Relentless Pursuit- Sheri Briggs

As many of you know, my son went to heaven June 3, 2015. He was 26 years old. Thanksgiving was always a very special time for Nate and me. I have been thinking about what Thanksgiving was like in 2015, and where I am today on my grief journey so I thought I would share. For many people, the holidays bring up a lot of pain, whether it be due to a recent loss or the loss of a loved one years ago.  I...

" To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you." ~Lewis B. Smedes I am speaking today with my friend Zach Olsen. He shares powerfully on a topic important to every human being- forgiveness.     Zack discusses this topic with joyful hope, knowing that forgiveness yields freedom. He shares of a time he was struck with a radical revelation-that we as believers...

Are you ready to be inspired and encouraged by another story of how God relentlessly pursuits us? You are not going to want to miss this!  For 18 years, Laura Chez entertained listeners as one of the few female leads in Top 40   & Alternative morning radio, hosting shows in NY & San Diego. Using the airwaves for the good of individuals in the community was always her favorite part of broad...

Please join me as we look at a very important prophetic word Jesus told his disciples when they asked him what to expect before His return.  "And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold." Matt. 24:12   How can we as believers in Christ, make sure our love does not wax cold in the days Jesus warned us about in Matthew 24?  -Wars, rumors of wars, nation rising agains...

Colleen Costigan is the Founder and Executive Director of BEAM Kenya.  In 2012, Colleen first visited a slum community in Western Kenya.   What began as a public health survey exposed her to the vast number of vulnerable children who were left with little to no resources to help them break out of the cycle of poverty.  A seed was planted in her heart to move to Kenya permanently to pursue not only...

In part 2 of my conversation with Lucie, we hear of her amazing encounter with the God of the Bible, whose revelation completely changed her life and of the reaction from family and friends upon learning of her decision to leave the LDS faith community. She shares how some common words and phrases used in both the Christian and LDS communities do NOT have the same meaning, and how this truth can l...

This is part one of Lucie's journey.  (Lucie is my guest's pen name). She was a devout LDS member, and comes from a family who had a seven generation belief in the teachings of the LDS Church.  Her story of being  called and transformed by God is unlike any I have heard before. In this first episode, she will share what was happening in her life that began to challenge her faith and caus...

This episode is for women who are needing a word of  encouragement in this hour!  I start by sharing a difficult situation that began on Mother's Day this year. This led to my hearing a powerful and encouraging word recently given by a man named Jeramiah Johnson, "God is exchanging our grief for a gift of GRIT." God used this word to really speak to me and encourage me during a rece...

Have you ever pondered the two aspects of Jesus' nature  written about in the book of Revelations?   He is both the conquering Lion of the tribe of Judah and the Lamb who was slain.   Let's venture together down this path of discovery, expounding upon these two aspects of God's nature, each offering powerful attributes. The lion resonating power and courage, the lamb displaying gent...

Memorial Day holds a special significance for my family, as it marks the miraculous story of God's hand in our faith journey. Join me and my guest, Brewster Jerome Briggs, as we explore the scriptures of Psalm 66 and Psalm 105, encouraging us to give thanks and remember God's wondrous works. We dive deeper into our family's story, discussing details not revealed in the book, such as...

My beloved friend Virgil went home to be with Jesus this week. His story is one of love, faith, perseverance, and redemption.  When I met Virgil, he was homeless and battling an addiction he had been fighting for a long time. He went from bondage to freedom.....despair to being surrounded with love, respect and filled with great HOPE.  Virgil served passionately and faithfully at Bridge of Hope fr...

We are in our FAITH series and I know you will be blessed by this incredible testimony! This episode is such an encouragement to all the moms and dads who are praying for their children! This interview will greatly encourage those who are battling addictions. AJ tells the story of the tragic loss of her brother that led to deep despair and addiction to heroine. But God.... You will hear in this in...

 FAITH in the focus in this series! Today my guest is Michelle Gennaro Lapp. She recently published a powerful book titled ~Worst Case Scenario-Finding Overwhelming Rescue in the Promises of God. You may be curious how faith and a worst case scenario go together? Well.... I hope you tune in and hear all about it. Michelle, her husband and six children left San Diego over ten years ago, and headed...

We are starting a new series on faith! Faith in who God says He is! Faith over fear! My personal mentor George Muller  "The Father of Orphans", believed God in a radical way; to provide all he needed to care for thousands of orphans in the 1800's. I write about him in my book and how his example influenced me to step out in faith to begin Bridge of Hope San Diego 18 years ago. In th...

On this episode, I am talking to writer Chris Ahrens, about his experience during the La Jolla Outpouring beginning in the early 80's. Chris shares about the transformative power of God in people's lives including his friend Chris O'Rourke. He also shares about lessons he has learned and wisdom he has gained about the sustaining power of the Word of God. Chris shares about what it w...

In this exciting episode, Brew will share  what happened after staying faithful to seek God and pray for his friends and the whole Windansea area. We will hear about his dear friend and surf legend Chris O'Rourke, and how God moved powerfully in his life, and his wife's life-which began a wildfire of God's presence; radically touching and transforming surfer's lives- beginning...

In this episode, Brew picks up where he left off from the previous podcast- Brewster Briggs La Jolla Outpouring part 1. Brew shares about what it was like to start a whole new life as a believer. He talks about what life, and his friendships looked like after such a radical shift happened, as well as what God was asking him to do and set down as a new believer. You will also hear a couple powerful...

In this episode, I am talking with my husband Brewster Briggs. This will the first of three episodes discussing Brew's childhood, his love for surfing, and his powerful salvation experience- which all lead to a radical outpouring of God's presence that happened in La Jolla in the early 80's. So many lives were touched in an incredible and tangible way, including world surfing champi...

In this episode I am talking with Greg Rosa of Surrendered Ministries, along with Wayne Kiger-Rice, one of Greg's ministry partners. You will be so blessed and encouraged to hear about his incredible daily devotion to the people and families in Tijuana Mexico. Greg is one of the hardest workers I know!  Since 1991, Surrendered ministries has been delivering food seven days a week, to over twe...

Hi friends, In this episode, I share my thoughts about what I am hearing about revival continuing to spread across this nation and the world! Let's keep talking about it! God is a compassionate, loving God who is touching lives with His Spirit and fire. Will you make room for Him? I would love to hear your thoughts! sheribriggs.com

I know this podcast will greatly encourage you!  My dear friend Phil has been a follower of Jesus for 43  years and a full time missionary with Youth With A Mission and Steps of Justice for 30 of those. Over the years he has traveled and worked in 23 different countries. Phil and a couple of friends started a not for profit called Steps of Justice. Steps started in response to their desire to act...

Hello my friends! I wanted to share about my last few hours in Kentucky! Such a surprise blessing that happened!  Keep the revival fires burning wherever you go. I would love to hear your thoughts! sheribriggs.com

What a fantastic and amazing day at the Asbury revival in Kentucky today! My prayer is that these updates and this podcast will greatly encourage you to get  alone with Jesus! To go deeper and lower into His presence and experience revival and then take it to the streets! To your church! To the nations! Bless you! Sheri I would love to hear your thoughts! sheribriggs.com

Hi my friends, This is a recap of my day today at the Revival. It starts a little slow because I was feeling pretty tired after a big day, but energy emerges as I remember and tell of all I saw the Lord do today! Revival is here! Jump in the river! Hope this encourages you. Sheri I would love to hear your thoughts! sheribriggs.com

In this episode, I try my best to describe my first day on the Asbury University Campus in Kentucky. It is very difficult to describe the beauty and weightiness of His presence and what is happening there. It is revival.  It is happening. Hope this blesses you and encourages you! I would love to hear your thoughts. Sheri I would love to hear your thoughts! sheribriggs.com