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The Bridge Between Us: A Guide For Christian Parents Navigating the LGBTQ Conversation

Melinda Patrick

You never expected this moment—your child has embraced an LGBTQ identity, and suddenly, your world feels uncertain. You love your child deeply, but now you"re faced with hard questions: How do I hold onto my faith while loving my child unconditionally? What does grace and truth look like in this new reality? Am I alone in this? At The Bridge Between Us Podcast, we understand the heartbreak, confusion, and desire to do this well. You"re not alone—and you don"t have to figure it out by

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Gretchen Stockman - Help For the Parent Who Has Been...

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2024/12/23

Hey friend. Have you been estranged from your child and don't know what to do? Perhaps this Christmas is a little more than you can take. In this episode of The Bridge Between Us, host Melinda Patrick and guest Gretchen Stockman talk about things parents can do to get through the painful season - especially when you have been estranged from your child. Gretchen Stockman is a licensed marriage and family therapist but more important than that - she is a mother who is all too familiar with the pain

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Dr. James Merritt - Loving Your LGBTQ-identified...

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2024/12/18

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Wynn Thompson - Love Longed For and the Power of...

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2024/12/11

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Catherine Segars - Becoming Spiritual Warriors For...

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2024/12/04

Hey friend, do you want to make a difference in your child's life but aren't sure what will bring the most return on investment? Perhaps you are feeling powerless and not sure what to do. In this episode of The Bridge Between Us, host Melinda Patrick and guest Catherine Segars unpack 4 types of prayers you can be praying and how to start taking back ground from the enemy. Listeners will discover: the 4 types of prayers you can be praying and which one will cause you to put on your battle boots

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Three Ways You Can Better Connect With Your...

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2024/11/26

Today, I have a very special guest joining me on The Bridge Between Us podcast - my husband, Ron Patrick. Listen in as we discuss 3 steps you can take to better connect with your LGBTQ-identified child's heart.

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How To Work Through Conflict Without Your Emotions...

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2024/11/20

In this episode of The Bridge Between Us, host Melinda Patrick discusses how to converse without letting your emotions take over. Download your Parent Guide To Difficult Conversations (*If you do not see the guide in your inbox, please check your spam. If you still don't see it, please email: melinda@melindapatrick.org) Order The Daring Rescue: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/the-daring-rescue/ To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below or send me an email to:

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Alicia Michelle - How To Show Up With Emotional...

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2024/11/13

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

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Fear And Anxiety Don't Have To Reign - A Christian...

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2024/11/05

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

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46:29

Daniel Mingo - How The Heart Of A Father Can Impact...

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2024/10/28

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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Garry Ingraham - What Fathers Can Do To Shepherd The...

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2024/10/09

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

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Garry Ingraham - Am I Gay? How God Pursued an...

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2024/10/02

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,

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Dr. Linda Seiler - ROGD: the latest trend in LGBTQ, 3...

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2024/09/25

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

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Dr. Linda Seiler - Part One - TransFormation: A...

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2024/09/18

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

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The Best Way To Show The World That Transformation Is...

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2024/09/14

In episode 62, I shared ways we can be like the LGBTQ community, and I touched on what we can do to be more like Jesus. (I’ll link the episode in the show notes if you haven’t listened in yet.) I briefly talked about Pride, broken identity, disordered desires, and spiritual disappointment. Today, we will examine pride and unpack it a little more. We are also going to look at steps we can take to replace pride with humility and look more like Jesus. Previous episodes mentioned: Episode 62 – Four

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Kathy Grace Duncan - Part Two - Questions Answered...

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2024/09/06

Connect with Kathy Grace Duncan: Portland Fellowship Changed Movement: Kathy Grace Duncan’s story The Daring Rescue book by Melinda Patrick Sept. 20-21 – Rising Stronger Summit – at Park Place Chruch in Snellville, GA Oct. 2 – Grace Assembly – Greenwood, IN Oct. 4-5 – ReStoried24 Conference – Greenwood, IN

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Kathy Grace Duncan - How God Used One Truth To Dispel...

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2024/08/29

Have you ever played the game 2 Truths and 1 Lie? The game's object is for you to share 2 truths and one lie about yourself and the people around you must determine which statement is the lie. You can learn a lot about someone in this game. And today, as you listen in, you will learn a lot about: *how perceptions play a big part in our belief system *the goodness of God *the role your response can play in helping someone walk our their freedom Connect with Kathy Grace Duncan: Portland

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4 Ways Christians Can Be Like The LGBTQ Community and...

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2024/08/22

Quite often on this journey with an LGBTQ-identified child or loved one, we focus mainly on the ways we are different. I will never forget the day the Lord opened my eyes to the ways I was similar to the LGBTQ community. It was a painful day but a freeing and healing day. Listen in to hear 4 ways Christians and can be like the LGBTQ community and what to do to look more like Jesus. Mentions: Eps. 8 - Spiritual Disappointment Queen Bee Coffee, McDonough, GA (in the Conflux Building)- Book

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God Is Still Transforming Lives {Eps 61}

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2024/06/18

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Ashley Little - When God Radically Stepped In And...

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2024/06/14

Listen to Ashley's testimony here: Eps. 3 How To Come Alongside Your LGBTQ Loved One To Bring Healing and Freedom

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Dee Barnes - A True Encounter With Jesus Christ...

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2024/06/11

Eps 2 with Dee Barnes: LGBTQ + Christian Identity - How Truth From An Unlikely Source Set Dee Free

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