Community Spotlight

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 food for families in need there. Hear what God is doing through the work of Samaritan's Purse as Ken Isaacs shares today on Community Spotlight.

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 addicted to drugs and alcohol to help save theirs. Hear her story today and how she's started the non profit "A Light Unto My Path" to help.

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 decorations at the Salvation Army in Hendersonville, NC this Christmas. They invite people to come and experience Christmas in a new way and also ask you to get involved and help volunteer.

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. Today, you'll hear their story and learn how they fill Christmas stockings each year to help raise awareness.

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 Mountain, NC are working with local downtown businesses to decorate trees to use as a fundraiser to Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministries Heating Fuel Fund. Hear how as Braxton talks with Libba Fairleigh today.

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 called the center after a tragedy. Hear how Christi Hays and her team are doing this and how you can volunteer today.

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 Braxton this week to talk about it.

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 his team are working to provide a home, finances, yard work and more to a willing married couple who will foster children. The need is great, will you prayerfully consider?

"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 the Great Commision. But how do we reach those who have never heard? That's the goal of Faith Comes By Hearing - to audio record the Bible into every language by 2033. But how? Morgan Jackson from Faith Comes by Hearing shares how today on Co...

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 to be married. But, sometimes, finding the who takes longer than most. Emma Danzey grew up in Hickory, North Carolina and felt those same desires. But, she found herself in her mid to late 20s without a husband. Have you been there? Emma jo...

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 today without the care of family? Jeremy Canipe is here to share about his involvement with the Baptist Children's Home of North Carolina and how you can do the same.

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 eat, and even help provide food through pollination that most of the cattle in the United States thrives on. So, honeybees are very important! Today, Leigh Ann Brink joins Braxton from the East Tennessee Bee Association to talk about how we ca...

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 eager to serve others, just like Jesus served us through His sacrifice. So, every Christmas, the Bounty of Bethlehem in Hendersonville, NC serves a meal to anyone who would like to come. It's at the local Salvation Army office and today Ann...

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 importance of joining together with other believing business owners. C12 is an organization of christian business owners that meets once a month to encourage each other. Learn today how you can join a group near you.

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 a single adult without strong community? Kris Swiatocho from the Singles Network shares stories today from her walk with Christ and how she's learned to fight back when spiritual warfare hits.

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 though, and today, Sarah Keel shares how she found freedom in her life and encourages you in the same way. Sarah is the Executive Director of Renew Knoxville in East Tennessee, and she also talks about what her organization is doing to help tee...

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 Battle, Executive Director of Hope Chest for Women, shares how her organization fights for women like this every day. Her story of why she does what she does will touch your heart, and you'll learn how you can get involved with the Hope Ches...

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 other cultures would. So, reaching a Hispanic family or community for the gospel, takes a special attention to detail. Learn today how Chris Swanson and his team at Samaritan's Purse in Boone, NC are doing just that.

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, Director of Technology and Human Industry division of Montreat College, shares her knowledge of how to protect yourselves from hackers online and what to do it you’ve clicked the link you shouldn’t have.

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 knowing where He may send you. It could be overseas, but did you know you can me a missionary at your place of work? Today, Jenny Noyes, from New Wineskins Missionary Network, shares how they support missionaries, gives advice on how you can ans...

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, dedication, and people to do it. CEF has a number of programs to help reach the goal, and today Lydia shares how you can plug into your local CEG through a Good News club or a Back Yard Club.

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 reality for thousands of kids in the foster care system around the world. Today hear from Vicki Britton and Able Carrico of the importance of Foster Care and they give you some ways you can take part even if you can't foster a child.

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 her and the association do for their community. Wanna know how you can help your local Baptist Association? Rebecca has some tips.

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 hears that, he knows that is a lot of ministry opportunities. Hear today what he, his wife, and many others are doing now to reach the Hispanic community in Hendersonville.

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 those who are released after extended stays in prison – talk about life change, right? Well, how do they get back on their feet? That’s just it – many times they don’t. They wind up picking up right back where they left off only to wind up in...