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Bridgewrks

by Linda Howelton

Failure to launch is not just a young adult phenomenon. Over her thirty years of pediatric practice, Linda Howelton noticed a void, a lack of preparation for life and not just in children. Episodes will cover proactive strategies for parenting, how to choose a career or marriage partner or just help figuring out what comes next.

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Episodes

  1. Fine Art Matters

    Owners of Black Box Music and Art, Susan and Dwayne Toler expound on the influence of fine art in the world at large and specifically to children and adults in the BIPOC community.

  2. Launching a Start-up Company

    Listen as Hershel and Mona Giroux discuss the ups and downs of launching their new business.

  3. COVID-19 Will End!

    Listen to epidemiologist, Kamesha Owens present the origins and management of Coronavirus in a way we can all understand.

  4. Better Days Ahead #2021

    What happened last year??? What can we hope for next year??? Surely, there are better days ahead.

  5. In the beginning.

    Pastor, Jared and I reminisce about the beginning of Skybridge, it ups, downs and reimagining the future of church in general.

  6. Marriage, an endangered species.

    Pastor Bob Rauscher joins me as we go on an investigative journey in search of 1the fading institution of marriage.

  7. Support Veterans

    Chaplin Tracy Barnett discusses the needs of veterans and the support services provided by veteran chaplains and the local community.

  8. AMERICA VOTES!

    This is a public service announcement to move us off the couch and into the voting booth.

  9. Sports Without Fans

    Listen to a super fan’s take on the pros and cons of watching sports during the COVID-19 era.

  10. Launching a Pediatric Surgeon

    Dr. Paul K. Minifee reminisces about the importance of persistence, a dedication to academic excellence, family support and the encouragement of his African American teachers to achieving his goal.

  11. #crazylovemarried55years

    What does is take to stay married 55 years? Kenneth and Audrey Woods have the answer.

  12. Racial Reconciliation thru Comedy

    Comedian Aaron Edwards Hall discusses his new project, LAUGH2LOVE, a comedic real talk session about race in America.

  13. My Hair, Naturally

    I’m not the one to talk about hair. Listen to my friend Dontriah Johnson and hair stylist, Bianca McNabb on how to care for natural hair and ROCK IT!

  14. Blood Bought

    Hear Dr. Ike Pauli, the author of “All Life is in the Blood,” talk about how Jesus Christ’s blood bought us a place in heaven. And he does it from a medical perspective.

  15. White versus Black Church

    What’s the difference between how worship occurs in the Black Church versus white church? Have some fun finding out that there might not be that much difference.

  16. Race in Black and White

    African Americans discuss race all the time. Here’s a chance to hear a white person’s perspective on race delivered with honesty and clarity.

  17. Kids + COVID = School

    Drs. Ike Pauli, Amanda Reyburn and discuss the relative safety of children returning to the classroom. This episode will help parents make an informed decision for their family.

  18. Civil Rights Up Close

    Clarice Golightly Jenkins tells her story interweaving the Civil Rights era and military life usually serving as the lone African American Army officer.

  19. Her Story/Our Story

    Listen as Clarice Golightly Jenkins. Colonel (Retired) tells her story of growing up in Alabama and attending Tuskegee Institute. It is the story of African American excellence.

  20. College + COVID

    College is a major transition. Listen as McKelvie Maxwell shares her thoughts after completing her first year at Alcorn State University during the Coronavirus Pandemic.

  21. Expecting in Unexpected Times

    Listen as Oletha Johnson and Dr. Elena Iglehart recount managing as well as enjoying pregnancy during an unexpected pandemic.

  22. Top Docs

    What happens to top notch doctors when the put down their stethoscope? Listen as Drs. Rene Ornes, William Groos and Fred Rhame give their views on life after practicing medicine.

  23. Meet “Karen”

    Have you met KAREN? Brothers Jared and Zach Howelton take over this episode and put “Karen” on full display.

  24. Racism Smells

    My thoughts on the stench of racism.

  25. College: Ready or Maybe Not

    Are you college ready? Cru Team Leaders James and Sara Ward join me to discuss the roadblocks that curtail college preparation while also giving advice on how to turn a maybe not into ready.

  26. Home Renewal

    One of the most exhaustive and expensive endeavors we undertake as adults is building or renovating a home. Expert architectural draftsman and project manager, Fauvette Jones will walk us through the process.

  27. Help for Struggling Students

    Globally, the US has the highest per capital spending on education yet our students are struggling. Educator, Harry Stone gives his take on how to invigorate schools and better prepare students.

  28. Job Search NOW!

    The landscape of our work world will look different post pandemic. Human Resource expert, Andrea Hardeman joins me to discuss launching back into a revamped job market.

  29. Jared’s Take

    Do you want to be in the room where it happens? There are universal steps that you can follow in order to launch any career. Listen as Jared Howelton recounts his journey from absolutely no theater background to the Hamilton stage.

  30. Adulting 101

    My twenty something sons, Jared and Zach join me to discuss the concept of “Adulting,” what it is, what it’s not and how to take advantage of the ups and downs encountered on the path toward maturity.

  31. Pandemonium

    How on earth do you survive let alone thrive in the midst of a pandemic crisis. Where is the bridge that Will undergird us as we maneuver our way back toward some sense of normalcy? Listen as my husband Russell Howelton and sons Jared and Zach Howelton join me to discuss and discover how to find...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Failure to launch is not just a young adult phenomenon. Over her thirty years of pediatric practice, Linda Howelton noticed a void, a lack of preparation for life and not just in children. Episodes will cover proactive strategies for parenting, how to choose a career or marriage partner or just help figuring out what comes next.

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Failure to launch is not just a young adult phenomenon. Over her thirty years of pediatric practice, Linda Howelton noticed a void, a lack of preparation for life and not just in children. Episodes will cover proactive strategies for parenting, how to choose a career or marriage partner or just...

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Bridgewrks is created and hosted by Linda Howelton.
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