What Hope Sounds Like Podcast 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!

Latest Episode

Hope Amidst Helene for Operation Christmas Child

The mission of spreading the gospel continues after Hurricane Helene.

Previous Episodes

Finding Hope When Life Gets Tough with Mac Powell

Mac Powell opens up about the power of prayer, staying hopeful through tough times, and why being fully present with the people he loves is what matters most.

Healing After Hurricane Helene: Emotional Resilience

This episode reminds us that while the journey through disaster is painful, God is walking with us every step of the way. He is doing a new thing, even now—bringing hope, healing, and restoration to all who trust in Him.

The Heart of Discipleship

In this episode of “What Hope Sounds Like,” Jeff talks to the Kendrick Brothers, Stephen and Alex, to discuss the importance of discipleship!

Where Hope and Faith Meet

The Light FM’s Director of Programming, Doc, sits down with Demetria Williams, the Executive Director of Life 107, a Christ-centered nonprofit based in Asheville, North Carolina, dedicated to eliminating trafficking and empowering survivors.

Join the Fight Against Trafficking

Joining Doc is April Timko, the executive director of Street Hope Tennessee, a Christian organization committed to eliminating the exploitation and trafficking of children. This episode sheds light on the reality of trafficking in our communities and offers a message of hope and actionable steps for listeners.

How God Can Use Your ‘Yes’ with Sarah Kroger

Sarah Kroger encourages us to ask God the hard questions, knowing that He will mold you into something new, if you will allow it!

Hope Through Scars in Heaven

How do you find God through grief? Carol had the opportunity to talk to Mark Hall from Casting Crowns about grief, Scars in Heaven and how you can help someone who is grieving.

Light On Claremont

Shine the light of Jesus on Catawba County in the midst of unexpected devastation.

Finding Hope for Justice with Natalie Grant

Join the fight for justice and freedom with Natalie Grant on this episode of What Hope Sounds Like.

Thinking Out of The Box

Discover how a simple act of listening to the prompting of the Holy Spirit by packing shoeboxes for children led a small church to witness God’s miraculous provision.

Parenting in an LGBTQ+ Culture

Talking to your child about LGBTQ issues is an opportunity to lean on the Holy Spirt. Clayton King talks about how Christian parents can represent Jesus well.

Community for a Purpose

The Light FM is shining the light on Long View and Eastern Burke County with a lot of help from our friends. Long View Chief of Police, T.J Bates and Chaplain David Stikeleather came in to tell us about their work with the Faith Coalition

Light On Long View

The Light FM is shining a light on what God is doing in Eastern Burke County. We will be sharing stories of hope and how faith can move mountains in Western North Carolina, even through the hard times.

America’s Got Talent and A Lot of Faith with Joseph O’Brien

This is what hope sounds like growing up, working hard and focusing on God’s glory instead of your own.

Finding Hope In The Middle of Loss

Mayor Zeb Smathers joined Tricia in the studio to talk about what hope sounds like in Canton, North Carolina.

Find Freedom in Your Mental Health

With vulnerability and transparency, Lydia shared how her deepening relationship with Christ became her anchor during storms of anxiety and depression.

Kids and Social Media

Focus on the Family’s Adam Holz talks about social media, the effects it has on kids and how you can parent from a Gospel perspective.

Walking Through the Desert with David Leonard

If you are in a season of waiting, you need to turn this one up! David Leonard (“Good Lord“) sat down with Brenda during Impact Days to talk about how …