This journey as a Christian parent with a child who's embraced an LGBTQ identity isn't for the faint of heart. Besides the grief and concern, making decisions can wipe us out mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. And let's just be real honest right here: decision fatigue is no joke!

Today on The Bridge Between Us Podcast, Tiffany Jo Baker is joining Melinda in the conversation on ways to decrease decision fatigue.  

In this episode, you will hear:

*the importance of establishing core values for yourself and for your family

*how to determine your core values

*how setting core values can open up conversations with your loved one and give you a safe place to stand

About our guest:

Tiffany Jo Baker is a caffeinated mom of two young adult daughters, surrogate mom who has delivered five babies for three families dealing with infertility, proud dog-mom, and wife to an extreme outdoorsman. She is the podcast host of My Full Life + Faith Leaps Podcast, author of the devotional Soul-Care for Go-Getters, speaker, and strategizer who uplifts the soul and success of women walking out their why at home, online, and in the real world so they can birth their God-given dreams.

Set your own core values using Tiffany's free download: https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com/core-values

Ways to connect with Tiffany:

IG

Facebook

YouTube

Today's episode is a continuing conversation with Lindsey Kiser.  We dive d e e p into her book  and discuss how to release the power of God in our prayers for our LGBTQ+ loved ones.  To say we get a little passionate may be an understatement but how can you not get excited about all God has done for us and how He has equipped us! 

Listen in to hear:

*why Lindsey wrote 'Piercing the Night: Strategic Intercession to Set The LGBTQ+ Captives Free 

*How to release the power of God in your prayers

*How intercession raids the Enemy's camp

Lindsey Kiser's testimony:

The Lord's Pursuit 

Connect with Lindsey Kiser:

IG

FB

Website

Book:

Piercing the Night: Strategic Intercession to Set the LGBTQ+ Captives Free

Other related podcast episodes:

Part One with Lindsey Kiser: Piercing the Night {Eps. 37}

Co-laboring with Jesus Christ as Intercessors for the LGBTQ Community, Prodigals, and the Next Generation with Wilna van Beek {Eps 23}

When Pride Met Humility and an LGBTQ Protestor Became A Jesus Follower with Wilna van Beek {Eps 14}

How To Live a Life That Points Others to Jesus {Eps 11}

Other mentions:

Transformation Ministries Alliance 

Contact Melinda:  [email protected]

Lindsey Kiser is joining Melinda today and sharing her testimony and portions of her healing journey.  

Lindsey Kiser's testimony:

The Lord's Pursuit 

Connect with Lindsey Kiser:

IG

FB

Website

Book:

Piercing the Night: Strategic Intercession to Set the LGBTQ+ Captives Free

Other related podcast episodes:

Co-laboring with Jesus Christ as Intercessors for the LGBTQ Community, Prodigals, and the Next Generation with Wilna van Beek {Eps 23}

When Pride Met Humility and an LGBTQ Protestor Became A Jesus Follower with Wilna van Beek {Eps 14}

How To Live a Life That Points Others to Jesus {Eps 11}

Other mentions:

Transformation Ministries Alliance 

Contact Melinda:  [email protected]

Today Melinda is answering a listener's question:  'What words of wisdom and advice can you give to parents who are rearing an LGBTQ identified child in their home?' 

In this episode you will discover five key things that will equip you on this journey. 

We would love to answer your question or speak on a topic that you are wanting to know more about. Email Melinda:  [email protected]

Recommended Reading:

Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and John Townsend

Women In The Word by Jen Wilkin

The Gay Gospel? How Pro-Gay Advocates Misread the Bible by Joe Dallas

Past episodes that relate to this episode:

Eps 24 with Cameron Diamond: Steps You Can Take As A Parent To Disciple And Be A Source Of Healing For Your Child In The Midst of an LGBTQ AGenda

Eps 17 CHRISTIANS IN A CANCEL CULTURE: HOW TO WALK IN THE TENSION OF GRACE & TRUTH WHEN HOMOSEXUALITY HITS HOME WITH JOE DALLAS

Eps 11 – HOW TO LIVE A LIFE THAT POINTS OTHERS TO JESUS with Charity Ellis

Eps 33  with ANDREW RODRIGUEZ – WE ARE TALKING BOUNDARIES, DEFINING COMPASSION AND UNPACKING WHY IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SHOW COMPASSION IF WE AREN’T ALSO SHARING TRUTH 

Eps 34 -Luis Ruiz PART ONE – WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN PARENTS CHANGE THE GAME AND JOIN JESUS CHRIST IN HIS PURSUIT OF THEIR LGBTQ_IDENTIFIED CHILD

Eps 3 Ashley Little – HOW TO COME ALONGSIDE YOUR LGBTQ LOVED ONE TO BRING HEALING & FREEDOM

Oh, the faithfulness of God!  He is not only at work in pursuing our children but He is in hot pursuit of our hearts, too.  

One of my favorite quotes from Luis:  "I thank God that I had a mom and dad that knew the power of intercession and prayer even when it looked like all hell was breaking loose.  When it looked like they were ready to throw in the towel, they knew how to call upon God and not compromise Scripture and stand on Scripture and believe the Word of God."

Connect with Luiz Ruiz:

IG

Rainbow Revival

More Than A Victim Documentary

Past episodes mentioned:

TBBU Eps 19 - Part One with Angel Colon

TBBU Eps 20 - Part Two with Angel Colon

Listen in to hear:

*Why Luiz stopped bringing boyfriends home

*How Luiz's parents changed the game 

*What happened when Luiz's parents decided to partner with Jesus Christ in pursuit of their son

Connect with Luiz Ruiz:

IG

Rainbow Revival

More Than A Victim Documentary

Compassion is at the forefront of my conversation today with licensed Christian psychotherapist and host of the PsychoBible Youtube channel, Andrew Rodriguez.  

PsychoBible Youtube

Andrew's 2 writings for the Christian Post: 

A Christian Psychotherapist's Appeal To LGBTQ Affirming Christian

True Compassion Starts With Truth

Resource Links:

His Wonderful Works

Restored Hope Network

The Changed Movement

Transformation Ministries Alliance

ReStory Ministries

Rainbow Revival

Podcast Series on hearing the voice of God

Eps 28 - 30

https://melindapatrick.org/2023/07/11/how-to-hear-the-one-voice-that-matters-and-seven-words-that-can-change-the-trajectory-of-the-one-your-are-praying-for-eps-28/

https://melindapatrick.org/2023/07/11/three-ways-our-ears-can-be-stopped-up-and-keeping-us-from-hearing-the-voice-of-god-with-julie-holmquist-eps-29/

https://melindapatrick.org/2023/07/11/how-to-discern-the-voice-of-the-lord-and-ways-the-lord-speaks-to-us-part-3-with-julie-holmquist-eps-30/

I would love to hear from you. Connect with me here:  [email protected]  

It's not about having the right child. It's about being the right parent. If this is true, what are some practical things we can begin to apply to our life to be the best parent?  

In today's episode, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician, speaker, and author, is talking about the importance of rest and the seven types of rest. 

Listen in, and you will discover:

*how your rest benefits your child

*the 7 types of rest

*how to implement rest into your life

To connect with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith:

FB

IG

Website: Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

Books:

Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity

Set Free to Live Free: Breaking Through the 7 Lies Women Tell Themselves

Connect with Melinda Patrick:  [email protected]

Thoughts run through our head on a daily basis.  How do we determine if they are our thoughts or the voice of the Lord wanting to speak to us?  

Today's episode is the final of a 3-part series with Julie Holmquist, the Kairos Moments Podcast host.  In this episode we share ways the Lord speaks to us and how to determine it is His voice and not our own.