CAP's Operation Sharing program partners with over 1,300 nonprofit organizations, community-based agencies, churches, and schools across all 13 Appalachian states, as well two Ozark states, Missouri and Arkansas, to collect and deliver donated goods to 1.5 million people. One of the partners is New St. Hurricane Church in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. On today's episode we hear from the pastor of New St. Hurricane Church, Derick Easter. Pastor Easter shares the history of their congregation, how he came to serve there, and what it means for their community to partner with CAP’s Operation Sharing, as they expand their reach.

Join us today for a conversation with Rev. Dwayne Mills. Rev. Mills is the executive director of Appalachia Reach Out (ARO) in Martin County, KY. You heard from Rev. Mills earlier this season on one of our show promotional episodes. That teaser was so well received that we brought him back for a full episode. In this episode, Rev. Mills shares God's radical call on his life. When he answered God's call to pastor his childhood church, he soon realized God had even greater plans. Listen to Rev. Mills' story of putting his faith into action.

As the world moves forward from tragic events, the people who are victims don't have that same luxury. Meet Brenda. She is a survivor of the July 2022 floods. She lives in Eastern Kentucky with her granddaughter, trying to piece her life back together following a series of tragedies. Brenda's home is the 100th house repaired by CAP after the floods. Listen to Brenda's story and learn what it means to cling to gratitude despite losing everything.

Today is Giving Tuesday. On this Global Day of Giving, your gift gets MATCHED up to $75,000, thanks to a generous group of CAP friends. It is because of generous doners that CAP is able to help in times of disaster and make sure homes are safe, warm, and dry. On this week's bonus episode, we revisit a conversation with CAP's Bryan Byrd and Melissa Eckenrode from the University of Scranton, following initial disaster recovery efforts earlier this year. Hear how the spirit of generosity brought student volunteers to Appalachia to serve people in need during CAP's annual WorkFest alternative spring break program.

On this episode of The Mountain Spirit, join us for a conversation with Mike Halligan, CEO of God's Pantry Food Bank. As we enter this holiday season of Thanksgiving and Christmas, where many people will gather with their own loved ones, Mike reminds us how critical food insecurity is in the community and spotlights policies and programs that are making a difference.

On this episode of The Mountain Spirit, join us for a conversation with Chris Green, director of the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center at Berea College; Associate Professor of Appalachian Studies; and Chair of the Appalachian Studies Department. Chris shares some history of Appalachia and what people get wrong when they think about the region. He invites you in to hear his story and welcomes you to share your own. Join us each week for stories of faith, service, and compassion.

On this episode of The Mountain Spirit, join us for a conversation with Anita Seals, vice president of human services with Christian Appalachian Project (CAP). Discover what advice she carries to this day from CAP's founder, and how a childhood experience shaped her 40+ years of service. Join us each week for more stories of faith, service, and compassion.