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As a Boomer I love to talk. Turns out, so does my chatty Millennial co-host. And our favorite way to connect with one another, and hopefully help others connect with each other, is by building conversational bridges. No matter what end of the generational bridge you currently land on, we hope you will join us as we converse with some of our finest “skyscraper” friends who are making inspirational verbal and written differences in our ever-expanding, and ever-connected world. This is Bridges ...
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Jan Silvious is one of Patsy's dearest friends and one of Andrew's all-time favorite people. Through her wise counsel and steadfast spirit shared through the numerous radio shows she has hosted, books she has authored, and stages she has shared from, she has become a friend to many. So if you are looking for some practical insight and sturdy applic…
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Harris III is known the world-round as an illusionist. But his latest trick is a switch, and when he turns it on ... wonderful things happen! In his new book, The Wonder Switch, and in this conversation, Harris retraces the details of the illusions that threatened his sanity and spirit and how the light of truth restored his hope and dreamed him ba…
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He has written songs for folks like George Jones, Reba McEntire, and Randy Travis. And he has recorded music with legends like Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. But he not only a consummate musician, he is a tremendous conversationalist with an abiding love for scripture. This is his story of how he came to faith through scripture, and how that ex…
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We have a big heart for this guy because he endured raising Andrew! Andrew's dad and a good friend of Patsy's, Tim Greer, is in the house and on the mic today. He is a man of heart and depth, and has a vast background and experience in taking people through hard places by being a wonderful listener and gifted guide as a pastoral counselor. Whether …
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Patsy often says, You are more than you know because God is greater than you can imagine. Zach Bolen, frontman of the pop/rock band Citizens, is a lovely and thoughtful communicator who is giving us fresh permission to open up our minds and use our imaginations as we grow in our journey with God. Zach is a mellow fellow, and as you know, we're pret…
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Jacob Armstrong has the heart of a shepherd. So it's no wonder the church he and his wife founded, Providence Church in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, is one of the fastest growing congregations in America. But just a few minutes into a conversation with Jacob and you quickly discern that pastoring a successful church only scratches the surface of his li…
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We all get knotted up from time to time. So what do we do to work out the kinks and unwind? Here are some of our favorite go-tos to rest and relax. Come chill out with us. This week's featured song is: "Worry" from Andrew and our good friend Cindy Morgan. Listen to it here. Learn more about Bridges ... Spiritual Conversations Through Generational C…
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Talk about bridging, our man of the hour Charles Billingsley has spent a liftime making music that connects with listeners of all generations. His latest recorded music project highlights the songs of the Great American Songbook giving him a broad platform to minister in the public square and widening his already broad bridge between generations. P…
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She is one of our dear friends. And she embodies one of the greatest voices of our time. But not just because of her dynamo singing, iconic songs, and beautiful musicianship. It's her story. The story she so willingly and transparently shares. A story of beauty from ashes, of grace for shame, of wholeness, healing, and redemption. Join us for this …
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Scott Sauls is a pastor, podcaster, and an author. And through all of the above is a tender shepherd for us as we reckon with the broken and messy places in our lives. His sensitive perspective is born from his own painful past, and so he is a trusted guide as we navigate our way out of hurt into hope. Scott's latest book, Beautiful People Don't Ju…
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Our very dear friend, multiple Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning singer-songwriter Cindy Morgan, shares with us the tragic and triumphant pieces of her personal story that make up the fabric of her very first novel, The Year of Jubilee – releasing tomorrow (April 18). She also serenades us with a haunting song from the soundtrack for the novel. …
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Danny Gokey is an American Idol alum and award-winning musical artist. Leyicet Gokey is a house-flipper and social media influencer. And together they are the defintion of fun. And spicy. And, well, dynamic! So join us for this charismatic conversation about raising a multi-cultural family, living out a compelling faith, and leading the way with ki…
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We're just sittin' here grateful anyone still cares to listen in! Season Three of Bridges is in motion with a list of all-new episodes, featuring a host of inspiring guests, thoughtfully discussing a wide array of topics appropriate for all generations. As a self-identified Boomer and Millennial, our conversations span the generation gap and are pr…
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To wrap up another season of Bridges, we charge our mics with teaching us something new ... about each other! Join us as we volley questions back and forth to learn new things about one another and our selfs. Perhaps you'll discover something new about your self, too! Learn more about Bridges ... Spiritual Conversations Through Generational Convers…
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Native Ozarkan Marilyn Jansen brings her healthy book editing expertise and stirs it up with her own affinity for authorship –– sharing the Americana stories of her rural upbringing, multi-generational farm family dynamics, and creative recipes that are sure to fill your bellies and feed the spirit of community in your heart and home! Her new book,…
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Our new friend JT Jester has a tender story to tell. One that could have been focused on tragedy. But through his indomitable disposition of cheer, JT lives life to the limits with a spirit spilling over with adventure and a heart full of gratitude. The title of his new book, No Bad Days: How to Find Joy In Every Circumstance sums it up pretty well…
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To close out Women's History Month we have a guest whose very platform has been built on books she has written and lessons she has taught to women (and learned for herself!). Wendy Pope's latest book is called Jesus Everlasting, and this conversation is an open invite to women and to men to discover the character of Jesus is through the stories of …
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Singer-Songwriter-Podcaster-Blogger Tim Timmons is as thoughtful as he is talented as he is charming. Having lived with cancer for over 20 years after his initial diagnosis of "5 years to live," Tim is an expert in living each day to the fullest – a lifestyle that has inspired the content of his music and the content of his new podcast called 10,00…
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Looking for Overthinkers Anonymous? Hello! You just found your group meeting. Jon Acuff is a New York Times-bestselling mastermind of self-help that makes sense. And in this informatively fun episode we dig into the principles behind his latest book, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking. Listen closely to Jon and his sneakishly simp…
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To wrap up (for now!) our four-part series of episodes celebrating Black History Month, we wanted to field some questions from you, our listeners, and pose them to our friend EJ Gaines. EJ is an entertainmenty attorney and music executive at Capitol CMG and Motown Gospel record labels, so he is creative and smart. Two qualities that make quite the …
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Lean in and listen to the beyond-her-years insights of our friend Zandy Mowry of the most appealing folk-rock band, The New Respects. With her sheer big-hearted love, Mrs. Mowry challenges each of us to establish personal relationships with individuals, not just an association with sweeping movements, as we all seek understanding and healing in the…
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In our second of four February episodes celebrating Black History Month, we re-visit our conversation with Lynda Randle. From growing up in a majorly black DC neighborhood to building a large national platform singing for predominantly white audiences, Lynda is the perfect person to influence us in building bridges across racial divides and enaging…
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Kicking off our first of four February episodes celebrating Black History Month, our spunky soul-singin' sistah Melinda Doolittle joins us to inspire us in the beauty of diversity and talk practices in seeking understanding amid the oft-challenging conversations surrounding race relations. One key to success? Listen first! This week's featured song…
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Mark Lowry is one of the funniest people we know. He's also a good thinker, one heck of a storyteller and a friend to all ages. In this lively and thought-provoking conversation Mark shares with us his own affinity for all the ages, and why building a community that includes everyone from babies to old people is good for the heart, the mind, and th…
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We began Bridges in the first few months of a worldwide pandemic with a conversation addressing something we know oh-so-well ... fear! (And anxiety, and so on and so forth.) Piggybacking off our series premiere, we are once again exploring what it means to thrive in a life of love and faith versus simply survive on days filled with fear. No matter …
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We have a very special Bridges Season Two Giveaway for one lucky winner, plus a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork hand-designed by Patsy and Andrew for all of those who gift 10 or more Bibles to those in need. So what is this giveaway? And what are the details, pray tell? Listen in and we'll tell you all about it. And gift those Bibles right here: fh.…
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Whether we are striving to please our families, or make December perfect for everyone on our list, unrealistic (and so unmet) expectations can reign supreme during the holidays. Our dear friend, Leigh Cappillino of the platinum-selling group Point of Grace, joins us to continue our conversations about creating space during the Christmas season thro…
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Musical artist Tasha Layton went from contemplating suicide to recording the number one song in the country. But her journey from being on the brink to discovering a calling of purpose and passion wasn't as easy as "1-2-3." Here to encourage us in the long but fruitful path to spiritual and mental wholeness, especially when maneuvering life's hards…
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We thought 2020 was a hum-dinger, but it turns out 2021 has been just as full of dynamic surprises and scenarios to work with and through! So this holiday season we are taking a few minutes to talk about how to simplify our lives so that we can create the proper space within our homes and hearts for the people and things that truly matter. No matte…
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The Gray Havens have been making music for the thinking person for nearly a decade, but it wasn't until burn-out from touring plunged them into a deep dive of all-things-C.S. Lewis that the married musical duo of David and Licia Radford began to really mine what it means to search for God –– to grow in faith and express more doubts –– while longing…
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As one of the founding members of Women of Faith's groundbreaking "Porch Pals," Luci Swindoll was known to thousands as a gifted storyteller, thoughtful author, and dynamic speaker –– often imbuing the platform with her larger-than-life spirit, adventuresome storytelling and mischievous humor. So when Luci journeyed on to the other side of life lat…
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This tender episode of Bridges is about the the nature of us, and the nature of God, and how the nature of Creation bridges us to each other and to God. We love a paced space of conversation with Andrew Peterson. It sets our minds and steadies our hearts on the assuredness of the redemption that is at work in all of us. Much more of Andrew's musing…
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Kathie Lee Gifford is a spitfire of fun and a well of spiritual and emotional depth. Throughout her storied career as a TV host, author, and musician, the Emmy-winning Queen of Chit-Chat has built a life of love and acceptance for her neighbor — whether that be down her street or on the other side of a television screen — inspired by the Jesus she …
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We're back for Season Two of Bridges! And we can't wait to share our lineup of guests and conversations with you, as we expand in our excitement and passion for bridging the not-as-wide-as-you-thought-it-was generational gap. Patsy's a Boomer. Andrew's an (older) Millennial. And this is Bridges with Patsy Clairmont and Andrew Greer … Spiritual Conn…
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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 Internation…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 though…
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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). Learn more about Bridges ... Spiritual Conversations Through Generational Conversations here: Bridges…
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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 l…
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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 g…
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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! Learn …
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We have a very special "Bridges Flyway Giveaway" for one lucky winner and a friend that includes you and us in our hometown of Franklin, TN! So what is the flyaway giveaway? And how do you enter? Listen in and we'll tell you all about it. Learn more about Bridges ... Spiritual Conversations Through Generational Conversations here: BridgesShow.com A…
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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 (sallyclarkson.com) is here to tell us all the upsides of not being normal! Le…
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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. Learn more about Bridges…
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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, Bea…
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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 to…
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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. Learn m…
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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 encoura…
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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, ev…
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