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The Mountain Spirit

The Mountain Spirit

Written by: Tina Bryson
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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.2023 Social Sciences Spirituality
Episodes
  • S12E6: Creating Opportunities in Appalachia w/ Bob Hutchison

    S12E6: Creating Opportunities in Appalachia w/ Bob Hutchison
    Sep 22 2026
    For our Season 12 finale, we sit down with CAP Board Chair and Paintsville entrepreneur Bob Hutchison for a conversation about business, community, and creating lasting impact in Appalachia. Don't miss this inspiring episode filled with wisdom, leadership insights, and a deep love for the region we call home. Visit Hutch Group's website.
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    43 mins
  • S12E5: Delivering Hope Across Appalachia w/ Jeff Burchett

    S12E5: Delivering Hope Across Appalachia w/ Jeff Burchett
    Sep 8 2026

    What started with a truckload of donated books has become a lifeline for communities across 15 states. Our guest this week is Jeff Burchett, Director of CAP Operation Sharing Distribution Services, which has been impacting communities for over 40 years. Jeff has been with CAP for over 35 years. In today's episode, he discusses his life and journey with CAP, and how he sees God working across four decades of service, hope, and generosity.

    Learn more about the history and work of CAP Operation Sharing Distribution Services here.

    Visit the CAP Operation Sharing Distribution Services website.
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    30 mins
  • S12E4: Embracing Each Moment w/ Joel Beverly

    S12E4: Embracing Each Moment w/ Joel Beverly
    Aug 25 2026
    What does it mean to belong when the stories you've been told no longer fit? On this episode of The Mountain Spirit, Appalachian writer, entrepreneur, and native son Joel Beverly shares the journey behind In the Absence of Belief, a powerful exploration of identity, place, presence, and the search for something deeper beyond inherited narratives.

    Check out this book here. Visit Joel's website here.
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    29 mins
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