Season One

This is our final conversation in our bonus FAITHFUL episodes where we are talking with the women behind the new FAITHFUL project (faithfulproject.com) — a project uplifting womens' voices in the telling and re-telling of the story of the Gospel. Brought to you by our friends at David C. Cook Publishing, Integrity Music, and Compassion International.

Budding singer-songwriter Taylor Leonhardt (taylorleonhardt.com) traces the windy road from her Texas roots, to donning some Carolina shoes, and eventually trading all that in for a pair of Nashville boots during a conversation lined with multi-generational lingo and all things FAITHFUL project. Taylor loves relating to and working with all ages, and this conversation is the proof. So c'mon in and be delighted by the youth and gentleness of Taylor Leonhardt.

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Join us for our third-of-four episodes in our bonus FAITHFUL conversations. We're talking with various women behind the new book and record entitled, FAITHFUL (faithfulproject.com), highlighting the role of women in the sharing of the Gospel story throughout history — brought to you by our friends at David C. Cook Publishing, Integrity Music, and Compassion International.

Artist and author Ruth Chou Simons (ruthchousimons.com) delves deep into asking the question, "Does beauty matter?" As we discover together how the art of beholding all the beauty around us can impact our lives individually and together, we also celebrate the release of FAITHFUL — a series of beauty-filled projects featuring Ruth, and highlighting women and their contribution in sharing the story of God throughout the timeline of history.

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Join us for the second episode in this very special FAITHFUL series of conversations, where we talk with the women behind the new book and record simply entitled, FAITHFUL (faithfulproject.com) — brought to you by our friends at David C. Cook Publishing, Integrity Music, and Compassion International.

Sandra McCracken's (sandramccracken.com) songs have given a voice to the modern church. And her latest record, Patient Kingdom, gives voice to the collective push-and-pull we have all felt over the last year of living through a pandemic. With a quiet spirit, paced conversation and beautiful music, relax into this conversation with our dear friend, singer-songwriter Sandra McCracken.

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Join us for the first installment of our very special FAITHFUL series, where we talk with the women behind the new book and record simply entitled, FAITHFUL (faithfulproject.com)— brought to you by our friends at David C. Cook Publishing, Integrity Music, and Compassion International.

She is a multi-Dove Award winning singer-songwriter and thoughtful author. But more than her brilliant artistry and articulate words, we are personally thankful for who Ginny Owens is as a person, and as a friend. In this intimate conversation we talk about the oh-so-not-popular subject of pain. Where do we go when we suffer? How do we pray when we are in the middle of grief? How do we acknowledge our sorrows without succumbing to despair? Having lost her sight as a child, Ginny has the experience to tenderly guide us in finding a song — and singing it! — in our darkness.

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To wrap up the debut season of Bridges, we answer listeners' questions with lighthearted interjections by Patsy's youngest son and our producer for the day, Jason! Plus a very special song from our good friend, Sara Beth Geoghegan (sarabethgo.com).

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In the 2000's Barry Zito (barryzitomusic.com) was one of the best and highest-paid pitchers in Major League Baseball history. But his big league superstardom gave way to soul-crushing fear and an identity crisis that threatened his livelihood ... and his life. Barry gives us an intimate behind-the-scenes glimpse into the decisions that eventually led him into a fulfilling life after baseball foundationed in faith in God and making music — one of his earliest passions. You can find out even more about Barry's story from fame-to-found in his autobiography, Curveball: How I Discovered True Fulfillment After Chasing Fortune and Fame.

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The Cimorelli Sisters (cimorellimusic.com) are YouTube stars. Literally! With millions of followers subscribing to their music-inspired channel for tips on relationships, style, spirituality, and everything in-between and beyond, these sibling sensations have become much more than a hit music group — they are mentors to young women leaning in to growing up all over the world. And on our latest episode we celebrate their book, Believe In You, while two of the group, Katherine and Amy, share their struggles with and practical tips for putting to rest anxiety.

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We're page turners from way back. In fact, books helped save our lives! So when PBS issued "The Great American Read" — a series survey America's favorite novels — we couldn't wait to dive in. Today we are exploring a few of the list's most influential titles and digging into the art of a tale-told-well in this conversation all about books!

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Author Sally Clarkson’s son, Nathan, was diagnosed with multiple disorders as a child. Now an adult, he and his mom are building bridges for parents and kids with not-so-easy dynamics so that they too can realize “What Makes You Different Makes You Great.” Lean in. Sally is here to tell us all the upsides of not being normal!

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Filmmaker Allen Cheney tells the tender story of his musician grandfather, who’s life, though initially fraught with dramatic challenges, crescendoed into a beautiful narrative of love and wholeness — a tried and true score for the composition of our lives. And a story that has made an indelible impact on Allen’s own life.

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A national music artist with a large public platform since she was a young teenager, Jaci Velasquez (jacivelasquez.com) shares how her story has shaped, not defined, her. And she helps us own our own stories through the telling of her family’s challenging story — the inspiration behind her new book, When God Rescripts Your Life: Seeing Value, Beauty, and Purpose When Life is Interrupted.

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Gospel artist Lynda Randle (lyndarandle.com) shares the many ups-and-downs of living life with your family all around, a topic Patsy understands perfectly. As a black singer with a predominantly white audience, Lynda also grants us with the unique perspective of what it means to truly be a bridge-building in the many conversations involving race today.

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Former “The Bachelor” star and now-founder of the philanthropic coffee company, Generous Coffee (generousmovement.com), Ben Higgins, opens up about his intense insecurities and struggles with loneliness, and how he discovered deeper connections with others begins with connecting with ourselves. Lean in for an earful of warm wisdom with Ben.

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Some of our greatest a-ha, “bridging” life moments have come with a permission slip from a friend who offered us something we didn’t even know we needed … like rest. Our friend Curtis Zackery (curtiszackery.com), known to many simply as “CZ,” and who we like to call the “Comfort Pastor,” is guiding us through a truly refreshing conversation encouraging us with Gospel-infused freedom to simply rest. Lean back and listen in.

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What happens when your husband loses his job during the holidays, your tree dies before Christmas Day, and Santa loses your address? Seldom do the holidays match our expectations, but we can prepare our hearts for our reality with some good old-fashioned ingenuity and fresh out-of-the-box solutions. Listen in for a conversation of possibilities, even in 2020.

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Denise, Leigh and Shelley –– collectively known as the Platinum-selling group Point of Grace –– are our friends, and their latest book reads like a letter from old friends. "How You Live: Lessons Learned from Point of Grace" explores a variety of meaningful life conversations with wit and wisdom, shared from the advantage of three women who have experienced lives full of the joys and sufferings of marriage, motherhood, and friendship. This is a holiday edition of Bridges you will not want to miss. (You'll get to hear them sing, too!)

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Laura Cooksey is a holiday “treat” we can’t wait to share with you. She has a melodic heart and an expansive personal outreach offering friendship, table talk, and true Southern hospitality through a new lifestyle brand called "The Thoughtful Table" –– centered on creating safe spaces for meaningful connections around mealtimes. There's room for everyone, so pull up a chair and let's dive into this nourishing conversation with Laura.

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Though she may be known around the nation as a funny woman, Anita Renfroe is famous among her friends (and beyond!) for serving up heaping helpings of hospitality ... and food! Harnessing her giftedness as a hostess with the most-ess, Anita prepares a table ready-made for building friendship and instigating meaningful conversations. This is a yummy conversation with one of our yummiest friends, so get ready to gobble it up.

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Our gifted friend, poet, and all-things-creative artist Reba Rambo bridges the generations with her gifts of music, mentorship, and God’s grace. In this witty and wise conversation, the music legend shares sound advice on the importance of honoring the past, being at peace with the present, and forging headlong into the future –– sincerely a conversation for all generations. And in our humble opinion, Reba is one true Lady.

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As a naval aviator, Captain Tammie Jo Shults was trained to maneuver the skies. But nothing could have prepared her for the real-life-drama, as she maneuvered Southwest Flight 1380 – a commercial airplane boasting a full passenger list and a failed engine. Tammie Jo's fateful flight's tale is brimming with lessons of courage for all of us as we maneuver our often-risky journey through life.

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