Morning Conversation: MyBridge Radio

Nebraska basketball fans know Connor Essegian for what he does on the court. But in this conversation, Connor shares the much deeper story of what God has done in his life off the court. With remarkable honesty, he talks about chasing success, losing his identity in basketball, battling unhealthy habits, and how a series of unexpected moments—including a conversation on a golf course and a late-ni...

As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it's a good time to ask a simple question: Why does a document written nearly two and a half centuries ago still matter today? In this conversation, Dr. Matthew Spalding of Hillsdale College helps us look beyond the familiar phrases and historical events to uncover the ideas that have shaped the American experiment...

Why do the differences that first attracted us to someone often become the very things that frustrate us later? In this conversation, Dr. Bob Paul of Focus on the Family's Marriage Institute explores one of the most common challenges couples face: learning how to navigate their differences. Drawing from decades of counseling experience, Bob explains why "irreconcilable differences" a...

For years, Mike Weaver of Big Daddy Weave sang songs about God's faithfulness, hope, and goodness. Then life brought a season he never expected. After losing his father, mother, and brother within just a few years, Mike found himself walking through some of the deepest grief of his life. In this honest and deeply personal conversation, he shares what it looks like to hold on to God's goodn...

For more than 30 years, Ron Brown has used the platform of college football to point people toward Jesus. Known by many as a “missionary to the state of Nebraska,” Coach Brown joins us for a conversation that goes far beyond football as he reflects on faith, discipleship, spiritual battles, and the calling God placed on his life decades ago to stay rooted in Nebraska. Along the way, he opens up ab...

For many parents, the transition into adulthood can bring unexpected grief, tension, distance, and questions they never anticipated facing. In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Dr. Kathy Koch talks about relationships with adult children — from boundaries and communication to parenting regrets, family conflict, faith struggles, and learning how to love well in a new season of life. Drawing...

This conversation with Tasha Layton goes far beyond music. Tasha shares her journey of growing up in church, walking through deep hurt, and ultimately discovering that even in her searching, God was pursuing her. It’s an honest look at faith that isn’t always neat—where questions, pain, and healing all have a place. She steps into deeply personal territory as Tasha opens up about her journey throu...

Heath sits down with Jon Acuff to talk about something nearly all of us wrestle with— procrastination— and what it reveals about our fears, our calling, and the way we see ourselves. Along the way, the author of Procrastination Proof unpacks how procrastination often shows up as a “solution” to avoid fear, failure, or disappointment…even when it keeps us from stepping into what God has placed in u...

Annie F. Downs brings her signature blend of joy and depth to this conversation—because when Annie talks about faith, it’s never dull. She shares stories of how God meets us in both the laughter and the loneliness, the beauty and the breaking. From her “That Sounds Fun” perspective, Annie reminds us that life with God isn’t just about surviving—it’s about noticing His goodness in every season, eve...

What does it look like to follow Jesus honestly… even when your story is messy? In this episode, Heath sits down with Darren Mulligan of We Are Messengers for a conversation about faith that doesn’t pretend, struggles that don’t disqualify you, and the grace of God that meets you right where you are. Darren shares openly from his own journey—how God met him in broken places and continues to shape...

What does it look like to trust God when life doesn’t unfold the way you expected? In this episode, Heath talks with Lisa Anderson about faith, singleness, relationships, and learning to take the next step when the future feels uncertain. Drawing from years of walking alongside young adults, Lisa shares honest insights about pursuing marriage with intention, embracing the purpose of singleness, an...

Friendship is something most of us long for—but if we’re honest, it can also feel complicated, messy, and sometimes even painful. In this episode, Heath connects with author Amber Albee Swenson to talk about her new book When Friendship Feels Hard: God’s Design for Deep Relationships . They explore why real friendships take time and effort in a culture that prizes convenience, and why social media...

What does it really mean to become a man in today’s world? In this honest and energizing conversation, Noah Herrin shares his journey from running from God as a pastor’s kid to leading a thriving church filled with young adults hungry for truth. After recommitting his life to Jesus through a YouTube sermon in college, what started as a simple Bible study unexpectedly grew into a powerful ministry....

What if you’re not stuck with the brain you have? In this powerful conversation, neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren explains how God designed your brain to change—literally. Through a process called neuroplasticity, what you repeatedly think about reshapes your brain’s structure and influences how you experience anxiety, grief, resilience, and even hope. Drawing from both cutting-edge neuroscience and Sc...

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Susie Larson invites us into the heart of what it really means to experience God —not just know about Him, but to live rooted in the reality of His love. Drawing from her own story of trauma, healing, and transformation, Susie shares how many believers—even seasoned Christians—know they’re saved but still struggle to live loved. She unpacks how st...

Author, speaker, and apologist Alisa Childers joins us for a thoughtful and timely conversation about faith, discernment, and what it means to truly experience God in a confusing cultural moment. Alisa shares her personal story of nearly losing her faith through a season of deconstruction—and how God faithfully led her to solid answers, deeper trust, and a renewed calling to help the Church naviga...

When hurting people walk into church, what happens next? We connect with Shaunti Feldhahn about her newest book, When Hurting People Come to Church , and the urgent opportunity facing the Church in the midst of today’s mental health crisis. Drawing from research with more than 2,000 pastors, counselors, and church leaders, Shaunti shares what she’s learned about the growing levels of anxiety, trau...

Richard Blackaby grew up in an “ordinary” home where his parents talked about God as if He was truly real—and where prayer wasn’t a religious habit, but an ongoing relationship. In this conversation, the son of Dr. Henry Blackaby shares what it looked like to live with an expectancy that God is active and speaking, and why so many of us struggle to discern His voice—not because God is silent, but...

In this encore of our first ever podcast episode, Susie Larson shares personal stories and practical encouragement from her Advent devotional  Prepare Him Room , including how intentional practices like fasting can reorient our hearts during Advent, the importance of stewarding our perspective in a noisy culture, and how seasons of suffering and health challenges have shaped her understanding of w...

Stacey Thacker joins us to talk about her new book, Everyday Prayers for Christmas. Through simple, scripture-based prayers, Stacey invites readers and listeners alike to pause, reflect, and connect with God’s presence during a season that can feel both joyful and overwhelming. Stacey also explores the stories of Zechariah and Elizabeth, the birth of Jesus, and the profound way waiting and faith i...

Popular author Donna VanLiere joins us to share the heart behind her latest book, Looking for Christmas: A Search for the Joy and Hope of the Nativity . Donna brings her signature storytelling warmth as she reflects on how the original Christmas story still breaks into the ordinary moments of our lives, inviting us to look up and notice the hope God is offering right in front of us. Through person...

Steven Curtis Chapman joins us for a rich, heartfelt walk through the stories behind The Music of Christmas —an album celebrating its 30th anniversary. Steven Curtis reflects on the impact of Show Hope’s 23-year journey, the miracle of watching nearly 10,000 children welcomed into families, and the deep reasons adoption remains central to his calling today.  The conversation also dives into the cr...

How do you keep worshiping when life doesn’t look like you hoped? In this episode, Jaime Jamgochian shares the story behind her new book and album, Sacred Surrender. From a life-changing encounter with Jesus in college to a long season of illness and waiting, Jaime opens up about learning to trust God’s heart when life takes unexpected turns. It’s an honest and hope-filled look at what happens whe...

Dr. Lee Warren knows what it means to wrestle with pain and still choose hope. As a neurosurgeon, author, and follower of Jesus, he brings a rare blend of science, faith, and personal experience to help people navigate loss, anxiety, and life’s hardest seasons. In this conversation, Lee shares how we can train our minds toward peace, discover purpose in suffering, and find gratitude even when life...

Annie F. Downs brings her signature blend of joy and depth to this conversation—because when Annie talks about faith, it’s never dull. She shares stories of how God meets us in both the laughter and the loneliness, the beauty and the breaking. From her “That Sounds Fun” perspective, Annie reminds us that life with God isn’t just about surviving—it’s about noticing His goodness in every season, eve...