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What does it take to become a regenerative farmer with no agricultural background? Recorded live at Regenerative Revival in Salado, Texas, the Soil Sisters sit down with David Deitsch of The Moody Goat to talk about building a regenerative goat operation from the ground up. From growing up in suburban Connecticut to managing a thriving herd in Central Texas, David shares the hard-earned lessons, failures, pivots, and mindset shifts that are helping him create a resilient farm business. Whether you're interested in regenerative agriculture, livestock management, grazing systems, homesteading, ranching, or starting a farm from scratch, this episode offers an honest look at what it takes to keep moving forward. Connect with and shop The Moody Goat: Follow David's regenerative farming journey, learn about his goat herd, and discover Moody Goat meat sticks and swag through The Moody Goat website and on Instagram @themoodygoat_ and @moodygoatmeat TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Welcome to Regenerative Revival 01:14 Why regenerative agriculture came first 04:01 The Moody Goat's origin story 06:41 Finding the land in Moody 07:49 Going all in with goats 10:21 Markets and money lessons 15:00 Raising children on the ranch 20:28 Passing a love of land to the next generation 24:18 Dreaming up a rent-a-goat business 25:58 NRCS programs teaser 26:40 Free USDA assistance available to producers 27:47 Regenerative training opportunities 28:31 Learning through community 31:23 Herd-building strategy 33:10 The importance of rest and deferment 35:07 Pivoting through setbacks 36:02 Creating goat meat snack sticks 38:49 How to connect with The Moody Goat 39:57 Why now is the time to start 43:48 Red flags when purchasing your first farm 45:51 The "don't quit" mindset 49:16 The future of regenerative agriculture 51:48 Pride in producing clean food 53:18 Closing remarks

The first time I met Melanie I knew I wanted to know her better. Her love for Jesus is infectious! She is a communicator, an author and shares her faith with everyone who will listen! She hails from Puerto Rico and uses her bilingual capabilities in many ways; including, publishing a second children's book called, “My Super Dog”. Melanie shares her story of coming to know Jesus and how God continues to open doors for her to share her faith. You'll be encouraged and inspired to use YOUR gifts and talents after hearing how Melanie shares hers!Show Notes:My Super Dog, published in 2026Oliver and The Magic Door, published in 20213-Day Devotion available on YouVersion Bible App: Estoy leyendo el Plan de @YouVersion El Diseño, Plan, Tiempo.Dios.'. Véalo aquí:Contact:Website: https://melaniefibe.com/Phone: 787-344-3578Email: figue.melanie@gmail.comConnect with Denise:Email: denise@wearethebridge.org or podcast@wearethebridge.orgFacebook/Instagram: @motivesgirl1“That Voice (How I Hear Him Speak)” from Treasured Inside, Devotions with Denise, Vol 2Available at Amazon: http://bit.ly/4qJ3ho3The Bible Recap  wearethebridge.org/recapBridge Ladies Bible Studies    wearethebridge.org/study Did you know you can now watch Over the Rims of Mugs?Visit https://www.wearethebridge.org/mugsvideoPlease share Over the Rims of Mugs with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Over the Rims of Mugs 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

Former NSF water researcher, Texas Farmers Union secretary, and candidate for Texas Ag Commissioner, Clayton Tucker joins the Soil Sisters to discuss the rapid expansion of AI data centers across Texas—and why many farmers and rural communities are sounding the alarm. Tucker explains how large AI facilities are impacting water supplies, electricity prices, housing costs, health, and agricultural land in towns like Abilene and across rural Texas. The conversation explores concerns around power grid strain, backup generators, noise pollution and heat, effects on livestock, and the lack of transparency surrounding data center resource use. We also talk regenerative ranching, hemp, data center cooling alternatives, soil remediation, food monopolies, PFAS runoff, and Tucker's campaign ideas for the future of Texas agriculture. Plus: school gardens, local organizing, and why he believes communities need a stronger voice in shaping AI infrastructure development. MEET OUR GUEST: Clayton Tucker is a former water researcher for the National Science Foundation, Secretary of the Texas Farmers Union, a fair trade organizer, and he helps manage his family ranch in Lampasas, TX. Clayton is running to be our next Texas Agriculture Commissioner to make food and farming affordable, protect our water, and put the brakes on AI Data Centers in our communities. Learn More & Get Involved: https://www.claytontuckertx.com/  | Connect Clayton Tucker on Social: @claytontuckertx on X, FB, IG, YT TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Meet Clayton Tucker 02:17 Ranch Roots and Regenerative Shift 06:05 Why Data Centers Alarm Farmers 08:50 Noise and Heat Impacts 15:03 Tech Fixes and Short Lifespans 17:25 Jobs Claims and Local Inflation 21:37 What Counts as AI Data 26:04 Power Grid Strain and Organizing 32:36 Water Risks and Water-Free Cooling 35:47 Hemp Oil and Texas Hemp Future 58:46 Food Policy And Monopolies 01:04:33 School Gardens For Kids

How do you build a local food system that actually works at scale? Farmhouse Delivery founder Stephanie Scherzer joins the Soil Sisters podcast to discuss regenerative sourcing, seasonal eating, grocery delivery, and supporting more than 250 Texas farmers and food producers. Stephanie shares how her work at The Natural Gardener and Rain Lily Farm led to launching Farmhouse Delivery in 2009, and how the company has reinvested roughly $20 million into local agriculture while making fresh, sustainably raised food more accessible. Explore: Regenerative farming and sourcing standards Clean animal feed and no seed oils Reducing food waste through meal kits and scratch cooking Seasonal eating and food freshness Farmer relationships and fair pricing Local grocery logistics and delivery challenges How consumer habits changed after 2020 Plus: surprising Texas-grown crops, produce storage tips, prepared meals, and a SoilSisters15 discount code for first-time orders. Meet Our Guest: Stephanie Scherzer has spent over two decades focused on building and supporting local food systems. She founded Farmhouse Delivery in 2009 to connect consumers with sustainably raised local food while expanding market access for regional producers. Under her leadership, the company has partnered with over 250 Texas farmers and reinvested approximately $20 million into the local food economy. Connect and Grow: Visit Farmhouse Delivery at farmhousedelivery.com and follow them on social media @FarmhouseDelivery. To celebrate your initiation into this local food movement, use the code SoilSisters15 for 15% off your first order.

Want to strengthen your family farm or ranch in Texas? Learn how NRCS programs, regenerative agriculture practices, and conservation funding can help you improve soil, water, and long-term profitability. In this episode of Soil Sisters, Kristy Oates, USDA NRCS Texas State Conservationist, breaks down the agency's mission, programs, and real-world support for working lands. We dig into EQIP and CSP funding, application timelines, and how payments actually work. Kristy also explains conservation easements, the new Regenerative Pilot Program, and how NRCS is working to simplify systems for producers. Learn how to connect with your local USDA Service Center, why you don't need to apply for funding to receive help, and how NRCS supports both novice and experienced producers. Whether you're new to NRCS or looking to navigate its programs better, this episode is your practical guide to getting started and making conservation work for your operation. MEET OUR GUEST: Kristy Oates is the State Conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Texas. Kristy leads a diverse workforce of approximately 600 employees in 228 field offices across Texas to deliver voluntary, private lands conservation assistance throughout the estimated 142 million acres of farms, ranches and family forests. Kristy holds a Bachelor of Science from Sam Houston State University and is a graduate of the USDA Emerging Leaders Development Program from The George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Welcome to Soil Sisters 00:39 Meet Kristy Oates 02:44 NRCS Origins and Mission 04:41 Technical Assistance Access 09:51 Kristy's Background 14:41 EQIP and CSP Basics 17:21 Funding Timelines and Payments 20:20 Conservation Easements Explained 25:43 Regenerative Pilot Program 30:53 Follow Up and Record Keeping 36:26 Getting Started at USDA Office 42:08 Practice Standards and Feedback 44:59 Local Workgroups and Priorities 46:56 Water Conservation Focus 54:11 More NRCS Programs and Partners 58:35 How NRCS Guides Newcomers 01:00:53 Get Involved in the State Technical Committee Meeting and Closing

Ever since he was little, Junier has wanted to help people. Centuries later, he has become one of the most respected and powerful heroes in the fourth dimension, using his abilities to keep peace between the dimensions. Junier even assisted in defending Nalrun against Groden, the most feared and dangerous warlord of his time. Junier has never backed down or been scared by any enemy he has faced.Until now.The world Junier has previously known is beginning to unfold before his very eyes. With the reappearance of his unstable twin sister and the presence of an unseen enemy who commands the undead, Junier is left scrambling to try and protect everything he holds dear. But as he travels across the dimensions trying to find answers, Junier begins to doubt whether he can stop this enemy...or whether he is meant to be a hero at all.Enjoy this reading of Junier World in Chaos with author Zach Miller...Zach Miller is almost eighteen years old and lives in Delaware with his family. He loves to write books, write worship songs, hang out with friends, and play sports. He can play the piano but can't actually read sheet music – he just plays by ear.Zach's purpose for writing is to give people an action adventure fantasy story written from a Christian worldview. His stories are designed to both appeal to younger kids as well as teens and young adults.There is no profanity or inappropriate content in his books - except for some fantasy violence. Zach Miller writes these books from a firm Christian perspective, but these books are not an allegory to the Bible.He hopes that readers from all backgrounds can pick up his books and enjoy them!Learn more about his books on Amazon.Please share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

What if you could actually see what's happening in your soil—and use that to grow healthier food and more resilient farms? On this episode of the Soil Sisters Podcast, meet bestselling author, educator, and citizen scientist Matt Powers and explore the soil science behind regenerative agriculture—and how it's being taught from classrooms to farms around the world. Matt shares how his unexpected journey through public education led to the creation of his K–12 “seed to table” curriculum, now used by everyone from homeschool families to colleges. His work connects biology, chemistry, and ecology through hands-on, project-based learning that helps people of all ages understand soil in a practical, measurable way. This conversation dives into the living biology of soil—and how farmers, ranchers, gardeners, and even consumers can better understand the systems that grow our food. You'll learn how tools like microscopy, DNA testing, and mineral analysis can reveal the full story of your soil—and how even simple at-home tests can help you start improving soil health today. Matt also shares his vision for a more transparent, community-driven future in agriculture, where growers can compare results, share data, and identify what's truly working in regenerative systems. Whether you're producing food or simply want to better understand where it comes from, this episode offers a powerful look beneath the surface. MEET OUR GUEST: MATT POWERS is a bestselling author, an educator, citizen scientist, and family guy who is helping gardeners, small and large scale farmers and ranchers, work with the soil, plants, microbes, and microscopy in new and regenerative ways that can be tracked and proven.  TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Welcome to Soil Sisters 00:28 Meet Matt Powers 02:08 Teaching Without a Curriculum 04:20 From Subbing to Full-Time Teacher 05:43 Who Uses Matt's Coursework 08:39 Project-Based Soil Learning 11:31 Soil Microbiome and Health 14:34 Data Driven Regenerative Farming 17:30 If We Don't Look, We Don't See 19:03 Simple Soil Tests 21:32 Microscope Setup Tips 23:51 Scaling Up and Cutting Noise 27:40 Creative Breakthroughs in Microscopy 29:06 Teaching Kids Soil Wonder 29:59 Seeing Water Biofilms 31:14 Meditation Driven Epiphanies 32:54 Writing the Regenerative Soil Textbook 35:23 Visualizing Soil Cycles 38:50 Research Library 39:33 Microscopy Kickstarter Leap 41:42 Practical Soil Testing and Timing 47:27 Mycorrhizae Glow Method 49:56 DIY Learning Community 53:55 FREE Webinar And Poster from Matt Powers 55:16 Connect with Matt Powers And Farewell

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How much would you weigh on Jupiter? Which planet has a moon that looks like a pizza? Does it really rain diamonds on Neptune?Learn the answers to these questions and more as you discover facts that are out of this world. Track the space race from shuttles to starships.Experience the dazzling display of auroras, stars, and nebulae. As you explore "Awesome Facts About Space," you'll see the amazing power of our Creator God.Enjoy this reading of Awesome Facts About Space by Mark Wainwright...Mark Wainwright loves adventure. That quest to see new sights, explore new lands, and meet new people has taken him to all 50 states and over 30 countries. He's ridden elephants in Thailand, hang-glided in the Swiss Alps, and even been stranded on a small boat in the Bismarck Sea.But Mark also loves finding adventure through the pages of a book! He especially enjoys reading stories that make him feel as if he is there with the characters and experiencing the action for himself.For 16 years, Mark led the editorial departments at several Christian book publishers. Then, in 2017, Mark transitioned to teaching professional writing courses at a Christian college in Florida. He now uses his publishing experience to help guide the next generation of writers and editors.Mark's writing credits include publication in magazines, newspapers, textbooks, and literary journals. He's recognized as an outstanding writer, editor, and contributor. Above all, Mark remains passionate about using his writing and editing skills for the glory of God. He encourages his professional writing students to courageously influence their communities through the power of writing.Learn more about his writing when you visit his website at http://www.Mark-Wainwright.comPlease share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

I can't wait for you to meet “Your Parenting BFF”, Patti Reed! Patti is a believer, wife, mom of two young adults, an author and a Certified Coach in Conversational Intelligence.If you are parenting teens or young adults (and you have wished that age came with a manual!), you will appreciate hearing Patti's tips on how to have more meaningful conversations with your young adults, parenting by faith and not fear, and so much more!Show Notes:Contact Patti by email: patti@pattireed.netWebsite: www.pattireed.netTo sign up for Patti's mailing list: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/90w3aHNBook:Face To Face, Smart Conversations with Yourself, Your Teenager, and Your Young Adult, by Patti Pilkington ReedConnect with Denise:Email: denise@wearethebridge.org or podcast@wearethebridge.orgFacebook/Instagram: @motivesgirl1“That Voice (How I Hear Him Speak)” from Treasured Inside, Devotions with Denise, Vol 2Available at Amazon: http://bit.ly/4qJ3ho3The Bible Recap  wearethebridge.org/recapBridge Ladies Bible Studies    wearethebridge.org/study Did you know you can now watch Over the Rims of Mugs?Visit https://www.wearethebridge.org/mugsvideoPlease share Over the Rims of Mugs with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Over the Rims of Mugs 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

The Soil Sisters welcome one of their former coaches and teachers, Dr. Nelson Coulter, to the podcast to discuss his experience in Texas public schools. This discussion takes a ground-level look at changing school food systems and what becomes possible when communities prioritize health. Dr. Coulter explains the steps and bureaucracy involved in formally leaving the National School Lunch Program, the budget tradeoffs required, and why small districts can oftentimes innovate faster. The conversation covers what changed after the shift—less food waste, steadier energy and performance throughout the day, improved athletic practices, reduced after-school overeating at home, and better behavioral self-regulation—along with ideas for making healthier student meals feasible in all school districts. Dr. Coulter also shares how permaculture and regenerative practices shape his family's ranch life, food production, and self-sufficiency. TIME STAMPS:00:00 Welcome to the Soil Sisters Podcast00:26 Meet Dr. Nelson “Coach” Coulter01:31 Reconnected During a Regenerative Soil Textbook Delivery03:42 Returning to West Texas & Rethinking What Schools Are For07:47 Building the Guthrie Graduate Profile (soft skills over test scores) 10:02 Replacing Test Prep with a School Garden11:58 Health Wake-Up Call: Educator & Student Wellness19:37 First Steps to Healthier Cafeterias26:36 Budgeting for Better Food30:53 Divorcing the National School Lunch Program36:20 Kids Actually Eat It: Cutting Food Waste With Real Lunches38:43 From School Garden to Cafeteria: Harvesting, Preserving, Sharing 40:12 Is This Feasible for Average School Districts? Budgets, Policy Shifts & Nutrition Booster Clubs44:40 Life on the Ranch After Retirement54:57 What Changed in Students?01:02:17 Closing Reflections: Gratitude, Guitar, Where to Read More & What's Next

Based on Psalm 98 and written in flowing rhyme, Song of the Seasons explores the idea that all nature sings praise to an Almighty Creator. As children wonder about creation, Song of the Seasons reveals the beauty found in every season: Summer, Spring, Autumn, and Winter.The reason for each season is to bring joy and reflect the many beautiful ways God has created the heavens and the earth. Song of the Seasons is the perfect book for discussing transition seasons, exploring how seasons are different, and learning how each season flows from one to another.Glenys Nellist is the author of multiple children's books, including 'Twas the Evening of Christmas' featured in another episode of Story Jumpers!She also wrote Little Mole Finds Hope, and the popular series Love Letters from God and Snuggle Time.Glenys Nellist was born and raised in a little village in northern England. Her writing reflects a deep passion for helping children discover joy in the world.Learn more about her books at GlenysNellist.comPlease share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

In this episode of the Soil Sisters Podcast, hear Nate Sheets' vision for Texas agriculture. A Texas food and agriculture entrepreneur, Nate shares his journey from a hobby beekeeper to leading Nature Nate's into a national honey brand and now running for Texas Ag Commissioner. The conversation covers vital topics such as integrating regenerative agricultural practices, improving school lunch quality, the potential of industrial hemp, and Texas's water challenges. Nate shares his approach and commitment to both local farmers and consumer health. Additionally, Nate discusses the urgent need for change in our food system and why he thinks he's the man for the job. Incumbent Sid Miller and Nate Sheets are running in the Republican primary for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture on March 3, 2026. Early voting begins on February 17, 2026, and runs through February 27.TIME STAMPS:00:00 Welcome to the Soil Sisters Podcast00:30 Introducing Nate Sheets01:48 The Role and Importance of the Agricultural Commissioner03:55 Connecting Health, Food, and Agriculture07:03 Challenges in the Food Industry and the Need for Change09:26 Nate Sheets' Journey: From Hobby Beekeeper to Industry Leader 18:28 Vision for Texas Agriculture and School Nutrition30:59 The Potential of Industrial Hemp in Texas32:06 The Benefits of Industrial Hemp32:31 Challenges in Hemp Processing and Infrastructure35:08 Supporting Farmers to Grow Hemp36:30 Consumer Demand and Market Viability for Hemp-Made43:05 Water Conservation and AI Data Centers46:34 Protecting Texas Agriculture and Water Resources54:01 The Importance of Bees and Pollinators57:37 Nate Sheets' Vision for Texas Agriculture

A school project goes terribly wrong in EASY TARGET – a middle-grade thriller about ex-homeschooler and Christian teen Hudson Sutton and his experiences in his new school.When Hudson makes two friends and attempts to take on an established hierarchy of bullying, he doesn't realize he's taking a risk he never expected—becoming a bully himself.EASY TARGET is a realistic look at the extent and reality of bullying, especially through social media, with a Christian main character who learns that relationships, bullying, and doing the right thing are a bit more complicated than he realized.Parents – while not included in this clip, the book does touch on the subject of suicide.EASY TARGET is an exciting and encouraging read for tweens and teens which covers the complicated realities of social media, relationships, bullying, and doing what's right. This Clean Young Adult novel is fiction that parents and librarians will love. The page-turning adventure is intended for 12 to 15-year-olds. The relatable characters do their best to do what's right. Taking on bullies comes with hidden danger . . . becoming one yourself. Thrust into public school his eighth-grade year, ex-homeschooler Hudson Sutton is an outsider―and an easy target.When he sticks up for “Pancake” he makes two allies and plenty of enemies. Hudson wants to protect his new friends, so he puts a bold plan into action. But as school bullies retaliate and Hudson's plans to stop them get out of hand, Hudson fears he's making the situation worse. The more he tries to help his new friends, the more he hurts others.Too late Hudson learns who the real easy target is. What happens when that person's hurt is so big, she believes she's beyond fixing? And what happens when she's so desperate, she'll do the unthinkable to send one last cry for help? Sometimes the best way to change others is to start with yourself.TIM SHOEMAKER author of sixteen books, including Easy Target, Escape From the Everglades, and Code of Silence to name a few. Tim speaks at schools, churches, and other organizations (such as Focus on the Family, Iron Sharpens Iron Men's Conferences, and Pastor Conferences). He also speaks at retreats, conventions, and workshops all across the country.Learn more about all of his books - and gain some other life lessons - when you visit him online at TimShoemakerSmashedTomatoes.com Please share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

In this episode of the Soil Sisters Podcast, meet Dr. Ben Edwards, founder and CEO of Veritas Medical and Veritas Wellness in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Edwards shares his path from conventional family medicine to a holistic, root-cause resolution approach to health and wellness. He discusses his transformation following a divine intervention that guided him to realize the flaws in conventional chronic disease management. The conversation explores real patient experiences and the importance of nutrition, hydration, movement, and peace—The four pillars taught at Veritas Wellness. Dr. Ben also explains in practical terms the role of the gut microbiome and mitochondrial health in foundational wellbeing. You'll gain insights into the power of mindset, the significant impact of epigenetics, and the interconnectedness of soil health and human health. Tune in to learn how you're the cure you've been looking for.MEET OUR GUEST: Dr. Ben Edwards has over 20+ years in the medical field. He is the founder and CEO of Veritas Medical and Veritas Wellness in Lubbock, TX. And he also hosts the "You're The Cure" Podcast (Top 75 Functional Health Podcast), where he educates people on getting to the root cause of disease, and teaching them how to NOT NEED a Doctor!Raised in Belton, TX, Dr. Edwards holds degrees from Baylor University and the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed his residency at Waco's McLennan County Medical Education and Research Foundation before moving to West Texas in 2005 with his wife Jamie where Dr. Edwards was the only doctor in the county at the Garza County Health Clinic. After 7 years of practicing conventional medicine, a divine appointment opened his eyes to root cause resolution medicine.TIME STAMPS:00:00 Welcome to the Soil Sisters Podcast00:43 Introducing Dr. Ben Edwards00:52 Dr. Ben's Medical Journey04:17 A Divine Appointment  08:39 Challenging Conventional Medicine09:18 A Nurse Practitioner's Transformation14:39 The Power of Alternative Medicine27:10 Personal Testimonies and Success Stories31:01 Integrative Approaches to Cancer Treatment33:23 Transitioning to Root Cause Resolution37:14 A New Beginning: Starting Veritas Medical38:59 Overcoming Challenges: Building the Practice40:41 The Insurance Dilemma: Breaking Free from The System41:34 The Power of Mitochondria and Microbiome42:47 Launching Veritas Wellness: Health Coaching Revolution44:25 The Four Pillars of Wellness59:54 Epigenetics: Taking Control of Your Health01:09:43 Healthy Soil, Healthy Gut01:12:48 Conclusion: Empowering Health and Wellness

Written in the style of Dr. Seuss, Trusty Tried and True is an adventure bursting with colorful imagery to fill your imagination and stir your creativity.You'll meet Trusty the Train's friends Brawny, Smarty, and Beauty - and learn to be more like Trusty, our hero, who is so eager to help others. At least, Trusty is willing to give it a try.Parents, YOU'LL LOVE TRUSTY and sharing his adventures of rhythm and rhyme. Honesty, obedience, kindness, and contentment are some of the traits Trusty learns about. With fun-filled illustrations, these stories will capture your imagination as well as your heart. There are ten (10) fun stories in the entire Trusty Collection!For over 30 years Dr. Mark Hamby has been bringing redemptive hope to people who are willing to take off the mask and open their hearts to the life-changing power of the Word of God.Mark is the founder and president of Lamplighter Ministries, whose mission is to make ready a people prepared for the Lord by building Christlike character one story at a time. Over the past 30 years, Mark has led Lamplighter to publish over 250 riveting stories from the 17th to 19th century, produced over 30 world-class audio dramas heard by millions across 34 countries, and more.Lamplighter stories are much more than good and wholesome reading. The character traits children assimilate during their formative years are the foundation from which a life of faith in God is built. Inspiring role models found in Lamplighter books demonstrate that outward compliance alone will not carry a child through the stresses and disappointments soon to be faced in adolescence and adulthood.Learn more about LAMPLIGHTER MINISTRIES and their entire library of dramatized audiobooks when you visit their website at https://lamplighter.netPlease share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

Clever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God. Follow along as Clever Cub explores God's creation of the world!You'll love reading Clever Cub Books to your kids at night before bed, on car trips, and relaxing on the couch as they ask questions about the world and discover God's purpose for their life.The new Clever Cub Bible Stories series -available from David C Cook- is geared to children ages three to six. The delightful and affordable 16-book series of Bible story picture books makes reading time a faith-building adventure as Clever Cub reminds kids of their part in God's story.Bob Hartman is a Performance Storyteller and the author of the YouVersion Bible App for Kids Bible stories, that have been downloaded 75 million times. His long list of children's titles have sold over a million copies, including The Lion Storyteller Bible, which has been printed in eleven different languages.As an ordained minister, his passion is to help people of every age find their way into the Bible, engage with it and discover the God who inspired it. Bob is married to Sue, has two married children, Kari and Chris, and five grandchildren.Learn more about CLEVER CUB BOOKS when you visit Bob Hartman's website at https://davidccook.org/clever-cub-books/Please share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

In this episode of the Soil Sisters Podcast, recorded on September 12, 2025, you'll learn the impacts of GMOs and glyphosate on children's health with Dr. Michelle Perro, a veteran pediatrician with over four decades of experience in acute and integrative medicine. Dr. Perro is also co-founder and CEO of GMOScience.org; she shares insights from her clinical experience and research with us. We discuss the alarming rise in chronic pediatric disorders and actionable ways to reverse them. The conversation highlights practical solutions for families, including dietary changes, the importance of regenerative organic foods, and ways to naturally detoxify the body. Dr. Perro also shares helpful tips for improving cooking practices and offers free resources available through GMOscience.org. If you're ready to navigate the complexities of our food system and reclaim your family's health, this podcast is for you.MEET OUR GUEST: Michelle Perro, MD, DHom is a seasoned clinician with over 40 years of experience in pediatrics and integrative medicine, dedicated to treating children and families. A Yale graduate, she trained at Mount Sinai Medical School, Bellevue Hospital and NYU, later serving as Director of a Pediatric Emergency Department in NYC and spending over a decade at UCSF Benioff Oakland Children's Hospital. For the past 25 years, Dr. Perro has championed integrative approaches to health, focusing on the impact of GM foods and pesticides on children's well-being. She has lectured globally, and co-authored the acclaimed book "What's Making Our Children Sick?"Dr. Perro is CEO and co-founder of www.gmoscience.org, promoting food as medicine and regenerative health education. She also hosts the podcast, The New MDS and offers parenting resources through her website. Her upcoming book, Making Our Children Well is set for release in 2025.Connect: YouTube @gmoscience | https://gmoscience.org/TIME STAMPS AND LINKS:00:00 Welcome to Soil Sisters Podcast00:24 Introducing Dr. Michelle Perro03:37 The Rise of Chronic Pediatric Disorders07:02 Impact of Processed Foods on Children's Health3:10 The Dangers of Genetically Modified Foods29:25 The Harmful Effects of Glyphosate38:02 Food Sensitivities and Integrative Medicine39:06 The Cost of Organic Food vs. Medical Bills40:22 Autism and the Gut-Brain Connection42:05 Restoring Health Through Diet47:47 Challenges of Dietary Changes in Families54:55 Detoxification and Heavy Metal Removal58:46 The Importance of Safe Cookware01:04:54 GMO Science and Advocacy01:09:04 Conclusion and Gratitude

Danny knows the Titanic is doomed.All Danny had wanted to do was to go on a few more rides before it was time to leave the circus. Instead, his best friend dragged him to see a bunch of silly hats at Zany Zia's Hat Shop.Now, instead of riding coasters, he's on the adventure of his life aboard the Titanic. He knows an iceberg is going to take the great ship down. What he doesn't know is how he is going to escape before it sinks.A Titanic Adventure is the third book in the Zany Zia's Hats to Where adventure series. Middle-grade readers (8- to 12-year-olds) who love time travel, historical fiction, fast-paced adventure, and a little bit of magic will enjoy A TITANIC Adventure and the entire Zany Zia's Hats to Where series.With a theme of kindness, readers learn that even if a problem is titanic, there is always something they can do to make a difference in someone's life. Kindness is never wasted.Erin K. Casey writes for children and adults, and she loves to help people discover and share their stories. She is the author of Get Personal: The Importance of Sharing Your Faith Story, as well as the middle-grade adventure series: Zany Zia's Hats to Where. Through both her fiction and non-fiction work, she hopes to inspire people to live their own adventures and see God at work in their lives.Learn more about her books at ErinKCasey.comPlease share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

Join Denise Harper for a bit of encouragement as she shares about planning and dreaming, praying and listening. She'll share her "word for the year" and a devotion (about how God speaks to her) from her new book!This episode is meant to inspire you to pray and dream about what you'd love to see God write through your story in this new year and how to listen for His next step for you. So, grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy a little sip from the mug with Denise on this episode!Show NotesConnect with Denise:Email: denise@wearethebridge.org or podcast@wearethebridge.orgFacebook/Instagram: @motivesgirl1“That Voice (How I Hear Him Speak)” from Treasured Inside, Devotions with Denise, Vol 2Available at Amazon: http://bit.ly/4qJ3ho3The Bible Recap  wearethebridge.org/recapBridge Ladies Bible Studies    wearethebridge.org/study Did you know you can now watch Over the Rims of Mugs?Visit https://www.wearethebridge.org/mugsvideoPlease share Over the Rims of Mugs with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Over the Rims of Mugs 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

Harley Lotitto is in more danger than anyone realizes. His Uncle Ray has cornered him into secretly finding recordings he'd hidden—before going to prison. Evidence powerful enough to get Ray out of jail—and put a worse man behind bars. If Harley succeeds, Quinn Lochran will get multiple life sentences. Lochran has a dark plan to make sure that evidence never sees the light of day. Ray's ‘get-out-of-jail' ticket might just become Harley's death warrant—and Parker's too.Jelly and Ella know the boys are up to something. They want to help—but unless the boys open up—they feel powerless to do a thing. They have a feeling that the boys are going to need all the help they can get ... and they're right.These friends have survived deadly situations together before. But this time escape seems more hopeless than ever. What do you do when you're surrounded by darkness ... and dawn will never get there in time?TIM SHOEMAKER author of sixteen books, including Easy Target, Escape From the Everglades, and Code of Silence to name a few. Tim speaks at schools, churches, and other organizations (such as Focus on the Family, Iron Sharpens Iron Men's Conferences, and Pastor Conferences). He also speaks at retreats, conventions, and workshops all across the country.Learn more about all of his books - and gain some other life lessons - when you visit him online at TimShoemakerSmashedTomatoes.com Please share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

In this episode of the Soil Sisters Podcast, meet Dr. Ken Mix, the Director of the Small Producers Initiative and professor of Soil and Crop Science at Texas State University. Dr. Mix discusses his experience educating the next generation of farmers and the recent rollout of regenerative agriculture degree pathways at the university level. We discuss the challenges associated with off-ramping from conventional agriculture. We delve into farmers' mental health and initiatives to create supportive community networks. The conversation also touches on the newly established soil lab at Texas State University, which offers advanced soil testing services to support and enhance regenerative practices. This episode explores the intersection of education, policy, and on-the-ground agricultural practices, emphasizing the need for collaboration and community to cultivate successful farming pathways that will save family farms and ranches.  MEET OUR GUEST: DR. KEN MIX is the Director of the Small Producers Initiative (SPI) whose mission is to support small producers by providing opportunities and assistance that help build sustainable, thriving businesses while promoting environmental stewardship and long-term resilience. SPI helps program the Southern Family Farmers and Foods Systems Conference and statewide workshops on soil health and regenerative agriculture. Dr. Mix is also Professor of Soil and Crop Science at TXState University, teaching both undergraduate and graduate students while actively advancing research and education in sustainable agriculture. And he leads the Soil, Plant, and Animal Health Research Continuum Lab (SPAHRC), housed in the Department of Agricultural Sciences at Texas State University.TIME STAMPS:00:00 Welcome to the Soil Sisters Podcast00:29 Introducing Dr. Ken Mix02:13 Challenges in Regenerative Agriculture10:09 Educational Pathways in Regenerative Agriculture12:50 Economic Realities of Farming20:30 Health and Safety in Farming34:28 Historical Farming Practices36:45 Challenges of Non-GMO Cotton37:52 Regenerative Agriculture Practices38:41 Technological Impact on Farming46:33 Mental Health in Farming47:28 Community and Cooperation Among Farmers01:03:07 Introduction to the TX State University Soil Lab01:08:39 The Role of Water in Agriculture01:10:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Merle and Pearl are still missing! Ruben has them hidden away in Israel, so Michael, Justin, Sadie, Jane, and Mr. and Mrs. Gomez take off on a rescue mission to get them back once and for all.In the meantime, Dusty finds himself trapped in a donkey retirement community alongside a quirky alpaca named Adriana, who just happens to be an expert lock picker! Adriana's skills come in handy when she and Dusty find Merle and Pearl locked in the birdcage Ruben is using to transport them.More silliness, chase scenes, and unexpected twists unfold as the squirrels try to evade recapture by Ruben. Eventually, Pearl, Dusty, and Adriana find themselves part of a live Nativity display, but they've misplaced Merle!Mike Nawrocki is the co-creator of VeggieTales and the voice of the beloved Larry The Cucumber. He has been making entertaining and wholesome content for kids since 1993. Mike created, wrote and directed most of the extremely popular “Silly Songs with Larry” segments, and lent his screenwriting and directing talents to VeggieTales episodes as well as their movies Jonah and The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything.Mike also developed and wrote for 3-2-1 Penguins! and authored a number of VeggieTales Books and CD projects. Mike serves as Assistant Professor of Film and Animation at Lipscomb University and co-hosts the weekly podcast, “The Bible for Kids.”Learn more about his book and animated series projects at DeadSeaSquirrels.comYou can find The Dead Sea Squirrels series of books on his website or at Amazon.comPlease share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

In this episode of the Soil Sisters Podcast, meet Jonah and Kendra Martin, the couple behind Holdfast Farmstead in Southwest Iowa. They unfold their transition from being ship captains to becoming homesteaders focused on regenerative agriculture. The conversation delves into establishing their 50-acre farm with rotational grazing practices, setting up a community-oriented farm store, and maintaining balance in their diversified income streams. The podcast explores their faith-driven approach to farming and discusses the philosophical connections between regenerative agriculture and spirituality. If you're curious what it's like to make a major life shift into regenerative farming and ranching, this podcast is for you. This conversation was recorded on Oct. 7, 2025.MEET OUR GUESTS: Jonah and Kendra Martin farm 50 acres of hilly pasture and timber in SW Iowa. They focus on regenerative practices using rotational grazing. Their new farm store fosters community building and networking starting with clean foods. From their website they sell shelf-stable, nutrient dense foods and tallow products. Learn more at HoldfastFarmstead.com. TIME STAMPS:00:00 Welcome to the Soil Sisters Podcast00:41 Meet The Martins01:17 From Ship Captains to Homesteaders04:58 Challenges and Decisions in Farming06:52 Building a Community Farm Store in Conventional Farming Country08:52 Regenerative Practices and Sustainability15:16 The Importance of Local and Clean Foods22:43 Navigating the Business of Farming31:52 Supporting Local Agriculture39:36 Community and Local Organic Groceries42:02 Farm Store Experimentation48:55 Faith and Farming01:01:11 Humanity and Empathy in Agriculture01:17:04 Navigating Farming and Income01:21:02 Balancing Multiple Ventures

Love the song "Goodness of God"?! You'll love this bonus episode of Over The Rims of Mugs with singer, songwriter, worship pastor Jenn Johnson. Jenn shared with me what inspired her to write that song. She also has a brand new book, "All Things Lovely", and we talk about why she wrote it and how it will help us live holy lives marked by beauty and truth.The beautifully illustrated "All Things Lovely" is the newest offering from well-loved worship leader Jenn Johnson. It's available everywhere books are sold.Follow Jenn JohnsonInstagram: @jennjohnson20Facebook: jenn.johnson.bethelWebsite: brianandjennjohnson.com Did you know you can now watch Over the Rims of Mugs?Visit https://www.wearethebridge.org/mugsvideoPlease share Over the Rims of Mugs with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Over the Rims of Mugs 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

The scavenger hunt continues in book two of the bestselling National Park Mystery Series.After camping in Rocky Mountain National Park, Jake and his friends travel to the Great Sand Dunes in southern Colorado. Exploring the heart of the dunes, they stumble upon something both unexpected and dangerous. Through more twists and turns, Jake's friendships and integrity are tested by choices that will demand smarts and courage.Illustrated by the author, this page-turning adventure is designed to capture the imagination of even the most reluctant of young readers. Parents looking for a delightful read-aloud adventure will find it hard to put down. (Word of Caution: readers frequently note that this is a “Please read just one more chapter” book).If your family loves the enchanted lands of our national parks, this series will take you to hidden places and into breathtaking landscapes. If you enjoy movies like National Treasure and Uncharted or mystery adventures like the Hardy Boys and Gary Paulsen's survival story, Hatchet, you'll love this first installment of the National Park Mystery Series.Aaron Johnson grew up on a farm in Ohio where he'd jump the fence to hike into the swamps, gullies, ravines, and gorges in a place they called The Deep Fields. He wrote his first book in second grade, and continued to write as a teenager.Then he became a high school and middle school teacher, and went on to work for twenty years in education. He's so grateful to bring his many passions together in this new life-chapter as an author: the outdoors, writing, the national parks, illustration, and his interest in fields of history, conservation, and the natural sciences. And he gets to squeeze my terrible dad- jokes into my stories.Their family lives in Colorado where Aaron spent over six months exploring and leading backpacking trips into Rocky Mountain National Park. That's why the adventure begins in RMNP, in the heart of a place that he thinks of as home.Aaron hopes your family not only enjoys these stories, but also develops a deeper affection for our national parks and the other wild places near you.Learn more about her books when you visit her website at https://nationalparkmysteryseries.comPlease share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

In this episode of the Soil Sisters Podcast, discover the integral role of advocacy in agriculture with Judith McGeary, the executive director and founder of the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA). Explore the mission and achievements of FARFA, including significant legislative wins that support small farmers and local food producers. The conversation delves into the importance of civic engagement, the challenges and opposition faced from large agribusinesses, and the opportunities available for cottage food producers. Judith also provides actionable advice on how you can become an effective 'agtivist' with an invitation to become more involved in shaping future agricultural policies. Whether it's buying local food, engaging with policymakers, or attending conferences, there are numerous ways to support a sustainable food system. Tune into this episode and get inspired to join us! MEET OUR GUEST: Judith McGeary is an attorney, activist, and sustainable farmer.  After earning her Bachelors of Science from Stanford University and her law degree with high honors from the University of Texas at Austin, she clerked for a Federal Appeals Court and went on to private law practice.  During that time, she became a passionate advocate of sustainable agriculture, and she and her husband established their own livestock farm.  After seeing how government regulations benefit industrial agriculture at the expense of family farms, she founded the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance to promote common-sense policies for local, diversified agricultural systems. Judith has been profiled in the Texas Observer and Edible Austin, appears in the documentary Farmageddon, and has been interviewed on numerous radio shows across the country. Judith has served as the Vice Chair of the U.S. Secretary's Advisory Committee on Animal Health and is also active with Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, the Weston A. Price Foundation, and the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund.Time Stamps:00:00 Welcome to the Soil Sisters Podcast00:31 Introducing Judith McGeary and FARFA01:48 Judith's Journey from Law to Farming Advocacy03:27 The Battle Against National Animal Identification System (NAIS) and Big Agribusiness04:54 The Importance of Regenerative Agriculture06:23 Historical Parallels and Antitrust Movements08:42 Challenges Facing Small Farmers11:17 FARFA's Legislative Successes17:09 Cottage Food Law and New Opportunities22:31 Federal Issues and Labeling Regulations29:22 Agtivism 101: How to Get Involved31:33 Understanding Political Realities32:10 Effective Advocacy Strategies34:39 Personal Experiences with Advocacy37:58 The Power of Persistence45:02 Challenges with the Farm Bill49:31 Encouraging Local Food Systems57:54 Invitation to Engage and Final Thoughts 

The first time I met Brianna Evans, I was actually a guest on HER podcast! Instantly, I felt a heart connection with Brianna, and while she was the one asking all the questions that day, I wanted to turn the mic around and get to know her better!Brianna is a Jesus girl, wife, mom, and fellow podcaster. She says her podcast, “Jesus Take The Mic”, is ‘for the faith-filled and the figuring-it-out'… and don't we all fit in there somewhere?!! I love that she's curious, and she's passionate about Jesus and about helping people connect to Him and to each other.You'll be encouraged and probably filled with a little more joy by the time you wrap up this episode of our time together!Show Notes:Email: Jesustakethemic.team@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577637089100Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesustakethemic.podcast/?hl=enPodcast: “Jesus Take The Mic” is available wherever you listen to podcasts!!Direct questions & comments to: podcast@wearethebridge.orgDenise Harper's new book, “Treasured Inside - Devotions With Denise,” is available at Amazon, Apple, Target, and more. For more information, email Denise at: denise@wearethebridge.orgDid you know you can now watch Over the Rims of Mugs?Visit https://www.wearethebridge.org/mugsvideoPlease share Over the Rims of Mugs with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Over the Rims of Mugs 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

A Category 5 hurricane is heading for southern Florida, and Parker Buckman's friend, Wilson Stillwaters, is caught in its crosshairs. It's going to be bad—and Wilson will need help. But that means leaving Rockport—and going back to the Everglades ... a place Parker really doesn't want to go. After the hurricane triggers a prison escape, Clayton Kingman is on the loose—and heading north. Jelly will do anything she can to get Parker back home ... thinking that's the only place he'll truly be safe. But Kingman's escape is its own kind of storm ... threatening to be far more deadly for Parker and his friends than the hurricane. Kingman has a horrifying surprise for Parker—which he intends to deliver personally. Parker, Jelly, Harley, Wilson, and Ella ... each of them will be thrust into harm's way—and pushed to their limits. A second storm is coming ... and there's no way to stop it.TIM SHOEMAKER author of sixteen books, including Easy Target, Escape From the Everglades, and Code of Silence to name a few. Tim speaks at schools, churches, and other organizations (such as Focus on the Family, Iron Sharpens Iron Men's Conferences, and Pastor Conferences). He also speaks at retreats, conventions, and workshops all across the country.Learn more about all of his books - and gain some other life lessons - when you visit him online at TimShoemakerSmashedTomatoes.com Please share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

Young Geraldine longs to have adventures as thrilling as those in the Book of Tales, the book her papa reads to her and her brother Button at night. More than that, she wants to be brave—a seemingly impossible task in a world where ravens throw black shadows over the earth and wolves prowl barren lands in search of their prey. But Geraldine is a mouse. The weakest of ground things. Why was she, who wants so much to be brave, created by God to be small and quivering?Karin Kaufman grew up devouring murder mysteries, especially of the cozy kind. Give her a mystery, a comfy couch, and her sweet rescue dog Dakota Grace at her side, and she's in heaven. She's the author of the Smithwell Fairies Cozy Mystery Series and the Juniper Grove Cozy Mystery Series.When Karin is feeling whimsical, which is pretty much all the time, she writes children's books. She's the author of the Geraldine Woolkins Series, adventure tales for middle-grade readers and read-aloud families. Her passion is to delight and entertains children through stories of faith, peril, and hope. Lots of hope.Learn more about her books at KarinKaufman.comPlease share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

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Beneath the Hood is a familiar tale woven with biblical truth.Little Red stands with a basket in hand, and the dark forest stretches out before her. She is afraid of what might be in the forest, but the King has given her this path to walk.Her sister stands beside her to remind Little Red that she is a Child of the King, and she won't be alone.Once inside the dark forest, Little Red meets a Wolf with many questions. The Wolf doubts she will finish the King's errand, but Little Red keeps moving along the path.Distractions and the Wolf tempt Little Red to step off the path every few steps.Can she remember who she is to finish the King's errand?Author Valerie Fentress writes children's books for all ages, seeking to challenge her readers to look at the world around them and find God's love reaching out to them. She hopes to communicate biblical truths through simple stories. Valerie wants everyone to look at familiar things and find the truths and secrets hiding within them. Beneath the Hood is her debut children's book.Valerie lives in Texas with her husband and three boys, who challenge her daily to find joy between imagination and chaos. While in college, Valerie trained a service dog. She loves both Star Wars and literary classics like Pride and Prejudice equally. She is an amateur gardener!You can find more of her books and thoughts at ValerieFentress.com Please share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

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If you, or someone you love, struggles with depression and no matter what you do, there always seems to be a cloud hanging over you, this podcast may encourage you that there IS hope and help! My guest on this episode, Theresa Fiege, has dealt with clinical depression for a very long time. Theresa shares how she learned to cope and live life on the ‘up' side thanks to God, a good therapist and medication. I asked Theresa to share what's helped her in our show notes and she wrote this note to help you:=> First and foremost, dial 988 if you are thinking of hurting/killing yourself. It will connect you to a live person who can help you. You should also talk to your primary care physician about what is going on.  => Stay close to God. I use the YouVersion Bible App. There are so many plans for mental health. Filling my mind with God's Word has helped so when I am feeling discouraged or down, I can turn to the verses I've memorized to help. Psalm 42:5-6 is helpful to remind me that God has never failed me and He will not ever.=> Christian music is a great help. I love the song ""Breakdown"" by Andrew Ripp. The line, ""If you couldn't feel further from redemption, you're the closest you've ever been, ROCK BOTTOM IS A FIRM FOUNDATION"" God sees me where I am and He understands me. Music helps.Direct questions & comments to: podcast@wearethebridge.orgDenise Harper's new book, “Treasured Inside - Devotions With Denise,” is available at Amazon, Apple, Target, and more. For more information, email Denise at: denise@wearethebridge.orgDid you know you can now watch Over the Rims of Mugs?Visit https://www.wearethebridge.org/mugsvideoPlease share Over the Rims of Mugs with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Over the Rims of Mugs 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

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In this heartwarming book, Jack and his Mom are spending a beautiful sunny day together when Jack asks to play a game where they take turns talking about their favorite things. The topic this particular day is fruit.As Jack extolls the virtues of the fruits he loves, his Mom teaches him important human virtues through the fruit of the Spirit. Whether at home, at Sunday School, or in the classroom, kids will enjoy the brightly colored illustrations of Jack and the fruits he likes to eat while learning about love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.Lisa's faith is at the heart of everything she does including her books and she wants to share the message of Galatians 5:22-23 in Jack's Divine Fruit. She uses the double entendre of fruits kids like to eat with the fruit that feeds our souls and shows us who to be!Lisa donates a portion of all proceeds from her books to Brenner Children's Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. With her love for children, Wake Forest, and passion for medicine, she donates to the Children's Cancer Cancer Support Program at Brenner Hospital.Dr. Lisa Norman was born and raised in Dalton, in beautiful northwestern GA. Lisa considers her faith and family most important to her. She is the wife of a financial advisor, mother of four children, and a practicing physician. She is passionate about the arts, especially piano and all forms of dance, and as a former exchange student in both Argentina and Spain she has a special interest in Hispanic cultures.Her love for writing poetry began at an early age and has continued throughout her life. A graduate of Wake Forest University and Emory School of Medicine, Lisa lives with her family in Winston-Salem, NC.Please visit Lisa's website https://lisanormanbooks.com and stay up to date on all her books and events by following her on Instagram and Facebook @lisanormanbooks. Please share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

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It is the first day at Woodland School and little Mole is worried because he does not have Hare's ears or Squirrel's sharp eyesight--but when he and his friends are trapped in a collapsed tunnel it is little Mole who knows what to do.Glenys Nellist is the author of multiple children's books, including 'Twas the Evening of Christmas' featured in another episode of Story Jumpers!She also wrote Little Mole Finds Hope, and the popular series Love Letters from God and Snuggle Time.Glenys Nellist was born and raised in a little village in northern England. Her writing reflects a deep passion for helping children discover joy in the world.Little Mole Goes to School was illustrated by Sally Garland.The children's book includes a brief section on Helping a Child Who Is Anxious About Starting School by Andrew Gladstone-Highland, LMSW Child and Family Therapist.Learn more about her books at GlenysNellist.comPlease share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

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If feeling invisible is a familiar feeling to you or you find yourself struggling to gain others' approval, this podcast is for you! Tracy went through a breakup that left her chasing her worth in things that would leave her feeling unvalued and unfulfilled, leading to an eating disorder. Her message today: You don't have to keep looking outside your relationship with God for what He longs to give you! True security comes from HIM, not them. Tracy Harper is a speaker, teacher, and writer with over twenty years of experience in campus ministry.Show Notes:Published book, From Him, not them A Young Woman's Guide to Relying on God for Validation, Identity and GuidanceContact Tracy ~Web: www.tracyharperwrites.comEmail: tracy@tracyharperwrites.comFacebook: TracyHarperWritesInstagram: @TracyHarperWritesDirect questions & comments to: podcast@wearethebridge.orgDenise Harper's new book, “Treasured Inside - Devotions With Denise,” is available at Amazon, Apple, Target, and more. For more information, email Denise at: denise@wearethebridge.orgDid you know you can now watch Over the Rims of Mugs?Visit https://www.wearethebridge.org/mugsvideoPlease share Over the Rims of Mugs with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Over the Rims of Mugs 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

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Every girl likes the BONUS at the make-up counter! How about the words “GIFT with purchase”?! Well, THIS episode is a bonus gift and you don't even have to purchase anything!! Recording Artist Hope Darst is incredibly gifted and genuinely kind, expressive, and conversational. At one point, I wasn't sure if she was the guest or the interviewer! You will enjoy every minute of our time with Hope! Be sure to share it with that friend that comes to mind while you're listening! She'll be glad you did!!Direct questions & comments to: podcast@wearethebridge.orgDenise Harper's new book, “Treasured Inside - Devotions With Denise,” is available at Amazon, Apple, Target, and more. For more information, email Denise at: denise@wearethebridge.orgDid you know you can now watch Over the Rims of Mugs?Visit https://www.wearethebridge.org/mugsvideoPlease share Over the Rims of Mugs with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Over the Rims of Mugs 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

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You may think that sex trafficking only happens in third-world countries. It certainly doesn't happen here! The truth is, human trafficking is happening right here in our local communities. It's heartbreaking. It's ugly. And it's hard to imagine what we could do to make a difference.Yolanda answered the call God placed on her life to do something about it. That's how Zoe Ministries was birthed. Answering the call. This story may not be suitable for younger ones to hear (in case you're listening with little ones in the room), but this story must be heard because you and I CAN do something to help save the ones who have been trapped and lied to over and over. There is hope for the hopeless, and maybe, just maybe, God is asking us to help provide hope and healing to those who desperately need to know that their identity is in Jesus.Show Notes:Yolanda (Schlabach) Montgomery, ED.D.Zoe Ministries, Founder and Executive DirectorFor more information on Zoe Ministries & Hannah's House:zoe-delaware.orgPolaris (holds the HT hotline number): polarisproject.orgHOTLINE NUMBER TO REPORT HT: 888-373-7888Shared Hope for each state's report card: https://sharedhope.orgDirect questions & comments to: podcast@wearethebridge.orgDenise Harper's new book, “Treasured Inside - Devotions With Denise,” is available at Amazon, Apple, Target, and more. For more information, email Denise at: denise@wearethebridge.orgDid you know you can now watch Over the Rims of Mugs?Visit https://www.wearethebridge.org/mugsvideoPlease share Over the Rims of Mugs with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Over the Rims of Mugs 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

Mandi shared her story with us several years ago (Episode 19). It was one of the first times she had publicly revealed her heartbreaking story of being trafficked from a very young age and how her life had continued to spiral out of control until she found Jesus.Courageous to step forward and speak out, God has opened one door after the other to give her a platform for her bravery and boldness to help others find help, hope and healing. This part of her story - what God has done through her in the last few years - is the stuff only God could do.It's Genesis 50:20 written on the pages and lived out in the life of Mandi Mendoza. To God be the glory!!Show Notes:Esperanza Events & ConsultingEmail: esperanzaevents.consulting@gmail.comWeb: https://www.esperanzaeventsconsulting.comSocial Media: https://www.facebook.com/share/1E376ntiC4/?mibextid=wwXIfrDelaware Anti Trafficking Action Council (Mandi is the Current Chair of the Council)Email: DATAC@delaware.govSocial Media: https://www.facebook.com/share/15gNUfr2ji/?mibextid=wwXIfrGreat resources through National Center on Sexual Exploitation https://endsexualexploitation.orgAlso great resources through Safe House Projecthttps://www.safehouseproject.orgDirect questions & comments to: podcast@wearethebridge.orgDenise Harper's new book, “Treasured Inside - Devotions With Denise,” is available at Amazon, Apple, Target, and more. For more information, email Denise at: denise@wearethebridge.orgDid you know you can now watch Over the Rims of Mugs?Visit https://www.wearethebridge.org/mugsvideoPlease share Over the Rims of Mugs with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Over the Rims of Mugs 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.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

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