In episode 22, Beckie Langston joins us to discuss and promote the Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center. In this episode, we discussed some of the history and challenges facing young ladies in and around our community. We also talk about the importance of churches and how pastors can make a difference through some of their verbiage and provide opportunities to minister in this area. 

We also want to encourage you to keep the Center, volunteers, staff, and especially the clients in your prayers. 

The following are the addresses and phone numbers of the two physical locations: 

Franklin Location: 226 E. Palmer St. Franklin, NC 28734       828.349.3200

Sylva Location: 1165 West Main St. Sylva, N.C.    828.293.3600

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In episode 21, LaTasha Queen joins us for the first episode of Light1031 in 2024. This episode will cover Heritage Christian Academy. We discussed some exciting aspects of the school, including its history and current status. LaTasha also addresses some misconceptions about the school. Eventually, we end our talk with how you, the listener, can be praying for the students, teachers, and administrators at Heritage. 

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In episode 20, Ruthie Salter joins us at the one-year recording of Light1031. This episode will cover the 2023 year in review. We look back and think about all the wonderful things God has done in and through the podcast and Lighthouse church. We also discuss some of our favorites and what we look forward to in the coming year.    

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In episode 19, Taylor Rogers (Pastor Mark's daughter) joins us and takes over the hosting duties because Pastor Mark is the interview chair. This is a version of our "Ask Pastor Mark Series."  This episode generally talks about Pastor Appreciation Month (typically October). Still, we try to give specific examples of what we can do for our pastor.  

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In episode 18, we talk to Brandy and Aniston Underwood. Emerie is also in the recording and shares a quick "hi" towards the beginning. This family is about one year after the tragedy of Aniston and Emerie losing their father to suicide. However, they share what it is like to deal with grief, leaning on one another, and finding hope in Jesus. 

We hope hearing this story will encourage you. 

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In episode 17, we talk to Amanda Martinsen. Amanda discusses some perspectives on Womans Missionary Union (we often will refer to it as WMU) from more of a state level. In the podcast, we discuss some of the worries, concerns, and exciting things happening for WMU. 

We are thankful to have Amanda as a guest on the Light1031 podcast. She graciously recorded this episode a day before Lighthouse hosted a regional WMU Abound Leadership Training event. 

Please check out her podcast, Beyond the Moment.

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In episode 16, we talk to Bill and Sherry Cabe. They discuss the life of their son, Lyle, and the tragedy of his overdose. However, Sherry and Bill's story does not end. Instead of choosing to do nothing, they (after much prayer) decide to be part of a solution of hope. They decided to get behind International Overdose Awareness Day and other local opportunities. 

We hope hearing this story will encourage you. 

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In episode 15, we talk to Pam Markford. Pam shares a unique side of any medical issue: being a caregiver. It takes a lot of people to help someone get through any medical problem. Often there is a primary caregiver, and in this instance, Pam shares some of her story. Pam and Bob have been very open in sharing their story, and we thank them for being able to talk and possibly help the next person. 

We hope hearing this story will encourage you.

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