19 episodes

The Mountain Spirit, a Christian Appalachian Project podcast, shares inspirational stories of faith, service, and compassion. There are many challenges in Appalachia, but also there is a mountain spirit that embodies resilience and perseverance, underpinned by faith. Join host, Tina Bryson, to hear stories of hope and encouragement that celebrate the best of our shared humanity.

The Mountain Spirit Christian Appalachian Project

    • Society & Culture
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The Mountain Spirit, a Christian Appalachian Project podcast, shares inspirational stories of faith, service, and compassion. There are many challenges in Appalachia, but also there is a mountain spirit that embodies resilience and perseverance, underpinned by faith. Join host, Tina Bryson, to hear stories of hope and encouragement that celebrate the best of our shared humanity.

    S3E1: Here to Serve w/ Nicky Stacy

    S3E1: Here to Serve w/ Nicky Stacy

    Today's guest is Nicky Stacy. Nicky works at the Hazel Green Food Project in Hazel Green, KY. The Hazel Green Food Project serves countless participants who come to their facility from the immediate and surrounding counties. Listen to Nicky's stories of hope as she explains why she is here to serve. 

    • 22 min
    S2E6: The Art of Storytelling w/ Octavia Sexton

    S2E6: The Art of Storytelling w/ Octavia Sexton

    On this final episode of Season Two, our guest is Octavia Sexton, an Appalachian writer and storyteller. Octavia is an educator and advocate for preserving Appalachian culture, who challenges stereotypes of what it means to be Appalachian.
    Learn more about Octavia on her website.
    Also read about Octavia in The Mountain Spirit Magazine. 
     

    • 35 min
    S2E5: The Wonder of Science w/ Chrysta Ghent

    S2E5: The Wonder of Science w/ Chrysta Ghent

    This week's episode of The Mountain Spirit podcast features Chrysta Ghent from the East Kentucky Science Center and Varia Planetarium. Chrysta shares how her love of science propels her to provide science education to people in Appalachia. Join us in discovering the wonder of science taking place at this hidden gem in Eastern Kentucky. 
    Visit the East Kentucky Science Center and Varia Planetarium on Facebook.
    Visit the East Kentucky Science Center and Varia Planetarium's website.

    • 24 min
    S2E4: The Next Kind Thing w/ Ethan Forhetz

    S2E4: The Next Kind Thing w/ Ethan Forhetz

    Our guest this week is Ethan Forhetz, Vice President of Public Engagement with Convey of Hope. Convoy of Hope is a faith-based organization based in Springfield, MO, dedicated to feeding children, helping communities through outreach, and offering disaster relief services. Learn about the impact that Convoy of Hope is having on the world as they strive to do the next kind thing for people in need. 
    Learn more about Convoy of Hope here.

    • 32 min
    S2E3: Embracing Opportunities w/ April Points

    S2E3: Embracing Opportunities w/ April Points

    Today's guest is April Points, a Philanthropy Support Specialist with Christian Appalachian Project. April grew up in Harlan County hearing about the hardships of natural disaster, and jumped at the opportunity to help people in need when floods affected Eastern Kentucky in 2022. Volunteering with her church, April served her Appalachian neighbors in need. Volunteering led April to find even more opportunities to make a difference every single day. 
    Learn about the 2022 floods here.
    Read about volunteers and their impact during the 2022 floods in CAP's 2022 Annual Report.
     

    • 22 min
    S2E2: Building Connections w/ J.D. Bussell

    S2E2: Building Connections w/ J.D. Bussell

    Today's guest is J.D. Bussell, principal of Rockcastle County High School in Mount Vernon, KY. J.D. was born and raised in Rockcastle County where he would eventually settle down to teach chemistry at Rockcastle County High School. Located in one of our primary service areas, the school partners with CAP to address poverty and food insecurity in the area. Now as principal of Rockcastle County High School, JD shares the deep connections he has built with CAP throughout his life, beginning when he was baptized as an infant by Rev. Ralph W. Beiting, CAP's founder. 
    Read about Rockcastle County High School clothing drive for people in need.
    Learn more about CAP's Hunger Walk, which began years ago in Rockcastle County.
     

    • 26 min

Customer Reviews

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14 Ratings

14 Ratings

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New Podcast!

I am excited to hear more about CAP’s service in Appalachia. So glad you all started this podcast!

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Take Me Home!

Excited to hear the good news from the Christian Appalachian Project’s podcast!

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Mountain Spirit

Looking forward to hearing the upcoming podcast about Christian Appalachian Projects mission of building hope, transforming lives and sharing Christ love through service in Appalachia!

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