Ep. 38- Courage is Contagious
On April 18, 2024, five courageous girls from Lincoln Middle School in Shinnston, WV made national headlines when they silently protested for having to compete with a male student.
MaKenna Bowen was one of those Courageous Five. In this episode, she shares her experience at the Harrison County Track Championship as well as thoughts on the media attention after their video went viral.
We also speak with her mother, Jessica, about the event, the lawsuit that followed and the response from other parents she has received.
👉🏻 Check out our website: www.beaconnewswestvirginia.com to learn more about this media channel, and read articles about other events around West Virginia.
🎶 Music for this video: "Get Tough" by Track Tribe
"Out on My Skateboard" by MiniVandals
"Pink Sunrise" by The Great North Sound
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Ep. 37 - Don't Mess With Our Kids Rally in Charleston
On April 13, 2024, the nation heard the rally call of concerned citizens, mostly Christians, in every state about the harms of gender ideology. Each state capitol held a rally from 1-3pm in order to praise God in the public square, to repent for our wayward nation and to encourage others to get involved in order to protect our children from those seeking to destroy their innocence.
👉🏻 check out our main site: www.beaconnewswestvirginia.com to see our news articles and learn what this media channel is all about.
🔸 The news item referenced in the monologue about Madison, WI is found here: https://madisonchristians.com/news/mc-news/prayer-rally-at-the-capitol-to-defend-children/
🔸 Learn more about the Don't Mess With Our Kids movement and upcoming goals: https://www.dontmesswithourkids.us/
🎶 Music in this episode: "Get Tough" by Track Tribe
"Drive In" by Track Tribe
Worship music by Rachel & Mike Taylor
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Ep. 36 - Champion of Medical Ethics: Interview with Dr. Alvin Moss
⚕️ Medical freedom issues have been at the forefront in West Virginia this year, especially due to the Governor's veto of HB 5105, which would have provided an option for virtual public school students, parochial and private schools to become exempt from West Virginia's strict vaccination policy.
Dr. Alvin Moss, an experienced physician, medical ethics professor and member of the West Virginians for Health Freedom Organization, has spoken openly in favor of the bill and advocates for a more pro-active approach to protect children from vaccine injuries and to address the root causes of our chronically ill population of children.
👉🏻 Visit www.beaconnewswestvirginia.com to see our full website with news and articles and to learn more about our media channel.
As mentioned in the interview, resources for learning about vaccines, medical ethics, informed consent, patient rights and other health related topics, visit:
🔸 West Virginians for Health Freedom: https://wvforhealthfreedom.com/
🔸 Stand for Health Freedom: https://standforhealthfreedom.com/
🔸 National Vaccine Information Center: https://www.nvic.org/
🔸 Informed Consent Action Network: https://icandecide.org/
🎶 Music in this video:
"Get Tough" by Track Tribe
"Plastic or Paper" by Wes Hutchinson
"Photo Album" by Bensound.com
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Ep. 35- Bold as LIONS in Kanawha County
Nila & her mother, Shanna Thompson, are rare. When an uncomfortable event occurred in the fall of 2023 at Nila's high school, she didn't remain silent. Instead, she and her mother have made their voices heard at the Kananwha County School Board and more recently in 2024, at the West Virginia Legislature.
Please listen to their stories and share with others to inform families of what's taking place in some high schools in the Mountain State.
🎶 Music: "Get Tough" by TrackTribe
"Going Higher" by Benjamin Tissot
at bensound.com
"Longer Distance" by TrackTribe
👉🏻 View our complete website with additional news articles at: www.beaconnewswestvirginia.com
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Ep. 34 - Creativity Takes Courage
This episode includes the inspiring testimony of Laura LyAn Meadows, artist and owner of Witty Ideas Art Studio in Beaver, WV. Laura has overcome tragedies and shares how God helped to heal her through art and now, how she shares her love of creativity with a young audience. ❤️ 🎨 🖌️ 💛 🖍️ 🖼️
🎶 Music: "Ukelele" from Bensound.com
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Highlight- Testimony of Jessica Rowley on WVHB 4654
👉🏻 Beaconnewswestvirginia.com shares a highlight from the public hearing on HB 4654, the purpose of which is to remove bona fide schools, public libraries, and museums from the list of exemptions from criminal liability relating to distribution and display to minor of obscene matter.
The hearing took place on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.
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Highlight - Testimony of Mickey Blackwell on WV HB 4654
👉🏻 Beaconnewswestvirginia.com shares a highlight from the public hearing on HB 4654, the purpose of which is to remove bona fide schools, public libraries, and museums from the list of exemptions from criminal liability relating to distribution and display to minor of obscene matter.
The hearing took place on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.
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Ep. 33 - The House That Compassion Built
Zera House is a beautifully restored place in southern West Virginia that is a first of its kind in the Mountain State- a safe haven for survivors of sex trafficking. Join me on this tour and learn about the vision and ministry of compassionate hearts to sow seeds of love, hope & healing for those who have been traumatized from the violence of sex trafficking.
👉🏻 www.beaconnewswestvirginia.com
🎶 Music: "Elevators Need Rock Too" by Spence
"Longer Distance" by Track Tribe
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Ep. 32 - The Heartbeat of West Virginia with Kayla Kessinger
Values such as family, honoring God and respecting the sanctity of life constitute the heartbeat of West Virginia. ❤️
Kayla Kessinger began her journey to help the vulnerable and become a voice for the voiceless as a young teenager. This episode explores where the journey has taken her, the incredible people she has met along the way and where she is currently working to help those in need.
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🎶 Music: Royal Mountain Breakdown by The Mini Vandals
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Ep. 31 - Appalachian Willows & Brooms
Meet West Virginia artisan, Abbie Wiles in this episode of Beacon News West Virginia. Abbie not only weaves beautiful items such as baskets, brooms and crosses, she & her family grow their own willow on their land in Wirt County, WV. 🌾🌱🧺
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Ep. 30 West Virginia's Newest Celtic Festival!
The newly created West Virginia Wild & Wonderful Celtic Festival and Highland Games is coming to Beverly, WV this summer! Whether you are of Celtic lineage or just looking to enjoy some outdoor activities with your family, this festival has much to offer. Highland dancing, Celtic Pipe & Drum Bands, Kilted 5K run, many merchandise and food vendors, Celtic Rock Bands, MASA Heavy Games as well as Adaptive Games are just some of the items lined up for this event happening on June 17, 2023. https://www.wvcelticfestandgames.com/
Watch this episode to learn more about the creators, the veteran owned organization, how to purchase tickets and what to expect at this years festival.
🎶 🪘 🏴 Music for this episode is by the talented Scottish band, Albannach, titled "Hooligans Holiday". I do not own rights to this music. If you'd like to listen to more of their music and purchase their digital tracks or CD's: www.albannachmusic.com
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Ep. 29 New Business! Pistos Coffee
Located on the plateau in Fayette County, Pistos Coffee is one of the newest java stops around! Enjoy Episode 29 to take a peek inside and learn a little more about this unique business model and the hospitality waiting on the other side of the door. Spring & Summer hours, Tuesday-Saturday, 7 am - 4 pm.
🎶 Music: "On the Rocks" by Track Tribe
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Ep. 28 - Delegate Elliott Pritt Leaves Democratic Party
WV Delegate Elliott Pritt, representing Fayette County (District 50) has decided to leave the Democratic Party in favor of becoming a registered Republican to allow him to better serve the people he represents in southern West Virginia. Listen to his own words in this episode to learn more of his reasons for saying goodbye to the Dems.
🎶 Music: "Creative Minds" by Bensound.com
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Ep. 27 - Learning about Angels & Demons, with Fr. Andrew Damick
Do you believe in the unseen spiritual realm? Are you a Christian who is not quite sure what you believe about angels and demons as described in the Bible? In this episode, we travel to Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA to hear Orthodox Archpriest, popular author and podcaster, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick on the topic.
🎶 Music: "Going Higher" by Bensound.com
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Ep. 26 - Exceptional People of WV: Interview with Nick Tankersley
⛺️ 🚲 🥾 🛶 Are you visiting the New River Gorge? Be sure and stop in downtown Fayetteville to explore the unique restaurants and shops offered there.
In this episode, we're meeting talented artist and entrepreneur, Nicholas Tankersley. He has owned and operated Lost Appalachia Trading Co. since 2017 and welcomes many locals and tourists every week.
👉🏻 Be sure and visit https://www.beaconnewswestvirginia.com/ to learn more about our media company in southern West Virginia, read articles and links to other episodes.
🎶 Music: "Royal Mountain Breakdown" by The Mini Vandals and "Waves" by Founder
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Ep. 25 - Marty's Mission
Several weeks ago, Michelle Martin's cat, Marty, went missing. After days of searching, she finally spotted him, but stumbled upon a lot more! She believes he was intentionally leading her to discover some other animals-and people too- that could use some love & support this Christmas. 🐾🎄❤️🐈⬛
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Ep. 24 - Teenage Republicans With Haden Hodge
For the chaotic times we're living in, from inflation to open borders, to high crime rates and a young generation that seems to think socialism is a good idea, encountering Haden Hodge was a breath of fresh air.
Meet one of the outstanding students at Hurricane High School who, as a freshman, rekindled a Teen Age Republican Club and is now overseeing it's growth. 🇺🇸 🐘
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Ep. 23 - West Virginia's Greatest Asset: Community
In this episode I'm sharing the inspiring people of West Virginia, who don't skip a beat in offering love, prayer and monetary support to those in need. Since a member of the Clay County High School football team suffered a tragic car accident in late October, small businesses have stepped up to rally the community in support of the family. 💕
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Ep. 22 - Get to Know Your Candidates
The election is fast approaching and I wanted to make time to interview our candidates for the WV House of Delegates for District 51: Incumbent, Tom Fast - R and Challenger, Gabe Pena - D. I hope you enjoy this episode of listening to both candidates answer 13 questions related to their backgrounds, beliefs about current affairs and philosophy of government.
Please subscribe to my Rumble channel and share this video 😊🙏🏻 Leave a comment too, I'd enjoy hearing from you!
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Ep. 21 - Hidden Treasure of Wayne County
This special episode reveals a jewel of south-western West Virginia: Holy Cross Monastery. Even though this monastic community has been in the Mountain State since 2000, it remains a hidden treasure to many.
☦️ Enjoy learning about the brotherhood in this episode, with special thanks to Fr. Seraphim, the Abbot of Holy Cross, for his blessing in producing this video and Archdeacon Fr. Sergius for his time and interview.
Glory to God for all things †
🎁 If you would like to make a donation to Holy Cross Monastery for the building of their new church, which will serve more than just the brotherhood, you can do so here: https://www.holycross.org/
📸 Photographs of Dr. Moe Sills, early construction of the trapeza (dining hall) a guest helping with construction and the artist rendering of the new church, are found here:
https://www.holycross.org/
and here, including a wonderful article of the history of Dr. Moe Sills and his family:
https://www.beemonks.com/the-old-log-chapel-dr-moe-sills-love-for-his-community/
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Ep. 20 - Fayetteville's Response to Drag Show for Minors
This video covers the response from some Christian members of the community in Fayetteville, WV to a restaurant/bar hosting a "family friendly" drag show on September 10, 2022.
See full clip of Rebel News Report highlighted here: https://rumble.com/v1agsm3-drag-queen-speaks-out-against-children-at-drag-shows.html
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Ep. 19 - Does WV Support "Family Friendly" Drag Shows?
Did you know "family friendly" drag shows are popping up in areas across the Mountain State? "Family Friendly", meaning it is a show for audiences under 18 years of age. But what does this mean exactly? What is the boundary-? And Why are other state lawmakers working on legislation to ban minors from these events?
🔴 Full Rebel News Report highlighted here:
https://rumble.com/v1agsm3-drag-queen-speaks-out-against-children-at-drag-shows.html
👉🏻 www.beaconnewswestvirginia.com
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Ep.18 - Out of the Ashes Shoppe Under New Ownership
Join me on this tour of a popular boutique in downtown Fayetteville, West Virginia. Out of the Ashes recently changed ownership and is now a family affair under the management of local resident, Kelley Weis. 🛍💍👗🇺🇸
🎶 Music: "Fun in the Sun" by Chris Haugen
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Ep. 17 - Local First Responder Becomes New Business Owner
A chance meeting with Michael Kees at the local 4th of July celebration led me to discover a new business in Fayette County! He offers more than boots and uniform pants at Black Sheep Tactical-- check out some of his best selling items, learn about the classes he offers and upcoming events too!
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Ep. 16 - Impact of National Park & Preserve Status on Trails in the New River Gorge
It's been a year and half since the New River Gorge has gained National Park & Preserve status. As a local hiker, I wanted to know what the impact has been on our local trails, so I spoke with District Supervisor, Dave Bieri, to learn more. 🥾🌿☀️
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