autistic Faith, to unpack how churches can welcome and disciple people with autism and ADHD. Jameson shares…
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Camp Living Water
In this Community Spotlight episode, Braxton reconnects with Kyle Palmer, director of Camp Living Water in Bryson City, NC. Kyle shares how the camp has fully…
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Asheville Christian Academy
This week on Community Spotlight, Braxton chats with David Eaton, CEO and founder of Axis.org, about one of the biggest questions parents face today: When…
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Faith at the Fair
In this special six-year anniversary episode of Community Spotlight, host Braxton sits down with Pastor David Murray of Glory Land Missionary Baptist Church in…
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God at Work at Lenoir-Rhyne
Braxton sits down with Todd Cutter—campus pastor, Director of Spiritual Life, and Director of Counseling at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory…
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CPS Construction
In this episode, Braxton talks with Cole Thompson of CPS Construction in Shelby, NC, about how a construction company is making an eternal impact. From…
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Legacy of Hope International
Braxton welcomes returning guest Bryn Journey from Legacy of Hope International, a WNC-based, Christ-centered nonprofit fighting human trafficking through…
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CPR Missions
In this episode of Community Spotlight, Braxton talks with Aaron McMahon, founder of CPR Missions and former police officer who left law enforcement to follow…
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Mini Batch Bakery
In this episode of Community Spotlight, Braxton sits down with Stacey Fields, owner of Mini Batch Bakery, to share how God has been at work in her life and…
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Roadside Ministry
In this Community Spotlight, Braxton reconnects with Pastor Mack from Roadside Ministry as he prepares for their third annual 40-day crusade. Traveling in an…