What Hope Sounds Like

From Country Music to Calling

What do you do when life suddenly changes and the future feels really uncertain? In this episode of What Hope Sounds Like, Garrett and Jacq from CLINE share how God met them in one of the hardest and most uncertain seasons of their lives. From the shutdown of the music industry during COVID, to stepping away from the life they had built in country music, they found themselves learning what it really means to trust God one day at a time. And through it all, God continued to provide, redirect, and remind them that He was still working behind the scenes. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the waiting or unsure what God is doing next… this episode is for you. * God is still working, even when life feels uncertain * Sometimes the waiting season is where God does His deepest work * Your calling is bigger than a title, platform, or industry

Is This a Detour or God’s Plan?

What do you do when you feel called to ministry… but God leads you somewhere completely unexpected? In this episode of What Hope Sounds Like, Brian sits down with Garrett and Jacq from CLINE to talk about how their journey didn’t follow the plan they thought it would. From leading worship in their local church to stepping into the country music world, their story is a reminder that God’s calling doesn’t always look the way we expect—but it’s always right on time. If you’ve ever felt like your life took a turn you didn’t plan… this conversation will remind you that God is still working in every step.   REMEMBER… God’s calling doesn’t always look like church but it’s still ministry Your “yes” to God can lead you into unexpected places with purpose What feels like a detour might actually be divine direction   No matter where you find yourself today - on the path you planned or somewhere totally unexpected—God is still writing your story.

Hope in Every Box: Our Operation Christmas Child Trip to Belize

“It wasn’t just a shoebox. It was a reminder that God sees this child — and He hasn’t forgotten them.” What happens after you pack a shoebox? On this episode of What Hope Sounds Like, Christian Artist Austin French joins Jeff and Ryan from The Light FM as they talk about witnessing firsthand what God does through Operation Christmas Child. It’s one thing to drop a box in a collection bin. It’s another thing entirely to place it into a child’s hands, to look into their eyes and to see how Jesus uses something seemingly insignificant to spark something eternal. From remote villages to moments none of us expected, this trip wasn’t just about delivering gifts, it was about watching Jesus meet kids (and honestly, us) right in the middle of their stories. If you’ve ever wondered whether your small “yes” matters - this episode will remind you: it does. More than you know. Your small act of obedience can have global impact. A simple shoebox can be the doorway for a child to encounter the love of Jesus

What Hope Sounds Like at Winter Jam 2026

“This generation isn’t running from God — they’re hungry for truth and authenticity.” This week, Ryan sits down backstage at Winter Jam with the Three Heath Brothers — Clayton, Nicholas, and Christian — three real-life brothers from North Carolina who are on a mission to reach Gen Z with the truth of Jesus. From growing up as preacher’s kids to singing in over 200 public schools for 70,000+ students, their heart is clear: this generation is hungry. Hungry for truth. Hungry for authenticity. Hungry for hope. They share how God opened doors from small church gigs to the Winter Jam stage, why they started writing their own music and what they’re seeing in Gen Z across the country. This conversation is fun, honest, and full of energy, but underneath it all is something deeper: a generation searching for something real and a very real God who is still showing up. If you’ve ever wondered whether Gen Z cares about faith, this episode will encourage you. Keep praying and keep being authentic.   Gen Z isn’t lost — they’re searching. Behind the screens and sarcasm, there’s a deep hunger for something real. Jesus is still meeting young people right where they are. Be who God created you to be. The Three Heath Brothers aren’t trying to copy anyone else. They’re choosing authenticity, and that’s exactly what this generation responds to. Your obedience, just as you are, might be someone else’s lifeline.

More Than Content: Telling Demons to Run

“Seeing thousands of young people worship Jesus gives me so much hope for this generation.” Ryan sits down with Brady Pettee, the creative mind behind much of what you see from Josiah Queen online. From viral social content to powerful music videos, Brady shares what it looks like to turn songs like “Dusty Bibles” and “Demons” into visuals that connect deeply with Gen Z, while still staying rooted in truth and pointing people straight to Jesus. They also talk about the moment Brady realized his job isn’t just about making cool content—it’s ministry. From praying with someone after a show to hearing how a song helped someone stand firm against the lies of the enemy, Brady shares why he has real hope for this generation and how God is using creativity to reach hearts in a big way. Creativity can be ministry – God uses cameras, social media, and art to plant seeds and change lives. Gen Z is hungry for truth – When Jesus is presented honestly and boldly, people respond. The power of Jesus is real and present – Songs like “Demons” remind us we don’t fight alone.