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My mentor, Ms. Marie, would often say: "Melinda, just as there is a remedy for what ails us physically, there is a remedy for what ails us spiritually.  All we need to do is go to God’s Word and ask the Holy Spirit will make it evident to us."

One of the most difficult parts of this journey is the waiting. One of the best ways to rest is the waiting is to trust in the One we are waiting on. 

In today's episode, I share three things you can do when trusting is difficult. 

Thank you to everyone who has left a review on Apple podcast.  My heart is overflowing with gratitude!

Waiting On God by Andrew Murray

The most common question I receive from parents is, "How do I continue to love my child well and not compromise my values and beliefs as a follower of Jesus Christ?"

As parents, we are not only dealing with the shock and heartbreak of our children coming out to us, but we also need to learn how to walk in the tension of grace & truth.

Joe Dallas is an author, speaker, and ordained pastoral counselor and joining Melinda on the podcast today. 

Listen in to discover:

*Important questions we should ask our loved one

*starting points for the church to come alongside parents with children who have embraced an LGBTQ identity

*How to walk in the balance of grace & truth

Joe's testimony      (scroll to the bottom and click on 'More About Joe' to hear Joe share his testimony)

The Challenge For Pastors

When Someone You Love is Gay course

www.joedallas.com

Books:

Christians In A Cancel Culture

When Homosexuality Hits Home

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If you have left a rating and review, THANK YOU!  Every review helps get the podcast into the hands of more listeners. 

If you would like to connect with me, email: [email protected]

Thank you for listening and for sharing!

It can happen to the best of us.  We start with the greatest of intentions.  We put a stake in the ground to follow Him wherever He leads; we vow to pray this through and surrender to the Lord’s guidance. 

But, the battle is longer than we expected, and instead of getting easier, it becomes more intense.  Somewhere along the way, our eyes shift to the battlefield, and we take them off our Commander-in-chief.

Listen in to hear how to reset your focus. 

If you would like to join us on the 21 day fast, send me an email: [email protected]

The holidays have a way of magnifying our pain and the brokenness in our families. 

Listen in to hear the reason for the season and why we should celebrate more than ever.

Share this podcast with someone else who needs hope this Christmas season. 

              Light a candle.

             Then, email me: [email protected] for more information about joining us for the fast January 8 - January 28, 2023.

For more encouragement, listen to these past episodes -

 Eps 12 - How To Survive The Holidays When You Really Just Want To Skip Them

Eps 11 - How To Live A Life That Points Others To Jesus

Eps 9 – Living In The Unshakable Victory Of Christ with Judy Dunagan

Eps 8 – The Truth About Spiritual Disappointment and How It May Not Be A Bad Thing

One last reminder:  This is the last podcast episode for 2022.  The Bridge Between Us will be back on January 4. 

My prayer for you today comes from Romans 15:13 - May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

God has entrusted this journey and our loved ones to us. He is asking us to engage with Him on this journey.  As we do, He promises to equip us every step of the way.

Until January 4th – I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  Talk to you in 2023, friends!

In the midst of the hustle and bustle, God is whispering to your heart: "Come to Me all you who are weary and heavy ladened, and I will give you rest."

Today's conversation is part two of Melinda and Wilna's conversation.  

In this episode, Melinda and Wilna are open and raw with their own wrestlings. You will discover:

*the best way to combat pride

*how to best love your LGBTQ-identified loved one

*one thing we can do as the Body of Christ to equip the church for the LGBTQ 

Other podcast episodes mentioned:

Eps 7 - A Former Lesbian's Lifelong Search For Love And How The Church Played An Active Role

Eps 11 - How To Live A Life That Points Others To Jesus 

Eps 12  - How To Survive The Holidays When You Really Want To Skip Them

Scripture reference:  Colossians 2:15

My grandson wanted to get home as fast as possible, but he also wanted to help me by putting himself in his car seat.  If you have ever wrestled a two-year-old into their car seat, you also know he was the hindrance to him getting home to eat. 

In this 2-minute episode, you will discover how we can be a hindrance to our own prayers and how to give God space to do what only He can do. 

Join Melinda Patrick and her guest, Wilna van Beek in Part One of their interview together. 

In this episode you will hear how The Bridge Between Us Podcast started, learn how to say "Thank you" in African but most importantly you will discover how Wilna walked away from  homosexuality and discovered true joy in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Connect with The Bridge Between Us guest, Wilna van Beek:

FB: Wilna van Beek

God Gazers website

Listen here to the Bold Mercies' Podcast where Melinda is a guest. 

His Wonderful Works, Inc.

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Also, if the Lord laid someone on your heart while you were listening, please share the podcast with them.

Watch for Part 2 next week where we learn how God took Wilna's surrendered heart and used it to expand His Kingdom!

Isaiah 6 - In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord...

When we get to heaven, we will spend our days praising our Lord and Savior. But this side of heaven offers us a way to praise Him that isn't offered when we see Him face to face. 

A sacrifice of praise is only possible on this side of heaven. 

Don't get to heaven having missed out on the opportunity. Start praising Him today amid heartbreak and conflict.