The Bright Side is an online publication of the nonprofit Faith First organization. The Bright Side shares stories of hope, faith, resilience, and encouragement. Through news, interviews, personal reflections, and community storytelling, we shine a light on the good happening in the world and highlight people whose experiences point toward perseverance, purpose, positive impact, and spiritual growth.
In this first episode of The Bright Side Roundup podcast, join Editor-in-Chief Jason Brudereck and Managing Editor Cy White as they talk about their favorite pieces and features on the website right now and preview upcoming special projects.
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- LPGA standout Miranda Wang speaks about her faith in this installment of The Bright Side‘s exclusive Their Journey series: https://livethebrightside.com/miranda-wang-their-journey-chasing-dream/
- Today’s Bright Spot, including the feature on “Crosswalks for Creatures”: https://livethebrightside.com/bright-spot/
- Donation-only dining at Post Modern Times in Minneapolis: https://livethebrightside.com/post-modern-times-donation-only/
- Celebrating Opal Lee, grandmother of Juneteenth: https://livethebrightside.com/grandmother-of-juneteenth-to-be-celebrated-today/
- A Black-owned bank is giving single mothers a helping hand: https://livethebrightside.com/single-mothers-get-helping-hand/
The Bright Side Roundup With Cy and Jason, Episode 2
The Bright Side is an online publication of the nonprofit Faith First organization. The Bright Side shares stories of hope,07/13/26
There’s More to Life Than Work
Is play a luxury… or is it part of God’s design for humanity? For many of us, hobbies feel like07/08/26
Did Bible Translators Get This Word Wrong?
Did the English Bible translators get it wrong? What if one of the most important words in the New Testament06/24/26
The One Right Choice (Doesn’t Exist)
Join us at The Bright Side for your daily dose of positive news and inspiration. What if God is less06/10/26
Why We’re Exhausted: Ken Wytsma on Sleep, Stress, and Human Flourishing
“I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” Our culture wears exhaustion like a badge of honor. But what if our constant striving,05/27/26
Variety Is Great… Until People Disagree With You
We say “variety is the spice of life”… until someone disagrees with us. In this thoughtful and deeply practical episode05/13/26
What If God Wired You for More? Finding Your Calling
Have you ever wondered what God actually wants you to do with your life? Many of us wish we could04/29/26
Addicted, Homeless, Arrested… Redeemed
What does it look like to fall all the way down—and come all the way back? In this powerful and04/15/26
History Rhymes: Faith, Ideology, and Courage
World War II may feel distant, but the moral questions it raised feel remarkably current. In this powerful conversation, Elliot04/01/26
Bombs Over Iran: Fear, Faith, and Hope at 35,000 Feet
What happens when global conflict suddenly becomes personal? In this gripping episode of the Live Faith First Podcast, Elliot Sands03/18/26
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