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 arrests, and ultimately a life transformed by Jesus. Her experience fuels her passion to remind incarcerated women that their story isn’t over and that God can rewrite any chapter.
Catherine opens up about the wake-up call God gave her regarding marginalized communities. What started as a shift in how she saw homelessness turned into a calling to serve women who feel unseen, unloved, and stuck in cycles of trauma and low self-worth.
Together, they explain how Focus Ministries provides Bible studies, emotional healing, life-skills training, and a 9–12 month reentry home where women learn who they truly are in Christ. As lives change, faith grows, relationships heal, and hope takes root.
The episode also highlights how essential volunteers are to this mission — whether teaching a class, leading a study, watching The Chosen with the ladies, or simply showing up with the love of Jesus.
Listeners interested in supporting, volunteering, or learning more can visit FocusTN.org.
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 non-negotiables: law enforcement will never take payment over the phone, never text for your ID or bank info, and will meet in person for real issues. Get practical tips to protect your family, including verification questions, call-back protocols, and a simple family code word to beat AI voice clones.
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 awareness tools—that help congregations move from “good intentions” to genuine inclusion. Plus: how Autistic Faith’s online content is reaching those who’ve already left church, and how pastors can get equipped today at autisticfaith.org.
In this Community Spotlight episode, Braxton reconnects with Kyle Palmer, director of Camp Living Water in Bryson City, NC. Kyle shares how the camp has fully surrendered its mission and finances to God—opening its doors to families, ministries, and the community without setting a price tag, trusting that the Lord will provide.
Hear powerful stories of faith in action, from housing hurricane-displaced families to hosting Praise Fest, a free celebration of hope in Jesus. Kyle’s testimony reminds us that when we give God full control, He shows up in ways that blow us away—sometimes even with six-figure miracles.
This is an uplifting story of faith, generosity, and God’s provision that will inspire anyone seeking to live with deeper trust and kingdom purpose.
This week on Community Spotlight, Braxton chats with David Eaton, CEO and founder of Axis.org, about one of the biggest questions parents face today: When should I give my kid a smartphone?
David shares insight into how parents can wisely guide their kids through technology, build trust instead of tension, and keep faith at the center of family conversations. They unpack practical tools, like the eight “smartphone domains,” and discuss how Axis helps families bridge generational and cultural gaps in a digital world.
Recorded ahead of David’s free event at Asheville Christian Academy, this episode is full of humor, wisdom, and encouragement for parents, grandparents, and mentors alike who want to raise connected, Christ-centered kids in a screen-filled culture.
Hope Chest for Women - Community Spotlight
In this special six-year anniversary episode of Community Spotlight, host Braxton sits down with Pastor David Murray of Glory Land Missionary Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC. Pastor Murray shares how his church is bringing the gospel outside its walls—specifically through a powerful outreach at the Cleveland County Fair. From serving food and engaging fairgoers with Bible questions to planting seeds of faith through one-on-one conversations, he explains how God is using everyday opportunities—even the “devil’s playground”—to reach the lost. His passion for revival, community, and unapologetic love for Jesus shines through in every story and prayer.
Braxton sits down with Todd Cutter—campus pastor, Director of Spiritual Life, and Director of Counseling at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC—to hear how God is moving among college students. Todd shares how students are leaning into faith, engaging in civil conversations, and caring for one another in a post-COVID culture. From a new 24/7 food pantry to weekly chapel gatherings and community care packages, God’s love is being made visible on campus. Plus, hear how local churches can pray, support, and come alongside this next generation as they grow in Christ.
In this episode, Braxton talks with Cole Thompson of CPS Construction in Shelby, NC, about how a construction company is making an eternal impact. From organizing the Diaper Run bike ride to support foster families with diapers, to providing Roofs for Veterans at no cost, Cole shares how God has opened doors to serve people in practical ways. Hear how partnering with ministries like the One More One Less Project has inspired families to step into foster care, and how everyday skills—whether in construction or any field—can be used to show the love of Jesus.
Braxton welcomes returning guest Bryn Journey from Legacy of Hope International, a WNC-based, Christ-centered nonprofit fighting human trafficking through prevention, survivor-led education, and global outreach. Bryn unpacks “safety parties” that teach kids body safety and the power of “no,” warns about online grooming, and shares how LOHI’s work in Cambodia has grown into churches, schools, and prevention training. Plus: ways to volunteer locally, and a creative “Sip & See” art pop-up supporting 20 years of impact. A hopeful, practical convo on protecting kids, empowering communities, and shining light in dark spaces.