Community Spotlight

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.

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 presents great challenges that Signs for Hope in Asheville, NC are working to overcome. Hear Becky Lloyd share the story of how the ministry began and how they are helping families with deaf everyday.

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 what Annette Anderson learned shortly after she lost her husband. That’s when she called The Light FM and a volunteer encouraged her to join a Christian-based grief community group called Grief Share. Annette found so much help in that group th...

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 prayer meetings in each US State. Doug encourages people to pray for our country, but he also gives some tips on how to start praying if you're a new believer.

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 time on Ocracoke Island off the Outer Banks of North Carolina and how her experiences there developed great examples for families. You'll hear solid insight for parents today on how to strengthen your families' home environment and create a...

Every behavioral habit has a beginning. They stem from something deep inside of us, and pinpointing the source starts restoration. The issue of homelessness stems from a lack of Jesus in our lives, according to CEO and Visionary of The Harvest Center Charlotte, Colin Pinkney. So, how do we stop homelessness and the cycle that many are trapped in? The answer is Jesus, but practically meeting needs...

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 happy, you spend so much time pouring into other people that you rarely get encouraged. How do you not just balance these relationships but see them flourish? Kris Swiatocho is here from The Singles Network to talk about her new study on Inten...

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? That's where Mary Jo Hill was 15 years ago when she lost her son. It's never been easy, but today she shares her story of how God has been with her through it all and is now using her to help women who have lost children through her ministry c...

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 inspired her to start a Christian summer camp for girls. Hear how God has worked through Debbie Presnell, Meg Russ, and others to help young women each summer at Shine Camp held in Black Mountain, NC.

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 International, based in Asheville, focused on Cambodia is doing what they can to help. Learn how they're doing that today on Community Spotlight as Braxton speaks with Bren Journey from Legacy of Hope International.

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 Garrison has seen those effects on a personal level. He is living in Poland as a minstionary operating his online Bible resources website StudyLight.org. For years he and his family have partnered with churches in Ukraine to run summer Bible ca...

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) supported the family along their journey and now host this 5K fundraiser in his and their honor. This week they talk about the care that MAPS brings to families and how you can be involved in this year's 5K.

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 news programs, they tell the top stories each morning and through in some good news stories too. Michelle Schlavin (Like Slave-in), and Hannah Harris tell Braxton all that goes into producing the show each day today on Community Spotlight.

The Light FM Listener Stories 2022

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 a 5K? Today on Community Spotlight, Braxton catches up with Jane Canon and Bethany Bryson from The Carry Your Cross 5K as they talk about how to connect their community with Easter each year with their event. Because this is not your normal...

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 Beckey Turchi as she shares how they meet physical and spiritual needs daily as they care for children and mothers.

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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 one thing that can help with any and all circumstances is Jesus. Lois Pemberton, the Director of Child Evangelism Fellowship for the Western Piedmont Region says kids today need the hope of Jesus now more than ever. Learn how your child can b...

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 Cedar Cliff Director Tim Brady tells Braxton of the need kids have to get back outside with other kids. He also shares of his excitement he sees in the next generation of young leaders.

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 struggle all too well. That's why he and his wife Cassandra started "Sunday Dinner with a Twist", where each Sunday evening they go out to feed the homeless of Upstate South Carolina. Learn about this unique ministry on Community Spotlight where...

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 support those that are. This week, Braxton talks with Richard Cagle from First Baptist Church in Hendersonville, NC about his passion for foster care, and he shares how he helped start their ministry and gives tips for how you can too.

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 salvation and also inspire her to use her platform for the gospel.

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, or makeup. So, she started Second Chance Prom Ministry out of Rio Revolution Church in Maryville, TN. People donate anything a student could use for a school dance making going to the event possible for many in East Tennessee. This years even...

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 in our lives. So, whatever it is for you, how do you drill down and find the root cause, and then find healing? That's what today's guests, Lenny Owens and Rich Riesz, discuss with Braxton on Community Spotlight. Learn how they both overcame...

Haywood County Sheriff Greg Christopher joins Braxton and shares how he revitalized the Haywood County Jail Ministry in 2013 and gives insight to the key components to how they saw growth and community change. Following some simple steps in your community, can help you see the same.