In this episode of The Bridge Between Us, host Melinda Patrick discusses how to converse without letting your emotions take over.

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Hey friend, are you feeling anxious about the holidays? Do you find yourself wondering how to handle difficult moments in family functions?

I imagine you want to show up well for your family and friends at the Thanksgiving table or gatherings during Christmas. You wouldn't be here if you didn't.

But, let's be honest. It can oftentimes be difficult when there is division and pain in our lives.

We aren't powerless, though.

We may not can control others but we can control ourselves.

In this episode of The Bridge Between Us, coach, author and podcast host, Alicia Michelle, joins Melinda Patrick.

Drawing from Alicia Michelle's personal and professional experience, they unpack 3 steps you can take that will set you up for success in relationships over the days ahead.

Listeners will discover:

*the importance of acknowledging where you are emotionally

*how to lean into God's clarity for situations

*you have the power to choose where you want to emotionally dwell

It's not too late to gain emotional confidence!

Call to ACTION:

Make a list for this season using Phillipians 4:8 as a template.

Connect with Alicia Michelle:

Order Alicia Michelle's new book: Emotional Confidence here.

Connect with Melinda Patrick:

Email: melinda@melindapatrick.org

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It doesn’t take much right now to lose peace and eventually begin reacting to fear or anxiousness.

One commercial or news report on the radio or tv, an acquaintance’s social media post that doesn’t align with your beliefs, or a family member obnoxiously belittling your values can set us off. Or the Enemy placing a thought in our minds causing us to turn our focus from Jesus to the world can have us sinking in the storm and not walking on the water.

I can easily find my peace slipping away and fear sneaking in with every glance toward the world. Anybody else? (hand raised)

This isn’t what God has for His children, though.

Like Peter, we are called to be water-walkers. Our lives should look different not only on good days but also when surrounded by a storm.

The world is watching so here are 5 ways we can set ourselves up for success over the coming days and weeks to be a light to the world around us.

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Fathers not only impact their children, but they also impact the generations to come.

Today, Daniel Mingo, ministry leader of Abba's Delight, joins host Melinda Patrick.

Daniel shares a small portion of his testimony and then opens his heart to us as a father.

In this episode, you will discover:

*one of the best ways to engage your child

*what to do when parent guilt hits

To connect with Daniel Mingo:

Abba's Delight Ministry

To connect with Melinda Patrick:

melinda@melindapatrick.org

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Do you ever feel like you have completely blown it? As a parent, I have felt that many times. I'm so thankful we serve a God who is greater than our biggest mistakes.

In today's episode of The Bridge Between Us Podcast, Melinda continues her conversation with author, ministry leader, and podcast host Garry Ingraham.

Garry has words of wisdom and practical application for fathers. In this episode, you will:

*learn what it means to 'shepherd your child's heart'

*be given practical ways to connect with your child

Connect with Garry Ingraham:

Garry is the podcast host for Love & Truth Network and the author of Am I Gay? He and his wife, Melissa, founded Love & Truth Network, a national, non-profit ministry focused on equipping Christian leaders to develop safe and transformational environments with the purpose of restoring sexual wholeness and Biblical identity.

Love & Truth Network

Mentions:

ReStory Ministries

Living Waters - Andrew Comisky

Listen here to Melinda’s interview on Love & Truth Network

Previous episodes speaking of fathers:

Bible verses:

James 5:16

Malachi 4:6

Proverbs 20:5

1 John 1:7

To share your thoughts or to send a question:

Send Melinda an email to: melinda@melindapatrick.org

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Hey friend, do you feel hopeless and overwhelmed? Are there days you think your loved one may be too far gone, and this is how life will always be?

In this episode of The Bridge Between Us podcast, author and ministry leader Garry Ingraham joins our host, Melinda Patrick. Your heart will be encouraged and your burden lightened as Garry shares how the Holy Spirit pursued him and won his affection.

Garry is the podcast host for Love & Truth Network and the author of Am I Gay? He and his wife, Melissa, founded Love & Truth Network, a national, non-profit ministry focused on equipping Christian leaders to develop safe and transformational environments with the purpose of restoring sexual wholeness and Biblical identity.

Listeners will discover:

*ways the enemy can get a foothold in our children's lives

*the power and pursuit of the Holy Spirit in the lives of those we pray for

*the importance of shepherding our children's hearts

Connect with Garry Ingraham:

Love & Truth Network

Mentions:

Listen here to Melinda's interview on Love & Truth Network

Restored Hope Network

Bible verses:

Proverbs 20:17

James 1:8

1 Corinthians 6:18

To share your thoughts or to send a question:

Send Melinda an email to: melinda@melindapatrick.org

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In episode 67 of The Bridge Between Us, host Melinda Patrick's returning guest, Dr. Linda Seiler, discusses what is happening in the culture and why we are seeing an uprise in transgender disorder.

Listeners will discover:

• The 3 categories of transgender
• ROGD - Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria and its roots
• practical application and resources for families and the Church

Dr. Linda Seiler is the author of Trans-Formation: A Former Transgender Responds to LGBTQ, the executive director of ReStory Ministries, an ordained Assemblies of God minister, and a National Chi Alpha missionary.

Did you miss these prior episodes that were mentioned?

Eps 66 - Part One with Dr. Linda Seiler

Books mentioned:

Trans-Formation: A Former Transgender Responds To The LGBTQ by Dr. Linda Seiler.

Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters by Abigail Shier

Desist, Detrans & Detox: Getting Your Child Out of the Gender Cult by Maria Keffler

ReStory Ministries Quick Guide

Connect with Dr. Linda Seiler:

Linda Seiler

ReStory Ministries

Register for the ReStoried24 Conference

Speakers at ReStoried24 who have previously been a guest on The Bridge Between Us:

Andrew Rodriguez - Eps 45 and Eps 33

Joe Dallas - Eps 17

Dr. Linda Seiler - Eps 66

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In this episode of The Bridge Between Us, host Melinda Patrick's guest, Dr. Linda Seiler, shares a portion of her testimony. Melinda and Linda discuss the healing journey God took Linda on as He set her free from a transgender identity and the role the Body of Christ had in her freedom.

Listeners will discover:

• The power of confession and repentance when it comes to setting the LGBTQ free
• root issues that may result in SSA or Transgender desires
• how to walk with others in the healing process

Dr. Linda Seiler is the author of Trans-Formation: A Former Transgender Responds to LGBTQ, the executive director of ReStory Ministries, an ordained Assemblies of God minister, and a National Chi Alpha missionary.

Did you miss these prior episodes that were mentioned?

Eps 64 with Kathy Grace Duncan - Part One

Eps 65 with Kathy Grace Duncan - Part Two

Books mentioned:

Purchase Trans-Formation: A Former Transgender Responds To The LGBTQ by Dr. Linda Seiler.

Order The Daring Rescue by Melinda Patrick.

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Connect with Dr. Linda Seiler:

Linda Seiler

ReStory Ministries

Bible verses mentioned:

James 5:16

To share your thoughts:

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