Pastor Mark Rogers sits down with his daughter, Taylor Rogers, a college freshman, to talk about living out faith on a public campus. Together, they share honest reflections on finding community, facing challenges, and growing spiritually in a new season of life. A heartfelt father–daughter conversation about trusting God, letting go, and walking faithfully in a changing world.

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Part 2 of 2.

In this deeply personal and unfiltered episode, we sit down with Tracy and Ruthie Salter, members of Lighthouse church and the family of Russell Salter, who died by suicide. Together, we enter into a raw and heartfelt conversation about grief, faith, and the painful journey of navigating life after such a profound loss.

This episode is for those who are grieving, and those who need to hear that they are not alone in their sorrow, their questions, or even their struggles with faith. Tracy and Ruthie speak with honesty and vulnerability about what it means to hold on to God in the darkest valleys, and how their journey continues to unfold.

Please note: This episode contains sensitive discussion about suicide. Listener discretion is advised.


If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. You are not alone.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988

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In this deeply personal and unfiltered episode, we sit down with Tracy and Ruthie Salter, members of Lighthouse church and the family of Russell Salter, who died by suicide. Together, we enter into a raw and heartfelt conversation about grief, faith, and the painful journey of navigating life after such a profound loss.

This episode is for those who are grieving, and those who need to hear that they are not alone in their sorrow, their questions, or even their struggles with faith. Tracy and Ruthie speak with honesty and vulnerability about what it means to hold on to God in the darkest valleys, and how their journey continues to unfold.

Please note: This episode contains sensitive discussion about suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. You are not alone.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988

This is Part 1 of 2 of our conversation.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Pastor Ric Eddings of Cherokee Baptist Church, who will be the featured speaker at our upcoming Renewal Service (or as we call it throughout this episode "Renew") Of course, we don't know why, but it didn't stop us. We spend time getting to know Ric and his family, hear the story of how they came to Cherokee Baptist, and dive into his heart for ministry.

Ric shares about his unique teaching and preaching style, how he leads and cultivates growth within his church, and his passion for missions. It's a meaningful and encouraging conversation we believe will bless you as we prepare for Renewal.

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Join Pastor Mark and Ruthie Salter as they finish the discusion as they revisit the events at Lighthouse Church during Hurricane Helene in 2024 and the response to the community that followed. Months after the event, Pastor Mark and Ruthie shared how God used Lighthouse in a mighty way to love the community of Western North Carolina.

During this episode, Ruthie and Pastor Mark share some of the takeaways, encouragements, and personal lessons from the Hurricane Helene event.


This episode is part three of three. Thank you for listening to it all.

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Join Pastor Mark and Ruthie Salter as they continue to discuss and revisit the events at Lighthouse Baptist Church during Hurricane Helene in 2024 and the response to the community that followed. Months after the event, Pastor Mark and Ruthie shared how God used Lighthouse in a mighty way to love the community of Western North Carolina.

During this episode, Ruthie and Pastor Mark share stories of people and interactions through that time.


This episode is part two of three.

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Join Pastor Mark and Ruthie Salter as they discuss and revisit the events at Lighthouse Baptist Church during Hurricane Helene in 2024 and the response to the community that followed. Months after the event, Pastor Mark and Ruthie shared how God used Lighthouse in a mighty way to love the community of Western North Carolina.

This is part one of three.

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So maybe you have some of the basics down and are now looking at what is next in your Christian walk or what more you can do?

Pastor Mark and special guest Taylor Rogers take on the idea of doing more in the coming year. They cover the concepts of financial giving, Bible study, and serving.

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