# S8E6: Cooking Up Hope w/ Melonie Effler

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Podcast: [The Mountain Spirit](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mountain-spirit-6689500)
Published: 2025-09-09T04:01:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2247

## Resource

September is #HungerActionMonth and in this week's finale of The Mountain Spirit, we're pulling up a chair with Melonie Effler, known affectionately as "Momma Mel" . From her East Tennessee roots to her kitchen ministry, Mel's story is a reminder that food isn't just fuel. It's love, faith, and family. Come sit with us and feel the heart behind every bite. Visit Melonie's website here . Check out Melonie's hit YouTube channel .

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