The Bridge

EPISODE TWO: "The Wait Was Over"

From the courts of Rome to the hills of Galilee, from prophecy to resurrection, The Christ chronicles the life, death, and triumph of Jesus of Nazareth — the man who turned suffering into salvation and forever changed the meaning of love, power, and grace. Long before the cross, prophecy had promised a messiah. Now, in the wilderness, John the Baptist heralds his coming—and Jesus of Nazareth begins his ministry. From temptation in the desert to the miracle at Cana, the Son of God steps into His calling, revealing a kingdom unlike any the world expected. Follow THE CHRIST so you don't miss a...

More Than a Feeling: Rethinking the Holy Spirit

In this final episode of our Holy Spirit series, Mark, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh wrap up seven weeks of conversation by asking: Where do Christians get the Holy Spirit right—and where do we miss it?They talk about how the Spirit rightly works through Scripture to change our thinking, helps us fight sin, and is truly God Himself—the third person of the Trinity, present with believers every day, not just on Sundays.Then they dig into some common misunderstandings: chasing emotional highs, saying “God told me” to justify unwise decisions, and confusing the Spirit with an impersonal force in...

Garden Tales: A Seed's Story by Brandie Muncaster

Growing up in dirt, looking like dirt and feeling like dirt, Sally the seed believed she was a piece of dirt. One beautiful spring day, a gardener revealed something to her that changed her life.Enjoy this reading of Garden Tales: A Seed's Story by Brandie Muncaster.Brandie Muncaster is an award-winning author and speaker who writes devotions and children's books and speaks at various events throughout the Carolinas. Her most notable work is a children's book called "Garden Tales: A Seed's Story" about Identity and Purpose.She and her husband have been married for almost fifteen years and h...

Episode 51: Author Visit with Laurie Christine

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting again with Laurie Christine. Laurie is an author, podcaster, Bible teacher, wife and mom to 4 wild, wonderful boys. She's the author of The Dragon Slayer Bible Series, adventure-packed Biblical fiction and devotions for kids 8-12. Her podcast, The Sword and Story Podcast, helps Christian families find exciting, faith-filled books for their boys. Laurie is passionate about raising her boys to be strong, courageous warriors for the Kingdom of God.Ice Cream with Authors is the podcast that brings mini-author visits straight to you...

Patti Reed

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/90w3aHNB...

From Rebellion to Redemption

In this conversation, we explore Matt's journey of faith, including his upbringing in a legalistic Christian home, a life-changing car accident that deepened his relationship with God, and the struggles he faced with anger, rebellion, and grief. They discuss the importance of surrendering to God, the challenges of parenting with faith, and the healing process after loss. Matt shares his insights on navigating emotions, the role of community, and the ongoing journey of transformation in faith.