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    <title>The Bridge Church</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the official podcast for The Bridge Church in Bradenton, FL. </p>
<p>This podcast features impactful sermons from our pastors, as well as other conversations that will challenge and encourage followers of Christ. For more information about the Bridge Church, text NEWHERE to 941-281-3344, or visit us online at bridgechurchfl.com. </p>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:58:51 -0300</pubDate>
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        <copyright>Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.</copyright>
    <category>Religion &amp; Spirituality:Christianity</category>
    <ttl>1440</ttl>
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        <title>It's Worth It For The One</title>
        <itunes:title>It's Worth It For The One</itunes:title>
        <link>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/its-worth-it-for-the-one/</link>
                    <comments>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/its-worth-it-for-the-one/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:58:51 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Paul’s life was driven by one clear goal: bringing glory to God by helping
people come to know Jesus. In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul explains how he was
willing to adjust his preferences, build common ground with people, and live
with intentional discipline so that others could hear the gospel and live a life
that glorifies God.</p>
<p>
This passage challenges us to consider how our own lives reflect that same
mission. If people matter to God, then the way we live, love, and interact with
others matters too. Take some time to discuss/contemplate three key lessons
from Paul about why pursuing God’s glory and people’s salvation is “worth it
for the one.”</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Paul’s life was driven by one clear goal: bringing glory to God by helping<br>
people come to know Jesus. In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul explains how he was<br>
willing to adjust his preferences, build common ground with people, and live<br>
with intentional discipline so that others could hear the gospel and live a life<br>
that glorifies God.</p>
<p><br>
This passage challenges us to consider how our own lives reflect that same<br>
mission. If people matter to God, then the way we live, love, and interact with<br>
others matters too. Take some time to discuss/contemplate three key lessons<br>
from Paul about why pursuing God’s glory and people’s salvation is “worth it<br>
for the one.”</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Paul’s life was driven by one clear goal: bringing glory to God by helpingpeople come to know Jesus. In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul explains how he waswilling to adjust his preferences, build common ground with people, and livewith intentional discipline so that others could hear the gospel and live a lifethat glorifies God.
This passage challenges us to consider how our own lives reflect that samemission. If people matter to God, then the way we live, love, and interact withothers matters too. Take some time to discuss/contemplate three key lessonsfrom Paul about why pursuing God’s glory and people’s salvation is “worth itfor the one.”]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The Choice of Spiritual Growth</title>
        <itunes:title>The Choice of Spiritual Growth</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/the-choice-of-spiritual-growth/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:29:25 -0300</pubDate>
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        <title>Vision Sunday</title>
        <itunes:title>Vision Sunday</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/vision-sunday/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:41:34 -0300</pubDate>
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        <itunes:author>The Bridge Church</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2390</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
        <title>The Mind of Christ - A New Way of Living</title>
        <itunes:title>The Mind of Christ - A New Way of Living</itunes:title>
        <link>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/the-mind-of-christ-a-new-way-of-living/</link>
                    <comments>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/the-mind-of-christ-a-new-way-of-living/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:25:43 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you experienced the frustration of wanting something to happen but
feeling like it was out of your control and not knowing what to do? The battle
of this tension is often fought from an understanding and trust in God’s
sovereignty.</p>
<p>This is a new way of thinking for most people. According to 1
Corinthians 2:16, believers are given the “mind of Christ.” That means
following Jesus doesn’t just change our behavior — it changes how we see
everything: people, purpose, control, expectations, and even our role in others’
spiritual growth.</p>
<p>
The message challenged us to understand:
• What we can do.
• What we can’t do.
• And how to trust God with what only He can do.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you experienced the frustration of wanting something to happen but<br>
feeling like it was out of your control and not knowing what to do? The battle<br>
of this tension is often fought from an understanding and trust in God’s<br>
sovereignty.</p>
<p>This is a new way of thinking for most people. According to 1<br>
Corinthians 2:16, believers are given the “mind of Christ.” That means<br>
following Jesus doesn’t just change our behavior — it changes how we see<br>
everything: people, purpose, control, expectations, and even our role in others’<br>
spiritual growth.</p>
<p><br>
The message challenged us to understand:<br>
• What we can do.<br>
• What we can’t do.<br>
• And how to trust God with what only He can do.</p>
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This is a new way of thinking for most people. According to 1Corinthians 2:16, believers are given the “mind of Christ.” That meansfollowing Jesus doesn’t just change our behavior — it changes how we seeeverything: people, purpose, control, expectations, and even our role in others’spiritual growth.
The message challenged us to understand:• What we can do.• What we can’t do.• And how to trust God with what only He can do.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>The Bridge Church</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>What Do You See? (2.8.2026)</title>
        <itunes:title>What Do You See? (2.8.2026)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/what-do-you-see-282026/</link>
                    <comments>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/what-do-you-see-282026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:17:08 -0400</pubDate>
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        <itunes:author>The Bridge Church</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2165</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>Prayer and Fasting (2.1.2026)</title>
        <itunes:title>Prayer and Fasting (2.1.2026)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/prayer-and-fasting-212026/</link>
                    <comments>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/prayer-and-fasting-212026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:03:52 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>The Bridge Church</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2309</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>Community in Motion (1.25.2026)</title>
        <itunes:title>Community in Motion (1.25.2026)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/community-in-motion-1252026/</link>
                    <comments>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/community-in-motion-1252026/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:56:30 -0400</pubDate>
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        <itunes:author>The Bridge Church</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2304</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>Baptism (1.18.2025)</title>
        <itunes:title>Baptism (1.18.2025)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/baptism-1182025/</link>
                    <comments>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/baptism-1182025/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:05:50 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This week we talked about baptism—what it is, why it matters, and why it’s such an important step for followers of Jesus. In Acts 2, we see that when  people believed the Gospel, they didn’t wait years to respond—they believed and were baptized as a public and obedient step of devotion to God. Baptism doesn’t save us, but it shows something has already happened inside of us. It is an outward expression of an inward transformation—a way  of saying, “My life belongs to Jesus now.” </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week we talked about baptism—what it is, why it matters, and why it’s such an important step for followers of Jesus. In Acts 2, we see that when  people believed the Gospel, they didn’t wait years to respond—they believed and were baptized as a public and obedient step of devotion to God. Baptism doesn’t save us, but it shows something has already happened inside of us. It is an outward expression of an inward transformation—a way  of saying, “My life belongs to Jesus now.” </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we talked about baptism—what it is, why it matters, and why it’s such an important step for followers of Jesus. In Acts 2, we see that when  people believed the Gospel, they didn’t wait years to respond—they believed and were baptized as a public and obedient step of devotion to God. Baptism doesn’t save us, but it shows something has already happened inside of us. It is an outward expression of an inward transformation—a way  of saying, “My life belongs to Jesus now.” ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>The Bridge Church</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1747</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>A Deeper Connection (1.11.2025)</title>
        <itunes:title>A Deeper Connection (1.11.2025)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/a-deeper-connection-1112025/</link>
                    <comments>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/a-deeper-connection-1112025/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:53:22 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>A new beginning can be so exciting. The thrill and adventure that come along with them. But the adventure of something new also needs an understanding and a plan for what comes next. When we trust in Jesus, we begin a new life— but a new life requires new priorities. In Acts 2, the first believers didn’t just believe differently; they lived differently. They chose devotions that helped them stay deeply connected to God. When we begin a new life with Jesus,  EVERYTHING changes. So how do we embrace new devotions to deepen our connection with a personal God?  </p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new beginning can be so exciting. The thrill and adventure that come along with them. But the adventure of something new also needs an understanding and a plan for what comes next. When we trust in Jesus, we begin a new life— but a new life requires new priorities. In Acts 2, the first believers didn’t just believe differently; they lived differently. They chose devotions that helped them stay deeply connected to God. When we begin a new life with Jesus,  EVERYTHING changes. So how do we embrace new devotions to deepen our connection with a personal God?  </p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new beginning can be so exciting. The thrill and adventure that come along with them. But the adventure of something new also needs an understanding and a plan for what comes next. When we trust in Jesus, we begin a new life— but a new life requires new priorities. In Acts 2, the first believers didn’t just believe differently; they lived differently. They chose devotions that helped them stay deeply connected to God. When we begin a new life with Jesus,  EVERYTHING changes. So how do we embrace new devotions to deepen our connection with a personal God?  
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>The Bridge Church</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2902</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>A New Devotion (1.4.2025)</title>
        <itunes:title>A New Devotion (1.4.2025)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/a-new-devotion-142025/</link>
                    <comments>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/a-new-devotion-142025/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:40:21 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>As we step into a new year, it’s natural to think about change—new habits,  new goals, new desires. But Scripture reminds us that lasting change requires more that new years resolutions. </p>
<p>In Acts 2, we see people who encountered the truth about Jesus and were  confronted with a powerful question: “What should we do?” Their lives were changed not just because God is able, but because they were willing. This passage shows us that while we don’t control every outcome, we do choose our beliefs, our actions, and our devotions. </p>
<p>Over the next month, we will discover what it means to live fully devoted to  Jesus and how a different tomorrow requires different devotions today. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As we step into a new year, it’s natural to think about change—new habits,  new goals, new desires. But Scripture reminds us that lasting change requires more that new years resolutions. </p>
<p>In Acts 2, we see people who encountered the truth about Jesus and were  confronted with a powerful question: <em>“What should we do?” </em>Their lives were changed not just because God is able, but because they were willing. This passage shows us that while we don’t control every outcome, we do choose our beliefs, our actions, and our devotions. </p>
<p>Over the next month, we will discover what it means to live fully devoted to  Jesus and how a different tomorrow requires different devotions today. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we step into a new year, it’s natural to think about change—new habits,  new goals, new desires. But Scripture reminds us that lasting change requires more that new years resolutions. 
In Acts 2, we see people who encountered the truth about Jesus and were  confronted with a powerful question: “What should we do?” Their lives were changed not just because God is able, but because they were willing. This passage shows us that while we don’t control every outcome, we do choose our beliefs, our actions, and our devotions. 
Over the next month, we will discover what it means to live fully devoted to  Jesus and how a different tomorrow requires different devotions today. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>The Bridge Church</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2219</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>Christmas Eve at The Bridge</title>
        <itunes:title>Christmas Eve at The Bridge</itunes:title>
        <link>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/christmas-eve-at-the-bridge/</link>
                    <comments>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/christmas-eve-at-the-bridge/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:17:17 -0400</pubDate>
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        <itunes:author>The Bridge Church</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1691</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>Taking Hold of Hope</title>
        <itunes:title>Taking Hold of Hope</itunes:title>
        <link>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/taking-hold-of-hope/</link>
                    <comments>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/taking-hold-of-hope/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:03:34 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>One of the hardest things we ever learn as Christ followers is waiting on God. Yet it is
one of the Lord’s favorite tools to purify our desires and to mature in our faith. Today we
will look at a rarely talked about part of the Christmas story, but one that has so much to
draw from to help us in our times of waiting.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the hardest things we ever learn as Christ followers is waiting on God. Yet it is<br>
one of the Lord’s favorite tools to purify our desires and to mature in our faith. Today we<br>
will look at a rarely talked about part of the Christmas story, but one that has so much to<br>
draw from to help us in our times of waiting.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the hardest things we ever learn as Christ followers is waiting on God. Yet it isone of the Lord’s favorite tools to purify our desires and to mature in our faith. Today wewill look at a rarely talked about part of the Christmas story, but one that has so much todraw from to help us in our times of waiting.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>The Bridge Church</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2303</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>The Power of an Invitation</title>
        <itunes:title>The Power of an Invitation</itunes:title>
        <link>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-an-invitation/</link>
                    <comments>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-an-invitation/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:51:39 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>When people met Jesus and realized that he was the Messiah, their lives were forever
changed. The title “Messiah” literally means the “anointed one” or the “chosen one”
sent by God to bring liberation. The title “Christ” also means the same.</p>
<p>
The good news is that it is still the same today as it was 2000 years ago. When people
today come to realize that Jesus is indeed the Messiah who sets them free from the
penalty of sin, death and evil, their faith in him enables them to begin a new life with
Christ - having received his forgiveness and the power of a new birth.</p>
<p>
God’s mission is still in effect and followers of Jesus are still the ones to bring hope to
our world. This week we will take a very hands-on and practical approach to applying
the message. In Acts 1:8, Jesus said, “You will be my witnesses….” While we’re not all
called to be evangelists, every Christian is called to share the Good News of Jesus.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When people met Jesus and realized that he was the Messiah, their lives were forever<br>
changed. The title “Messiah” literally means the “anointed one” or the “chosen one”<br>
sent by God to bring liberation. The title “Christ” also means the same.</p>
<p><br>
The good news is that it is still the same today as it was 2000 years ago. When people<br>
today come to realize that Jesus is indeed the Messiah who sets them free from the<br>
penalty of sin, death and evil, their faith in him enables them to begin a new life with<br>
Christ - having received his forgiveness and the power of a new birth.</p>
<p><br>
God’s mission is still in effect and followers of Jesus are still the ones to bring hope to<br>
our world. This week we will take a very hands-on and practical approach to applying<br>
the message. In Acts 1:8, Jesus said, “You will be my witnesses….” While we’re not all<br>
called to be evangelists, every Christian is called to share the Good News of Jesus.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/atwt73nhn7d6nkzw/The_Power_of_an_Invitationblpve.mp3" length="69192661" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When people met Jesus and realized that he was the Messiah, their lives were foreverchanged. The title “Messiah” literally means the “anointed one” or the “chosen one”sent by God to bring liberation. The title “Christ” also means the same.
The good news is that it is still the same today as it was 2000 years ago. When peopletoday come to realize that Jesus is indeed the Messiah who sets them free from thepenalty of sin, death and evil, their faith in him enables them to begin a new life withChrist - having received his forgiveness and the power of a new birth.
God’s mission is still in effect and followers of Jesus are still the ones to bring hope toour world. This week we will take a very hands-on and practical approach to applyingthe message. In Acts 1:8, Jesus said, “You will be my witnesses….” While we’re not allcalled to be evangelists, every Christian is called to share the Good News of Jesus.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>The Bridge Church</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2882</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>A Meeting that can Change Everything</title>
        <itunes:title>A Meeting that can Change Everything</itunes:title>
        <link>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/a-meeting-that-can-change-everything/</link>
                    <comments>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/a-meeting-that-can-change-everything/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:32:19 -0400</pubDate>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">thebridgechurch.podbean.com/373c0776-b613-3bdf-bd80-3303c2f432c5</guid>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>How many hours have you spent searching for that perfect Christmas present
for the ones you love? Constantly seeing options, and constantly questioning
which one is the right option. Hoping and waiting for that perfect gift to make
itself known to you. Much like that, we are constantly searching in our lives.
Throughout every season of life, people are searching—searching for purpose,
peace, direction, hope, or the “one thing” they feel is missing.
In the same way, throughout generations the people of God were waiting and
searching for one thing above all else: the Messiah — the anointed one sent
by God to save the world. They waited through seasons of struggle, despair,
sin, and joy looking for the One who would bring salvation and restoration.
The Christmas story reveals to the world that Jesus is what the world has
been waiting for. He is that Messiah, the Christ, the One sent to bring light,
new life, and the presence of God into the world. The Gospels show us not only
what Jesus did, but what He still does in the lives of those who encounter Him.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How many hours have you spent searching for that perfect Christmas present<br>
for the ones you love? Constantly seeing options, and constantly questioning<br>
which one is the right option. Hoping and waiting for that perfect gift to make<br>
itself known to you. Much like that, we are constantly searching in our lives.<br>
Throughout every season of life, people are searching—searching for purpose,<br>
peace, direction, hope, or the “one thing” they feel is missing.<br>
In the same way, throughout generations the people of God were waiting and<br>
searching for one thing above all else: the Messiah — the anointed one sent<br>
by God to save the world. They waited through seasons of struggle, despair,<br>
sin, and joy looking for the One who would bring salvation and restoration.<br>
The Christmas story reveals to the world that Jesus is what the world has<br>
been waiting for. He is that Messiah, the Christ, the One sent to bring light,<br>
new life, and the presence of God into the world. The Gospels show us not only<br>
what Jesus did, but what He still does in the lives of those who encounter Him.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/njmwpzaciztdd7a3/A_Meeting_that_Can_Change_Everythingb38nd.mp3" length="65627851" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How many hours have you spent searching for that perfect Christmas presentfor the ones you love? Constantly seeing options, and constantly questioningwhich one is the right option. Hoping and waiting for that perfect gift to makeitself known to you. Much like that, we are constantly searching in our lives.Throughout every season of life, people are searching—searching for purpose,peace, direction, hope, or the “one thing” they feel is missing.In the same way, throughout generations the people of God were waiting andsearching for one thing above all else: the Messiah — the anointed one sentby God to save the world. They waited through seasons of struggle, despair,sin, and joy looking for the One who would bring salvation and restoration.The Christmas story reveals to the world that Jesus is what the world hasbeen waiting for. He is that Messiah, the Christ, the One sent to bring light,new life, and the presence of God into the world. The Gospels show us not onlywhat Jesus did, but what He still does in the lives of those who encounter Him.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>The Bridge Church</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2733</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            </item>
    <item>
        <title>The Dwelling Place: The Heart of Worship with Laura Littleton Pt. 1</title>
        <itunes:title>The Dwelling Place: The Heart of Worship with Laura Littleton Pt. 1</itunes:title>
        <link>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/the-dwelling-place-the-heart-of-worship-with-laura-littleton/</link>
                    <comments>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/the-dwelling-place-the-heart-of-worship-with-laura-littleton/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:40:02 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Hello and welcome to Episode 2 of the Dwelling Place with Pastor Kristine Ashley. </p>
<p>On today's episode, we welcome a very special guest, Laura Littleton, as we discuss her journey and the heart of worship. </p>
<p>We hope this episode is a blessing to you, and we are so excited to continue this journey with you all! </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello and welcome to Episode 2 of the Dwelling Place with Pastor Kristine Ashley. </p>
<p>On today's episode, we welcome a very special guest, Laura Littleton, as we discuss her journey and the heart of worship. </p>
<p>We hope this episode is a blessing to you, and we are so excited to continue this journey with you all! </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hello and welcome to Episode 2 of the Dwelling Place with Pastor Kristine Ashley. 
On today's episode, we welcome a very special guest, Laura Littleton, as we discuss her journey and the heart of worship. 
We hope this episode is a blessing to you, and we are so excited to continue this journey with you all! ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>The Bridge Church</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3834</itunes:duration>
        <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
        <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>The Joy We Need (11.2.2025)</title>
        <itunes:title>The Joy We Need (11.2.2025)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/the-joy-we-need-1122025/</link>
                    <comments>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/the-joy-we-need-1122025/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:34:09 -0400</pubDate>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">thebridgechurch.podbean.com/df93b362-0129-385c-8a56-8c261f51f94c</guid>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>As we step into the season of Thanksgiving and Christmas, we’re surrounded
by opportunities for joy — yet many of us still feel like something is missing. In
this message, we’re reminded that the joy we need isn’t found in holidays,
possessions, or perfect circumstances. Paul’s call to “always be full of joy in
the Lord” (Philippians 4:4) may seem unrealistic — until we realize that true joy
is not about what happens around us, but what’s happening within us
through the Holy Spirit. Christian joy is deep and beautiful. But in order to
really discover the Joy we need we must define it to understand it. Let’s use
this definition of joy for the next couple of weeks.</p>
<p>
Christian joy is a good feeling in the soul, produced by the Holy Spirit, and
expressed through our life, as He causes us to see the beauty of Christ in and around the world.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As we step into the season of Thanksgiving and Christmas, we’re surrounded<br>
by opportunities for joy — yet many of us still feel like something is missing. In<br>
this message, we’re reminded that the joy we need isn’t found in holidays,<br>
possessions, or perfect circumstances. Paul’s call to “always be full of joy in<br>
the Lord” (Philippians 4:4) may seem unrealistic — until we realize that true joy<br>
is not about what happens around us, but what’s happening within us<br>
through the Holy Spirit. Christian joy is deep and beautiful. But in order to<br>
really discover the Joy we need we must define it to understand it. Let’s use<br>
this definition of joy for the next couple of weeks.</p>
<p><br>
Christian joy is a good feeling in the soul, produced by the Holy Spirit, and<br>
expressed through our life, as He causes us to see the beauty of Christ in and around the world.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6exp7rf4zgjmjzn3/The_Joy_We_Needbpvf0.mp3" length="61456879" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we step into the season of Thanksgiving and Christmas, we’re surroundedby opportunities for joy — yet many of us still feel like something is missing. Inthis message, we’re reminded that the joy we need isn’t found in holidays,possessions, or perfect circumstances. Paul’s call to “always be full of joy inthe Lord” (Philippians 4:4) may seem unrealistic — until we realize that true joyis not about what happens around us, but what’s happening within usthrough the Holy Spirit. Christian joy is deep and beautiful. But in order toreally discover the Joy we need we must define it to understand it. Let’s usethis definition of joy for the next couple of weeks.
Christian joy is a good feeling in the soul, produced by the Holy Spirit, andexpressed through our life, as He causes us to see the beauty of Christ in and around the world.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>The Bridge Church</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2559</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            </item>
    <item>
        <title>Trusting God and Seeing His Glory (10.26.2025)</title>
        <itunes:title>Trusting God and Seeing His Glory (10.26.2025)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/trusting-god-and-seeing-his-glory-10262025/</link>
                    <comments>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/trusting-god-and-seeing-his-glory-10262025/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:12:45 -0400</pubDate>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">thebridgechurch.podbean.com/9e3ee55a-5fef-3377-80d5-696725f24043</guid>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Trust doesn’t happen instantly—it’s something that develops over time as we
experience God’s faithfulness. From the Israelites’ journey in Exodus, we learn
that God doesn’t just want to deliver us; He wants to teach us to trust Him in
every step—through His direction, provision, and presence. This study invites
us to reflect on how God has revealed His character and proven Himself
trustworthy, even when life doesn’t make sense. Just like Israel, we are invited
to trust Him not only in our words but in our choices, our perspective, and our
daily obedience.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Trust doesn’t happen instantly—it’s something that develops over time as we<br>
experience God’s faithfulness. From the Israelites’ journey in Exodus, we learn<br>
that God doesn’t just want to deliver us; He wants to teach us to trust Him in<br>
every step—through His direction, provision, and presence. This study invites<br>
us to reflect on how God has revealed His character and proven Himself<br>
trustworthy, even when life doesn’t make sense. Just like Israel, we are invited<br>
to trust Him not only in our words but in our choices, our perspective, and our<br>
daily obedience.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6bwxyi246ubiafxc/Trustine_God_and_Seeing_His_Glory70t0u.mp3" length="54666524" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Trust doesn’t happen instantly—it’s something that develops over time as weexperience God’s faithfulness. From the Israelites’ journey in Exodus, we learnthat God doesn’t just want to deliver us; He wants to teach us to trust Him inevery step—through His direction, provision, and presence. This study invitesus to reflect on how God has revealed His character and proven Himselftrustworthy, even when life doesn’t make sense. Just like Israel, we are invitedto trust Him not only in our words but in our choices, our perspective, and ourdaily obedience.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>The Bridge Church</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2276</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            </item>
    <item>
        <title>The Dwelling Place: Introduction</title>
        <itunes:title>The Dwelling Place: Introduction</itunes:title>
        <link>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/the-dwelling-place-introduction/</link>
                    <comments>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/the-dwelling-place-introduction/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:54:26 -0300</pubDate>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e4397a84-20fb-3053-beae-babc2dedc45e</guid>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Hello and welcome to The Dwelling Place, a Bridge Church Podcast with Pastor Kristine. </p>
<p>Hello and welcome to the Dwelling Place, a podcast where we reflect on the beauty of our Savior and build relationships with our fellow sisters. I pray this space is sacred for you, and that you can enter into God's presence in peace and love through discussion and encouragement!</p>
<p>Thank you so much for listening along. Be sure to like our page and subscribe to be notified when we release new episodes. </p>
<p>Leave a comment below with a topic you would like us to discuss! </p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello and welcome to The Dwelling Place, a Bridge Church Podcast with Pastor Kristine. </p>
<p>Hello and welcome to the Dwelling Place, a podcast where we reflect on the beauty of our Savior and build relationships with our fellow sisters. I pray this space is sacred for you, and that you can enter into God's presence in peace and love through discussion and encouragement!</p>
<p>Thank you so much for listening along. Be sure to like our page and subscribe to be notified when we release new episodes. </p>
<p>Leave a comment below with a topic you would like us to discuss! </p>
<p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3acej6seqid7d4e8/The_Dwelling_Place_Ep_186mqn.mp3" length="19509695" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hello and welcome to The Dwelling Place, a Bridge Church Podcast with Pastor Kristine. 
Hello and welcome to the Dwelling Place, a podcast where we reflect on the beauty of our Savior and build relationships with our fellow sisters. I pray this space is sacred for you, and that you can enter into God's presence in peace and love through discussion and encouragement!
Thank you so much for listening along. Be sure to like our page and subscribe to be notified when we release new episodes. 
Leave a comment below with a topic you would like us to discuss! 
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>The Bridge Church</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>812</itunes:duration>
        <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
        <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            </item>
    <item>
        <title>Learning to Pass it On (10.19.2025)</title>
        <itunes:title>Learning to Pass it On (10.19.2025)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/learning-to-pass-it-on-10192025/</link>
                    <comments>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/learning-to-pass-it-on-10192025/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 07:37:17 -0300</pubDate>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">thebridgechurch.podbean.com/425a382d-3fcc-3ff3-b24d-e8918fc7b6fe</guid>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Trust doesn’t happen instantly—it’s something that develops over time as we  experience God’s faithfulness. From the Israelites’ journey in Exodus, we learn  that God doesn’t just want to deliver us; He wants to teach us to trust Him in  every step—through His direction, provision, and presence. This study invites  us to reflect on how God has revealed His character and proven Himself  trustworthy, even when life doesn’t make sense. Just like Israel, we are invited  to trust Him not only in our words but in our choices, our perspective, and our  daily obedience. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Trust doesn’t happen instantly—it’s something that develops over time as we  experience God’s faithfulness. From the Israelites’ journey in Exodus, we learn  that God doesn’t just want to deliver us; He wants to teach us to trust Him in  every step—through His direction, provision, and presence. This study invites  us to reflect on how God has revealed His character and proven Himself  trustworthy, even when life doesn’t make sense. Just like Israel, we are invited  to trust Him not only in our words but in our choices, our perspective, and our  daily obedience. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cibphiw7ch3smfek/Passing_it_On_10052025_673p2.mp3" length="61289498" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Trust doesn’t happen instantly—it’s something that develops over time as we  experience God’s faithfulness. From the Israelites’ journey in Exodus, we learn  that God doesn’t just want to deliver us; He wants to teach us to trust Him in  every step—through His direction, provision, and presence. This study invites  us to reflect on how God has revealed His character and proven Himself  trustworthy, even when life doesn’t make sense. Just like Israel, we are invited  to trust Him not only in our words but in our choices, our perspective, and our  daily obedience. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>The Bridge Church</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2552</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            </item>
    <item>
        <title>The in Between: Facing a Crisis of Belief (10.12.2025)</title>
        <itunes:title>The in Between: Facing a Crisis of Belief (10.12.2025)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/the-in-between-facing-a-crisis-of-belief-10122025/</link>
                    <comments>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/the-in-between-facing-a-crisis-of-belief-10122025/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:27:27 -0300</pubDate>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">thebridgechurch.podbean.com/82ff6c31-df6f-38df-997a-eb1be1fd273e</guid>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>When God is leading us into a new level of knowing and experiencing him, one of the
tools he will often use is a crisis of belief. Whether that crisis is caused by an
unexpected job loss, a blind-sided relationship breakup, a devastating medical
diagnosis, a financial setback, the loss of a loved one, loss of a home or some other
overwhelming situation for which we feel totally caught off guard, that crisis can disguise
the fact that there is a miracle wrapped inside of it. This is part of the journey of a
growing faith.</p>
<p>
So is it any wonder that as God led the nation of Israel from slavery in Egypt to freedom
that he would use crisis after crisis to grow their faith along the way? You will discover
that this has a direct connection to every follower of Jesus since a crisis of belief and
the development of our faith go hand-in-hand.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When God is leading us into a new level of knowing and experiencing him, one of the<br>
tools he will often use is a crisis of belief. Whether that crisis is caused by an<br>
unexpected job loss, a blind-sided relationship breakup, a devastating medical<br>
diagnosis, a financial setback, the loss of a loved one, loss of a home or some other<br>
overwhelming situation for which we feel totally caught off guard, that crisis can disguise<br>
the fact that there is a miracle wrapped inside of it. This is part of the journey of a<br>
growing faith.</p>
<p><br>
So is it any wonder that as God led the nation of Israel from slavery in Egypt to freedom<br>
that he would use crisis after crisis to grow their faith along the way? You will discover<br>
that this has a direct connection to every follower of Jesus since a crisis of belief and<br>
the development of our faith go hand-in-hand.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wfbb3ankct63p46z/Facing_a_Crisis_of_Belief_10122025_b2cle.mp3" length="47563941" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When God is leading us into a new level of knowing and experiencing him, one of thetools he will often use is a crisis of belief. Whether that crisis is caused by anunexpected job loss, a blind-sided relationship breakup, a devastating medicaldiagnosis, a financial setback, the loss of a loved one, loss of a home or some otheroverwhelming situation for which we feel totally caught off guard, that crisis can disguisethe fact that there is a miracle wrapped inside of it. This is part of the journey of agrowing faith.
So is it any wonder that as God led the nation of Israel from slavery in Egypt to freedomthat he would use crisis after crisis to grow their faith along the way? You will discoverthat this has a direct connection to every follower of Jesus since a crisis of belief andthe development of our faith go hand-in-hand.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>The Bridge Church</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1980</itunes:duration>
        <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
        <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The In Between: Passing it On (10.05.2025)</title>
        <itunes:title>The In Between: Passing it On (10.05.2025)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/passing-it-on-10052025/</link>
                    <comments>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/passing-it-on-10052025/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:17:54 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>The story of Exodus reminds us that God’s people had been enslaved in Egypt
for over 400 years, yet God’s power and faithfulness brought them freedom.
The miracles along the way weren’t just temporary solutions; they were
markers of God’s ability to redeem and restore any story. God instructed His
people to remember what He had done and to reveal it to future generations
so that faith would continue.</p>
<p>
Our lives today are no different. Each of us carries stories of God’s faithfulness
—moments where He provided, redeemed, and restored. These memories are
powerful for our own faith, but they also become testimonies that strengthen
others when we share them. When we choose to both remember and reveal
what God has done, we pass on faith to the next generation and give glory to
the One who made it possible.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The story of Exodus reminds us that God’s people had been enslaved in Egypt<br>
for over 400 years, yet God’s power and faithfulness brought them freedom.<br>
The miracles along the way weren’t just temporary solutions; they were<br>
markers of God’s ability to redeem and restore any story. God instructed His<br>
people to remember what He had done and to reveal it to future generations<br>
so that faith would continue.</p>
<p><br>
Our lives today are no different. Each of us carries stories of God’s faithfulness<br>
—moments where He provided, redeemed, and restored. These memories are<br>
powerful for our own faith, but they also become testimonies that strengthen<br>
others when we share them. When we choose to both remember and reveal<br>
what God has done, we pass on faith to the next generation and give glory to<br>
the One who made it possible.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The story of Exodus reminds us that God’s people had been enslaved in Egyptfor over 400 years, yet God’s power and faithfulness brought them freedom.The miracles along the way weren’t just temporary solutions; they weremarkers of God’s ability to redeem and restore any story. God instructed Hispeople to remember what He had done and to reveal it to future generationsso that faith would continue.
Our lives today are no different. Each of us carries stories of God’s faithfulness—moments where He provided, redeemed, and restored. These memories arepowerful for our own faith, but they also become testimonies that strengthenothers when we share them. When we choose to both remember and revealwhat God has done, we pass on faith to the next generation and give glory tothe One who made it possible.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>The Bridge Church</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:duration>2552</itunes:duration>
        <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
        <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
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        <title>God Has A Plan</title>
        <itunes:title>God Has A Plan</itunes:title>
        <link>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/god-has-a-plan/</link>
                    <comments>https://thebridgechurch.podbean.com/e/god-has-a-plan/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:22:18 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This week, Pastor Mark Alt continued our journey through the book of Exodus. In this week's episode, he highlights the reality of God's plan and how, in every situation, He is always at work. </p>
<p>Enjoyed the episode? Be sure to visit us at bridgechurchfl.com or follow us on social media for more updates!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week, Pastor Mark Alt continued our journey through the book of Exodus. In this week's episode, he highlights the reality of God's plan and how, in every situation, He is always at work. </p>
<p>Enjoyed the episode? Be sure to visit us at bridgechurchfl.com or follow us on social media for more updates!</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, Pastor Mark Alt continued our journey through the book of Exodus. In this week's episode, he highlights the reality of God's plan and how, in every situation, He is always at work. 
Enjoyed the episode? Be sure to visit us at bridgechurchfl.com or follow us on social media for more updates!]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>The Bridge Church</itunes:author>
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