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Be A Light
by Charlie Key
Be A Light is built upon Matthew 5:14. God calls each of us to be lights in this dark world. We are all made on purpose and with purpose, and we all have something unique to bring to this world. The mission of the “Be A Light” podcast is to shine a light on powerful individuals who are a light in their communities, and inspiring others to shine their own light. Each interview begins with one question: why? It’s easy to know what you do and how you do it, but knowing why you do something fuels you with passion and puts intention behind all you do.
Episodes
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God is Orchestrating Every Detail
Today's guest is Julia Schumacher! Julia is a sophomore at the University of Alabama, where she is an ambassador as a Capstone Woman, and she is my "big" in Phi Mu! Julia also served as Miss Minnesota's Teen 2022 and placed third runner-up to Miss America's Teen. Listen as we discuss the beauty…
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To Make Him Known
Today's guest is Madi Staton! Madi is a sophomore at the University of Alabama, leading a Bible study called Daily Does with two other sophomores. Listen as we discuss the importance of making Jesus known, confidence, body image, trusting God's plan when we can't see it, overcoming "failure,"…
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Ashlie's Embrace: Finding Purpose in Pain
Today's guest is Erin Maroon, founder of Ashlie's Embrace. Ashlie's Embrace is a nonprofit that provides cooling units, called CuddleCots, to medical facilities throughout the U.S. to support families facing stillbirth and infant loss. Listen as Erin shares Ashlie's story, the impact and mission…
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Kit+Char 2023 Recap
Today, Kitty is back on the podcast! Listen as we recap our 2023, everything from Dollywood to American Idol Season 22! We also dive into the value of letting go of what we can't control, overcoming worry, leadership, MEETING DOLLY PARTON, Kitty's time with Norwegian Cruises, stories from Miss...
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You Are Not Alone
Today's guest is Emma Gibney, Miss Massachusetts' Teen! Her Community service initiative is S.T.A.Y: Start the Awareness Young, Suicide Prevention. September is Suicide Prevention Month, so there is no other guest for today than Emma. Listen as we discuss her why, her story, signs of someone...
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Lift Each Other Up
Today I am joined by Kristen Berset-Harris. She is a former Miss Florida and competed at Miss USA in 2004. She is the host of "Great Day Washington" on CBS in Washington DC. Prior to that, she was a sports anchor/reporter at that CBS station, a sports anchor/reporter for a Baltimore FOX…
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Invest in Others
Today I am joined by Elaina Burt, Miss Alabama's Teen 2023! She radiates the joy of Christ in everything she does. Listen as we discuss what it means to invest in others, to plant seeds, not letting fear and anxiety keep you from stepping into your calling, finding peace, her journey through the...
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Do What's Right for You
In this episode I am joined by Katie Griswold, Miss South Central Georgia's Teen. Listen as we discuss Katie's community service initiative, Autism Acceptance, her personal journey with autism, letting go of things that aren't the right fit for you, how Miss Georgia has impacted her life, the...
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Common Ground in Christ
Today I am joined by my brother, Kannon Key, and former guest, Alexae Phillips. Listen as we discuss their stories from a recent mission trip to Sri Lanka, knowing God fully, God calling their stomachs, finding common ground in Christ despite cultural differences, the power of prayer even with...
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Trust: All In For Him
Today I am joined once again by Kelsey Hollis, our Miss Georgia! As she nears the end of her reign, listen as we discuss her growth through the past year, how to keep Christ at the center of all we do, her testimony, how to rebound when you hit rock bottom, her experience at Miss America, AMAZING...
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Just Because You Are Young
Today I am joined by Brilyn Hollyhand, 16 year-old Editor in Chief of The Truth Gazette. In this episode we discuss 1 Timothy 4:12, encouraging the youth of today to take action to improve our country and the world, where to find the courage to live boldly for what you are passionate about…
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Try, Try Again
Today I am joined by my very own mom in honor of Mother's Day! Mama J is my wonder woman, and I wouldn't be who I am without her. Listen as we discuss her drive to make a difference, her ability to get back up when life knocks her down, her journey with cheer, nursing, performing at theme parks,...
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Live Life to the Fullest
Today I am joined by Katelyn Perry, the current Miss Biloxi, founder of Crowns for a Cause, marketing director for the World Youth Federation, the owner of Kate's Beauty Buys, Store Coordinator and personal assistant to the owner of Bridal and Formal Boutique, Children's Miracle Network advocate,...
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Love at Your Fullest Capacity
Today I am joined by Ayanna Hensley, the current Miss Kansas. Listen to her incredible life story, her mission to love others well, forgiveness, peace in the middle of a storm, the image of a perfect Father, standing firm in your beliefs, fighting for your values, Miss America, prayer, her...
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Hold Onto Your Loved Ones
Today's guest is Tara Schipof, a former professional ballerina, employee at a power tool company, Miss Capital City, and the founder of #YesYOUcan. We cover a wide range of topics in this episode from her refusal to let failure define her, her story, life in professional ballet, the Miss America...
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Live Boldly
Today's guest is Ludwig Louizaire, Miss Cobb County. Listen as we dive into the importance of representation, empathy, boldness, fear of rejection, the impact your story can have, college applications, being a first generation college student/applicant, stress with school, her story with the Miss...
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Daily Surrender
Today's guest is Lauren Bradford. Lauren was Miss Alabama 2021 and the first runner-up to Miss America. She is now a grad student at Vanderbilt University. Listen as we discuss her UNPLUG: Digital Dieting Plan, pros and cons to technology, putting down our phones long enough to experience true...
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We All Have a Story
Today I am joined by Jamie Walker. You may recognize Jamie from her work with Rodan + Fields, or from a viral TikTok of her son Abraham receiving a birthday cake for the first time. Jamie believes we all have a story to share, and those stories are our superpowers. Listen as we discuss her story,...
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You Can't Pour From an Empty Cup
In this episode I am joined by A'Leah Burrell. A'Leah is the owner of Lea Bee Boutique, the current Miss Gwinett County, the founder of There She Owns, singer, dance teacher, and so much more. Listen as we discuss her why, being a woman business-owner, overcoming fear of taking risks, her work…
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Why Stop?
Today I chat with Nikki Gal, the host of Raw Talk with Nikki Gal, a former model, and the artist behind See Thru Nikki. Nikki and I discuss her why, her experience in the modeling world, body image, learning how to replant yourself and find that light within, the message she wants to leave with…
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Joyfully His
Today I am joined by Jennifer Pearson. Mrs. Pearson is the author of Growing in God, a spiritual discipline planner and journal and she recently launched her platform "Joyfully His," where she posts blogs, devotions, scripture memory challenges, and more. Listen as we talk about waiting on God's...
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You Don't Have To Do It All
Today I am joined by Jessica Roberts, Miss Middle West Georgia. We discuss the importance of pausing for your mental health, the roles that animals can take in being emotional support, pausing from social media, the Miss America Organization, playing "Backyard Uno," what it was like attending a...
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Be a Refuge
In this episode I am joined by Taylor Burrell, Miss Rome. We discuss the importance of giving back, gratitude, her LINK initiative, how her dogs have been a refuge for her, her obsession with the Grinch, warning signs of child abuse, how to handle when God says no (because in life we get more…
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Representing Differences
Today I am joined by Sarah Jane Houston, Miss Albany. We discuss growing up in large families, her diverse family dynamic, the importance of representing differences in literature, her new children's book "Janeybug's Big Day," how she began competing in the Miss America Organization, mental…
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Bring Your Best
Today I am joined by Savannah Jo Stevens. Listen as we discuss hard work, her journey with the Miss America Organization, being diagnosed with dyslexia, how she wants to change the education system for students with dyslexia, songwriting, her album (Rebel I), her band, vulnerability as a…
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Pursue Your Purpose
In today's episode I speak with Alexae Phillips, who grew up as a missionary in Dubai. In this fun and wisdom filled episode we discuss pursuing the purpose God has given each of us, her family's non-profit ministry organization and the work they do, the importance of community, being open to new...
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Get Back Up
In this episode I speak with Julia Langley, where we discuss her work with Cirque du Soleil, traveling, performing, overcoming tragic events of her life in the last couple years, getting back up when life knocks you down, the importance of using your voice and sharing your story, and so much more!
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Different On Purpose
In today's episode I speak with Kelsey Hollis. Kelsey is an advocate for autism acceptance and is actively involved in the Miss America Organization. Listen as we discuss her story as an advocate, the beauty in being made different, the meaning of family, her journey with the Miss America...
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Growing God's Kingdom
In today's episode, I welcome Marybeth Brown. Marybeth partners with Lifeline Children’s services to host a Stand For Orphans, a fundraiser with Lifeline where she sells homemade items. She also helps run the social media for Lifebeads, an organization giving sustainable jobs to women in Uganda....
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Be Your Best Self
Today, Miss Cherokee Rose, Carley Vogel, joins me on the podcast. We discuss her Love Your Liver, Love Yourself initiative, her journey with autoimmune hepatitis, seeing the silver lining in obstacles, the American Liver Foundation, what the Miss America Organization teaches young women, staying…
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Let's Be Nice
In this episode, I welcome Rylee Ruegger, Miss Rome's Outstanding Teen. Rylee and I discuss the importance of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion, how to overcome bullying, warning signs of cyberbullying, her Be Nice Program, learning to step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself, how…
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Be Still And Know
In today's episode I welcome my very own sister, Kitty Key. We dive deep into living with a servant's heart, overcoming the obstacles she has faced, trusting God's plan for your life, taking leaps of faith, performing, her experience in the Miss America Organization, metal detecting and magnet...
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A Small Town Girl Accomplishing Big Things
In this episode I chat with Miss Georgia’s Outstanding Teen, Mary Wilhelmina Hodges. Listen as we talk about being successful despite coming from a small town, her Take Ten Initiative, Reach Out And Read, the mission of the Miss America Organization, interview and pageant tips, and accomplishing...
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Following Jesus, Rather Than The World
In this episode, I am welcoming Shali King, Miss Georgia Teen 2019. We discuss focusing on who we are following rather than who is following us, the importance of sharing the Gospel, handling hateful opinions from society, having God-confidence, the sisterhood of the Miss America Organization,...
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Purpose, Priority, and Prayer
In this episode, I am welcoming Addie Freeman, Miss Southeast Georgia’s Outstanding Teen. We discuss Addie’s journey with juvenile arthritis, her talents, living a life of priority, her faith, tips on where to start when it comes to prayer and reading the God’s Word, and the importance of family.
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Shine a Light To Be a Light
In this episode, Charlie welcomes Miss Troup County, Ansleigh Williams. Listen as they discuss shining a light to be a light, the End it Movement, Ansleigh’s Point of Grace Dance Studio, her journey with the Miss America Organization, overcoming comparison, and having an authentic faith.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Be A Light is built upon Matthew 5:14. God calls each of us to be lights in this dark world. We are all made on purpose and with purpose, and we all have something unique to bring to this world. The mission of the “Be A Light” podcast is to shine a light on powerful individuals who are a light in their communities, and inspiring others to shine their own light. Each interview begins with one question: why? It’s easy to know what you do and how you do it, but knowing why you do something fuels you with passion and puts intention behind all you do.
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Charlie Key
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Be A Light is built upon Matthew 5:14. God calls each of us to be lights in this dark world. We are all made on purpose and with purpose, and we all have something unique to bring to this world. The mission of the “Be A Light” podcast is to shine a light on powerful individuals who are a light in...
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