The Bridge Podcast

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.

SHOW NOTES:

1:20 - Ben Sorrells admits to lurking outside the close Victoria’s Restaurant

2:55 - What are 'Missions'?

4:00 - Ben explains The Bridge Mission of our adopted village La Union Abajo in the Dominican Republic, with Crossover CUPS MISSION

6:20 - What is the difference between Global, National, Regional, and Local scale mission work?

8:00 - Identify your sphere of influence

9:00 - Mark, Denise, and Andrew share their mission trip stories

11:20 - Thinking about taking your FIRST step toward mission work?

13:20 - Ben shares some part of his lifestyle which were actually local mission work

14:25 - The Bridge Hands & Feet Volunteer Service Day

18:40 - Andrew shares a personal Hands & Feet story

20:35 - Mark explains an outreach program his church does

21:55 - Mission work and serving is really a form of worship, first and foremost

22:55 - Ideas for finding LOCAL mission work in your own sphere of influence

25:20 - Takeaways

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When is the right age for your daughter to start wearing makeup? Andrew and Mark share deep insights from their admittedly uninformed male perspective. But Denise Harper delivers solid insight from a woman's point of view. The hosts discuss social media's impact on the age, extent, and types of makeup use. And listeners are reminded of their true beauty, and source of real value.

When is the right age for your daughter to start wearing makeup? Andrew and Mark share deep insights from their admittedly uninformed male perspective. But Denise Harper delivers solid insight from a woman's point of view. The hosts discuss social media's impact on the age, extent, and types of makeup use. And listeners are reminded of their true beauty, and source of real value.

SHOW NOTES:

1:40 - Esther and Beauty School Dropouts

2:30 - When should little girls start wearing makeup?

3:35 - A visit from the Avon Lady

6:00 - The right or wrong age depends on the parents and the child's maturity

7:30 - Have confidence in the form God created for you

8:35 - "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight." - 1 Peter 3:3-4

10:30 - Makeup can take up a lot of time and cost

12:00 - Andrew tries on makeup and nail polish!

13:00 - for King & Country song "Priceless" lyrics are a great reminder of self-worth

14:00 - the word 'make up' implies something is missing

14:15 - Mark ALSO wore makeup!

15:25 - External expressions can say that someone is struggling with identity

15:55 - Takeaways

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You've got a plan. A schedule. An outcome in mind. Then you get detoured. What if we told you that the interruptions you perceive as ‘detours’ are part of God’s plan?

You've got a plan. A schedule. An outcome in mind. Then you get detoured. What if we told you that the interruptions you perceive as ‘detours’ are part of God’s plan?

SHOW NOTES:

1:45 - Denise Harper heard a clip from a sermon that struck a nerve!

2:30 - I know where I want to be - but why do I have to take this detour?

3:20 - Getting lost in the Largest County East of the Mississippi

4:15 - Detours can be a good and positive thing

5:20 - Ferris Bueller says...

7:25 - Rethinking your goals and objectives

9:50 - Unlike GPS, God is never 'recalculating'

12:30 - Not every detour is about us

14:05 - We can be our own worst enemy at times

16:45 - God might want you pursuing a different goal

17:30 - God can redeem our previously poor decisions

18:25 - Takeaways

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Marie Kondo has shown the world how to 'spark joy' with the KonMari Method of tidying. But most of us have found that her technique doesn't offer lasting joy. Which begs the question... What is the source of joy? And how can we foster joy in our lives? When we've got it - are we expressing joy for other's to see?

Marie Kondo has shown the world how to 'spark joy' with the KonMari Method of tidying. But most of us have found that her technique doesn't offer lasting joy. Which begs the question... What is the source of joy? And how can we foster joy in our lives? When we've got it - are we expressing joy for other's to see?

SHOW NOTES:

1:35 - Who is Marie Kondo, and what is the KonMari Method?

3:40 - Can you derive joy from the things that surround you?

4:10 - Some ways to get plugged into real joy that will last

5:05 - The difference between joy and happiness

7:00 - Count your blessings and focus on gratitude

8:35 - Revisit prayer journals, and Bible studies to recognize how far God has brought you

10:15 - How can you be more aware of joy in the moment each day?

12:50 - We are all going to have Bad Days - but Joy is not a passing emotion

13:50 - Hebrews 12:2 - "Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross..."

14:35 - If you don’t know JESUS as your source of true joy – contact us by email [email protected] – We’d love to talk with you and help you find a church!

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Work can be stressful enough without problems caused by miscommunication. Hear a couple of stories from our past, and good communication tips and practices you can use at work. At the end of the day, better communication builds stronger work relationships.

Work can be stressful enough without problems caused by miscommunication. Hear a couple of stories from our past, and good communication tips and practices you can use at work. At the end of the day, better communication builds stronger work relationships.

SHOW NOTES:

2:05 - Miscommunication at Work

2:25 - Mark Dickey gets a surprise at work

3:40 - Bill Sammons wins an auction, by accident

5:50 - Relationships suffer from miscommunication

6:30 - Tips and practices for better communication at work

12:05 - Prayer in the workplace

16:10 - Try saying it with a Southern accent

17:20 - "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle."

19:40 - Good communication leads to better work relationships and opportunities to witness for Christ

20:50 - Takeaways

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Kids are counting down the days left in school. Parents are dreading the hours of hearing "I'm bored!" Summer vacation is just around the corner and you had better get ready. The Bridge shines some light on activities and options for young children, middle aged kids, and college students returning home.