Community Spotlight

If you need encouragement, then listen to Jordan St. Cyr and Anne Graham Lotz sharing about the promise of Jesus Christ being with us in the midst of life's "Fires."

Communities are driven by connection - being with and serving people you love. So, what can tear down communities? The answer is being apart/separate/or alone. Today on Community Spotlight, learn how and why communities everywhere have become disconnected in a time where we're more connected than ever through the internet. Spartanburg, SC author Jack Eason shares things he learned while writing "T...

"Statistics show that 84% of those who accept Christ as savior and Lord, do so between ages 4 and 14. Why is that? And as Christians, what can we do to reach children in that age range for Christ? Listen to Community Spotlight this week as Braxton poses those questions to Lois Pemberton of Child Evangelism Fellowship in Winston Salem, NC. She also shares about the Good News Club after school progr...

"...and David danced before the Lord with all his might" - Psalm 149:3. The model verse for King David Christian Conservatory in Charlotte, NC. Started by Salvatore and Barb Messina in 1985 - pioneering something new: a dance company that's mission is to praise the Lord. Today on Community Spotlight, they share how God moved in their lives and hearts to help their students learn fine arts while he...

This week on Community Spotlight, learn about the exciting and encouraging work Chris Jernigan and his team at South Mountain Children and Family Services are doing. They're making a difference in the lives of kids everyday through a concept you may have never heard of - A Foster Community.

If you've raised a child, you know how challenging it can be. Those challenges are multiplied for low-income families, making it difficult to provide even diapers. That's why Helping Mama's exists. And today you'll hear from Jamie Lackey (Atlanta) and Tess Frear (Knoxville) about the work they're doing to help moms in their area.

Did you know that horses have a distinct ability to help children with disabilities? It's an amazing thing, and Faith and Friends in Corryton, Tennessee (near Knoxville) not only provide horse therapy, but their non-profit rescues abandoned or unwanted horses to find homes for them. Listen as Braxton talks with Becca Boggess (Baugess) about how this organization helps the Corryton and Knoxville Co...

For kids who live in a tough neighborhood or don't have a great home life, what do they do after school? That's the question A Better World Charlotte strives to answer every day, and their Communications Director, Anthony Panciocco, shares today how they do that. He takes us behind the scenes and shares stories of how God is working in kids lives in the West Charlotte area through A Better World C...

January is Sanctity of Life Month, and today on Community Spotlight Kristi Brown from Mountain Area Pregnancy Services tells Braxton of how God uses their ministry to help change and save lives each day. Kristi also shares stories of how she's seen first hand the Lord's work in the hearts of those considering abortion to chose life. Listen and learn about this great organization today!

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 to all of us at some point, and to help prevent it from happening again, listen to this week’s Community Spotlight where Braxton talks with the Director of Plugged In, Adam Holtz. Adam shares some guidelines of how to protect the eyes and mor...

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 for them. You want them to be safe and know they can't do what they once could - but they still want to be independent. Today on Community Spotlight, Jim Tatum, the Director or Serve our Seniors in Catawba County, shares how God has moved in...

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 for. Today on Community Spotlight, Sara Thomas shares stories of how God uses her and other staff in the kids lives, but also how God ministers to her through those same kids.

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 volunteers at The Wilkes Ministry of Hope, people in Wilkes County, North Carolina see physical needs met, but most importantly, spiritual needs. Listen this week as John tells Braxton the driving force behind this ministry, and learn how YOU can h...

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 for Veterans Services that the Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Mission (ABCCM) provide, and their director, Brandon Wilson, highlights the work his team does to go beyond the call of duty for veterans in WNC.

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 that? Like singles. Kris Swiatocho from The Singles Network speaks to those never married or lost a spouse today, but also to everyone else about how they can include singles in what they do this year. You'll find encouragement today from w...

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 that and more this week as Braxton speaks with Doctor Teresa Herbert from Advent Health Hendersonville.

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, but behind the scenes, The Salvation Army is working harder than ever. With the global pandemic, they're seeing an influx of people that need their help - in turn, they need US! Learn how you can help the Salvation Army when you listen to thi...

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 may not be able to take part in the traditions of Thanksgiving? Many of those people live around us, and need our help now more than ever. Today on Community Spotlight, Kara Irani from MANNA FoodBank in Asheville, NC shares with us how her de...

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 our lives, maybe you're going through one of those times right now. If so, listen to Community Spotlight this week as the Teaching Pastor and CEO of Living on the Edge, Chip Ingram, gives us practical tips on how to give our stress to God and...

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 Spotlight this week as Braxton talks with the founder of the Ananias Foundation, Michael Clark. Michael has a history of domestic violence before he came to Christ, and has some encouragement for you today about God's saving grace and...

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, but Dan Nordberg will give you hope when pondering that thought today. Dan serves as the Director of Rural Affairs for the U.S. Small Business Administration and gives us his outlook on the future of small businesses.

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 followed, they immediately felt God leading them to start Christopher's Hope Foundation. A non-profit designed to help sponsor and bring Hope Squads to as many schools as they can. Today, listen to their story and hear Larry's heart in how God h...

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 Family. Paul even gives you practical steps that will help you teach your kids how to use their social media.

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 this week to Community Spotlight as Braxton speaks with BJ Behnken from First Contact Addiction Ministries. She shares simple ways you can first identify the problem and lend a helping hand. First Contact Addiction Ministries also has an excite...

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 this week as Braxton speaks with Amie Winstead the Area Coordinator for Cumberland Pathway East Tennessee Division about how to still pack your shoebox this year! Help us build 500 shoeboxes this year --> https://build-a-shoebox.samaritanspur...