Totally Free Clothes Store: Serving Shelby With Compassion and Hope

Totally Free Clothes Store: Serving Shelby With Compassion and Hope

In this episode of Community Spotlight, Braxton sits down with Melanie Burr from the Totally Free Clothes Store in Shelby, North Carolina. Melanie shares how the ministry provides free clothing, food, toiletries, and support resources to individuals and families facing hardship, homelessness, and tragedy. The conversation highlights powerful stories of lives being impacted through prayer, volunteer service, and practical help, while also discussing the ministry’s growing thrift store outreach and future plans to expand through a newly funded donation van.

In His Steps Dance Ministry: Worship Through Movement

In this episode of Community Spotlight, Braxton talks with Amanda Newcomb of In His Steps Dance Ministry in Asheville, North Carolina. Amanda shares how the ministry combines dance training with faith, creating a Christ-centered environment where students of all ages can worship through movement, build community, and grow spiritually. The conversation also highlights the ministry’s upcoming production, The Upside Down Kingdom, summer dance programs, and the powerful impact of creating a safe and encouraging space for young dancers.

Camp Tapawingo: A Place of Joy Changing Kids’ Lives

In this episode of Community Spotlight, Braxton talks with Dave Johnson from Camp Tapawingo in East Tennessee about the life-changing impact of Christian summer camp ministry. Dave shares the rich history behind the camp, powerful stories of kids coming to know Jesus, and how Camp Tapawingo continues to create unforgettable experiences through worship, mentorship, outdoor adventures, and community support. They also discuss volunteer opportunities and how families can get involved this summer.

Baptist Children's Home of NC

There’s a growing need in Western North Carolina for house parents to care for children in crisis. This episode shares how you can step into a calling that brings hope, stability, and the love of Christ to kids who need it most.

Unconditional Love: Inside Knoxville’s Focus Ministries

What does real hope look like behind prison walls? In this episode, Focus Ministries shares how they’re bringing the love of Jesus to incarcerated and newly released women—restoring identity, rebuilding lives, and showing what true unconditional love looks like.