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Episode 076: ANNOUNCING The Bridge Podcast Network
Friday, January 1, 2021
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. T...
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Episode 075: A Brief Break
Friday, May 8, 2020
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 Cr...
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Episode 074: Lisa Barry’s Story
Friday, May 1, 2020
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 Br...
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Episode 073: Why We Fundraise
Friday, April 24, 2020
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 th...
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Episode 072: Bill Sammons’ Story
Friday, April 17, 2020
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 candlelight11:0...
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Episode 071: Loneliness Epidemic Worsened by Coronavirus with Jack Eason
Friday, April 10, 2020
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...
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Episode 070: Denise Harper’s Story
Friday, April 3, 2020
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 ...
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Episode 069: Micah Tyler
Friday, March 27, 2020
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' vi...
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Episode 068: Church of the Isolated
Friday, March 20, 2020
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://elevati...
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Episode 067: The Story of The Bridge
Friday, March 13, 2020
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...
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Episode 066: Hope For Humanity Vol. 3
Friday, March 6, 2020
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/c...
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Episode 065: Hannah Kerr
Friday, February 28, 2020
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 upbri...
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Episode 064: Finding Your Purpose in Creativity
Friday, February 21, 2020
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...
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Episode 063: Mark Dickey’s Story
Friday, February 14, 2020
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,...
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Episode 062: Why Do We Worship with Thrive Worship
Friday, February 7, 2020
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 ...
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Episode 061: Human Trafficking with Zoë Ministries
Friday, January 31, 2020
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, Spiritua...
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Episode 060: Homeless on Delmarva with Susan Kent
Friday, January 24, 2020
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 ...
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Episode 059: Releasing Women from Addiction
Friday, January 17, 2020
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 d...
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Episode 058: Should I Go On A Mission Trip?
Friday, January 10, 2020
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 Internation...
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Episode 057: New Year, New Beginnings
Friday, January 3, 2020
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 outco...
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Episode 056: The Gift of The Sabbath
Friday, December 27, 2019
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 ...
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Episode 055: So You Want To Adopt?
Friday, December 20, 2019
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 adop...
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Episode 054: Acts with Linda Pevey
Friday, December 13, 2019
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 ...
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Episode 053: Germs
Friday, December 6, 2019
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 h...
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Episode 052: One Year Annniversary: Our Favorite Episodes
Friday, November 29, 2019
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 Epis...
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Episode 051: Grief During the Holidays
Friday, November 22, 2019
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 reso...
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Episode 050: Family Recipes
Friday, November 15, 2019
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 sh...
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Episode 049: Hope For Humanity Vol. 2
Friday, November 8, 2019
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 Of...
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Episode 048: VeggieTales Creator Phil Vischer on Talking with Kids About Jesus
Friday, November 1, 2019
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 pr...
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Episode 047: Fear and The Supernatural
Friday, October 25, 2019
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 h...
