Relentless Pursuit- Sheri Briggs

You will love listening to Sarah share her story of God's relentless pursuit of her heart and the journey that led her to the loving and safe arms of Jesus- a true redemption story. Sarah was rescued out of pain, partying, panic attacks and all the ways she sought to silence and stuff down shame and brokeness- and fully surrendered her heart to follow Jesus.  Sarah could never have imagined t...

The most profound miracle I've witnessed, both in my life and the lives of those who have endured great loss, is the gift of hope. This year, June 3rd, will be 11 years since my son transitioned to Heaven. On this podcast I share my early journal entries; the raw beginnings -including the terror, the shock, brokeness, the time and strength grief demands, my nervous system,  the not hearing Go...

I have recently felt it was important to share my testimony, in hopes to encourage someone out there- especially the youth and those younger than me (I am soon to be 62), to know that God is real and wants to meet us powerfully- right where we are at.  I was raised in an abusive alcoholic home as well as a crazy cult. When I was young, I was tormented by anxiety and confusion and needed help. I wa...

I know you will be  deeply moved as you hear my friend Carol's heart, passion and care for those living outside. For 35 years, Carol has cooked, showed up, rallied others to join her, rain or shine, (all through Covid)- and with great love and devotion. She has cultivated relationships with hundreds of people who are living outside. Through Carol's love and care, God has pursued the hear...

Get your pen and paper ready once again. I am talking about ANXIETY with Jackie Rovell RD and Functional Medicine Practitioner. God made us beautifully and wonderfully, yet with complexity. We are body, soul, and spirit and sometimes it’s difficult to know what area(s) needs to be addressed. This is especially true with anxiety. In scripture, we even see Jesus dealing with difficult emotions, like...

Maria and Rick Sainz are the founders of Red Seal Ministries in San Diego.  On this podcast, Maria Sainz shares about God's desire to restore our souls and set us free from bondages and strongholds, that keep us feeling stuck  and or repeating patterns that bring discouragement, disappointment and defeat. God's plan is for us to live free in Him, and all He did for us through His Son, an...

You are going to want to get your pen and paper out for this one! We are talking with Jackie Rovell RD and Functional Medicine Practitioner about our Thyroids! There is so much to know and learn about this extremely important gland in our bodies. I have no doubt you will take away a lot from this fascinating and informative conversation. We will be discussing why the Thyroid is so important as wel...

Maria Sainz shares her radical testimonies of being healed of cancer two different times, of two different cancers, along with being healed of depression and anxiety.  Maria shares her own personal journey of meeting Jesus in her early years, battling panic attacks and depression, and being diagnosed with cancer-all while learning to hear and trust God's voice in the battle. Maria shares her...

Do you feel confused or exhausted in your relationship? Was your partner great to you in the beginning, but over time, their behavior changed and they started mistreating you? Or worse, are they controlling, intimidating, or harming you emotionally or physically, and you feel stuck and don’t know how to get out?  If so, you could be in a toxic, abusive or narcissistic relationship. In our latest p...

My guest is my dear and life long friend, Simon Bwayo! In 2007, God blessed me and my family with meeting the Bwayo family of fourteen. They had just arrived from a refugee camp in Kenya and were living a few doors down from our building on 38th street.  Bridge of Hope is celebrating our 20 year anniversary and Simon and his family were a huge part of what God was planning for Bridge of Hope. As w...

"I was reaching for my meth pipe, when God was reaching for me."   This is an amazing story of God's relentless pursuit of Melanie and a brother's  love and tireless pursuit to see his sister set free. Melanie shares what happened in her early childhood, coupled with a painful divorce, which lead to her addiction to Crystal Meth and becoming homeless on the streets of San Diego...

I have taken a beautiful prayer that Karin Esselstrom read over us in my latest podcast- Karin's Journey, and put it here for you to listen to. I encourage you to get in a quiet place, where you can allow yourself to rest and let this prayer wash over you as you begin the new year. I truly felt the peace and presence of God when I first heard this, and it continues to bless me and remind me o...

Join me in a transparent, rich and informative conversation with Karin Esselstrom- Karin has been a missionary, living in communities experiencing poverty for nearly 38 years. She is a master training facilitator with Trauma Healing Institute, holds certifications in Life and Mental Health Coaching with AACC, and a certified coach with the Clear Thinking Method through Clear Thinking Solutions. Ka...

Big Lew is a volunteer at Bridge of Hope San Diego. He is 70 years old and has just celebrated 4 years of sobriety. This is a story of a man who was bound to addiction from the time he was 13 years old. He was a victim of childhood sexual abuse and poverty. He lived in and out of programs, hospitals, and lived outside for over 27 years. At 66 years old, he cried out to God and fully surrendered. H...

My conversation with Matt was so insightful, I knew we needed to do another one! On this podcast, Matt shares from his own faith and experience, on the topic of mental health. Matt has become very passionate about the topic of mental health because of his own journey dealing with anxiety and depression. He addresses the question that he is frequently asked, "Do you believe mental health issue...

Grief Survivor.... Is That Possible? That is what Susan has written on her Instagram profile, along with Hope Seeker, Horse Lover and Sharing Cool Stuff God Does. Today I am talking with my friend Susan Wagner. Eight years ago, her precious daughter was murdered.  She was 15 years old. Susan shares in a real and honest way about her pain, her grief and life now after her child has died. Some of th...

My dear friend Eddie Feuer, (meaning; to catch fire), is currently in production on the sequel to a Christian surf movie entitled Changes 2. Changes 1  was produced 25 years ago with Brian Jennings, and had an incredible impact all over the world. Thousands came to follow Jesus after that film was released. Today we get to hear about his new movie, Changes 2  that will be coming out soon. The film...

My mom left this earth June 1st of this year, one month before her 90th birthday.  This podcast gets personal as I share about my beautiful mother,  the complexity of our relationship, and the healing that occurred between us in her latter years.  God’s divine care in her last week of life, under hospice and in my home, was a gift my heart truly needed.  The months of her suffering and pain led to...

Matt and his wife Maddy and their two children, moved to Bali in 2019 and planted a church there in 2022. Matt shares about their journey through addiction- hitting a breaking point, which lead to a desperate cry to God for help. Matt shares about how God showed up in a powerful way; bringing healing, freedom and a direction which changed the trajectory of their lives. In this podcast, Matt talks...

Today I am continuing the conversation with my guest Jada Tjoelker. Jada talks about living in the dichotomy of experiencing  both -the answer to her and her husband's prayers; their son Triston meeting Jesus in a powerful way before leaving earth, and living with the grief and sorrow of losing their son. In this podcast, Jada and I talk about what life is like now, knowing our children are i...

In 2003, after two years at sea, John and Jean Silverwood and their four children, aboard their 55-foot catamaran known as Emerald Jane, hit a reef off the South Pacific.  With the force of every wave that slammed against them, Emerald Jane was breaking apart beneath them. The surge was so strong,  the boat's 80 foot mast came slamming down on John, crushing him under its weight, leaving him...

Today I do a quick dive into the the word Ezer which means helper in the scriptures. There is so much more to the word helper, that needs to be discovered and embraced by both women and men.  The word Ezer is mentioned 21 times in scripture  and a vast majority of times it is mentioned in a military context. Ezer is an amazing mix of strength and power and was the first word used to describe Eve....

I am beyond grateful to talk with  my dear friend Jada Tjoelker. She takes us on a journey of hearing the word  no mother should ever have to hear- Cancer. She shares her and her husband's three year long battle for her son Triston's healing; both physical and spiritual. This is a rich and profound interview on so many levels. Her story will speak to those who are praying for their child...

I know you will be encouraged by this great testimony of God's relentless pursuit and faithfulness. In this episode, we are talking with Molly Mulano. Molly recently published a book titled, God's Girl: A Memoir of Surrender in Suffering. Molly's story starts off by sharing an extremely rare tragedy that happened to her on her wedding night that should have taken her life.   Doctors...

Zera came to America just before her 15th birthday.  In this podcast, Zera shares about what caused her and her family to flee from their homeland of Burundi, to a refugee camp in Tanzania, where she would spend the next ten years of her life.  Zera shares about her faith journey during that horrific and painful time as well as the joy and relief she felt when they found out they were coming to Am...