Community Spotlight
This weekly feature highlights the work people are doing in The Light FM’s listening area. You’ll hear interesting and lively conversations with community difference makers.
Episodes
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 generational cycles, r...
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 transformation th...
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 understand addiction, ...
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 5,000 backpacks ...
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&m...
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 has grown int...
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, now in its 21s...
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...
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 arres...
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 n...
Braxton sits down with Jameson Healy, founder of Autistic Faith, to unpack how churches can welcome and disciple people with autism and ADHD. Jameson shares his story, why so many neurodivergent adults feel unseen on Sundays, and practical steps—like buddy systems, volunteer training, and awa...
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