As a Boomer I love to talk. Turns out, so does my chatty Millennial co-host. And our favorite way to connect with one another, and hopefully help others connect with each other, is by building conversational bridges. No matter what end of the generational bridge you currently land on, we hope you will join us as we converse with some of our finest “skyscraper” friends who are making inspirational verbal and written differences in our ever-expanding, and ever-connected world. This is Bridges ...
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Jan Silvious | Minister of ... Friendship
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Jan Silvious is one of Patsy's dearest friends and one of Andrew's all-time favorite people. Through her wise counsel and steadfast spirit shared through the numerous radio shows she has hosted, books she has authored, and stages she has shared from, she has become a friend to many. So if you are looking for some practical insight and sturdy applic…
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Harris III | Minister of ... Magic & Wonder
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Harris III is known the world-round as an illusionist. But his latest trick is a switch, and when he turns it on ... wonderful things happen! In his new book, The Wonder Switch, and in this conversation, Harris retraces the details of the illusions that threatened his sanity and spirit and how the light of truth restored his hope and dreamed him ba…
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Tim Menzies | Minister of ... Word & Song
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He has written songs for folks like George Jones, Reba McEntire, and Randy Travis. And he has recorded music with legends like Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. But he not only a consummate musician, he is a tremendous conversationalist with an abiding love for scripture. This is his story of how he came to faith through scripture, and how that ex…
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Tim Greer | Minister in ... the Hard Places
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We have a big heart for this guy because he endured raising Andrew! Andrew's dad and a good friend of Patsy's, Tim Greer, is in the house and on the mic today. He is a man of heart and depth, and has a vast background and experience in taking people through hard places by being a wonderful listener and gifted guide as a pastoral counselor. Whether …
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Zach Bolen | Minister of ... Imagination
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Patsy often says, You are more than you know because God is greater than you can imagine. Zach Bolen, frontman of the pop/rock band Citizens, is a lovely and thoughtful communicator who is giving us fresh permission to open up our minds and use our imaginations as we grow in our journey with God. Zach is a mellow fellow, and as you know, we're pret…
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Jacob Armstrong | Minister to ... We Who Are Breaking
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Jacob Armstrong has the heart of a shepherd. So it's no wonder the church he and his wife founded, Providence Church in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, is one of the fastest growing congregations in America. But just a few minutes into a conversation with Jacob and you quickly discern that pastoring a successful church only scratches the surface of his li…
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Patsy & Andrew | Ministers of ... Unwinding
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We all get knotted up from time to time. So what do we do to work out the kinks and unwind? Here are some of our favorite go-tos to rest and relax. Come chill out with us. This week's featured song is: "Worry" from Andrew and our good friend Cindy Morgan. Listen to it here. Learn more about Bridges ... Spiritual Conversations Through Generational C…
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Charles Billingsley | Minister of ... Music In the Public Square
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Talk about bridging, our man of the hour Charles Billingsley has spent a liftime making music that connects with listeners of all generations. His latest recorded music project highlights the songs of the Great American Songbook giving him a broad platform to minister in the public square and widening his already broad bridge between generations. P…
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Sandi Patty | Minister of ... a Story Redeemed
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She is one of our dear friends. And she embodies one of the greatest voices of our time. But not just because of her dynamo singing, iconic songs, and beautiful musicianship. It's her story. The story she so willingly and transparently shares. A story of beauty from ashes, of grace for shame, of wholeness, healing, and redemption. Join us for this …
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Scott Sauls | Minister to ... Beautiful, Broken People
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Scott Sauls is a pastor, podcaster, and an author. And through all of the above is a tender shepherd for us as we reckon with the broken and messy places in our lives. His sensitive perspective is born from his own painful past, and so he is a trusted guide as we navigate our way out of hurt into hope. Scott's latest book, Beautiful People Don't Ju…
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Cindy Morgan | Minister of ... Finding Jubilee
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Our very dear friend, multiple Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning singer-songwriter Cindy Morgan, shares with us the tragic and triumphant pieces of her personal story that make up the fabric of her very first novel, The Year of Jubilee – releasing tomorrow (April 18). She also serenades us with a haunting song from the soundtrack for the novel. …
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Danny & Leyicet Gokey | Ministers of ... Dynamics!
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Danny Gokey is an American Idol alum and award-winning musical artist. Leyicet Gokey is a house-flipper and social media influencer. And together they are the defintion of fun. And spicy. And, well, dynamic! So join us for this charismatic conversation about raising a multi-cultural family, living out a compelling faith, and leading the way with ki…
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We're just sittin' here grateful anyone still cares to listen in! Season Three of Bridges is in motion with a list of all-new episodes, featuring a host of inspiring guests, thoughtfully discussing a wide array of topics appropriate for all generations. As a self-identified Boomer and Millennial, our conversations span the generation gap and are pr…
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To wrap up another season of Bridges, we charge our mics with teaching us something new ... about each other! Join us as we volley questions back and forth to learn new things about one another and our selfs. Perhaps you'll discover something new about your self, too! Learn more about Bridges ... Spiritual Conversations Through Generational Convers…
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Marilyn Jansen | The Food Of Our Lives
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Native Ozarkan Marilyn Jansen brings her healthy book editing expertise and stirs it up with her own affinity for authorship –– sharing the Americana stories of her rural upbringing, multi-generational farm family dynamics, and creative recipes that are sure to fill your bellies and feed the spirit of community in your heart and home! Her new book,…
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JT Jester | This Is The Day ...
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Our new friend JT Jester has a tender story to tell. One that could have been focused on tragedy. But through his indomitable disposition of cheer, JT lives life to the limits with a spirit spilling over with adventure and a heart full of gratitude. The title of his new book, No Bad Days: How to Find Joy In Every Circumstance sums it up pretty well…
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Wendy Pope | Jesus and Women
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To close out Women's History Month we have a guest whose very platform has been built on books she has written and lessons she has taught to women (and learned for herself!). Wendy Pope's latest book is called Jesus Everlasting, and this conversation is an open invite to women and to men to discover the character of Jesus is through the stories of …
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Tim Timmons | The Every Day Church
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Singer-Songwriter-Podcaster-Blogger Tim Timmons is as thoughtful as he is talented as he is charming. Having lived with cancer for over 20 years after his initial diagnosis of "5 years to live," Tim is an expert in living each day to the fullest – a lifestyle that has inspired the content of his music and the content of his new podcast called 10,00…
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Jon Acuff | Overthinking No More!
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Looking for Overthinkers Anonymous? Hello! You just found your group meeting. Jon Acuff is a New York Times-bestselling mastermind of self-help that makes sense. And in this informatively fun episode we dig into the principles behind his latest book, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking. Listen closely to Jon and his sneakishly simp…
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EJ Gaines | Messy Community? It's Called 'Unity'
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To wrap up (for now!) our four-part series of episodes celebrating Black History Month, we wanted to field some questions from you, our listeners, and pose them to our friend EJ Gaines. EJ is an entertainmenty attorney and music executive at Capitol CMG and Motown Gospel record labels, so he is creative and smart. Two qualities that make quite the …
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Zandy Mowry | Change At The Pace of Relationship
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Lean in and listen to the beyond-her-years insights of our friend Zandy Mowry of the most appealing folk-rock band, The New Respects. With her sheer big-hearted love, Mrs. Mowry challenges each of us to establish personal relationships with individuals, not just an association with sweeping movements, as we all seek understanding and healing in the…
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Lynda Randle | A Pilgrim In Progress
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In our second of four February episodes celebrating Black History Month, we re-visit our conversation with Lynda Randle. From growing up in a majorly black DC neighborhood to building a large national platform singing for predominantly white audiences, Lynda is the perfect person to influence us in building bridges across racial divides and enaging…
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Melinda Doolittle | Listen, Wait, Respond
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Kicking off our first of four February episodes celebrating Black History Month, our spunky soul-singin' sistah Melinda Doolittle joins us to inspire us in the beauty of diversity and talk practices in seeking understanding amid the oft-challenging conversations surrounding race relations. One key to success? Listen first! This week's featured song…
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Mark Lowry | Approved For All Ages
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Mark Lowry is one of the funniest people we know. He's also a good thinker, one heck of a storyteller and a friend to all ages. In this lively and thought-provoking conversation Mark shares with us his own affinity for all the ages, and why building a community that includes everyone from babies to old people is good for the heart, the mind, and th…
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We began Bridges in the first few months of a worldwide pandemic with a conversation addressing something we know oh-so-well ... fear! (And anxiety, and so on and so forth.) Piggybacking off our series premiere, we are once again exploring what it means to thrive in a life of love and faith versus simply survive on days filled with fear. No matter …
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