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.

Joe Little knows firsthand how difficult life can be. Listen as he reflects on his journey from homelessness to becoming a speaker, mentor, and advocate, carrying a message of hope to young people across Appalachia and beyond. No child is defined by the circumstances they're born into. In our latest episode, Joe offers insights into breaking generational cycles and build a life that's inspiring others to do the same.

Find Joe's website.

Purchase Joe's book "Me and Poverty" here.

Join us for a special conversation with the Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Gayle Conelly Manchin. Gayle is from West Virginia and has served the Appalachian region her entire life. She sees new possibilities for Appalachia in its people and spirit. Join us as we discuss the history of Appalachia, the needs our region currently faces, and what the future holds for our communities.

Learn more on ARC's website: https://www.arc.gov/

On today's finale of The Mountain Spirit Podcast, we sit down with Fr. Marc Bentley, a priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lexington. Fr. Marc is from Pike County, Kentucky and holds the mountains close to his heart. In 2019, he became the first Roman Catholic priest known to hold an M.A. in Appalachian Studies. Listen to him speak about ministry and purpose in Appalachia.

Check out work from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lexington: https://cdlex.org/