Morning Conversation: MyBridge Radio

We live in a possession and money obsessed culture where the average American has far more than they need. Yet, many of us feel incredibly insecure, and we grasp tightly to what we have and continue trying to gain more. This impacts both how we think about our God-given resources and our willingness to be generous with what God has given us to steward. In his book, Gospel Generosity , Nathan Harri...

Brant Hansen is convinced that, regardless of circumstances, you can have a deep sense of well-being. Not only is it possible, it’s promised to all who follow Jesus. Our guest doesn't claim to follow a success plan. He just keeps simply showing up and taking Jesus very seriously. And by taking Jesus seriously in all of life, Brant has become more joyful, more peaceful and full of laughter.  In...

What if it’s all true? What if the Bible truly is the words of God written down by the hands of men? What if Jesus was more than just a good teacher but actually the Son of God – what might that mean to you and me personally? Rick Beckwith has served with Young Life for more than 40 years. In his new book, What If It’s All True? , our guest explores this question by investigating the Person and pr...

When JJ Weeks was a teenager, someone recognized he had some serious vocal talent. It was a talent that he learned God could use to share His love and grace through song. Though he never learned to play an instrument, he still formed the JJ Weeks Band in 2001. While today he’s a solo artist, God still has JJ Weeks on mission, singing Gospel truth. Most well known for his song Let Them See You , th...

Darren Mulligan is a single-minded Irishman who writes rock n’ roll anthems and intimate earthly psalms for messy, broken people. Our guest is the frontman for We Are Messengers, a band whose stated goal is to engage culture in conversation about the goodness of God. It shows up in their songs that address some of the hardest things we feel as humans. After spending nearly a decade living in the N...

Through The Truth Project , Focus on the Family’s Del Tackett helped millions of viewers learn how to “be transformed by the renewing of your mind” by looking at life through a Biblical perspective.  Now, through The Engagement Project, our guest is ready to help you take the next step –– to engage the world around you. Not in the way we’ve been doing it –– but ––  in a new and fresh way. The way...

All too often, couples bail from their marriages before they reach the sweet spot. The enemy of your soul loves to steal, kill and destroy, and he will whisper lies to try and tear apart your marriage. As presenters at the Family Life Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference, Pastor Dan Brenton and his wife Julie have been helping couples for nearly 30 years. Let’s be real –– on the wedding day, no...

While God does allow suffering, there’s nothing He allows that He doesn’t redeem. That’s a truth author and podcaster Susie Larson had to come to grips with when she processed her emotion over what God had allowed her to face. Disappointment comes naturally when the "good life" lets us down. Discouragement is understandable when we face life's struggles. In all of that, the goodness...

Although there are moments of beauty and goodness, more often than not, life is marked by fear, struggle, disappointment, and loss. And we don’t know what to do with it. We try to find hope and security in various people and places–but each proves unworthy of our trust. We need more. Something–or Someone–who won’t fail us when our world falls apart. Michelle Cushatt presents a better way. In her b...

Let’s be honest, many of us have a LOT of excuses for not digging into the Word of God. We’re busy. We’re distracted. We don’t feel like it. We don’t understand it. Prolific author, podcaster, and Bible teacher Carol McLeod says, “Enough with the excuses!” Our guest believes the only true path to transformation is actually reading your Bible…even when it seems hard. It’s like a vitamin to your spi...

Prayer is a parent’s greatest superpower!  Our responsibilities as parents can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to prayer. How do we know what to say? How can we truly pray for our kids rather than fall into a spiral of worry?  Sharon Jaynes is a Bible teacher to women and a writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries. Her unique prayer guide for mothers leads you through sixteen areas of your ch...

Suspicion. Grumbling. Sarcasm. These are just a few of the ways that negativity rears its ugly head and causes us to do and say things that damage our closest relationships. Whether we think the worst about a decision our spouse made, we refuse to see any good that can come out of an uncomfortable situation, or we let our mouths hurl a playful quip that stings, our negative attitudes and actions c...

Growing up in a missionary family in Romania, Asheritah CiuCiu began to have her life transformed as she learned to immerse herself in the Word of God. As a teenager with nothing but time on her hands, Asheritah would often spend hours reading her Bible and singing worship music. After being married and starting a family, free time was no longer a thing and Asheritah had to figure out what time wi...

As a parent, your role changes drastically after your kids grow up… at least, it should.  Too many of us have faced heartache and strained relationships when our children choose difficult--even seemingly wrong--paths. In, Love, Pray, Listen: Parenting Your Wayward Adult Children with Joy , Mary DeMuth shares a gracious, practical resource for navigating the rocky terrain of parenting grown-ups. If...

Do you want well-behaved kids? Or, kids with good character? Ideally, both. How do we get there? Too often, parents misguidedly prioritize behavior. Behavior modification does not guarantee good character qualities.  In her latest book, Parent Differently , Kathy Koch says it’s character that influences decisions. It shows up in our speech, actions, and attitudes. It’s about who we are and what we...

So much of the trouble we can find in marriage points back to not communicating our expectations. In his 30+ years of marriage, Greg Smalley has learned from that mistake more than a few times. 

Words matter. Our words matter. In her new book, Well Said*, mom of seven and popular blogger Sarah Molitor explains why those words matter so much. Sarah shares how to make the most of our words and why doing so can change our lives. Through her own personal life stories, Sarah offers practical tips that are grounded in Biblical truth and convey God’s love for each person.  Choosing to use our wo...

The world first got acquainted with Colton Dixon during season 11 of American Idol . In the eleven years since his top seven finish, he’s become well known for hit songs like, “More of You”, “Through All of It”, and more recently “Build a Boat”. A big change came to Colton’s life in August of 2020 when he and his wife Annie welcomed twin daughters into the world.  We recently caught up with Colton...

The music of CAIN quickly became a mainstay on MyBridge radio when they released their debut single, "Rise Up (Lazarus)". Since then, the trio of pastor’s kids from Hartselle, Alabama ––  Madison Cain Johnson, Taylor Cain Matz, and Logan Cain –– have continued to be used by God through their ministry of music. Madison is the middle sibling of the family trio known for their matching colo...

For the past 25 years, Focus on the Family has been ministering to singles and young adults through its Boundless ministry. When Lisa Anderson first got involved with Boundless 15 years ago, it was to host their podcast. A couple of years later, she assumed the role of director for the ministry. In her role, Lisa helps today’s millennial and Gen Z generations to “grow up”, “own their faith”, and “...

Pastors and ministry leaders are some of the hardest-working people in the world--and they have a high rate of burnout to prove it. Leaders that aren't operating at peak efficiency and, also taking care of themselves, are setting themselves up for a crash. The reality is, that few in ministry feel they have the time to take a sabbatical or tend to their own physical, emotional, and spiritual n...

In her latest book, Recipes for a Sweet Child: Creative Bible-based Activities to Help Your Family Thrive, author Katie Trent combines her counseling and ministry expertise with her own parenting experiences to provide you with a creative guide to work past challenging childhood issues in a winsome way. Searching for answers to help turn your children’s grumbling into gratitude? Trying to navigate...

Meredith Andrews has been writing music and leading worship for nearly two decades. Known for songs like “Draw Me Nearer” and “Open Up The Heavens”, Meredith has served alongside the Vertical Church Band and, more recently, with her home church, The Belonging Co. in Nashville.  Meredith opens up about marriage, and how it’s not always easy, about turning 40, and how it’s just a number. We’ll also...

Though we believe in our minds that God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-present, sometimes we don't feel his closeness. How can we walk boldly in our faith, expecting Him to draw near to us as we draw near to Him?  In, Closer Than Your Next Breath , bestselling author, speaker, and radio host Susie Larson helps readers experience God's trustworthiness and love—even when they feel far...

Although there are moments of beauty and goodness, more often than not, life is marked by fear, struggle, disappointment, and loss. And we don’t know what to do with it. We try to find hope and security in various people and places–but each proves unworthy of our trust. We need more. Something–or Someone–who won’t fail us when our world falls apart. Michelle Cushatt presents a better way. In her b...