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The Mountain Spirit
Hosted by Tina Bryson · society · EN
About this Podcast:
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.
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What is The Mountain Spirit about?
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.
Who hosts The Mountain Spirit?
The Mountain Spirit is hosted by Tina Bryson. The show has published 75 episodes to date.
What has The Mountain Spirit covered recently?
Recent episodes include "S12E6: Creating Opportunities in Appalachia w/ Bob Hutchison" (22 September 2026, 43 minutes), "S12E5: Delivering Hope Across Appalachia w/ Jeff Burchett" (8 September 2026, 30 minutes), and "S12E4: Embracing Each Moment w/ Joel Beverly" (25 August 2026, 29 minutes).
How often does The Mountain Spirit publish?
The Mountain Spirit publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 75 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Mountain Spirit?
Booking probability for The Mountain Spirit is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Mountain Spirit requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Mountain Spirit's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Mountain Spirit?
The strongest fits for The Mountain Spirit are Religion & Faith. The Mountain Spirit has a society audience.
About the host
Tina Bryson hosts The Mountain Spirit, a society podcast with 75 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Sep 8, 202630 minS12What 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...
Aug 25, 202629 minS12What 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...
Aug 18, 202637 minS12Joe 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...
Aug 11, 202636 minS12What makes Powell County one of Kentucky's most unforgettable destinations? In this episode, we sit down with Pete Fingerson, the executive director of tourism for Powell County, to explore everything from the...
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Aug 4, 202641 minS12Join 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...
Jun 16, 202631 minS11On 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...
May 19, 202637 minS11May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. Join us as we talk with Andrea Brooks, a counselor, educator, and leader with nearly two decades of experience shaping the future of mental health care. From her work in eastern...
May 12, 202640 minS11Rooted in seven generations of Appalachian lineage, author Cathy Rigg joins the podcast to talk about ancestry, storytelling, and the voices that refuse to be silenced. We explore her debut historical novel That Which...
May 5, 202640 minS11From Plum Run, West Virginia to stages across the country, actor and playwright Cody LeRoy Wilson joins the podcast to talk art, identity, and Appalachian storytelling. We dive into his groundbreaking one-man show Did...
Mar 10, 202633 minS10On today's Season 10 finale of The Mountain Spirit Podcast, we are joined by Jennifer Stolo, CAP's new President & CEO. Previously leading major nonprofit organizations like Make-A-Wish, Jennifer's most recent work was...
Mar 3, 202639 minS10On today's episode of The Mountain Spirit, we welcome Jessica Miles. She is deeply rooted in Appalachia, where she was born and raised. Her work centers community storytelling and uplifts women's voices across the...
Feb 24, 202640 minS10On this week's episode of The Mountain Spirit, we're honored to welcome Warren Dupree, a Cherokee Tribal elder whose life and leadership are deeply rooted in Appalachian tribal land in Cherokee, North Carolina. A...
Feb 17, 202638 minS10Kari Gunter-Seymour joins us on The Mountain Spirit to share the heart and heritage behind her award-winning poetry and her deep Appalachian roots. Listening to her story felt like sitting at a kitchen table with an old...
Feb 10, 202633 minS10Get ready for a powerful new episode of The Mountain Spirit featuring a lifelong Appalachian storyteller and community advocate, Willa Johnson. She leads the Worthy Ground Project from Invest Appalachia . With nearly...
Feb 3, 202633 minS10Season 10 of The Mountain Spirit opens with journalist Buddy Forbes , whose work is rooted in making sure Appalachians can tell their own stories in their own words. Join us for a premiere that uplifts the voices...
Dec 9, 202540 minS9We're closing out Season 9 of The Mountain Spirit podcast with a powerful story of transformation and faith through a new CAP initiative called Steppingstones. Join us as we sit down with Shana Miller, whose journey...
Dec 2, 202537 minS9In this episode of The Mountain Spirit , we sit down with William Isom II , the driving force behind Black in Appalachia , a nonprofit dedicated to uncovering and celebrating the overlooked history of African Americans...
Nov 25, 202538 minS9What does love in action look like in Appalachia? Meet Bill and Addie Likens, whose outreach ministry at Dunlow Community Center has transformed lives in rural West Virginia. In this episode of The Mountain Spirit...
Nov 18, 202536 minS9Episode 50 of The Mountain Spirit podcast is here! We're celebrating this milestone with an inspiring guest, Katie Carrico, who is a homesteader and sheep farmer from Eastern Kentucky. Katie is building a life deeply...
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Joe Little
Managing Editor of Majesty magazine, Central Piedmont Community College
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Shana Miller
certified Running Coach, Upper Bench Winery
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Jordan Allen
Manager of Sustainable Programs, Cr00ked Teeth Photography
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Wendy Smith
Dana J. Johnson professor of management, faculty director of the Women's Leadership Initiative, University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
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