The Bridge Podcast

Can you trust your source of news? In a world of deepfakes, trust in media is in steep decline. Deepfake (a made-up word coined from a combination of the words "deep learning" and "fake") is a technique for human image synthesis based on artificial intelligence. Deepfakes can be used to create fake news and malicious hoaxes. In addition, doctored photos and fake news dominate the landscape. The hosts discuss doing research on news stories, and how to evaluate your media choices to ensure you get the truth.

SHOW NOTES:

22:10 - Bill Sammons was an Old School Newshound with a background in journalism

3:30 - What in the world is a Deepfake?!

4:00 - Denise Harper experiences her first Deepfake video

6:00 - Imagine the outcome if this technology were abused - Politico Article

7:45 - Fake video, photos, and articles - including believable satire

9:45 - The Onion and Babylon Bee satire articles are shared as real news by some people

11:00 - Mark Dickey has an idea about how we can cross check what we read and see

13:00 - Bill Sammons reminds us that journalism has shifted from facts to bias

15:00 - Denise Harper is a Mom - verified by three sources!

16:30 - Dry and boring news is uninteresting, most people gravitate to sensational sources

17:15 - Journalists should be asking hard questions to keep others honest - but real journalism is dying

18:30 - Pray for discernment, ask a well informed friend for input, discuss stories with others

19:45 - Takeaways

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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 episode on good news stories! And we all agreed it would be a lot of fun to hear about amazing things that are happening. Hear what the host found and let us know which story you liked the best!

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 episode on good news stories! And we all agreed it would be a lot of fun to hear about amazing things that are happening. Hear what the host found and let us know which story you liked the best!

SHOW NOTES:

2:30 - Mark Dickey presents the idea behind Hope for Humanity Vol. 1

4:00 - Andrew Jackson shares a story from Las Vegas

5:50 - Christian radio in Las Vegas is going strong!

6:30 - Bill Sammons introduces us all to Bryan Stevenson

8:10 - The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row by Anthony Ray Hinton

9:10 - Equal Justice Initiative

9:40 - Milton Historic Society Museum

11:55 - Denise Harper tells us about Ryan and Lilly

14:55 - Mark Dickey and Custodian Mr. Eugene

15:45 - Watch his reaction on YouTube!

17:45 - Vol. 2 and Vol. 3 in the works - but we need you to head out and make some good news!

18:25 - Takeaways

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Should you be your kid's primary form of entertainment? Are you responsible for making sure every moment of their day is filled with activity? Ben Sorrells, The Bridge Special Event Coordinator, joins Mark Dickey and Andrew Jackson to reflect on how they avoided boredom as kids. There is a trend of over-scheduling children's lives - but is that healthy? You can let kids get bored. In fact, it is probably good for them!

Should you be your kid's primary form of entertainment? Are you responsible for making sure every moment of their day is filled with activity? Ben Sorrells, The Bridge Special Event Coordinator, joins Mark Dickey and Andrew Jackson to reflect on how they avoided boredom as kids. There is a trend of over-scheduling children's lives - but is that healthy? You can let kids get bored. In fact, it is probably good for them!

SHOW NOTES:

0:55 - Mark, Ben, and Andrew were all kids at one time

2:00 - Never say "I'm bored!"

3:00 - How full is your child's schedule?

4:50 - Kids need to explore new things to find their passion

6:10 - On demand entertainment robs kids of creativity

8:00 - There are many ways to help facilitate fun for kids

10:00 - Do not feel guilty for not playing with your kids sometimes

12:10 - Psychologists say children will create out of nothing

14:20 - Fun shouldn't always cost money

15:30 - Four tips to help children play independantly

16:50 - Enjoy a Do Nothing Night!

17:30 - As a parent, guilt can trap you when it comes to preparing your children for success in life

19:00 - Takeaways

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After grocery shopping, food prep, cooking, and setting out the meal - the last thing you want to hear is rejection. But across the table from you sits the World's Toughest Critic. Your child - The Picky Eater!

After grocery shopping, food prep, cooking, and setting out the meal - the last thing you want to hear is rejection. But across the table from you sits the World's Toughest Critic. Your child - The Picky Eater! How can you serve foods they will enjoy without going out of your way to create a seperate menu? Are picky eaters able to maintain a healthy diet on the few items they agree to consume? Kim Willey and Kristin Boyce help turn the tables on the pickiest of pickey eaters in this episode of The Bridge Podcast.

SHOW NOTES:

0:45 - Welcoming Kim Willey (Director of Business Development) and Kristin Boyce (Director of Donor Development) to the podcast

2:30 - Who else hated chili, liver, and green veggies as a kid?

4:30 - Teaching your children to cook helps broaden their eating options

6:45 - Feeding babies means following restrictions, but they also surprise you

7:30 - Kristin's daughter used to love peas - but developed an allergy

9:00 - You HAVE to try it!

11:00 - Try a dish three times and your kids might start to enjoy it

12:20 - Parents should get on the same page about what the family tries and eats

13:00 - "French Kids Eat Everything" by Karen Le Billon is a great book Mark Dickey recommends

15:15 - Kids visiting a friend will be confronted with a dish they don't know, or enjoy

16:15 - Kim Willey recommends the book "Deceptively Delicious" by Jessica Seinfeld

18:20 - "What's with this pizza!?" - Jerry Seinfeld

19:15 - Cutting back on surgar can help your palate appreciate natural foods

22:00 - How do you shop in the grocery store for the best foods for your family?

23:00 - Takeaways

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Using your resources, skills, and abilities to honor God is what ‘Stewardship’ is all about. Our special guest Kristin Boyce, Director of Donor Development at The Bridge, helps us figure out the best ways to teach our children about being good stewards.

Using your resources, skills, and abilities to honor God is what ‘Stewardship’ is all about. Our special guest Kristin Boyce, Director of Donor Development at The Bridge, helps us figure out the best ways to teach our children about being good stewards.

SHOW NOTES:

1:35 - Meet Kristin Boyce - The Bridge's Director of Donor Development

3:55 - Time, Talent, and Treasure

4:25 - What is ‘Stewardship’?

5:50 - Mark shares a story about his parents, his chores, and the terrible toys he bought

9:00 - How can parents today teach better resource management that honors God?

10:50 - Demonstrate Giving

13:25 - Tithing and Treasure Hunting on Earth!

17:15 - Get your children involved in a generous and frugal lifestyle

18:10 - Give Instead of Receive with Charity Birthday Parties

19:55 - Comb through their stuff with them and donate items to others

20:45 - Take part in the Drive Thru Connection

21:45 - Takeaways

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We often think of going FAR away on mission trips ... but that is not always the case. There are global, national, regional, and even LOCAL mission work opportunities out there. Join us for a discussion with special guest Ben Sorrells, The Bridge Special Event Coordinator, who also leads The Bridge Mission Teams to our adopted village La Union Abajo in the Dominican Republic.