The Freedom Bridge

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Abbey sits down with Penny for a raw and inspiring conversation about grief, addiction, healing, and faith. Penny shares how losing her father during her freshman year of college became a turning point in her life. While she describes him as a good provider and present father, she also opens up about the deep feelings of rejection she carried from childhood and how those wounds followed her into adulthood.

Penny reflects on years spent searching for love and validation in relationships, hoping to fill a void that never seemed to go away. As she navigated heartbreak, loneliness, and unresolved pain, she found herself caught in cycles of alcoholism, drug use, failed relationships, and self-destructive choices. Through it all, she says God never stopped pursuing her, even when she was at her lowest.

The conversation explores Penny's recovery journey, including overcoming a decade-long cocaine addiction and eventually confronting the alcohol dependence that had taken over her life. She shares how rehab became a turning point, helping her learn practical tools for sobriety while beginning the deeper work of healing emotionally and spiritually.

Today, Penny is focused on rebuilding her life with purpose. She talks candidly about learning to love herself again, embracing a season of obedience to God, and using her story to help others find hope. Her testimony is a powerful reminder that no matter how much time has passed or how far you've fallen, it's never too late for a new beginning.

Contact Penny here: [email protected]
Penny Dowell on Facebook

Support the show

Send us Fan Mail

Abbey returns for season 3 and shares a painful middle school memory that shaped her self-image for years. With honesty and vulnerability, she reflects on how a single moment, and the wounds that follow, can leave a lasting impact on the way we see ourselves.

As she unpacks her story, Abbey explores a question many people wrestle with: What do we do when old hurts continue to resurface, even after we've forgiven the people involved? She discusses how painful memories can become recurring sources of insecurity and how those wounds often fuel the lies we tell ourselves about our worth, value, and identity.

Abbey shares a powerful practice that helped her begin healing: asking Jesus where He was during her most painful moments. Through scripture and reflection on Christ's suffering on the cross, she explains how Jesus understands humiliation, rejection, and heartbreak firsthand. For Abbey, the cross became a reminder that God's love reaches into our deepest wounds and offers hope, healing, and redemption.

Filled with compassion and encouragement, this episode is a reminder that healing is often a journey rather than a single moment. Whether you're carrying old memories, struggling with self-worth, or simply searching for hope, Abbey offers a message of grace: your story isn't over, your wounds don't define you, and you are more loved than you realize.

Support the show

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of The Freedom Bridge, Abbey opens her heart and shares a deeply personal reflection on comfort, where we look for it and how often we turn to things that can never truly satisfy us. Drawing from her own life, Abbey shares about using food as a source of comfort for many years, even while knowing it wasn’t working and never fully healing the ache she was trying to soothe. She explores how easy it is to forget to go to God, even when we know He is the ultimate source of peace and rest.

Abbey gently reminds us that Jesus is not disappointed in our searching. He understands our need for comfort. What He offers is something deeper and lasting. She reflects on how God invites us to rest in the truth that He wants the best for us, not just temporary relief, but true restoration of our hearts, minds, and spirits.

This episode encourages listeners to pause and ask themselves where they are running when life feels heavy. Abbey points us back to prayer and Scripture as places of refuge, reminding us that comfort in Christ is always available, always patient, and always enough. Whether you’re a new believer or someone who has walked with God for years, this episode is an invitation to cross the bridge from temporary comfort to lasting peace in Jesus.

Support the show

Send us Fan Mail

In this testimony, Abbey sits down with Carlos, a former gang member and bodyguard whose life was once fueled by control, power, and pride. After the collapse of his second marriage, he hit a breaking point that opened the door to an encounter with Jesus, one that began with a simple instruction to pray for others, even though he didn’t know how to pray.

Now living in Virginia, far from his roots in the Bronx, Carlos shares how salvation transformed not only his heart but his entire identity. Today, he is remarried, walking in peace, and boldly building two new businesses: Lens of Faith Photography and a faith-driven clothing brand declaring the message “Jesus Heal My Heart.”

Join us as he opens up about his journey from aggression to grace, the freedom he found in Christ, and how God is using his story to inspire healing and purpose in others.

To reach out to Carlos: 

• Facebook: @newyorkthebodyguard
• Instagram: @newyork_thebodyguard

Support the show

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode Abbey shares her journey of starting The Freedom Bridge nonprofit organization. She emphasizes the importance of faith, community, and love through personal stories and spiritual insights. Abbey discusses the mission and values of The Freedom Bridge, plans for future initiatives, and the significance of aligning finances with God's teachings. She encourages listeners to seek God's guidance in their lives, highlighting the power of prayer and relationship with the Lord. Join Abbey as she embarks on this mission to serve and uplift her community through faith and compassion.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:42 Opening Prayer

01:15 The Birth of The Freedom Bridge Nonprofit

03:17 Mission and Values

03:58 Future Plans and Community Support

05:09 Personal Reflections on Faith and Finances

09:53 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

19:45 Call to Action and Farewell

Support the show

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Abbey shares her personal journey from living in survival mode to embracing the present moment through faith. She discusses the importance of daily gratitude, prayer, and being grounded in the Lord's presence. Abbey opens up about her past struggles, the transformative power of her faith, and offers practical advice on how to move from merely surviving to truly thriving. Join Abbey for an insightful and heartfelt conversation on finding peace and purpose in everyday life.

00:00 Introduction to the Freedom Bridge Podcast

00:17 Life in Survival Mode

02:30 Finding Presence in Daily Life

04:19 Gratitude and Contentment

05:45 Overcoming Past Trauma

10:20 The Power of Prayer and Faith

16:49 Transforming Your Mindset

22:37 Conclusion and Encouragement

Support the show

Send us Fan Mail

In this deeply personal episode of the Freedom Bridge Podcast, host Abbey Morehead shares her own experience with abortion, reflecting on her personal journey from being pro-choice to staunchly pro-life. She discusses the emotional and spiritual ramifications that followed, how she found healing through her faith in God, and offers compassion and understanding to others who have faced similar choices. Abbey emphasizes the importance of turning to God for guidance, love, and healing, and encourages listeners to seek forgiveness and comfort through their spiritual journey.

00:00 Introduction to the Freedom Bridge Podcast

00:23 Personal Story: My Experience with Abortion

04:30 The Emotional and Physical Aftermath

07:55 Spiritual Insights and Biblical References

11:46 Healing and Repentance

16:28 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

27:28 Closing Prayer and Gratitude

Support the show

Send us Fan Mail

Join Abbey as she shares a profound and emotional testimony of her spiritual transformation. She opens up about her past struggles with self-worth and her search for peace, which led to a startling and divine encounter during a weekend trip with friends. 

Hear how a near-death experience brought her to a revelation of God's presence and the profound impact it's had on her life since. Abbey's moving testimony outlines her journey from feeling lost to finding purpose and meaning in her faith. This heartfelt story emphasizes God's grace, the power of surrender, and the incredible ways faith can change a life.

00:00 Introduction to the Freedom Bridge

00:11 A Divine Revelation

00:42 The Night I Was Saved

01:23 Struggles and Seeking

03:12 A Weekend Away

03:52 A Life-Changing Experience

11:31 A New Perspective

14:04 Surrendering to Jesus

17:21 A Grateful Heart

Support the show

Send us Fan Mail

Abbey Morehead, host of The Freedom Bridge, returns for season two. In this heartfelt episode she shares her personal journey through grief, exploring its many forms and the profound impact it has on our lives. 

She discusses how grief is not only about the loss of loved ones but can also stem from unfulfilled dreams, lost opportunities, and broken relationships. Abbey candidly opens up about her own experiences with grief and the healing and comfort she found through faith in Jesus. 

She provides practical steps for processing grief, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging emotions, seeking scripture, and relying on God's promises. Join Abbey for an inspiring conversation about finding hope and healing through God's love and grace.

00:00 Introduction to The Freedom Bridge

00:51 Facing Grief and Its Many Forms

03:56 Personal Experiences with Grief

12:13 Steps to Healing Through Faith

20:54 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

Support the show

Send us Fan Mail

The last episode's title was Dear Rejection: We're Done, but this week's episode proves that letting go is rarely easy. Abbey opens up about her recent battle with the spirit of rejection and the heavy emotional toll it has taken on her. With vulnerability, she shares how self-doubt, body image struggles, and feelings of unworthiness crept back in, even though she knows God's truth. It’s a moment of real talk about how past pain can resurface, even when we thought we’d moved on.

Abbey takes us through her journey of realizing that while she had forgiven others, she hadn’t yet truly forgiven herself. That self-forgiveness became the missing piece in her healing, and she explores how old wounds can quietly shape our thoughts and how the enemy uses those insecurities to keep us stuck.

She also dives into the connection between emotional battles and physical health, candidly discussing her relationship with food and how generational patterns and spiritual strongholds have played a role in her life. Through it all, she reminds listeners that healing isn’t just physical; it’s deeply spiritual.

But there’s a breakthrough. Abbey shares how a powerful shift happened when she spent intentional time with God: praying, studying scripture, and clearing her space from spiritual heaviness. With help from her community of prayer warriors and a renewed connection to the Lord, she began to feel herself again: free, joyful, and grounded in truth.

This episode is a gentle but powerful reminder: you’re not alone in your struggles, and sometimes the most important healing starts with grace, for yourself.

Support the show