The Freedom Bridge

Send a textIn this episode of The Freedom Bridge, Abbey opens her heart and shares a deeply personal reflection on comfort, where we look for it and how often we turn to things that can never truly satisfy us. Drawing from her own life, Abbey shares about using food as a source of comfort for many years, even while knowing it wasn’t working and never fully healing the ache she was trying to soothe. She explores how easy it is to forget to go to God, even when we know He is the ultimate source of peace and rest.Abbey gently reminds us that Jesus is not disappointed in our searching. He understands our need for comfort. What He offers is something deeper and lasting. She reflects on how God invites us to rest in the truth that He wants the best for us, not just temporary relief, but true restoration of our hearts, minds, and spirits.This episode encourages listeners to pause and ask themselves where they are running when life feels heavy. Abbey points us back to prayer and Scripture as places of refuge, reminding us that comfort in Christ is always available, always patient, and always enough. Whether you’re a new believer or someone who has walked with God for years, this episode is an invitation to cross the bridge from temporary comfort to lasting peace in Jesus.Support the show

Send a textIn this testimony, Abbey sits down with Carlos, a former gang member and bodyguard whose life was once fueled by control, power, and pride. After the collapse of his second marriage, he hit a breaking point that opened the door to an encounter with Jesus, one that began with a simple instruction to pray for others, even though he didn’t know how to pray.Now living in Virginia, far from his roots in the Bronx, Carlos shares how salvation transformed not only his heart but his entire identity. Today, he is remarried, walking in peace, and boldly building two new businesses: Lens of Faith Photography and a faith-driven clothing brand declaring the message “Jesus Heal My Heart.”Join us as he opens up about his journey from aggression to grace, the freedom he found in Christ, and how God is using his story to inspire healing and purpose in others.To reach out to Carlos: Facebook: @newyorkthebodyguardInstagram: @newyork_thebodyguardSupport the show

Send a textIn this episode Abbey shares her journey of starting The Freedom Bridge nonprofit organization. She emphasizes the importance of faith, community, and love through personal stories and spiritual insights. Abbey discusses the mission and values of The Freedom Bridge, plans for future initiatives, and the significance of aligning finances with God's teachings. She encourages listeners to seek God's guidance in their lives, highlighting the power of prayer and relationship with the Lord. Join Abbey as she embarks on this mission to serve and uplift her community through faith and compassion.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:42 Opening Prayer01:15 The Birth of The Freedom Bridge Nonprofit03:17 Mission and Values03:58 Future Plans and Community Support05:09 Personal Reflections on Faith and Finances09:53 Encouragement and Final Thoughts19:45 Call to Action and FarewellSupport the show

Send a textIn this episode, Abbey shares her personal journey from living in survival mode to embracing the present moment through faith. She discusses the importance of daily gratitude, prayer, and being grounded in the Lord's presence. Abbey opens up about her past struggles, the transformative power of her faith, and offers practical advice on how to move from merely surviving to truly thriving. Join Abbey for an insightful and heartfelt conversation on finding peace and purpose in everyday life.00:00 Introduction to the Freedom Bridge Podcast00:17 Life in Survival Mode02:30 Finding Presence in Daily Life04:19 Gratitude and Contentment05:45 Overcoming Past Trauma10:20 The Power of Prayer and Faith16:49 Transforming Your Mindset22:37 Conclusion and EncouragementSupport the show

Send a textIn this deeply personal episode of the Freedom Bridge Podcast, host Abbey Morehead shares her own experience with abortion, reflecting on her personal journey from being pro-choice to staunchly pro-life. She discusses the emotional and spiritual ramifications that followed, how she found healing through her faith in God, and offers compassion and understanding to others who have faced similar choices. Abbey emphasizes the importance of turning to God for guidance, love, and healing, and encourages listeners to seek forgiveness and comfort through their spiritual journey.00:00 Introduction to the Freedom Bridge Podcast00:23 Personal Story: My Experience with Abortion04:30 The Emotional and Physical Aftermath07:55 Spiritual Insights and Biblical References11:46 Healing and Repentance16:28 Encouragement and Final Thoughts27:28 Closing Prayer and GratitudeSupport the show

Send a textJoin Abbey as she shares a profound and emotional testimony of her spiritual transformation. She opens up about her past struggles with self-worth and her search for peace, which led to a startling and divine encounter during a weekend trip with friends. Hear how a near-death experience brought her to a revelation of God's presence and the profound impact it's had on her life since. Abbey's moving testimony outlines her journey from feeling lost to finding purpose and meaning in her faith. This heartfelt story emphasizes God's grace, the power of surrender, and the incredible ways faith can change a life.00:00 Introduction to the Freedom Bridge00:11 A Divine Revelation00:42 The Night I Was Saved01:23 Struggles and Seeking03:12 A Weekend Away03:52 A Life-Changing Experience11:31 A New Perspective14:04 Surrendering to Jesus17:21 A Grateful HeartSupport the show

Send a textAbbey Morehead, host of The Freedom Bridge, returns for season two. In this heartfelt episode she shares her personal journey through grief, exploring its many forms and the profound impact it has on our lives. She discusses how grief is not only about the loss of loved ones but can also stem from unfulfilled dreams, lost opportunities, and broken relationships. Abbey candidly opens up about her own experiences with grief and the healing and comfort she found through faith in Jesus. She provides practical steps for processing grief, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging emotions, seeking scripture, and relying on God's promises. Join Abbey for an inspiring conversation about finding hope and healing through God's love and grace.00:00 Introduction to The Freedom Bridge00:51 Facing Grief and Its Many Forms03:56 Personal Experiences with Grief12:13 Steps to Healing Through Faith20:54 Encouragement and Final ThoughtsSupport the show

Send a textThe last episode's title was Dear Rejection: We're Done, but this week's episode proves that letting go is rarely easy. Abbey opens up about her recent battle with the spirit of rejection and the heavy emotional toll it has taken on her. With vulnerability, she shares how self-doubt, body image struggles, and feelings of unworthiness crept back in, even though she knows God's truth. It’s a moment of real talk about how past pain can resurface, even when we thought we’d moved on.Abbey takes us through her journey of realizing that while she had forgiven others, she hadn’t yet truly forgiven herself. That self-forgiveness became the missing piece in her healing, and she explores how old wounds can quietly shape our thoughts and how the enemy uses those insecurities to keep us stuck.She also dives into the connection between emotional battles and physical health, candidly discussing her relationship with food and how generational patterns and spiritual strongholds have played a role in her life. Through it all, she reminds listeners that healing isn’t just physical; it’s deeply spiritual.But there’s a breakthrough. Abbey shares how a powerful shift happened when she spent intentional time with God: praying, studying scripture, and clearing her space from spiritual heaviness. With help from her community of prayer warriors and a renewed connection to the Lord, she began to feel herself again: free, joyful, and grounded in truth.This episode is a gentle but powerful reminder: you’re not alone in your struggles, and sometimes the most important healing starts with grace, for yourself.Support the show

Send a textIn this episode, Abbey gets real about one of the most sneaky and destructive forces many of us deal with: the spirit of rejection. From shame and guilt to anxiety and isolation, she shares how rejection weaves itself into our thoughts, relationships, and even our physical health.Abbey opens up about her own lifelong struggle with feeling unworthy and unloved, and how she's learning to trade those lies for God's truth. It's not always easy, but she's walking it out, one brave step at a time (like recording this episode!).You’ll hear reflections on how rejection can lead to hardened hearts, chaos, and hiding behind independence. But more importantly, you’ll hear how freedom begins when we stop living out of fear and start believing what God says about us: that we are loved, chosen, and created on purpose for a purpose.You'll hear relatable stories (hello, messy houses with four kids!), a bit of laughter, and a whole lot of grace. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like they weren’t enough, and is ready to rest in the truth that they are.So take a breath and join Abbey as she reminds us that we don’t have to carry the weight of rejection anymore because Jesus already did.Support the show

Send a textThis week, Abbey sits down with Favian, fiancé of last week's guest, Darcelle, for a real conversation about dreams, detours, and redemption. Favian opens up about his first love (basketball), how it shaped his early life, and the hard lessons he faced when life didn’t follow the plan. From tough college experiences and struggles with self-sabotage, to finding a deeper purpose beyond sports and life-altering choices, Favian shares his story with honesty, humility, and a little humor too. He credits his renewed relationship with Jesus and finding the woman God made for him with changing his life. If you've ever felt lost after a dream didn't work out, or wrestled with trying to find your way back to yourself, this one will hit close to home. Tune in for a raw and redemptive conversation that reminds us all: it’s never too late for a new beginning.You can find out more about Favian's clothing line, Winning Crowns, on Instagram at @winning_crowns or on his website: https://win-crowns.shop/Support the show

Send a textIn this heartfelt episode, we hear from Darcelle who takes us through her courageous journey of leaving a stable 15-year federal government job to pursue her passion in behavioral health and whole-person wellness. Guided by faith and a deep desire for fulfillment, she shares what it looked like to take a leap into the unknown, trading comfort for calling, and the highs and lows that came with it.2024 tested her deeply, from financial struggles and career uncertainty to being scammed out of thousands of dollars by a fraudulent job scheme. Through it all, she leaned on prayer, community, and the unwavering belief that she was being led to something greater. Her vulnerability about the fears, doubts, and discouragement she faced makes this episode relatable to anyone who's ever followed a dream through difficulties. Now working at a nonprofit supporting individuals with serious mental health challenges, she finds purpose in bridging the gap between clients and clinical support, offering guidance, care, and community. Her work is more than a job; it’s a reflection of her own healing journey and faith walk, which began in childhood and deepened during the pandemic.This episode is an encouraging reminder that purpose often lives on the other side of fear, and that while faith isn’t always easy, it’s worth it. Whether you’re considering a major life change or just need reassurance that you're not alone in the struggle, this conversation will speak to your soul.You can follow Darcelle's journey on Instagram - @_thehope_dealer_.Support the show

Send a textIn today’s episode, Abbey's talking about something real, raw, and deeply important: generational trauma. Whether you've heard it called generational curses in church or intergenerational trauma in therapy, the truth is, many of us are carrying patterns, pain, and survival habits we never chose.Abbey shares about how unhealed wounds can shape our children, our faith, and even our identity, but also how Jesus gives us the power and authority to break those chains.If you've ever felt like the black sheep, struggled with patterns that don’t make sense, or wondered why healing feels so lonely sometimes, this episode is a reminder that you're not broken. You’re becoming. You are not what happened to you or those who came before you. You are a child of God, and you are deeply loved.Tune in for truth, encouragement, and some real talk on healing, breaking cycles, and stepping into the freedom that’s already yours.Support the show

Send a textIn this episode, we hear Ray's jaw-dropping and faith-filled life story. Buckle up. It's a rollercoaster.Ray opens up to Abbey about his past struggles with drug addiction, homelessness, violence, and some seriously close calls with the law (we're talking a potential 50 year sentence). He shares candidly about living in his car, couch-hopping, and how, through it all, God always found a way to keep a roof over his head, even if just temporarily.We also dive into his emotional and spiritual journey, from being a church kid with a big heart who looked up to his God-fearing grandfather to straying far from that path. After a brutal, life-threatening attack, Ray had a powerful near-death encounter where he says he met Jesus. Now, Ray is sober, full of faith, and deeply reflective. He talks about how his past doesn't define him, how God's grace saved him, and how he's growing into the man he always wanted to be, for himself and for his daughter.There’s pain, yes, but also humor, hope, and one incredible comeback story. Ray reminds us that no matter how far you fall, there’s always a way back and it might just come at 2:30 AM with God chuckling, “Welcome to the fight.”Feel free to reach out to Ray at [email protected] the show

Send a textIn this episode, Abbey dives into a question that hits home for so many of us—whose voice are you listening to the most? Abbey talks about the stories we tell ourselves, the lies we often believe, and how those voices shape our lives. She opens up about a personal moment from her childhood that planted a seed of doubt in her heart—one that left her feeling unworthy and unloved—only to later realize how much the enemy uses these moments to hold us back. Looking back, Abbey sees how God was always there, even when she didn’t realize it. The enemy wants us to believe we’re not enough, but that’s just not the truth.If you’ve ever struggled with feeling unworthy or unloved, this episode is for you. We break down those lies and remind ourselves of the truth—God’s love is constant, and He has a purpose for each of us. No matter what your past looks like, you are loved, you are worthy, and you are never alone.Support the show

Send a textIn this deeply moving episode, our guest, Lindsey Brallier, shares with Abbey an unfiltered and powerful testimony of survival, resilience, and transformation. From experiencing betrayal and abuse at a young age to battling addiction and homelessness, she takes us through the darkest moments of her life. She opens up about the pain of losing her innocence, struggling with addiction, enduring a toxic and abusive relationship, and facing the devastating loss of her father.Despite the overwhelming darkness, she found redemption through faith, ultimately surrendering to God and discovering the strength to reclaim her life. With raw honesty, she discusses the journey to sobriety, the role of faith in her healing, and the peace she has found in her newfound purpose.This episode is a testament to the power of resilience, the impact of faith, and the possibility of transformation. If you or someone you know is struggling with abuse, addiction, or loss, know that there is hope—and you are not alone. Lindsey is open to listeners reaching out to her [email protected] in for a powerful conversation about overcoming pain, finding faith, and embracing a future filled with hope.Support the show

Send a textIn this powerful episode, we dive deep into the story of Job and how his unwavering faith in God carried him through unimaginable loss and hardship. Drawing from personal experiences and spiritual insights, we explore how struggles in life — from financial stress to relationship challenges — can be opportunities for growth, reflection, and a stronger connection with God.Abbey shares how to stay resilient and resist the enemy's attempts to shake your faith, and why it's crucial to ask "What is God trying to teach me?" instead of "Why me?". Whether you're facing trials or seeking deeper spiritual fulfillment, this episode offers encouragement to stay grounded in faith and trust in God's greater plan.Support the show