Light1031

Part 2 of 2. 

In this deeply personal and unfiltered episode, we sit down with Tracy and Ruthie Salter, members of Lighthouse church and the family of Russell Salter, who died by suicide. Together, we enter into a raw and heartfelt conversation about grief, faith, and the painful journey of navigating life after such a profound loss.

This episode is for those who are grieving, and those who need to hear that they are not al...

In this deeply personal and unfiltered episode, we sit down with Tracy and Ruthie Salter, members of Lighthouse church and the family of Russell Salter, who died by suicide. Together, we enter into a raw and heartfelt conversation about grief, faith, and the painful journey of navigating life after such a profound loss.

This episode is for those who are grieving, and those who need to hear that they are not alone in their ...

In this episode, we’re joined by Pastor Ric Eddings of Cherokee Baptist Church, who will be the featured speaker at our upcoming Renewal Service (or as we call it throughout this episode "Renew") Of course, we don't know why, but it didn't stop us. We spend time getting to know Ric and his family, hear the story of how they came to Cherokee Baptist, and dive into his heart for ministry.

Ric shares about...

Join Pastor Mark and Ruthie Salter as they finish the discusion as they revisit the events at Lighthouse Church during Hurricane Helene in 2024 and the response to the community that followed.  Months after the event, Pastor Mark and Ruthie shared how God used Lighthouse in a mighty way to love the community of Western North Carolina.  

During this episode, Ruthie and Pastor Mark share some of the takeaways, encouragements...

Join Pastor Mark and Ruthie Salter as they continue to discuss and revisit the events at Lighthouse Baptist Church during Hurricane Helene in 2024 and the response to the community that followed.  Months after the event, Pastor Mark and Ruthie shared how God used Lighthouse in a mighty way to love the community of Western North Carolina.  

During this episode, Ruthie and Pastor Mark share stories of people and interactions through t...

Join Pastor Mark and Ruthie Salter as they discuss and revisit the events at Lighthouse Baptist Church during Hurricane Helene in 2024 and the response to the community that followed.  Months after the event, Pastor Mark and Ruthie shared how God used Lighthouse in a mighty way to love the community of Western North Carolina.  

This is part one of three. 

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How many times have you entered a new year with the goal of getting healthier, losing weight, or even beginning a spiritual activity like reading the Bible?  

Pastor Mark and special guest Taylor Rogers take on the ideas of reading scripture, prayer, and church attendance with an eye on making lasting changes so that these disciplines can be permanent.  

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In episode 22, Beckie Langston joins us to discuss and promote the Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center. In this episode, we discussed some of the history and challenges facing young ladies in and around our community. We also talk about the importance of churches and how pastors can make a difference through some of their verbiage and provide opportunities to minister in this area. 

We also want to encourage you to keep the Center,...

In episode 21, LaTasha Queen joins us for the first episode of Light1031 in 2024. This episode will cover Heritage Christian Academy. We discussed some exciting aspects of the school, including its history and current status. LaTasha also addresses some misconceptions about the school. Eventually, we end our talk with how you, the listener, can be praying for the students, teachers, and administrators at Heritage. 

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In episode 20, Ruthie Salter joins us at the one-year recording of Light1031. This episode will cover the 2023 year in review. We look back and think about all the wonderful things God has done in and through the podcast and Lighthouse church. We also discuss some of our favorites and what we look forward to in the coming year.    

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In episode 19, Taylor Rogers (Pastor Mark's daughter) joins us and takes over the hosting duties because Pastor Mark is the interview chair. This is a version of our "Ask Pastor Mark Series."  This episode generally talks about Pastor Appreciation Month (typically October). Still, we try to give specific examples of what we can do for our pastor.  

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In episode 18, we talk to Brandy and Aniston Underwood. Emerie is also in the recording and shares a quick "hi" towards the beginning. This family is about one year after the tragedy of Aniston and Emerie losing their father to suicide. However, they share what it is like to deal with grief, leaning on one another, and finding hope in Jesus. 

We hope hearing this story will encourage you. 

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In episode 17, we talk to Amanda Martinsen. Amanda discusses some perspectives on Womans Missionary Union (we often will refer to it as WMU) from more of a state level. In the podcast, we discuss some of the worries, concerns, and exciting things happening for WMU. 

We are thankful to have Amanda as a guest on the Light1031 podcast. She graciously recorded this episode a day before Lighthouse hosted a regional WMU Abound Leadership ...

In episode 16, we talk to Bill and Sherry Cabe. They discuss the life of their son, Lyle, and the tragedy of his overdose. However, Sherry and Bill's story does not end. Instead of choosing to do nothing, they (after much prayer) decide to be part of a solution of hope. They decided to get behind International Overdose Awareness Day and other local opportunities. 

We hope hearing this story will encourage you. 

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In episode 15, we talk to Pam Markford. Pam shares a unique side of any medical issue: being a caregiver. It takes a lot of people to help someone get through any medical problem. Often there is a primary caregiver, and in this instance, Pam shares some of her story. Pam and Bob have been very open in sharing their story, and we thank them for being able to talk and possibly help the next person. 

We hope hearing this story will enc...

In episode 14, we talk to Shondra Collini. Shondra shares a personal story of her breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and life after reconstruction. Because of the subject matter, it was appropriate to have Ruthie Salter as a co-host for this episode to cover some topics. 

We hope that you hear the personal side of Shondra's cancer story and its effect on her and others in her life.  

We hope hearing this story will encourage yo...

In episode 13, we talk to Katie Quiring and Cristy Rogers. Both are public school teachers and members of Lighthouse.  
What is it to be a Christian and a public school teacher? Most of us don't think much about this profession unless our children are in school or someone in our family is a teacher.   What does it mean to be a teacher? What are some of the challenges, blessings, and encouragements of a teacher? We discuss ...

In episode 12, we talk to Bob Markford. Bob shares his life over the past year, including a cancer diagnosis. We spoke to Bob specifically about what got him through the treatment and (at this recording) the recovery process. 

As a quick note, Bob does an excellent job trying to say "thank you" to the many people involved in his journey over the past year. In case we forgot someone, please forgive us. 

We hope hearing his s...