Spotlight: Recent Episodes

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Our daily five-minute public relations radio program with Mars Hill radio host Sonya Hines. New episodes air every Monday through Friday @ 11:30 am

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Originally aired on January 27, 2023 (1-27-23) On this day, the international community comes together to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a day that recognizes the history of this day […]

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Originally aired on January 18, 2023 (1-18-23) For this year’s Sanctity of Life Sunday, we will be airing a radio special from Life Issues Institute hosted by Brad Mattes, president […]

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Originally aired on January 13, 2023 (1-13-23) Sonya is joined by Barbara Catroppa of 40 Days for Life. In this Spotlight, Barbara shares how she got involved with 40 Days […]

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Originally aired on January 12, 2023 (1-12-23) Lisa Hall, director of Project Rachel Ministry in Syracuse, NY, returns to Spotlight to give us an update on the things that Project […]

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Originally aired on June 9, 2022 (6-9-22) In this Spotlight, Sonya talks to Shannon Guy with 40 Days for Life about the mission of the organization, how she got involved […]

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Originally aired on June 8, 2022 (6-8-22) In this Spotlight, Sonya interviews Jenny Gratien, executive director of Chadwick Residence, a small not-for-profit providing support housing, intensive case-management services and independent […]

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Originally aired on June 14, 2022 (6-14-22) In this Spotlight, Sonya continues her conversation with Jenny Albers, author of the book “Courageously Expecting: 30 Days of Encouragement for Pregnancy After […]

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Originally aired on June 13, 2022 (6-13-22) In this Spotlight, Sonya talks to Jenny Albers, author of the book “Courageously Expecting: 30 Days of Encouragement for Pregnancy After Loss”. They […]

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Originally aired on January 6, 2023 (1-6-23) In this Spotlight, Sonya talks about this year’s Right to Life March in Washington DC. We learn what this year’s theme is for […]

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Originally aired on April 12, 2022 (4-12-22) According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 18.4 million children, or 1 in 4 children, live without a biological, step or adoptive father in […]

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According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, over 90,000 people are experiencing homelessness in New York State.  As part of Life Changing Missions month at the Mars Hill Network, […]

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Originally aired on November 24, 2022 (11-24-22) In this special Thanksgiving Spotlight, hear from many of the staff members that make up the team at the Mars Hill Network on […]

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In My Father’s Kitchen’s mission is to feed people’s spirit, soul & body through food distribution & distribution of material necessities to break down barriers, build relationships & bring hope […]

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Originally aired on April 5, 2022 (4-5-22) The month of April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, recognizing the importance of families & communities working together to strengthen families to […]

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Originally aired on April 4, 2022 (4-4-22) The month of April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, recognizing the importance of families & communities working together to strengthen families to […]

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Originally aired on September 16, 2022 (9-16-22) Suicide is a very devastating thing that many people & families have to deal with in our society.  In this Spotlight, Sonya spoke […]

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Originally aired on October 11, 2022 (10-11-22) The month of October is Pastor Appreciation Month!  In this Spotlight, Sonya sat down with Conroy Lewis, pastor of Grace Baptist Church in […]

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Originally aired on October 6, 2022 (10-6-22) The month of October is Pastor Appreciation Month!  In this Spotlight, Sonya sat down with Milton, pastor of Central Baptist Church in Syracuse, […]

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Originally aired on October 5, 2022 (10-5-22) The month of October is Pastor Appreciation Month!  In this Spotlight, Sonya spoke with Dan Maxfield, pastor of First Baptist Church of Chittenango, […]

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Originally aired on October 3, 2022 (10-3-22) The month of October is Pastor Appreciation Month!  In this Spotlight, Sonya spoke with Brian Kluth, the national spokesperson for Bless Your Pastors […]

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Originally aired on March 30, 2022 (3-30-22) Sonya spoke over the phone with Adam Davis, a former police officer, about his book “Prayers & Promises for First Responders”.  This devotional […]

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Originally aired on March 28, 2022 (3-28-22) Sonya spoke on the phone with Grace Dyson, founder of Life Design Careers Inc.  She’s a certified career management coach, career-direct consultant, speaker, […]

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In this Spotlight, Sonya spoke with Rebecca Lynn, the wife of a police officer of more than 13 years & founder of the popular blog & social channel Proud Police […]

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Originally aired on September 14, 2022 (9-14-22) Sonya spoke on the phone with our friend Victor Aktherov, broadcasting director for FEBC Eurasia, about the ongoing war in Ukraine.  He gives […]

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Originally aired on February 23, 2022 (2-23-22) Sonya continues her conversation with Patti Heights, founder of Out of Egypt ministries, on how you can minister to the LGBTQ community.  Patti […]

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Originally aired on February 17, 2022 (2-17-22) Sonya spoke with Patti Heights, founder of Out of Egypt ministries.  Out of Egypt focuses on equipping the body of Christ to minister […]

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Originally aired on May 17, 2022 (5-17-22) Sonya talked with Bob Bennett, a faith-supportive missionary apart of AWANA Clubs International, partnering with churches & individual to reach children & their […]

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Originally aired on July 25, 2022 (7-25-22) Sonya spoke with Heather Rice-Minus, Senior Vice President of Advocacy & Church Mobilization at Prison Fellowship.  Prison Fellowship is a nationwide ministry that […]

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Originally aired on February 18, 2022 (2-18-22) Sonya spoke with Nicole C. Mullen, a Christian recording artist who’s received two Grammy award nominations & 9 Gospel Music Association Dove awards.  […]

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Originally aired on January 2022 January is National Radon Action Month, an annual observance that focuses on increasing the public’s awareness of the health risk of Radon, which is the […]

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Originally aired on January 27, 2022 (1-27-2022) Sonya interviews Deborah Dash Moore, the editor in chief of the Posen Library of Jewish Culture & Civilization.  In this interview, Deborah talks […]

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Originally aired on January 28, 2022 (1-28-2022) Sonya interviews Lisa Hall, director of Project Rachel Ministry in Syracuse, NY.  Project Rachel is a network of professional clergy, licensed counselors & […]

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Originally aired on July 29, 2022 (7-29-22) Sonya talks to Teddy Caputo, our digital media director here at the network.  In this spotlight, they discuss Being Born (Again), the pro-life documentary […]

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Originally aired on January 25, 2022 (1-25-22) Sonya talks to Bronson Kopp, the executive director of Joseph’s House, a community residence in Syracuse, NY for pregnant & parenting women who […]

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Originally aired on January 17, 2022 (1-17-22) Sonya talks to Patti Hudgins, a mother of 13 children, 10 of which are adopted.  She also homeschooled her children alongside Sonya years […]

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Originally aired on January 14, 2022 (1-14-22) Sonya brings on John Kane, deputy fire chief for the city of Syracuse, to talk about fire safety, especially with the increase of […]

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Originally aired on January 10, 2022 (1-10-22) & May 9, 2022 (5-9-2022) Sonya shares with us a little bit of the history behind Sue Thayer, a former manager of a […]

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Originally aired on June 1, 2022 (6-1-2022) Sonya interviews Mary Oonk, a volunteer for Guiding Eyes to the Blind, an organization providing guide dogs for the blind.  Mary shares with […]