The Bridge Podcast

While The Bridge Podcast took a break following episode seventy-five - we didn't stop planning great content for our loyal audience! Thanks to the sponsorship of Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant, we are excited to announce a new podcast network featuring five brand new podcasts. Listen now as Mark Dickey and Andrew Jackson tell you about the new shows with introductions from hosts in their own words...SHOW NOTES:Over the Rims of Mugs with Host Denise HarperSpend a little time with Denise and her girlfriends as they get to know each other while sharing a great cup of coffee. The show includes wonderful testimonies, things to celebrate in life, how to face adversity, and getting through times when God doesn't feel present. Take away stories that will inspire you and enrich your life!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE - https://887thebridge.com/overmugs If You Really Knew Me with Hosts Kim Willey and Ben SorrellsThe Enneagram is a tool you can use to have richer relationships. Ben and Kim are excited to discuss connecting better in all of our personal and professional relationships. You'll learn more about who's inside based on your motivations rather than your behaviors. Discover the real person behind the mask we often show others!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE - https://887thebridge.com/enneagram Fathering with Host Mark DickeyMost of us view our Heavenly Father through the lens of our Earthly father. However your children feel about Jesus and God - they discover it through you, their Dad. Mark talks with good Dads who have raised kids who love to follow the Lord. By looking at the art form of parenting, you'll find what works best for your family!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE - https://887thebridge.com/fathering StoryJumpers with Host Andrew JacksonDo your kids love listening to great stories? It can be tough to find kids podcasts which uphold Christian values. StoryJumpers features entertaining stories by authors who write from a Christian worldview. Each episode is created with kids in mind! Audiobook clips, or a reading by the author, are followed by a brief conversation with the author which kids will enjoy. This is a podcast FOR KIDS!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE - https://887thebridge.com/storyjumpersIn addition, we've created a new resource called The Bite Size Bible with Host Mark Dickey. This bingeable show consists of five brief episodes which will strengthen your faith, or help you introduce your friends to Jesus.LISTEN & SHARE - https://887thebridge.com/bitesize Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.com

The Bridge Podcast reaches seventy-five consecutive episodes! What an incredible accomplishment. And thanks to you - our Loyal Listener - for great feedback and encouragement as we created this additional content from The Bridge ministry. Mark Dickey and Andrew Jackson review their favorite episodes from The Bridge Podcast Library. Most of which are great content to help listeners dealing with the coronavirus global pandemic...SHOW NOTES:Episode 071 - Loneliness with Jason EasonEpisode 068 - Church of the IsolatedEpisode 066 - Hope For Humanity Vol. 3Episode 064 - Finding Your Purpose in Creativity with John MolluraEpisode 056 - The Gift of The Sabbath with Burt MillerEpisode 053 - GermsEpisode 049 - Hope For Humanity Vol. 2Episode 037 - Following Your DreamsEpisode 032 - Hope For Humanity Vol. 1Episode 031 - Bored KidsEpisode 025 - Spark True JoyEpisode 022 - Careers and PurposeEpisode 012 - Make Lasting MemoriesEpisode 011 - Moving at God SpeedEpisode 005 - Read.Episode 006 - Pray.Episode 007 - Listen.Episode 008 - Lifelong HabitsFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Lisa Barry has been on-air for years, sharing the gospel of Jesus with listeners. But how did she first hear of God's plan for her life? Listen as Lisa shares her story...SHOW NOTES:1:30 - Meet Lisa Barry, The Bridge Evening Show Host3:00 - Lisa knew her questions would impress the Pastor4:00 - A shy and young Lisa exploded at God5:00 - Then she realized, He was the shepherd and she was the sheep06:00 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

When you give to a non-profit ministry, like The Bridge, you are becoming a part of someone else's story. You may never meet them, but you will have an impact on their life. Still - many people wonder why fundraising is so important to sustain their favorite local non-profit organizations.SHOW NOTES:2:00 - Welcome Kristin Boyce and Kim Willey to the podcast3:45 - Why is fundraising necessary to a non-profit ministry?5:00 - What are some of the key operating expenses of a radio ministry?7:30 - As the ministry grows, so do expenses to serve supporters9:00 - The story of Nehemiah rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem11:00 - The result of fundraising is changed hearts, and saved souls14:00 - There are people who rely on radio ministry each day16:00 - You become a part of someone else's story19:00 - Businesses also join in support of changing their community22:00 - "Test me in this,” says the Lord - Malachi 3:1026:00 - Outside of operating expenses ministries also have greater goals in mind29:00 - Your support makes it possible to tell others about Jesus33:00 - Local ministries super-serve the community to meet local needs35:00 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Bill Sammons and Denise Harper have been on-air together for about thirty years. In all that time, it turns out, they haven't heard each other's entire story. In this episode, Denise Harper asks Bill Sammons about his personal story, a life-changing trip to Texas, and more.SHOW NOTES:1:45 - Denise and Bill catch up a bit2:30 - You can argue with me about theology, but not my story3:30 - Bill met Jesus when he was fifteen years old5:15 - Roadtrip to Texas with a youth group!8:00 - Hearing Billy Graham speak in the Cotton Bowl Stadium10:00 - Watching as the stadium filled with candlelight11:00 - Telling Mom and Dad12:45 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Even before sin entered the world, which separated us from God, there was something missing from our lives. The first obstacle for God was not sin, it was man's loneliness. Adam was never meant to be left alone in this world - so God created Eve as his companion.Loneliness is a lot different than being alone. God wired us to have a community and relationship with other people. When we get into our own little world - it's not healthy.SHOW NOTES:2:40 - Still practicing social distancing and isolation...4:00 - What is the loneliness epidemic?6:00 - Jack Eason is Executive Director of Crossover Cups Mission, and President of The Heart Share Group7:15 - What is loneliness like in other cultures around the world?9:00 - What prompted you to write The Loneliness Solution book?11:00 - Physically Alone and Crowded Loneliness11:45 - The first obstacle for God was not sin, it was man's loneliness13:00 - Loneliness impacts every age group15:30 - While social distancing, use technology to overcome the loneliness gap17:30 - The power of community us explained clearly in the book19:00 - We might learn some things from people in the Third-World20:30 - TakeawaysThe Loneliness Solution (available October 2020) can be found at https://www.jackeason.orgDiscover the impact loneliness has on your life with Jack's Loneliness Logarithm at https://www.jackeason.org/loneliness-logarithm/Get a glimpse into Jack Eason's world on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jackeasonspeaks and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-easonFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Bill Sammons and Denise Harper have been on-air together for about thirty years. In all that time, it turns out, they haven't heard each other's entire story. In this episode, Bill Sammons asks Denise Harper about her personal story, how her faith grew, and more.SHOW NOTES:2:30 - Denise grew up in the church3:00 - Her Sunday school teacher led her to Jesus3:30 - She looked for ways to tie in her love of music4:30 - Her Mom taught her a lot about prayer5:15 - The moment her profession of faith caused a hurdle for her career7:00 - Denise has always loved reading God's word8:30 - Looking back over life, she knows God was there at every step9:00 - God prepared Denise for her career and as a leader in the faith community10:40 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Micah Tyler visited The Bridge Studio and sat down for a conversation with Bill Sammons. Micah Tyler has released three albums (The Story I Tell (2013), The Kitchen Sink (2014) and Different (2016)) with Fair Trade Services. He was born in Beaumont, Texas, where he became a youth pastor after graduating from high school at the age of eighteen. He also ran a food truck before turning to music full time. Coming through the hurricane and his brother's cancer, Micah Tyler shares his perspective on trials.SHOW NOTES:1:30 - Facing trials - Hurricane Harvey and Daniel's Cancer4:00 - 'Different' viewed from a different perspective7:00 - 'Different' LIVE and acoustic10:00 - All About Micah Tyler12:10 - Old Bay vs Tex Joy14:00 - On reading 'Luke' with his family19:40 - Encouragement you need to hear today!23:00 - 'Amen' LIVE and acousticYou can find Micah Tyler online at https://www.micahtyler.comHe stays active on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram too!TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Where do you go to church in the middle of a global pandemic? The arrival of COVID-19 has disrupted school, work, and church routines around the world. Even as our fears grow, God is sovereign. He knew this day would come, and He equipped His church with everything they would need. You can stay connected, grow stronger, and encourage one another through this hardship! Have you joined the Church of the Isolated yet?SHOW NOTES:Church Directory – Contact your Pastor and ask for a few contacts - get their Name, Phone, and EmailLIVE Streaming Worship and SermonsElevation Church - https://elevationchurch.org/onlineRick Warren's Saddleback Church - https://saddleback.com/visit/locations/onlinecampusBay Shore Community Church - https://www.facebook.com/bayshoremillsboro/Help your church make LIVE streaming possible - Here are some tips from Switcher Studio!Don't get fancy, use what you've got - Facebook Live, Instagram Live, YouTube LiveDon't stop tithing - God commands it, your church depends on it.What should you talk about when you get connected?Check to see if they have enough food, medical supplies, and of course - toilet paper!Pray for one another - be vulnerable in your shared fears, anxiety, concerns, and uncertainty - We are all in this together!Discuss the sermon your Pastor just LIVE streamed.Complete a Bible Study together.Read through the Book of John together, and discuss a chapter each day.This could change the church permanently - improved communication, connected relationships, reaching out to neighbors.Have you joined the Church of the Isolated yet?Repeat after me..."The Church of the Isolated REACHES OUT!""The Church of the Isolated is ACTIVE not passive!""The Church of the Isolated is PATIENT!""The Church of the Isolated is GENEROUS!"TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

As The Bridge approaches being on-air for 10 years, we are celebrating the special anniversary in a number of ways. That includes sharing The Story of The Bridge! Travel back with us to the formative months before The Bridge broadcast their first song, or started serving the Delmarva community we love and call home.SHOW NOTES:1:30 - Before The Bridge there was another radio station serving Delmarva3:40 - For seven years the are was without a local Christian radio station6:15 - Under a three-year deadline, a group gathered to figure out if a station was possible7:50 - The consensus was if we plan to minister and serve the local community - the effort was worthwhile9:20 - After a good start, there was a lot to accomplish in three short years11:50 - Finding the right equipment was an undertaking, and getting it to work, an act of God14:30 - Now on-air, The Bridge has to fulfill its purpose to the community by building a team19:00 - Why did The Bridge choose to go on-air December 7, 2010?21:00 - Is anyone listening? How many people are listening? Is this going to work!?22:45 - What were some significant hurdles God moved you through at the start of the station?28:40 - Is The Bridge fulfilling its mission and vision?30:00 - Where is The Bridge headed in the future?31:15 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Mark Dickey, Afternoon Host on The Bridge, felt down looking around at all the terrible news in the world. But he also loves to discover interesting and fun human interest stories. So he proposed we do an entire series of episodes on good news stories! And we all agreed it would be a lot of fun to hear about amazing things that are happening. Listen to these stories that will restore your hope in humanity!SHOW NOTES:1:30 - Dr. Fred Antonelli is founder and president of Life Counseling Center Inc., with offices throughout the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware - https://lifecounsel.org/counselor/fred-antonelli/4:40 - Dr. Fred Antonelli Elected as New President of Elim Bible Institute and College - https://www.charismanews.com/us/78581-dr-fred-antonelli-elected-as-new-president-of-elim-bible-institute-and-college6:45 - Text For Humanity - Send a text you would love to get, to a stranger. - https://www.textforhumanity.com12:25 - Mike Good's travel nightmare ended in a remarkable act of kindness from strangers - https://people.com/travel/plane-passengers-come-together-to-help-dad-in-last-row-make-his-twins-father-daughter-dance/14:35 - Crossroad Church in Ohio Helps Wipe Out $46.5 Million in Medical Debt - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qeQV0r4TQ815:45 - RIP Medical Debt eradicates medical debt at pennies on the dollar - https://ripmedicaldebt.org17:20 - "Light up the darkness." ~ Bob Marley17:45 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Reaching maturity takes time and deliberate effort to stretch and grow. Watching as your children find out who God purposed them to be is a lot of fun. Leading worship, Hannah Kerr felt peace and purpose more than she did in any other part of her life.In the three years since her debut release Overflow, singer/songwriter Hannah Kerr has walked through a formative season, navigating college and young adulthood and the challenges that coincide with figuring out who you really are.SHOW NOTES:1:40 - Who will your children grow to become?3:10 - Hannah Kerr visited the studio to discuss her upbringing4:45 - She started leading worship in eigth grade6:00 - How and when did she become a Christian?7:50 - When did you start writing lyrics for songs?9:05 - When did you develop your style of singing?10:15 - So... who wrote 'Warrior'?11:20 - Special LIVE performance of 'Warrior'!14:35 - How did you meet your fiance?16:10 - What was it like moving to Nashville, TN to follow God and create your music?17:45 - When do you hear the voice of God in your life?19:00 - Tell us about your new single 'Ordinary'!20:00 - Special LIVE performance of 'Ordinary'!23:25 - When's the wedding!?25:00 - TakeawaysYou can discover more about Hannah Kerr online at http://www.hannahkerrmusic.comShe is active on all the social media platforms - like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and has videos on YouTube! Enjoy!Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

One of the greatest things you can do when criticized is to seek the truth in the statement. John Mollura joins The Bridge Podcast to share the experience and wisdom gained from his transition into a creative lifestyle. If you've ever felt drawn to the arts as a way to express yourself... listen to this episode. Let it be an encouragement as you find God's purpose for your creative endeavors.SHOW NOTES:0:30 - Mark and Andrew consider the prayers during Love Delmarva segment0:50 - Welcome John Mollura who will look at creativity with us3:00 - John's path to a full time creative lifestyle6:00 - What is 'film'? Wait... what is 'paper'!?!8:30 - What would you tell a friend in the same hamster wheel life pattern?10:00 - Air quotes - C R E A T I V E S12:00 - How did John and his family manage him going full time as an artist?14:20 - Setting boundaries and rules for yourself15:30 - Find wise counsel to help you learn to manage your endeavor18:20 - Where do you find creative inspiration?21:15 - You must remain vulnerable and still brave enough to create23:30 - There are people who value and need your creative services26:00 - How do you deal with criticism?31:35 - Some art is not appreciated as soon as it is released32:00 - If not for financial gain, what is the purpose of a creative life?33:00 - 1 Peter 4:10 Use the gifts you have received to serve others34:00 - John's BIG break!36:40 - TakeawaysDiscover John Mollura Photography online at https://molluraphoto.com Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Life takes many turns. The greatest turn for a believer is the moment they encounter Christ. For Mark Dickey of The Bridge Afternoon Show, that moment happened when he was a kid in school. After that, Mark made some changes in his lifestyle and looked for more meaning in the things he did. God continues to guide Mark on a daily basis. Meanwhile, Mark continues to draw closer to 'home plate' and a full understanding of who God is.SHOW NOTES:0:55 - We prepare to talk with Mark Dickey about his story1:50 - Who is Mark Dickey?4:00 - Alpacas and guns, oh my!6:00 - How did you come to know Jesus, and when?7:15 - Getting 'in the ballpark'8:00 - Mark's teacher invited him to YoungLife9:30 - Did you pray for salvation that night?10:45 - YoungLife Summer Camp made a huge difference13:15 - Were your friends in YoungLife, or did you make all new friends?15:00 - Challenged in his Junior year of High School16:45 - Do you feel life took a huge turn after accepting Christ?18:20 - Is there a greater purpose to everything you do now?19:45 - He fuels my efforts when they point back to Him!21:00 - Learning about grace22:15 - Making it to homeplate!23:00 - Takeaways Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Thrive Worship visited The Bridge Studio to talk with Mark Dickey about worship. While they were here, Peter Burton and Corbin Phillips performed a couple of songs in The Bridge Community Room! It was a special treat we think you'll enjoy too. Thrive Worship, which started as the worship team for Bayside Church in Sacramento, CA, has quickly bloomed into a sprawling, eight-campus worship family whose songs and weekly Sunday night worship services are transforming their Northern California community.SHOW NOTES:2:30 - Welcome Thrive Worship!3:50 - What was the transition like from secular to Christian music?5:30 - Why do we sing in church anyway?!7:05 - How do you help others get into a worship mindset?10:35 - Do you work with the pastor to build the worship setlist to match the message?12:45 - Mentorship from Lincoln Brewster taught them to be vulnerable as a worship pastor13:40 - What stories have you received about lives changed by your music?15:25 - When you get worn out, how do you encourage one another on the worship team?17:50 - Just before church worship starts, how do you handle being weary?19:40 - Enjoy a couple of songs from Thrive Worship!31:40 - TakeawaysThrive Worship is active online at their website http://thriveworship.bandFacebook https://www.facebook.com/thriveworshipofficial/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0mTiAnq3S6XG5wnk3WRhngand Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thrive_worship/ Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

The massive iceberg of human trafficking is tearing a deep scar through our community. This form of modern-day slavery involves the use of force, fraud or coercion to obtain different types of labor from victims. Over 25 million people are trafficked worldwide, and Delaware is not a stranger to this devastating crime. Through the work of Zoë Ministries, and others in law enforcement and legislature, Delaware is no longer a safe haven for human traffickers preying on our children.SHOW NOTES:0:50 - Zoë Ministries joins The Bridge Podcast - Yolanda Schlabach, Director; Sharon Stevens, Spiritual Director; Tammy Holland, Assistant Director & Counselor2:15 - How and why was Zoë Ministries formed?4:00 - Delaware could become a safe haven for human trafficking crimes5:30 - Delaware legislation assumed there was no problem because law enforement presented no statistics about the problem7:10 - God has orchestrated Zoë Ministries progress step-by-step8:00 - Survivors are often viewed as criminals - not victims9:45 - What is human trafficking?11:25 - An example of human trafficking in Delaware - Force, Fraud, and Coercion15:00 - How do human traffickers lure their victims?18:25 - What type of physical and psychological impact do victims endure?21:00 - Where are Mom and Dad during all this trouble?22:45 - What kind of impact does human trafficking have on our community?25:00 - A majority of online pornography is forced, not a consentual choice28:00 - There are as many ways to traffick a human as there is creativity in the human brain29:00 - Human trafficking signs that we should be aware of in our community32:00 - An example of human traffickers using gifts and trips to lure victims34:00 - A story about a mother who's daughter was trafficked35:30 - How has knowledge of human trafficking changed how you interact with your own children?39:10 - An example of a survivor who was raised in a Christian two-parent home44:15 - TakeawaysZoë Ministries - http://www.zoe-delaware.orgPolaris - https://polarisproject.org Another helpful resource, made available by The Lanier Law Firm, is the Trucking & Human Trafficking Guide at https://www.lanierlawfirm.com/trucking-and-human-trafficking/Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Over half a million people go homeless on a single night in the United States - 65 percent in shelters, the other 35 percent on our streets. As a community, we cannot keep patching the problem - it is hurting those in need. We shouldn't just point out a poor person and hand them a few dollars then go about our day. Poverty can last a long time, being homeless can last a long time, because that is only patching the problem. We keep putting off real solutions to the growing homeless crisis. The homeless on Delmarva deserve compassion and solutions that change their situations.SHOW NOTES:0:45 - Susan Kent of Love INC of Mid-Delmarva joins The Bridge Podcast1:45 - What is Love INC of Mid-Delmarva?4:00 - What is the state of homelessness in our country today?6:20 - How do we define homelessness so we can tackle the problem?8:20 - A rise of full intact families are finding themselves on the streets9:25 - Tourist areas suffer when workers are unable to live where they work10:30 - Current response policies may be hurting, more than helping12:00 - Lack of church involvement offers an area of improvement14:00 - Be part of the Continuum of Care15:15 - What if someone who is homeless doesn't want help?18:00 - We cannot keep patching the problem of homelessness21:30 - What does homelessness look like across Delmarva?23:20 - There are many shelters and organizations serving the homeless on Delmarva24:40 - But what can I do to get involved?29:15 - TakeawaysLove INC of Mid-Delmarva online - https://loveincofmiddelmarva.comand on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LOVEINCSUSSEX/Love Worth Sharing Homeless Resources -http://www.loveworthsharing.com/homeless.htmlThe State of Homelessness In America Report from The Council of Economic Advisers (September 2019)https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/The-State-of-Homelessness-in-America.pdfTen Facts About Homelessness in America by Rev. Ben Johnson (September 24, 2019)https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/ten-facts-about-homelessness-america Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Picture an addict. Whatever comes to mind - throw it out! Anyone of us could be the picture of someone who is addicted to a substance. Special guest Shelley Spedden, from Home of Hope - part of Delmarva Adult & Teen Challenge, discusses releasing women from addiction on The Bridge Podcast this episode.SHOW NOTES:0:30 - Welcome Shelley Spedden, from Home of Hope - part of Delmarva Adult & Teen Challenge2:00 - What is the Home of Hope? Who do they help?3:30 - How are women getting addicted to substances?6:00 - There is hope for anyone facing addiction7:30 - Shame follows addiction9:55 - How do you start talking with a loved one about their addiction?11:45 - Relationship and the love of Christ is what draws people near13:00 - For women trapped by addiction, complete devastation lies ahead16:00 - Following Creation, Satan put a special target on women18:45 - Taking notice of the signs of addiction hidden from view20:25 - Prescription medication should be disposed of when it is done being used22:45 - What is a good way to help loved ones find help to end their addiction?24:30 - At what point should you call the police or a treatment center?26:45 - Women can become addicted faster and have more hurdles to entering treatment28:50 - TakeawaysHome of Hope Women's Campus can be found online at https://delmarvateenchallenge.org/hopeofhope.htmlDelmarva Adult & Teen Challenge also offers a Men's Center, and serves all of Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. https://delmarvateenchallenge.org Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

You can take a trip around the world, or start right in your own neighborhood. Mission work is simply the act of making disciples. Jack Eason of Crossover Cups Mission joins the podcast to talk about ways The Bridge Family of Listeners can get started in mission work!SHOW NOTES:0:50 - Jack Eason of Crossover Cups Mission and Ben Sorrells join us this episode1:25 - What is Crossover Cups Mission?2:45 - Have you ever been on a mission trip?4:35 - Why send all those people instead of just raising money?5:30 - How did Jack Eason get started in mission work?8:15 - Local, Regional, or International - How do you start to find a mission aligned with your skills and passions?11:00 - Do you feel inadequate or unqualified because of your past?13:55 - "Stop trying to be the Holy Spirit!"15:30 - What is one of your strongest mission trip memories?23:25 - More hurdles to going on a mission trip -or- Legitimate questions to get prepared24:40 - When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert28:00 - Takeaways Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Start the New Year right! But keep it simple... We discuss some real ways to improve our lives and those around us!SHOW NOTES:0:45 - 'The New Calendar' by Georgetown, DE local Thomas Sherman, covers all five seasons2:40 - Right, Mark? ...crickets...3:00 - Where did New Year's Resolutions get started?4:00 - Read your Bible in 90 Days5:45 - Reconnect with people and set a date and time for getting together10:00 - Pray with people more - in the moment, rather than alone and later12:45 - 'Spontaneous Intentionality!'18:30 - S.M.A.R.T. goals can help you scale your efforts and reach better outcomes22:30 - Try Bible art journaling27:30 - Leave behind the collection of your thoughts in journals28:45 - Focus on gratitude every day!31:15 - Takeaways Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

This episode we discuss the Sabbath and rest with Pastor Burt Miller of Solid Ground Church in Lewes, Delaware. He reminds us that there will always be more asked of you than you can give. The Bible states "the sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath" in Mark 2:27. Let's unwrap this gift from God, and actually put it to use in our lives!SHOW NOTES:2:30 - Pastor Burt Miller of Solid Ground Church in Lewes, Delaware - https://solidground.church4:25 - What does 'sabbath' mean?5:00 - Work is a great lens on our heart7:00 - God created the sabbath to help us reorient our hearts to Him8:00 - Funny, but dangerous, stories from the edge of exhaustion10:00 - There will always be more asked of you than you can give11:20 - "The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath" - Mark 2:2713:00 - How do you structure a true sabbath day?15:00 - Guideposts article on how many Pastors are keeping a regular Sabbathhttps://www.guideposts.org/better-living/health-and-wellness/living-longer-living-better/how-to-balance-your-life-keep-the18:30 - Find a Sabbath Buddy! Mark and Burt show you how...19:15 - Benefits to yourself and your church when the sabbath is honored21:00 - Saying No to one thing, is saying Yes to something else23:30 - What are some recommendations to do on your sabbath?26:40 - Takeaways Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

So you want to adopt? John Waller joins a conversation with Bill Sammons, Jeff Twilley, and Andrew Jackson on The Bridge Podcast. God may have tugged on your heartstrings and called you to adoption. Three adoptive fathers explain the process is not filled with rainbows and unicorns. But the effort is worth it! With His help, healing and incredible stories of redeemed lives are possible.SHOW NOTES:1:30 - John Waller is now a father of ten children!1:50 - John Waller shares his adoption story3:55 - Bill Sammons' adoption story was influenced by John Waller6:55 - Jeff Twilley and his wife adopted domestically10:00 - Dreams and surprises during the adoption process13:45 - For large families, grocery shopping is a major undertaking15:45 - Changing your family routines for a new member16:30 - Adoption is very difficult, but it is worth it20:00 - Trauma and history causes deep scars and pain to be worked through22:00 - At age 16 some children 'age out' of the system and have nowhere to go24:30 - Some incredible stories and great outcomes from adoption!29:00 - The heroes of adoption stories are the Kids30:00 - TakeawaysProject 143 - https://www.p143.orgProject One Forty Three, Inc., (Project 143) is named for those that it serves — namely the 143 million orphans worldwide. Sadly, since our founding, this number has increased dramatically, but our mission remains the same — to help orphans experience the love of families.CCAI Adoption Services - https://www.ccaifamily.orgCCAI Adoption Services exists to promote and serve the well being of the abandoned and orphaned children and to be the bridge of love, CCAI exists to find caring families and loving American parents for abandoned and orphaned children by providing professional adoption services; provide cultural, educational, and emotional support to the adoptive families and the adopted children through Joyous Chinese Cultural Center; and reach out to the abandoned and orphaned children left behind in the orphanages through Children Charity Fund.COBYS Family Services - https://cobys.orgMotivated by Christian faith, COBYS Family Services provides foster care, adoption, counseling, family life education and permanency services for children and families at risk in Lancaster County and the surrounding area. Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Jesus always says 'Go!' Our command, as believers, is to take the love of Jesus out into the world. We are not supposed to stay inside the walls of our church, but the plan is for us to go and meet people where they live. The book of Acts gives us the script to follow, and Pastor Linda Pevey helps us learn our part in God's great story.SHOW NOTES:0:25 - Special Guest Pastor Linda Tower Pevey of Bethesda United Methodist Church in Preston, MD1:00 - We Are The Church, Let's Act Like It by Linda Tower Pevey3:00 - Connecting and Strengthening the Church and Community5:20 - The Early Church was concerned with taking care of community needs6:15 - Ethnic and racial issues were also addressed9:00 - Conflict about money, possessions, and traditions come to a head11:30 - Music has an amazing power beyond the spoken word13:00 - What is 'the church'?17:00 - We can get so busy doing stuff, that we forget the people in need18:50 - The difference between Inward and Outward focused churches23:00 - Go out and serve the community together26:00 - Remember the mission we've been given by Jesus27:15 - Being heckled and judged by non-believers32:30 - TakeawaysFind complete details about the book 'We Are The Church... Let's Act Like It' when you visit https://lindapevey.com/bookExpect to see your church energized and renewed by We Are The Church…Let's Act Like It!For more information about the book or how to use it effectively in your church, email the author at lindapevey@lindapevey.com. All email inquiries are answered promptly.Click on the links below to order your copy today!UpperRoomBooks.comAmazon.comChristianBook.com Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Achoo! In this episode of The Bridge Podcast, we discuss all the ways germs show up in our lives. And there are so very many - let me tell you! It can be so simple to spread germs without thinking. But with a little caution, you can break the path of contamination and prevent germs from spreading. We share a few tips to fight the common cold and touch on the flu season. Honestly, it's gross... Yuck!SHOW NOTES:2:40 - Germophobes BEWARE!3:30 - 1 in 5 people never wash their hands4:10 - Bathrooms advancements are not eliminating germs from our lives5:55 - Mark reveals a study about germs and hot air hand dryers8:45 - Follow us into the kitchen11:30 - Wash fruits and vegetables just before eating them12:45 - Interacting with other people, and their germs13:40 - A Ladies Purse!14:20 - Socks versus Shoes when walking through your house15:35 - Laminar flow cleanrooms for every home!16:55 - Keeping babies healthy (with funny looking masks)19:20 - An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure22:10 - Be mindful of what you consume, and take supplements to support immunity24:50 - Travel with a kit of the things you might need25:35 - Old Wive's tales that DO NOT work!31:31 - The truth about Chicken Noodle soup...32:20 - Takeaways Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

The Bridge Podcast has hit a major milestone. This is Episode 52 of a weekly podcast - that makes this our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Thank you so much to the Subscribers who listen loyally, share the podcast, and give us great feedback. This time, we take a quick look back at The Bridge Podcast Hosts' Favorite Episodes. Which one was your favorite?SHOW NOTES:2:30 - A quick run down of the many cool topics we've covered3:30 - Mark enjoyed Episode 011: Moving at Godspeed6:00 - Mark also loved Episode 016: Cow Tipping7:20 - Ben recommends Episode 28: Local Missions9:15 - Ben is also very into Episode 35: Enneagram of Personality11:40 - Andrew liked Episode 026: Detours12:40 - Andrew went weird with Episode 047: Fear and the Supernatural15:30 - Denise picked Episode 009: Finding ONE WORD to Live By19:25 - Takeaways Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

The holidays can be bittersweet when anticipation and joy are mixed with grief and loss. The normal hustle and bustle of the holidays include great things like dinners, parties, gift exchanges, performances, and family gatherings. But for those experiencing loss, October through December can be excruciatingly painful months. Grief is not limited to the death of a loved one. Separation, divorce, illness, family trauma, job loss and even moving to a new location all result in great loss that can make the holidays difficult. In this episode of The Bridge Podcast, we discuss tips and share resources to help you survive the holidays while grieving.SHOW NOTES:1:30 - Grief touches every life3:00 - Rely on the truth found in the Bible first3:30 - Holidays are filled with memories and tradition that become bittersweet when blended with grief6:30 - H. Norman Wright explains how grief can show up during your holiday9:30 - We're never going to get over loss, it is a part of the fabric of our life11:45 - Grace for others, and grace for yourself too12:45 - Remembering loved ones and celebrating the life you shared together14:05 - Techniques GriefShare recommends to survive the holidays16:00 - One less set of hands to help means you have to pace yourself17:30 - Inject yourself as a support in the life of someone who is grieving19:45 - Balance your privacy with quality time with other people20:40 - Holidays are a time to focus on religious significance22:15 - Children processing grief need loved ones to guide them through it24:00 - GriefShare resources help you recover from loss and rebuild your life25:55 - GriefShare 'Surviving the Holidays' seminar events26:25 - 'Surviving the Holidays While Grieving' article from Journey Through Loss28:00 - 'The Year of Firsts' article from Crosswalk29:00 - Takeaways Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Denise Harper, Ben Sorrells, Mark Dickey, and Andrew Jackson share some of their favorite Family Recipes. Of course, what would a family dinner be without a little storytelling? So they'll also be recalling some cherished memories that revolve around the dishes. Complete recipes are available in the show notes!SHOW NOTES:2:30 - South Dakota's Best Sour Cream Potatoes4:45 - Grandma Sorrells' Corn Pudding8:00 - Pop-Pop's Mustard Chuck Roast10:10 - Better Homes and Gardens' Beef Stroganoff13:30 - TakeawaysSouth Dakota's Best Sour Cream PotatoesIngredients:2 lbs. frozen hash browns1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 1/2 cups sour cream1/3 cup chopped onion or 2 Tbsp. dried onionSalt & pepper to taste1 can cream of chicken soupDirections:Mix all ingredients well then add to hash browns.Bake at 350 degrees for 90 minutes. Serves 8.(Can be made ahead and refrigerated, then cook just before you're ready to served.)Grandma Sorrells Corn Pudding(just like Grandma Sorrells used to make!)Ingredients:4 Tablespoons cornstarch6 eggs1 1/2 cup sugar4 Tablespoons melted butter2 cans milk2 cans creamed cornDirections:Mix the first 3 ingredients. Add milk and corn. Put in buttered dish and put melted butter on top. Bake at 325 degrees about 1 hour.Pop-Pop's Mustard Chuck RoastIngredients:4 lbs of beef short rib1/3 cup prepared mustard1 tbsp sugar2 tbsp lemon juice1 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper2 cloves garlic (or liquid)4 medium onions/slicedDirections:Put beef in shallow glass dish; mix ingredients, cover, refrigerate 24 hours, turn occassionally - put sliced onions on top. Brown beef in oil in frying pan.Cook in roaster (covered) with sauce.350 for 2 hoursTender and mouth watering! A favorite for Sunday dinners at Mom-Mom and Pop-Pop's.Better Homes and Gardens' Beef StroganoffIngredients:12 ounces boneless beef round steak1 tablespoon cooking oil2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms or one 2 1/2-ounce can sliced mushrooms, drained3/4 cup water1 envelope regular onion soup mix1 8 ounce carton dairy sour cream2 tablespoons all-purpose flourHot cooked fine noodles or hot cooked riceDirections:Step 1 - Trim fat from meat. Cut meat diagonally across grain into strips 1/4 inch thick. In a large skillet brown meat in hot oil. Remove meat from skillet. (Add additional oil, if necessary.) Add the fresh mushrooms (if using) and cook until tender.Step 2 - Return meat to skillet. Add the water and canned mushrooms (if using). Stir in the soup mix. Heat to boiling. In a small mixing bowl stir together the sour cream and flour. Stir into mixture in skillet. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Serve over hot cooked noodles or rice. Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Mark Dickey, Afternoon Host on The Bridge, felt down looking around at all the terrible news in the world. But he also loves to discover interesting and fun human interest stories. So he proposed we do an entire series of episodes on good news stories! And we all agreed it would be a lot of fun to hear about amazing things that are happening. Listen to these stories that will restore your hope in humanity!SHOW NOTES:0:30 - Mark Dickey explains what the phrase 'hope for humanity' means on social media3:20 - Mark - Kid Gives His Halloween Candy to a House Who Ran Out5:30 - Denise - Student Offers Teacher His Birthday Cash, Saying Teachers Don't 'Get Paid Enough'7:40 - Andrew - Lego Replay Brings New Life To Discarded Legos11:00 - Ben - Susan Kent and Love INC of Mid Delmarva (including SUSSEX County Homeless Coalition, Code Purple SUSSEX County, B.R.I.D.G.E.S. - Substance Abuse & Mental Health Supports)14:35 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

When it comes to talking with kids about Jesus - where do you start? Are they too young to understand the concepts of sin, redemption, and eternal life? What resources are available to help parents? And what's with all the animals in most of the Bible stories we tell children?Phil Vischer is an author, speaker, filmmaker, and voice actor best known for the Christian children's series VeggieTales®, which he created in a spare bedroom as a 25-year-old, newly married starving artist. Since then, Phil has continued to pursue innovative ways to integrate faith and storytelling through fun and practical resources for families.Collectively, Phil's creations, which include the educational series What's in the Bible? and the autobiographical book Me, Myself & Bob, have sold more than 70 million copies around the world. Phil lives with his wife Lisa (aka Junior Asparagus) in West Chicago, Illinois. They have three adult children.The Laugh and Learn Bible for Kids is available on Amazon and wherever Christian books are sold.There are 18 NEW episodes of VeggieTales® being produced! The first new show — "The Best Christmas Gift" — is available now. On TV, you can catch the new VeggieTales® episodes on TBN. Trinity Broadcasting Network is the world's largest faith and family broadcaster reaching over 175 nations on 32 global networks - TBN's US reach is over 100 million households. DVDs are available from WalMart, Target, CBA channel retail stores. Streaming options include JellyTelly, and most digital platforms.SHOW NOTES:1:33 - Special Guest VeggieTales® Creator Phil Vischer2:05 - How did VeggieTales® get started?3:30 - Wathcing the start of MTV, Phil asked if technology and creativity could be used to promote values with which he agrees.5:00 - Did his family think Talking Vegetables was worth the effort?5:40 - Three HUGE guidelines VeggieTales® adheres to...7:07 - Mark explains how he first discovered VeggieTales®7:55 - What is the best age to begin talking with kids about Jesus?10:30 - Start talking with children about God by sharing His character - love and mercy!13:40 - Phil's children were an inspiration and held him accountable to sharing truth in VeggieTales®14:20 - Is it only the parent's place to speak with children about Jesus?18:00 - What resources are available to help parents?21:00 - But what about Balaam's Talking Donkey?22:20 - It is important to give kids the overall story of the entire Bible!23:20 - VeggieTales® has some VERY exciting news!30:45 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

In this episode, we drag the supernatural and paranormal out into the Light with special guest Christian Mentalist & Magician Rod Robison. As co-author of Unmasking the Masquerade: Three Illusionists Investigate Deception, Fear, and the Supernatural - Rod is keenly aware of the tricks people have pulled down through the centuries. He helps shed light on why we've bought into the Hollywood version of the paranormal, as opposed to what God's Word says.Unmasking the Masquerade boldly reveals the powerful secrets behind the supernatural, psychic ability and the limits of Satan. Do some people have supernatural powers? Is it possible to read minds? How do psychics get their secret information? Could the miracles of Jesus been an illusion? Should we be afraid of Satan? Learn how to spot Satan's deception and recognize God's work.SHOW NOTES:1:00 - Special Guest Rod Robison, co-author of Unmasking the Masquerade: Three Illusionists Investigate Deception, Fear, and the Supernatural5:55 - How did Rod Robison get started in the world of magic?8:00 - Sometimes we make too many assumptions about Satan's powers8:55 - Do human's possess supernatural or psychic powers?10:30 - There is a $1,000,000 offer for anyone who can demonstrate genuine psychic powers11:45 - André Kole, Master Illusionist and public speaker for Campus Crusade for Christ International14:00 - Could the miracles of Christ have been illusions?17:00 - "Even the resurrection does not seem implausible to me" - Rod Robison19:25 - Fear of the supernatural, and the deception Satan has put into play is all to drive us away from God21:30 - New Testament Magicians and other examples from the Bible22:20 - "We bought into the Hollywood version of Satan, and the paranormal, as opposed to what God's Word says." - Rod Robison23:00 - What's your view of dressing up for Halloween, and a recommendation for Christian parents?26:00 - Supernatural and paranormal topics tackled in Rod's book Unmasking the Masquerade28:20 - A quick story about the time Rod spoke with the dead! Sort of...31:43 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Do you have a favorite mask? All of us do... whether we admit it or not. The way we present ourselves in different places, circumstances, and relationships can add to our collection of masks until we risk losing sight of our true identity.SHOW NOTES:1:35 - Ben, Mark and Andrew remember masks they wore as kids4:10 - Halloween was always about fun characters, and being people you looked up to6:00 - What are some characteristics you want to keep? What things about yourself do you want to drop?7:30 - Mark puts on a mask...8:45 - It can be difficult to stop wearing your masks10:20 - Telling your story authentically allows people to enter a genuine relationship with you11:40 - Ben reflects on the fear and risk of being authentic14:00 - Mark breaks down his Instagram feed14:55 - A mask can a projection of who we want to portray - or a guard against vulnerability17:30 - Your church family is a good place to begin shedding masks20:25 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

The monster is real! FOMO, or the fear of missing out... FOMO will hunt you down and crush your contentment - if you let it. You don't have to live in the fear of missing out. There are many ways to count your blessings and live in appreciation and gratitude.SHOW NOTES:0:45 - Kim Willey joins the podcast to discuss FOMO and Contentment3:00 - Animated Mark Emojis - is that a thing?4:15 - Kim loves being with people, but hates missing out on shared experiences6:00 - Social media fuels FOMO8:00 - What is the difference between FOMO and being well informed?11:15 - Fear can make us irrational11:45 - Watching other's lives can increase your own FOMO13:45 - FOMO is jealousy!15:15 - Reaching contentment - where everything you have is a blessing18:20 - Mark goes to the movies... Shhhh!19:20 - Kim takes us back to The Garden20:00 - What are some ways you've practiced finding contentment?22:20 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Are you a scary movie fan? Some people are, some people run the other way. Why do people scare themselves on purpose? Learning the tricks of the storytelling trade can help you disarm the best Hollywood scares. And how can we make better decisions about the movies we watch with each other? From the history behind the 1930's Hays Code, to the ways modern movies are rated by concerned Parents... we've got a thrilling episode!SHOW NOTES:0:20 - Are you a scary movie fan?2:40 - Why do people find amusement in fear?4:00 - A Warning for Young Listeners4:50 - How Hollywood builds a good scare6:40 - But some things you can't unsee7:25 - WARNING! Scary movies can be very hazardous to your health!8:00 - BEWARE - Many scary films are filled with graphic violence, foul language, unsettling concepts, and adult themes10:00 - Parent's Guide on IMDB is very helpful12:30 - The Hays Code and the modern Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Ratings Guide15:40 - What if you could buy movies that were edited for safe viewing?16:40 - The year was 1984... Movie Ratings Trivia!19:00 - MPAA Ratings strengthen parents to make wise media consumption decisions if they use the system22:30 - Focus On The Family's PluggedIn - Movie and other media reviews24:00 - Deciding which movies to watch is not just for kids26:15 - Common Sense Media - the nation's leading non-profit dedicated to reviewing media27:50 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Do you remember your favorite book as a child? Goodnight Moon, Busytown, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Cat In The Hat... the list goes on and on! Introducing your child to reading brings so many advantages. But what's the best way to go about teaching your kids to read?SHOW NOTES:1:40 - Remembering when you first started reading to your child3:00 - Find something your child is passionate about and get books on that topic4:45 - Get books that are on your child's comprehension and readingn level5:20 - Hands on kids might enjoy reading to dogs!7:25 - Reading every night before bed is a good pattern to establish9:00 - Soon your kids will suprise you with how much they are reading10:50 - Hurdles you face encouraging and teaching your child to read are common to most parents13:15 - Rewards! BookIt and other programs are great motivators16:00 - Offer to help with their book reports and essays - don't do it all for them, but help18:00 - Continue to introduce new content, and expand their scope of what is available19:45 - Former President Harry S. Truman said, "not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers."20:15 - The Hosts give some of their best reading recommendations!24:30 - If you have little ones, one book you must get a copy of is...26:35 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Changes come at us fast. Transition from the comfortable and familiar can be nerve wracking. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says "There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens." Our guest Pastor John Betts of Abundant Life Church in Georgetown, Delaware joins us to examine how change impacts our daily life, family interactions, and faith journey.SHOW NOTES:0:20 - Pastor John Betts, Abundant Life church in Georgetown, Delaware0:40 - Jeff Twilley, Vice President of Operations and Technology at The Bridge1:45 - Changes and Transitions in life led by God, yourself, or outside influence3:00 - Do you mean specific transitions out of ministry roles, or moving away from sin?4:30 - What about family dynamic changes, career changes, and other transitions?6:45 - Jeff Twilley walks us through the change God was leading which returned him to Delaware9:10 - John Betts tells how family expectation was challenged by changes God led him through12:15 - John's whole identity was wrapped up in being a Christian Farmer his whole life13:00 - Observing changes from the outside can be confusing14:00 - How do you know God is directing the change you are facing?15:15 - Personal identity is best changed one step of faith at a time17:35 - Going through major transitions with the support of your Spouse19:00 - Blazing the trail for others who face similar changes20:00 - Advice from a Pastor on following God's voice and moving forward with transitions22:00 - What about looking for signs and confirmation that you are on the right path?23:15 - Jeff's Burning Bush26:00 - Stay connected with God by reading His word in the Bible, and get great examples of other's handling change27:00 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

When all the kids leave home for the last time, the Empty Nesting phase of life begins. Our guest Dawn DeVries shares her experience of reconnecting with her spouse, filling her time, enjoying grandchildren, and rediscovering her purpose. Empty Nesting doesn't need to be feared! There will be new challenges – but also new opportunities to serve God, and draw closer to Him.SHOW NOTES:0:40 - Andrew admits to having been a Boomerang Kid1:20 - Dawn DeVries, Traffic Coordinator at The Bridge joins the podcast as our Guest3:00 - Who's living at home? Who is an Empty Nester?4:10 - Denise makes plans for her daughter's room5:05 - Dawn is the true Empty Nester of the group7:15 - Spending time with your spouse after the kids have left?10:30 - Don't let your whole identity be defined by your relationship with your children alone12:55 - Getting back to being yourself!17:00 - Serving, Helping, and Doing life together with your neighbor - Episode 011: Moving at God Speed17:50 - What worries or fears do you face with the change of lifestyle?20:00 - Even though your children are out of the home, how do you maintain the role of Parent?22:25 - Enjoy learning to be more of a Friend with your children24:00 - Look forward to Empty Nesting, don't enter the change with dread - it is part of the process25:10 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Fall will soon arrive on Delmarva, and there is a cornucopia of fun activities for your family to enjoy! From outdoor festivals and nature walks, to tasting local treats and relaxing by a cozy campfire - Delmarva offers more than you ever thought possible each and every autumn.SHOW NOTES:0:30 - Jeff Twilley joins The Bridge Podcast as a guest!1:30 - Why we love Fall...2:20 - Raking the Leaves3:30 - You can't breeze past the huge list of Fall activities across Delmarva4:15 - The Bridge Staff share their favorite fall activities6:15 - The foods of Fall... yumm!6:45 - Apple Scrapple Festival 'Scrapple Carving Competition'7:40 - Fifer Orchards Celebrates 100 Years (1919-2019) and other Farm Markets8:15 - Great Delaware Pumpkin Carve Festival at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington, DE8:30 - Pepper's Pumpkin Patch in Laurel, DE and TS Smith and Sons in Bridgeville, DE8:45 - Waterfowl Festival in Easton, MD9:10 - Berlin Fiddlers Convention in Berlin, MD10:00 - Thunder Over Dover Air Show at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, DE10:30 - Wings & Wheels Fall Festival Car and Air Show at Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown, DE10:55 - OysterFest and Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD11:10 - That just scratches the surface... Check out a full list of Fall Activities Across Delmarva below!11:20 - Getting out and enjoying the activities is more about the quality time spent with friends and family12:00 - Jeff Twilley enjoys day trips with his family, leaving the phones behind12:45 - Andrew recalls an old commercial...13:25 - State Parks (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey) in the Fall are an incredible change from what the tourists get to experience14:00 - Celebrate and appreciate the blessings in your own backyard15:45 - Jeff loves camping with family, and is planting seeds and establishing family traditions16:55 - TakeawaysFall Activities Across Delmarva -September - Riverwalk Freedom Festival in Milford, DEBoardwalk Arts Festival in Bethany Beach, DENanticoke Indian Powwow in Millsboro, DELadybug Music Festival in Milford, DEFestival Hispano in Georgetown, DEGarlic Festival in Rehoboth Beach, DEOktoberfest in Lewes, DEMusic Conference and Festival in Dewey Beach, DEHistory Book Festival in Lewes, DENanticoke Heritage Festival in Woodland, DEThunder Over Dover Air Show at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, DEThe National Folk Festival in Salisbury, MDBerlin Fiddlers Convention in Berlin, MDNative American Festival in Vienna, MDSunfest in Ocean City, MDDorchester Out of the Darkness Walk in Hurlock, MDGrooveFEST Downtown Music Festival in Cambridge, MDOctober - Wings & Wheels Car and Air Show in Georgetown, DESea Witch Halloween and Fiddlers Festival in Rehoboth Beach, DEBoast the Coast Maritime Festival in Lewes, DEApple Scrapple Festival in Bridgeville, DEJazz Festival in Rehoboth Beach, DEThe Big Draw DE in Milford, DEGreat Delaware Pumpkin Carve Festival in Harrington, DEChesapeake Film Festival in Easton, MDChesapeake Wildfowl Expo in Salisbury, MDSea Gull Century Bike Ride in Salisbury, MDMid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival in St. Michaels, MDOysterFest in St. Michaels, MDEndless Summer Cruisin' in Ocean City, MDOC-Toberfest in Ocean City, MDSailwinds Park East Kite Festival in Cambridge, MDChincoteague Island Oyster Festival in Chincoteague, VANovember - Independent Film Festival in Rehoboth Beach, DEReturn Day in Georgetown, DEWaterfowl Festival in Easton, MDFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

When your family enters the Middle School years, it feels like there's a whole lot of crazy, and not a lot of calm. You're not alone! Hang in there, and find strength in some of our tips. There are a lot of answers out on the internet - but some of the things you find can also be frightening. We take a look at the struggles families face when their kids enter Middle School. Answers from a Christian Worldview, with a strong dose of scripture and prayer, will help you get through those years.SHOW NOTES:3:00 - Mark doesn't have kids, but he was most recently in Middle School4:30 - Kids entering Middle School are facing a lot of changes5:30 - How do parents get prepared for Middle School?6:10 - Many kids go through an identity crisis9:00 - Find activities that you can do with your kids, and meet their friends11:00 - Help your kids gain perspective of their blessings by giving them opportunities to serve others13:00 - "If it seems like they're all over the place - they are!"16:00 - You are not alone - Be vulnerable with other parents, and gain support17:45 - What should parents do when Middle Schoolers test boundaries?21:30 - Get on the same page with your child's best friends parents23:00 - You are their parent, not their friend23:50 - The Bridge Podcast Episode 15 - Youth and Social Media24:15 - Provide opportunities for your child to take the lead in some decision making25:00 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Service members in every branch of the military face challenges most cannot comprehend. Those with strong faith are well equipped to deal with situations at home, and abroad. Pastor Jim Dorton, of Three Stones Church, join us to discuss finding, practicing, and sharing your faith as a member of the military.SHOW NOTES:2:00 - Pastor Jim Dorton of Three Stones Church and formerly US Air Force6:30 - Being introduced to Jesus while in the military7:30 - Sharing Jesus with other service members can be difficult9:30 - Jim tells the story of being invited to attend church by his Supervisor11:00 - Working and living with other service members as a Christian13:20 - "...make a vegetarian barbecue hamster" - Shine, Newsboys15:00 - Effective leadership in the military doesn't have to be gruff, angry, and abusive16:00 - Coming home can present a whole new routine, and set of challenges for a service member18:40 - "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:1320:00 - The Bridge serves military listeners around the world!21:00 - How can the civilian faith community serve, and encourage the military faith community? Check with the local USO!24:00 - Children of service members may be integrated into the civilian schools and wrestle with moving25:30 - Churches want to support troops overseas, but there is a great opportunity to connect with, and strengthen the military at home27:30 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

What dream are you chasing? Run a radio station, sing on stage, make great music, fly a plane, write a book, build a business... Our list of dreams is long. There may be hurdles and hardships along the path, but when you combine your passion, with God's purpose - you can achieve such incredible dreams!SHOW NOTES:1:30 - What was your dream?8:00 - Find encouragement to pursue your dream from God, and others8:30 - A Million Miles in A Thousand Years by Donald Miller9:30 - Prepare - Start learning by working in the field you are dreaming about10:45 - Stay out of debt, you remain free to make a move when God opens the door12:00 - Make extra time, create a space to learn, practice, and pursue your dream12:30 - The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson13:30 - Eliminate Distractions - You have the time, but you have to tell your time what you are going to do with it14:45 - Beware of Dream Takers that may try to squash your dreams early on15:00 - Lay Down Your Dream - God has a plan and a purpose for your life, be ready to yield your dream to Him20:00 - "Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." - Psalm 37:422:00 - God fills our heart with desires that fulfill His purpose23:23 - "Making God famous!"24:45 - Don't allow naysayers talk you out of the dream God has called you to pursue26:30 - Along with the desire, He provides your with the spiritual gifts to accomplish your dreams27:30 - Denise Harper shares an incredible story of God acting in her life as she was chasing her dream31:00 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Sports are GREAT for your kids! Improve health, confidence, and discipline. Build valuable community and team-building skills. But being on a sports team affects the whole family. How can a busy Mom balance sports and family? Let's talk about it...SHOW NOTES:0:25 - Kim Willey and Kristin Boyce join us as voices of experience being Sports Moms2:35 - Andrew explains his limited sports experience4:25 - If your kids want to pursue sports - what's the best way to start?6:25 - Carpools rock!8:00 - Travel Sports explained for parents new to the sports world9:45 - Fitting Church into your sports schedule11:10 - FCA - Fellowship of Christian Athletes12:30 - Other Players and their Families are a great mission field14:30 - These hectic days are the best days of our lives!15:25 - Keeping a busy schedule on top of sports practice and meets16:35 - Being together as a Family is the most important part17:40 - When is it appropriate to say "No!" to sports?20:30 - Takeaways Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Personality! One of the many things that set us apart from our family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors. God made you by design and for a purpose - even with all those interesting personality quirks. Understanding how you're wired is an important step to interacting well with the world around you. Ben Sorrells introduces the Enneagram personality profile assessment, and how the different personality types help us see how we experience the world..SHOW NOTES:1:50 - Ben Sorrells explains the Enneagram personality profile assessment2:45 - So is it like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®?3:30 - A quick overview of what you can expect from the assessment4:30 - There is no spiritual aspect to the Enneagram - it is not associated with spiritual gifts5:50 - Three broad categories including Heart (Feelings), Mind (Thinking), and Body (Doing)7:25 - The Bridge Staff learned how we each function, and find ways to improve interaction10:00 - Ben dove into Enneagram headfirst, and loved what he discovered12:50 - Understanding your own personality helps your relationships15:30 - The Complete Enneagram: 27 Paths to Greater Self-Knowledge by Beatrice Chestnut PhD - and - The 9 Types of Leadership by Beatrice Chestnut PhD18:00 - The Enneagram reveals different reflections of God in each personality20:00 - The Enneagram diagram is like a clock face with lines connecting major points on the clock21:20 - Stress and Security responses are explained, and strategies are given to help handle those situations based on your personality22:40 - How do you get started after discovering your personality type?25:30 - Takeaways Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Mark Dickey and his wife Brittany are expecting their first child. On this episode Bill, Denise, and Andrew share some of their best advice for new parents. Between wisdom gained by making mistakes, and insights discovered by serendipity - Mark gets an earful of tips from his co-hosts.SHOW NOTES:1:00 - Consider a Baby-moon - a relaxing or romantic vacation taken by parents-to-be before their baby is born2:30 - Planning is essential - but be flexible4:00 - Andrew learns some bsic math5:20 - Denise reminds new Parents that the cleaning can wait6:25 - Kids spell love T-I-M-E7:00 - Bill discovered children are resilient8:00 - Beware! Babies put everything in their mouth!9:15 - Differences between the First, Second and Third Child9:45 - You don't need all the STUFF11:00 - Leashes...12:00 - Mark asks, "What was something that caught you completely off guard?"17:00 - Fake it till you make it - unless you're a parent!18:30 - Comparison to other parents (No. 6 on Bill Sammon's Top Ten Parenting Tips!)23:23 - The days are long, but the years are short25:50 - TakeawaysBill Sammon's Top Ten Parenting TipsNo. 1 - Enjoy Your Personal Time BeforehandNo. 2 - Don't Focus on Your Child to the Exclusion of Your SpouseNo. 3 - They Won't BreakNo. 4 - Bring Them With YouNo. 5 - Don't Push Them, Lead ThemNo. 6 - Don't Compare Yourself with Other Parents or ChildrenNo. 7 - Help Them Find What They Were Made ForNo. 8 - Everybody Has Advice - But It Is Your ChildNo. 9 - Kids Spell Love T-I-M-ENo. 10 - They Are God's - You Are Steward of His Blessing Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Can you trust your source of news? In a world of deepfakes, trust in media is in steep decline. Deepfake (a made-up word coined from a combination of the words "deep learning" and "fake") is a technique for human image synthesis based on artificial intelligence. Deepfakes can be used to create fake news and malicious hoaxes. In addition, doctored photos and fake news dominate the landscape. The hosts discuss doing research on news stories, and how to evaluate your media choices to ensure you get the truth.SHOW NOTES:22:10 - Bill Sammons was an Old School Newshound with a background in journalism3:30 - What in the world is a Deepfake?!4:00 - Denise Harper experiences her first Deepfake video6:00 - Imagine the outcome if this technology were abused - Politico Article7:45 - Fake video, photos, and articles - including believable satire9:45 - The Onion and Babylon Bee satire articles are shared as real news by some people11:00 - Mark Dickey has an idea about how we can cross check what we read and see13:00 - Bill Sammons reminds us that journalism has shifted from facts to bias15:00 - Denise Harper is a Mom - verified by three sources!16:30 - Dry and boring news is uninteresting, most people gravitate to sensational sources17:15 - Journalists should be asking hard questions to keep others honest - but real journalism is dying18:30 - Pray for discernment, ask a well informed friend for input, discuss stories with others19:45 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Mark Dickey, Afternoon Host on The Bridge, felt down looking around at all the terrible news in the world. But he also loves to discover interesting and fun human interest stories. So he proposed we do an entire episode on good news stories! And we all agreed it would be a lot of fun to hear about amazing things that are happening. Hear what the host found and let us know which story you liked the best!SHOW NOTES:2:30 - Mark Dickey presents the idea behind Hope for Humanity Vol. 14:00 - Andrew Jackson shares a story from Las Vegas5:50 - Christian radio in Las Vegas is going strong!6:30 - Bill Sammons introduces us all to Bryan Stevenson8:10 - The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row by Anthony Ray Hinton9:10 - Equal Justice Initiative9:40 - Milton Historic Society Museum11:55 - Denise Harper tells us about Ryan and Lilly14:55 - Mark Dickey and Custodian Mr. Eugene15:45 - Watch his reaction on YouTube!17:45 - Vol. 2 and Vol. 3 in the works - but we need you to head out and make some good news!18:25 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Should you be your kid's primary form of entertainment? Are you responsible for making sure every moment of their day is filled with activity? Ben Sorrells, The Bridge Special Event Coordinator, joins Mark Dickey and Andrew Jackson to reflect on how they avoided boredom as kids. There is a trend of over-scheduling children's lives - but is that healthy? You can let kids get bored. In fact, it is probably good for them!SHOW NOTES:0:55 - Mark, Ben, and Andrew were all kids at one time2:00 - Never say "I'm bored!"3:00 - How full is your child's schedule?4:50 - Kids need to explore new things to find their passion6:10 - On demand entertainment robs kids of creativity8:00 - There are many ways to help facilitate fun for kids10:00 - Do not feel guilty for not playing with your kids sometimes12:10 - Psychologists say children will create out of nothing14:20 - Fun shouldn't always cost money15:30 - Four tips to help children play independantly16:50 - Enjoy a Do Nothing Night!17:30 - As a parent, guilt can trap you when it comes to preparing your children for success in life19:00 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

After grocery shopping, food prep, cooking, and setting out the meal - the last thing you want to hear is rejection. But across the table from you sits the World's Toughest Critic. Your child - The Picky Eater! How can you serve foods they will enjoy without going out of your way to create a seperate menu? Are picky eaters able to maintain a healthy diet on the few items they agree to consume? Kim Willey and Kristin Boyce help turn the tables on the pickiest of pickey eaters in this episode of The Bridge Podcast.SHOW NOTES:0:45 - Welcoming Kim Willey (Director of Business Development) and Kristin Boyce (Director of Donor Development) to the podcast2:30 - Who else hated chili, liver, and green veggies as a kid?4:30 - Teaching your children to cook helps broaden their eating options6:45 - Feeding babies means following restrictions, but they also surprise you7:30 - Kristin's daughter used to love peas - but developed an allergy9:00 - You HAVE to try it!11:00 - Try a dish three times and your kids might start to enjoy it12:20 - Parents should get on the same page about what the family tries and eats13:00 - "French Kids Eat Everything" by Karen Le Billon is a great book Mark Dickey recommends15:15 - Kids visiting a friend will be confronted with a dish they don't know, or enjoy16:15 - Kim Willey recommends the book "Deceptively Delicious" by Jessica Seinfeld18:20 - "What's with this pizza!?" - Jerry Seinfeld19:15 - Cutting back on surgar can help your palate appreciate natural foods22:00 - How do you shop in the grocery store for the best foods for your family?23:00 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

Using your resources, skills, and abilities to honor God is what ‘Stewardship' is all about. Our special guest Kristin Boyce, Director of Donor Development at The Bridge, helps us figure out the best ways to teach our children about being good stewards.SHOW NOTES:1:35 - Meet Kristin Boyce - The Bridge's Director of Donor Development3:55 - Time, Talent, and Treasure4:25 - What is ‘Stewardship'?5:50 - Mark shares a story about his parents, his chores, and the terrible toys he bought9:00 - How can parents today teach better resource management that honors God?10:50 - Demonstrate Giving13:25 - Tithing and Treasure Hunting on Earth!17:15 - Get your children involved in a generous and frugal lifestyle18:10 - Give Instead of Receive with Charity Birthday Parties19:55 - Comb through their stuff with them and donate items to others20:45 - Take part in the Drive Thru Connection21:45 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

We often think of going FAR away on mission trips ... but that is not always the case. There are global, national, regional, and even LOCAL mission work opportunities out there. Join us for a discussion with special guest Ben Sorrells, The Bridge Special Event Coordinator, who also leads The Bridge Mission Teams to our adopted village La Union Abajo in the Dominican Republic.SHOW NOTES:1:20 - Ben Sorrells admits to lurking outside the close Victoria's Restaurant2:55 - What are 'Missions'?4:00 - Ben explains The Bridge Mission of our adopted village La Union Abajo in the Dominican Republic, with Crossover CUPS MISSION6:20 - What is the difference between Global, National, Regional, and Local scale mission work?8:00 - Identify your sphere of influence9:00 - Mark, Denise, and Andrew share their mission trip stories11:20 - Thinking about taking your FIRST step toward mission work?13:20 - Ben shares some part of his lifestyle which were actually local mission work14:25 - The Bridge Hands & Feet Volunteer Service Day18:40 - Andrew shares a personal Hands & Feet story20:35 - Mark explains an outreach program his church does21:55 - Mission work and serving is really a form of worship, first and foremost22:55 - Ideas for finding LOCAL mission work in your own sphere of influence25:20 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

When is the right age for your daughter to start wearing makeup? Andrew and Mark share deep insights from their admittedly uninformed male perspective. But Denise Harper delivers solid insight from a woman's point of view. The hosts discuss social media's impact on the age, extent, and types of makeup use. And listeners are reminded of their true beauty, and source of real value.SHOW NOTES:1:40 - Esther and Beauty School Dropouts2:30 - When should little girls start wearing makeup?3:35 - A visit from the Avon Lady6:00 - The right or wrong age depends on the parents and the child's maturity7:30 - Have confidence in the form God created for you8:35 - "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight." - 1 Peter 3:3-410:30 - Makeup can take up a lot of time and cost12:00 - Andrew tries on makeup and nail polish!13:00 - for King & Country song "Priceless" lyrics are a great reminder of self-worth14:00 - the word 'make up' implies something is missing14:15 - Mark ALSO wore makeup!15:25 - External expressions can say that someone is struggling with identity15:55 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant

You've got a plan. A schedule. An outcome in mind. Then you get detoured. What if we told you that the interruptions you perceive as ‘detours' are part of God's plan?SHOW NOTES:1:45 - Denise Harper heard a clip from a sermon that struck a nerve!2:30 - I know where I want to be - but why do I have to take this detour?3:20 - Getting lost in the Largest County East of the Mississippi4:15 - Detours can be a good and positive thing5:20 - Ferris Bueller says...7:25 - Rethinking your goals and objectives9:50 - Unlike GPS, God is never 'recalculating'12:30 - Not every detour is about us14:05 - We can be our own worst enemy at times16:45 - God might want you pursuing a different goal17:30 - God can redeem our previously poor decisions18:25 - TakeawaysFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant