She is the most unlikely face of addiction. A church girl, a beautiful family, and a love for Jesus, but Lisa Yerby Bryson’s life was interrupted by a trauma that sent her spiraling. She tells me her incredible story of her journey into addiction and back to the arms of Jesus. It’s a hard story to hear, but you’ll know something of what real love looks like when you’ve heard it. 3:10- How Lisa was raised and the young woman she became 9:04- How guilt and shame manifested 13:30- Numbing the pain ...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 10
Racism has divided our country and our world for generations. My heart has been broken over it. Maybe you’ve experienced it yourself, or you’ve ached as you saw the divide get bigger. Is “Gracism” the answer to racism? My pastor and friend, Dr. David Anderson, planted Bridgeway Community Church 30 years ago, a multi-cultural church, where people of 52 nations worship and do life, together! He is one of the leading voices in the world on the topic of racism and reconciliation and he has created a...
Sep 29, 2021•55 min•Ep. 9
Have you experienced the loss of a friend that rocked you to your core? My dear friend Kevin Thornton suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. He was like a father to me, and as I have been grieving this great loss, God has been so near, teaching me lessons about life I will never forget. Knowing Kevin has made me want to live better, and I want to share with you a few things I am committed to doing differently moving forward. 2:45- Live with no regrets 4:24- Go with your inclination to reach out ...
Sep 22, 2021•30 min•Ep. 8
When your plans blow up and your dreams are disintegrating, how do you embrace a new normal and live an abundant life? Artist and writer Laura Story shares her story of her not-so-normal life and how God has shown her His plans are always good. If you've been fighting disappointment because your plans aren't working out, get ready for some real hope. I love Laura's perspective, insights, and her joy! 3:48- What is normal for Laura 6:58- How did Laura get to the place of thriving through grieving...
Sep 15, 2021•39 min•Ep. 7
On November 5, 2019, Jordan Taylor was killed in a horrific act of gun violence in Baltimore. My friend Julie Taylor shares her story of the unimaginable loss of her son and the piece she couldn't let go of- did Jordan know the difference his life made in this world? As she searched for ways to keep his memory alive, Jordan's legacy as a change-maker emerged, stories from the community flowed and hope was renewed. I love this family dearly and have learned so much from Julie's generous willingne...
Sep 08, 2021•51 min•Ep. 6
Chris Brown is just 39 years old but has written some of the richest worship songs that are being sung all over the world. He's got a huge platform. How does he keep his head on straight and make it about God? I can't wait to share this conversation with this humble man who drops some wisdom that has stayed with me. He's the real deal. 2:45- Chris’s church experience 3:50- What’s it like being part of a megachurch 6:18-The Little Rascals 8:29- How Chris guards his relationship with God while bei...
Sep 01, 2021•44 min•Ep. 5
Ever wonder what an artist’s creative process is like? I am thrilled to introduce you to my friend, Sandi Wilson, who shares how her faith in the Lord has guided her artwork and how she’s used it to minister to others. Sandi for the past few years has been extensively working in Encaustic medium (beeswax, resin, and melted pigments) which creates layers of beauty to be revealed in the process and objects and images to be embedded within the abstract painting. This conversation is like our all-ac...
Aug 25, 2021•35 min•Ep. 4
If you’re longing for more beautiful things in the world of entertainment to share with your kids, you don’t want to miss this meaningful conversation with a man who’s committed to doing just that. J. Chris Wall, a film producer and long-time content creator of VeggieTales, talks with me about his passion for creating faith-infused content and how a great story can bring families together. With over a decade of collaboration with industry leaders at Dreamworks Animation and Big Idea, Chris is cu...
Aug 18, 2021•37 min•Ep. 3
I am so thrilled to share this conversation with one of my favorite writers, Andrew Peterson. Andrew is a musician, songwriter (including “Is He Worthy?” covered by Chris Tomlin), founder of The Rabbit Room (a non-profit supporting creators), an award-winning author, and so, so much more. In our conversation, you’ll hear how music, art, and the mystery of creativity connects us to God and each other. And if you’re looking for more entertainment that’s good for your family, you’ll want to hear ab...
Aug 11, 2021•44 min•Ep. 2
Ever feel like you’re stuck in a rut spiritually, emotionally, physically? This is where I found myself 10 years ago, wrestling with this fear deep inside: the best was behind me. There was nothing new to give, nothing new to tap into. I’d hit a wall at the age of 47. Are you there now? I want to help you get back your sense of newness, and share with you how an experiment – 365 days of new – changed my life and helped me learn what it means to be a "new creation" like the Apostle Paul writes ab...
Aug 04, 2021•32 min•Ep. 1
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 F...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 59
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 ...
May 19, 2021•55 min•Ep. 58
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...
May 12, 2021•40 min•Ep. 57
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 ep...
May 05, 2021•54 min•Ep. 56
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 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 v...
Apr 28, 2021•22 min•Ep. 55
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 McKi...
Apr 21, 2021•48 min•Ep. 54
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- Ep...
Apr 14, 2021•50 min•Ep. 53
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'...
Apr 07, 2021•39 min•Ep. 52
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 ne...
Mar 31, 2021•33 min•Ep. 51
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...
Mar 24, 2021•26 min•Ep. 50
One year after church closed its doors, Tracey talks with three young creatives from Bridgeway Community church about how they kept creating, collaborating, and changing how they do ministry during the most unpredictable year of their lives and... how God grew their faith and creativity thrived - even when there were more limits. Special guests Ronald Greene, worship director, Dante Shepard, senior producer, and Tori Farnsworth, artist in residence. 4:27- Things Dante has learned navigating the ...
Mar 18, 2021•50 min•Ep. 49
Tracey is joined by friends/colleagues, John and Dave, to talk about 2 new podcasts that are being released in April that you don’t want to miss... and why we podcast in the first place. 1:48- Why are podcasts important 3:11- How a podcast is different from radio 7:01- John's podcast Versed 14:49- Dave's podcast Long Story Short 21:33- John's vision for the future of Brighter Media Group 24:50- Authenticity If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-...
Mar 10, 2021•31 min•Ep. 48
Tracey talks with sought-after psychotherapist and speaker Tamia Barnes Tomasek about our mental health in the year of pandemic, racial tensions, and political divides. How do we navigate these crises with a healthy mind? Tamia gives some practical help to measure how we are really doing, warning signs of needing professional care, and ways we can practice self-care and care for others. 1:45- How therapists are bring stretched during this time 3:17- A little bit about Tamia and what she speciali...
Mar 03, 2021•41 min•Ep. 47
Tracey saw her on Tik-Tok sharing Jesus and loving on people struggling through addiction and had to hear her story. Dallas Barbee is a barber, a recovery pastor, and a social media influencer. Her motto is helping people find and follow Jesus one recovery story at a time and her faith is contagious. What does it look like to follow Jesus out of the pit and into the calling to help others? It takes crazy faith and great love and Dallas has both. Do need hope and courage to get free? Do you need ...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 46
In Curtis Bay, a neighborhood on the southern tip of Baltimore City, a community struggles to rise above poverty, crime, drugs, and trafficking. And standing strong in the struggle is a community of women helping one another to heal and thrive called “The Well.” Tracey talks with Mandy Memmel, founder and executive director of The Well and Hon’s Honey about stepping out of her comfort zone and into God’s calling, and the power of love to heal us all. 1:30- Becoming the founder of The Well 3:00- ...
Feb 17, 2021•46 min•Ep. 45
Tracey talks with singer/songwriter Matthew West about living out what he sings about, lessons and blessings of the pandemic, and using music to bring hope. 3:13- The messages in Matthew's songs 6:05- A character in the Bible that Matthew resonates with 11:10- How Matthew and his wife integrates the Spiritual together 15:08- Family life and parenting 17:58- Teachable moments during this pandemic 21:42- What Matthew is reading and taking in that helps him pour out to others 25:48- The Matthew Wes...
Feb 10, 2021•49 min•Ep. 44
A conversation with a national treasure, legendary civil rights activist, pastor, author, and founder of CCDA Dr. John Perkins. His tireless work to end racism, oppression, and injustice begins and ends with Jesus and acknowledging the brokenness inside all of us. 2:02- What started Dr. Perkins passion to speak up 9:51- How can we get our hearts right in the American Church 16:28- 87th Birthday If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimo...
Feb 03, 2021•22 min•Ep. 43
Tracey talks with Izidor Ruckel and screenwriter Sarah Padbury about his life in a Romanian orphanage during the communist reign of Ceausescu, and the horrific conditions that were kept a secret from the world until journalists found out about it. Izidor’s story is one of survival, pain, and the healing power of love. Soon to be made into a series, this is a conversation you will want to share with others and take notes. 2:21- How Izidor and Sarah met and became friends 5:40- The history of Roma...
Jan 27, 2021•58 min•Ep. 42
Do you set goals in your life and feel like you fall short? Do you sometimes feel like you’re stuck and you’re not growing the way you’d like to? Join Tracey as she has a fascinating conversation with life coach Nikki Lerner. Nikki talks about what a life coach can offer and how having a great life coach can help you get to the next level of growth in your life. And... Tracey gives you an inside peek into one of her personal coaching sessions with Nikki. 1:52- What is a life coach 10:01- Taking ...
Jan 20, 2021•41 min•Ep. 41
Tracey talks with her new morning show co-host and long-time friend, Mike Alley about some of the stuff he loves most: coffee, food and his bariatric surgery, marriage, and most of all- Jesus. 1:43- Mike’s passion for coffee 5:18- Mike’s top coffee spots 7:32- Mike’s journey with Bariatric surgery 10:39- What is Bariatric surgery 19:05- How the surgery changed the dynamics in marriage 22:23- Stacey and Mike love story 23:40- Sustaining a healthy marriage over the years 28:13- Faith and how Mike ...
Jan 13, 2021•39 min•Ep. 40
