Community Spotlight

Join NewsChannel 10's Lindsey Stiner as she meets with community members from across the Panhandle and learns what makes each town unique!

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Bounty of Bethlehem

Braxton talks with Dr. Christopher Wilson, the new executive director of Bounty of Bethlehem in Hendersonville, a 43-year-old Christmas Day meal ministry that brings the whole community together to serve anyone in need. Christopher shares how he first got involved as a junior high student and how the love and unity he experienced back then drew him back to lead the ministry today. The event, hosted at the Salvation Army, involves hundreds of volunteers, a massive prep process, and thousands of meals—many delivered through Meals on Wheels—along with hundreds served in person. He highlights ongoing volunteer needs, the heart behind the program, and how deeply the Hendersonville community rallies together. Despite the huge responsibility, Christopher says he feels called by God to step into this role and carry the ministry forward.

Wilkes Ministry of Hope

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 21st year, which serves over 1,600 children by providing gifts to parents and offering an opportunity to share the story of Jesus. John shares how God consistently provides, how lives are being changed—including multiple salvations each year—and how the ministry continues to expand through volunteers, community partnerships, and upcoming discipleship initiatives.

From PTSD to Purpose: A Ministry Connecting Heroes with Healing

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 conversations. Hear how this grassroots ministry went from a local need to a statewide impact, all while keeping Jesus at the center. Plus, find out how you or someone you know can apply or get involved.

Focus Ministries

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.

Scam Call Warning

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.

Autistic Faith

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.

Camp Living Water

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.

Asheville Christian Academy

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

Hope Chest for Women - Community Spotlight

Faith at the Fair

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.