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The Joy Bringer Podcast ep 61 - Joyful Are They - The Beatitudes Part THREE With Tracy Brown

Summary: In this conversation, Season Bowers and Tracy Brown explore the themes of mercy, the complexities of biblical language, and the challenges of living out the Beatitudes. They discuss the importance of understanding mercy not just as a concept but as an active practice in daily life, emphasizing the cost of mercy in relationships and the role of pride in our spiritual journeys. The conversation also reflects on the life and sacrifice of Jesus as a model for mercy and the daily opportunities we have to embody this virtue. In this conversation, Season Bowers and Tracy Brown explore the...

Why Do Christians Say In Jesus Name?

Have you ever wondered why Christian prayers usually include the phrase "In Jesus' Name?" Also, how are you supposed to say that? Jesus's, or just Jesus'? Mark puts his English Minor to work.We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” We can’t wait to hear from you!Please share Why Do Christians...? with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Why Do Christians...? is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help.The Bridge Pod...

The Hunt for Fang by Amanda Cleary Eastep

Jack and his friends learn some survival skills at the church’s summer camp. They’ll need them!Determined to find Ruthie’s lost cat and protect Jack’s new puppy from Fang, the local wildlife, the kids head deep into the woods. Just when they think they’re cornered by the “enemy,” the kids realize someone has gone missing.Is Fang up to no good? Or will faith and friendship be enough to see the kids make it out alive?Adventures, friendships, and faith-testers . . . all under the watchful eye of a great big God.The Tree Street Kids live on Cherry, Oak, Maple, and Pine, but their 1990s suburban...

Episode 47 - Good Grief? - Part 1

In this episode, licensed clinical professional counselor Chelsea Steinsdorfer joins hosts Kim and Ben to discuss grief, its various seasons, and how different Enneagram types may experience loss.Chelsea shares her personal journey through grief, including the loss of her father and years of infertility, and how these experiences shaped her approach to grief counseling. The conversation explores the five seasons of grief - denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance - and how grief manifests as waves that come and go.KEY TAKEAWAYSGrief isn't just about death - it can be any signif...