Community Spotlight

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.

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How to Make a Difference in the Life of a Veteran

How to Make a Difference in the Life of a Veteran

We are so thankful for our veterans! But we need to do more than just say we are, we need to show it!  Brandon Wilson with ABCCM has a heart for getting the community involved in the life of a veteran, and has some simple ways to share with you today! 

A Free Meal on Christmas in Hendersonville, NC

A Free Meal on Christmas in Hendersonville, NC

Christmas is one of the days we most look forward to each year isn't it!? You fondly remember Christmas as a child and still get excited each year to this day. But many people are lonely on Christmas. No matter the reason, Bounty of Bethlehem is helping put an end to that! No one should be lonely on Christmas! That's why for 40 years now Bounty of Bethlehem in Hendersonville, NC has served a Christmas dinner for free to anyone that would like to come! Hear more about that and how you and your family can help this year today on Community Spotlight. 

I Can Encourage My Pastor?

I Can Encourage My Pastor?

Pastors are so important! They encourage, pray, and give of themselves every single day! But, what happens when they need some encouragement or prayer? Learn what Energize Ministries does for pastors throughout Western North Carolina from their Director Andy Bowersox and how you can be intentional today and bless yours!

How Jesus Can Set Prisoners Free

How Jesus Can Set Prisoners Free

C.D. Osborne felt led to begin ministering to people in prison a few years ago, but had no idea what to expect. All he knew was that he was nervous about it. That's where God took over. Today on Community Spotlight hear C.D.'s story of how God used him then and is using him now to minister to those in prison. 

Making a Difference in the Life of a Veteran

Making a Difference in the Life of a Veteran

"Hey dad, why don't we give a house away to a veteran?" That's the question posed to Brandon Quinn by his son earlier this year. Instead of laughing it off, Brandon said "you know what? Why not!" Brandon is the founder of QB1 Enterprises, a affordable home building organization in Western North Carolina, and through is knowledge in home building, they are giving away a home to a veteran this veterans day! How?? Listen as Brandon shares his story and how this will impact the community. 

Unplug and Recharge with God!

Unplug and Recharge with God!

In today's culture, getting away to unplug has never been more important...especially for our teenagers. Bill Dingle with Icthus Ministries in Bryson City, NC has a retreat center designed for this! Hear more of how this is impacting his community today!
Getting Through the Holidays as a Single Adult

Getting Through the Holidays as a Single Adult

Never married, divorced, or widowed. Whatever the reason for singleness, that's where you are. In fact, that's where more than 50 percent of Americans are...single. What is God doing though in this season? He has a purpose for your life, but finding it is easier than you may think. Kris Swiatocho has lead The Singles Network Ministries for years and has a special word for singles today about how God is at work in your life.
The Need for Prayer

The Need for Prayer

According to a recent study, fewer than half of American Christians pray daily. That should not be! How do we regain a passion for prayer as a nation? By starting on a local level. Tonya Skelly and Greg Christopher have a heart to help foster local prayer groups and are here to talk about how! They've also started the Pray for North Carolina prayer walk coming up!
Hope for Women with Breast Cancer

Hope for Women with Breast Cancer

Hope is incredible isn't it? When it seems like all is going WRONG around you, a little glimmer of hope can keep you going. So, when a woman learns that she has breast cancer, many women feel like they have NO hope. But Kim Battle and Debbie Burchfield are changing that narrative, by providing money for gas, groceries and other things with a smile to women with breast cancer...providing tangible hope in their time of need. Hear more today on Community Spotlight!
Hope for Women in Recovery

Hope for Women in Recovery

Drug and alcohol abuse. These days, it's affecting more and more people. For women though, finding healing can be different than men. That's why Edith's House of Recovery exists. Specializing in women's recovery, they lean on Jesus as they show women how trusting Him, changes everything. Hear more from Narvis Hart Ann Kellett today on Community Spotlight.
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