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The Lift Bridge

by John Lawrey

Coming to you from the great Northwoods, this podcast seeks to be uplifting and encouraging as we talk about whatever we find interesting: animals, the outdoors, stories, authors, current events, and Bible study.

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Episodes

  1. #12 The Deplorable Word

    We take on one of the most awful defenses for an awful movie.

  2. #11 Golden September

    Like the Bible and Nature, the Creational Mandate and Gospel Mandate go hand in hand.

  3. # 10 He lives and so do we! 😎

    We do a deep dive into how God saves us through both Jesus’ death AND resurrection!!!🙏🏻

  4. #9 God’s Fireworks

    We talk about fireflies, rare orchids, and being ready to give the reason for the hope within us.

  5. #8 Happy 250th America!!!

    We talk about the Bible passages behind the Declaration of Independence and the foundational concept that God limits the power He ordains.

  6. #7 Exploring the World through the Bible with Bob Cornuke

    This is a big interview, folks! Bob Cornuke, author, Bible location finder, researcher and all around good guy, joins us for a wide ranging interview on topics like Paul’s shipwreck, Mount Sinai, the temple, the ark of the covenant and much more! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fr16Kw8hiE0&ra=m...

  7. #6 Big Spring!

    We talk about Spring signs including Sturgeon, Walt Brown’s Hydroplate Theory, and some advice about how to get unstuck through prayer.

  8. #5 Good Friday

    We talk about some nature notes, making Maple Syrup, Good Friday, and wish you a wonderful and holy Holy Weekend. https://www.kjvtoday.com/easter-or-passover-in-acts-124/

  9. #4 Good Job, God! Round 2! 👏🏻

    We talk about tapping maple trees for syrup, and more great apologetics from Walt Brown! Book available to read online at https://book.creationsciencecenter.org/

  10. #3 Good Job, God! 👏🏻

    We begin a look at Walt Brown’s 80 pieces of evidence across three broad areas of Science for a Creator! Wow, God is awesome! Book available to read online at https://book.creationsciencecenter.org/

  11. #2 ‘What God Hath Wrought’

    We talk about how to understand some of the reasons for word choices in the King James and how it enriches our understanding of God’s Word and our own language.

  12. #1 Jolly Burns Nicht!

    We read Robert Burns together as well as an excerpt from my new book on the life of Kahgegagahbowh, or George Copway, I Go Across the Water....

  13. #15 Merry Christmas!

    We share Christmas stories and greetings to our listeners around the world! 🎅🏻 Note: this woodcut of the bridge is from a yearbook from 1918.

  14. #14 A Thanksgiving Greeting

    Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

  15. #13 The Gales of November

    We talk about the sound of the autumn woods waking up, international prayer requests, and the inspirational life of Brother Andrew.

  16. #12 Chick Tracts & So Much More! David W. Daniels Interview

    In the world of Gospel Tracts, there is no better known publisher than Chick Publications. David W. Daniels has spent 25 years there and is the successor to Jack Chick. He is also a fearless researcher who has gone to great lengths to bring Biblical truths to light. A former kindergarten teacher,...

  17. Special Edition: Mourning Charlie Kirk

    We speak with Jake Westbrook about the inspiring example of Charlie Kirk and what we can take away from a tough week.

  18. #11 Filling the Soul with Good Things

    We talk about late summer nature notes and some interesting things the Old Testament points out about the soul.

  19. #10 Old-fashioned Summer

    We get back to our roots with nature notes and catching up on summer fun.

  20. #9 Discerning God’s Will

    Everybody’s favorite life-defining topic and a little rant about AI at the end. Proverbs 16:9. 🙏🏻

  21. #8 Brotherly Love? A Conversation with Jake and Maclane Westbrook

    Jake and Maclane Westbrook are brothers and creative collaborators who are known for their work on Yesterday Today. https://m.youtube.com/@yesterdaytoday7563 A podcast dedicated to vintage music and old time radio. We have a great conversation about aesthetics, contemporary problems, and the need...

  22. #7 Resurrection

    Happy Resurrection Day! He is risen! We talk about the prophecy Jesus fulfilled in Psalm 16 and what it means for us: joy, and lots of it.

  23. #6 Fishing with Fishers of Men: Interview with MN Mike Outdoors

    We have a great conversation with our guest, host of MN Mike Outdoors (@mnmikeoutdoors1970 on YouTube). We discuss some of his big fishing experiences as well as learning how to become a disciple of Christ as a young man. Enjoy!

  24. #5 Grace

    We talk about grace and how it is the foundation to our relationship with Christ and also a practical concept for life.

  25. #4 Hope

    Everybody needs it! Here’s how to get it!

  26. #3 Love

    Charity is not a dirty word! The law of love is both Christianity 101 and an eternal reality we never graduate from! Love leads to faith, and faith leads to love.

  27. #2 Faith

    We talk about how faith is a verb and a noun, and the lifestyle of the believer.

  28. #1 The Bible

    We begin our series on discipleship. Building off the Gospel episode we talk about how faith is not just what initially saves us, but becomes our lifestyle. Scripture is the prime nourishment of our faith.

  29. #12 The Gospel

    We answer the Philippian Jailer’s question which many have asked: What must I do to be saved? This is a resource to share with others.

  30. #11 Christmas Stories

    Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without stories and here is a grab bag of them, including the best one ever! Unwrap this collection of original and public domain stories. Merry Christmas to the whole Lift Bridge family! Note: I used a new microphone for this recording and it improved the overall...

  31. #10 A Thanksgiving Feast

    We enjoy a Thanksgiving feast together that hopefully will fill the soul!

  32. #9 Maple Leaf Rag

    We talk about autumn nature signs, how to pray like a warrior, and we wish everyone a happy Debi day!

  33. #8 Dinner Plate Dahlias

    We talk about a trip to the Boundary Waters, fall flowers, and some Bible Study on Revelation 1.

  34. #7 Late July

    We talk about animal babies, celebrating July 4th, and a Biblical short and sweet gospel presentation.

  35. July Update

    We have hit 300 listens!

  36. The Gospel Breakthrough of 62 AD

    In our first special, we consider did the gospel reach the entire world by 62 AD?

  37. #6 A World of Green

    We talk about a useful common plant, backyard gardens, and do some Bible Study on John 3.

  38. #5 Tulip Time

    We talk about the snowball of spring bloom, spring gardening, and learning how to rejoice with Paul in Philippians.

  39. #4 Dandy Season

    We talk about smelt, woodcock, and the picture of the Holy Spirit in John 3.

  40. #3 Resurrection Week

    We talk about some Spring signs, take a closer look at some Bible passages that have to do with Christ’s atonement and resurrection, and thank a very special listener!

  41. #2 The Wearing of the Green

    We talk about more early spring signs, give a book review, and discuss the Galilean wedding concept.

  42. #1 Spring In Our Step

    We talk about a very full start to the year, Spring signs, and I give a recommendation for a Bible Study method.

  43. New Year’s Greeting

    Happy New Year!

  44. #28 The Merry Heart

    We talk about Christmas preparations, how to deal with Christmas blues, and some insights into the familiar Christmas story.

  45. #27 All Things Thankful

    We talk about fun Thanksgiving Day traditions, the First Thanksgiving, and how the Pilgrims defy some of the common narratives.

  46. #26 November Sunrise

    We talk about how it is in the deer woods, gratitude at sunrise, and share a couple of poems composed in the deer stand.

  47. #25 The Last Fish Contest

    We talk about late fall changes, an annual fishing tradition, and wisdom in Proverbs.

  48. #24 Harvest Home

    We talk about the wonderful aesthetic of fall and the shield of faith.

  49. #23 Awesome Autumn

    We talk about the beginning of a beloved season, fall traditions, and a Biblical cryptid: the fiery flying serpent.

  50. #22 Great Late Summer

    We talk about great late summer traditions, living as a new creature, how to plan better, and enjoying the season of bird migration.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Coming to you from the great Northwoods, this podcast seeks to be uplifting and encouraging as we talk about whatever we find interesting: animals, the outdoors, stories, authors, current events, and Bible study.

HOSTED BY

John Lawrey

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Coming to you from the great Northwoods, this podcast seeks to be uplifting and encouraging as we talk about whatever we find interesting: animals, the outdoors, stories, authors, current events, and Bible study.

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