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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 SpotlightHow to Raise a Difficult Child (Proactive Parenting)
Got a difficult child? One that shows little to no respect for you? If so, you might be asking, how did this happen? And what do we do now? That's what this…
Community SpotlightTina's Hope Story
Listen to Tina's Hope story. Do you have a hope story, too? Share it with us here: https://thelightfm.org/hopestory
Community SpotlightWhat is the North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship?
Did you know that there is a scholarship in North Carolina to help families with children in public school that would like to send them to private school but…
Community SpotlightMissionary Training in Upstate South Carolina
Two retired special operations veterans are making a difference in Upstate South Carolina. That's where Greg Walker and Ed Byus started Tactical Evangelism to…
Community SpotlightFormal Dress Outfitting for free in East Tennessee
School dance season is coming up! But what if your child doesn't have something to wear and you can't afford to buy it? In comes Second Chance Prom - a one day…
Community SpotlightFighting Addiction in East Tennessee
Deaths related to drug overdose have increased by 15,000 since 2019 in the U.S. In Knox County, Tennessee alone, there were 498 drug related deaths in 2021…
Community SpotlightTransportation for Seniors in Knoxville
Transportation becomes more and more challenging the older people get - and it's not something you often think about until it's in front of you. Nancy Welch…
Community SpotlightHow to Use Your Past for Jesus
Bart was addicted to drugs and alcohol in the 90s. He tried secular rehab facilities that never worked until he met Jesus while at Hebron Colony. Now…
Community SpotlightChristian Book Fairs for Christian Schools
Carly Moser and Carly Alexander noticed an issue: most Private Christian Schools do not have Christian Books at their book fairs. They both work with Dalton's…
Community SpotlightMedical Supplies to Those in Need
Jeff Burns from the JAMES Project shares today how he helps distribute medical supplies to people and organizations who need them locally and around the world…
Community SpotlightRelief to Ukraine Refugees
Ever since Ukraine was invaded in the spring of 2022, Samaritan's Purse has been on the ground helping refugees. Recently they surpassed 1 million pounds of…
Community SpotlightVictory After Hitting Rock Bottom
In 1997 Shelley Bowen was at rock bottom. She visited a women's sober house that she says saved her life, and now she's pouring into other women who are…
Community SpotlightGiving Back on Christmas
BJ Behnken and AnnaMaire Jakubielski share with Braxton of how they are serving a free Christmas dinner to whoever would like with Christmas music and…
Community SpotlightHelping Teens Through Addiction
Jamey and Judy Barnes lost their son to an accidental drug overdose in 2017. Now, they're supporting high school seniors to inform them of the danger of drugs…
Community SpotlightA Fun Way to Celebrate Christmas This Year
Did you know that Christmas Trees can keep a family warm this winter? And no, that doesn't mean using them for firewood or kindling. Deck the Trees in Black…
Community SpotlightCare After Trauma
Trauma Intervention Program of WNC provides care for people who've gone through a nightmare. They partner with 911 call centers to connect with those who've…
Community SpotlightStaying Healthy During the Holidays
Cold, Flu, RSV, Covid - you name it... It's going around. What's going on? How can you and your family stay healthy? Victoria Dunkle from Advent Health joins…
Community SpotlightFostering Opportunity in Western North Carolina
Alex Williams from Fostering Hopes joins Braxton this week to give an update about all that is happening in this Foster Care Ministry. Today, hear how he and…
Community SpotlightUntil the Whole World Hears with Morgan Jackson
"And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come" Matthew 24:14 That's…
Community SpotlightFinding a Spouse in God's Time
Most young women dream of their wedding day - they have a mental image of who they want there, what they want things to look like, maybe even where they'd like…
Community SpotlightHelping Children Without a Family
Thousands of children in North Carolina are without homes or parents. How do you think that reality could have changed your life? Would you be where you are…
Community SpotlightThe Importance of Honeybees
Did you know that one of the most important things to our survival as humans is the honeybee? That's right! They pollinate many of the fruits and veggies we…
Community SpotlightServing Christmas Dinner in Hendersonville
Matthew 5:16 "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." A great reminder to be…
Community SpotlightOwning a Business as a Christian
Living a life for Christ can be tough! But how do you honor God when you own a business? Today on Community Spotlight, Scott Whitley from C12, shares the…
Community SpotlightFighting Spiritual Warfare as a Single
We know that spiritual warfare is a real thing that hits every Christian. Having someone to talk to when it does is so important, but what do you do if you're…
Community SpotlightHow to Help Teens Through Substance Abuse
Fighting for freedom from addiction can consume someone's life. You may know that all too well, or see someone you know dealing with it. There is a way out…
Community SpotlightThe Importance of Cancer Screenings for Women
Many women have, will have, or know someone with Breast Cancer. What do you do if you can't afford the doctors bill, or need support through your journey? Kim…
Community SpotlightReaching the Hispanic Culture
The Hispanic culture is rich and the bond Hispanics have for family is unmatched. Because of that, Hispanics see the world through a lens much different than…
Community SpotlightHow to Avoid Cyber Threats
Ever clicked on a link you shouldn't have? Or maybe you keep hearing about cyber security threats or warners and wonder what those are. Today, Kelli Burgin…
Community SpotlightIs God Calling You to the Mission Field?
Have you ever felt that God was speaking to you about missionary work? Maybe it's been for a while, or maybe it's recently. It can be scary to say yes not…
Community SpotlightReaching Kids for Jesus
What is the key to reach the next generation? Lydia Kaiser from Child Evangelism Fellowship believes it's discipleship. The hard part, is that it takes time…
Community SpotlightFoster Care: Why It's Important
If you grew up in a home with a good family, think about what it would have been like for you if you didn't have your parents, or a family like that? That's…
Community SpotlightServing Churches
Today hear what God is doing through the work of churches and families in Hendersonville, NC. Rebecca Moon, from the Carolina Baptist Association, shares what…
Community SpotlightServing the Hispanic Community
Did you know that the Hispanic population in Hendersonville, NC has more than doubled in the last 15 years? When Jose Alonso of Hendersonville Baptist Church…
Community SpotlightFighting Recidivism
We all love our routines don’t we? Schedules, lifestyles, habits, it can be hard to break them – especially start over. Think about what it might be like for…
Community SpotlightWho is God?
Who is God? Genna Stotts is a speaker at the 2022 "God Is" Retreat and is sharing with us her passion to help people see who God is.
Community SpotlightHelping Deaf Meet Jesus
Did you know that around 98 percent of the deaf population don't have a relationship with Jesus? There is such a great language and culture barrier that it…
Community SpotlightLiving With Loss
Have you ever lost someone close to you? The days, months, years after can be hard – and learning how to grieve during that process is so important. That’s…
Community SpotlightLet The People Pray
Doug Small joins Braxton this week as they talk about the importance of prayer. Doug is leading a movement called Project Pray that from June 1-5 there will be…
Community SpotlightOne Big Happy Family
Denver, NC Author Teresa Auten joins Braxton this week. Teresa's new book Harbor Home is available this Tuesday (May 24), and today she shares stories from her…
Community SpotlightThe Cycle of Homelessness
Every behavioral habit has a beginning. They stem from something deep inside of us, and pinpointing the source starts restoration. The issue of homelessness…
Community SpotlightA Mom's Relationships
If you're a mom, there's a good chance you've felt stuck in the middle once or twice. Wanting to please everyone and doing your best to see that everyone is…
Community SpotlightHow to Heal After Losing a Child
The most unexpected of the unexpected happened and you attended your child's funeral. Now what? Your world has been turned upside down. Who can you lean on?…
Community SpotlightSummer Camp for Girls
Ever wonder if your daughter is ready for the challenges of High School? That's where Shine Camp founder Debbie Presnell found herself when her daughter…
Community SpotlightFighting Human Trafficking
You may not know it, but behind the scenes, there is a growing industry that is destroying lives around the world. It's Human Trafficking. Legacy of Hope…
Community SpotlightHelp for Ukraine
What would you do if you had to leave your country and not know if you could ever come back to your home? That's reality for many who've fled Ukraine. Jeff…
Community SpotlightHelping Families Who've Lost Infants
Ezekiel’s Journey 5K is dedicated to Ezekiel, the son of Nathanael and Kaytlin Morgan who passed away as a newborn. Mountain Area Pregnancy Services (MAPS)…
Community SpotlightHelping Teens See The World Like God Does
Telling the news through a Christian Worldview in 10 minutes. That's what World Watch is doing each weekday for kids and teens globally. Much like other short…
Community SpotlightCelebrate Easter by Running
As Easter approaches, we all look for ways to remind ourselves of what Christ did for us two thousand years ago. Did you know that a good way to do that is run…
Community SpotlightFighting Addiction as a Mother
This week hear of what Western Carolina Rescue Ministries is doing for mothers battling addiction through their sister ministry Abbas House. You'll hear from…
Community SpotlightLife Change for Kids
Kids everywhere carry things they should not have to. Some may be bullied, some could be depressed, others may have pressure from parents or friends, but the…
Community SpotlightKids Can Be Kids
Life the last few years has been stressful for all of us, especially kids. Fun just hasn't been the same for them and this week on Community Spotlight, Camp…
Community SpotlightFeeding the Hungry in Upstate South Carolina
Ever struggled to put food on the table? It can be easy to take food for granted. But what happens when finding food is a struggle? Redd Martin knows that…
Community SpotlightHow to Start a Foster Care Ministry
Is there a need for a foster care ministry in your church or community? There is a growing need for foster parents, but there also not many ministries to…
Community SpotlightHow to Take a Stand for Jesus
This week, Braxton chats with Miss Asheville 2022 McKenzie Justice about her faith journey. She shares how God used a challenging time to bring her to…
Community SpotlightWhere to Find Free Clothes for Prom
Ten years ago, Kristina Killebrew noticed too many students were missing school dances because they couldn't afford things like a dress, tux, shoes, jewelry…
Community SpotlightHow to Overcome Addiction
What do drug or alcohol abuse also have in common with too much social media, overeating, or lust? The answer is, they all have potential to become addictive…