Community Bridge

March is Women's History Month! How will you celebrate? Has God placed a young girl in your life and called you to be a role model? Patti Garibay, founder of American Heritage Girls, a Christ-based girls scouting organization, is sharing stories of godly, female role models from the Bible and American history.

Why should you care about farming in America? Well, if you eat, drive a car, or wear clothes, your life is blessed by farming in some way. Learn more about how you can support the economy and the American farmer from Tammi Arender, anchor/reporter for the agricultural network RFD-TV, as she shares about how American farming and the "Farm Bill" impacts you.  

Your voice - your ability to advocate for yourself - is so important. But who will advocate for our preborn neighbors who have no voice? Michael Spencer, founder and president of Project LifeVoice, discusses ways you can speak for the preborn.

As Christians in America, we were dismayed at the news of the tragic death of Tyre Nichols earlier this year. How do we respond to this and other ills in our country? Virgil Walker, Executive Director of Operations for G3 Ministries and Co-Host of the Just Thinking podcast, discusses how you can do what God has called you to do in today’s society with justice and godly discernment.

Do you know of a child who hides her smile because she is ashamed of rotten teeth? Or a youth who lives with mouth pain every day but can’t afford a trip to the dentist? Whether it is by helping take a young one to affordable dental care or offering healthy smile "goody bags," Drs. Elise Shockley and Taylen Padgett with Christian Medical and Dental Associations, share how you can be part of caring for the smiles of all children in your life.

How should we deal with rising inflation, the prices of food, gas, rent, and housing, while still honoring God? Shana Burt, host of Financial Issues with Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries, shares how you can honor God with your finances without fear—even in the midst of increasing costs of living around the nation.

How can you be part of building up successful young lives in Christ despite diminishing moral values in America?  Alex McFarland, Founder of Alex McFarland Ministries, shares how you can build up the next generation in Christ in your own community.

How are your health resolutions going so far in 2023? Dr. Amy Givler from Christian Medical and Dental Association, gives a Christian doctor's perspective on eating well anytime of the year.     

How can you be part of the solution to unplanned pregnancies and overwhelmed mothers? Robyn Chambers from Child Advocacy at Focus on the Family talks about real ways the local church can support mothers and their developing children.  

Searching for inspiration on ways you can do good and serve others in your community? Today, on Family Radio’s Community Bridge program, Jennifer Burkhiser reviews the top issues of the economy, the educational system and housing, that were making headlines throughout the past year.  Join us and learn how people in communities across the nation were stepping up to make a difference and how YOU can be inspired to do good and serve others in your own communities – all for God’s glory.  

What do you do when it feels like you can’t do anything at all?  Tim Sanford from Focus on the Family talks about wellness and freedom in Christ and how you can stop the relentless search for control.  

Making friends can be hard.  Finding true, genuine friendships can be even harder--no matter what age you are. Lisa Anderson from Focus on the Family shares how you can build friendships that not only last but are filled with depth and intentionality. 

Busyness and struggles in life can make it difficult to find joy.  Robert Morgan from Robert J. Morgan Ministries shares the importance of hymns, and how your faith this Christmas season can bring hope to your community. 

Comfort food is only a dream to people who don't have it and can't afford it.  Chef Gary LeBlanc from Mercy Chefs provides hope in the form of a meal. He knows firsthand the incredible difference a hot meal can make for someone suffering from food insecurity. 

Rusty Chadwick from WinShape Teams talks about building strong, healthy, and fulfilling work teams that change the world around them; and how you can honor God through your work. 

 Paul Batura from Focus on the Family shares the importance of celebrating the dignity, impact, and sacrifice of birth and adoptive mothers. Also, hear practical ways to encourage birthmothers who choose life.

 Lysa TerKeurst from Proverbs 31 Ministries talks about the importance of establishing boundaries for healthy relationships and individual wellness.

Herbie Newell with Lifeline Children’s Services discusses bringing Gospel hope, salvation, and life transformation to vulnerable children through adoption. 

Edward Graham and Jason Kimak from Samaritan’s Purse share updates on the relief efforts taking place to help residents get back on their feet after Hurricane Ian devastated parts of Florida. 

Building relationships with and mentoring youth who are skeptical of anyone who wants to "be their friend” can be difficult.  Rachel Karman of Young Life One discusses ways to keep vulnerable youth safe and supported in Christ.