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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 SpotlightKids and Screens
Have you caught yourself watching a movie either in the theater or at home, and realized that maybe your kids shouldn’t be viewing it? It’s probably happened…
Community SpotlightCaring for Aging Parents
Have a senior in your life? Maybe it's a neighbor, friend at church, or maybe one or both of your parents are at an age now where you're pondering what's next…
Community SpotlightLoving on Kids
Nestled in the heart of Black Mountain North Carolina, the staff at Black Mountain Home For Children dedicate their heart, time, and soul to the kids they care…
Community SpotlightHope to the Hurting
Through all that's happened over the past year, what people need most right now is hope in Jesus Christ. And through the work of John Triplett and many…
Community SpotlightHow to Help Veterans
Did you know that about 40 percent of the North Carolina homeless veteran population lives in Buncombe County? The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the need…
Community SpotlightSingleness During the Holidays
The holidays are some of the hardest days of the year for many people. While the world celebrates family and relationships - what do people do who may not have…
Community SpotlightStaying Safe and Healthy Around the Holidays
Unsure about gathering with family this Christmas season? Or maybe you're curious about when the Coronavirus Vaccine will be available to the public. Learn all…
Community SpotlightChanging Lives Through The Pandemic
It's a popular sight this time of year: A Salvation Army volunteer wearing red, ringing a bell, and wishing you a Merry Christmas. It may look normal to you…
Community SpotlightGiving Back This Holiday Season with MANNA FoodBank
When you hear the word Thanksgiving, what comes to mind? Turkey? Football? Family get togethers? Have you ever thought about those who are less fortunate and…
Community SpotlightBiblical Ways to Overcome Stress with Chip Ingram
Stressed out. Could those two words describe how you've felt at any point this year? This month? If we're honest, we've all dealt with stress at some time in…
Community SpotlightCan God Forgive That?
Could God still love me after I did that? That's a question many people struggle with throughout their lifetime. Maybe you are right now. If so, listen to…
Community SpotlightHow To Start A Small Business During COVID-19
Have a dream to start your own small business? 2020 has brought unexpected challenges that may have you wondering if you ought to continue pursuing that goal…
Community SpotlightChild Suicide
In January of 2019, Larry Lawrence and his wife experienced something they never thought they would: their 14-year-old son took his life. In the days that…
Community SpotlightSocial Media Use in Tense Times with Paul Batura from Focus on the Family
This week, join Braxton in learning how we can use social media to lift up and encourage others even during an election with Paul Batura from Focus On The…
Community SpotlightHelping a Friend Through a Drug Addiction
Seeing someone struggle with an addiction to drugs or alcohol is never easy, and if you've ever wanted to help them but you weren't sure what to do, listen…
Community SpotlightHow to Pack a OCC Shoebox at Home
With all that has gone on in 2020 everyone and everything has been affected - including Operation Christmas Child (OCC). If you've never heard of OCC, listen…
Community SpotlightWhat To Do When You Have Back Pain
We all know someone who deals with back pain. Maybe that someone is you. Listen this week as Braxton chats with Jessica Grochowsky from Cornerstone Physical…
Community SpotlightLiving with Addiction
Do you know someone struggling with addiction? Or maybe you are struggling with addiction and not sure what to do. This week on Community Spotlight, listen as…
Community SpotlightCaring for Aging Parents
Struggling with the decision of how to help a senior in your life? Maybe it’s one or both of your parents, grandparents, or a dear friend. Either way…
Community SpotlightSmall Businesses in WNC
Small Businesses are the heart and soul of local communities, and last week Jovita Carrnanza visited Asheville, NC and spoke with several small business owners…
Community SpotlightWays to Listen to The Bible
Taking on the project to translate the Bible into every language is a huge responsibility, but God is blessing that task through the work of many at Faith…
Community SpotlightHelping the Elderly Get Around in Knoxville
This week on Community Spotlight here how Nancy Welch and many other volunteers in Knox County serve their community by helping provide transportation to the…
Community SpotlightHearing God Through Music
This week hear the story of how God used evangelist Craig Church to start one of the largest Christian Music festivals in the Southeast. Craig has watched the…
Community SpotlightChrist Over Covid
How has COVID-19 affected other countries? How is God moving overseas during the pandemic? To answer those questions and more, Michael Johnson, the President…
Community SpotlightWhat Does The Bible Say About Stress And Anxiety Part 2
Admit it or not, we all deal with stress and/or anxiety, especially in today’s times. But how do we process all the information we receive and not let anxiety…
Community SpotlightCOVID-19 Symptoms and Kids
How might a child’s COVID-19 symptoms differ from an adult? How can you be flexible with your kids as information about the virus is ever-changing? Listen this…
Community SpotlightStress And Anxiety Part 1
Life has always been overwhelming, but 2020 has taken a toll on many, pushing stress and anxiety levels through the roof. How do we handle it? How do we manage…
Community SpotlightPlanning for Retirement
Retirement, whether five or 25 years down the road for you, is a time that our Heavenly Father has great things in store. As Bruce Bruinsma, the Founder and…
Community SpotlightKids and Chores
Ever had a child who refused to help with chores? Or maybe, you’re curious how to begin giving chores to your young kids. Listen this week as Braxton asks…
Community SpotlightBeing Creative When Plans Change
Need something fun, exciting, yet different to do with your family this Independence Day? Listen as Dave and Ann Wilson, hosts of Family Life Today, share…
Community SpotlightWill I Ever Find Victory Over My Addiction?
Know someone who has gone or is going through substance abuse and you didn’t know how to help/minister to them? This week’s Community Spotlight will be an…
Community SpotlightRemaining Safe and Healthy
This week on Community Spotlight, Cory Reeves, CEO of Advent Health Hendersonville shares with us recommendations and guidelines to remain safe and healthy as…
Community SpotlightWhat's Next for Our Country with Alex Azar
This week on Community Spotlight, The LightFM’s Executive Director Jim Kirkland sat down with United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar…
Community SpotlightTeen Girls Camp in WNC
Need a Biblically solid teen girl’s camp for your daughter or granddaughter to attend this summer? Then listen to this week’s Community Spotlight to learn how…
Community SpotlightServing Your Community During COVID
The American Red Cross continues to serve your community during COVID-19 - but they need your help. Gina Bishop, the Community Recruitment Leader for Western…
Community SpotlightInternational Day For The Unreached
Want to know more about IDU? Listen now for a special Community Spotlight where Braxton speaks with Alliance for the Unreached board member Wayne Pederson…
Community SpotlightMinistering to those in need
This week on Community Spotlight, Braxton speaks with the Executive Director of the Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Mission (ABCCM Scott Rogers about…
Community SpotlightFaith Over Fear
COVID-19 has changed lives all over the world recently, but the Slavic Gospel Association and their President Michael Johnson are using their initiative…
Community SpotlightHow To Minister To Kids From Broken Homes
Ever struggle talking or witnessing to a child who has a tough home life? Do you wish you could be someone to give them love and support but don’t know how?…
Community SpotlightExercising at Home
Kellie Stewart, co-owner of The Spa Athletic Club in Hickory, shares with Braxton great ideas for families and individuals to exercise at home with everyday…
Community SpotlightGrowing Closer to Your Son
Wondering how you can continue training your son while at home? Listen this week as Mark Hancock, the CEO of Trail Life USA shares with Braxton ideas of how…
Community SpotlightHow We Will Beat COVID - 19
This week on Community Spotlight, join Braxton as he talks with Dr. James Early from East Asheville Family Medicine about COVID-19. Dr. Early provides…
Community SpotlightSong Collage: I Will Fear No More
Song Collage: I Will Fear No More by The Light FM
Community SpotlightPersonal Finances During The Pandemic
This week join Braxton in his conversation with the CEO of Crown Financial Ministries, Chuck Bentley. Chuck gives us an optimistic outlook on the U.S. economy…
Community SpotlightPastor Prayers
Local area pastors and some of the pastors and speakers from The Light FM teaching programs recorded prayers for this time. Pastor Bruce Frank - Biltmore…
Community SpotlightSpring Impact Days - Listener Stories - 3
Be encouraged by the work God is doing through The Light FM!
Community SpotlightSpring Impact Days - Listener Stories - 2
More stories of the amazing work God is doing through The Light FM.
Community SpotlightSpring Impact Days: Listener Stories 1
Spring Impact Days: Listener Stories 1 by The Light FM
Community SpotlightLearning about COVID - 19
Victoria Dunkle from Advent Health helps us understand exactly what COVID-19 is and how Advent Health is working to prevent the spread of the disease. Most…
Community SpotlightWhat You Need to Know About the 2020 Census
Received a letter in the mail from the 2020 Census yet? If not, learn what to expect when you find the envelope in the mail, or how to log online and submit…
Community SpotlightWash Your Hands Song from Danny Gokey
Danny Gokey, "As a dad of 4 kids, the health of my family is really important to me. In light of all of the public health concerns that we are facing, I wanted…
Community SpotlightDress To Impress Ministries
This week hear the heart of McKenzie Bailey, the Event Coordinator for Dress To Impress Ministries out of Granite Falls, NC. McKenzie and her team are…
Community SpotlightOvercoming The Loss of a Child
Join Braxton this week to learn how Dan Courtine and his wife are overcoming the unexpected loss of their son with their work with the Jameson's Joy…
Community SpotlightWNC Peer Support Network
Know a First Responder? Maybe you are a First Responder? Listen this week as Braxton talks with Ned Fowler and Rick Baker from the Western North Carolina Peer…
Community SpotlightRefocusing on God's Love
This week join Braxton as he talks with Allen Huffman, the Director of NCN Ministries. We learn how the ministry started and how God is using Allen and his…
Community SpotlightLove This Life Event
Black Oak Heights Baptist Church in Knoxville and their Pastor Todd Stinnett are putting on a Valentine's Day event called, "Love this Life." Pastor Todd…
Community SpotlightHot Seat with Jason And Carol
Carol and Jason of the new Morning Show are both in the hot seat in this podcast! They're asking each other questions to get to know each other. Listen in and…