Community Spotlight

In this episode of Community Spotlight , Braxton talks with Dave Johnson from Camp Tapawingo in East Tennessee about the life-changing impact of Christian summer camp ministry. Dave shares the rich history behind the camp, powerful stories of kids coming to know Jesus, and how Camp Tapawingo continues to create unforgettable experiences through worship, mentorship, outdoor adventures, and communit...

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 that brings hope, stability, and the love of Christ to kids who need it most.

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 newly released women—restoring identity, rebuilding lives, and showing what true unconditional love looks like.

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 Knoxville neighborhoods—raising up the next generation to follow Jesus and lead with purpose.

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 disabilities and their families. What began with just a couple of people has grown into a thriving program offering connection, activities, and a sense of purpose for those often overlooked. From meeting in borrowed spaces to stepping out in fa...

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 year-round mission impacting families across Elkin, Wilkes, and surrounding counties. Through providing toys, food, and Bibles to those in need, the ministry opens doors to share the lasting hope of Jesus. Hear how their work with local schools...

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 in Statesville and Salisbury, NC. What started as a small Bible study has grown into a program impacting over 400 young men weekly—using athletics, mentorship, and discipleship to point them to Jesus. Hear how God is breaking generati...

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 global impact. From drilling wells to rescuing children from slavery, their mission is rooted in sharing the gospel through tangible action. Allison breaks down the shocking reality of the world water crisis—and how just $5 can give some...

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 life-changing mission serving the homeless in Hickory, NC. Since 2012, Strong Life has focused on building real relationships, offering practical support like meals, clothing, and job assistance, while ultimately pointing people to lasting tra...

Braxton sits dow to talk with Christian Emergency Relief Team.

Braxton talks to Excell College about their impact in the community!

Braxtons sits down with Joni and Friends for this weeks Community Spotlight!

Braxton sits down with Wings of Mercy on this weeks Community Spotlight!

Braxton talks to Shepherds for Sheepdogs about their impact in the community!

Braxton talks to The Singles Network about their impact in the community!

Braxton Critcher talks about the works of Embrace Grace in the community!

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 Middle Tennessee. Sarah shares how God led her through an uncomfortable season of change, her calling as a ministry builder, and her passion for Christ-centered addiction recovery. The conversation dives into how churches can better understa...

In this Community Spotlight episode, Braxton sits down with Mark Abernathy from North Carolina Baptists on Mission to highlight the impact of the Appalachian Christmas Outreach. The conversation covers how churches across North Carolina partner together to serve families in Appalachia through winter essentials, backpacks, and the hope of the Gospel. Mark shares how the initiative has grown from 5,...

Community Spotlight with Braxton Critcher shines a light on Mission Christmas , a year-round outreach based in Statesville that’s been serving families across North Carolina for more than a decade. Braxton talks with Ben Loomis about how his wife Kate started Mission Christmas with a simple goal—to help kids in need—and how God has grown it far beyond what they imagined. From pro...

Braxton talks with Rachel Cox, who oversees Brazil and the Dominican Republic for One Vision International, a Knoxville-based ministry that meets practical needs—like medical care, education, and job skills—as a bridge to sharing the gospel. Rachel highlights their Christ-centered sewing program in the DR, which began with two volunteers teaching a small group of women basic skills and...

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 brings the whole community together to serve anyone in need. Christopher shares how he first got involved as a junior high student and how the love and unity he experienced back then drew him back to lead the ministry today. The event, hoste...

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 describes their food outreach, financial assistance, baby closet, wood-cutting efforts, and their growing ramp-building ministry, all of which open doors for pointing people to Jesus. The episode focuses especially on their annual Toy Store,...

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 provides professionally trained service dogs to disabled veterans and first responders. But these aren’t just dogs—they’re doorways to healing, reintegration, and Gospel conversations. Hear how this grassroots ministry went f...

In this Community Spotlight, Braxton sits down with Catherine and Jody from Focus Ministries in Knoxville and Powell, Tennessee — a Christ-centered nonprofit dedicated to walking alongside women during and after incarceration. Jody shares her powerful story of a 27-year drug addiction, early arrests, and ultimately a life transformed by Jesus. Her experience fuels her passion to remind incar...

Braxton sits down with Sheriff Ricky Buchanan to break down how today’s scammers spoof legit numbers (even banks and sheriff’s offices), pressure victims to stay on the line, and demand payment via gift cards or cash drops. Hear real cases—from fake jury-duty warrants to an “FBI” impersonator who walked away with $25,000—and learn the non-negotiables: law enforc...