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Pandemic Babies May 25, 2021

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The pandemic caused many businesses to shut down and many people to reevaluate what they were doing and how they were doing it and as a result, new things were born!

Tracey has fun conversations with 4 entrepreneurs who birthed new ventures in the year of pandemic.

Monica Alvarado of Feed Anne Arundel
Mike Alley of 48Live productions
Jordan Coley of The Lesson Foundry
Evan Weinstein of Underground Pizza Company

2:25- The story of how Underground Pizza Company by Evan Weinstein
6:46- The Lesson Foundry created by Jordan Coley
13:14- The Instructors at The Lesson Foundry
15:05- What to expect from an online lesson
18:22- Production, recording and creation and how to reach out
22:39- Mike Alley of 48Live Productions
29:27- Livestreaming events and concerts
32:44- What's in store for live streaming shows in the future
36:11- Monica Alvarado of Feed Anne Arundel
51:58- How Monica spread the organization to other cities and counties
59:59- How others can help out Feed Anne Arundel

If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.

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Daddy Wounds with Tracey Tiernan and Gary Coiro May 18, 2021

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Tracey and her husband Gary have a tender conversation about our daddy wounds and how our relationships with our fathers have shaped us and affected our view of God, the Father. This conversation offers hope and a path to healing, forgiveness, and grace.

3:16- "Oh Daddy" by Tracey Tiernan
4:37- Gary Coiro
7:25- Gary's "Daddy Story" and how his dad shaped his life
12:33- The youngest of four boys
17:30- Forgiveness and honoring those who God puts in our authority
19:41- An invitation to honestly reflect and process your emotions
26:10- Tracey's "Daddy Story" and journey with her father
36:19- The encounter
41:17- Spiritual dad's God provides
44:02- Be honest about your wounds and scars
46:07- Pray God would give you eyes to see your earthly father as he sees your father
47:39- Look for and pray for the "gap fillers"
50:00- Tracey's favorite line in "Oh Daddy"

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Bart Millard of Mercy Me: Unfiltered May 11, 2021

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I learned a lot in this conversation with Bart Millard. Things like;

The fear of success can be even scarier than the fear of failure.

Kids can put filters on your computer that will wreak havoc on your video interviews.

And sometimes less is more.

Join me for a winsome conversation about Bart’s real-life learnings during the pandemic. Bart talks about ice cream, board games, making music, and the beautiful renewal of priorities.

3:00- The new normal and priorities
5:47- Fear of being inadequate
9:28- The Show'tel
12:55- Reflecting back over this past year of being together with the people in your life
15:13- Bart's favorite board game
17:20- Proud dad moments
25:48- Protecting his relationship with God while in the music business
33:35- Bart's "Say I Won't" moment

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The Cancer Box May 04, 2021

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How do you live a beautiful life with Stage 4 Cancer? Dr. Jeff Coquhoun shares his personal story of battling brain cancer that is like a masterclass in perspective and joy.

He and his wife Diane have so much wisdom and grace to share from their time as medical missionaries in Africa to this season of navigating suffering, faith, and renewed priorities together. How do you not let a trial of this magnitude consume you? You may need to put it away... in the cancer box.

Listen to this inspiring episode and catch some wisdom and hope from Drs. Jeff and Diane Coquhoun.

2:43- About Jeff and Diane
6:40- Mission projects
10:31- What it's like to take care and heal someone
15:30-Serving people with your gift
19:46- The day Jeff was diagnosed
29:32- Bringing glory to God through trials
31:30- Living with cancer for 10 years
36:46- Continuing to live a vibrant life
40:45- How they are able to laugh and have joy
42:38- How their life has changed and been refined through the cancer
46:30- Being afraid and fearful

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Lauren Daigle Wants Real Connection Apr 27, 2021

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I adore Lauren Daigle! Her voice and her heart- authentic and tender. Join me for this rich conversation with Lauren about gifts of grace she received during the pandemic and the longing for real connection.

3:55-How God transformed Lauren during the pandemic
13:00- Engaging social media in a healthy way

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Happy Birthday, Your Day Brighter (Part 2) Apr 20, 2021

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Part 2 of celebrating our first year of Your Day Brighter is like MasterClass on overcoming struggles. Tracey shares amazing moments of wisdom from guests like Amy Grant, Joni Eareckson Tada, Dr. John Perkins, Eli Hernandez, Wayne Thomas Batson, Rick Little, Matthew West, Nikki Lerner, Izidor Ruckel, Pat Barrett, John Lawhon, Mike Alley, David Paul, Natalie Grant and Pat Linnell and more.

So much to learn here. You may want to take notes. ;)

2:06-Episode 27 Amy Grant
4:09- Episode 28 Evvie McKinney
5:55- Episode 29 Yvonne Marie
6:53- Episode 30 Todd Gaddy
8:38- Episode 31 Eli Hernandez
10:27- Episode 32 Joni Eareckson Tada
11:50- Episode 33 Tracey And Gary Coiro
13:20- Episode 34 Ron Henry
15:10- Episode 35 Dave Paul
17:57- Episode 36 Rick Little
19:41- Episode 37 A Multicultural Christmas
22:16- Episode 38 Wayne Thomas
24:21- Episode 39 Jimmy Page
25:48- Episode 40 Mike Alley
27:31- Episode 41 Nikki Lerner
29:30- Episode 42 Izidor Ruckel
31:22- Episode 43 Dr. John Perkins
32:48- Episode 44 Matthew West
34:58- Episode 45 Mandy Memmel
36:41- Episode 46 Dallas Barbee
38:21- Episode 47 Tamia Tomasek
40:02- Episode 48 John Lawhon and Dave Paul
41:46- Episode 49
43:03- Episode 50 Pat Barrett
44:27- Episode 51 Natalie Grant
45:35- Episode 52 Pat Linnell

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Happy Birthday, Your Day Brighter (Part 1) Apr 13, 2021

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What do Natalie Grant, Tony Evans, Jessica Long, Mandisa, and Rebekah Lyons all have in common?

They’ve all been on Your Day Brighter, the podcast!

We are celebrating one year and in our 1-year Happy Birthday episode Part One, you’ll hear bright spots of wisdom from my very special guests.

Such good stuff here you may want to take notes.

2:25- Episode 2 Anne Graham Lotz
4:50- Episode 3 Anna Kruger
6:06- Episode 4 Natalie Grant
6:50- Episode 5 Nikki Lerner
8:38- Episode 6 Josh Handschuh
10:21- Episode 7 Jessica Long
12:17- Episode 8 Mandisa
14:10- Episode 9 Shelly Sharkey
15:48- Episode 10 Shera Hicks
17:21- Episode 11 Micah Tyler
20:22- Episode 12 Sarah Little
21:22- Episode 13 Breanna Colon
22:58- Episode 14 Lynne Childress
24:31- Episode 15 Matt Maher
26:00- Episode 16 George Hopkins
27:33- Episode 17 Kari Jobe
28:56- Episode 18 Joshua
30:27- Episode 19 Dr. Tony Evans
32:40- Episode 20 David Frey
34:15- Episode 21 Grace Callwood
35:35- Episode 22 Rebekah Lyons
36:46- Episode 23 Zach Williams
38:28- Episode 24 Leslie Gray Streeter
39:49- Episode 25 Alisa Childers
42:10- Episode 26 Becca Stevens

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Grace Bomb with Pat Linnell Apr 06, 2021

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What’s even better than random acts of kindness? Intentional Divine appointments. Tracey talks with pastor, author, and movement leader Pat Linnell about Grace Bomb- tapping into God’s kindness assignments for you.

1:28- What is a Grace Bomb
4:38- How God birthed this movement in Pat
6:20- What's the difference between random acts of kindness and grace bombs
9:27- Stories from Pat "Grace Bombing"
14:10- Chad's BBQ
22:45- Growing closer to God and surrender
25:40- How Grace Bomb works
35:01- Pat's new book

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Lemonade and Lament: a Conversation with Natalie Grant Mar 30, 2021

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Tracey talks with Natalie Grant about lessons learned in the hardest year of the pandemic and the gifts God gave her that she won’t give back.

2:31- The balance of being a mom during the pandemic
7:32- Some of the hardest things Natalie's kids have had to grieve
10:04- What Natalie learned during this time and "pause"
18:05- Love and kindness in the church
21:12- Natalie's creativity and projects
23:49- New songs
25:00- This & That with Nat
28:50- What Natalie's looking forward to in this new season

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Pat Barrett and the Return to Simplicity Mar 23, 2021

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Tracey talks with the winsome and wonderful singer/songwriter Pat Barrett about the gifts of creativity and simple connection to God that he discovered during the pandemic, writing the songs he needs to hear and the treasures found on his voice memos on his phone.

2:40- Recording and writing music during the pandemic
6:41- Pat Barrett's family and home life
7:38- How Pat experienced God as a worship leader at the beginning of the pandemic
12:39- If Pat could go back and give himself advice
15:35- Music, a lifeline
19:00- Good, Good Father
23:05- Pat Barrett's new album

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