The Bridge Between Us: Loving Your LGBT Identified Child Without Compromising Biblical Truth

Here are 8 tips that will help you survive the holidays when you really want to skip them.   p.s. - I apologize in advance for my singing 😉  I do hope it puts a song in your heart, though.    www.melindapatrick.org https://www.boundariesbooks.com/ A Sacred Sorrow by Michael Card Eps 9 with Judy Dunagan Eps 11 with Charity Ellis

We all want to be seen, heard, known, and loved.  Listen in to today's episode for one tip that will lead to deeper friendships.

We all want to live a life of victory, but what does that look like?  Join Melinda Patrick and her guest, Charity Ellis, as they discuss living a life that points others to Jesus. www.melindapatrick.org

If you are praying, you should be preparing. Listen to hear 4 things your loved one needs from you because what you do in the wait matters for eternity.  Watch this message LIVE beginning at minute 19:00.

The Adversary - Mark Bubeck

JUDY DUNAGAN  is the author of  The Loudest Roar: Living in the Unshakable Victory of Christ . A wonder seeker of God and His Word, Judy is passionate about discipleship and making God's Word and prayer come alive in everyday life. She is a speaker and Bible teacher and an acquisitions editor of women's Bible studies and books at Moody Publishers. Judy and her husband, Rick, live in Colorado and a...

www.melindapatrick.org Resources: Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster Practicing Basic Spiritual Disciplines by Dr. Charles Stanley Intimate Faith: A Woman's Guide to the Spiritual Disciplines by Jan Winebrenner

Resource:  A Sacred Sorrow by Michael Card

To hear Debora Barr's episode with Clarisse Ottley - her women's ministry leader - listen to episode 50 here: Transformed By The Word All Things New: A Former Lesbian's Lifelong Search For God  by Debora Barr – available on Amazon.com and on  https://www. DBarrMinistries.org   Find other resources on Debora's website at -  https://www. DBarrMinistries.org

Overwhelm has hit all of us on this journey, but we don't have to let it rob of us living.  In this episode, you will learn two tools for conquering overwhelm and taking back your life.    p.s. In case you are wondering, I didn't leave the gym that day. I completed the class. :) To ensure you follow The Bridge Between Us Podcast, click on the + sign in your favorite podcast app. It's that simple. 

You started the journey with determination and focus.  But, somewhere along the way, you discovered it is lasting longer than expected and then there are bumps in the road you weren't anticipating.   Where do we find strength when we are finding ourselves spiritually and emotionally weak?   Listen in to Eps 6 and be encouraged.  God has made a plan and a way for you to be refilled! Connect with Me...

"People travel to wonder at the height of the mountains, at the huge waves of the seas, at the long course of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars, and yet they pass by themselves without wondering."   —St. Augustine We often stand amazed at what God does in the lives of others, but rarely notice the miracles He works in us.   Take time to notice, frien...

On today's episode, Ronald J McCray joins Melinda Patrick.   Ronald J. McCray formerly identified as gay for six years. On October 18th, 2009, he had a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ and began to walk out his journey of freedom from homosexuality. In this episode you will discover: *the importance of listening to backstories *ways you can pray for your loved one *the power of sharing te...

Join me today in Psalm 33.

I will be the first to admit I have made more than my share of mistakes on this journey.   Listen in to discover 5 ways God has taught me to love my child. Here are the mentioned links: Freedom March Restored Hope Network Changed Movement Previous Episode with Ashley Little I would love for you to email me at melinda@melindapatrick.org and let me know what topics you want to hear about or any ques...

Welcome to One Tip Thursday! Romans 8:1 - There is, therefore now, no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The enemy loves to get us bogged down in parent guilt.  Today's tip is learning to discern between true guilt and false guilt.  Warrior, the battle is fierce, and the enemy will take every shot he can get at you. God is greater than your biggest mistake and pursuing your loved one...

As a parent, you want to do everything possible to set your child up for success.   In this episode, Ashley Little shares how God used her parents, brother, and others in her healing journey. A reminder for us all: every person's healing is different. God's ultimate goal in recovery is to draw us into a personal relationship with Him.  Don't become so fixated on the healing that you miss out on th...

Even though they were armed and equipped, Scripture tells us the children of Ephraim 'turned back in the day of battle'. Psalm 78 also tells us why: They did not keep the covenant of God, refused to walk in His laws, and  forgot His works and   wonders that He had shown them . Listen to learn one tip you can begin applying to your life today to ensure you don't turn back on the day of battle. Plea...

Are you weary in hope?  Is the flame of your faith down to an ember?   Listen in today as The Bridge Between Us host Melinda Patrick and Founder of His Wonderful Works, Dee Barnes, talk about how Truth, spoken to Dee from an unlikely source, set her free and : *why testimonies are so important *the differing views on Christian doctrine, identity, and homosexuality You will be encouraged and discov...

Each week I will give one tip to equip us to walk this journey with boldness, strength, and compassion.  Today's tip comes from Episode 1 – Holding On To Truth In A Shifting Culture Daniel 11:32 states: Those who do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt with flattery; but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits. NKJV ESV  - but the people who know their...

Walking in the tension of grace and Truth can be one of the most difficult feats of a Christian parent with an LGBTQ identified child.   It's only possible with the Holy Spirit as our guide.  In Episode 1 of The Bridge Between Us, as you listen in you will learn: *the biblical definition of love *how to walk in Truth *the importance of holding firm to truth in a shifting culture  Download the pray...