What Hope Sounds Like: Recent Episodes
What Hope Sounds Like
What Hope Sounds Like is a dose of hope and encouragement with your favorite artists and leaders in our communities. Each episode will give you the boost you need to be a light for Christ right where you are!
How do you find God through grief? Carol had the opportunity to talk to Mark Hall from Casting Crowns about how God has shown Himself strong and kind throughout the loss of Mark's father and caregiving for his mother.
How to help someone going through grief:Pray for them and pray that you'll be able to see their specific needs and help them in this time.
Be there.
Love them - even if it means sitting quietly with them in their grief.
Offer practical help. Do they need restaurant gift cards? Could you help with household chores or yard work? Could you babysit for them? Could you walk their dog or pick up some pet food at the store?
In this episode of What Hope Sounds Like, we meet Jeff, Carol's co-host and second voice to The Morning Show. Join us as we dive into Jeff's inspiring journey of faith, courage, and unexpected career transitions that led him to become a part of the Morning Show team. From listening to the Holy Spirit to the power of stepping out in faith, this episode is a testament to the unpredictable journey of following where God leads!
God has big plans for us, even when we can't see those plans.
Tricia talked with Pastor Greg Berkey about how God has shown His mercy, protection and divine planning during the recent struggle and devastation in Claremont.
Doc got to talk with Jason Brown, City Manager of Claremont, talks about his experience in finding out about the tornado touching down in Claremont, NC.
Find out more information about Light on Claremont at www.thelightfm.org
"Get out beyond the walls of the church and go out and take the Gospel to the people." - Pastor Jason
Doc sat down with Pastor Jason Shoup from Cross Kingdom Church to talk about how God is moving through His people around Claremont, NC to bring a lot of hope amidst unexpected struggle.
Jason shares an incredible story of a single mom and her children who saw an incredible move of God during the storm. Find out how her life will never be the same.
Let's continue to pray for the people affected by January's storms in Claremont, and tell their hope stories!
Sheriff Don Brown took the time to sit with Doc from The Light FM to share how an unexpected and deadly storm came through Claremont, North Carolina, but the community came together to help each other.
The sheriff asked for prayers for the mental and physical health of all involved. Let's shine the light of Jesus on the people of Catawba County!
Carol sat down to talk with Natalie Grant about finding hope despite dire circumstances. Find out how Natalie Grant listened to a "God nudge" that led her to helping change lives and put an end to slavery. Nearly 200,000 kids are finding freedom from human trafficking through Hope for Justice.
"God will do more than we could ask, think or imagine when we are obedient to what He asks us to do." - Natalie Grant
Hope for Justice is a non-profit organization aiming to end human trafficking and slavery. Natalie Grant co-founded the organization in 2005 and has been actively involved in raising awareness, fundraising, and supporting the mission to rescue victims, restore lives, and reform society through the hope of Jesus.
Join Brian from The Light FM as he welcomes Pastor Mark Brumelow and his wife, Sherry, from Wild Peach, Texas.
Dive into the heartwarming journey of the Grace Baptist Church, which grew from a small congregation of 23 to nearly 60 members under Pastor Mark's 16-year leadership.
Discover how a simple act of listening to the prompting of the Holy Spirit by packing shoeboxes for children led them to witness God's miraculous provision. This episode is a testament to stepping out in faith and witnessing God's abundant blessings. Be inspired and join the mission as The Light FM challenges you to build a shoebox online this year!
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"Be willing and ready to give an answer when they ask you what you believe and why." - Clayton KingClayton King and Doc Maranville have a conversation about raising kids in an LGBTQ affirming culture and how you can encourage them to follow God's best plan for their lives. Listen, love, be kind and be clear.How to lead as a parent who knows Jesus:Know what you believeKnow why you believe itStand FirmDon't give an inchBe kind in the way you communicate what you believeLet the culture break your heart and live in compassion"When we begin to move the goal post, anything really does go." - Clayton King
The Light FM is shining the light on Long View and Eastern Burke County with a lot of help from our friends.
Faith Coalition in Long View is bringing hope to the town by putting their faith into action. This group is working hard together to connect the community to the right people to help them when they're in need.
“Faith demands work. We can’t just sit and talk about this, we’ve got to put this into action.” - T.J. Bates
The Light FM is shining the Light On Longview, Hildebran and surrounding areas in Eastern Burke County.
Not unlike many other mill towns, Longview has had its share of difficulties, but God is showing up and bringing hope to these communities.
The Light FM's Director of Programming sat down with FreshFire Church pastor, Sam Crow, to talk about what the church is doing to partner with folks in Western North Carolina to bring the hope and life found in Jesus!
Christian artist, Joseph O'Brien talked with Jonathan at The Light FM about what God taught him through reality television, Hollywood friendships and growing up surrounded by music.
Learn how disappointment can turn into opportunities for a stronger faith in God and bringing Him glory.
Joseph O'Brien shares what hope sounds like growing up, working hard and focusing on God's glory instead of your own.
The Light FM is shining the light on Canton as we share stories of faith and hope in Christ during really hard times. Canton is proof that hope can shine through the darkness.
At first glance, Canton, NC has been through a lot of turmoil. If you look a little closer, though, you will find out how strong and full of faith Paper Town is.
Christian Recording Artist Lydia Laird (Hallelujah Even Here) talked to Carol Davis about finding freedom in her mental health through faith in Jesus!
On this episode of What Hope Sounds Like, Tricia talks with Adam Holz, from PluggedIn Online, a ministry of Focus on the Family. Adam is an author, speaker, and a father of two teenagers. Adam is an expert on complex issue of kids and social media.How do you handle social media with your kids? Comment below!
Listen to Christian Recording Artist and Songwriter David Leonard talk to Brenda about walking through the desert, learning how to wait for the Lord and how God can redeem hard seasons for the best outcome.
Find out how Benjamin William Hastings felt the call on his life to write music about Jesus and for the church when Carol Davis sits down with him in this episode of What Hope Sounds Like!
How can you find hope when life is really hard? How can you keep going when your world is turned upside down? Find out where Christian Author, Ron Hutchcraft finds his steady source of hope in life's storms.
Christian Artist, Zach Williams talks to The Light FM Morning Show Host, Carol Davis about growing up, running from God and how important prayer is to getting your prodigal back.
Carol Davis talks with Clayton King about listening to the Holy Spirit, making lifestyle changes and making progress in health and faith!
Listen to find out What Hope Sounds Like during the Advent season as you celebrate Christmas with a focus on Christ's return! Carol talks with Sullivan Brady, Youth Pastor at Brookstone Church, about advent, the best resource and how you can help your family find the meaning of the season.
Anne Wilson talks about life, the loss of her brother and how her faith in Jesus has sustained her.
God will not change His mind, so you can safely place your faith in Him. On this episode of What Hope Sounds Like, Anne Graham Lotz and Vicki Bentley talk with Brenda about the very certain hope of Heaven when death takes the most important people in your life.
Brenda talked with Martha Huggins from Back on Track Addiction Ministry in Hendersonville, NC for this episode of What Hope Sounds Like. You will learn how to handle a child in your home who is actively abusing substances, as well as how you can help your child open up to you about their struggles.
Ben Fuller ("Who I Am") and Brenda from The Light FM's Afternoon Show talk about overcoming addiction and how even in your darkest moments, God can redeem everything you have been through for His glory.
The Light FM Afternoon Show host, Brenda, sat down with Donna C. Gibbs to talk about the thought patterns surrounding anxiety and how you can overcome negative thoughts by developing new neural pathways.
Donna is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor & Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor.
Blessing Offor tells Brenda his story and talks about God's specific purpose for each person's life.
Brenda talks with Ryan Stevenson about the trials that God has used in his life and why dreams are so important!
On this episode of What Hope Sounds Like, Carol talks to Chip Ingram about living as believers after COVID and how we can be the church Christ intended for us to be!
As we begin a new year, prayer has never been more important. Do you struggle with prayer? Do you worry you don't pray enough, know how to pray or what to pray for?
Carol from The Light FM's Morning Show is joined by Anne Graham Lotz for a casual conversation on overcoming the struggles of daily prayer and how important prayer is in today's world.
They discuss: - Steps to take in overcoming challenges of prayer - The purpose of prayer - Learning about prayer through family life - What to pray for in unusual times
Whether you are just starting out in your prayer life, or have a daily prayer routine, there is something for everyone in this discussion.
Listen as Tricia talks with Focus on The Family's John Fuller about caregiving, specifically caring for aging parents.
“Be encouraging. Be willing to open doors for them. Be willing to pray them through.”
You have heard about the “newborn stage”, the “terrible twos” and “fournados,” but what about your “adult child?” Parenting does not end after 18 years, although it drastically changes. How do you lovingly guide, encourage and help your child navigate life outside of your home? Listen as Jon talks with Lisa Anderson, from Focus on the Family and the host of The Boundless Show about parenting your adult children and setting them up for success beyond the teenage years.
There are events happening everyday that point to the second coming of Christ. But what does that mean?
Mike Golay of Behold Israel joins The Light FM's Midday Show Host, Tricia, to talk about how we can watch current events in Israel to see End Times Prophecy unfold before our eyes. Bible prophecy can be intimidating, but Mike encourages believers to start reading it anyway. “I find hope in knowing that Scripture is true,” said Mike. “Everything the Bible said would happen, is happening right now. We are indeed approaching the Last Day.” So, keep looking to Jesus with expectancy and joy as He prepares His church for His glorious second coming.
Listen to the latest Hopeful Conversation with The Light Fm's Afternoon Show Host, Jon Wood, as he speaks with Dr. John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International. They discuss the importance of evangelism and how every believer can be an effective witness for Jesus.
You may be surprised to know that when you seek to have more fun in your life, you on your way to living more like Christ!
Join The Light FM’s Midday show host, Tricia, and Author, Speaker, and Podcaster, Annie F. Downs, as they discuss ways to discover the fun that you want, and need in your life!
Learn more about Annie F. Down’s book, “That Sounds Like Fun” at www.anniefdowns.com.
Would you like more meaningful connection with your student? Ready for some practical steps to take with your student today that will better prepare them for the future that God has planned for them? Need a reminder that you don’t have to know everything about parenting to help your child with where they are in life? The Light FM’s Afternoon Show Host, Jon Wood, has a hopeful conversation with Tim Brady, Director of Camp Cedar Cliff in Asheville, NC, about these things in more.
Carol from The Light FM's Morning Show has a candid conversation with Pastor Clayton King about how to encourage your pastor through difficult seasons.
The Light FM's Mid-day Host, Tricia, has a candid conversation with Jennie Allen, author of "Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts." We think a lot about our feelings, but we don’t think a lot about our thoughts. But, our thoughts drive our feelings and our beliefs and our actions. So, identifying and improving our thoughts help us in many ways. Tricia and Jennie talk about the spiral of the mind and how we tend to spiral downward and have increasingly negative thoughts, but we can make a different choice and spiral upward instead! Jennie gives very specific ideas to stop toxic thoughts and replace with God-given truth. There is something for everyone in this interview!
Are you lonely? Do you feel ugly on the inside? The Light FM’s, Carol Davis sat down with author and Bible teacher, Lisa Harper to tackle tough topics like loneliness, singleness and how you view yourself in light of Scripture. Hear Lisa share with you how to overcome the shame of your past with God’s word on the latest edition of the Light FM podcast.
The Light FM’s Jon Wood, sits down with NFL Hall of Fame Head Coach and Author, Tony Dungy, and Host of The NFL Today on CBS, James “JB” Brown, to discuss how we can respond to the challenges of life we’re facing these days. In addition, they share encouragement for husbands and fathers about how they can draw closer to their Heavenly Father and lead their families well.