Morning Conversation: MyBridge Radio

What happens when you grow up knowing all the songs, the Bible stories, and the language of faith—but realize you don’t really know Jesus? Singer and songwriter Bay Turner shares the very personal journey that took him from growing up in church to truly walking with Christ, from Texas to New York City and eventually to Brooklyn Tabernacle. Along the way, he discovered that God can use even the thi...

What does it really mean to finish well? Amber Albee Swenson has spent years walking alongside elderly people and their families, and she’s learned that finishing well involves much more than simply making it to the end. It’s about where we place our hope, how we respond to aging and loss, the legacy we leave for our children and grandchildren, and continuing to live with purpose and faithfulness...

What if the prayer Jesus taught His disciples isn't just something we're supposed to recite—but a pattern that can actually reshape the way we live? Pastor and author Matt Smallbone admits that for much of his life, prayer felt haphazard. After walking through the pain of unanswered prayer and realizing he hadn't really taken Jesus' instructions about prayer seriously, Matt decided...

What happens when a simple question—“Could technology help people connect with God’s Word?”—turns into a ministry reaching people around the world? Greg Hall, Chief Operating and Growth Officer for YouVersion, takes us behind the Bible App and shares how God is using technology to connect people with Scripture in more than 2,400 languages and thousands of Bible versions. But this conversation isn&...

What if what you’re taking in is shaping what people see coming out of your life? Social researcher and author Shaunti Feldhahn shares the surprising story of how flamingos became the inspiration for a powerful spiritual lesson: these colorful birds get their vibrant color from what they consume, and in much the same way, what we continually take in from God’s Word and His Spirit shapes the way we...

What happens when God gives you a platform you never expected—and then asks you to hold it with open hands? Christian artist Bodie joins us for a conversation that goes far beyond his journey from leading worship as a kid to becoming a finalist on The Voice . Bodie talks candidly about the disappointments that shaped him, the surprising way God opened a door years later, and the heart posture that...

Money is one of the most common sources of stress in marriage—but it can also become one of the greatest opportunities to grow closer to one another and to God. In this conversation, author and financial teacher Matt Bell shares practical, biblical wisdom from his book Starting Strong: Discovering the Good That Money Can Do in Your Marriage . While the book is written with engaged and newly marrie...

Have you ever wondered if you're missing what God is doing right in front of you? In this conversation, author and pastor Dr. Richard Blackaby shares insights from his new study, Experiencing God in Everyday Life: A Journey Toward Spiritual Maturity . Building on the timeless message of Experiencing God , Richard explains why spiritual maturity isn't reserved for mountaintop moments, missi...

Christian music fans know Danny Gokey for songs like Tell Your Heart to Beat Again , Love God Love People , and Haven't Seen It Yet , but there's much more to his story than chart-topping music. In this conversation, Danny shares how God shaped his life long before American Idol , what he learned while driving a semi-truck and leading worship, and how seasons of disappointment, loss, and u...

Whether you've been married for six months or sixty years, every relationship faces moments where expectations collide, communication gets complicated, and love requires more grace than we expected. In this conversation, pastor and author Mike Novotny shares practical, biblical wisdom from his book Newlywed: A Christian Guide for Loving Year One . While the book is written with newly married c...

Christian artist Seph Schlueter has written songs that have encouraged countless people to trust God, worship through every season, and remember His faithfulness. But behind those songs is a deeply personal story. In this conversation, Seph shares how his faith became his own, what inspired songs like Counting My Blessings and Valley of Worship , and why he believes worship is far more than music—...

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...