John Lawrey

The Lift Bridge

Religion EN ↓ 67 episodes

Coming to you from the great Northwoods, this podcast seeks to be uplifting and encouraging as we talk about whatever we find interesting: animals, the outdoors, stories, authors, current events, and Bible study.

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John Lawrey

Episodes

#8 Happy 250th America!!! 24.06.2026 46:12

We talk about the Bible passages behind the Declaration of Independence and the foundational concept that God limits the power He ordains.

#7 Exploring the World through the Bible with Bob Cornuke 15.05.2026 1:41:33

This is a big interview, folks! Bob Cornuke, author, Bible location finder, researcher and all around good guy, joins us for a wide ranging interview on topics like Paul’s shipwreck, Mount Sinai, the temple, the ark of the covenant and much more! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fr16Kw8hiE0&ra=m https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0xFXOSRfHGg&pp=ygULYm9iIGNvcm51a2U%3D&ra=m

#6 Big Spring! 23.04.2026 52:38

We talk about Spring signs including Sturgeon, Walt Brown’s Hydroplate Theory, and some advice about how to get unstuck through prayer.

#5 Good Friday 03.04.2026 24:10

We talk about some nature notes, making Maple Syrup, Good Friday, and wish you a wonderful and holy Holy Weekend. https://www.kjvtoday.com/easter-or-passover-in-acts-124/

#4 Good Job, God! Round 2! 👏🏻 18.03.2026 1:04:18

We talk about tapping maple trees for syrup, and more great apologetics from Walt Brown! Book available to read online at https://book.creationsciencecenter.org/

#3 Good Job, God! 👏🏻 18.03.2026 1:17:03

We begin a look at Walt Brown’s 80 pieces of evidence across three broad areas of Science for a Creator! Wow, God is awesome! Book available to read online at https://book.creationsciencecenter.org/

#2 ‘What God Hath Wrought’ 31.01.2026 1:03:23

We talk about how to understand some of the reasons for word choices in the King James and how it enriches our understanding of God’s Word and our own language.

#1 Jolly Burns Nicht! 25.01.2026 54:35

We read Robert Burns together as well as an excerpt from my new book on the life of Kahgegagahbowh, or George Copway, I Go Across the Water. https://www.amazon.com/Go-Across-Water-John-Lawrey/dp/B0G5DTX4DJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=865FTRIQPFW1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SeYwMXZZyhu2YIDwxxzNTRVSsMx1P4x5BKLcknoCbKLZG_JOdS8hHoN97Guo6ChmbhZyK2TOjF7KRIF_9YJo1rSMVOnekeBXhxBzYeJjtUDbYV__THIMW5nEz93cItdpk1oERGSPzWRrNtWH...

#15 Merry Christmas! 11.12.2025 28:14

We share Christmas stories and greetings to our listeners around the world! 🎅🏻 Note: this woodcut of the bridge is from a yearbook from 1918.

#14 A Thanksgiving Greeting 26.11.2025 13:54

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

#13 The Gales of November 05.11.2025 42:30

We talk about the sound of the autumn woods waking up, international prayer requests, and the inspirational life of Brother Andrew.

#12 Chick Tracts & So Much More! David W. Daniels Interview 26.09.2025 2:27:10

In the world of Gospel Tracts, there is no better known publisher than Chick Publications. David W. Daniels has spent 25 years there and is the successor to Jack Chick. He is also a fearless researcher who has gone to great lengths to bring Biblical truths to light. A former kindergarten teacher, he also speaks Spanish fluently, and is a good guitar player, father, and husband. You will not want t...

Special Edition: Mourning Charlie Kirk 15.09.2025 1:06:55

We speak with Jake Westbrook about the inspiring example of Charlie Kirk and what we can take away from a tough week.

#11 Filling the Soul with Good Things 29.08.2025 53:08

We talk about late summer nature notes and some interesting things the Old Testament points out about the soul.

#10 Old-fashioned Summer 17.07.2025 26:57

We get back to our roots with nature notes and catching up on summer fun.

#9 Discerning God’s Will 14.06.2025 58:09

Everybody’s favorite life-defining topic and a little rant about AI at the end. Proverbs 16:9. 🙏🏻

#8 Brotherly Love? A Conversation with Jake and Maclane Westbrook 05.05.2025 1:33:32

Jake and Maclane Westbrook are brothers and creative collaborators who are known for their work on Yesterday Today. https://m.youtube.com/@yesterdaytoday7563 A podcast dedicated to vintage music and old time radio. We have a great conversation about aesthetics, contemporary problems, and the need for objective truth, beauty, and purpose in Christ Jesus. A big thanks to the guys for coming on the s...

#7 Resurrection 20.04.2025 28:24

Happy Resurrection Day! He is risen! We talk about the prophecy Jesus fulfilled in Psalm 16 and what it means for us: joy, and lots of it.

#6 Fishing with Fishers of Men: Interview with MN Mike Outdoors 14.03.2025 58:11

We have a great conversation with our guest, host of MN Mike Outdoors (@mnmikeoutdoors1970 on YouTube). We discuss some of his big fishing experiences as well as learning how to become a disciple of Christ as a young man. Enjoy!

#5 Grace 05.03.2025 39:20

We talk about grace and how it is the foundation to our relationship with Christ and also a practical concept for life.

#4 Hope 08.02.2025 22:16

Everybody needs it! Here’s how to get it!

#3 Love 24.01.2025 35:00

Charity is not a dirty word! The law of love is both Christianity 101 and an eternal reality we never graduate from! Love leads to faith, and faith leads to love.

#2 Faith 20.01.2025 34:18

We talk about how faith is a verb and a noun, and the lifestyle of the believer.

#1 The Bible 08.01.2025 46:26

We begin our series on discipleship. Building off the Gospel episode we talk about how faith is not just what initially saves us, but becomes our lifestyle. Scripture is the prime nourishment of our faith.

#12 The Gospel 18.12.2024 40:30

We answer the Philippian Jailer’s question which many have asked: What must I do to be saved? This is a resource to share with others.