The Bridge Podcast

While The Bridge Podcast took a break following episode seventy-five - we didn't stop planning great content for our loyal audience! Thanks to the sponsorship of Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant, we are excited to announce a new podcast network featuring five brand new podcasts. Listen now as Mark Dickey and Andrew Jackson tell you about the new shows with introductions from hosts in their own words... SHOW NOTES:Over the Rims of Mugs with Host Denise Harper Spend a little time with Denise and her girlfriends as they get to know each other while sharing a great cup of coffee. The show includes wonderful testimonies, things to celebrate in life, how to face adversity, and getting through times when God doesn't feel present. Take away stories that will inspire you and enrich your life! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE - https://887thebridge.com/overmugs If You Really Knew Me with Hosts Kim Willey and Ben Sorrells The Enneagram is a tool you can use to have richer relationships. Ben and Kim are excited to discuss connecting better in all of our personal and professional relationships. You'll learn more about who's inside based on your motivations rather than your behaviors. Discover the real person behind the mask we often show others! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE - https://887thebridge.com/enneagram Fathering with Host Mark Dickey Most of us view our Heavenly Father through the lens of our Earthly father. However your children feel about Jesus and God - they discover it through you, their Dad. Mark talks with good Dads who have raised kids who love to follow the Lord. By looking at the art form of parenting, you'll find what works best for your family! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE - https://887thebridge.com/fathering StoryJumpers with Host Andrew Jackson Do your kids love listening to great stories? It can be tough to find kids podcasts which uphold Christian values. StoryJumpers features entertaining stories by authors who write from a Christian worldview. Each episode is created with kids in mind! Audiobook clips, or a reading by the author, are followed by a brief conversation with the author which kids will enjoy. This is a podcast FOR KIDS! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE - https://887thebridge.com/storyjumpers In addition, we've created a new resource called The Bite Size Bible with Host Mark Dickey. This bingeable show consists of five brief episodes which will strengthen your faith, or help you introduce your friends to Jesus. LISTEN & SHARE - https://887thebridge.com/bitesize Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.com Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published! Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.com

The Bridge Podcast reaches seventy-five consecutive episodes! What an incredible accomplishment. And thanks to you - our Loyal Listener - for great feedback and encouragement as we created this additional content from The Bridge ministry. Mark Dickey and Andrew Jackson review their favorite episodes from The Bridge Podcast Library. Most of which are great content to help listeners dealing with the coronavirus global pandemic... SHOW NOTES:Episode 071 - Loneliness with Jason Eason Episode 068 - Church of the Isolated Episode 066 - Hope For Humanity Vol. 3 Episode 064 - Finding Your Purpose in Creativity with John Mollura Episode 056 - The Gift of The Sabbath with Burt Miller Episode 053 - Germs Episode 049 - Hope For Humanity Vol. 2 Episode 037 - Following Your Dreams Episode 032 - Hope For Humanity Vol. 1 Episode 031 - Bored Kids Episode 025 - Spark True Joy Episode 022 - Careers and Purpose Episode 012 - Make Lasting Memories Episode 011 - Moving at God Speed Episode 005 - Read. Episode 006 - Pray. Episode 007 - Listen. Episode 008 - Lifelong Habits Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.com Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published! Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant

Lisa Barry has been on-air for years, sharing the gospel of Jesus with listeners. But how did she first hear of God's plan for her life? Listen as Lisa shares her story... SHOW NOTES:1:30 - Meet Lisa Barry, The Bridge Evening Show Host 3:00 - Lisa knew her questions would impress the Pastor 4:00 - A shy and young Lisa exploded at God 5:00 - Then she realized, He was the shepherd and she was the sheep 06:00 - Takeaways Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.com Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published! Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant

When you give to a non-profit ministry, like The Bridge, you are becoming a part of someone else's story. You may never meet them, but you will have an impact on their life. Still - many people wonder why fundraising is so important to sustain their favorite local non-profit organizations. SHOW NOTES:2:00 - Welcome Kristin Boyce and Kim Willey to the podcast 3:45 - Why is fundraising necessary to a non-profit ministry? 5:00 - What are some of the key operating expenses of a radio ministry? 7:30 - As the ministry grows, so do expenses to serve supporters 9:00 - The story of Nehemiah rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem 11:00 - The result of fundraising is changed hearts, and saved souls 14:00 - There are people who rely on radio ministry each day 16:00 - You become a part of someone else's story 19:00 - Businesses also join in support of changing their community 22:00 - "Test me in this,” says the Lord - Malachi 3:10 26:00 - Outside of operating expenses ministries also have greater goals in mind 29:00 - Your support makes it possible to tell others about Jesus 33:00 - Local ministries super-serve the community to meet local needs 35:00 - Takeaways Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.com Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published! Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant

Bill Sammons and Denise Harper have been on-air together for about thirty years. In all that time, it turns out, they haven't heard each other's entire story. In this episode, Denise Harper asks Bill Sammons about his personal story, a life-changing trip to Texas, and more. SHOW NOTES:1:45 - Denise and Bill catch up a bit 2:30 - You can argue with me about theology, but not my story 3:30 - Bill met Jesus when he was fifteen years old 5:15 - Roadtrip to Texas with a youth group! 8:00 - Hearing Billy Graham speak in the Cotton Bowl Stadium 10:00 - Watching as the stadium filled with candlelight 11:00 - Telling Mom and Dad 12:45 - Takeaways Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.com Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published! Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant

Even before sin entered the world, which separated us from God, there was something missing from our lives. The first obstacle for God was not sin, it was man's loneliness. Adam was never meant to be left alone in this world - so God created Eve as his companion. Loneliness is a lot different than being alone. God wired us to have a community and relationship with other people. When we get into our own little world - it's not healthy. SHOW NOTES:2:40 - Still practicing social distancing and isolation... 4:00 - What is the loneliness epidemic? 6:00 - Jack Eason is Executive Director of Crossover Cups Mission, and President of The Heart Share Group 7:15 - What is loneliness like in other cultures around the world? 9:00 - What prompted you to write The Loneliness Solution book? 11:00 - Physically Alone and Crowded Loneliness 11:45 - The first obstacle for God was not sin, it was man's loneliness 13:00 - Loneliness impacts every age group 15:30 - While social distancing, use technology to overcome the loneliness gap 17:30 - The power of community us explained clearly in the book 19:00 - We might learn some things from people in the Third-World 20:30 - Takeaways The Loneliness Solution (available October 2020) can be found at https://www.jackeason.org Discover the impact loneliness has on your life with Jack's Loneliness Logarithm at https://www.jackeason.org/loneliness-logarithm/ Get a glimpse into Jack Eason's world on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jackeasonspeaks and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-eason Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.com Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published! Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant

Bill Sammons and Denise Harper have been on-air together for about thirty years. In all that time, it turns out, they haven't heard each other's entire story. In this episode, Bill Sammons asks Denise Harper about her personal story, how her faith grew, and more. SHOW NOTES:2:30 - Denise grew up in the church 3:00 - Her Sunday school teacher led her to Jesus 3:30 - She looked for ways to tie in her love of music 4:30 - Her Mom taught her a lot about prayer 5:15 - The moment her profession of faith caused a hurdle for her career 7:00 - Denise has always loved reading God's word 8:30 - Looking back over life, she knows God was there at every step 9:00 - God prepared Denise for her career and as a leader in the faith community 10:40 - Takeaways Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.com Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published! Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant

Micah Tyler visited The Bridge Studio and sat down for a conversation with Bill Sammons. Micah Tyler has released three albums (The Story I Tell (2013), The Kitchen Sink (2014) and Different (2016)) with Fair Trade Services. He was born in Beaumont, Texas, where he became a youth pastor after graduating from high school at the age of eighteen. He also ran a food truck before turning to music full time. Coming through the hurricane and his brother's cancer, Micah Tyler shares his perspective on trials. SHOW NOTES:1:30 - Facing trials - Hurricane Harvey and Daniel's Cancer 4:00 - 'Different' viewed from a different perspective 7:00 - 'Different' LIVE and acoustic 10:00 - All About Micah Tyler 12:10 - Old Bay vs Tex Joy 14:00 - On reading 'Luke' with his family 19:40 - Encouragement you need to hear today! 23:00 - 'Amen' LIVE and acoustic You can find Micah Tyler online at https://www.micahtyler.com He stays active on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram too! Takeaways Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.com Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published! Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant

Where do you go to church in the middle of a global pandemic? The arrival of COVID-19 has disrupted school, work, and church routines around the world. Even as our fears grow, God is sovereign. He knew this day would come, and He equipped His church with everything they would need. You can stay connected, grow stronger, and encourage one another through this hardship! Have you joined the Church of the Isolated yet? SHOW NOTES:Church Directory – Contact your Pastor and ask for a few contacts - get their Name, Phone, and Email LIVE Streaming Worship and Sermons Elevation Church - https://elevationchurch.org/online Rick Warren's Saddleback Church - https://saddleback.com/visit/locations/onlinecampus Bay Shore Community Church - https://www.facebook.com/bayshoremillsboro/ Help your church make LIVE streaming possible - Here are some tips from Switcher Studio! Don't get fancy, use what you've got - Facebook Live, Instagram Live, YouTube Live Don't stop tithing - God commands it, your church depends on it. What should you talk about when you get connected? Check to see if they have enough food, medical supplies, and of course - toilet paper! Pray for one another - be vulnerable in your shared fears, anxiety, concerns, and uncertainty - We are all in this together! Discuss the sermon your Pastor just LIVE streamed. Complete a Bible Study together. Read through the Book of John together, and discuss a chapter each day. This could change the church permanently - improved communication, connected relationships, reaching out to neighbors. Have you joined the Church of the Isolated yet? Repeat after me... "The Church of the Isolated REACHES OUT!" "The Church of the Isolated is ACTIVE not passive!" "The Church of the Isolated is PATIENT!" "The Church of the Isolated is GENEROUS!" Takeaways Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.com Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published! Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant

As The Bridge approaches being on-air for 10 years, we are celebrating the special anniversary in a number of ways. That includes sharing The Story of The Bridge! Travel back with us to the formative months before The Bridge broadcast their first song, or started serving the Delmarva community we love and call home. SHOW NOTES:1:30 - Before The Bridge there was another radio station serving Delmarva 3:40 - For seven years the are was without a local Christian radio station 6:15 - Under a three-year deadline, a group gathered to figure out if a station was possible 7:50 - The consensus was if we plan to minister and serve the local community - the effort was worthwhile 9:20 - After a good start, there was a lot to accomplish in three short years 11:50 - Finding the right equipment was an undertaking, and getting it to work, an act of God 14:30 - Now on-air, The Bridge has to fulfill its purpose to the community by building a team 19:00 - Why did The Bridge choose to go on-air December 7, 2010? 21:00 - Is anyone listening? How many people are listening? Is this going to work!? 22:45 - What were some significant hurdles God moved you through at the start of the station? 28:40 - Is The Bridge fulfilling its mission and vision? 30:00 - Where is The Bridge headed in the future? 31:15 - Takeaways Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.com Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published! Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant

Mark Dickey, Afternoon Host on The Bridge, felt down looking around at all the terrible news in the world. But he also loves to discover interesting and fun human interest stories. So he proposed we do an entire series of episodes on good news stories! And we all agreed it would be a lot of fun to hear about amazing things that are happening. Listen to these stories that will restore your hope in humanity! SHOW NOTES:1:30 - Dr. Fred Antonelli is founder and president of Life Counseling Center Inc., with offices throughout the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware - https://lifecounsel.org/counselor/fred-antonelli/ 4:40 - Dr. Fred Antonelli Elected as New President of Elim Bible Institute and College - https://www.charismanews.com/us/78581-dr-fred-antonelli-elected-as-new-president-of-elim-bible-institute-and-college 6:45 - Text For Humanity - Send a text you would love to get, to a stranger. - https://www.textforhumanity.com 12:25 - Mike Good's travel nightmare ended in a remarkable act of kindness from strangers - https://people.com/travel/plane-passengers-come-together-to-help-dad-in-last-row-make-his-twins-father-daughter-dance/ 14:35 - Crossroad Church in Ohio Helps Wipe Out $46.5 Million in Medical Debt - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qeQV0r4TQ8 15:45 - RIP Medical Debt eradicates medical debt at pennies on the dollar - https://ripmedicaldebt.org 17:20 - "Light up the darkness." ~ Bob Marley 17:45 - Takeaways Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.com Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published! Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant

Reaching maturity takes time and deliberate effort to stretch and grow. Watching as your children find out who God purposed them to be is a lot of fun. Leading worship, Hannah Kerr felt peace and purpose more than she did in any other part of her life. In the three years since her debut release Overflow, singer/songwriter Hannah Kerr has walked through a formative season, navigating college and young adulthood and the challenges that coincide with figuring out who you really are. SHOW NOTES:1:40 - Who will your children grow to become? 3:10 - Hannah Kerr visited the studio to discuss her upbringing 4:45 - She started leading worship in eigth grade 6:00 - How and when did she become a Christian? 7:50 - When did you start writing lyrics for songs? 9:05 - When did you develop your style of singing? 10:15 - So... who wrote 'Warrior'? 11:20 - Special LIVE performance of 'Warrior'! 14:35 - How did you meet your fiance? 16:10 - What was it like moving to Nashville, TN to follow God and create your music? 17:45 - When do you hear the voice of God in your life? 19:00 - Tell us about your new single 'Ordinary'! 20:00 - Special LIVE performance of 'Ordinary'! 23:25 - When's the wedding!? 25:00 - Takeaways You can discover more about Hannah Kerr online at http://www.hannahkerrmusic.com She is active on all the social media platforms - like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and has videos on YouTube! Enjoy! Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.com Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published! Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant

One of the greatest things you can do when criticized is to seek the truth in the statement. John Mollura joins The Bridge Podcast to share the experience and wisdom gained from his transition into a creative lifestyle. If you've ever felt drawn to the arts as a way to express yourself... listen to this episode. Let it be an encouragement as you find God's purpose for your creative endeavors. SHOW NOTES:0:30 - Mark and Andrew consider the prayers during Love Delmarva segment 0:50 - Welcome John Mollura who will look at creativity with us 3:00 - John's path to a full time creative lifestyle 6:00 - What is 'film'? Wait... what is 'paper'!?! 8:30 - What would you tell a friend in the same hamster wheel life pattern? 10:00 - Air quotes - C R E A T I V E S 12:00 - How did John and his family manage him going full time as an artist? 14:20 - Setting boundaries and rules for yourself 15:30 - Find wise counsel to help you learn to manage your endeavor 18:20 - Where do you find creative inspiration? 21:15 - You must remain vulnerable and still brave enough to create 23:30 - There are people who value and need your creative services 26:00 - How do you deal with criticism? 31:35 - Some art is not appreciated as soon as it is released 32:00 - If not for financial gain, what is the purpose of a creative life? 33:00 - 1 Peter 4:10 Use the gifts you have received to serve others 34:00 - John's BIG break! 36:40 - Takeaways Discover John Mollura Photography online at https://molluraphoto.com Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.com Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published! Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant

Life takes many turns. The greatest turn for a believer is the moment they encounter Christ. For Mark Dickey of The Bridge Afternoon Show, that moment happened when he was a kid in school. After that, Mark made some changes in his lifestyle and looked for more meaning in the things he did. God continues to guide Mark on a daily basis. Meanwhile, Mark continues to draw closer to 'home plate' and a full understanding of who God is. SHOW NOTES:0:55 - We prepare to talk with Mark Dickey about his story 1:50 - Who is Mark Dickey? 4:00 - Alpacas and guns, oh my! 6:00 - How did you come to know Jesus, and when? 7:15 - Getting 'in the ballpark' 8:00 - Mark's teacher invited him to YoungLife 9:30 - Did you pray for salvation that night? 10:45 - YoungLife Summer Camp made a huge difference 13:15 - Were your friends in YoungLife, or did you make all new friends? 15:00 - Challenged in his Junior year of High School 16:45 - Do you feel life took a huge turn after accepting Christ? 18:20 - Is there a greater purpose to everything you do now? 19:45 - He fuels my efforts when they point back to Him! 21:00 - Learning about grace 22:15 - Making it to homeplate! 23:00 - Takeaways Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.com Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published! Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant

Thrive Worship visited The Bridge Studio to talk with Mark Dickey about worship. While they were here, Peter Burton and Corbin Phillips performed a couple of songs in The Bridge Community Room! It was a special treat we think you'll enjoy too. Thrive Worship, which started as the worship team for Bayside Church in Sacramento, CA, has quickly bloomed into a sprawling, eight-campus worship family whose songs and weekly Sunday night worship services are transforming their Northern California community. SHOW NOTES:2:30 - Welcome Thrive Worship! 3:50 - What was the transition like from secular to Christian music? 5:30 - Why do we sing in church anyway?! 7:05 - How do you help others get into a worship mindset? 10:35 - Do you work with the pastor to build the worship setlist to match the message? 12:45 - Mentorship from Lincoln Brewster taught them to be vulnerable as a worship pastor 13:40 - What stories have you received about lives changed by your music? 15:25 - When you get worn out, how do you encourage one another on the worship team? 17:50 - Just before church worship starts, how do you handle being weary? 19:40 - Enjoy a couple of songs from Thrive Worship! 31:40 - Takeaways Thrive Worship is active online at their website http://thriveworship.band Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thriveworshipofficial/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0mTiAnq3S6XG5wnk3WRhng and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thrive_worship/ Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.com Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published! Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant

The massive iceberg of human trafficking is tearing a deep scar through our community. This form of modern-day slavery involves the use of force, fraud or coercion to obtain different types of labor from victims. Over 25 million people are trafficked worldwide, and Delaware is not a stranger to this devastating crime. Through the work of Zoë Ministries, and others in law enforcement and legislature, Delaware is no longer a safe haven for human traffickers preying on our children. SHOW NOTES:0:50 - Zoë Ministries joins The Bridge Podcast - Yolanda Schlabach, Director; Sharon Stevens, Spiritual Director; Tammy Holland, Assistant Director & Counselor 2:15 - How and why was Zoë Ministries formed? 4:00 - Delaware could become a safe haven for human trafficking crimes 5:30 - Delaware legislation assumed there was no problem because law enforement presented no statistics about the problem 7:10 - God has orchestrated Zoë Ministries progress step-by-step 8:00 - Survivors are often viewed as criminals - not victims 9:45 - What is human trafficking? 11:25 - An example of human trafficking in Delaware - Force, Fraud, and Coercion 15:00 - How do human traffickers lure their victims? 18:25 - What type of physical and psychological impact do victims endure? 21:00 - Where are Mom and Dad during all this trouble? 22:45 - What kind of impact does human trafficking have on our community? 25:00 - A majority of online pornography is forced, not a consentual choice 28:00 - There are as many ways to traffick a human as there is creativity in the human brain 29:00 - Human trafficking signs that we should be aware of in our community 32:00 - An example of human traffickers using gifts and trips to lure victims 34:00 - A story about a mother who's daughter was trafficked 35:30 - How has knowledge of human trafficking changed how you interact with your own children? 39:10 - An example of a survivor who was raised in a Christian two-parent home 44:15 - Takeaways Zoë Ministries - http://www.zoe-delaware.org Polaris - https://polarisproject.org Another helpful resource, made available by The Lanier Law Firm, is the Trucking & Human Trafficking Guide at https://www.lanierlawfirm.com/trucking-and-human-trafficking/ Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.com Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published! Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant

Over half a million people go homeless on a single night in the United States - 65 percent in shelters, the other 35 percent on our streets. As a community, we cannot keep patching the problem - it is hurting those in need. We shouldn't just point out a poor person and hand them a few dollars then go about our day. Poverty can last a long time, being homeless can last a long time, because that is only patching the problem. We keep putting off real solutions to the growing homeless crisis. The homeless on Delmarva deserve compassion and solutions that change their situations. SHOW NOTES:0:45 - Susan Kent of Love INC of Mid-Delmarva joins The Bridge Podcast 1:45 - What is Love INC of Mid-Delmarva? 4:00 - What is the state of homelessness in our country today? 6:20 - How do we define homelessness so we can tackle the problem? 8:20 - A rise of full intact families are finding themselves on the streets 9:25 - Tourist areas suffer when workers are unable to live where they work 10:30 - Current response policies may be hurting, more than helping 12:00 - Lack of church involvement offers an area of improvement 14:00 - Be part of the Continuum of Care 15:15 - What if someone who is homeless doesn't want help? 18:00 - We cannot keep patching the problem of homelessness 21:30 - What does homelessness look like across Delmarva? 23:20 - There are many shelters and organizations serving the homeless on Delmarva 24:40 - But what can I do to get involved? 29:15 - Takeaways Love INC of Mid-Delmarva online - https://loveincofmiddelmarva.com and on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LOVEINCSUSSEX/ Love Worth Sharing Homeless Resources - http://www.loveworthsharing.com/homeless.html The State of Homelessness In America Report from The Council of Economic Advisers (September 2019) https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/The-State-of-Homelessness-in-America.pdf Ten Facts About Homelessness in America by Rev. Ben Johnson (September 24, 2019) https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/ten-facts-about-homelessness-america Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.com Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published! Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant

Picture an addict. Whatever comes to mind - throw it out! Anyone of us could be the picture of someone who is addicted to a substance. Special guest Shelley Spedden, from Home of Hope - part of Delmarva Adult & Teen Challenge, discusses releasing women from addiction on The Bridge Podcast this episode. SHOW NOTES:0:30 - Welcome Shelley Spedden, from Home of Hope - part of Delmarva Adult & Teen Challenge 2:00 - What is the Home of Hope? Who do they help? 3:30 - How are women getting addicted to substances? 6:00 - There is hope for anyone facing addiction 7:30 - Shame follows addiction 9:55 - How do you start talking with a loved one about their addiction? 11:45 - Relationship and the love of Christ is what draws people near 13:00 - For women trapped by addiction, complete devastation lies ahead 16:00 - Following Creation, Satan put a special target on women 18:45 - Taking notice of the signs of addiction hidden from view 20:25 - Prescription medication should be disposed of when it is done being used 22:45 - What is a good way to help loved ones find help to end their addiction? 24:30 - At what point should you call the police or a treatment center? 26:45 - Women can become addicted faster and have more hurdles to entering treatment 28:50 - Takeaways Home of Hope Women’s Campus can be found online at https://delmarvateenchallenge.org/hopeofhope.html Delmarva Adult & Teen Challenge also offers a Men's Center, and serves all of Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. https://delmarvateenchallenge.org Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.com Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published! Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant

You can take a trip around the world, or start right in your own neighborhood. Mission work is simply the act of making disciples. Jack Eason of Crossover Cups Mission joins the podcast to talk about ways The Bridge Family of Listeners can get started in mission work! SHOW NOTES:0:50 - Jack Eason of Crossover Cups Mission and Ben Sorrells join us this episode 1:25 - What is Crossover Cups Mission? 2:45 - Have you ever been on a mission trip? 4:35 - Why send all those people instead of just raising money? 5:30 - How did Jack Eason get started in mission work? 8:15 - Local, Regional, or International - How do you start to find a mission aligned with your skills and passions? 11:00 - Do you feel inadequate or unqualified because of your past? 13:55 - "Stop trying to be the Holy Spirit!" 15:30 - What is one of your strongest mission trip memories? 23:25 - More hurdles to going on a mission trip -or- Legitimate questions to get prepared 24:40 - When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert 28:00 - Takeaways Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.com Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published! Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant

Start the New Year right! But keep it simple... We discuss some real ways to improve our lives and those around us! SHOW NOTES:0:45 - 'The New Calendar' by Georgetown, DE local Thomas Sherman, covers all five seasons 2:40 - Right, Mark? ...crickets... 3:00 - Where did New Year's Resolutions get started? 4:00 - Read your Bible in 90 Days 5:45 - Reconnect with people and set a date and time for getting together 10:00 - Pray with people more - in the moment, rather than alone and later 12:45 - 'Spontaneous Intentionality!' 18:30 - S.M.A.R.T. goals can help you scale your efforts and reach better outcomes 22:30 - Try Bible art journaling 27:30 - Leave behind the collection of your thoughts in journals 28:45 - Focus on gratitude every day! 31:15 - Takeaways Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.com Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published! Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. SUBSCRIBE to The Bridge Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and Spotify! The Bridge Podcast is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant