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Mommy's TimeoutMinimalism and Mom Life... Is it Possible?Come join us as we welcome our FIRST guest to the show! Lyndsie Erlandson (@lyndsie.erlandson) super mom of 2 boys, business owner, military wife and homeschool mom who fell in love with the minimalistic lifestyle shares everything from how she got started, to how it has changed her life as well as simple steps to starting for those interested in decluttering material things! Join us as always for a timeout full of giggles and good vibes! Accounts mentioned on todays show: @abowlfulloflemons @thebartahouse 2023-05-2339 min
Take HeartStruggling With Control: An Interview with Jenna ErlandsonCarrie and Jenna Erlandson of Bridge of the Faithful Podcast sit down to talk about Jenna’s expectations on motherhood and how trying to control her circumstances played out in her life played out. She discusses the hard work of breaking the habit of control, and gives several practical tips on how she has grown in her walk with the Lord and her perspective as a special needs mom. Ep. 122; April 4, 2023Key Moments:[2:08] Pride and Control[11:58] Living in the world of “What If”[15:50] Strategies to combat control and guilt[21...2023-04-0442 min
Praise Through ItJenna Erlandson + Motherhood, Expectations + FaithJenna Erlandson is a biological mom to five kiddos - after being told by years of infertility that she wouldn’t have a baby.
“I think we’re finally done proving the doctors wrong,” she said — after a surprise set of twins at the end of 2021!
Jenna is so generous with her story, her heart, and some hard mama truths that so many of us can relate to.
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Secret Confession...2022-06-0931 min
Oh, Deer...Episode Twenty-Two - A Whole Bunch of Bull SkitEpisode Twenty-Two of Oh, Deer... presented by Bo's Bar & Stage is the first recording of 2022... and it's New Year, Same Oh, Deer.
Jenna Goldade and Amy Erlandson from Bull Skit Comedy join the show to chat about all things Bull Skit, and to teach the fellas a thing or two about improv. And yes, you guessed it... things get off the rails. (14:24 - 50:49)
The gang also looks back on the year that was (55:11 - 1:10:06), then they discuss your suggestions for the next TV series to binge watch (1:17:02 - 1:37:25) and then cap things off with a...2022-01-271h 49
Bridge of the FaithfulBuilding Deep Roots with Little habits with Christie ThomasOriginally Christie was studying science, but God directed her toward children's ministry and helping parents build a firm foundation of faith in their children's lives. Her most recent endeavor has been the Mother-Son Prayer Journal, where she dug deep in understanding God's faithfulness throughout the chronological life of David. Along the way, she learned so much about his life and the trustworthiness of God's promises. As a mom herself, Christie has learned that making God a priority always reaps good fruit. However, she also realizes that as a mother, life will not always look structured and picture-perfect. She has learned...2021-11-1531 minBridge of the FaithfulOperation Christmas Child: The Story of a Box with Yulia ShubinaYulia Shubina grew up in Central Asia in an area closed to the Gospel. However, through miracles and hard work, she received a Christmas Box at the age of 9 through Samaritans Purse. That gift started a journey where God pursued her and saved her. Now, Yulia lives in the United States and works with Operation Christmas Child. Yulia has a unique perspective as she recounts the story of how a box goes from your house to the utmost corners of the Earth, and how God does amazing things through the sacrifices of His people.2021-10-2533 minBridge of the FaithfulOperation Christmas Child: The Story of a Child with Yulia ShubinaOperation Christmas Child sends millions of boxes to children worldwide to supply needs, fun surprises, and most of all the knowledge of a God who loves them and gives hope. Yulia is one of many who have grown to know Jesus as her personal savior through the wonderful sacrifice of families willing to send them gifts. Yulia has a wonderful story that helps us see an intimate view of what God can do through a Christmas box. "Because when God is involved, there is always more."2021-10-1838 minBridge of the FaithfulFinding Hope and Faithfulness after an Inconceivable Accident with Jen EikenhorstOne fateful night, Jen was involved in a tragic accident that caused the death of a motorcyclist. This accident sent her down a path of depression and questioning. In one moment all of her relationships, life plans, and faith changed. When trying to find support for this kind of trauma, she found that there were really no support groups for people on her side of the accident. True to God's faithfulness, He proved that He could still use her in big and impactful ways through her ministry and podcast Accidental Hope.
Her passion in life is to free people from...2021-10-0432 minBridge of the FaithfulRaising Kids in a New Generation with Bethany AdkinsFormer pediatric nurse, Bethany Adkins knew that God was telling her it was time to make a change. Like many...2021-09-2034 minBridge of the FaithfulDiscovering Wisdom from the Moms of the Bible with Sharon WilharmSome examples of Biblical Mom stories that have inspired Sharon Wilharm are Mephibosheth's nurse (who only has one verse!), Rizpah, and of course Mary. While she doesn't necessarily feel that all of the mothers are "exactly like her," she has been amazed at what we can learn through their experiences. It has become clear that the people and stories of the Bible are intentionally put there by God, no matter how short or obscure they seem, and that we have a lot that we can learn from them, especially the women of the Bible.2021-09-0633 minBridge of the FaithfulAn Honest Discussion on Mom Guilt with Take HeartAmy Brown, Carrie Holt, and Sara Clime are all special needs moms, and they are no strangers to mom guilt! With diagnoses ranging from behavioral disorders to terminal illness of their children, they've had to learn to find the balance of the everyday family needs, extra therapies, and appointments, to realizing that they just can't do it all.
One major point that we all need to learn to believe is that God does not tack guilt on us. Jesus states that he didn't come to condemn us, but Satan tries to keep us from that truth and steal God's redemptive...2021-08-2355 minBridge of the FaithfulSecret Confessions of a Mom Who Wants to QuitMotherhood is hard. Actually, the more I dig deeper into motherhood, the more I realize how much of a battleground it truly is. Satan hates motherhood, and sadly, a lot of times he is successful at getting me to hate it as well. The more I've shared, the more I realize how trapped so many of us mamas are in the lies: that motherhood is too hard; that we are alone; that we've messed up too much for redemption; that we don't deserve rest; that God doesn't care about the unique struggles that we are facing as parents. I felt...2021-08-0954 minBridge of the FaithfulFrom Empty to Adopted with Paralympic Swimmer Jessica LongJessica Long was adopted from Russia after her young mother couldn't handle the medical needs of her fibular hemimelia. This sent Jessica into a long journey of understanding her identity and God's plan for her life. And then she found swimming. As her success grew, her identity began to be based on her ability to perform in the pool. At the age of 15, just five years after she started swimming, she won her first of many Paralympic gold medals. This began her journey of sponsors, success, and fame. But none of that filled her the way that she hoped, she...2021-07-2631 minBridge of the FaithfulPlanting Scripture with Young Children with Julie ParidoJulie Parido has always had a passion for learning scripture. Now, that passion includes planting scripture into the heart of her own children. From juggling time as a busy mom to meeting the differing developmental needs of all of her children, Julie has built a list of resources and practices that work for her family. Her own projects include using art to memorize scripture, creating family devotional time, and using specific verses to help with discipline and building moral constructs. While she like all moms is far from perfect, she has worked hard to build the foundation of teaching her...2021-07-1237 minBridge of the FaithfulTransitional Motherhood with Meg GlesenerWith eight children ranging from teenagers to parents themselves, Meg is no stranger to the bittersweet and beautiful transitions through motherhood. Throughout her entire journey, she has tried to not lose sight of the fact that God gave her these children to prepare them for adulthood, which means eventually they leave (which is a good thing!). She discusses the transitions that range from setting all of the rules and providing everything for your children, all while teaching them to set boundaries and help them set up their own rules as they enter adulthood. The biggest thing she's learned however in...2021-06-2833 minBridge of the FaithfulIdentity and Idols in Motherhood with Merritt OnsaMerritt Onsa's journey to motherhood was unconventional. After bouts of infertility, she and her husband decided to pursue embryo adoption. Like many mothers who have been through infertility, she entered this part of her life with expectations and hopes of how motherhood would look. Of course, it hasn't quite gone that way. Like all women, and especially moms, she has learned that she needs to work on finding her true identity as well as identify her idols in motherhood. God has been so gracious in that and reminded her that she doesn't have to measure her motherhood by anyone else's...2021-06-1443 minBridge of the FaithfulMaking Marriage the Priority in Motherhood with Glori Winders It's always easy to get distracted by our motherhood with all of the needs, expectations, and time that our children take. For those of us that are married with children though, we need to make sure that we are keeping our husbands above our children (even though this may not be the easiest or most popular opinion). Glori Winders is no stranger to the struggle of juggling marriage with her motherhood. After the real estate crash in 2008, Glori and Tim Winders went from having everything to almost losing all of it. However, because marriage was always the highest on their...2021-05-3142 minBridge of the FaithfulBeing a Special Mom of Special Needs Kids with Julie HolmquistBeing a special needs mom is one of the absolute hardest and most rewarding jobs in the world. Julie Holmquist and I have a lot in common with our struggles in being moms of special needs sons, ranging from our dreams of cleaner houses to our identity issues in this journey. Remembering that having a special needs child isn't a punishment to either the parents or the child is key to our perspective and changes the way that we see our situations. Special needs moms also struggle with embarrassment/shame and isolation, we want to remind all of you mamas...2021-05-1740 min
Altered Stories ShowJenna's "Motherhood Journey" God StoryIn this special Mother’s Day episode, I feature a special guest, Jenna Erlandson. Jenna is a mom of three and soon-to-be the mom of twins, a Pastor’s Wife, registered nurse, and podcast host of the Bridge of the Faithful podcast. In our conversation, Jenna shares her God story of God’s faithfulness to her in her motherhood journey; experiencing years of infertility before getting pregnant with her first child, who is a special needs child. She also shares how God carried her through many seasons of uncertainty and how he changed her perspective on motherhood and opened doors fo...2021-05-0747 minBridge of the FaithfulSurviving as a Stepmom with Brianna HeidaExpectations as a mom are always hard to navigate. They became even harder for Brianna Heida when she became a stepmom. Even while struggling with identity issues, she found that God's faithfulness never wanes. 2021-05-0338 min
Christian Travelers’ NetworkCTN 104: What Has Been The Biggest God Moment In All Of Your Travels?When you think of all of your adventures, where have you seen God show up in big and remarkable ways? When someone asks you where have you seen God, do you instantly think one of your travel adventures? In todays episode we collaged together some of our podcast guests biggest God moments, because we could all use the reminder of how God shows up every day, in miraculous ways, all around the world! travels. These individuals stories come from some of your favorite podcast episodes in the past two years and we want to thank you for your faithful...2021-04-2139 minBridge of the FaithfulSurviving as a Single Mom with Annie Quinnell Annie had what she thought was a good life: married with two beautiful girls, until one day "a bomb went off" in her soul. After her husband left, Annie struggled with trying to adjust to life as a single mom. After surviving through the teen years, learning how to do things one step at a time, her daughter suggested how she had a lot to give in terms of helping other single moms get through. That conversation ignited her passion to mentor other single moms, to make sure they truly believe that they don't have to do this alone. All...2021-04-1928 minBridge of the FaithfulThe Lyrical Life of Jesus with Michael CardMichael Card is a Christian Singer-Songwriter whose life goal is to know and understand as much about Jesus as is humanly possible. From his surprise leap into songwriting to his current journey of researching Jesus' life, He's learned that God always gives you the life you should have asked for instead of what you think you want. Throughout his life, he's found that "our creativity is like romance, it's always a response to the beloved, the one who makes your heart resonate." 2021-04-0534 minBridge of the FaithfulSuccess with Goals in Motherhood with Cara HarveyCara Harvey is no stranger to struggling in motherhood. From the thought "I just don't know what I enjoy anymore" to burnout from fatigue, she knew she needed a change. After realizing she needed a reset with her expectations and goals, she started Purpose Driven Mom to help other moms find themselves again. She sees it as a mission to help our kids understand what healthy and thriving motherhood can really look like.2021-03-2245 min
Fierce CallingJenna Erlandson~Finding God’s Faithfulness EverywhereHow can we find God's faithfulness everywhere?
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In today’s episode, Finding God's Faithfulness Everywhere, I’m talking with my friend Jenna Erlandson.
Jenna is a pastor's wife, oncology nurse, mama to 3 kiddos including one with special needs, and host of Bridge of the Faithful podcast.
Jenna shares how God gave her the name of her podcast, how He provided financially, how and why He called her to step away from the nursing job she loved, and how we can find...2021-03-1739 minFierce CallingJenna Erlandson~Finding God’s Faithfulness EverywhereHow can we find God's faithfulness everywhere?
(Friend, if you're viewing this post via email, the podcast player to listen to this episode can be found here )
In today’s episode, Finding God's Faithfulness Everywhere, I’m talking with my friend Jenna Erlandson.
Jenna is a pastor's wife, oncology nurse, mama to 3 kiddos including one with special needs, and host of Bridge of the Faithful podcast.
Jenna shares how God gave her the name of her podcast, how He provided financially, how and why He called her to step away from the nursing job she loved, and how we can find...2021-03-1739 minBridge of the FaithfulRestoring Joy in Motherhood with Winfree BrisleyWinfree is no stranger to motherhood struggles. She battles internally to lead like Jesus, and she has found immense peace in the fact that we are promised that we don't have to do it alone! She has had to redefine joy as more of a recognition of God and goodness, satisfaction in Him; not on circumstances and met expectations. Even when God's answer to her prayers were the exact opposite of what she asked for, He still proved His faithfulness, and that His answers are never wrong.2021-02-2229 min
The Better Part - Intentional Living for Christian Moms with a Bible-Loving Catholic Mama137. Seeing God’s Faithfulness Amidst Disappointments // with Jenna, Bridge of the Faithful podcastJoin me as I chat with Jenna Erlandson, host of the podcast Bridge of the Faithful, as we chat about trusting God + believing He is faithful, even when life feels hard and disappointing.
You can trust God + find joy even during trials. Jenna and I are here to remind you of that today, sweet friend.
To connect with Jenna after this, visit her on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/botfpodcast or check out her website at www.botfpodcast.com - you will be so encouraged by her! You can also click here to listen to her podcast - https://podcasts...2021-02-1826 minBridge of the FaithfulThe No Judgment Zone: Honest Motherhood with Becky KopitzkeBecky Kopitzke is a normal mom, with normal struggles. One day she realized: every mom has struggles, and every mom has flaws. She decided to be brave and share hers. Specifically, we discuss how God is stronger than our mistakes, and how He meets us and loves us there. Sometimes that means God convicts us, which Becky considers an indication that she's near to God. She also considers the conviction and invitation God extends for us to draw near to Him. Other times it includes God's discipline, which can be painful but is always loving. Her advice to help us...2021-02-0836 minBridge of the FaithfulAnchored Motherhood with Tina SmithDoes anyone else feel like it's easy to get thrown around emotionally as a mom? Tina Smith from Raising Kids on Your Knees podcast sat down and explained to us ways to anchor our motherhood in Christ instead. This anchoring includes: prayer, Bible time, mentorship, evaluating if your children have become idols, and remembering that God is faithful and loves your kids more than even you do. She gives great tips on how to let go of some things, and how to better cling to Jesus, the one who has plans for you as well as for your children. 2021-01-2535 minBridge of the FaithfulWhen “No” Means “Yes” with Michelle WatsonWhen the answers to our prayers don't come as we want or expect, does that mean God isn't faithful? Does it mean that God has forgotten about us and our needs? Does it mean that God doesn't care? Absolutely not! Michelle Watson from the Pantry Podcast is learning that when God's answer to our prayer is "no," it actually means that it's a "yes" to something better! Listen as she discusses situations where God didn't answer prayers the way that she wanted Him to (her conversation about naps changed my whole attitude at home), how she uses emotions as a...2021-01-1133 minBridge of the FaithfulAbundant Life in Loss with Ashlee FilbyIn God' poetic timing, this episode is releasing the week that Ashlee Filby was scheduled for a C-section with her baby girl. Instead of delivering a baby, she is delivering a legacy of hope for those dealing with loss and disappointment. After several miscarriages, a high risk pregnancy, and raising her miracle special needs son Knox, she still declares the love and faithfulness of God. Her closing verse is John 10:10 - The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. Ashlee chooses to focus on...2020-12-2843 minBridge of the FaithfulFrom Trial to Triumph with Elizabeth MeyersWhile traveling in her second trimester, Elizabeth lost her son Timothy. This was the last straw that led to a lot of anxiety and depression, she began to have a lot of questions: Why would a good God let this happen? Where is God in all of this? Is God even real? Despite her wrestling, Elizabeth decided to "believe anyway," and encourage others to do the same along the way. Through this journey, she's learned that it's ok to be upset with God, He's heard it all before. However, in every situation, God has proven above and beyond how faithful...2020-12-1431 minBridge of the FaithfulLife After Infertility with Sarah Sisson-RollandiniSarah had a 10-year journey with infertility that included waiting, miscarriages, tubal pregnancies, and failed IVF. These circumstances brought lots of questions like Where are you, God? Are you Good? and What do I do next? Her book Life After Infertility documents her hurting, her humor, and her hope as she learned to see life through God's dreams and not her own. Infertility was painful and hard, but she wouldn't change a thing as she looks back to recognize God's faithfulness and foresight in bringing her three beautiful children: two through adoption and one through surrogacy. 2020-11-3026 minBridge of the FaithfulIn Due Time with Caroline Harries"Wait" has been the response to many of Caroline's prayers. Instead of being discouraged, however, she has used it to grow in her faith and talents. Infertility has taken Caroline on a journey of obedience, trust, and so many gains. Out of her pain has come a blog, a book, a podcast, and a ministry all set to bless and encourage others that are also in the waiting game. Listen as Caroline shares her story, her struggles, and the truth about Jesus that gives her so much hope.2020-11-1629 minBridge of the FaithfulEmbryo Adoption with Maria LancasterAfter suffering several miscarriages, Maria Lancaster randomly heard about embryo adoption. As a pioneer in this ministry, Maria became the mother of her beautiful daughter and a legacy was born. She founded Embryo Adoption Services of Cedar Park, where it is her joy to match and join new families in miraculous new ways. Embryo adoption is a beautiful representation of being born again and adopted into God's family. Listen to her story and experience how God truly cares about these families and the children that they bring into this world together.2020-11-0238 min
POSITIVELY JOY: Healing Hearts After DivorceMic Swap with Jenna Erlandson of Bridge of the Faithful podcast!
This week Positively Joy is doing a Mic Swap, where I turn over the microphone to Jenna Erlandson of the Bridge of the Faithful podcast. Jenna has a great show and I wanted to share it with you. She discussed "Facing the Red Sea," and I know you'll get a lot out of it. Take it away, Jenna!
2020-10-2220 min
Other People's ShoesMay 23rd, 2013Do you remember what happened to you on May 23rd, 2013? Jenna Erlandson does. Jenna opens about her date where she and her husband were dealing with a career change and infertility. Jenna helps remind us that during the tensions of life growth can happen. Think about all the amazing lessons that can be learned during that time. Come and listen to what happened. Join us as we try on Jenna’s Roos shoes as we walk in Other People's Shoes.•To learn more about Jenna click here.•Remember when you walk in Other...2020-10-211h 04Bridge of the FaithfulInfertility is Never the End of the StoryInfertility is a huge part of my story; it’s the time I can point back to where God took a hold of my heart and really taught me about His character and true love for me (and my children). The Bible is not silent on the pain of infertility; actually quite the opposite. There are SEVERAL stories in the Bible of women facing the shame, pain, and identity crises involved in infertility. Many of those women were used directly in the lineage of Jesus. All of these stories were used by God to show Himself in huge ways. And in...2020-10-1922 minBridge of the FaithfulIs God Still Faithful in Politics? With Glen DuerrIs there any hope left in the atmosphere of politics these days? With the 2020 election coming up in the next month, it's easy to have anxiety as we wait to see how the world changes through our choice of president. If you find yourself in this place, listen to Glen's wisdom as he discusses the reality of how the world is now compared to history, some of the challenges we face today, and the sovereignty of God over all of it. He was able to summarize his ability to see God's faithfulness in politics through these actions: having God dictate...2020-10-0550 minBridge of the FaithfulFrom Burden to Creation with Chris StaronFrom an early age Chris Staron has created in many genres. Chris often faces obstacles ranging from financial to emotional, but God has faithfully provided help and direct him through it all. Like in Ezekiel 3, Chris takes it seriously when he feels God is burdening him to say something. That burden is where his beautiful creations are born.2020-09-2150 min
Christian Travelers’ NetworkCTN 72: Allergic Reaction Travel Testimony with Jenna ErlandsonWhen traveling in Scotland with her chorale, Jenna Erlandson had an allergic reaction that left her speaking another language. In the midst of the fear and chaos, of trying to get her to the hospital, she ends up witnessing to the taxis driver and their tour guide in a way that no one will ever forget. In addition, Jenna has repeatedly seen God show up in the midst of her travels during multiple health emergencies. Join us this week as Jenna, founder of Bridge of the Faithful Podcast, a pastors wife and mother of 3 rambunctious kids, and oncology nurse...2020-09-0937 minBridge of the FaithfulThrown off Script: Mike DomenyAs the title of his new book, Throw off Script, suggests, his life didn't necessarily go the way he expected. From 2009 to 2011, Mike Domeny and his wife traveled the country, living out of suitcases and driving a cargo van to host character-building assemblies in public schools. In 2011 he joined 321 Improv, a hilarious traveling improv comedy ministry (not exactly where he expected to land). Since starting, God has shown him how the tactics of improv can be used in our lives as we face those unexpected moments (*cough* 2020 *cough*). True to form, God showed his sense of humor through Mike by...2020-09-0647 min
The Biblical WomanUsing Your Talents During the WaitBridesmaids, Talents, and the Future: 3 Random things that aren't so random in the Parables of Jesus. Tune in with Cat, Whitley, and special Guest Jenna Erlandson from Bridge of the Faithful Podcast dive into this chapter to discover how these three things all connect in Matthew 25.2020-08-3131 minBridge of the FaithfulCreated to Create: Engineer Jay KinsingerJay Kinsinger was created to build. From an early age, he loved being able to put things together and would much rather build his own toys than buy them. As he grew, he found himself working in a tool shop, and that's exactly where God met him: where he specifically created him to create. After dedicating his life to Jesus in that shop, Jay began his journey in learning how to worship in the way God made him to. Like most creatives, Jay struggles with perfectionism and distraction, but he is ever learning that God faithfully dwells in our midst...2020-08-2328 min
Moments with MoniTestimonies with MoniToday's Testimony Guest is: Jenna Erlandson. Listen as Jenna shares how God had His hand in her life since she was a wee one as her mother read the Bible to her. Jenna then walked with God through the years of her life as a wife, nurse, and mom to three wee ones that almost weren't.Read more about Jenna at the NEW Moments with Moni Website BIO: Jenna Erlandson is the host for the Bridge of the Faithful Podcast. Her passions include diving deeper into understanding what faithfulness looks like in everyday lives as...2020-08-2134 min
Moments with MoniTestimonies with MoniClip of a recent recorded TestimonyIntro to New Series on TestimoniesCurrent Events of the DayBook Give Away: Adria Wilkins "The Joy Box Journal" Enter everyday till August 26th on Other Peoples Shoes on Twitter.Good News Philippians 2Podcast Updatepray.comMoments with Moni on Amazon Podcasts in the near futureNew Website Update: I am working on a new website that will online soon at Momentswithmoni.com New Series for Monday’s to begin (The Covenant Stories)...2020-08-1414 minBridge of the FaithfulCreated to Create: Painter Fiona MillerIn this episode, Fiona discusses how being creative gives her the freedom to reflect Him through her own creations. This gives her the ability to be closer to Him, to be more like Him, but also to be more human. To her, art has been a release of emotions as well as an act of worship. If she is being honest, she struggles with separating her identity from her talent, but also finds that it gives her the freedom to truly explore who God created her to be.2020-08-0829 minBridge of the FaithfulCreated to Create: Musician Leanor Ortega TillLeanor Ortega Till (aka Jeff the Girl from Five Iron Frenzy) inherited her love of music from her father, which grew as she experienced how music and lyrics express so much of our lives. From lyric writing to performing live on stage she has learned that everyone interprets music and worship their own way through their own experiences. Being in a successful band reinforced that while part of her identity lies in how God created her to create, the anchor of who-she-is lies in Christ and His purposes for her. The rest is just an adventure.2020-07-2634 minBridge of the FaithfulCreated to Create: Storyteller Eric MishneAs a storyteller, Eric is always looking for what speaks to him. Sometimes that inspiration comes from people he meets in line somewhere, other times it occurs through the conversations he has with close friends. To Eric, being created in God's image means we are following in the steps of the very first Creator, and that is to be taken seriously as those are some very big shoes to fill. Through his multiple mediums and experiences, he has learned that the beauty of art is to see life through other people's eyes. One of the biggest takeaways from his projects...2020-07-1134 minBridge of the FaithfulCreated to Create: Author Christine KindbergCreated to create, author Christine Kindberg has been through a journey. From growing up as an American in South America to getting her master's in the US, she has so much to share through her writing, which is exactly what God created her to do.2020-06-2731 minBridge of the FaithfulRacial Reconciliation: An Interview with Faith MamasWhat does racism look like at a personal level? How does it affect our identity? How can we raise our children to love and respect all ethnicities? Is there hope; is God still faithful in the middle of racial tension? Listen as the amazing women of Faith Mamas discuss their stories of hope as God works in big ways to bring about change.2020-06-131h 11Bridge of the FaithfulThe Next Right ThingWhat do a global pandemic, 2nd century plague, Anna of Arendelle, and Elisabeth Elliot all share? That God wants us to focus only on the next thing. Both as a mom and a nurse, my quarantine renovation was in my heart, where God taught me to give up control, trust Him fully, and only worry about doing the next right thing.2020-05-3026 minBridge of the FaithfulMini Episode:Waves of HopeIn this time, where does my hope come from? It comes from a God who either creates the waves to rescue me or calms the waves that threaten to destroy me. That is the God who tells my heart to be still, and still it becomes.2020-04-1904 min
Raising Kids On Your KneesThe 2020 Christian Podcasters Association Hope CollaborationIn this time of uncertainty, hope can sometimes feel illusive. I am so happy to share with you stories of hope from my friends at The Christian Podcasters Association. Listen as each of them share a short, five minute segment on hope. Our prayer is that these short segments will encourage you in our only hope, Jesus Christ.
List of contributors:
Bridge of the Faithful with Jenna Erlandson
Altered Stories with Michelle Saunders
Letters from Home with Meg Glesener
A Quilters Life with Paula Chamberlain
From Willingness to...2020-04-1048 min
Moments with MoniMoments with Moni Special Good Friday EditionToday's Good Friday Edition of Stories of Hope, is in Collaboration with The Christian Podcasters Association.
Five Minute Episodes of Hope for your hearts from different Podcasters around the Nation.
May you be filled with true HOPE in OUR ONLY HOPE as you listen to this special Edition Episode.
It's Friday......But Sunday's a comin'
This Episodes Contributors in order of their appearance:
Jenna Erlandson at The Bridge of the Faithful Podcast
Meg Glesener at Letters From Home Podcast
Tim Winders at S...2020-04-1036 min
Letters From Home"QUARANTINE Help & Hope for Moms" (extra content: gift from The Christian Podcasters Association)QUARANTINE LIFE. We are all there… How are we doing with anxiety? stress? finding new helpful tools to cope, and even to thrive? Caris Snider, Jen Ervig, and I, sit down for a chat to talk about these things. We are Moms. Moms trusting Jesus through this scary, crazy, historical beautiful time, praying that our chat, lightens your load, lifts your heart, and helps you honor God more fully.There is always hope.Caris Snyder has a wonderful devotional book “Anxiety Elephants. Jen Ervig has authored 2 books “As My Mind Unwinds” and “When My Mind Winds Up. Both M...2020-04-101h 17
The Road Home To YouGood Friday: Hope is on the Way!This Good Friday, I've collaborated with a handful of other podcasters to bring you messages of hope. Coming from all different walks of life, with shows that have a variety of themes, one thing is certain: hope is needed now, more than ever, and the One constant hope is Jesus Christ. Enjoy hearing these mini messages from: Jenna Erlandson - Bridge of the Faithful Podcast Tina Chambers Smith - Raising Kids on Your Knees Podcast Meg Glesener - Letters From Home Podcast Debbi Roberston - From Willingness to Wellness...2020-04-1000 min
From Willingness to WellnessA Collaboration of HOPEThis special Bonus episode is published on Good Friday 2020 and is a collaboration of love and HOPE from several of my podcasting friends from our Christian Podcasters Association facebook group.In this episode you will hear five minute segments from:Bridge of the FaithfulJenna Erlandsonwww.botfpodcast.comLetters From HomeMeg Glesenerlettersfromhomepodcast.com Raising Kids on Your KneesTina Smithhttps://anchor.fm/raisingkidsonyourkneesHope ProseTara Ross...2020-04-1031 minBridge of the FaithfulCreated to Create: Composer Austin JaquithAustin Jaquith is a Christian music composer and professor at Cedarville University. He discusses his different genres, how he started in the first place, the struggles he faces as he creates, and what God is teaching him about what it means to be a creative person created in His image.2020-02-2939 minBridge of the FaithfulYou’ve Got TalentWhat do Dobie pads (kitchen sponges) have to do with talents? Do even I have talent? How do we use our talents? Are there consequences of we don't use them? So many questions for a very important topic in our lives. God made us ALL with specific talents on purpose, He knew exactly what He was doing. While we don't have the same ones (which is a good thing!), we all have something God designed us to do. It's time to start figuring out how to use them instead of just hiding them away.2020-02-1527 minBridge of the FaithfulCoreClarity: An Interview with Jenn GrandlienardTo better her marriage, Jenn decided to understand herself better. After struggling with being mad at God for making her different than her type A friends, she realized that her strengths are unique to her and have purpose. God made her this way with intention. Now her goal is to help others on their quest of studying themselves and finding ways to use the talents God gave them.2020-02-0140 minBridge of the FaithfulThe Fight For RelationshipsRelationships are hard! And in this social media driven world, I feel we've lost the art of making and maintaining them. The holidays especially bring to light old wounds revisited, unrealistic expectations, high emotions of all kinds, or elevate the ache of our loneliness. All of these can bring about pain and friction and make us want to retreat away from all things related to people. That is exactly what Satan wants us to do: be alone and vulnerable. Despite all of that, I'd like to argue that relationships are worth the fight; even how we are created to be...2019-12-1523 minBridge of the FaithfulEbenezer: Marking God’s Victories in my StoryGod wants us to take the time to remember His faithfulness. So much so that Leviticus 23 talks about seven different annual Feasts of Remembrance. Why is it so important to do this? Because when we take the time to remember God's faithfulness in the past, it gives us the strength and the courage to trust His faithfulness in the future! This episode is a summary of God's faithfulness in the past seven years in our family. It's a story of how God took the pain of infertility and job loss and turned it into a journey changing our hears and...2019-11-1632 minBridge of the FaithfulJesus: the Rest in Our Busy.When I ask people how they're doing, the answer is so often "busy" or "tired." In our culture we feel that we need to have so much on our plates, we need to go and go and go. Needing rest seems to have become viewed as weakness, the proverbial "I'll sleep when I'm dead." But that is not what God intended for our lives! He designed us to rest, He put rest in the plan from creation. Even Jesus knew he needed rest and took those breaks. He still managed to save the world! This episode is an encouragement to...2019-09-2227 minBridge of the FaithfulIdentity: UnveiledWhy is identity such a huge issue? In our culture we are often told through the media to "just be you" or "find yourself." We need to make sure we anchor our identity into something solid: Jesus. We use veils/masks to hide or distract from the identities that we are ashamed of. But Jesus lived and died to take that veil away and replace it with the identity that he created us to have, in His image. The Bible is full of so many promises of what we get to identify with, as new creations in Christ.2019-08-0319 minBridge of the FaithfulIdentity: What You’re NotIn our culture, finding identity is extremely important. We look to find it in relationships, talents, titles, and ideals. This puts us at a high risk for losing our identity instead. We often look at ourselves and think "I'm not enough." But we're looking in the wrong spot. JESUS is enough, and that's what matters. One of the biggest and best parts about finding our identity in Christ is that he is the one thing we just can never lose. If our identity is protected and defined by him, it can never fall into identity theft!2019-07-2016 minBridge of the FaithfulFacing the Red SeaThe key to trusting God's faithfulness in our future is by looking at what He's done in the past. When God led the Israelite rescue from Egypt, He also proved His superiority to any other "gods." Even though the road seemed impossible and the Israelites felt betrayed, God still worked to not only rescue them but destroy the very past that was trying to destroy them. All this to prove that God keeps His promises, all we have to do is stay calm and watch Him work.2019-04-0418 minBridge of the FaithfulIs God Still Faithful in the Valley?I am not an expert in this area, however I also feel that the Bible is not silent on the...2019-02-0318 minBridge of the FaithfulMini Episode: Is it OK to Question God?An introduction to the next three episodes, which all have a similar theme: Is it OK to Question God? The short answer is yes, but we can't just question, we need to listen for the answers. In this series, we will discuss God's faithfulness through those deep and painful valleys, see a personal story of the journey to find God through trials, and to figure out if God is still good even when the answer is no. 2018-09-0109 minBridge of the FaithfulCalled to War (Shield of Faith)We talked about peace, so why are we talking about war?! Our armor of God is given us to fight in the battle. We are conquerors! The people who prove to the world the victory of Jesus Christ! Through our actions in faith, we are shielded by God personally from any power of Satan as we move forward in that calling. And through those actions, we claim this world (and especially the people in it who God adores) in the triumph that Jesus had over Satan on the cross. Using our peace shoes as our footing and our faith shield...2018-08-1819 minBridge of the FaithfulPeace, Be StillWhile I have absolutely zero expertise on peace, God has worked hard with me on it over the past few months. These stories, verses, and songs are personal experiences that God has used to help me better understand his "peace that surpasses understanding" while learning to fully trust Him. And once we get the firm footing in our peace shoes, it equips us to move forward as we are called to battle with Him.2018-08-0425 minBridge of the FaithfulPatient EnduranceThis is a pep talk to anyone who is struggling with enduring through a trial or just through life in general. By looking at Bible verses and people who have experienced it all before us, we can be encouraged to build into the endurance that God is giving us and working through us. All we have to do is not give up.2018-07-0726 minBridge of the FaithfulAn Interview with Grace NormanAn interview with Grace Norman where we discuss real-life examples of discipline through her training for triathlon, the Olympics, and balancing everyday life.2018-06-2332 minBridge of the FaithfulDisciplineWhen focusing on learning more about faith, Hebrews 11, aka the faith chapter, is the place to go. However, sometimes I like to see what comes next in the Bible to see how it relates. Obviously, Hebrews 12 is next, so that's where I went. And that is where we get everyone's favorite topic: Discipline. Hebrews 12:11 - No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening- it's painful! But afterward, there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way. The 3 main areas of discipline are punishment, coaching, and self-control. God uses all of these to...2018-06-0917 minBridge of the FaithfulHere I Am, Send MeA huge part of our call to obedience is to go when and where God tells us to. The Bible is full of so many examples of normal people being called by our big God, how they were faithfully obedient, and the blessings and promises that came from it. We are still called to this kind of obedience today, but we are not left to our own devices. God gives us the call, the map, the tools, and comes right along with us to the destination that He wants us to go. Be brave and follow where God wants you...2018-05-2616 minBridge of the FaithfulFaithful ObedienceWhat does it mean to be obedient to God, and why is it important? Our obedience to God is the outward sign of our love for Him. It also shows others that we trust God with our lives since he created us and knows us so well. The things that He asks us to do are for His purposes and for our good. We will journey together to further understand the reasoning for obedience, the obstacles we face as we attempt it, and the end reward: peace.2018-05-1018 minBridge of the FaithfulTrust and FaithfulnessBefore we dig deep into studying God's faithfulness in even the darkest of places, we need to establish a very important keystone to getting through it: trust. Do we trust God enough to expose our faults and weaknesses to Him?2018-04-2614 minBridge of the FaithfulBeware The Prowling Lion1 Peter 5:8-9 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. We often love the good things about our Christian faith, without taking the time to think of the danger that is Satan. It's easy to try to ignore that part, especially because it is so uncomfortable to think about. But we need to know our enemy to be able to combat the attacks that he puts on us. Comparing Satan to the prowling Jaguar, we will...2018-04-1214 minBridge of the FaithfulWaiting in the Shepherd’s FieldAre you currently waiting on God's timing? You're not alone! The Bible and just life experiences have shown us that this waiting period is what God uses to equip and strengthen us for that very thing we are waiting for. Looking at David's time waiting to become king, to modern day situations like major and minor league baseball, we can see that the waiting period is not stagnant. We need to be diligent and look for those growing opportunities as God gets us ready to be the people He intended for the purpose He made for us. This episode is...2018-03-2912 minBridge of the Faithful5 Loaves and 2 FishWhile our abilities and offerings to God may be broken and inadequate, God delights in using them to extremes by displaying his extravagant strength and faithfulness to the world. This is beautifully displayed throughout the ages, including: His display of authority in choosing Aaron as head priest of the Israelites, feeding over 5000 people with a small offering of 5 loaves and 2 fish, and answering the prayers of a missionary imprisoned in a Japanese POW camp by not gifting her just 1 banana but 92. As we start digging deeper into understanding how God's faithfulness is true in all life circumstances, not just the...2018-03-1511 minBridge of the FaithfulStep on the BridgeGod has proven His faithfulness in building the bridge back to Him, so how are we supposed to respond? All we have to do is say yes to the step of faith God shows us. We do not need to be equipped, adequate, or even partially prepared. Looking at Moses' weaknesses and inabilities to do the things God called him to do, we can apply these principles to our lives as well. God provided the way, circumstances, miracles, and guidance, all Moses had to say was "yes." That's all we need to say as well, and God will show us...2018-03-0109 min
Bridge of the FaithfulGod Made the BridgeWhat is God's role in the bridge of the faithful? He built it! The Incas have given us a beautiful metaphor to describe how Jesus created the way through a risky rescue plan to bring us back right into His arms.2018-02-1513 minBridge of the FaithfulThe Story Behind Bridge of the FaithfulThe backstory of Bridge of the Faithful started with a word challenge, a misinterpreted text, and a desire to hear and understand God more fully. This journey begins with an introduction of what to expect in further podcasts, what God is slowly unfolding in my heart, and a challenge to further explore what faithfulness truly means to us today.2018-01-3111 min