{"podcast":{"title":"The Bridge to Kindness Podcast","slug":"the-bridge-to-kindness-podcast-7477113","podcast_index_feed_id":7477113,"rss_url":"https://rss.buzzsprout.com/2534268.rss","website_url":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2534268","image_url":"https://storage.buzzsprout.com/c9jrl6rexq21oihuwm1ceoxrrucp?.jpg","author":"River Radio Ministries","episode_count":42,"summary":"Do you love exceptional stories that motivate you to become a better version of yourself? Do you enjoy being challenged to identify ways you can be a difference maker and make an impact, e.g., either in yourself, your family, your business, or your community? If these types of stories move you – then you too will be inspired by listening to The Bridge to Kindness Podcast . Each week we will feature 5 different non-profit organizations in the Columbus Region and how you can get involved! A new episode airs each Saturday, at 1pm. Meet you on the Bridge on The River!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T16:19:40.819690+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bridge-to-kindness-podcast-7477113"},"episode":{"title":"EP7 - CRU - Mike Slagle, Harambee Christian School - Michael Larson, Joseph's Coat - Michael Bouchard, 10/18/25","slug":"ep7-cru-mike-slagle-harambee-christian-school-michael-larson-joseph-s-coat-michael-bouchard-10-18-25","published_at":"2025-10-18T17:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bridge-to-kindness-podcast-7477113/ep7-cru-mike-slagle-harambee-christian-school-michael-larson-joseph-s-coat-michael-bouchard-10-18-25","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bridge-to-kindness-podcast-7477113","url":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2534268/episodes/18027709-ep7-cru-mike-slagle-harambee-christian-school-michael-larson-joseph-s-coat-michael-bouchard-10-18-25.mp3","audio_url":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2534268/episodes/18027709-ep7-cru-mike-slagle-harambee-christian-school-michael-larson-joseph-s-coat-michael-bouchard-10-18-25.mp3","summary":"Three Columbus-area nonprofits share their missions for campus ministry, Christian education, and community resource distribution. 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