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Intro and a guitar-drowing, pastor-dangling emergency (00:00-19:30)
I found something on youtube [The pilot of the TV Show The Promised Land] I loved it and i'm curious to hear your thoughts on this christian media. i could be overthinking but want to make sure this is okay to watch before i get too attached. (19:34-37:52)
How to deal with people who lack empathy? Who are so blinded by the comforts they now have that they are indifferent to the hardships of others? (37:56-55:01)
What does Paul mean in 1 Corinthians 11:27 when he warns about taking communion in “an unworthy manner”. That seems like a very different vibe than Jesus’ description of communion. (55:04-01:08:07)
Closing Song: All Hail The Power of Jesus' Name (Glenn Kaiser)
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Intro and we discuss what makes a true Chicago pope (00:00-19:14)
People talk about feeling something profound during worship, but I people also feel stuff while singing secular songs or being at concerts. Is worship something different, or just that same emotional high that music gives? (19:26-41:19)
How do I know if someone can’t change what they are doing or if they just won’t? Those things feel very different. (41:23-56:39)
What does it mean that we died in Christ, but we also live in Him? (56:45-01:09:27)
Closing Song: As I Am (Lee Younger)
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Intro and a Jeepin' emergency (00:00-19:30)
How do you distinguish between hypocrisy and when people just being people and falling short of something they talk about? (19:42-36:59)
I have been praying about a situation in my life. What am I looking for now to tell if God is answering me? (37:03-48:36)
In John 21, what is the significance of Jesus asking Peter if he loves Him 3 times? I get that it mirrors Peter’s denial, but what does that mean for us? (48:45-01:02:20)
Closing Song: Women, God, and Rock and Roll (Jed Brewer)
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Intro and the guys try to get on a blessings grift (00:00-18:25)
What are we supposed to make of Judas? Jesus seems to say he is a unique kind of bad. But also things couldn’t have happened the way they were supposed to without him, right? (18:38-32:36)
Why are there different accounts of the resurrection in the Bible? (33:50-47:33)
What does it mean to personally have peace when the world around you is so crazy? (47:39-59:05)
Closing Song: Break of Day (Lee Younger)
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*Note: Matt somehow broke his mic without knowing it, so his audio is a little thinner than normal. Apologies, everything will be back to normal next episode. If you are Matt's wife and reading this, don't worry about any microphone sized Amazon boxes you may see in the next few days, those are nothing.
Intro and a new offering strategy - hostage taking! (00:00-16:41)
When things are bad, is being positive or hopeful kind of irresponsible or denial? (16:56-31:29)
There are some promises made to people in the Bible, the OT specifically, that do apply to all Christians, but not all of the promises do - Is that right? How do we know which is which? (31:32-44:05)
The story of the faith of the centurion in Luke 7 has always confused me because “people at work do what I tell them” doesn’t seem like amazing faith to me. Is there something I am missing? (44:14-01:02:34)
Closing Song: The Old Rugged Cross (Front Toward Enemy)
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Intro and Church Gym Emergency! (00:00-14:27)
Is the "age of accountability" a thing? (14:31-34:46)
How do I accept that some relationships in my life are just about as good as they are gonna get? Like I could try to set more boundaries, explain myself more, etc, but it feels like the other person has come about as far as they are going to. Is it okay to accept that? (34:48-46:19)
In Matthew 18:19, Jesus says “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.” I feel like that is not how it works, but what does this verse mean? (46:26-01:01:12)
Closing Song: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Pete Lawson)
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Intro and Oscar worthy emergency (00:00-15:20)
This week, Matt ran across the phrase “Anger feels like power to [some] people.” And it got the guys thinking. (15:28-32:37)
Are there such things as biblically “masculine” or “feminine” traits? I hear people say masculine traits are things like courage and strength, and feminine traits are being nurturing and caring. But shouldn’t everybody try to be those things? (32:40-43:48)
How should I think about bible verses like Philippians 2:14? It is a clear command, it’s also not something that I (or anyone else) can actually do. So what does it mean for me? (43:54-57:55)
Closing Song: Bigger Than My Fears (Jed Brewer)
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Read Jed's article about the song Lee wrote for his wedding: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture-council/articles/what-wedding-song-teach-us-about-creative-commercial-success-1235262312/
Intro and a totally-not-jealous emergency (00:00-18:35)
Jesus says we should pray for our enemies. Does praying for them to get hit by lightning count? (19:26-36:48)
There are times in the Bible where it says that Jesus heals someone, but also times where Jesus tells them “your faith has healed you.” Is that just a way of saying the same thing, or is there something different going on with some of them? (36:52-47:35)
Obviously racism, sexism, etc is wrong. But is it un-christian? Is there a Christian/biblical case against it? (47:38-01:04:46)
Closing Song: Take My Life and Let It Be (Lee Younger)
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Intro and an emergency segment so off the rails, even I lost track of what we were talking about (00:00-21:42)
When I hear people like politicians say things like “God is on his throne” after bad things happen, it makes me angry. Like great, but shouldn’t you be doing something too? Is that being unreasonable or judgmental? (21:45-37:12)
How do I know if I am ready to get married? (37:17-51:22)
What is “the flesh” that Paul talks about? I feel like that only gets talked about referring to sexual stuff, but it seems like he is talking about something broader. (51:28-01:0:43)
Closing Song: Amazing Grace (Glenn Kaiser)
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Intro and some 2025 pitches (00:00-12:50)
How do I have a heathy friendship with someone when they are going through things in their life where they don’t really have the bandwidth to be a good friend back to me? (13:04-27:11)
I was raised with a lot of religious guilt. Like always talking about how “everybody you are do something bad, you are basically crucifying Jesus yourself”. I have done a lot of work letting go of all the shame. But I don’t know how to think about concepts like sin without going back to all that. Help? (27:16-46:27)
In John 12, Jesus defends the woman pouring out oil on him. After reading that, I wondered, is there a chance I am to judgmental of things like big churches that have a lot of expensive stuff? (46:31-59:37)
Closing Song: Cannons on a Lighthouse (Randall Goodgame)
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Intro and a special double emergency (00:00-24:05)
What do you say when people ask you why you believe what you do? (24:19-40:12)
I always feel very connected and focused on my faith during the Christmas season, but it is hard to keep the momentum up after the holiday. Any tips on keeping it going? (40:47-55:22)
Is there anything about the Christmas story that you think people miss, or wish more people would think about? (55:27-01:09:13)
Closing Song: While No One Else Notices (Jed Brewer)
Songs: Us Who Have No Joy (Haley Harris), Make it Right (Lee Younger), O Holy Night
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Intro and a "People are singing Madonna songs in church" emergency. (00:00-20:00
I have heard people say that culturally, we need shame to return. When I think of living free of guilt and shame in a Christian sense, it looks way different than people who are acting “shameless” in the way they are. Is there a healthy way for shame to work? (20:00-34:34)
Why are the accounts of the Christmas story so different in the different gospels? (34:38-48:05)
In the book of acts, were the apostles doing street corner preaching? I tend to think that is a bad way to try to spread the gospel, but is there a biblical basis for it? (48:08-59:36)
Closing Song: I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day (Lee Younger)
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Intro and a traditional Gripesgiving celebration (00:00-17:48)
How do you balance self-sacrifice (giving your life away and all that) and self-care? (18:04-32:55)
There are people in my life going through a hard time that I want to support and encourage, but I don’t want to cross over into enabling them? Where is the line? (33:04-47:56)
What does it mean that faith without deeds is dead? (48:00-01:01:34)
Closing Song: Angels We Have Heard On High (The Poolhouse Guru)
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Intro and a Jesus as MMA coach movie emergency. (00:00-22:02)
I have decided to leave my job. It feels right, but it is not like there is a Bible verse telling me whether or not to do it. So how do I know if I am following God's leading? (22:19-37:43)
Jesus has a lot of specific instructions to people he sends out (don’t take a second cloak, shake the dust off your sandals, go in pairs, etc). What does that mean for us who are not missionaries and live in places we’re everyone has heard of Jesus? (37:54-51:53)
What is giving you hope? (52:00-01:04:37)
Closing Song: God Don't Let Me Quit
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Intro and the next evolution of the Hell House (00:00-19:46)
What do I do if I just can’t find a church that I feel is a good fit for me? (20:01-34:30)
People talk about not letting “politics” get in between them and friends, family, church members, etc. is like a great virtue. But I feel like there are issues where I don’t want to be around someone anymore. Where is the line? (34:35-54:04)
Someone recently asked me if doing good because you think that God will punish you if you don’t is really being good. I didn’t really know what to say. How would you respond? (54:08-01:10:24)
Closing Song: It Is Well (The Bridge Loud)
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Intro and an emergency that leads to a pitch for a culture war soda brand (00:00-24:24)
When people say they are going to pray about some life decision, what are they actually doing that is different than just thinking about it? (24:45-38:57)
I don’t know how to react to seeing people claiming the opposite of what Jesus says is Christian (ie. “God wants you to persecute immigrants.”) I am not gonna argue on facebook or anything. But what do I do with the anger at that? (39:01-53:52)
Why does Jesus seem to set people up to argue with him sometimes? Like the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15, what is the point of that? (53:57-01:07:48)
Closing Song: Come Ye Sinners
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Intro and several cinematic emergencies (00:00-25:29)
Is there such a thing as being too thankful? Like, to my boss or in a relationship, there are some basic things that are expected, right? I know we are supposed to give thanks in all things, but is there a toxic positivity version of it? (25:40-39:21)
How do I be humble? Like what do I actually do to make humility something that helps me in my life? (39:25-52:11)
What does it mean to cause someone to stumble? I only ever heard that mentioned terms of shamey, purity culture stuff. I know it’s not that, so what does Jesus mean? (52:16-01:04:19)
Closing Song: You Have Better (Jed Brewer)
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Intro and a historical East Tennessee church-fightin' emergency. (00:00-21:45)
The Bible says love your enemy. I don’t like I have people in my life who rise the level of “enemy”. And even the people I don’t like, I try to just not have much contact with. So who is my enemy and what does it mean to love them? (21:57-39:57)
In the story of Jesus raising the dead girl in Mark 5, it includes Jesus telling mourning people to not be sad because the child is just asleep. That’s not very “Mourn with those who mourn.” What’s the point in including that detail? (40:00-57:06)
There are people in my life that I really love who aren’t Christian and I don’t think are at all interested in becoming Christian, and I’m pretty much fine with that. Is that okay? Or am I being a bad witness or whatever? (57:11-01:09:57)
Closing Song: I Am Free (Lee Younger)
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Intro, Kirk Cameron has thoughts about public education, CCM career changes, and possibly the best tv show idea we've ever had. (00:00-17:25)
If God isn’t giving me something I really want, does that mean it is wrong for me to want it? (17:38-29:09)
How can I support someone who is going through something that is harder than anything I have ever gone through? (29:17-39:54)
When Jesus heals on the Sabbath in Matthew 12, it makes me think, why did God make that rule if apparently you can break it if it is really important? How do I know if something is important enough to break the rules? (39:58-53:09)
Closing Song: Under His Wings (Haley Harris)
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Intro and we make some pitches for the unbelievably still going God's Not Dead movies series. (00:00-19:57)
Paul says things like “follow me as I follow Christ” and talks about being imitators. Are we supposed to imitate/follow our leaders? How much? (20:01-35:48)
Where is the line between being hopeful and being in denial about reality? (35:55-50:07)
What does it mean that God “disciplines those He loves”. It feels like people just trot that out when something bad is happening to someone. (50:11-01:01:03)
Closing Song: 1 Peter 3:15 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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Intro and Church Olympiad Events (00:00-14:55)
I feel like I am spinning my wheels. What does God want me to do in a period like this? (15:08-26:01)
How do I channel the anger and fear I feel into something helpful? (26:04-37:46)
I know that “make Him famous” is just churchy talk, but the Bible does say to make God known among the nations. What is the difference? (37:49-51:24)
Closing Song: Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee (Eric Peters)
Programming Note We will be off for the next two weeks due to summer travel
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Intro and a Reddit atheists conception of what a pastor's job is. (00:00-14:26)
Matthew 18:21-35 : I get the point of the servant being wrong in getting his own debt cancelled but going and hassling someone else then for a debt but the comparison of that story to the kingdom of heaven feels conflicting. I know God will bring justice and vengeance alone is His but why does it sound like Jesus is saying God will not educate on our wrong but torture us? Not how he talks about the kingdom of heaven or God in other parables. (14:30-31:14)
Sometimes when people are talking about unlearning stuff they were raised with, especially inchurch, they add a caveat of “but there was some good stuff too.” I don’t really care if there was some good stuff mixed in, I want to just drop it all. Am I missing something if I don’t look for positives too? (31:16-45:59)
Jesus repeatedly talks about being like a little child. But Paul mentions things like being mature and putting off childish things. How do I be mature and child-like at the same time? (46:06-59:23)
Closing Song: Greater Is He (Jed Brewer)
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Intro and a "10 commandments of marriage" emergency. (00:00-17:47)
2 Peter 3:15-17 talks about how Paul’s letters are confusing. What does that mean for the way we read them? (17:59-29:13)
It feels like I hear less about “missions” and how important and cool it is than I did years ago. Are these kind of things ever like, fads? (29:22-45:28)
How do you help someone who doesn’t seem like they want to be happy? (45:35-54:54)
Closing Song: Grace
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Intro and an education emergency (00:00-16:40)
What is a calling? How do I know if I have one? (17:18-33:53)
How do I re-establish a friendship that has drifted? (33:58-43:52)
What does the Bible mean when it talks about Jesus driving out “impure spirits”? (44:00-57:39)
Closing Song: Speak To Me (Lee Younger)
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Intro and an we attempt to help evangelicals craft a conspiracy theory that makes sense (00:00-15:25)
I feel like I don’t have any emotional energy. I also can’t really cut anything (work, school) out of my life right now. How do I get more? (15:36-24:57)
I have nearly really read much of the Book of Acts. What should I look to get out of it? (25:00-37:57)
How do I know if I am feeling convicted or just guilty? Is there a difference? (38:00-55:22)
Closing Song: Psalm 34:18 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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Intro and we are called out by an orthodox priest. (00:00-15:30)
What are creeds for? Are they useful. Why do people care about them? (15:46-36:23)
What does it actually mean that God is strong in our weakness? (36:26-50:46)
2 Timothy 2:15 says to do your best to “present yourself to God as one approved.” How do I do that? I don’t feel like I have much control over that at all. (50:53-01:00:03)
Closing Song: No He Wasn't (Lins Honeyman)
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Intro and a buffet of Christian ridiculousness (00:00-18:35)
How do I know if someone is just getting something about the Bible wrong or if they are intentionally twisting something? (18:42-31:07)
I hear people talk about lust or anger in terms of “defeating” or “overcoming” it. What does that even mean? Is it the goal? (31:12-44:23)
Colossians 4 says to “devote yourselves to prayer”. What does that mean? Is it about consistency or something else? (44:27-55:14)
Closing Song: Made in the Image of the Lord (Jed Brewer)
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Intro, Middle Earth Centrism, Eat Pray Scape. (00:00-19:39)
When I was young, church people were very insistent that “character matters” when it came to leaders like politicians. Now, almost all those same people have done a 180. I get that they are hypocrites, but I also feel like character should matter some? Should it? (19:54-36:44)
How do I get the most out of being part of my community? Every time someone talks about “getting involved” or “diving in”, they pretty much just seem to mean signing up as a volunteer. (36:59-50:33)
Do I have to believe everything in Genesis actually, literally happened to be a Christian? Why does it matter? (50:38-01:07:31)
Closing Song: No One Like You (Lee Younger)
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Intro and 2 Priestly technology emergencies. (00:00-18:43)
Is it okay to be vague about God when talking to my non-Christian friends - like, if I am talking about feeling grateful, and I say “the universe really helped me out”? Is that good strategy, or am I hiding my faith? (18:52-29:55)
How do you make a choice in a situation where there is no perfect option? Like every job has issues, how do I know if God is telling me Job A or Job B is better? Or school A or B? (30:04-49:15)
Proverbs 17: says that “One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper; one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.” How does that work with Jesus saying we all sin in our hearts, etc.? (49:21-01:02:10)
Closing Song: Save Me From My Sins (Jed Brewer)
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Intro and we try to envision how a Christian rap beef would go. (00:00-19:12)
How important is going on dates to “dating”? I hear people in church talk about how bad just hanging out is, but it’s not like dinner and a movie is the Bible, right? (19:23-37:16)
I think I need to be more thankful. But trying to make myself be grateful makes me feel like I am a kid and my parents are telling me that I should just be happy that I have all this good stuff and just not be upset. How do I start with thankfulness? (33:19-48:26)
Is envy different than jealousy? Like envy and coveting is a big deal in the Bible, but seeing someone and feeling a hit of jealousy if they have something you think is cool is natural, right? So where is the line? (48:31-01:02:54)
Closing Song: Be Thou My Vision (The Deacons Division)
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Intro, and a men's conference emergency! (00:00-18:05)
I don’t really feel any big pull to “share the gospel” with my friends. I think they would feel like I am judging them and just want to be their friend so I can convert them. And I feel like I’m being rude. Is that okay or am I wrong? (18:21-40:06)
2.2) How mu ch does it matter who wrote books of the Bible? Like if Paul wrote all the letters, or if Solomon actually wrote Proverbs? (40:12-49:06)
2.3) When I am drawing a boundary with someone, how much is it on me to explain things clearly? I feel like people sometimes act like “oh, how was I supposed to know?” as a way to make me doubt myself. How do I know if I have done enough? (49:14-01:00:50)
Closing Song: Blessed Assurance (Something Epic)
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Intro, and a podcast and plagiarism double emergency! (00:00-24:20)
I recently saw someone saying that when the Bible talks about “modesty”, it means not showing off your wealth. I like that a lot more than it being about covering your shoulders, but is that accurate? (24:33-37:15)
What is the difference between a “toxic” person and just a sinful person? We are supposed to forgive everyone and everybody has flaws, but it’s okay to let go of “toxic people” in your life, is that right? (37:20-49:34)
I know faith-healing isn’t a thing. But Jesus does tell people like the father in Mark 9 that they have to believe for someone to be healed. So what does He mean by that? (49:43-01:02:59)
Closing Song: Can This Be (Lee Younger)
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It's a post-holiday All Emergency Round-up!
We over stories about a failed Bible museum, data-mining powered evangelism, a prayer sponsored by Mark Wahlberg's Lent app, a real life biblical allegory, and good, old-fashioned end times grifting. Plus, Numerology Jed returns!
Closing Song: It Is Well (Pete and Tasha Lawson)
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If you're listening to this, the eclipse wasn't the rapture. (00:00-19:10)
I hear people talking about God “preparing their heart” for something. What does that mean? Is that any different than preparing myself for something? (19:13-34:03)
1 Corinthians 6 talks about how Christians shouldn’t sue each other in front of secular authorities. Not to be blasphemous, but that’s crazy right? That sounds like the kind of thing a church would say to stop someone from speaking out. (34:11-52:27)
People talk about not “trusting the flesh” but also say we have to discern things. If I am the one discerning it, aren’t I just relying on myself and my flesh? (52:32-01:08:53)
Closing Song: Bigger Than My Fears (The Bridge Loud)
Songs:
The Old Rugged Cross (Jed Brewer)
Come Ye Disconsolate (Eric Peters)
Break of Day (Lee Younger)
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Intro and Double worship emergency! (00:00-18:34)
How do I get better at being vulnerable either in groups or with people one on one? (18:48-31:10)
What can I do to deal with controlling parents as an adult? (31:14-43:28)
How do you have grace for someone who you think is doing their best, but it still acting manipulative and weird toward you? (43:31-01:01:42)
Closing Song: The Easy Part is Hard (Jed Brewer)
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Intro and a follow up emergency (00:00-20:54)
1 Corinthians 1:27 says God confounds the wise and strong. But other parts of the new testament say we should be wise and strong. How does that work? (21:31-32:35)
How do I find my identity in Christ? Especially when I don’t really want to have my identity be “a Christian” because of all the baggage and weirdness around that? (32:38-46:59)
What is important about Palm Sunday? It just seems like this weird little side story that doesn’t have much to do with the overall Easter narrative. (47:03-01:00:35)
Closing Song: Psalm 139:14 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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Intro and a Sunday school smokebomb throwing emergency (00:00-19:09)
I have struggled with anxiety and depression. I am generally doing better. But, sometimes I feel those old habits starting to creep up. How do I respond when that happens? (19:21-29:50)
My non-Christian or ex-Christian friends have a big problem with the idea of sin. In the sense that the idea there is something fundamentally evil about them has been used to make them feel bad. I kind of see their point honestly. Is there a way to think of sin without all the guilt and judgment? (29:54-45:12)
The part in Matthew 4 where Jesus is tempted in the desert is weird to me. Why is there only one time the devil tries to tempt him, or even talk to him? It feels like this weird little side story that comes up once a year during lent. Am I missing something? (45:16-58:00)
Closing Song: I Need Thee Every Hour (Lee Younger)
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Intro and a sacred dessert emergency (00:00-19:30)
I think I need to be more resilient. When things don’t work out, my initial reaction is to go to pieces. How do I grow in that? (19:37-34:31)
When I pray, I sometimes get distracted because I am getting so angry. Can I work around this? (34:34-46:39)
I grew up with Heaven being described as singing worship songs forever. That sounds…not good. Is the description missing something or am I? (46:45-59:42)
Closing Song: This Is Not A Trade (Jed Brewer)
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Intro and a miraculous emergency ((00:00-17:18)
What does having a “Christ-centered” relationship actually mean? (17:30-30:19)
How much can I disagree with a pastor or mentor? There is no such thing as someone who is right all the time. How much disagreement is normal? (30:23-48:11)
The Bible says pretty clearly “God is love”. I hear Christians say that there is a balance to that in that God is also just. Are those opposites? Is one more important than the others? (48:16-01:01:38)
Closing Song: Amos 5:24 (David and Alaina Coplin)
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Intro and a christian radio conspiracy (00:00-15:30)
What do you do when you feel frustrated with God? Or frustrated with life, but that’s the same thing, right? (31:09-47:06)
How much do I need to try at my job? I heard a lot growing up about “working as if for the lord, not for me” and “excellence in all things”. But, that kind of seems like a scam when it means do more work than I am getting paid for. (31:09-47:06)
Hebrews 6:1 talks about “moving beyond the elementary teachings about Christ”. What does that mean? Are there extra teachings? How do you know if you’re ready to move on? (47:10-01:00:24)
Closing Song: God Don't (Lee Younger)
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In this 600th episode(!) the guys take a look back at the Christian world of 2012 when the podcast launched. Including the Dove awards, Christianity Today headlines, and some characters that would reoccur over and over.
Closing Song: The original SayThat outro song
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Intro and a pastor made his own cryptocurrency, that is definitely an emergency. (00:00-21:460
I tried a meditation app. It talked about just letting your thoughts happen without judging them. How does that go with “taking every thought captive to Christ”? (21:55-36:49)
A friend recommended a Christian book to me. I really didn’t like it and thought it had some harmful stuff in it. They are very excited to hear what I thought. What do I tell them? (36:53-53:00)
I have heard people talking about “social media fasts” and how being online is so toxic. I don’t like get into fights or get obsessed about likes. I don’t really post that much, but I enjoy scrolling through stuff- maybe spend a little too much time doing it some days. How do I know if this is a problem or not? (53:03-01:07:14)
Closing Song: So Here I Am (Jed Brewer)
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Intro and a winter weather emergency. (00:00-15:24)
Did you guys see the story of the Ohio pastor who was charged for letting homeless people sleep in his church during the cold snap (https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2024/01/19/ohio-pastor-charged-zoning-violations/72281784007/). It got me thinking about what I would do. Would breaking the law be the right thing to do? (15:37-33:14)
What is fasting for? I don’t see how being hungry is going to make me a better Christian. (33:19-49:17)
In Mark 7, Jesus is roasting the Pharisees about how they honor God with they lips “but their hearts are far from Him”. Isn’t that true of everyone? Is there something particular about their case? (49:20-01:03:04)
Closing Song: Child of Wandering Will (Lee Younger)
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Intro and the rare good movie emergency (00:00-19:00)
I would like to try something different with reading the Bible in 2024. I have done the one year Bible and audio Bible. Any other suggestions? (19:31-31:20)
Any tips for dealing with seasonal affectedness? (31:26-41:03)
In John 4, Jesus tells the woman at the well that whoever drinks from him will ever thirst again. I feel like I need to be refilled over all the time, and I hear other people talk about that too. How does that reality match with what Jesus says in the story? (41:12-59:14)
Closing Song: Cannons on a Lighthouse (Randall Goodgame)
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Intro and Sports Emergencies! (00:00-18:04)
There are things I would love to “leave in 2023”. But I am not sure how to go about actually putting them behind me. (18:17-31:57)
I am a little confused about the way the Bible talks about Old Testament figures. Some of them do pretty bad stuff, but then in the New Testament they are described in glowing terms (David is a man after God’s own heart, Abraham walked in Fatih, Moses was faithful in all God’s house). Am I missing something? (32:06-45:18)
What is the difference between wanting to succeed and/or have nice things and being greedy? (45:26-01:01:07)
Closing Song: Though The Mountains (The Yearwoods)
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Intro and a cascade of emergencies (00:00-26:00)
Reading bible books like Numbers 5 makes me very angry to be a Christian. How do you guys reconcile such content in the bible? And how do you keep hope for decent relations between men and women? Thanks for your thoughts! (26:12-43:38)
I know it’s the Christian thing to be kind to people when they are being unkind to me. But like, how kind do I need to be? (43:43-51:34)
Sometimes, when I see churches or ministries try to hop on a social media trend, or do something “cool” it kind of rubs me the wrong way. Like it’s cheapening the message to put it to a tik tok dance. Is that legit? Or am I falling into the same thing as people who don’t like contemporary worship just because it doesn’t seem as churchy? (51:38-01:02:41)
Closing Song: I Am New (Jed Brewer)
Merry Christmas from SayThat!
Please enjoy this Christmas meditations we put together a few years ago.
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Intro and an emergency from an Indiana creationism conference. (00:00-17:00)
There is a lot of advice out there about how to go after what you want, or let go of things you want. What do you do when you have no idea what you want? (17:02-28:58)
What does it mean to make amends? Is that part of repentance? (29:02-41:20)
Why is John the Baptist important? He is talked about in early chapters of the gospels as this huge deal but I don’t really get why. (41:24-54:03)
Closing Song: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day (Lee Younger)
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Intro and emergency (00:00-15:20)
“Be still and know” sound like a great concept, but I have a really hard time sitting still. I don’t find it relaxing. It stresses me out kinda. How do I get better at it? (15:30-27:49)
How important is doctrine? It seems like the people who talk about “good doctrine” the most don’t do most of the stuff Jesus talked about. (27:53-44:28)
How can my partner and I make my parents see that not having kids is the right choice for us? (44:32-01:03:07)
Closing Song: Away in a Manger (Lins Honeyman)
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It's a post-Thanksgiving emergency buffet! We talk about dance bans, the "facts" about rock & roll from a 70s Tennessee jail ministry, and a men's conference speaker hosted by a guy named Bazzel Baz, and that's not the wildest thing about it. And more!
Closing Song: Angels We Have Heard On High (The Poolhouse Guru)
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Intro and a traditional Gripesgiving Emergency (00:00-15:55)
Seeing family during the holidays, one of the things I think about is how differently they se “being a good Christian” than I do. How do I deal with people who think I am not a very good Christian, and I feel the same about them? (16:32-29:43)
I…don’t really feel thankful. Lots of stuff is bad and it has been a hard year. Why should I put effort into trying to be thankful? it feels fake. (29:46-45:23)
I see the story of the widow’s offering used to say that people should give money even if it puts them in financial distress. That seems really wrong, but it does also seem like the story is saying that. Am I missing something? (45:27-01:00:06)
Closing Song: You Have Better (Jed Brewer)
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*Matt's audio is better this episode. We promise it will be fully fixed by next week. We had a stern talk with our audio engineer...who is Matt.
Intro and an emergency with a twist. (00:00-11:30)
How should Christians think about the economy changing? Like, I know giving is good, but if I want to buy a house someday soon, I probably need to save more than I thought I would need to. (11:47-25:30)
I was recently told I was “too negative.” I don’t consider myself a negative person. I would say I am positive sometimes and negative other times and that I try to be realistic. Is it possible to just be a “negative” person? What do I do? (25:33-42:34)
How do I deal with people who talk about all religion like it is a cult? I heard someone talking about Scientology recently and someone commented something like “yeah, that’s weird. But they all are.” That kind of offended me, but I didn’t know what to say. (42:40-01:00:55)
Closing Song: A Mighty Fortress (Pete Lawson)
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Apologies for Matt's audio (the sound quality, not what he says, though maybe that too), intro, and a medieval emergency. (00:00-15:45)
I feel like life is extremely unfair. Not necessarily to me, I have had it pretty easy all in all, but in general. This is proving to be a big sticking point when I think about life and God. How do I deal with this? (15:51-27:31)
Sometimes my friends talk about believing in “something bigger” or a “higher power”. That is kind of frustrating to me because I think they are trying to say that is the same as my belief in Christ. But I think it is very different because I know what I believe in. Am I wrong to be bothered by that? (27:35-40:12)
I normally don’t care much about end times stuff. But I was reading 2 Timothy 3 recently, and it was describing things that sounded pretty similar to today. Can you help me be less freaked out? (40:15-54:57)
Closing Song: Micah 6:8 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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Intro and an Christian nightclub emergency. (00:00-16:50)
How do I deal with bad leadership? Like, if someone has a good heart but just is not good at organizing things or leading a team. Do I need to just not worry about it and do what I can? (16:57-31:27)
What can you do to stay encouraged when you feel stuck? (31:31-43:30)
The verse about how “if God is for us, who can be against us?” Kind of confuses me. God isn’t for everything everyone is doing all the time, right? How do I know if He Is “for” me in a situation? (43:34-54:48)
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Intro and an emergency about the worst-named holiday of all time. (00:00-17:50)
Luke 1:37 says “for no word of God will ever fail.” What does that mean? I get that it’s encouraging, but it seems confusing to me. (17:57-30:51)
What is the line between processing and talking about my experience with someone and gossiping or trash talking about them? (30:54-47:03)
Do I need to have a good reason for every decision I make? Like if I break up with someone, or leave a job, or move, do I need to have a really good reason for it to be a wise choice? (47:07-1:03:03)
Closing Song: Oh The Deep Deep Love of Jesus (Lee Younger)
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Intro and a coffee and condescension emergency (00:00-20:00)
I feel like I get in a pattern where I expect the worst of a person or situation and then the situation spins into the worst. How do I get out of that pattern? (20:05-30:32)
What does 1 Thessalonians 3:3 mean when it says we are “destined for trials”? (30:37-42:44)
Two pieces of advice I get from people are “be patient” and “be bold” can I do both of those at the same time? (42:48-55:31)
Closing Song: Romans 12:15 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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Intro and a Big League Emergency (00:00-19:00)
How do I deal with my family when they are driving me crazy? I want to maintain relationships, but I feel like drama is taking up too much of my time right now. (19:14-33:41)
I am getting discouraged about prayer. I don’t feel like anything is happening. And I don’t really feel anything. What can I do? (33:44-47:54)
When someone is spouting nonsense in real life or online in the name of Christianity, is there any responsibility to point out that they are wrong? I know it won’t change their mind, but what about people who are hearing them? (47:57-1:00:25)
Closing Song: You Tell Me (Front Toward Enemy)
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When I have two options before me, I often think of it in terms of picking the “right” one. Is there a right decision? If God is looking out for me, what would making the “wrong” decision even mean? (17:41-28:41)
There are a lot of examples of churches and leaders doing a really bad job with scandals. How should a church or organization deal with a failing? What would a good response be? (28:43-41:31)
What does Jesus mean in Matthew 7 when he talks about the wide and narrow gates? I feel like those verses get used to talk about hard work or not being “worldly”. (41:35-54:51)
Closing Song: You've Made Up Your Mind (Jed Brewer)
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I started thinking about it when I saw this on my Facebook and I started feeling confused.
“Imagine what would happen if the single pursuit of Christians is not the lights, smoke machines, LED panels, charismatic preachers and thumping music but the presence of God during services.”
What are your thoughts about this idea of God's presence? (13:35-29:44)
How can I ask God to help me be a more optimistic person? Is that even something I should want? (29:50-45:01)
Is it good to take time away from things to “focus on God”? It sounds good, but shouldn’t we be focusing on God as part of our lives? (45:07-1:00:04)
Closing Song: His Beloved (Lee Younger)
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Have I not really forgiven someone if I still feel angry about the situation? (14:21-28:16)
A lot of the Bible, especially the OT talks about the strength of the Lord and calling on his mighty name, etc. it seems like most of the people I see claiming to do that are on something weird. What does it mean to do that in a real way? (28:20-40:41)
I get very frustrated sometimes and I feel like it really costs me a lot of happiness. How does God want me to deal with this? (40:48-52:55)
Closing Song: The Same As Me (Jed Brewer)
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I feel like I hear a lot of married people talk about how marriage is “so hard” in a way that is almost cliche. How do I know if a relationship is hard because relationships are hard, or because it is a bad fit? (18:21-34:07)
How do I strike a balance of showing someone respect while being clear I am not following their advice? (34:11-48:11)
So in Luke 14 - the parable of the banquet - I feel like I mostly hear people talk about the end where the poor get invited which is great obviously. But who are the friends who make the excuses? What is up with that part of the story? (48:15-58:48)
Closing Song: Come You Who Are Thirsty (Southern Harmonic)
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It's an all-emergency episode including:
An app that lets you chat with Jesus, an archbishop who will personally keep the poor out of heaven, a lesson in prayer - Texas style, and of course...church crimes!
Closing Song:
1 Peter 3:15 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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I think I have depression, but I am also pregnant. I’m so sad and tired all the time. I know that these things don’t last forever, so do you have any words of wisdom or encouragement for this season? Thank you. (15:48-30:11)
What’s the difference between being “the servant of all” and being a people pleaser with no boundaries? (30:14-49:04)
The Bible says “do not fear” a lot. Which is great. But, how? How do I actually have less fear? (49:08-1:01:49)
Closing Song: I Know I've Been Changed (Deacons Division ft. Jeff Bryant)
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Someone recently suggested I set an alarm on my phone to remind myself to pray several times a day. That seems like it could become a superstition really quick. “Oh no, I missed the 2:00 prayer, God is gonna get me!” Is this something that can be good? (17:53-33:08)
What is the loving way to act toward my friends who are “deconstructing” or questioning their faith. I really don’t think they would appreciate me trying to convince them Christianity is actually fine. (33:15-46:24)
I don’t feel like I know if I am doing well spiritually or not. There’s not like a way to measure it, so how do I know? (46:37-59:24)
Closing Song: As I Am (Lee Younger)
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I have heard people talk about “praying for protection.” What does that mean? It seems a little “claim your blessing” to me. (16:55-30:35)
How do you be an encouragement to someone who doesn’t seem to want to be encouraged. Like, they are in the wallowing phase, but I still want to be supportive. (30:38-44:39)
I know we are not supposed to judge. But does that just mean big stuff, or am I not allowed to get annoyed at people being rude in public or disagree with their taste in movies and stuff like that? (44:43-1:00:16)
Closing Song: Cast My Cares (Jed Brewer)
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Have things gotten weirder in the last few years? Like everything always been this crazy and we’re just noticing it more now, or are things actually weirder? (17:46-28:54)
Feminism- there is a lot shared about feminism at the moment. I wonder if views can go to extreme around this topic, where do you draw the line on the sliding scale of views? (29:04-48:17)
I was reading the parable of the sower in Mark 4 recently. It seems kind of unfair that whether or not the seed grows is beyond anyone’s control. The soil is either rocky or shallow or not. Am I missing the point? (48:22-1:00:52)
Closing Song: Greater Is He (Jed Brewer)
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It’s been a while since I have prayed. It feels weird to try to like, get back in the habit. How do I do that? (14:42-28:00)
In Luke 10, Jesus tells the disciples “whoever rejects you rejects me”. What does this mean for us today. I reject a lot of the stuff said by Christian leaders. I don’t think that means I am rejecting Jesus. (28:04-40:52)
I know that negative emotions can’t lead me to change. But I do have negative feelings that are part of me wanting to change, so what do I do with them while I am working on things? (40:58-57:51)
Passage on prayer by Frederick Buechner that Jed mentioned: https://www.frederickbuechner.com/quote-of-the-day/2016/4/25/prayer
Closing Song: Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee (Eric Peters)
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What is the difference between “walking in faith” and just not thinking through decisions? (20:18-32:46)
Why is there / has there been sigma in the Church around mental health? I know on paper it isn’t different taking medication for mental health than physical health, but somehow the feelings around it don’t line up as a Christian- why the shame/ guilt around this? Feelings of ‘failure ‘ etc? (32:51-48:27)
1.3) How do I be a good friend to people who are younger than me? I am not a mentor or anything, but there are younger people in my church that I want to be a positive person for. (48:30-1:01:56)
Closing Song: Psalm 147:3 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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1 and 2 Timothy mention having a “sincere faith.” What makes faith sincere or insincere? (15:25-23:53)
When I was younger, apologetics was this big thing. Like “how will you respond when a non-believer says XYZ?” I am trying to not see my faith that way because the debate thing seems dumb. How do I let go of that idea? (23:56-42:08)
Where do you guys go when you need inspiration? How do you let some inspire you in a healthy way? (42:12-55:25)
Closing Song: No He Wasn't (Lins Honeyman)
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I have heard some people talking recently about how pride is bad. That got me thinking- is being proud wrong. If so, what is wrong with it? (20:22-37:17)
There was a recent controversy with the Baptists making a proclamation about women not being able to be pastors. It seems wrong to me but I guess some people say “well, that’s what the Bible says”. Does the Bible say that definitively? (37:21-58:58)
We check in with the latest baseball themed marketing campaign from the He Gets Us people. (59:07-1:05:04)
Closing Song: The One (Jed Brewer)
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For…reasons, I have been thinking about whether or not it is okay to be kind of happy when someone dies. Is it, or is that just really wrong? (18:00-30:16)
I hear people talk about how going through hard things makes you stronger in that area of life. But I just feel like I am beat up in those areas. How does it make you stronger to go through something hard? (30:21-43:19)
From ill-advised TikToks to fast food meltdowns, we do a quick round up of ways Christians are being weird on the internet lately. (43:26-01:01:24)
Closing Song: Changing Me (Lee Younger)
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Is it normal to go through some times where you aren’t dealing with doubts or questions with your faith? Does that mean I’m not engaged? (18:56-30:07)
How do I balance keeping up with the news and not just being angry and sad all the time? (30:16-46:36)
I grew up in an environment where negative emotions were rarely talked about. How do I learn to express those feelings as an adult in a healthy way? (46:40-57:05)
Closing Song: I Am Free (Lee Younger)
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People talk about the generation “that God is calling to XYZ” or that “will break this or that”. Does God do things through generations? Is that a thing? (16:38-30:17)
When something bad happens in my life, my first instinct is to look for a reason. Something I could have done different or how it could have been planned for. But sometimes there’s no real reason and a bad thing just happened. But I hate that so much. How do I deal with that? (30:20-43:57)
How do you talk about your thoughts on life as a person of faith with non-believing friends without sounding like you are making a sales pitch? (44:01-1:01:11)
Closing Song: I Come To You (Jed Brewer)
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How do I empathize when someone is having a hard time without joining in on their negativity in a way that is bad for me? (19:25-30:47)
I know finding a mentor is a helpful thing, What can I do until I find someone who fits that role? (30:50-42:40)
Several places in the Bible it talks about it being “the last days” back then. How does that work with us being 2000 years past “the last days”? (42:43-55:43)
Closing Song: Be Thou My Vision (Deacons Division)
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Is divorce ever the right option for a Christian couple to take? (19:26-34:05)
Yoga pants discourse is back again. What does the Bible actually say about “modesty”? (34:12-48:06)
An organization I am involved with recently had a scandal break. It’s a big organization and my local chapter wasn’t involved at all. But I still feel a little weird. How should I think about this? (48:10-1:01:14)
Closing Song: Ephesians 4:32 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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What is blasphemy? I hear it get tossed around mostly as a joke or an over the top accusation. Is it a real thing that people should worry about? (15:28-25:06)
In Mark 6, Jesus talks about being a prophet without honor is his hometown. I feel like the only thing I hear people say about this is comparing themselves or someone else to Jesus in this scenario. Is there anything this story tells us about Jesus? (25:11-36:26)
What’s the difference between feeling like God is leading you to do something and just thinking it is a good idea? (36:31-49:32)
Closing Song: You Delighted (Lee Younger)
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As much as I love making fun of churches and conservative Christian shenanigans, I also can’t help but to wonder: Why are they so vocal about same-sex stuff when there’s more damaging things in the church like anger, jealousy, abuse etc.
I’ve seen more lives being destroyed because of anger, jealousy, emotion and spiritual abuse then anything related to LGBTQ+. (18:44-36:41)
My church recently put out a response the the denomination approving of same sex unions. It was…not positive. How am I to respond about this issue? For me personally, there are sins worse than one’s sexual orientation. Even the greatest commandment Jesus gave was basically love God, love others.
And so far all the response to this issue is so farrrrrr removed from love. (36:46-54:52)
What are Titus and Philemon about? They don’t seem to come up much in church. (54:57-1:09:36)
Closing Song: Not A Judge (Jed Brewer)
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Jesus says the greatest commandment is to love God and the second is to love your neighbor. Does this mean there are times we have to choose loving God over loving people? (17:26-29:52)
There is a lot of talk about “following your passion” in things like career, but also in the church about “using your passions for the Lord”. There is lots of stuff I like but I don’t know that I really have a “passion” I want to pursue. Is that okay? Am I missing something? (29:52-45:03)
How do you balance serving others with having your own boundaries? Is the Christian thing to always go with what’s best for the other person or the way they want thing to go at the expense of what you would prefer? (45:06-58:14)
Closing Song: Save Me From My Sins (Jed Brewer)
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It's an Emergency catch up. Topics include:
Adding tighty whiteys to Renaissance masterpieces
Woke Alerts
An utterly predictable "macho" megachurch pastor story
Xtreme Easter Smackdown
Forced Tithing Lawsuit
Closing Song: This Is My Father's World (Southern Harmonic)
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The fellas took Easter week off. Please enjoy some songs and an encouraging word. See you next week for the normal shenanigans.
Songs:
Break of Day (Lee Younger)
All Hail The Power of Jesus' Name (Glenn Kaiser)
So Here I Am (Jed Brewer)
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What is with the weird fixation some people seem to have on the violence of Jesus’s death? I guess it is supposed to be very moving, but people talking about in gory detail just weirds me out. Am I missing something? (18:30-34:37)
How do I identify the line between someone asking me to do something and trying to manipulate me? (34:40-46:09)
I feel like I hear the same Easter sermons and readings every year. Is there any detail or aspect of the Easter story that you particularly like? (46:15-01:00:45)
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I have heard people say that having joy is different than feeling happy, but I just don’t get what that difference is actually supposed to be.
Is there something sinful about making something happen in your life? Is that not “waiting on the Lord”?
Is it wrong to want an apology before forgiving someone? I don’t feel good about letting someone back into my life if they won’t admit what they did wrong.
Closing Song: The Old Rugged Cross (Jed Brewer)
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How are we supposed to think about things God does that would be immoral or sinful if a person did them? A commandment is “though shalt not kill” but God flooded the whole earth and sent plagues. (15:37-29:50)
A Gospel Coaltion post about why you should go to church. How bad can that be? Let's find out! https://www.instagram.com/p/CpnCj7jLSA5/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= (29:53-49:58)
When people talk about “traditional gender roles” it always weirds me out. Am I being judgmental, or is this just a preference? Does it coming up in a church context make it different? (50:02-55:31)
Closing Song: Psalm 27:10 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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Whenever I stop doing something, not even quitting necessarily, I get this guilt like I am doing something wrong. How do I get over that? (22:35-31:50)
We check in on televangelists Kenneth Copeland and Jesse Duplantis. It goes about as well as expected. (31:52-37:42)
I feel like my brain always goes to the worst possible scenario. It’s exhausting. How do I get better at not doing that? (37:46-50:45)
Closing Song: Greater Is He (Jed Brewer)
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What do you guys make of the whole “revival” thing in Kentucky? (21:31-32:16)
Submitted for the approval of the midnight society...a disgraced megachurch pastor sitting by a fire pit spouting nonsense. (32:23-40:59)
Mark 11:24 Jesus says, “whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” I know the “name it, claim it” stuff isn’t how God works…so what does that mean? (41:03-52:14)
Closing Song: Shepherd (Lee Younger)
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Sometimes, when people are talking about something they did wrong, part of explanation is “that’s not who I really am.” It feels very Christian to say that, but also if we’re all sinful…it kind of is, right? Is that an actual explanation? (18:50-34:56)
How do you know when someone is overspiritualizing something? I hear people talk very churchy or write stuff online and they way they put seems like…a lot for what they are talking about. But is that just me being judgmental? (35:08-50:12)
So John 12:47-48 says “If anyone hears my words but does not keep them, I do not judge that person. For I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world. There is a judge for the one who rejects me and does not accept my words; the very words I have spoken will condemn them at the last day.” What does that mean - Jesus doesn’t judge me, but God does? Aren’t they the same? (50:15-59:20)
Closing Song: Micah 6:8 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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People were talking about how the Grammy’s and Super Bowl halftime show were “satanic.” Are people being serious with that? Why are people so weird about this stuff? (14:10-31:11)
Bonus thematic relevant emergency! (31:16-42:05)
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How would you define woke ? Is it a term as a Christian we should be associated with? I’ve heard different definitions and even some have suggested quite dark origins of the phrase so I’m really unsure whether it’s something I should use or relate to? Thanks! (42:10-57:34)
Closing Song: Don't Chas Shadows (Lee Younger)
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I’m just getting to the point in my life where I make enough money to have savings. How do I know how to balance saving with giving? (19:24-37:01)
The Bible says “Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness.” The idea of “believing God” struck me. Is that different from believing in God? How do I do it more? (37:04-50:02)
I have heard people talk about what “Guarding your heart” doesn’t mean (purity culture, watching secular movies, etc). But what does it actually mean? (50:05-1:01:13)
Closing Song: You Have Better (Jed Brewer)
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How do I know Im doing something wise? How do I really know when I have found wisdom to apply to my life? (17:41-32:22)
Can you guys recommend some books about theology for someone who is new to it? (32:26-48:41)
When something awful is in the news, on social media, etc. I sometimes want to just not think about it anymore. Is that okay? Like, I know these things are serious and facing the truth of things is important, but it feels like a lot sometimes. (48:45-1:03:09)
Closing Song: A Mighty Fortress (Pete Lawson)
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Once again, the emergencies are coming faster than we can deal with them. Billboards, job postings, the worst venue for an altar call, a new low in Christian parody songs, and more!
Closing Song: Amazing Grace (Glenn Kaiser)
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I have been thinking about the idea of “bearing fruit”. It seems like it’s just a Christiany way to say “be busy and accomplish a lot”. Am I missing something? (15:47-30:28)
A famous pastor recently said online that the most important thing a Christian can do is read the whole Bible repeatedly. Honestly, I get a little tired of the Bible sometimes. Is that okay? (30:32-48:21)
Romans 2:5 says that because of stubborn you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath. That sounds bad. What can I do about that? (48:24-59:09)
Closing Song: 2 Corinthians 3:17 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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Is "being intentional" really an important thing? Or is it another Christian cliche? (18:43-32:54)
I know we are not supposed to judge other people’s salvation. But there are also clearly people who claim the title of “Christian” who don’t line up with the teachings of Jesus at all. What are we supposed to do with that? (32:57-46:31)
Sometimes in the gospels, when Jesus heals someone, He tells them to tell people- like their village or the temple officials. Other times He tells them to keep it a secret. I can’t see a pattern in why it is one or the other. What is going on here? (46:36-57:38)
Closing Song: No One Like You (Lee Younger)
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People say the new year is a good time for a fresh start. That sounds good to me, but I don’t really know how to do it. (17:13-31:17)
2022 was a rough year, and it took a lot of me. How do I actually make 2023 better? (31:21-41:21)
How can I healthily manage stress? Just reminding myself “God’s got this” has not really lead to much peace. (41:26-56:31)
Closing Song: I Am New (Jed Brewer)
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We take a look at a megachurch Christmas program that brings together the Grinch and Thriller, the most misguided LinkedIn message of the year and all the other wackiness that Christian culture had to offer in 2022.
Closing Song: Always, Always, Always (Jed Brewer)
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I did something that would hurt my partner if they found out, And I don’t know how they would react. I feel guilty not telling them. What should I do? (18:58-38:04)
People talk a lot about not taking Christmas seriously enough. I get that it isn’t about commercialization, but how “serious” am I supposed to be being here? (38:07-54:56)
There was so much talk about the “Proverbs 31 woman” in purity culture stuff. It’s hard to look at that chapter without all that stuff on it. What does it really mean? (54:59-1:06:42)
Closing Song: O Holy Night (The Poolhouse Guru)
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This week, Matt read an article about "Secular Calvinists" and, since he has to know that's a thing, now so do you! (00:10-17:45)
I don’t know how I feel about Christmas. Growing up it wasn’t my favorite time and it hasn’t gotten better. I see that there could be a lot of positive stuff about the holiday, but I can’t seem to connect to it. Is there a way to reset my Christmas feelings? (18:01-33:06)
How do you support and love someone who is going through a hard time but is clearly not ready to make any big changes? I love them and they aren’t like being hostile to me, they just aren’t done with whatever phase they are in yet. (33:10-45:39)
In 1 John 3:1- it says “The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.” Does that still apply when Christianity has been the biggest world religion for 2,000 years? (45:42-55:10)
Closing Song: What Child Is This? (Jed Brewer)
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When someone reappears after a scandal and there is a backlash, it seems like people talk about how there is “unforgiveness” or “lack of grace because people are mad. If someone behaved in a way that hurt someone else- can I even forgive them. Am I under some requirement to forgive public figures because I am Christian? (21:53-39:08)
What responsibility do I have to call out prejudice when I see it. If I see someone I know post something online, can I just block them, or should send a message to point out there error first? It feels like people are getting comfortable throwing stuff out there lately. (39:12-54:43)
Special bonus emergency! A truly bonkers Christmas service: https://twitter.com/reachjulieroys/status/1599068764674265089?s=20&t=EAP6VjnFQvHtBZuB0WWBJw (54:49-1:04:34)
Closing Song: I Heard The Bells (Lee Younger)
This week we take an emergency look at a business seeking to rent out the perfect Christian boyfriend. And, in a rare instance, come up with an improvement!
As a spouse in such a situation, how can you support the partner that has lost interest in sex? I am discouraged, but I don’t want to pressure them either. (21:08-40:08)
I have different political views than my parents. I know that, they know that. It’s whatever. The part that drives me crazy is not them disagreeing with me or thinking I’m wrong, it’s when they imply or flat out say that I only believe what I do because I was brainwashed or that “I’ll figure it out when I’m older”. I don’t know why, but that really bothers me and I don’t know how to say anything or if I even should. Help? (40:42-57:45)
I was reading the part of the gospels with John the Baptist recently. I don’t really know what I’m supposed to take from it. I get that he prepared the way for Jesus and was important. But I don’t know what I am supposed to do with any of this? (57:48-1:08:46)
Closing Song: Angels We Have Heard On High (The Poohouse Guru)
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We come up with a new, groundbreaking technique for dealing with opinionated relatives at Thanksgiving. Then we take a tour of Christian insanity- Pastors challenging comedians to boxing matches and getting served lawsuits in the pulpit, a Christian college is suspicious of evil secular music genre...bluegrass, a video game where you play as Jesus that is even crazier than it sounds. And more!
Closing Song: Take My Life and Let It Be (Lee Younger)
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I recently read a description of elements of a cult. It included things like “a leader who is not to be questioned” and “everything is part of the plan” and “the people in this group are all you need.” I know not every church is cult-like, but that sounds like a lot of churches. How do I know if a church or group can be trusted not to be like this? (19:48-34:24)
Is there a difference between judging someone and wanting them to do better? (34:28-44:56)
Recent…celebrity craziness had me thinking about whether I can still enjoy someone’s music if I know they believe awful things. Does that apply to Christian stuff even more so? If someone ends up involved in scandal, or leaving the faith, how do we treat their work? (45:00-01:01:48)
Closing Song: No He Wasn't (ft Lins Honeyman)
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1.1) I feel like it’s really shallow but I’m finding I’m not physically attracted to my spouse anymore. (16:18-34:21)
1.2) I used to be really passionate about faith and expressive in worship. Over the last few years it’s like the fire has diminished. I struggle to pray and worship but deep down the faith is still there. What should I do? (34:24-52:46)
1.3) I was reading the parable of the bags of gold in Matthew 25. Making good ROI isn’t really how I think of Jesus wanting me to live out my faith usually. What does this parable mean? (52:50-1:06:07)
Closing Song: You've Made Up Your Mind (Jed Brewer)
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Christian puns may have gone too far! And some Halloween PSAs. (00:00-19:00)
Hebrews 4:1 says to be careful not to “be found to have fallen short”. But Romans pretty famously says all have fallen short and it doesn’t matter. What does this mean? (19:18-33:26)
I always feel like I am letting someone down. When I was little it was my parents. Sometimes it has been God. But sometimes I don’t even know who, just someone out there. How do I deal with that? (33:35-50:31)
How do I know if a part of my life is bearing fruit? Some things take time, and some things don’t always look amazing, but does that mean they’re not bearing fruit? (50:36-1:05:51)
Closing Song: It Is Well (Pete and Tasha Lawson)
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We look at a church's...stadium tour...tickets for which cost up to over $1000. That's definitely an emergency! (00:00-19:45)
How do you know when a situation (not a relationship, but like a job or school thing) being rough means it’s time to make a change versus when it’s time to push through? (19:50-34:27)
2 Thessalonians 4:10 “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.” Gets brought up a lot to justify political stuff. I feel like it’s not a very Jesusy sentiment. What does it mean? (34:27-50:00)
I was recently talking with a friend and they mentioned “see you at the pole”, I joked about how it was so weird that it was a Christian fad to do something pretty much the opposite of what Jesus taught about prayer. He had never realized it was weird. He agreed once it was pointed out. I didn’t know how to have that conversation. How do you talk to someone about crazy Christian stuff from their past, not your own? (50:06-1:01:51)
Closing Song: 2 Corinthians 3:17 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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We try to help out the Christian media industry with some realistic worship songs and micro-targeted devotionals. (00:00-28:30)
I have some people in my life that I feel like I have forgiven. But I also don’t particularly want to have a relationship with them or even necessarily see them again. Is that good enough, or do I have to keep trying to engage with them? (28:49-39:01)
What’s a piece of advice you wish someone gave you 10 years ago? (39:08-47:48)
When I have heard the fruits of the spirit talked about, they all kind of get lumped in. But there are different things listed for a reason right? What’s the difference between kindness and gentleness? (47:53-56:32)
Closing Song: Child of Wandering Will (Lee Younger)
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We take look at ways to improve the 5th(!!!) installment of the premier evangelical cinematic franchise. (00:10-19:15)
Is there a healthy way to be proud of myself. I feel like the Christian messages about pride being bad and humility have made me feel like I’m not allowed to feel good about myself when I succeed. (19:33-29:52)
Colossians 3:12 talks about how we are to behave as “God’s chosen people”. What does that mean? When I hear people talk like that, it always sets off red flags that they are saying Christians are better than other people. (29:56-39:09)
I have been having what I can only describe as existential dread lately. There is this blanket of “is this all there is?” Kind of around everything. What can I do to deal with this? (39:14-51:39)
Closing Song: Oh The Deep Deep Love of Jesus (Lee Younger)
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We revel in some early 90s Bible based video game nostalgia. (00:10-19:15)
I was recently reading about how it is not a healthy thing to take on other people’s emotions in a situation. But I know empathy is important. Where is the line? (19:21-35:12)
What place should anger have in a Christian’s life? I never felt like I was allowed to express anger growing up because it wasn’t nice. I know Jesus expressed anger, but I don’t hear that elaborated on ever. There’s so much to reasonably be angry about, but being mad all the time doesn’t feel good. (35:14-51:18)
We discuss this article about churches using "shameware" apps- https://www.wired.com/story/covenant-eyes-anti-porn-accountability-monitoring-apps/ (51:29-1:05:42)
Closing Song: Cast My Cares (Jed Brewer)
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An early 2000s Christian cinema emergency leads us to the amazing movie rating system of Dove.org. (00:10-22:15)
I recently heard about the Billy Graham rule. I can see why it might make sense, but is also seems like really legalistic and maybe sexist? Is it a good idea? (22:37-42:50)
There are some situations where I know someone probably isn’t going to take my advice or change their behavior, but I still feel like I need to say something to have said it. Is that selfish of me? Is that healthy? (42:54-53:25)
The whole “quiet quitting” thing got me thinking, is there a healthy way to set levels for effort of when I am volunteering? It feels like the people in charge will always take more, so I have to draw the line. But I feel bad sometimes. (53:33-1:10:28)
Closing Song: Weary (The Bridge Loud)
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This week, an emergency that starts off about a Christian conference and somehow ends up at the Norwegian version of Surge soda. Also:
What do you guys make of the Matt Chandler thing? It doesn’t seem as extreme as other church scandals, but it still feels like it's part of a pattern. (21:30-42:42)
I am getting tired of having to be “the bigger person” in some situations. Is that an okay thing to feel? What do I do with that feeling? (42:47-53:41)
I was reading Mark 11:27-33. Jesus refuses to say on whose authority He was doing the things He was doing. That’s really weird to me. Why not just say God’s authority? What’s going on in this passage? (53:46-1:05:57)
Closing Song: You Tell Me (Jed Brewer)
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What does “the sins of the fathers” mean? The Bible mentions God punishing people to four generations (for example Numbers 14:18). But that doesn’t seem fair. (15:50-25:11)
What does Luke 12:9 mean? (But whoever disowns me before others will be disowned before the angels of God.) I feel like I only heard this talked about in dramatic voice of the martyrs scenarios meant to scare me into being more committed. (25:19-40:47)
How do I deal with setbacks? When I start something new, I am very excited, but when I hit a problem, it can really take the wind out of me. (40:52-54:19)
Closing Song: Come Thou Fount (Pete and Tasha Lawson)
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We look at a Texas church's unauthorized, revised version of Hamilton, and invent a new game to keep a crowd engaged during a sermon. (0:00-16:25)
Some older Christians like to talk about the end of times and how soon Christ will come back, but the way they talk about it doesn’t sound like a good thing. How concerned should I be about stuff like that? (16:29-33:51)
A friend of mine talks a lot about demons and angels and the spiritual realm, and it all sounds kind of scary to me. Do I need to be hyper aware of stuff like that? (33:59-48:19)
We discuss the work and impact on our lives of recently passed author Frederick Buechner. (48:31-1:09:42)
Closing Song: Micah 6:8 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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I hear people talk about “godly masculinity” or “biblical masculinity”. All the people talking about that online describe something that is toxic and awful. Is there a non-awful definition of “godly masculinity”? (15:23-27:23)
Jed chats with best-selling author Chris Bolinger (27:44-48:01)
1 John 3:21 says “Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God” What does it mean for my heart to condemn me? Is that different than guilt or conviction? (48:24-56:43)
Closing Song: Jesus Is On The Main Line (Lee Younger)
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I want to experience God for myself, but I don't seem to be getting anywhere. (23:47-40:13)
I'm working on being more patient. Is there a healthy way to be impatient in the meantime? (40:17-47:50)
Bonus Emergency! An email from Focus on the Family
Closing Song: Child of Wandering Will (Lee Younger)
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I feel like when I was a kid, I was given this big package labeled “Christian beliefs”. Some of them didn’t really have anything to do with Christianity, but they were in the package. I have dropped a lot of those things. But how do I know what to drop and what to keep? (19:08-35:19)
How can I be a wise person without turning into a cynical person? (35:25- 52:15)
I recently heard a message from 2 Corinthians 4:6 about being a light in darkness. While everything they said was fine, it seemed to boil down to either “be positive” or “be Christian in public”. Is there more to being a light in darkness than that? (52:20-1:06:44)
Closing Song: Galatians 6:9 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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It's an all emergency episode!
We talk horrible VBS themes, bad prophets, Bible reading as a magical spell, thrift store demons, after the rapture pet care, and more!
Closing Song: So Here I Am (Jed Brewer)
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My partner started going to therapy. They really like it so far. Some of things they say their therapist told them and exercises they gave them seem…weird to me. Is this a conversation I can have with them? How? (16:02-27:37)
I’m getting really discouraged by how just openly mean I see a lot of Christians being. On tv, on social media, in real life- being homophobic, transphobic, misogynistic. It really bothers me people who act like that ascribe to the same beliefs that I do. How do I think about this? (27:42-44:07)
James 4:3 says “When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.” I feel like that verse gets used to bash people for wanting stuff. But doesn’t Jesus talk about how God gives like a good father, and gives even when we don’t know what to ask for? What does this verse mean? (44:11- )
Closing Song: We Will Rise (Lee Younger)
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I’ve been discussing faith matters with a friend, who's really getting deeper in the faith right now, and that's awesome.Some of their sources seem a bit wonky, What's a good way to navigate this? (17:10-34:34)
Can spiritual things be stored or felt through physical things, or songs? Like the way you feel when you enter a room where people have been praying, or for example if an instrumental song has been recorded with occult connotations. Or are connotations only what we ascribe to them? (34:37-54:56)
I’ve made a lot of positive changes, but I feel like some people- my family especially- still only sees me as the old me. That’s really frustrating and I don’t know what I can do. (55:00-1:05:28)
Closing Song: Love Lifted Me (The Bridge Loud)
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The guys are all traveling this week, so here is an episode of the radio show we do specifically for folks behind bars. It's a fun half hour of music and encouragement. We hope you enjoy it!
We will be back next week with your questions and the usual wackiness.
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I have a question about Matthew 10:39. What does it mean to “lose your life”? Like, what am I supposed to be giving up? (24:46-39:07)
I feel like decisions at my church are all made by committee. But not like, a defined committee, just kind of waiting for group consensus. This seems really inefficient to me. Am I wrong to not like this? Can I bring it up and try to fix it? (39:11-49:11)
I am going to a new church. I really like it. It is very welcoming and accepting, which is different than the church I grew up in. I am nervous to talk to my family about it. They aren’t like super-conservative, but I’m worried they will feel like I am rejecting something about them. Does that make sense? How do I prepare for that conversation? (49:15-1:02:45)
Closing Song: Come Thou Fount (Southern Harmonic)
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My partner and I are moving and will be looking for a new church. I have only ever gone to one denomination in my life. I want to use this as an opportunity to explore what’s out there. What’s the best way to go about it? (22:14-39:24)
I hear people talk about how they “discovered their gifts”. I don’t know what that means really. How do you discover something you’re good at? What makes something a “gift”? (39:27-53:38)
I know being humble is good. But there are times (like at work) when I need to advocate for myself and talk up my competence and accomplishments. Is there a time and place for not-humility? (53:42-1:07:25)
Closing Song: You Have Better (Jed Brewer)
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I know nobody perfectly lives out what they say, but what is the line between imperfect person and hypocrite? (17:11-31:55)
When someone (ie. Family) has hurt me, I put a lot of thought into trying to figure out why they acted the way they did. But I often find the answers don’t satisfy me, because they still did the hurtful thing. Is it useful to try to figure out the “whys”, or better to just focus on the “whats”? (32:01-44:26)
In Romans 9:1, it says “my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit”. How does our conscience relate to the Holy Spirit? (44:32-56:32)
Closing Song: All Hail The Power of Jesus' Name (Glenn Kaiser)
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I’ve heard you guys say “no is a powerful word”. But I was taught to try to be helpful to people and be open to opportunities. How does “no” fit into that? (22:03-39:19)
With the SBC abuse scandal joining the Hillsong one and all the others, is there anything to learn from this? What can an individual do to help stop this from happening in the future? (39:24-55:32)
God doesn’t have needs because He is perfect, right? So why does He care if we worship Him? (55:37-1:06:26)
Closing Song: Be Thou My Vision (Deacons Division)
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What can I do in my thinking so that I don’t get resentful of people in my life? (22:06-28:53)
I recently joined a board at my church. I don't really feel like I know how it works or if I am contributing. (28:57-44:56)
How do I acknowledge the mistakes I have made without slipping into letting my mistakes define me? (44:49-55:41)
Closing Song: I Need Thee Every Hour (Lee Younger)
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Alternate Titles: "Southern Baptist Apocalypse" and " 300 Cubits, Make It Work!"
How do I follow Jesus’ command in Matthew 18:21 without allowing myself to be subject to other people’s abuse again and again. (23:58-39:48)
1 John 3:8 sounds quite harsh. And lays the groundwork for legalistic tendencies, so how do I relate to it? What's the context? (39:52-52:59)
How do I not lose hope when it seems like everything really keeps getting worse? (53:06-1:05:18)
Closing Song: 7 Times 70 (Jed Brewer)
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I kind of find God's promises frustrating because I don't always understand them and I know some don't apply to me. How should I think about them? (17:25-30:01)
How can I make my faith less academic? (30:06-46:58)
What is the limit on showing grace for other people? Having infinite "undeserved favor" seems unhealthy in some situations. (47:01-58:19)
Closing Song: Deuteronomy 31:6 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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We take a look at a church's 150 rules! Which leads to discussions of (among other things):
Cheerwine Holy War
religious demons
Kenny G summoning Satan
The sin of hide and seek
Then we answer a question about what place the megachurch has and should have in the future in the light of recent scandals and long term issues. (Begins at 36:46)
Closing Song: Oh How He Loves Me
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I took on some new responsibilities at work and picked them up quickly. But that made me nervous that I might get overconfident and mess up. What's the right balance? (21:12-33:15)
Getting through the pandemic mostly unscathed has given me a kind of guilt. How do I deal with that? (33:19-44:40)
James 1:13 says God doesn't tempt anyone. But I alway learned He lets us be tempted to test us. Which is it? (44:43-55:42)
Closing Song: Always, Always, Always (Jed Brewer)
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I recently lost someone dear to me, and I feel like I'm not grieving. What's going on? (24:37-37:08)
When looking for a therapist what are the pros and cons of a Christian counselor? (37:13-49:32)
People online are debating "modesty" again. Is that even in the Bible? Do I have to care? (49:37-1:04:41)
Closing Song: Be Thou My Vision
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It's a post-Easter emergency roundup!
This week: A horrifying gigantic plush Jesus, Biblical podcasters, we uncover a very Gospel Coalition hazing ritual, and we discuss the God figure hidden in plain sight in a Disney classic.
Closing Song: Greater Is He (Jed Brewer)
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How do I reflect on mistakes I have made in my past without getting stuck in guilt? (16:24-29:36)
How do I know when God is telling me to be patient versus times when I am just scared to take a next step? (29:40-41:20)
I am a recovering people pleaser and it caused a lot of problems in my life. How do I be a servant without being a people pleaser? (41:26-55:57)
Closing Song: Break Of Day (Lee Younger)
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I feel like everyone expects my significant other and I to get engaged soon, but I am having doubts. What do I do? (16:02- 28:33)
In Luke 7, Jesus raises a widow's son. But what about all the people whose loved ones He didn't do that for? What is this story supposed to tell us? (28:27-40:04)
There are areas of my life where I am not really even trying to improve right now. Is that okay? (40:07-52:58)
Closing Song: Take My Life and Let It Be (Lee Younger)
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Should I validate someone's feelings if they are throwing themselves a pity party? (18:56-31:42)
My partner and I are having a baby. How do we tell our relatives "this is not about you"? (31:52-44:00)
What do you guys make of the recent Christianity Today scandal? (44:03-1:00:04)
Closing Song: Psalm 24:1 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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What's the difference between sharing something that helped you with someone else and toxic positivity? (18:52-30:25)
I made a lot of progress in an area of my life. Is it weird or wrong that I just feel exhausted at the idea of having to put effort into the next thing I want to improve? (30:28-43:29)
I have been thinking about the apocalypse a lot lately because...well, you know. How are we supposed to think about or deal with that idea? (43:32-56:00)
Closing Song: No He Wasn't (The Bridge Loud ft Lins Honeyman)
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Someone accused my church of not being "biblically-based". What does that even mean? (15:50-31:38)
How do I navigate "eating the meat and spitting out the bones" with Christian stuff? (31:48-47:18)
How can I deal with well-meaning but nosy family members? (47:22-1:05:12)
Closing Song: Micah 6:8 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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How do I tell the difference between processing bad news well and being in denial? (16:36-28:28)
What does Philippians 2:14 "do all things without arguing or complaining" actually mean for us? (28:36-48:08)
I hear people talk about an epiphany or a spiritual awakening. Is there a way to prepare for one of those? (48:12-1:03:22)
Closing Song: Never Alone (Pete and Tasha Lawson)
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How do I empathize instead of judge when it seems like someone is causing their own problem? (15:50-30:14)
I feel like my mind dwells on things that make me angry or unhappy. How can I stop? (30:19-43:17)
What's the deal with Jesus casting demons out of people? Does that teach us anything? (43:20-58:27)
Closing Song: I Am Free (Lee Younger)
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This week we look at a backlog of crazy stories including 90s Christian rockers sharing their opinions no one asked for, a literal witchhunt in a Nashville church, and more!
Closing Song: Old Rugged Cross (Jed Brewer)
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What's the difference between guilt and remorse? (14:43-29:50)
How do I have boundaries with someone who has leverage over me? (29:56-47:37)
Jesus said to love God with all your heart and soul and mind and strength. How can I do that? It seems impossible. (47:41-1:01:54)
Closing Song: Matthew 22:37 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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I treated someone badly in the past. They forgave me. I know God forgives me, so why do I still feel awful? (19:32-35:05)
What do you guys make of the recent spate of book banning in US school systems? (35:11-54:28)
It seems like some people actively work to be unhappy. Why do they do that? How can I make sure I don't? (54:33-1:12:53)
Closing Song: Oh the Deep Deep Love of Jesus (Lee Younger)
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I feel like I am either way too busy or wasting time. How can I get in balance? (17:11-37:34)
I am terrified to talk to God. Help? (37:39-52:58)
How can I stop thinking about negative things from my past and get some peace? (53:04-1:09:32)
Closing Song: Psalm 34:18 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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I feel like I know what I need from God, but not how to get it. What does that conversation look like? (18:27-30:32)
How should I think about and deal with personal, individual ethical concerns? (30:35-45:36)
Any tips for loving people who are just kind of tough to love? (45:41-57:34)
Closing Song: No He Wasn't (The Bridge Loud ft Lins Honeyman)
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What can I do to cultivate hope? (26:26-35:27)
I struggle with my mental health. Should I consider having kids? (26:26-35:27)
Jesus said "in this world you will have trouble" but also to have peace. How do I have peace when I know things won't be peaceful? (35:32-44:44)
Closing Song: Greater Is He (Jed Brewer)
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How do I make changes that actually last long term in my life? (15:09-28:06)
Where is the difference between God speaking through circumstances and me just looking for things to reinforce what I want? (28:09-43:42)
What can I do to be kinder to myself? (43:46-56:54)
Closing Song: You Have Better (Jed Brewer)
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What is one thing I can do to have a stronger walk with the Lord in 2022? (16:32-28:27)
How do I have a healthy relationship with having goals? (28:31-42:48)
Where do I draw the line between actively making plans and leaving room for things to happen? (42:51-56:14)
Closing Song: Take My Life and Let It Be (Lee Younger)
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There is no such thing as total honesty, so what's the line between leaving stuff out and being dishonest? (14:42-33:00)
I forgave someone, but I still don't like being around them. Does that mean I didn't really forgive? (33:04-46:59)
How do I not lose my mind and give into discouragement if there is another covid wave? (47:09-1:01:10)
Closing Song: God Don't Let Me Quit (Jed Brewer)
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What does the Holy Spirit actually do for us? (14:16-28:33)
Why does it seem like I encounter more problems when I am doing well? (28:36-44:16)
I feel like I know the Christmas story so well it kind of gets stale. Do any particular angles excite or engage you guys? (44:21-58:57)
Closing Song: Away in a Manger (The Bridge Loud ft Lins Honeyman)
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Things are going well. But that makes me worried I will mess things up. How do I deal with success in a healthy way? (17:02-30:19)
I like fun Christmasy stuff and I feel like there is judgment about that because it's "superficial" and not "the real meaning". Is there anything to that? (30:29-49:22)
I was recently the recipient of unsolicited commentary on my life. The person was trying to be encouraging, but it still made me uncomfortable because no one asked them. How should I handle this? (49:36-1:05:59)
Closing Song: I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day (Lee Younger)
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How do I deal with people who criticize me, and then want my help? (17:09-33:36)
Jeremiah 17:10 says the Lord will "reward each person according to their conduct". Since we are saved by faith, what does that mean? (33:39-50:16)
I have chronic health problems. What does God want me to do about my health? (50:20- 1:04:33)
Closing Song: O Come O Come Emmanuel (The Bridge Loud)
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My non-Christian friends are very accepting of my faith and talk about how I'm not one of "those Christians." That makes me really frustrated with "those Christians." What do I do? (17:22-30:25)
I went to family Thanksgiving and my family acted up. Now what? (30:28-43:21)
What does Jesus mean when He says He will make Peter a "fisher of men"? (43:24-55:32)
Closing Song: Away In A Manger (The Bridge Loud ft Lins Honeyman)
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An ex treated me badly, and I keep thinking about getting back at them. I know God doesn't me to think that way, so what do I do? (16:05-28:01)
I have a friend who is being dishonest with themselves. Should I say anything? (28:05-41:49)
There is a bible study I decided to leave because I didn't like some things that were going on. I kinda like I am being judgmental. How do I draw these lines for myself? (41:52-55:31)
Closing Song: Always, Always, Always (Jed Brewer)
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What's a good strategy for dealing with family boundaries this holiday season? (16:04-31:41)
People say God wants me to let go of guilt and shame, but how do I actually do that? (31:44-48:18)
Jesus said to love your enemies. So what about all the places in the Psalms where David is wishing harm to his enemies? (48:25-59:05)
Closing Song: This Is My Father's World (Southern Harmonic)
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I believe in Jesus. But people keep saying it's important to have a relationship with Him. How do I actually do that? (15:21-27:02)
Is it wrong that sometimes I read things that are in the Bible, and they just don't seem that important to me? (27:06-41:37)
In Matthew 4:21, Jesus talks about being a lamp on a stand. What does that mean? (41:41-54:46)
Closing Song: Micah 6:8 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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I had a conflict at work recently that I don't think I handled well. (15:04-31:55)
How can I not let fear affect my decision making? (31:59-47:39)
What can I do to become a better encourager? (47:46-1:04:52)
Closing Song: Love Lifted Me (The Bridge Loud)
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How do I view change less negatively? (17:58-30:51)
My life looks very different then I thought it would. Even though it's great, that still sometimes makes me feel like I'm missing something. (31:00-46:29)
What does Philippians 2:14-15 really mean? I feel like that verse just gets used to make kids shut up. (46:32-1:04:07)
Closing Song: Already There (Jed Brewer)
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How do you know when it's time to let a relationship go? (18:05-33:44)
What can I do to stay sane in situations where things are just going to take time? (33:48-49:35)
I've made big changes in my life. How do I know what parts of my old identity to keep or get rid of? (49:38-1:06:26)
Closing Song: A Mighty Fortress (Lawson)
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I have a hard time taking advice. How do I get past that? (16:02-27:11)
How can God help me rebuild relationships where I have hurt people in my past? (27:15-39:01)
In 2 Thessalonians 3, what does it mean when it talks about "idleness"? (39:05-53:20)
Closing Song: Magnify The Lord (Lee Younger)
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I am afraid of failing again. What can I do about that? (16:58-27:46)
I was told I need to have more confidence. But how do I actually get more confidence? (27:50-40:51)
How do you effectively regulate stress without going into denial? (40:56-55:25)
Closing Song: It Is Well (Pete and Tasha Lawson)
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What can I do to create more hope in my life? (16:06-31:39)
How do I know if what I am feeling about my job is just post-pandemic adjustment or God telling me to make a change? (31:43-45:17)
John 14:15 says “if you love me, you will keep my commandments." But what does that mean?
Closing Song: Deuteronomy 31:6 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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I have this paralyzing fear that all the progress I have made in my life could disappear tomorrow. How do I handle that? (18:20- 32:17)
I am conflicted about the latest Texas abortion bill. Am I obligated to support it because I am a Christian? (32:22-53:11)
I feel like I have a hard time concentrating when I pray. How do I get better at it? (53:15-1:05:18)
Closing Song: I Need Thee Every Hour (Lee Younger)
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What is false-humility? (20:43-35:18)
I've people say all sin is sin against God, but it seems to me that Christians often use that as an excuse to get out of apologizing to people they hurt. Am I wrong about this? (35:21-48:44)
How do I stop rejoicing when bad things happen to people that I kind of think deserve it because of their actions? (48:52-1:01:55)
Closing Song: The Easy Part Is Hard (Jed Brewer)
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A friend passed away recently. How do I grieve this so I can actually "let go"? (13:57-25:01)
Any tips on letting go of bitterness from an old family wound? (25:06-38:25)
What does Psalm 18:25-26 mean when it talks about being "blameless" and "pure"? (38:30-52:31)
Closing Song: 4 Good Reasons (The Bridge House Band)
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I feel like I am being manipulated in my relationship, what should I do? (14:49-28:45)
In John 5, Jesus tells a man He healed, “Stop sinning, or something worse may happen to you.” What does that mean? (28:53-44:23)
I am feeling a lot of fear around the COVID resurgence. How can I deal with it? (44:34-57:24)
Closing Song: Bigger Than My Fears (Jed Brewer)
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How do I get patience when I need it the most? (17:18-32:09)
What does the Bible say about refugees? (32:14-48:33)
I have gone to therapy and learned a lot. But I don't know how I can apply these things without going back in time to not screw things up. What can I do now? (48:36-1:02:20)
Closing Song: Power In The Blood (The Bridge Loud)
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A family member is very rude about my past. How do I forgive her and myself? (18:47-32:14)
I've heard God has a plan for my life. How do I know what that is? (32:18-42:55)
I recently heard someone preaching on Matthew 6:14 and they made it sound like if you don't forgive other people then God won't forgive you. Is that right? (43:00-56:00)
Closing Song: You're Thoughts Are Not My Thoughts (Jed Brewer)
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I am discouraged and angry about COVID numbers going back up. How do I deal with those feelings? (20:58-35:17)
With the latest scandal coming out about Hillsong's founder- what do I do with the way the positive associations and memories I have with some Hillsong songs? (35:20-52:38)
How do I actually "leave it up to God"? (52:42-1:05:31)
Closing Song: Philippians 4:6 (The Poolhouse Guru ft Jeremy Nicholls)
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I try to take my walk seriously, but I find myself losing focus when I am praying or reading the Bible. I have ADHD, but I don't want to use that as an excuse. What can I do? (13:31-28:48)
I've made a lot of positive changes in my life. Now I am stressed by having so many good things going on. How do I deal with the stress of positive things? (28:52-41:41)
What was the deal with the Sabbath in Jesus's time? The religious leaders seemed to take it extremely seriously. Why was it such a point of tension? (41:45-1:02:18)
Closing Song: Jesus Is On The Main Line (Lee Younger)
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How do I recover friendships after the pandemic lockdowns, including with some friends who are mad at me for not seeing them more during the last year? (17:03-31:52)
People got really mad at the "Modest is Hottest" thing, which I understand. But I like to dress modestly, is there something inherently wrong with that? (31:56-47:43)
I want to get married ASAP, and my partner wants to wait a year and have a big wedding. How do we navigate that difference? (47:45-1:08:03)
Closing Song: Be Thou My Vision (The Deacons Division)
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Article referenced in the Emergency: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/25/us/facebook-church.html
I feel like sometimes I pray compulsively. How do I pray without obsessing? (20:42-33:25)
Is it wrong that Philippians 4:13 and the way people use it kind of annoys me? (33:30-46:14)
How do I balance having confidence with being humble? (46:19-59:56)
Closing Song: Romans 12:15 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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The person I am interested in said they like me, but they can't be with me. It's a complicated situation. How do I not lose my mind? (18:33-34:41)
Psalm 37:1 makes it sound like we are not supposed to do anything when evil is happening. I can't be reading that right can I? (34:45-45:58)
I am in a situation where I feel a lot of anger- at the other person, at God, at myself. How do I process that? (46:02-58:26)
Closing Song: My Good Is Knowing You (Jed Brewer)
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I have wounds from a parent. How do I work through the pain and the past? (17:15-29:31)
I feel like a spent a lot of time being lost. I hear about this "new me". When does it actually arrive? (29:36-40:57)
I thought when we came out of lockdown, I would be so excited. But I find myself feeling blah about lots of stuff. What is going on? (41:05-53:40)
Closing Song: You're Calling Me (Lee Younger)
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We talk to our good friend Dr Bem Culiat and her co-author Dr Jennie McLaurin about physical and spiritual healing and their new book Designed To Heal: What The Body Shows Us about Healing Wounds, Repairing Relationships, and Restoring Community.
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I am confused, if God's power is what saved me, what is there for me to do? Why do I have to do anything? (14:18-28:26)
How do I get out of the cycle of beating up on myself for mistakes I've made? (28:33-42:56)
What are prophets? I see pastors and people giving themselves that title and it seems weird. (43:04-57:51)
Closing Song: No He Wasn't (Lins Honeyman)
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I used to talk to God like He was my friend or therapist, then I got freaked out that I was being inappropriate. How should I approach Him? (12:02-26:15)
Matt talks to Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra, Senior writer at The Gospel Coalition and coauthor of Gospelbound about the stories in her new book, where the American church goes from here, and dealing with deconstruction. (28:22-42:48)
The Bible says Jesus went through all the things we go through. Does that mean He was ever unsure about His purpose? (43:09-57:38)
Closing Song: 1 John 4:19 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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My mom has been repeating horrible, offensive things she hears on her preferred news channel and I am struggling to deal with it. What should I do? (12:38- 30:41)
Someone told me I have a fear of success. What does that mean and what would I do about it? (30:47-45:58)
Philippians 1:27 says to "conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ." So, how do I do that? (46:03-59:42)
Closing Song: Oh The Deep Deep Love of Jesus (Lee Younger)
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What does spiritual growth actually mean? How do I know if I am growing? (10:04-24:43)
Matt talks to Ben Kirby of instagram sensation PreachersNSneakers about his new book looking at Christian celebrity pastor culture. (25:25-44:11)
I met someone I like, but we have very religious beliefs. Should I end things before we get too attached? (44:37-59:59)
Closing Song: Always, Always, Always (Jed Brewer)
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Get the book- PreachersNSneakers: Authenticity in an Age of For-Profit Faith and (Wannabe) Celebrities: https://preachersnsneakers.com/
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I struggle with grief and loss. What is the healthy way to grieve? (14:08-29:43)
There are a lot of rules in my life. How do I deal with my impatience for a time when I can really get to live my life? (29:47-44:25)
I have been reading about gnostic gospels and how the people who chose the biblical canon intentionally reduced women's voices. That resonated with my experiences of misogyny in church. Is there anything to it? (44:30-1:05:12)
Closing Song: Everlasting (Deacons Division)
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I have a relative who needs help but clearly doesn't want it from me. How can I help? (13:11-29:30)
I left the faith I grew up in and have encountered some ideas and experiences that freak me out since. I don't know what to think. (29:36-46:21)
I made changes and life got better. But now I need to make another set of changes and I am worried that will unsettle my life. How do I know which changes are good? (46:24-1:00:28)
Closing Song: Jesus Loves Me (The Bridge Loud ft Harley Smalley)
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Our full chat with Vicar Derek Kubilus of the Cross Over Q Podcast.
Cross Over Q on Apple Podcasts
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I have been alone most of my life and have started getting to know people. But when they don't have time for me, I feel like acting out or spouting negativity. What should I do? (18:12-32:16)
Matt talks with Vicar Derek Kubilus from the Cross Over Q podcast about QAnon, its effects on christian communities, and how Christians and church leaders can help people caught up in it. (33:23-48:00)
I have big dreams and thinking about them brings me joy, but I am worried that they might be bad for me or ungodly. How do I know what's going on? (48:57-1:03:44)
Closing Song: Come Ye Disconsolate (Eric Peters)
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Note We have a few audio hiccups in the intro. Everything is back to normal about 2 minutes in.
I recently heard someone say the church should reject Critical Race Theory because it is "divisive". What do you guys think? (17:23-33:34)
In 1 Peter 5, it talks about suffering. But Christians seem to glorify and wallow in suffering. How should we see suffering? (33:38-50:04)
We discuss the article- Four Defining Moments for Young Marriages (50:13-1:07:13)
Closing Song: Just As I Am (The Bridge Loud)
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I am having impure thoughts overtime. I do good, but I feel like I am condemning myself. (12:43-30:12)
You guys talk about not owing anyone an argument. Is there a caveat in there for calling people out for acting like jerks? (30:20-49:22)
When someone turns down my help or advice I feel worthless. How do I process that? (49:27-1:03:56)
Closing Song: Micah 6:8 (The Poolhouse Guru)
Bible Florida Man Stories: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/mqq25v/what_bible_story_would_qualify_as_a_florida_man/
I had a tough conversation with someone. It went pretty well, but I don't think it ends with us being like best friends. It feels weird. Is that okay? (15:58-30:34)
I am struggling with loneliness. How can I deal with this? (30:42-45:37)
I have a problem with anger. I don't realize I am angry until it's too far along. What can I do? (45:47-1:04:52)
Closing Song: It Is Well (Pete and Tasha Lawson)
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Yahoo Finance Article about $300 Bible
I had a bad experience with ministry leadership. How do I approach a new opportunity? (13:17-31:39)
I want a divorce. I know I shouldn't want that, but I do. What do I do? (31:46-54:13)
How do I keep patience going? (54:16-1:08:36)
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I know Jesus doesn't condemn me for my past, but it is really easy to judge myself for it. How do I stop that? (16:19-31:56)
Every morning I wake up and am immediately mad at the world. What does God want me to do? (32:01-49:50)
As the world starts to reopen, how should we pace ourselves with social engagements and deal with things like a desire to cancel plans? (49:54-1:05:52)
Closing Song: I Must Tell Jesus
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The Gunslinger Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVkJ4GRzyV0
Should I date someone who doesn't want to go to church because of bad past experiences? (17:10-32:12)
A lot of people are linking the Atlanta area shooter to purity culture. I grew up in that type of environment and it is kind of freaking me out. What's your take on that? (32:16-50:28)
I recently joined my church's council, but I feel like I am having trouble getting used to how it works. Any tips? (50:31-1:11:39)
Closing Song: Old Rugged Cross (Jed Brewer)
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Links to things we discuss in the Emergency:
Tomb Toy-Filled Easter Eggs
Governor Noem's Tweet
Air CFAS
What does it mean to "walk by the spirit"? (15:42-29:53)
I got a new job and am having a lot of anxiety about proving myself to new people. Any advice? (29:56-48:29)
I really don't like change. How can I better with it? (48:33-1:02:36)
Closing Song: Fatherless (The Bridge Loud ft Lins Honeyman)
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How do I know who I can trust? (14:41-31:46)
What are Christians supposed to make of "cancel culture"? (31:50-53:02)
I feel like the last year has messed with my idea of joy, how do I reset it? (53:07-1:11:14)
Closing Song: Though The Mountains (The Yearwoods)
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1 Corinthians 13:11 says to put off childish things, but Jesus said to come to him like a child. What am I missing? (16:44-31:07)
Why do I have trouble concentrating when I pray? (31:12-46:36)
I have a friend who has experienced trauma around church and religion. How do I speak about my faith with them without hurting them? (46:40-1:01:48)
Closing Song: Everlasting (Deacons Division)
The picture we discuss in the emergency:
https://twitter.com/mattkinger/status/1369436223538888706?s=20
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What is the purpose of marriage, practically? (16:30-31:19)
A relative created a situation that got me in trouble with my landlord, now the whole thing is a big mess. How do I deal with all the freak out this is causing me? (31:24-49:34)
How to you proceed when you mean well but still fall short? (49:39-1:04:06)
Closing Song: Deuteronomy 31:6 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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God gave me a great job. How do I make sure I am not overworking? (14:42-27:47)
My boyfriend isn't gentle with me, and that bothers me. Is it a big problem? (27:52-43:46)
What does 2 Thessalonians 1:11 mean "make you worthy of his calling"? (42:50-57:50)
Closing Song: He Giveth More Grace (Lee Younger)
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How do I balance being a good partner with making sure I'm doing self-care? (18:09-27:06)
I feel like every time my life gets better, I mess it up. How does got want me to handle this? (27:11-38:08)
What are Christians supposed to do about friends and family who believe in QAnon? (38:13-1:00:00)
Closing Song: Four Good Reasons (Jed Brewer)
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How do I love people I really, really disagree with? (17:52-32:17)
How can you make or maintain friendships with people you don't see regularly? (32:22-46:10)
The Bible says I am "free" from sin. But I am going to be always be a sinner. So what does that mean? (46:15-1:01:58)
Closing Song: I Am Free (Lee Younger)
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I don't know how to feel about my parents. They were always there for me, but there was also a lot of violence and screaming. My friends tell me that is abuse, but my parents say it's just our culture. How do I know who to believe? (18:36-38:01)
How do you make and maintain friendships when there is regular context (church, school, etc) to meet up? (38:19-53:11)
I know someone who is going back and forth in life. I want to be there for them, but I also get mad at them. How does God want me to handle this? (53:16-1:07:21)
Closing Song: Rooted (Kyle Sigmon)
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How do I involve God in setting my goals? (13:40-29:54)
I have tried to keep my politics and faith separate, but that seems to be getting harder. What interaction should politics and faith have? (30:02-51:11)
Why does Jesus call the disciples "you of little faith"? (51:15-1:09:28)
Closing Song: Before The Throne (Fire Down)
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I am struggling with the physical aspect of my marriage. What do I do? (13:44-33:30)
I have been learning about church history and how much conflict and division there has been. What does that mean for us today? (33:35-54:13)
How do keep going when the abyss seems to be closing in? (54:19-1:12:47)
Closing Song: Little Light (Deacons Division)
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What is "spiritual growth" and how do you measure it? (15:50-32:49)
Why is that when you start doing well, some people start acting weird toward you? (32:53-48:05)
I've never read the Old Testament for myself, where is a good place to start? (48:09-1:08:05)
Closing Song: Greater Is He (Jed Brewer)
Note- this episode was recorded on Jan 3rd 2021, before the attempted coup at the US Capitol
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I am scared of being alone. What can I do I address that fear? (18:32-33:26)
How do I set goals for a new year when everything is so uncertain? (33:31-49:31)
What does Hebrews 12 mean when it says we should "endure hardship as discipline"? (49:35-1:05:07)
Closing Song: God Don't (Lee Younger)
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I was recently told I need to have more joy. That made me think, what is joy- is it different than just being happy? (17:48-33:03)
We talk to author Jack Eason about his book The Loneliness Solution". (33:51-45:36)
2020 has sucked. How can I muster some positivity and hope for 2021? (46:04-1:00:43)
Closing Song: All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name (Glenn Kaiser)
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Can you help me understand how to better trust God? (16:23-35:09)
I am having a tough time getting in the Christmas spirit in 2020. Any tips? (35:14-48:58)
I know it's the season of giving, but how do I deal with feeling like I don't have anything to give? (49:02-1:02:15)
Closing Song: O Come O Come Emmanuel (The Bridge Loud)
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What can I do to deal with unexpected changes in my life better? (15:15-31:27)
A friend of mine gets mad when I and other friends can't give him money or help. Am I being manipulated and what should I do? (31:31-51:47)
My spouse and I had a tough conversation and are thinking of going to counseling. Is that the right call? (51:50-1:12:17)
Closing Song: Joy To The World (The Bridge Loud)
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What is going on in Numbers 5 and what does it mean? (18:56-37:58)
Between the pandemic and winter, my boyfriend and I are running out of date ideas. How can we spend time together without temptation getting out of control? (38:03-55:25)
Do we know why Jesus came when he did? What do you guys think? (55:30-1:10:24)
Closing Song: O Holy Night (The Poolhouse Guru)
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If I decide I need to cut off a toxic family member, how do I go about doing that? (16:11-35:07)
How does God want me to deal with the fear in my life? (35:12-50:02)
Sometimes I get to the end of the day and just want to give up. What should I do about that? (50:06-1:07:40)
Closing Song: 8-Bit SayThat theme (Superfan Tommy)
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My friends accused me of something untrue, and are distancing themselves from me. How do I stop blaming myself for this? (15:46-26:16)
A relative of mine recently came out as trans. I want to support and celebrate them, is that okay? (26:22-48:08)
How do I know if cutting off a toxic parent is a good idea? (48:12-1:04:48)
Closing Song: Thank Harder
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How do I be thankful when things are so tough? (14:41-32:12)
There are some family friends I really don't want to have to see over the holidays, how do I talk to my parents about that? (32:18-47:52)
I just started a new job and developed a little crush on a coworker. I am married. I feel really guilty. What do I do? (47:59-1:06:02)
Closing Song: Till I Found You (BxB and Galvin Patrick)
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How can someone with an avoidant attachment style trust God more? (14:50-33:11)
What is discipleship and how do you do it? (33:15-55:51)
Does forgiveness have to come with reconciliation? (55:58-1:19:54)
Closing Song: All Of Us Cannot Fail (Ashen Sandaru)
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How should Christians approach decisions? How do we bring our questions to God? (14:46-33:22)
A Legalism Follow-up- If grace is free, then what is the point of the Law? (33:27-57:50)
I cut a toxic friend out of my life recently. I still have a lot of things I am angry and hurt about. How do deal with these feelings? (57:56-1:17:00)
Closing Song: Dialogue (Ezekiel Walker)
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The Bible says I am a new creation, but sometimes I don't feel that way. How do I know something really changed? (17:26-34:01)
How do I explain sin without sounding judgmental and guilting? (34:05-55:18)
In John 12, a woman pours expensive perfume on Jesus's feet. The disciples say she should have spent the money feeding poor people instead. Why does Jesus side with her? (55:23-1:17:39)
Closing Song: I Am New (Jed Brewer)
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How do I deal with discouragement? (17:34-31:51)
I started following the Lord recently, but I am afraid I don't have enough faith for this. (31:55-45:06)
What does it mean to actually take things one day at a time? (45:10-1:04:48)
Closing Song: Just As I Am (The Bridge Loud)
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How do I stop feeling like I am disappointing God? (17:31-33:00)
What do I do when the things I want are still a long way off? (33:04-50:54)
*featuring a bonus answer by Shotts prison chaplain Dorothy Russell
I know I need to make healthier choices, but where do I start? (50:58-1:07:23)
Closing Song: Jesus Is On The Mainline (Lee Younger)
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Have you ever felt stuck? I feel like I need a personal revival. (14:42-34:23)
Sometimes after Jesus healed someone, He told them not to tell anyone. Why is that? (34:27-51:51)
What is something God is teaching you during the Covid season? (51:56-1:07:34)
Closing Song: Help Me To Wait (Jed Brewer)
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I feel that I rushed into my marriage and don't feel chemistry with my spouse, but I don't want to traumatize our kids. What do I do? (15:10-38:48)
1 Kings 15, the Bible indicates that leaders made their people sin. Can that still happen? (34:51-1:00:23)
How do I encourage people when the world is so crazy without seeming fake? (1:00:27-1:18:00)
Closing Song: Joshua 1:9 (Jed Brewer)
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When I backslide, people say to get up and keep going. How do I actually do that? (14:23-34:33)
How is a Christian supposed to handle temptation? I feel like I have failed before I start. (34:39-51:59)
I started seeing a guy who says he is Christian, but shows no interest in going to church. Am I being too judgmental? (52:05-1:10:26)
Closing Song: Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee (Eric Peters)
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How can I explain why legalism is bad to a new believer? (18:02-36:06)
Why do Christians spend so much time commenting on pop culture? (36:12-54:35)
A Buddhist friend of mine said we agree on a lot and to consider where we overlap. It sounded nice, but it doesn't seem that's how truth is found. (54:41-1:12:11)
Closing Song: Be Thou My Vision (Deacons Division)
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How do I learn to accept my past? (14:40-29:48)
What makes something obscene or not? (29:52-54:15)
I am over lockdown. How can I stay sane/encouraged at this point? (54:22-1:11:32)
Closing Song: 4 Good Reasons- Remix (BxB X Brittney)
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My parents are getting divorced. How do I process and navigate this? (14:18-31:24)
How do I keep myself from being overwhelmed by emotion? (31:38-51:24)
I am upset about a lot of aspects of the Jerry Falwell Jr situation. Am I wrong or being judgmental? (51:29-1:09:43)
Closing Song: Psalm 24:1 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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Sometimes I get so afraid of failing at something that I don't even want to try. How do I get past that? (18:52-31:40)
I got invited to what I thought was an anti-human trafficking rally, that ended up being a big QAnon conspiracy theory meeting. How do I know if an organization is legit? (31:45-48:45)
What does that idea of original sin really mean for my life? (48:50-1:02:34)
Closing Song: Maybe I'm Afraid (John G Lewis)
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Can cultural or media things be "demonic"? (15:43-33:52)
How do you pray for somebody well? (34:04-45:42)
How can I grieve in a way that will help me gain peace? (45:48-1:05:43)
Closing Song: James 1:16-18 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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Why do we put other people before God? How does God feel about that? (13:22-29:11)
Should someone who is related or close to someone with issues seek therapy for themselves? (29:15-47:05)
I know the Bible says "do not fear" over and over, but it seems like people are doing reckless things in the name of "not living in fear". What does that really mean? (47:09-1:04:53)
Closing Song: Bigger Than My Fears (Jed Brewer)
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How do I change the way I think? (17:21-35:27)
What do you think about churches reopening services and citing "faith and obedience"? (35:32-57:12)
My school is opening for in person instruction and I am freaking out. Any advice? (57:17-1:13:42)
Closing Song: Rescue Me (Lee Younger)
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How do I learn to not take things people say (online and IRL) personally? (18:02-33:07)
What can I do to listen to the Lord about making bid decisions? (33:12-49:51)
In John 5:39-40, Jesus says people poured over the scriptures and didn't realize they were about Him. How does that happen? (49:58-1:04:22)
Closing Song: No He Wasn't (The Bridge Loud ft Lins Honeyman)
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How do I stay out of political arguments when my family is caught up in such horrible lies? (15:08-33:14)
The Bible has been used to justify so many awful things, how can I see it as a good book? (33:20-53:29)
Someone I didn't even date is getting married and I am crushed. What's going on and how do I deal with it? (53:33-1:09:18)
Closing Song: Such A Let Down (Jed Brewer)
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How do I know if my prayers are the kind God wants to hear? (18:59-35:14)
I see a lot of Christian stuff online about motivation and "hustling." Is that a Christian virtue? (35:19-53:35)
What is the parable of the ten minas in Luke 19 all about? (53:39-1:09:22)
Closing Song: Desire (Dj AndonRock and Galvin Patrick)
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I never really hear about certain books of the Bible. Are they worth digging into? (15:50-32:44)
My family are making bad decisions, what can I do or say to them? (32:49-49:14)
I am having a hard time with quarantine dragging on. How do I keep going? (49:18-1:05:32)
Closing Song: Jesus Wept (words by CH Spurgeon, read by Hannah Toriumi, music by Alexander Hitchens)
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What is a culture war and should I care? (20:59-43:45)
Some Christians seem to always say the "real answer" to problems like poverty and racism is the gospel. Is that true? (43:49-1:02:07)
What does Jesus mean about bringing not peace "but a sword" in Matthew 10? (1:02:12-1:16:13)
Closing Song: Bigger Than My Fears
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How important is it for a person to learn correct terms like "person of color"? (19:33-42:51)
I feel like I am not doing enough. How do I deal with this restlessness? (42:55-1:00:34)
What can I do to keep growing during this time of social distancing and isolation? (1:00:39-1:17:02)
Closing Song: Well Done (Lee Youger)
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How do I deal with the uncertainty all around me? (14:07-26:45)
I am really feeling lonely. Is it okay to try dating non-Christians? (26:51-44:32)
Jeremiah 29:10-11 feels like a lie to me, because I don't have the future I want. Am I missing something? (44:37-1:00:21)
Closing Song: Fatherless (The Bridge Loud ft Lins Honeyman)
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How can I cope with all the anger I feel about the police treatment of black people? (16:55-35:01)
What is my role as an individual in addressing injustice? (35:10-50:02)
What is a reasonable expectation of my church and its leadership in regard to these issues? (50:09-1:02:14)
Is there anything I can say to other white people to help them see the reality? (1:02:18-1:16:04)
Closing Song: And We Can't Breathe- A Prayer (Pastor Val Starr and Dj AndonRock)
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What can I do to cope with feeling powerless? (19:51-36:49)
How do I make things right with someone I have let down? (36:53-54:23)
Does 1 Thessalonians 4:13 mean there is a wrong way to grieve? (54:28-1:08:58)
Closing Song: Jesus Loves Me (Live Bridgecast version)
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This week, we are talking about conspiracy theories.
How are Christians supposed to approach and think about them? (18:30-37:00)
What are we supposed to think and feel about friends and family who are sharing them? (37:01-51:51)
What is so attractive about conspiracies? How can we guard against getting caught up in them? (51:57-1:07:47)
Closing Song: This Time Is Different (DjAndonRock mix)
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This week we have some highlights from our first couple of month of Bridge livecasts!
Join us every Tuesday at 7:30 Chicago time at facebook.com/thebridgechicago.
Special thanks to Brydee, Ruth, Adam, and Guinevere!
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What is success from a Christian perspective? (11:27-29:26)
How is charity to yourself like showing charity to others? (29:30-49:56)
How can I stay humble and connected to God when things are going well? (50:00-1:01:57)
Closing Song: Joshua 1:9 (Jed Brewer)
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How do I deal with change? (14:08-28:48)
I lost my job. How do I approach giving to my church now? (28:52-46:36)
You recently mentioned the Bible referencing people with a "weak conscience", can you break that idea down more? (46:42-1:03:43)
Closing Song: Just As I Am (The Bridge Loud)
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What does it mean that Jesus "became sin for us"? (17:06-30:40)
We chat with musician Mike Rathke about his new EP "The Dawning Fire". (30:58-41:34)
As a Christian, how do I balance being an individual with being part of a group? (41:55-1:00:55)
Closing Song: Where You Are (DJ AndonRock)
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What can I do to help people in prison? (15:37-30:35)
Sheltering in place has lead to a lot of temptation around loneliness and lust, what can I do to fight it? (30:40-49:05)
My mom is involved in a church that I disagree with, what can I do? (49:11-1:06:12)
Closing Song: Even Still (Jed Brewer)
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It feels like a lot of people are using quarantine to read and develop hobbies, etc. Is it wrong that I kind of just want to rest? (16:28-29:50)
I am feeling very unsure about my job situation. How do I deal with these feelings?- featuring friend of the show Adam Weeden. (29:54-47:18)
In John 9, Jesus says a weird thing when he heals a man born blind. What is that story about? (47:37-1:04:37)
Closing Song: The One (Jed Brewer)
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I feel like being stuck in the house means I can't use my gifts for the Lord. What can I do? (14:23-29:18)
A friend of mine died. How do I deal with not only my sadness but this feeling I have like their story wasn't finished? (29:20-42:57)
Do you guys have any shelter-in-place media/entertainment recommendations? (43:03-53:07)
Closing Song: Christ The Lord Is Risen Today (The Poolhouse Guru)
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How do I do moderation? (14:37-25:42)
The future is so uncertain. How can I stay encouraged about it? (25:46-38:36)
Sometimes fear comes on me all of a sudden, what should I do? (38:40-55:47)
Closing Song: Love Lifted Me (The Bridge Loud)
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I have a lot of free time, how do I stop my negative thoughts from running away. (15:48-30:11)
I'm panicking about my job situation and I'm worried I haven't done enough to be generous with people. (30:16-47:27)
I love Jesus more than anything, but people of different denominations are telling me I am not really saved. Please help. (47:32-1:02:50)
Closing Song: A Mighty Fortress (Pete and Tasha Lawson)
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What can I do to deal with loneliness? (15:44-32:04)
How can I live by Psalm 27 "the Lord is my light and salvation, whom shall I fear?"? (32:08-46:13)
I feel like I can't trust myself. Do I need to be able to trust myself to trust God? (46:17-58:23)
Closing Song: Lamb of God (Lee Younger)
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I recently got engaged. People's marriage advice has been kind of weird. Can you guys give me something other than "it's hard work and can be difficult"? (14:01-30:28)
Have you ever dealt with depression coming back? (30:32-44:42)
I started going to church and I like it. How do I take it to the next level? (44:46-57:25)
Closing Song: Everlasting Arms (The Bridge)
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I just finished reading 1 John 5:16-17 and I am confused. Can you break down what "fatal sins" are? (14:44-31:41)
My pastors drive luxury cars and that makes me feel weird about them asking a broke student to give. What's the deal? (31:45-52:19)
I feel like I'm too tainted for God. I know that's not true, so why do I still feel it? (52:23-1:10:51)
Closing Song: Psalm 24:1 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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Do I need to worry about demons? (11:27-33:12)
I got passed over for a promotion again. How do I deal with feeling unappreciated at work? (33:16-54:51)
I want to start a new ministry, but I'm worried there might be complications with that. Where would I start? (54:55-1:12:09)
Closing Song: Come Ye Disconsolate (Eric Peters)- Support Eric's Kickstarter
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I feel like I am in an environment where it is hard to be Christian. What do I do? (14:42-30:11)
How good can my life really get, given the big mistakes I have made? (30:15-49:12)
What does offering yourself as a "living sacrifice" mean? (49:17-1:11:49)
Closing Song: So Here I Am (Glenn Kaiser)
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I feel like I won't have a clue how to be a good parent. What can I do? (19:56-36:40)
There is tension with someone at church. How do I know if it's time to say something? (36:44-52:38)
I leave church on Sunday feeling fired up. How can I sustain that throughout my week? (52:42-1:08:02)
Closing Song: By The Riverside (The Poolhouse Guru)
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What do you do when progress is happening, but it feels so slow? (17:26-34:35)
How can I learn the right way to pray? (34:39-55:41)
I work for a very big company. I am pretty sure shady stuff happens in the boardroom. What do I do with that? (55:45-1:08:46)
Closing Song: No He Wasn't (The Bridge Loud ft Lins Honeyman)
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What should I do when people are spreading rumors about me at church? (15:03-34:46)
I pray, I worship, and I serve, so why do I still struggle to let some things go? (34:50-54:48)
How can I be honest but also satisfied at the same time? (54:52-1:10:17)
Closing Song: What They Say About Me (The Bridge Loud ft Lydia Salnikova)
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There is a Christian guy at my school who is very judgemental. How should I deal with it? (14:16-30:45)
The Bible says who should always be content, but what about things like injustice or toxic relationships. Am I supposed to be content with those? (30:49-43:43)
It feels like I need to parent my parents sometimes. How can I do that? (43:47-1:02:11)
Closing Song: Opportunity Knocking (Pete and Tasha Lawson)
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With stuff like natural disasters and war in the news, how do I combat end of the world anxiety? (14:50-32:40)
I know in my brain that God loves me. How do I feel that more? (32:44-51:59)
My sister invited me to her same-sex wedding. How do I figure out whether or not to go? (52:04-1:10:41)
Closing Song: Joy To The World (The Bridge Loud)
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How do you set spiritual goals? (14:13-27:26)
We chat with Isaac and Megan Wardell of The Porter's Gate about creating art with a community. (28L27-44:23)
The Bible says we shouldn't judge. But, not judging anyone at all? Ever? How would that work? (44:45-1:02:02)
Closing Song: Oh The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus (Lee Younger)
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How do you deal with success in a healthy way? (16:36-28:58)
What does it mean to be agnostic? Is it bad? (29:02-46:30)
How can you actually be an honest person when the whole world is so dishonest? (46:34-1:03:04)
Closing Song: I Am New (Jed Brewer)
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How do I stay motivated when I have just come through a dark period? (13:22-30:39)
What does "spiritual warfare" actually mean and how do you do it? (30:44-54:48)
What was your ministry highlight of 2019? (54:51-1:13:19)
Closing Song: I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day (Lee Younger)
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What am I supposed to think and feel when someone close to me is making bad decisions? (15:49-35:43)
I feel like I'm frustrated all the time and choking on negativity. Can I get away from that? (35:46-52:55)
How do I get past caring too much what people think about me? (52:59-1:11:56)
Closing Song: Come Down (Zach Hughes and Lee Younger)
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The Bridge Christmas Album is out now!
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Us Who Have No Joy (ft Haley Conner)
Glen Fitzjerrell- Keeping It Real Christmas (8:10)
O Holy Night (The Poolhouse Guru)
Matt chats with musician Jonathan Butler about his album "Christmas Together" and his work with young people in South Africa (24:20)
Chapter 1 of Lee's Advent Audio Devotional "Promise" (41:49) https://open.spotify.com/show/6aSA4B1G4AacwNULOjWhky
O Come O Come Emmanuel (The Bridge Loud)
How do actually be humble? (16:16-33:49)
I am doing my best to make changes, but I feel like people are still looking down on me. What do I do? (33:52-55:48)
I feel like I end up repeating the same patterns. How do I break out of that? (55:52-1:14:10)
Closing Song: Angels We Have Heard On High (The Poolhouse Guru)
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I am trying to encourage people, but there is no structure to it. Is this ministry? Is this anything? (12:48-31:58)
We chat with musician Melanie Penn about her new Christmas Album- Immanuel The Folk Sessions. (32:36-42:30)
I am looking for a new job but it feels like every time a door seems open, God shuts it. What do I do? (43:08-1:09:07)
Closing Song: Thank Harder (Lee Younger)
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How can I stop being self-destructive? (19:41-34:05)
I want to do God's will and not my own, but how do I know the difference? (34:09-47:56)
How do I stay focused and keep the faith? (48:03-1:01:44)
Closing Song: The Living Dead (The Bridge Loud)
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This week, we are looking at one question, and talking about the power of listening and admitting you don't know what something is like.
I have an acquaintance who is in prison and asked me to visit them. What do I say to someone who is going through a difficult time that I don't know anything about? (19:57- )
Closing Song: Made In The Image (The Poolhouse Guru)
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What do you do when everything seems to keep getting worse? (15:52-31:43)
I didn't grow up in church. How do I stop being intimidated by the Bible? (31:48-51:23)
How can I deal with discouragement? (51:27-1:04:04)
Closing Song: Cannons On A Lighthouse (Randall Goodgame)
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I am in the middle of a career transition. How do I take care of myself emotionally? (15:27-36:40)
I'm interested in a guy, but they are super busy. How do we spend time together? (36:45-55:49)
What can I do to deal with life with chronic pain? (55:54-1:14:58)
Closing Song: You've Made Up Your Mind (Jed Brewer)
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Where is the balance between "it's okay to not be okay" and wanting to make changes? (14:53-32:06)
Why can I stand up to temptations some days but not others? (32:10-52:24)
How do you forgive people when it seems impossible? (1:14:26)
Closing Song: The Help (Lawson)
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Someone in my church is going through a very hard time. How can I support them? (14:23-31:41)
I have anxieties that God will make bad things happen to increase my faith. What can I do? (31:44-50:56)
You guys have said God's patience is infinite, but what about the parable of the fig tree in Luke 13? (50:59-1:08:58)
Closing Song: Suddenly (Selepri)
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How can I be a good encourager? (14:18-33:05)
What does the Bible mean when it says to live a quiet life? (33:09-50:19)
I feel like I am angry and frustrated all the time. What should I do? (50:23-1:06:29)
Closing Song: Be Thou My Vision (Glenn Kaiser and The Bridge Loud ft Calum Martin)
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Is there a correct Christian take on climate change? (14:32-33:21)
I need forgiveness for my past, and I need to make healthier choices. Where do I start? (33:25-48:37)
My family asks for a lot from me and I feel guilty when I can't give. How do I deal with that? (48:41-1:08:30)
Closing Song: Your Word Is A Promise (Lee Younger)
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This week, we are looking in-depth at one question. A listener wrote in wondering what to do with the feelings they are having about all the awful stories coming out of Christian culture and Christian celebrity lately. Is it right to feel angry? How do these people get to be the famous ones anyway? What is the right place for media to have in your walk? (Starts at 15:58)
Closing Song: How Firm A Foundation (The Bridge Loud ft Walker Perry)
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My friend struggles with addiction. What are some Bible verses I can share to encourage them? (14:06-27:11)
I have a rough past. I can't seem to accept it or ignore it. What should I do? (27:16-43:22)
Why am I so much more judgmental of people at church than I am of non-Christians? (43:27-1:01:26)
Closing Song: Invincible (The Bridge Loud ft Jon Howard)
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How should I use the Bible? (15:43-34:36)
What does "sacrificial love" actually mean? (34:44-50:57)
My church talks about missionaries a lot, which makes me feel like I am a second class Christian. What do I do? (51:01-1:13:32)
Closing Song: Anyone (Anna Younger)
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Follow up to the purity culture question from last week, I have been looking at porn. I keep repented, but I feel like it's not working. (15:48-33:46)
I am trying to live this new life but I what do I do with all these doubts? (33:50-49:57)
What did Jesus mean when He said the world will hate Christians? (50:01-1:08:37)
Closing Song: Jesus Paid It All (Lee Younger)
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I bought into the I Kissed Dating Goodbye stuff when I was younger, now I feel dumb for falling for it. What do I do? (17:24-34:02)
How do I stop lying? (34:07-49:24)
I started going to counseling and they talk about normalizing emotions like shame and guilt. Is that a good idea? (49:29-1:10:22)
Closing Song: Psalm 24:1 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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Sometimes I get angry and feel like I can't let it go. What should I do? (13:52-31:23)
I feel like everything is trying to take me off track. If God wanted me to live a good life, why did He put me among so much messed up stuff? (31:26-48:05)
I feel like I have faith the size of a mustard seed, but I'm still struggling. What does that mean? (48:09-1:05:50)
Closing Song: Love Lifted Me (The Bridge Loud)
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I listen to people debate things in church, and both sides use the Bible. How do I know what to think? (15:36-31:37)
How do I figure out what God thinks about big decisions in my life? (31:41-50:10)
I am having a hard time feeling discouraged at work, which in my case is a church. What should I do? (50:15-1:16:42)
Closing Song: Reset (The Poolhouse Guru)
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Why do we always put other people before God? (16:56-36:31)
I have friends I really want to share in this new life with me. What do I do? (36:34-53:08)
Jesus says his burden is light, so why are things so hard sometimes? (53:12-1:12:18)
Closing Song: Amazing Grace (Deacons Division ft Ezekiel Walker)
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Is it ungodly to not want to interact with certain family members? (17:19-37:34)
How do I go to God for heal when my trauma was based in religious stuff? (37:39-59:04)
What should you do when someone talks saved but doesn't walk that way? (59:03-1:15:45)
Closing Song: Jesus Loves Me (The Bridge Loud ft Harley Smalley)
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I am horrified by the camps at the border. But what I can do beyond "thoughts and prayers"? (17:15-38:47)
Psalm 37:4 says to "Delight yourself in the Lord". How does one do that? (38:52-54:27)
I posted something on social media to encourage people having a hard time, and someone responded with a really nasty comment. What should I do? (54:31-1:15:37)
Closing Song: Micah 6:8 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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How do I move past problems and debts from my past? (19:19-31:56)
I am beginning my first leadership position but I feel insecure as a leader. What should I do? (32:00-46:31)
How does what Romans 14:1-13 says about not judging another's servant fit into discernment and accountability? (46:36-1:05:00)
Closing Song: Child Of Wandering Will (Lee Younger)
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Have you ever had a period where you felt like you weren't making an impact? How did you deal with it? (18:12-34:25)
My friend wants my help, but I don't know what to tell them. What do I do? (34:29-51:25)
What should a modern Christian make of all the brutal things in the Old Testament? (51:29-1:04:24)
Closing Song: The King Who Serves (Lee Younger)
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How do I stop feeling like I don't deserve God's love? (16:07-34:17)
I feel like everything I do to try to make my life better ends up making it worse. Where's the hope? (34:21-54:48)
What should I do when people try to Bible me? (54:52-1:18:21)
Closing Song: I Come To You (C3)
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I'm afraid another social media app would be a time drain. Should I just destroy my phone? (14:32-34:52)
How do I finally move on from things? (34:56-52:38)
What are good strategies when you feel stuck and can't see how things will get better? (52:42-1:10:31)
Closing Song: When The Saints (The Poolhouse Guru)
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I'm stuck in a job I hate. What do I do? (15:25-34:26)
How do I help my child who is struggling? (34:31-52:42)
Jed and Lee talk about their goals and strategies for leading worship. (52:44-1:07:37)
Closing Song: The One (Live at The Bridge)
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Songs featured:
Love Lifted Me
I Don’t Wait For Joy
Bubba
Accept The One Who Sent Him
Made In The Image Of The Lord
Fatherless
Higher Power
Thank Harder
I Don’t Wait For Joy
Bigger Than My Fears
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How do I know who I can trust? (13:13-28:00)
I set a boundary with my parents and they reacted very badly. What do I do now? (28:04-50:20)
I feel like I need to change so many things. How do I know where to start? (50:24-1:04:20)
Closing Song: Well Don (Lee Younger)
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Can you guys expand on the idea of finding a throughline in someone's problems? (16:18-32:32)
What do you do when everyone is yelling about politics and you feel like a mouse between the lions? (32:37-49:35)
How do I keep my promises to God this time? (49:39-1:06:09)
Closing Song: Self Control (Lawson)
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How do you deal with going to church making you feel bad about yourself? (16:15-33:07)
What should Christians think and do when it comes to politically loaded symbols? (33:11-56:24)
How can I stay on track when I am surrounded by negative people? (56:28-1:12:38)
Closing Song: There Is A Fountain (The Bridge Loud ft Thomas Cox)
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How can I help and encourage someone who is struggling with depression? (16:16-32:10)
(For more about depression, check out The Bridge Loud 231 where Jed interviews Psychologist Dr. Sunitha Chandy.)
My wife is in a deep funk. Should I give her space, or try to get her to take action? (32:15-51:22)
When enforcing boundaries with someone, how important is it they understand why you are doing it? (51:26-1:13:17)
Closing Song: Plant//Water (The Poolhouse Guru)
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How do I build healthier relationships? (18:39-35:48)
Why did Jesus say "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."? (36:00-53:06)
Have there been any funny/interesting updates from The Bridge recently? (53:21-1:06:34)
Closing Song: Power In The Blood (Ashen Sandaru)
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How do you guys approach ministering to people of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds? (15:17-38:37)
I'm pretty sure my friend is caught up in a pyramid scheme. What should I do? (38:41-56:44)
How can I deal with my emotions in a healthy way? (56:47-1:12:06)
Closing Song: The Next Foot (Lee Younger)
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I recently graduated from college, I have no idea what path I want to take. What do I do? (16:55-32:53)
How can I learn to be more patient? (32:56-48:34)
I know God forgives me, but how do I forgive myself? (48:38-1:04:44)
Closing Song: Change That Life (Lawson)
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What are some basics I can stick to when I get theology fatigue? (16:19-38:04)
I'm trying to live God's way, but it seems like there are always people and things I have to obey. Am I alone in being frustrated by that? (38:08-59:25)
How do I stop beating myself up for being imperfect? (59:29-1:15:16)
Closing Song: So Here I Am (Jed Brewer)
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What do I do when I feel like I'm doing fine one minute, then struggling the next? (17:52-33:38)
How do I deal with indecisiveness? (33:43-52:42)
I try to help people, but how do I know if I am really making a difference? (52:52-1:13:12)
Closing Song: Child of God (The Poolhouse Guru)
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I feel bad about not reading my Bible or praying regularly. What do I do? (14:52-31:32)
Is there a difference between the Biblical commands to love your spouse and love your neighbor? (31:35-52:07)
So many popular Christian leaders have turned out to be messed up, am I supposed to have Christian heroes? (52:10-1:17:48)
Closing Song: No He Wasn't (The Bridge Loud ft Lins Honeyman)
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What are godly virtues? (18:17-31:05)
What effect do virtues have on your walk and life? (31:07-42:57)
How do you grow in virtues? (43:01-58:45)
Closing Song: Be Thou My Vision (Zach Hughes)
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How do you take up your cross? (14:18-30:47)
During arguments, I say the kind of hurtful things my parents said to each other. How do I stop it? (30:54-51:05)
What does it mean for God to use someone? (51:09-1:10:25)
Closing Song: A Mighty Fortress (Pete Lawson)
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I'm a youth leader. How do I know when confronting a young person is necessary versus when it might make them feel judged and ashamed? (14:19-40:08)
People have betrayed my trust in the past, and now I feel like I always have my guard up. What do I do? (40:11-57:37)
With all the political and church scandals in the news, how do I let people know that those christians don't speak for me? (57:41-1:11:31)
Closing Song: Not A Judge (Jed Brewer)
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How do I become an overcomer? (17:00-38:15)
What are some practical things I can do to work on having healthy self-esteem? (38:21-57:03)
Where am I supposed to even start toward moving on when I am heartbroken? (57:07-1:10:20)
Closing Song: Press On (The Poolhouse Guru)
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What does seeking God's leading on a daily basis really look like? (15:55-31:38)
How do I maintain focus on my calling? (31:42-50:19)
My boyfriend and I talked about porn, but how do we figure out what the next step is? (50:24-1:08:39)
Closing Song: Rest (Kyle Sigmon)
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How are dating Christians supposed to navigate things like sending each other pictures and traveling together? (15:08-32:31)
I feel like I have lost all hope and peace. Where do I go from here? (32:36-46:13)
I heard something about biblical manuscripts in school that really bothered me. What's the deal? (46:18-1:04:24)
Closing Song: Cast My Cares (Lee Younger)
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Where do I start in having a healthy attitude about my looks and body? (14:05-29:22)
Someone stole from me, am I being unchristian about how I am responding? (29:25-44:41)
A friend is going through a hard time. Is just listening to how they feel doing enough? (44:46-1:01:23)
Closing Song: Carry It On (Jed Brewer)
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How do hear from God? from Episode 206 (17:44-30:42)
What do people actually mean when they say God was "leading" or "calling" them to something? from Episode 213 (30:51-51:04)
They say God speaks in a "still, small voice." How do I hear it more? from Episode 320 (51:13-1:09:30)
Closing Song: Fruits Of The Spirit (The Poolhouse Guru)
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A follow-up question about God's love. (18:58-33:42)
My church had a service that seemed to be all about how amazing the speaker was. Am I right to be weirded out by that? (33:47-49:15)
My wife and I been through a really hard time and are having trouble finding the love and passion in our relationship. How do we keep things together? (49:24-1:07:29)
Closing Song: The One (The Bridge Worship)
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I feel like I've lost my faith. What do I do? (19:07-35:21)
I am not always excited to read the Bible. Is there something wrong? (35:24-52:43)
How do I stop breaking promises I make to myself? (52:48-1:07:26)
Closing Song: Those Who Have Your Back (The Bridge Loud)
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In a Bridge Podcast episode, Glen talked about answering the question "why does God love me?". I am coming up empty on that. Can you help me out? (14:17-35:02)
We talk to Andy Gullahorn about writer's block, focusing on what's in front of you, and his new record "Everything As It Should Be". (35:19-51:15)
I am taking a break from a toxic friend, and the church we both go to. Am I doing the right thing? (51:42-1:09:02)
Closing Song: You're Calling Me (Lee Younger)
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I had a bad experience with my old church. How do I keep from that hurting all my future church experiences? (13:40-29:14)
I know I have all I need in God, so why do I feel like I'm missing out on things? (29:18-43:00)
How do I deal with boredom? (43:07-1:02:17)
Closing Song: Fatherless (The Bridge Loud ft Lins Honeyman)
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What is church partnership/membership about? (15:57-35:56)
I am new to Christianity, and I sometimes doubt if I can pull it off. What do I do? (36:00-51:56)
My pastor talked about "millennial mindset" and "spiritual drift" of people switching churches. Is that a thing? (52:02-1:11:11)
Closing Song: Bigger Than My Fears (Jed Brewer)
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I am really mad at someone for something they did to a friend of mine. There's nothing I can really do, so how do I work through the feelings of anger? (14:34-27:24)
How do I deal with family drama without making things worse? (27:27-41:39)
I followed your advice and let a guy know that if he asked me out, I would say yes. He reacted really weirdly. Did I do something wrong? (41:42-1:02:03)
Closing Song: I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day (Lee Younger)
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You guys talk about Christianity as something you do as opposed to something you learn. Can you break that down? (18:03-37:15)
What's the deal with rebuking? (37:20-56:51)
Is impatience a sin? (56:55-1:10:52)
Closing Song: Away In A Manger (The Bridge Loud ft. Lins Honeyman)
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We see if we can extend the gripesgiving spirit to the Christmas season. Then:
A piece from our friend Ryan Wendt about his experience in starting to do prison ministry. (17:52-23:53)
We revisit a question from episode 149 about surviving the holidays as a single person. (24:03-36:36)
A question from episode 224 about enforcing boundaries with family. (36:43-53:50)
A Christmas meditation about waiting. (53:58-1:05:13)
Closing Song: Nations That Long In Darkness Walked (Christy Younger)
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What makes a church culture toxic? (17:20-39:26)
How can I get better at being thankful? (39:30-53:49)
What does Jesus mean when he talks about asking, seeking, and knocking in Matthew 7? (53:53-1:07:41)
Closing Song: A Tiny Little Start (The Poolhouse Guru, Jed Brewer, and Ryan Wendt)
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How do I know I am the kind of person who can make big changes in my life? (14:58-30:52)
Some people in my family see Christianity very differently than I do. How do I survive Thanksgiving? (30:55-47:11)
I know it's important to move forward in my walk, but what does that really mean? (47:15-1:04:00)
Closing Song: Enough (The Poolhouse Guru)
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When I see people around me struggling, it makes me feel shaky about my progress. What do I do? (14:58-28:08)
Matt chats with awesome Toronto superfan Sarah about her work ministering to sex workers with Fight4Freedom. (28:30-37:41)
What does the Bible mean when talks about finding favor with God? (38:15-52:17)
Closing Song: Thank Harder (Lee Younger)
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I heard a sermon about how anger is like murder and we have to deal with it before going to the altar. Can you break that down for me? (14:51-30:50)
We talk to four amazing Toronto superfans about their experiences with the ministry MoveIn. (32:06-48:18)
The author of I Kissed Dating Goodbye apologized for all the damage the book did, but I'm still not sure how to feel. (49:13-1:05:54)
Closing Song: Follow What Fills Me (Lee Younger)
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How do I live a balanced life? (15:31-29:23)
We chat with Jason Roy of Building 429 about vulnerability, growth, and their new record Live the Journey (29:42-39:38)
What does Romans 14:1-13 mean when it talks about welcoming those weak in faith? (40:16-58:23)
Closing Song: A Tiny Little Start (The Poolhouse Guru featuring Ryan Wendt) chicagotinyhouse.com
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How can you put your foot down but still show people love? (13:31-26:51)
What makes a church a church? (26:55-42:42)
How can reach out to someone who is kind of exhausting to hang out with? (42:46-58:47)
Closing Song: Not Settling (Eric Barrios)
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What does following the Lord look like in the day to day? (12:47-28:24)
Thanks to Jesus, I have made real changes in my life. How do I convince those around me He can do it for them too? (28:27-41:52)
What's the deal with people using Eve to try to make a point about women being bad? (41:57-57:22)
Closing Song: I Won't Give Up (The Deacons Division)
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Someone in my small group has a bad ministry idea, but I don't want to shut down their enthusiasm. What do I do? (14:48-29:03)
I was a professional in the arts for years and miserable. Now I quit, and I am miserable without it. How do I navigate this (29:08- 44:10)
How is what Jesus says in John 16 about trouble in the world supposed to give us peace? (44:15-56:13)
Closing Song: Thank You
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How do I get better at trying new things? (16:05-34:06)
We talk to Chris Ramsey, author of "Discovering Jesus in the Least". (34:41-47:11)
I sometimes still have a hard time having faith. Shouldn't this get easier over time? (47:43-1:06:56)
Closing Song: End This Way (Lee Younger)
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I know I shouldn't judge, but it is a really natural impulse. What do I do about that? (15:21-29:21)
How can I deal with legalistic people, especially online? (29:25-48:17)
What scriptures can I look to about forgiving myself? (48:22-1:02:36)
Closing Song: Changing Me (Lee Younger)
What does "You aren't your sin" mean practically for believers? (16:25-34:43)
How do you get over perfectionism? (34:47-52:49)
Can you recommend some ways to get into the happen of having a devotional? (52:53-1:08:36)
Closing Song: Press On (The Poolhouse Guru)
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What does Ephesians 5:21 mean by "submit to one another"? (15:09-32:10)
How do I break out of a rut in my prayer life? (32:12-51:18)
I feel like no one notices when I do the right thing. Is it wrong to want that? (57:22-1:06:53)
Closing Song: It Is Well (Pete and Tasha Lawson)
What makes something gossip? (17:41-34:41)
How do I love someone when I can't respect them? (35:08-52:07)
Someone did me wrong. Should I be fighting for justice or turning the other cheek? (52:10-1:08:53)
Closing Song: Como Soy (The Bridge Español)
I'm married, and I still struggle with porn. How do I actually kick the habit? (16:52-41:55)
I had a conversation about boundaries with my parents. Where do we go from here? (41:58-58:33)
What is spiritual authority? (58:37-1:17:18)
Closing Song: God Don't Let Me Quit (Jed Brewer)
I know we aren't supposed to envy, but what does that really mean? (14:48-29:26)
We talk to Miss Nissi of the awesome My Strength and My Shield podcast! (30:53-46:19)
I hear there are no degrees of sin, but is that really true? (47:21-1:07:45)
Closing Song: Save Me From My Sins (Jed Brewer)
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How do I have hope when things around me seem so bad? (15:14-31:18)
I know I need people in my life, so I how to go about getting that Christian community? (31:22-47:08)
How do I deal with negativity without letting it get to me? (47:13-1:02:48)
Closing Song: An Instrument of Your Peace (The Poolhouse Guru)
How can I get better at memorizing scripture? (15:52-30:05)
I am a little weirded out by public prayer in small groups. Is it okay to feel that way? (30:09-44:55)
What is the abomination of desolation that Jesus talks about in Matthew 24? (45:00-1:00:45)
Closing Song: Not Settling (Lee Younger)
What is Jesus saying in Matthew 8:21-22 and what does it mean for me? (14:29-33:12)
How do I avoid being vain in a world obsessed with vanity? (33:17-50:02)
I am being active in my dating life, but still feel like I'm getting nowhere. What do I do? (50:08-1:04:06)
Closing Song: When I Survey The Wondrous Cross (The Bridge Loud)
How do I keep healthy boundaries at church? (14:01-31:48)
I heard someone say we don't have to follow the Ten Commandments anymore because of Jesus. Is that true? (31:53-44:32)
I think my friend can do better than her boyfriend, but she's not asking me. Should I say something? (44:37-1:01:47)
Closing Song: The One Who Sent Him (The Deacons Division)
Is it ever right to stop witnessing to someone? (16:05-33:26)
What is the right Christian approach to work/life balance? (33:30-51:49)
How do I know whether to ask someone what our status is, or just let things fade off? (51:54-1:07:33)
Closing Song: Power In The Blood (The Bridge Loud)
What do you do when you feel like you don't have a purpose? (18:06-38:04)
Are some Bible translations more accurate than others? What is the difference? (38:09-55:35)
How do we draw boundaries when we haven't defined the relationship yet? (55:39-1:11:20)
Closing Song: Four Good Reasons (Jed Brewer)
How do I find good fellowship and community when I move to a new place? (15:51-34:26)
What is the right response when people say inflammatory things about Christianity on social media? (34:31-53:44)
There was an incident at my church that made me feel unsafe. What is a proper reaction to it by me, and by the church leadership? (53:49-1:21:54)
Closing Song: Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus (The Poolhouse Guru)
I've heard you guys talk about showing respect. What do you mean by that? (16:05-36:57)
There's sin in my life that I feel bad about, and I'm afraid talking about it would just make me feel worse. What do I do? (37:01-55:35)
I feel like my life is a tangled mess. How do I know where to start? (55:38-1:12:26)
Closing Song: You Have Better (Jed Brewer)
How do I deal with a bout of small group drama? (15:06-33:25)
Is there a right way to grieve? (33:30-50:24)
What does Romans 13 mean for us today? (50:28-1:15:44)
Closing Song: Power In The Blood (Ashen Sandaru)
Recently, I heard a pastor talking about spiritual gifts, does every believer have those? (17:03-28:44)
What is worship? (28:48-46:09)
How are we supposed to deal with drama and negativity on social media? (46:14-1:05:50)
Closing Song: Just Come Home (The Deacons Division)
What's your take on prosperity preachers and their private planes? (14:11-37:54)
Is heaven going to be fun? (38:03-51:58)
I trained all my life for one career, but I feel like I am chickening out on pursuing it. Help! (52:03-1:09:19)
Closing Song: Psalm 24:1 (The Poolhouse Guru)
They say God speaks in a "still, small voice." How do I hear it more? (16:18-37:43)
How do I stop the awful stuff I see Christians saying and doing on the news from affecting how I feel about my faith? (37:47-52:56)
Where do I get the courage and strategy to talk to people about my faith? (52:59-1:08:28)
Closing Song: Still Small Voice (Pete and Tasha Lawson)
What does Philippians 2:13 mean? (18:43-33:19)
How should Christians go about being friends with people who don't share their beliefs? (33:25-46:09)
I am thinking of starting transitioning into more full-time ministry. What do I need to know? (46:14-1:05:18)
Closing Song: We're All Missionaries (Lins Honeyman ft Glenn Kaiser)
We revisit some of our favorite visits to Unka Glen's Bible Nerdatorium.
Matthew 7:21-23 from Episode 155 (17:13-34:48)
1 Timothy 5:3-4 from Episode 167 (33:57-52:07)
Romans 8 from Episode 189 (57:27-1:06:28)
Closing Song: The One Who Sent Him (The Deacons Division)
How do you stay positive in a negative environment? (17:36-29:46)
What is the book of Jonah all about? (29:50-42:11)
People say God won't have anything to do with sin. What does that mean? (42:15-59:14)
Closing Song: The One (Jed Brewer)
How do you maintain friendships once you have all moved away from each other? (17:49-32:26)
I have been struggling to focus during my time with God. How do I get back on track? (32:29-46:32)
What does "accountability" actually mean? (46:35-1:02:17)
Closing Song: A Mighty Fortress (Pete and Tasha Lawson)
I sometimes doubt God hears prayers. So how do I keep praying? (16:00-35:20)
When I lost my job, folks at church kept telling me things will definitely get better. Is that true? (35:25-52:42)
How do I do the daily things I need to when depression and anxiety leave me so unmotivated? (52:45-1:10:30)
Closing Song: Thank Harder (Lee Younger)
My pastor gave a sermon about money that really did not sit well with me, what do I do? (15:31-34:00)
What does 1 Corinthians 3:15 actually mean for me? (34:03-53:36)
How do I know if a pastor is someone I should follow? (54:11-1:10:29)
Closing Song: Christ The Lord Is Risen Today (The Poolhouse Guru)
My grown boyfriend still lives at home, is that a problem? (17:03-34:06)
How do you forgive someone who refuses to admit they did anything wrong? (34:13-57:00)
I told someone they were hurtful toward me, and they said I was being emotional. What do I do? (57:05-1:15:50)
Closing Song: You Have Better (Jed Brewer)
Luke 10:27 says to love your neighbor as yourself. How do I do that when I don't like myself? (14:09-27:41)
Daniel Biro joins us to talk his long career, filming a video in Iceland, and Hawk Nelson's new record "Miracles". (28:02-39:12)
I feel frustrated with where I am at and overwhelmed with all the things I need to change. What can I do? (40:07-53:47)
Closing Song: Break Of Day (Lee Younger)
Miracles from Hawk Nelson is out April 6th!
How can people make sure their ministry is based in the Spirit and not themselves? (18:04-32:44)
If you're not in full-time vocational ministry, how can you still have a big impact serving the Lord?- Answered by Hallie Brewer! (33:44-45:18)
What are some godly and loving ways to set boundaries with your parents as an adult? (46:20-1:04:51)
Closing Song: The Old Rugged Cross (The Bridge LOUD)
Any advice for first-time parents? (13:33-25:03)
What can we as Christians do to fight feeling cynical? (25:08-45:10)
How do I know when I am over a relationship enough to move on? (45:15-1:03:15)
Closing Song: When I Have You (Thomas Cox ft Bronson B)
How do we know if we truly have the Holy Spirit? (16:20-30:53)
A friend of mine lives with her boyfriend, and they recently started coming to church. Someone said I should bring their sin up to them. Is that a good idea? (30:58-49:02)
What do I look for to find a service opportunity with a good effort to impact ratio? (49:07-1:04:24)
Closing Song: Start My Days (Pete and Tasha Lawson)
My pastor said I was too into science. Do they have a point? (16:05-30:11)
What are some things you wish you knew when you started in ministry? (30:16-48:17)
I have recently come into more money than I am used to having and I am kinda freaked out. How do I start hearing what God wants me to do with it? (48:24-1:07:57)
Closing Song: Not Settling (Lee Younger)
This week, we look back at some biblical questions from previous episodes. We get into not only these specific passages but how we approach understanding and applying the Bible.
James 1:5-8 from Episode 218
Genesis 3:16 from Episode 225
Romans 8:13 from Episode 261
Closing Song: James 1:16-18 (The Poohouse Guru)
I confessed a big struggle to a friend. What do I do now? (18:18-34:44)
How do I know when my pastor's sermon crosses a line into manipulation? (34:48-54:19)
What's the balance between being content and being motivated to keep growing? (54:23-1:09:33)
Closing Song: So Here I Am (Big Country Mix)
What does spiritual warfare actually look like in our lives? (15:48-31:10)
I told my pastor I didn't feel like the church was feeding me, and he said it was because I needed to be more committed. Did he have a point? (31:23-53:29)
When someone says they heard "from the Lord" to do something, how do I know whether or not they are just making something up? (53:34-1:10:50)
Be Thou My Vision (The Deacons Division)
How do I battle my anxiety? (17:33-32:17)
What is a healthy way to air your grievances? (32:36-48:27)
A family member is driving us all nuts with drama. What can I do about it? (48:53-1:04:29)
Closing Song: Philippians 4:6 (The Poolhouse Guru ft Jeremy Nicholls
What does God think of people being in the military and in combat? (17:07-29:46)
How can someone who is caught up in themselves develop more empathy? (29:52-46:02)
I keep hearing that if I believed the right things, I would feel the right way. Is that really how it works? (46:07-1:04:56)
Closing Song: Oh The Deep Deep Love Of Jesus (Lee Younger)
How do you know if you're saved? (18:45-35:31)
How can I start sharing my faith with people at work? (35:35-50:16)
A Christian organization I am involved with is going through a scandal. What do I do? (50:19-1:04:34)
Closing Song: This Is Not A Trade (Jed Brewer)
How can you recognize when someone is playing with emotions? (18:59-33:23)
What does it practically mean to honor your parents? (33:27-52:20)
I had a bad 2017, and I'm having a hard time moving forward, what do I do? (52:29-1:07:04)
Plus, The 2017 Thatties!
Closing Song: The Mountains (The Poolhouse Guru)
Hebrews 6:4-6 has me freaked out. Can you explain it? (12:34-30:57)
I am gay. Where do I stand with God? (31:02-55:10)
How do I stay sober? (55:14-1:17:54)
Closing Song: God Don't Let Me Quit (Jed Brewer)
What does it actually mean to receive a blessing? (15:46-33:51)
How do I approach the Book of Revelation? (34:08-52:03)
I got a lot of bad messages from Christian celebrities when I was wrong, how do I start moving past that? (52:10-1:10:21)
Closing Song: Away In A Manger (ft Lins Honeyman)
How do you get over feeling "forever alone?" (18:19-36:02)
What actually is a godly work ethic? (36:-8-53:55)
How do you go about creating an "inner circle" of people in your life? (54:01-1:10:38)
Closing Song: Already There (Jed Brewer)
Can you explain what 2 Corinthians 10:5 means by "taking every thought captive"? (15:13-30:07)
There is a lot of tension in my family. What do I do about it? (30:12-48:02)
How do I stop myself from getting angry and loud when I'm in an argument? (48:06-1:07:27)
Closing Song: O Holy Night (The Poolhouse Guru)
Can you explain Matthew 5:19-20? (19:19-38:06)
How do you show grace and love to people whose personalities clash with yours? (38:11-55:55)
My significant other break up with me when they were going through a hard time. What do I do with that? (55:59-1:10:03)
Closing Song: I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day (Lee Younger)
I was sure I heard God leading me in a certain direction, then it didn't come together. What happened? (16:20-33:28)
Do I need to be passionate about my job? (34:06-51:12)
How big of a deal are small annoyances in a relationship? (51:18-1:12:53)
Closing Song: What Child Is This? (Jed Brewer)
How do I recognize when people around me are toxic? (16:43-34:36)
Where do I draw the line on media that isn't sinful, but has elements that make me uncomfortable? (35:02-54:22)
Is this thing my partner does disrespectful, or just annoying? (54:25-1:15:33)
Closing Song: Save Me From My Sins (Jed Brewer)
To celebrate the release of The Bridge Worship album, Glen, Jed, and Matt sit down to talk about stories behind the songs and worship at our Bridge service.
Songs Featured: So Here I Am, This Is Not A Trade, The One, God Don't Let Me Quit
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I know I am supposed to give my will over to God. How do I actually do that? (17:30-37:12)
How do you know when it is time to move on to another church? (37:54-59:41)
What's the devil's deal? (59:45-1:14:57)
Closing Song: Flowing From My Heart (Pete and Tasha Lawson)
How do I comfort people when there have been a lot of suicides in my community? (16:13-33:20)
How can I equip the people I minister to to minister to their friends? (33:26-52:22)
I feel like I don't know enough about the Bible to pray correctly. (52:27-1:06:58)
This Time Is Different (The Bridge LOUD)
What does being "easy to bless" mean? (15:05-27:26)
We talk to Cody Carnes about his first studio album, worship projects, and touring and making music with his wife Kari Jobe. (28:31-36:54)
I feel like I am unable to pursue my calling right now. What do I do? (37:19-54:58)
Closing Song: Take My Life And Let It Be (Lee Younger)
I see people who have hurt me seemingly doing great. How do I think about that? (14:09-28:44)
How should Christians approach big issues where there is no "Christian viewpoint"? (28:53-54:33)
What are some tips for giving talks and sermons? (54:56-1:12:49)
Closing Song: Bigger Than My Fears (Jed Brewer)
Why do I find it difficult to rejoice with others when something good happens for them?(12:14-31:29)
We talk with hip hop artist Derek Minor about his new series of EPs. (31:48-44:49)
How do you know when you should give someone who hurt you another chance? (45:10-1:02:47)
Closing Song: I Am The Storm (Something Epic)
How do I stop being down on myself? (14:21-28:31)
I want to trust in God, but I feel like I can't. What do I do? (28:34-46:02)
What does it mean to be "biblically literate"? (46:07-1:07:51)
Closing Song: Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee (Eric Peters)
How do you kick a compulsive behavior? (15:28-37:09)
I know my trauma wasn't my fault, but I am having a hard time moving on. What do I do next? (37:57-1:02:36)
What does it mean to listen to God? (1:02:39-1:16:38)
Closing Song: One and The Same (The Deacons Division)
I started dating a great Christian guy. I am worried that this new exciting feeling is a distraction. (11:36-24:47)
What do you do when you feel like you have no direction? (24:50-43:59)
I heard someone who wronged me is now doing terrible. Does the joy I felt at that make me a bad person? (44:03-1:04:51)
Closing Song: You've Made Up Your Mind (Jed Brewer)
Is it important for Christians to make time for fun stuff? (17:44-31:03)
How do I know if a relationship after a breakup is a rebound? (31:08-48:53)
What are some of the enemy's favorite types of attack? (48:57-1:03:21)
Closing Song: Be Thou My Vision (Zach Hughes)
How does the Bible actually work in a Christian's walk? (10:57-26:45)
Song: Bigger Than My Fears
How do I deal with other Christians on social media driving me nuts? (29:50-43:47)
Closing Song: Press On (The Poolhouse Guru)
What does a person being an "evangelical" actually mean? (13:59-31:26)
How do I reach out to minister to people from a different culture than me? (31:29-46:06)
I'm afraid God won't accept who I really am. What do I do? (46:30-1:04:40)
Closing Song: Just As I Am (The Bridge Loud)
If a thought is just as sinful as an action, why not just do the thing? (17:04-35:02)
How do I address bullying that's going on in my youth group? (35:07-49:01)
Is it wrong to be angry with my well off friends for being out of touch? (49:06-1:07:01)
Closing Song: My Reservation Has Been Made (The Bridge LOUD)
How do I know when something bad happening is the enemy messing with me? (17:28-36:32)
I am in a rut of feeling guilty and can't focus on today. How do I break out? (36:37-53:17)
My significant other has a relationship with Jesus but doesn't have a church. Am I "unequally yoked"? (53:24-1:12:51)
Closing Song: Cast My Cares (Jed Brewer)
I have a full life, but I feel like I should be doing more. How do I deal with this competitive feeling? (17:50-34:02)
Is it a bad thing for a Christian to be a "bleeding heart"? (34:04-54:56)
How do I let go of past and focus on my future? (55:00-1:15:51)
Closing Song: Falsetto Scat Improvisation (Glen Fitzjerrell)
How much of their life should a Christian devote to career success? (15:02-31:38)
My boyfriend wants to live together before we get married. I think it's a bad idea. What do I say? (31:43-47:48)
I have just been through a really tough period. How do I shift out of crisis mode? (47:53-1:04:43)
Closing Song: It Is Well (The Poolhouse Guru)
Do you think a person who is truly saved can wander so far that they alter God's plan for their life? (14:56-25:44)
How do my wife and I approach a conversation about how we will handle having children? (25:49-43:03)
Can you break down 2 Corinthians 10:6 in the Bible Nerdatorium? (43:08-59:03)
Closing Song: The One (Jed Brewer)
I am discouraged about leading my small group. How do I turn it around? (19:50-34:35)
Former Anberlin front man Stephen Christian joins us to talk about his new worship record, Wildfires. (25:15-46:11)
How do my partner and I address different attitudes to getting chores done? (46:53-1:04:52)
Closing Song: The Love I Need (Lee Younger)
My atheist roommate is always debating religion with me, sometimes it shakes me. What should I do? (18:10-32:23)
Is "born again virgin" a thing? (32:28-48:56)
Can you be anxious or depressed and still have the joy of the Lord? (49:01-1:04:38)
Closing Song: Under His Wings (Haley Conner and Zach Hughes)
What do you guys mean when you talk about "defanging sin"? (18:17-32:33)
How do I reach out to a friend I found out is going through a really hard time? (32:36-44:55)
What does Genesis 3:16 mean? (44:49-1:01:32)
Closing Song: Shine (Pete and Tasha Lawson)
This week, we are talking all about identity in Christ.
What does "identity in Christ" mean? (18:28-30:56)
How do things like politics, denomination, and culture play into identity? (31:00-48:42)
Do changes in life and growth in our walk affect our identity? (48:47-1:09:23)
Closing Song: Always, Always, Always (Jed Brewer)
What are the dos and don'ts of discipleship? (20:42-44:48)
How do I respect imperfect authorities? (45:05-59:52)
The person I was dating broke up with me because they "didn't feel spiritually mature enough for a relationship." What does that even mean? (1:00:01-1:10:34)
Closing Song: Amazing Grace (Glenn Kaiser)
I really want to go after life with Jesus. How do I stop getting distracted? (16:24-35:44)
Why do I find the idea of God's discipline uncomfortable to think and talk about? (35:49-49:54)
How, and how much, do you talk to the people on your mission field about repentance? (49:58-1:13:41)
Closing Song: Take Up Your Mat (The Poolhouse Guru ft. LaShonda Curry)
As an adult, how do you improve your relationship with a parent? (15:51-35:18)
How do I know if a person I'm involved with is really walking with the Lord? (35:22-51:00)
How do I reapproach my prayer life when it feels like God has let me down? (51:24-1:10:03)
Closing Song: Your Love (Lee Younger)
How do I find comfort from God when terrible things are happening in the world? (18:20-32:30)
What role does learning theology play in living out Christianity? (37:40-54:54)
What literature or media do you guys look to for a spiritual refill? (55:05-1:03:17)
Closing Song: You Have Better (Jed Brewer)
I lost a dear friend. How do I talk to God when I am angry at Him about this? (14:49-30:33)
How do you guys approach answering people's questions the way you do? (31:17-45:22)
What training or schooling did you have to do ministry? (45:43-1:05:58)
Closing Song: When I Found You (Christy Younger)
I think my partner is cheating on me. What do I do? (14:16-30:54)
How do I deal with tension with my boss? (30:59-46:38)
It feels like I'm angry all the time. What do I do with this? (46:46-1:07:37)
Closing Song: Litte Light (Deacons Division)
What is temptation, really? (17:21-35:31)
What are smart strategies for resisting and avoiding temptation? (35:31-53:14)
How do you get back on track when you have given in to temptation? (53:14-1:11:16)
Closing Song: I Have You (Lee Younger)
I visited my family for Easter and was uncomfortable with the way their church did things. How do I deal with this? (17:16-33:56)
What is the balance between being content and being motivated to make changes in one's life? (33:59-48:54)
My friend gets bullied in school. How can I help her? (49:17-1:01:13)
Closing Song: What They Say About Me (Lydia Salnikova)
How do you not spiral into discouragement when others around are doing better than you? (19:00-36:11)
Why did Jesus say "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (36:14-51:52)
How do I move on from years of porn use in a healthy way? (51:56-1:13:53)
Closing Song: So Here I Am (Jed Brewer)
How do you get out of a cycle of feeling spiritually dry? (17:30-30:55)
We talk to author Anne Lamott about mercy, recovery, and her new book Hallelujah Anyway (31:38-48:19)
What are the differences in communication and boundaries in close friendships and serious romantic relationships? (49:01-1:11:23)
Closing Song: Micah 6:8 (The Poolhouse Guru)
What is a good strategy for getting regular time alone with God? (16:57-33:32)
How do I know the difference between God saying "no" and "not right now"? (33:36-54:30)
What is the level of commitment supposed to be in a dating relationship? (54:34-1:11:37)
Closing Song: Psalm 24:1 (The Poolhouse Guru)
What are your top tips for newlyweds? (17:04-36:58)
What is faith, and how does it work? (37:02-52:51)
I have a great girlfriend. So why do I still notice attractive women? (52:55-1:13:54)
Closing Song: No He Wasn't (Lins Honeyman)
Who is the Bible referring to when it says "the wicked"? (11:20-23:10)
An interview with Pastor/Rapper/Professor Julian DeShazier aka JKwest about music, privilege, activism and more. (24:51-41:13)
How do you go about discussing and setting boundaries in a serious relationship? (41:59-1:07:18)
Closing Song: JKwest "Still Alright"
Julian DeShazier: When God Calls You to Speak, Don't Stop Speaking via Sojourners
How do get to the point where I can feel happy for others instead of being jealous of their success? (15:07-31:08)
Romans 8:13 talks about putting to death the misdeeds of the body. What does that mean? (31:17-45:21)
How can a husband and wife get on the same page about big decisions? (45:24-1:06:21)
Closing Song: My Reservation Has Been Made (Jed Brewer)
How do I test what people (including you guys) are telling me about God? (15:42-32:35)
What do you guys think of portrayals of Christianity in movies like Hacksaw Ridge? (32:40-55:12)
What does it mean to celebrate your victories? (55:18-1:10:28)
Closing Song: Trust Him (The Poolhouse Guru ft Pastor Weldon Williams)
How do I make prayer more present in my day to day life? (13:18-28:52)
James 4:7 says to "resist the devil", but what does that mean? (28:56-43:59)
Relationships requite compromise, but how do know what is an acceptable compromise? (44:04-1:01:53)
Closing Song: From The Lion (A Sign Upon Your Hands)
My pastor said in a sermon that we should be careful about worship songs with biblically innacurate lyrics. Is that an issue? (17:24-40:21)
I act right around my Christian friends, but I do things I shouldn't in private. Am I lying to everyone? (40:32-56:55)
What does the Bible mean when it talks about justice? (57:00-1:14:54)
Closing Song: You Have Better (Jed Brewer)
I have been struggling with depression and anxiety, which has led to problems with procrastination and time management. How do I move past this? (16:01-34:29)
What advice to you have for someone starting their ministry career? (34:35-48:05)
I am leaving my parents' church. How do I tell them? (48:11-1:07:36)
Closing Song: No Love (Lee Younger)
My depression has come back strong. How do I combat the all the negative thoughts? (15:16-31:15)
Should people feel guilty about having more many than other folks? (31:18-48:58)
What is the difference between a personality flaw, and a relationship dealbreaker? (49:02-1:10:48)
Closing Song: My Good Is Knowing You (Jed Brewer)
I have some big decisions to make, how do I figure out what God has to say about it? (15:34-32:18)
Can divorce be a good thing? (32:23-50:59)
I am reading a Christian book that talks about some kind of weird things, how do I know if it's true or not? (51:04-1:05:22)
Closing Song: Never Alone (The Poolhouse Guru ft Johnny T)
I made some bad decisions. How do I move past the guilt I feel and start my way back towards God? (17:01-33:35)
What do you do when a mentor lets you down? (33:47-55:42)
How do you give of yourself when you don't have much money or time? (55:46-1:15:25)
Closing Song: Child of Wandering Will (Lee Younger)
My pastor said something really oddly legalistic in his sermon on Sunday. How do I respond? (16:58-34:19)
How do you know the difference between God telling you "know" and "wait"? (34:24-49:56)
What are some mistakes the guys made early in their ministry careers that they learned from? (50:12-1:10:15)
Closing Song: You Have Better (Jed Brewer)
My roommate started partying and seems unhappy. How can I be ther for them without making them feel judged? (14:17-32:25)
We talk with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and founding member of Parliament Funkadelic, Calvin Simon about his incredible story and his new gospel album "It's Not Too Late" (32:59-47:49)
Do the New Testament's instructions to turn the other cheek mean Christians have to be pushovers? (47:55-1:07:50)
Closing Song: Ask Somebody (Lawson)
I want to get more freedom in 2017. How do I actually start doing that? (16:01-29:57)
I have prayed for things that I'm pretty sure God wants for me, but haven't gotten a "yes". How do I deal with this? (30:03-45:36)
Wouldn't my partner and I fooling around help us approach our relationship with a clearer head? (45:40-1:00:47)
And, the Thatties!
Closing Song: Go With You (Lee Younger)
If God can be pleased with us, does that mean He can be dissapointed in us? (17:25-31:49)
How do you balance being in the family of God with someone, with working with them? (31:55-53:22)
I just went through a break up. I'm not really sad about losing the relationship, but I'm still having a tough time. (53:26-1:05:24)
Closing Song: Father Do You Hear Me Now? (Pete and Tasha Lawson)
As it is the new year, the guys take a look at how to make changes. They walk through 5 suggestions from the American Psychological Association about making changes that stick: Start small, change one behavior at a time, talk about it, don't beat yourself up, and ask for support.
Closing Song: I Am New (Jed Brewer)
I really hit it off with a guy, but he suffers from mental illness. How do I go about approaching the potential relationship? (16:11-34:33)
It's hard for me to say "no" to people, but I am worried about burning out. How do I know when it's too much? (34:38-53:46)
My friend had a postive thing come into their life. I am happy for them, but also kind of jealous. What do I do? (53:51-1:16:40)
Closing Song: Move To My Town (Pete and Tasha Lawson)
What do you say to someone who has complaints about the way your church celebrates Christmas? (18:21-39:19)
Jesus says He gives peace, but also that He came not to bring peace, but a sword. So which is it? (39:24-52:05)
How do I stop myself from letting a rejection make me question my self worth? (52:10-1:09:19)
Closing Song: I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day (Lee Younger)
Are Christians called to excel and succeed? (16:40-37:20)
Is it a sin to masturbate while fantasizing about my partner? (37:28-58:43)
What is the relationship between the gospel and social justice? (58:47-1:14:46)
Closing Song: Come Down (Zach Hughes ft Lee Younger)
What are some tips for sharing the gospel with people outside the faith? (15:09-33:57)
How does a more introverted person do evangelism? (34:05-55:42)
I set a boundary with relatives, now what is the strategy for maintaining it moving forward? (55:47-1:18:17)
Closing Song: Angels We Have Heard On High (The Poolhouse Guru)
What's the point of fasting in regards to prayer? (17:43-32:22)
My pastor talks about political things that make me really uncomfortable. What do I do? (37:06-51:44)
How do I get over my insecurities about my friend being more sucessful than I am? (51:48-1:09:32)
Closing Song: "What Child Is This?" (Marc Martel ft Ron Block)
The Bible says God and I are like a parent and a child. What does that really mean? (16:25-28:21)
Musician and worship leader Chris Quilala joins us to talk about his work with Jesus Culture and his new record Split The Sky. (28:45-40:00)
I've been told all men cheat, and now my fear is hurting my relationship. How do I move past it? (40:32-58:55)
Closing Song: Five Sparrows (Poolhouse Guru)
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How do I deal with grief in a healthy way? (15:38-31:11)
If salvation is a free gift, what does the Bible mean when it says God forgives our sins the way we forgive other people? (31:16-50:17)
How do you draw healthy boundaries on someone who is unintentionally hurtful to you? (50:22-1:11:18)
Closing Song: Before The Throne (Fire Down)
What is the difference between "locker room talk" and just being rude? (16:18-34:38) How can Jesus empathize with our weakness if He is perfect? (34:42-51:04) My youth pastor calls people out and it makes me uncomfortable. How do I bring this up without making a mess of it? (51:08-1:09:20)
Closing Song: Under His Wings (Haley Conner and Zach Hughes)
How do you move on from your first love? (16:19-26:33) What does the Bible mean when it talks about being "the bride of Christ"? (26:30-41:51) I just found out someone close to me was sexually assaulted. How can I be a good support for them? (41:57-1:05:10)
Closing Song: Your Thoughts Are Not My Thoughts (Jed Brewer)
Why is there such a taboo about sex that there isn't around other physiological functions? (17:40-32:36) Can it be a problem for people to be open about their sin in a way that is almost boastful? (32:41-52:03) Being depressed has made it hard to connect with what I read in the Bible. What do I do? (53:07-1:08:42)
Closing Song: Come Ye Disconsolate (Eric Peters)
I feel like I messed up a witnessing opportunity with a family member. What do I do from here? (15:56-28:13) My community group is going through some material I find problematic. How do I bring that up? (28:18-46:27) "Locker room talk" is in the news. Do guys really talk like that? (46:34-1:09:24)
Closing Song: One Step (Lee Younger)
What are some tips for sharing my testimony with people from a very different background (ie, prisoners)? (16:50-31:38) Is it selfish to pray to be a better person? (31:44-46:09) How do my partner and I approach insecurities around money in our relationship? (48:14-1:04:12)
Closing Song: Matthew 28:20 (Poolhouse Guru)
How do I react to friends who are reading Christian books that I know are bad theology? (15:04-33:28) I have a family member who goes on about how immigrants and refugees are dangerous. Are they right, and how should I respond to this? (33:33-52:43) What is the right point in a relationship to drop the "I love you"? (53:48-1:12:50)
Closing Song: Follow You (Clark Vicary)
I can either go to a church with really good preaching, but no one who is my age; or lots of people my age, but teaching I don't like as much. What should I do? (18:06-34:50) What is the right way to interact with and/or help the homeless people I come across in my city? (34:54-52:02) How do you keep a sustainable role in a marriage when your partner is putting so much of their energy towards treatment for mental health issues? (53:07-1:12:57)
Closing Song: Bigger Than My Fears (Haley Conner)
How do you know when you're ready to get married? (16:42-29:15) Why do I feel so bad when I compare my life to my friends? (29:19-42:58) How do you love someone who doesn't treat you with love? (43:13-59:58)
Closing Song: Standing On The Promises (As Yet Unnamed Superfan Band)
I drew a boundary with a family member and they reacted badly, did I still do the right thing? (17:51-35:17) Interview with Zach Bolen, of Citizens and Saints, about their new record "A Mirror Dimly" and lessons from the demise of a megachurch. (36:28-54:46) Transition song clip: Relent (Citizens and Saints) After setting a healthy boundary with a relative, I feel some guilt about it not working out. How do I move on? (55:19-1:13:43)
Closing Song: Greater Is He (Jed Brewer)
I know that God is bigger than my problems, but how do I stop myself from still getting swept up in cares of this world? (13:07-28:17) My pastor preached about "claiming victory." What does that actually mean? (28:20-47:56) I don't know how to actually enjoy life with God. Where do I start? (48:00-1:02:22)
Closing Song: Come Home To Him (Poolhouse Guru ft Pastor Donald Douglas)
Can you help me understand 1 Corinthians 5? (14:32-35:07) I've been through some hard stuff, and I'm still kind of bitter at God about it. What do I do with that? (35:11-54:14) How do I deal with family members who have hurt me and let me down? (54:18-1:13:17)
Closing Song: Not A Judge (Jed Brewer)
Does being an introvert make me a bad Christian? (17:05-32:18) We talk with Chad Mattson, lead singer of Unspoken, about his story, making music that matters, and the new record: Follow Through. (32:20-47:45) What does it actually mean to forgive others the way Jesus forgave me? (48:08-1:07:33)
Closing Song: Bigger Than My Fears (Jed Brewer)
How do I help someone who seems stuck and unmotivated? (16:29-31:25) How do I encourage someone in doing something that is difficult, but right? (31:45-48:27) My church taught some very messed up things about sexual attraction being evil. How do I address this so I can have a healthy relationship? (48:32-1:10:25)
Closing Song: We're All Missionaries (Lyns Honeyman ft Glenn Kaiser)
What are the characteristics and qualities of a mature man or woman of God? (20:19-38:37) I'm starting to pursue my dream career, but I'm really scared. How do I push through the fear? (38:45-53:35) What can an individual do to improve race relations? (54:13-1:13:56)
Closing Song: You've Made Up Your Mind (Lee Younger)
Can men and women be platonic friends when they are in relationships? (13:39-28:30) How important is it for someone to be ready to provide financially before considering marriage? (28:35-45:26) How do I know when I am burning out volunteering at church? (45:30-1:05:47)
Long In Darkness Walked (Christy Younger)
I lashed out at my family. How do I forgive myself and make sure it doesn't happen again? (17:22-31:16) How important is attraction to a relationship? (31:24-54:56) Is verbal abuse a justifiable reason for divorce? (55:00-1:10:35)
Closing Song: A New Family (Jed Brewer)
What does Genesis 3:16 ("he will rule over you") mean us today? (15:44-29:04) Any advice for meeting my significant other's parents? (29:10-44:21) How do I know if I am being led by God? (44:25-1:00:33)
Closing Song: The One (The Rejects)
I have started setting boundaries with my family, and they have reacted badly. How do I keep on the right track? (15:21-32:33) Katelyn Beaty, managing editor of Christianity Today and cofounder of their Her.meneutics blog. Her new book "A Woman's Place" joins us to talk work, feminism, and faith. (33:26-53:24) Is being too close with a friend unhealthy, or stunting my ability to have a healthy romantic relationship? (53:46-1:08:58)
Closing Song: Be Thou My Vision (Deacon's Division featuring CW Allen)
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What is a church actually supposed to do? (18:00-32:46) The author of a popular christian dating book basically admitted he was wrong, and some of my friends who read it are freaking out. What do I do? (33:20-50:42) How do I deal with all the anger about politics I see all around me, including my own? (50:47-1:07:25)
Closing Song: This Is My Father's World (Southern Harmonic)
-How do I balance helping people in tough circumstances and maintaining my own emotional health? (15:18-36:15) -FiveThirtyEight writer and author of "Arriving At Amen" Leah Libresco joins us to talk about her analysis of lyrics in modern Christian pop music. (37:23-49:43) -They guys recommend art that deals with the less happy shiny side of Christianity. (50:30-54:59) -What is the guys' take on the idea of friends with benefits? (55:04-1:09:16)
Closing Song: The Religion of My Youth (Jed Brewer)
Find more from Leah Libresco at Arrivingatamen.com and on Twitter @LeahLibresco
What does the Bible mean when it refers to the "heart"? (15:42-30:59) How do I trust God when I feel lost in my life? (31:03-49:24) It's been almost 2 years since a break up, and I still think about my ex all the time. How do I move on? (49:29-1:10:28)
Closing Song: He Makes It Art (Poolhouse Guru ft Steve Johnson)
How do I discover what I have a passion for? (15:07-28:52) Singer/Songwriter Jason Gray joins Matt to talk about honesty, wounds, great writers, and his new record "Where The Light Gets In" (29:50-44:30) What are some things wounds in your life have taught you? (44:48-47:05) What does the Bible actually mean when it says to die to yourself? (47:12-63:54)
Closing Song: So Here I Am (Jed Brewer)
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How do I set boundaries with a relative who is going through a hard time, but is also driving me crazy? (16:02-34:53) Does being pessimistic sometimes make me a bad witness? (34:58-48:49) A meditation on Mark 8 by Lee Younger. (49:05-55:11) What the right response when someone has betrayed you and ripped you off? (55:24-1:10:23)
Closing Song; Can This Be? (Lee Younger)
How do I deal with my friends starting to buy into the prosperity gospel? (16:24-34:40) What are people talking about when they say "vision" as in "vision teams" and "cast a vision"? (34:46-55:30) Could help me understand what James 1:5-8 is saying about doubt and hearing from God? (55:36-1:14:23)
Closing Song: The Shores (Lee Younger adapted from the words of DL Moody)
How do we start a long distance relationship? (14:36-31:00)
Jake Luhrs, lead singer of August Burns Red, joins Matt to talk music, reaching out to the homeless and the healing power of an online community. (31:40-46:21)
When someone is ready to make a change, what is the first thing you would advise them to do? (46:50-49:51)
Can people fall away from the faith? (49:55-1:02:55)
Closing Song: Weary (A Sign Upon Your Hands ft Jimmy Shaddix and Ella Melcer)
Find more from Jake Luhrs at: Augustburnsred.com and Heartsupport.com Twitter: @jakeabr
What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage? (13:57-37:08) So, I took your advice and asked someone out. What's the next step if I want to hang out more? (37:13-45:31) What do Galatians 5:19-21 and Ephesians 5:5 mean when they say sinners won't inherit the kingdom of God? (45:37-55:10)
Closing Song: God Don't Let Me Quit (Jed Brewer)
How do you follow God when you aren't feeling it? (17:53-35:04) How do you keep Jesus's command to not worry when you are under professional pressure? (35:08-50:31) What is forgiveness? (50:40-1:11:15)
Closing Song: Ephesians 4:32 (Poolhouse Guru)
What should someone look at if they are considering a career in ministry? (18:06-38:52) How do you react when a friend is posting worrisome things on social media? (38:57-55:43) If I ask this guy out and things go wrong, I'm worried about the church drama. What should I do? (55:48-1:14:31)
Closing Song: Give It Away (Jed Brewer)
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Does moving on from a relationship mean forgetting about it? (14:14-27:54) What do people actually mean when they say God was "leading" or "calling" them to something? (27:59-48:41) How do the fellas deal with disagreements and conflicts on ministry teams (including the podcast)? (48:45-1:07:21)
Closing Song: Before The Throne (Fire Down)
What are good strategies for handling an emotionally charged conversation? (12:55-25:40) Interview with Christian Singer and Songwriter Jordan Feliz (26:44-35:37) How do I keep my relationship with God from becoming a formula? (36:33-54:08) Setting boundaries with disrespectful family members. (54:13-1:07:30)
Closing Song: Cannons On A Lighthouse (Randall Goodgame ft Andrew Osenga)
Jordan Feliz's "The River" comes out on 4/22/16. Check him out at JordanFeliz.com
What can I do to get more out of my small group? (15:10-25:37) How do I stop thinking about myself and focus on the people I am ministering to? (25:58-40:42) What is the deal with "religious freedom" laws? (40:46-1:00:32)
Closing Song: Nothing But The Blood of Jesus (Christy Younger)
Prison ministry tips and lessons. (17:46-34:43) Interview with John J Thompson, author of Jesus, Bread, and Chocolate (35:19-47:58) What are some things you understood better after examining their purpose? (48:42-53:15) How do you know God's will in dating relationships? (53:25-1:08:55)
Closing Song: Different (Haley Conner)
How do I keep going after hurtful romantic setbacks? (16:22-25:48) What kind of advice should I seek from a spiritual mentor? (25:52-42:25) How should Christians approach voting? (42:30-1:03:10)
Closing Song: Praise The Savior Ye Who Know Him (The Yearwoods)
I have an opportunity to have a leadership role in a ministry, but I am intimidated. How do I pull this off? (17:55-35:16) How do I call someone on being a hypocrite without being bitter and resentful myself? (35:20-47:05) I am losing hope in these men at church. Am I just bad at dating, or is it something else? (47:12-1:02:15)
Closing Song: Such A Letdown (Jed Brewer(
Should Christians take sides in politics? (13:22-26:53) What does Hebrews 6:11 mean about love and hope? (27:01-39:40) We get scientific on love and dating and attempt to solve the elusive Girl-noulli equation. (39:55-1:00:08)
Closing Song: Safe In Your Hands (Ben Bannister)
What effect does the media you take in have on your spiritual life? (13:05-33:44) How do hear from God? (33:47-50:35) Is the Bible sex-positive? (50:38-1:01:45)
Closing Song: Your Thoughts Are Not My Thoughts (Jed Brewer)
I am having trouble reading the signals on whether or not this guy likes me, what do I do? (15:45-31:54) How do I know when I have helped someone enough? How do I help people but keep up healthy boundaries? (31:57-1:05:30)
Closing Song: Cast My Cares (Jed Brewer)
I set a boundary with someone, now what? (18:13-35:42)Is ignorance really bliss? (35:47-55:36)All the girls I'm attracted to are non-Christians, what do I do? (55:50-69:47) Closing Song: I'm a Soldier in the Army of the Lord (Glenn Kaiser)
This week we have 3 stories of people discovering what it means to grow into the specific, unique calling God had for them and their gifts. Glen talks about going from guitar player in the youth group in Texas to founding his own ministry to prisoners and gang members in Chicago. Jed interviews Christian punk rock pioneer Nina Llopis about her amazing life and journey. And Lee shares his path from heavy metal garage band to worship leader. Closing Song: What You Promise Me (Nina Llopis)
How do I know if I'm a good Christian? (16:13-34:04)What should I do when I see people I care about acting in destructive ways? (34:08-51:30)How can I know when is a good time to talk to share my faith with someone? (51:36-62:30) Closing Song: Jesus Is On The Mainline (Lee Younger)
If Jesus forgives me for everything I've ever done, what does the Bible mean when it says everyone will have to "give an account"? (17:30-33:33) We talk to Christianity Today Contributing Editor Sarah Zylstra about news and faith. (33:37-46:06) The guys continue the discussion about consuming news (46:10-54:08) Spiritual highs aren't helping me resist temptation for long, what do I do? (54:12-1:07:41) Closing Song: Psalm 147:3 (The Poolhouse Guru)
Wait, are televangelists still a thing? How?! (19:57-40:55)What's with some married people telling single people they are still single because Jesus isn't enough for them? (40:59-55:25)Is it okay to be mad at God, and tell Him about it? (55:29-1:08:45) Closing Song: Bigger Than My Fears (Haley Conner)
How do I share Jesus with people who don't think they need a savior? (13:06=30:36)What do I say to someone to cut off on an unhealthy friendship? (30:40-50:41)I had to leave my old church, how do I deal with the exhausting search for a new one? (50:45-1:04:55) Closing Song: You Always Have My Back
Matt and Glen go in depth answering questions about church- what to look, big vs small, and how to deal with people in the church disappointing you. Closing Song: Always Always Always (Jed Brewer)
We look back at some of our favorite emergencies of 2015- from horrible t-shirts to Christian movies to crazy Bridge stories. Closing song: I Am New (Jed Brewer)
What does it really mean to dress modestly, and is it really that big a deal? (16:16-34:12)How do I keep my past trauma from ruining my future married sex life? (34:21-50:28)I'm trying to start my own business. How do I hustle to get ahead in a Godly way? (50:45-72:50) Closing Song: Made In the Image of the Lord (Jed Brewer)
How do I get over the perfectionism that is torturing me? (15:42-34:16)Can I trust the public image projected by Christian celebrities? (34:21-54:34)How do I balance generously supporting missions with wanting to be financially stable myself? (54:39-71:47) Closing Song: All Hail The Power of Jesus Name Christmas Medley (Glenn Kaiser)
Can I have a healthy friendship with my ex? (14:43-37:00)Are Christians commanded to have children? (37:03-53:32)Is owning pieces of art from different cultures and religions idolatry? (53:47-1:12:19) Closing Song: I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day (Lee Younger)
What's the deal with communion (17:22-30:20)Interview with CALL FM's Rob Robbins: we talk the amazing story of faith and patience in the years long process of starting a youth oriented Christian radio Station. (30:24-56:26)I have a hard time with the idea of giving God total control over my life, what do I do? (56:39- 71:45) Closing Song- Break The Spell (Lee Younger) Find CALL FM online at callfm.com
Should I try to lead the non-Christian I'm dating to the Lord, or just end the relationship? (17:07-36:21)Do you have to be baptized to be saved? (36:25-52:54)How do you break up with your small group? (52:58-65:50) Closing Song: Be Thou My Vision (Zach Hughes)
What do the guys think of the great Starbucks cup controversy. (17:02-31:19)How do you maintain your sanity in a toxic work environment? (31:25-51:19)What does good servant leadership from a ministry supervisor look like? (51:24-68:55) But first, our annual GRIPESGIVING Emergency! Closing Song: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18 (Poolhouse Guru ft. Pastor Weldon Williams)
Glen, Jed, and Matt share some more stories from their day jobs working with inmates and gang members in Chicago. This time the focus is on questions: some of the funniest things they have been asked, what they are asked the most online, and how they approach answering questions at The Bridge in Chicago and on the podcast. Closing Song: The Love I Need (Lee Younger)
Are there certain types of humor Christians shouldn't engage in? (17:18-38:02)How do I recover from a really bad depressive episode? (38:06-51:18)I still have feelings for my ex, how do I move on? (51:22-1:04:52) Closing Song: He Giveth More Grace (East End Circus)
How do I get more comfortable with handling confrontation and speaking up for myself? (18:09-36:22) What should I do if I am uncomfortable with some aspects of the worship style at my church? (36:26-54:05) I need help understanding James 5:13-16. If I pray for someone, and they aren't healed, does that mean I did something wrong? (54:10-1:11:01) Closing Song: My Reservation Has Been Made
My parents' marriage is miserable. How do I avoid those same traps? (16:44-34:14)I found a new church, but they want me to sign a membership covenant. What is the deal with those? (34:19-53:36)I want to get married, but don't like the idea of "settling down." Can marriage be adventurous?(53:40-62:27) But first, a cinematic emergency! The fellas pitch: Good Pope/Bad Pope The Motion Picture.
What does Paul mean by "flesh" and "spirit" in Romans 8? (16:25-31:26)Is online dating not trusting God with my romantic life? (31:30-50:29)I celebrate when my clients explore spiritual things, even if it's not Christianity, is that okay? (50:32-65:19) Closing Song: Take My Life and Let It Be (Lee Younger)
What is the right, biblical way to do fundraising for missions? (16:55-36:39)How do I balance using the gifts God gave me with making a living financially? (36:42-57:47)How should I go about processing my feelings when I am angry at God for things that have happened in my life? (57:51- 68:54) Closing Song: Pope You Like A Hurricane
Follow up question about sharing the gospel: what do you say to people who think Christians hate gay people? (17:10-28:51)How do you keep going at work when you are struggling with depression? (28:55-44:07)What makes for a successful support or accountability group? (44:12-58:15) And a first date emergency! Closing Song: Come Ye Sinners (Christy Younger)
How do you share the gospel with people in a way that is relevant to their lives? (16:54-29:28)How should I deal with someone who I think might be manipulating me? (29:35-46:10)What do you do in the moment where you are about to do something you know is wrong, but you feel like it is your only option? (46:15-1:00:05) Closing Song: You're Already There (Jed Brewer)
Is there anything wrong with church shopping? (13:11-33:04) Jim Sonefeld, drummer of Hootie and the Blowfish and a solo Christian singer-songwriter joins Matt to talk fame, addiction, coming to faith, and learning lessons from recover. (30:55-47:05) The guys further discuss and breakdown some things Jim talked about- the power of humility, the witness of a changed life, and the joy of using your gifts for the kingdom. (47:48-58:10) Closing Song: You Always Have My Back
The fear of hurting my partner by slipping up and using pornography has kept me from dating. How do I move past this? (17:51-28:02)How do I communicate to people that Christianity is actually about setting you free, not guilt and shame? (29:22-42:04)Can you guys give me a no B.S. take on the Kentucky clerk who refuses to give marriage certificates to same sex couples? (42:10-1:02:48) But first, we have a emergency! The guys have discovered the Christian Netflix...PureFlix. Closing song: This Is My Father's World (Southern Harmonic)
How can you get to know several members of the opposite sex without it feeling like you're the Bachelorette? (14:24-29:05)If marijuana is legal, is using it a sin? (29:18-49:01)What is the Christian way to look at, and deal with, disappointments and setbacks? (49:06-1:02:06) Closing Song: God Don't Let Me Quit
My church is very scholarly, but I don't feel like it feeds my relationship with God, what do I do? (12:37-31:19) What are the guys tips for balancing time between marriage and ministry? (31:47-46:22) How do you channel your passion for an issue in a more effective way than an angry Facebook post? (46:26-1:07:55) Closing Song: John 13:14 (Poolhouse Guru) Email a question to saythatpodcast@gmail.comor submit one at thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask
From a theological standpoint, why did Jesus have to be perfect? (14:40-27:48) How do I stop letting checking out members of the opposite sex distract me from worshipping? (27:52-47:09) The Bible says to love your enemy, but who is my enemy? (47:13-1:02:00)
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It feels like everyone my age is off doing amazing things and I am stuck, what do I do? (14:17-33:43)How important is the other's person family when considering dating or marrying someone? (33:47-51:15)Is seeking help from a therapist a useful step in moving past trauma? (51:19-1:07:27) Closing song: Under His Wings (Haley Harris)
How do I balance helping people who need it with drawing healthy boundaries? (19:03-37:18)What is my role in a loved ones recovery from addiction? (37:28-1:00:00)
Glen, Jed, and Matt chat about what makes for an effective prayer life and listening to the Lord. Then we bring you sermons that Lee and Matt preached on that same topic at The Bridge earlier in the month. Closing Song: Psalm 34:18 (Poolhouse Guru)
I feel like my selfishness is hurting my life, what do I do? (15:55-29:49)Why does it feel like God isn't hearing my prayers for a relationship? (29:53-43:48)How do I overcome my insecurity without being fake? (43:51-1:06:54) Closing Song: Different (Jed Brewer)
What do you do if your significant other struggles with porn? (17:17-37:49)Why did Paul say "follow me as I follow Christ"? (37:52-50:31)How do you know which Christian books are legit and which aren't? (50:35-1:04:56) Closing Song: You Tell Me AND an emergency story telling of one of the craziest things that has ever happened at The Bridge in Chicago.
What does it mean to be anointed? (19:24-30:58) Interview with Andrew Greer and Ginny Owens: singer/songwriters and coauthors of the new book Transcending Mysteries (31:42-44:27) What part of the Bible do you think people should dig into more? (45:04-49:28) How do you know if the desire to do missions is a calling from God, or just you wanting to be cool? (49:32-1:03:40) Closing Song: Like A House (Poolhouse Guru ft dB) Find Ginny Owens online: @ginnyowens, ginnyowens.comFind Andrew Greer online: @agreermusic, andrew-greer.comGet Transcending Mysteries on Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/Transcending-Mysteries-What-Does-Refraction/dp/1401680402 Send us a question: thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask or saythatpodcast@gmail.com
I feel like my friends and I are closing off to one another, what do I do? (18:48-29:12) What does Supreme Court gay marriage ruling mean for Christians? (29:37-54:00) How do I tell my pastor I am burned out on ministry?(54:06-1:05:34) But first, a(nother) Christian dating app emergency! Closing song: Not A Judge (Jed Brewer)
How do if someone is right for you, and how long should you wait for marriage once you do know? (17:15-28:52)What are healthy expectations to have for your children? (28:55-51:06)How do I stop from myself from looking at porn? (51:09-1:08:54) Closing Song: Psalm 141:4 (Poolhouse Guru)
This week we have 3 questions about listening to God and discerning His will for our life. What is a calling and how do we find God's calling in our life? (15:28-28:18)How do I listen for God telling me what He wants me to do? (28:24-43:24)How can I tell if something is God's leading or just my own idea? (43:31-1:09:30) Outro Song: Start Somewhere (Lee Younger)
How do we apply what Jesus taught in the Lord's Prayer to our individual prayer life. (14:50-27:08)Interview with Wheaton College Professor and Author of Cities of Tomorrow and the City to Come: A Theology of Urban Life Dr Noah Toly. (28:24-48:42)What do you look for to tell if a Christian book is worth reading? (49:42-53:50)What is the correct biblical attitude towards planning for the future? (53:55-1:09:32) Outro song: I Come To You
My family members keep causing drama, help! (16:57-34:43)How do modern Christians go about having a Sabbath? (34:46-46:53)How should Christians approach situations where they are choosing between the lesser of two evils? (46:58-63:02) Outro song: Cast My Cares
What are some tips for fighting insecurity? (18:41-31:40) How do you do ministry and love people even when you're not feeling the love yourself? (31:45-49:41) Are motivational quotes biblically sound? (49:47-68:12) Outro Song: Made In The Image Of The Lord
Glen, Jed, and Matt sit down and share some more stories from their day job working behind bars and on the streets in Chicago. This time we focus on stories of handling conflict and confrontation at The Bridge, at the Jailhouse, and in the church. Outro Song: Psalm 27:10 (Poolhouse Guru)
I was good friends with my ex before we dated, should we try being close again since we have broken up? (13:03-28:08)Musician Danen Kane talks with us about his new record Flesh and Soul and being open about his struggles with depression. (28:23-38:00)What's something about yourself you thought God couldn't use, but He did? (38:23-49:22)What is the Godly way to deal with your privilege? (49:26-65:43) Outro Song: You Have Better Find Danen Kane online at danenkane.com, Twitter: @danenkane, and facebook.com/danenkane
How do I heal from getting hurt by legalistic church people? (15:55-33:53)What does 1 Timothy 5:3-4 mean for my life practically? (33:57-52:07)How do I keep up the fight against lust? (52:15-72:44)Outro Song: Grace (Tasha Lawson)
Why did Jesus have to die? (17:12-28:18)My ex-boyfriend insisted his future wife would stay home and not work, was that a deal breaker? (28:22-43:21)What do you guys say when you speak at megachurches and conferences? (43:25-61:07) And, we have a Zondervan-certified emergency of genius! Ouro Song: The Yearwoods "Though The Mountains"
What is the right way to react when someone compliments me? (14:45-27:40)How can I serve and encourage my fiancé during our engagement? (27:45-46:07)How do I find the balance between saving for my family's future and giving to godly causes? (46:11-64:28)Outro Song: "Start Somewhere"- Lee Younger
Musician and author Andrew Peterson joins us to talk the power of stories, making art, and emulating your heroes. (27:14-43:38) And of course the guys answer your questions:How do I balance trusting God with my unsaved friends and family and being active in witnessing to them? (12:50-26:03)The guys discuss some of the people who influenced them. (44:24-58:15)Soul-ties are still not a thing, and how to spot a bad biblical argument. (58:20-83:23) Outro Song: Southern Harmonic "Come You Who Are Thirsty"Get Southern Harmonics debut EP on iTunes this Monday (April 27th)- all first day sales go to help send kids in East Tennessee to YoungLife camp! Find Andrew online at andrew-peterson.com and rabbitroom.com, and on twitter @andrewpeterson
I was hurt badly by church leaders, how do I go about healing and trusting again? (21:02-40:33)How do I cope with sexual thoughts just popping up all the time? (40:36-53:10)How do I know if I am called to missions, and if so, where? (53:13-68:08)Outro song: That Day Is Today
The guys tell stories about the awesome ministry their wives do. (18:21-35:45)Which Bible is the inerrant word of God, and how do we know that we can trust translations? (35:50-53:43)Is there any biblical truth behind the Christian cliches "God helps those who help themselves" and "love the sinner, hate the sin?" (53:48-1:09:18)Outro Song: As I Am (Lee and Christy Younger)
All the dating advice I seem to get in my college ministry is "just wait," but you guys talk about being active in my dating life. So how interested do I need to be to ask someone out? (16:25-34:33) What does biblical community actually look like? What is the balance between dealing with spiritual stuff versus just normal day to day hanging out? (34:39-51:41) How do you know if you are in the right career? I like my job and it pays the bills, but I wouldn't say I love it. (51:45- 69:17) But first, we have a Christian cliche emergency and all the rapper-theologian puns than you can handle. Outro Song: I Want To Thank You (East End Circus) CLICK HERE TO TRY BRIDGEBOX FREE FOR 48 HOURS
Super-Fan Kenneth just got married (like the day the recorded this), and wrote in asking for advice on how to have an awesome marriage. So Glen, Lee, and Jed put together their over 4 decades of combined experience. If you are a newlywed, been married for a while, or are planning on being married at any point in the future, you need to hear this one!
We cover developing your own communication style, handling conflicts that inevitable arise, pulling on the same end of the rope, and more!
First, however, we have to deal with a Christian t-shirt emergency. See exactly what we are talking about on the show post on the blog.
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How do I let go of fears about what might happen in the future? (18:30-32:55)What does the emotional feeling I get during worship mean?(32:58-49:40)How do I help a significant other who doesn't seem interested in getting help? (49:45-70:21)Outro song: Genesis 12:1 (Poolhouse Guru ft. Pastor Mike Neal)
Is dating biblical or just cultural? (19:19-39:55)Why does the Bible say things in one place and seemingly say something different in another? (40:01-57:35What are strategies for dealing with addiction? (57:39-73:52)Closing Song: I Am New (Jed Brewer)
How do I have a balanced life while still being driven to succeed in my career? (17:17-37:07)My ex and I broke up for the right reasons, so why does it still hurt so much? (37:11-54:14)It is important to get to know someone well before you share your faith with them? (54:19-1:09:30)Closing Song: I Am The Storm (Something Epic)
How can I be generous when I am broke? (17:21-33:17)What is the minimum amount of doctrine someone needs to believe to be a Christian? (33:22-46:00)How do I handle the anxiety of making big life decisions? (46:03-1:05:35)Closing Song: Cast My Cares (Pete and Tasha Lawson)
Glen is a Valentine's Day Warrior on Fire (-17:44)What does moving on from depression and anxiety actually look like? (18:08-33:56)What does "hanging out with Jesus" mean? (34:00-45:20)I realize the messages I heard about "purity" when I was a teen are messed up, so how do I healthily navigate relationships? (45:24-65:48)Closing Song: Different (Jed Brewer)
Glen, Jed, and Matt share hilarious, incredible, and uplifting stories from their day job working with ex-cons, recovering addicts, and gang-members in inner-city Chicago.
What does Matthew 7:21-23 actually mean for us? (17:12-34:48)How do you help someone who is having suicidal thoughts? (34:53-50:16)The right (and wrong) way to discuss sensitive subjects. (50:19-74:55)
Is this job still my calling, even though it is way harder than I expected? (20:46-44:58)What are legitimate dealbreakers in a long term relationship? (45:03-57:02)My parents threatened to cut me off financially if I follow Jesus, what do I do? (57:06-1:11:40)
How do I get back on track after hitting a rough patch of depression and anxiety? (15:31-32:35)Do bad things happen to us because of our sins? (32:40-48:43)How do I know when it's time to start dating? (48:47-1:04:14)Closing Song: Take My Life and Let It Be (Lee Younger)
Ecclesiastes 9 and 11 explained! What exactly is the word of God? Is God punishing me for living with my boyfriend?
The 2nd annual Say That awards! (0:00-22:00)How do you deal with being double-minded? (22:40-33:15)Dating etiquette and dating fear (33:20-43:20)Helping people without being taken advantage of (43:23-64:57)Outro song: Your Thoughts Are Not My Thoughts (Jed Brewer)
How does an introvert go about sharing the gospel? (18:02-33:58)What guidelines and questions actually go into setting physical boundaries in a relationship? (34:00-47:55)If Jesus paid all of my debt, what does the parable about investing talents mean? (47:58-62:30)
How do you balance praying for your own needs with praying for others? How do you maintain your sanity when you're the only single one at holiday gatherings? How do you overcome stage fright when leading worship or speaking?
What does it mean that wisdom laughs at the foolish? The guys give preaching and ministry tips. What is the smart way to manage financial giving? And we have an interview with musician Randall Goodgame about making music to entertain and minister to both children and their parents (and everyone else). Check out more from Randall at slugsandbugs.com Outro song: Freedom from Slugs and Bugs Sing The Bible (available now)
How do I keep my fear of rejection from preventing my from finding good community? What does Ephesians 5 mean for dating couples? How do I approach a conversation with my parents about them being less controlling?
What does it actually mean to find your identity in Christ? How do you go about getting your heart ready for the day? What makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy? And, an interview with wonderful singer-songwriter Sandra McCracken. We talk hymns, the power of communal singing, making music to minister to children, and much more! (26:50-45:10) Outro song: "Thy Mercy, My God" by Sandra McCracken
If God meets all our needs, what are romantic relationship for? Is God frustrated with me when I procrastinate and don't do the things I should be doing? What's the deal with election versus free will?
How do I get help with my pornography problem? I want to follow the Lord, but I was raised very differently than the people at church, how do I navigate that? How do I deal with the societal pressures to have a lavish engagement and wedding?
How do you help people without burning out? What is the difference between humility and self-doubt? How do I help someone I love with body image issues?
This week, we go to the archives for some wisdom on dealing with depression and mental health. Featuring answers from episodes 56, 62, and 68. With a brand new pirate intro from Glen and Jed!
How do I move on when my ex is acting really uncool towards me? What is the balance between the Bible saying to reach out to people and the warnings against "bad company?" How should Christians form their opinion on something when it isn't directly addressed in the Bible?
If God is love, why is there a Hell? How do I deal with friends who act toxic toward me? How do I know which campus ministries are right for me?
How do I know if God gave me a desire, or if it is just completely selfish? I am intimidated by my potential partner's sexual history, how do I move past that? How can I live a balanced life instead of being a workaholic?
How do I deal with people around me getting freaked out by the end times? How should Christians process events like those in Ferguson, MO? I'm scared to move forward in my relationship because of bad past experiences, how do I get past that?
I feel like I am growing more slowly than people around me, is that normal? An interview with award winning YA author Rajdeep Paulus. The guys give some book recommendations. Can I love Jesus but not like Christian culture?
Repenting is easier said than done right? Do things that some Christians consider "occult" actually have anything to do with Satan? I absolutely do not want a marriage like the one my parents have, what do I do?
Where do you actually meet Christian people to date? What do you do when you have a hard time believing what the Bible says about you? How do I balance getting good mentoring with making my faith my own?Outro song: You're Already There
What do you do when you are having a hard time believing God loves you? How do you let your walls down with God? Do Christians have to hold certain political beliefs?
How do I tell my parents that I don't like their church? How do we know God is real and not mythology or fairy tale? If two people go too far physically in a relationship, is it mandatory that they break up?Outro song: "Stand Up Strong and Healed"- Something Epic
I'm starting towards a romantic relationship, but I've never been in one before. How do you recognize the Holy Spirit's voice? Is "I don't like to argue with people's beliefs" a valid Christian point of view?
I am a recent college graduate with no idea what do with my life, help! How do I move from the plan other people have for me to God's plan for me? How do you make a relationship Jesus centered?
Recorded live in Chicago in front of an audience visiting from Christ Community Church in Oak Ridge, TN. The guys discuss this important topic which they will be preaching on at The Bridge service that night. Get a sneak peak of the way they approach a topic for a sermon.
How do you actually be still? Dealing with depressed thoughts. What does it mean to do everything to the glory of God?
How do I talk to my boyfriend about porn? What is the best way to help homeless people? Are there any Christian relationship books you would actually recommend?
What is intentional dating? How do I get into the habit of doing a daily devotional time? What do you do when you feel like your prayers are falling on deaf ears?
Practical tips for fighting loneliness. What are the minimum beliefs you have to have to be a Christian? Should I put off get into a relationship because of my fears regarding it?
Glen, Jed and Matt discuss balancing the importance of teaching good doctrine and theology with doing good works and helping the poor.
How do you get over jealousy? Why couldn't God have written the Bible is more straight forward way? How do you give advice to a friend when they are going through something you have never been through?
How do you deal with having doubts? How did the guys know they wanted to marry their wives? How do you honor your parents when they are toxic?
How do handle having feelings for two people at the same time? How do I listen to my friends talk about their issues without feeling the need to give my opinion? What does Proverbs 10:24 actually mean?
What do you do when you are getting terrible advice from Christians? Should Christians get cosmetic surgery? How do you navigate close inter-gender friendships?
How do I obey God in the face of huge temptation about my sex life? Encouragement for those who are struggling, or love someone who is struggling, with gender identity. How do you love people who drive you crazy?
How do you teach youth about the more complex books in the Old Testament? How do I stop doubting God? What does Leviticus 21:13 mean for Christians today in regards to virginity?
What are opportunities to serve Jesus in my daily life? How do I talk to girls without coming off as desperate? What does loving God actually look like?
Long-distance dating, being there for a loved one that was abused, and getting past pride.
Is it okay to not want to date someone even though you have a lot in common with them? How do you deal with jealousy? What exactly are the Old Covenant and the New Covenant?
Should you be friends with someone before dating them? How do you react to sin with grace? How do I cope with the wasteful ways many churches spend money?
What does "fake it 'til you make it" actually mean? What should you focus on when starting ministry? How do you lovingly disagree with people?
What does Jesus want me to do with my money? How do I cope with the sexual frustration of being a single Christian? I disagree with what my youth pastor is preaching, how do I tell them that?
Glen, Jed and Matt answer 3 questions about doing ministry to the least of these. They share some lessons learned from their day jobs working in Chicago that can apply to any type of ministry.
Can you get better at praying? I hate my church, but my parents won't let me go to a different one, what do I do? How can see indicators of God's love in our everyday life?
How do we know we love God? How do single people deal with their sex drives before marriage? What do I do when it feels like grace is for everybody but me?
How do you know if the person you are dating is the right one? How do you keep your walk going strong when you head to a new place like college? How can you get over fears about intimacy and relationships?
Strategies for battling insecurity. How do you start putting God first now, so you can do so when you are in a relationship? How do you handle it when someone close to you is going through something terrible?
What is the difference between being wise and being scared? Tips for youth ministry. How do I deal with loneliness is a non-destructive way?
The creation debate. How do you deal with rejection? How do I know if it is time to leave my church?
Jed and Lee share the stories behind some of the worship songs they have written over the years. Includes over 35 minutes of free music!
How do you navigate your parents disapproving of your relationship? How can I stop being jealous when good things happen to my friends? Book recommendations for young Christians. And a special outro song by our friend Eric Peters!
What is church discipline all about? Is the recent news of a pastor plagiarizing really a big deal? How do you live with someone who seems to make intentionally bad decisions? Also: a big announcement about new Say That gear.
What do the guys actually do in their day jobs? Do you believe the things described in the Bible actually happened? How do I get the guy I like to stop seeing me as a "little sister"?
What does it mean to love yourself? Is it unrealistic to expect God to reveal your future spouse to you in some grand way? What does Jesus mean in Matthew 5:17-20 when He said He came to fulfill the law?
Are we allowed to doubt God in tough times? What if I am bad at sex when I get married? How do I share my faith with non-believing friends.
What does it really mean to repent? How should your calling effect your decisions of who to date? Are we actually called to love people unconditionally? And the Say That 100 Awards!
How does a guy read signals from a girl about whether or not she is interested? What are the guys thoughts on seminary? What do you do when you've gone past feeling guilty to feeling numb?
How do you learn to trust God to provide? How should you deal with a partner who struggles with pornography? What does "giving it to God" actually mean?
This week, we have a special Christmas worship service episode. Enjoy original Christmas songs by Jed and Lee, and new version of "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day", and an audio devotional by Glen on how to love your family even when they have issues.
How do I start winning my battle against pornography? What does praying for other people actually do? How can a youth leader use social media constructively?
How do you deal with a crazy street preacher on your college campus? How do you care for and encourage people who have been through a tragedy? Why "Jesus should be enough" is a terrible reason for not pursuing a relationship.
Is "eat the chicken, spit out the bones" a good attitude when it comes to preaching? Is there a proper way for a woman to act when she is interested in a guy? How should you react when someone brings up a topic that makes you uncomfortable?
How do figure out what God wants when I'm stuck between two options? What do I do about my parents using Christianity to manipulate me? How do the guys wrestle with the idea that everything happens for a reason?
Why do the guys always seem so happy? How early is too early to talk about sexual stuff with a significant other? Could God be calling me to something that I think would make me miserable?
How do you help people grow without guilting them? What do you do when you feel spiritually dry? How do you tell an ex you need space after a break up?
Where do you start in praying about a potential relationship? How do you let go of old friendships without being a judgmental jerk? How can you tell if a making a big life change was the choice God wanted you to make?
How do I live my walk day by day instead of being a "trip Christian?" How do I deal with wanting to make a career change? What is the deal with Christians assuming they will marry the first person they date?
How do you approach using the Bible? Does oral sex count as premarital sex? How do you show grace to people without being a doormat?
How should you act when interacting with other religions and cultures? How do you relate to and love gay people? Is there such a thing as a helpful Christian dating book?
Can God really use someone like me? How do you overcome Christian-book inspired fear of dating? What exactly is wrong with sex outside of marriage?
What does it actually mean that Jesus is your "personal savior?" Is feeling disconnected a good enough reason to leave your church? How do approach relationships and sexuality in a godly way without guilt and shame?
What is the difference between serving and people pleasing? Is there an optimal amount of time to date before getting engaged? How do you lovingly handle that one friend who is driving everyone nuts?
Should you keep your feelings to yourself to avoid church drama? Do you owe people theological debates? What does the Bible actually say about homosexuality, and what does that mean for us?
How can you use your blog to minister to people? Is it possible to be struggling too much to be worthy to serve? How do you break the habit of comparing yourself to others?
Is breaking up over a doctrinal disagreement overreacting? What do you say to someone who tells you to "rebuke sickness?" How do you get better at trusting God?
What do the guys say about Christians who swear and tell inappropriate jokes? How do you deal with the feeling that everyone else is passing you by in life? How does someone own the fact that God made them to be desirable?
How do you focus on God when it seems like nothing is going right? Where should an engaged couple go to find out how to really prepare for marriage? How can I be a new creation yet still feel like the same old me?
How can you be discerning about Christian books? How do you go about hearing God's voice? How much does physical attraction matter in a relationship?
The guys answer audience submitted questions on: body image, teaching in ministry, being a people pleaser, dealing with spiritual dry spells, and more. This week's episode was recorded live in front of a group from Christi Community Church in Oak Ridge, TN.
How do you date when you don't know anything about the opposite sex? What does the Bible actually say about cursing? How do you deal with non-Christian friends always making you defend your beliefs?
How do you go about rebuking someone? How can you tell if you are being too picky when it comes to dating? How do you deal with the uncertainty that surrounds college years?
We take another look at being a "Proverbs 31 woman." How do you deal with people judging on you for your taste? What does it really mean to repent?
Dealing with the strains of new parenthood. Is it wrong to be impatient about dating? How to deal with loneliness.
What should one's motivation for spending money be? What is the deal with "Proverbs 31 woman" and "Job 29 man"? What does Jesus mean when He talk about turning the other cheek?
How should you handle anger? What do you do when you find Christian art boring? How do you survive being the only Christian in your family?
How do you respond to people who judge you for being single? Are Christians called to be "radical"? What does it mean to blaspheme the Holy Spirit?
How do you pray when you are going through a hard time? How does a girl let a guy know she is interested in him? How do you offer help to a friend who is going through a tough break up?
Do I have to have my whole life figured out before I start dating? I love God, but I love sinning too, what do I do? What actually happens when people pray together?
How to combat jealousy. Is there such a thing as overemphasizing God's love? How to fight back when depression is kicking your butt.
How do you get over a long term relationship? Does God punish us for our sins? What does it mean to be emotionally strong?
This week, we talk about how to listen to God about big decisions, talk about a possibly confusing part of 1 John 3, and talk about being a sexually frustrated young Christian.
Does guilt have any place in making changes in your life? What criteria should you look for in a partner? Does God really love us, even with our flaws?
This week Say That was recorded live before a studio audience at Wheaton College.
How do you love someone who is on your last nerve? What is the right way to wrestle with grief? How do you support a partner who struggles with pornography.
How can you be assertive and loving at the same time? How do you keep emotions like depression from running your life? How should Christians react to all the anger in the gay marriage debate?
Is it okay to casually date someone you know you don't want to be in a relationship with? How do you start working towards your calling when you feel stuck in a job and place at the moment? What does it mean to take thoughts captive?
Asking God to make you a better person, opening up to someone after a bad experience, and dealing with racist jerks.
Also, our biggest EMERGENCY ever: announcing the very first Say That Live show, Saturday April 20th at Wheaton College.
How to have tough relationship conversations, what to do when you are angry at God, and what it means that God's call can never be withdrawn.
Is it bad not to have deep questions about Christianity? How do I get out of a cycle of sin and guilt? How do you reestablish broken relationships?
Also: announcing our Cyborg/Osteen sketch contest! (Seriously)
Long distance relationships What does it mean to be in the world but not of the world? Is it biblical that God made you for greatness or that a generation is meant for greatness?
The "Friend-zone", smart ways to serve in risky places, and what "guarding your heart" actually means.
Also: Why does Matt hate love? And Glen contemplates a career change.
How to reconnect with people after you have had a tough period, the benefits of dating, and looking up to someone without idolizing them.
What does it mean to glorify God? How do you stop worrying about money? How do you talk about marriage in a dating relationship?
How should a guy ask a girl out? Is serving outside the church better than serving within the church? What exactly is sexual immorality?
Glen, Jed, and Matt sit down to preview some of the content in the February 2013 Bridge Box. The topic is "What do I do when I feel lonely?" Included are: an R&B version of Jed's song "Help Me To Wait) featuring Joon Park, special music "Enough" by singer/songwriter Alexander Webb, a sermon preached at The Bridge by Matt King, and an electronica scripture memorization track by Chicago auteur the Poolhouse Guru.
Downloadable versions of these and much more are available exclusively through Bridge Box. Subscribe for only $8/month at missionusa.com/bridgebox.
What can you learn from a relationship that doesn't work out? How do you set boundaries with your parents? What's the deal with tithing?
The guys are joined once again by super blogger Joon Park. How do you make the gospel relevant to your non-believing friends? What to do when you get frustrated with being patient in your singleness? What does it mean to listen to the Lord? Sign up for Bridge Box in the month of January and get a free, exclusive T-shirt.
This week we are joined by friend, pastor and super blogger Joon Park.
Where does parenting fit into the idea of not giving unsolicited advice? How do you know when it is time to end a dating relationship? And the guys give some book recommendations.
Should ministry goals factor into dating? What does 1 Corinthians 11:3 mean for single women, or women who's fathers weren't around? What do you do when you told someone you liked them, they didn't feel the same, and you still have to be around each other?
How do you fill the void of not being able to find a mentor? How do I deal with feelings of anger and hostility towards people who have (and are still) hurt me. And a soul-ties rant for the ages.
How important is financial stability in a potential partner? How do you know when it is time to look for a new church? How do you talk to God about your feelings when you don't know exactly how you feel?
And a multi layered love emergency.
How to help a friend grow in their faith, doing ministry while being honest about your struggles and frustrations with God, and can Christians go clubbing?
Initiate Romance. Glen, Jed, and Matt sit down to follow up about initiating relationships and where Christian culture gets dating very wrong.
What does "delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart" mean? How do you figure out your purpose in life? What can you do to get over struggles with sexual sin when more rules isn't working?
How to help someone without guilting them? What does the Bible actually say about divorce and remarriage? What does a godly dating relationship look like? Plus, a new holiday tradition: gripesgiving!
How to handle group drama, dealing with your insecurities head on, and not letting past experiences ruin your future relationships.
We talk faith healing, admitting you're not okay, and if a guy and girl can be best friends without feelings developing.
Matt and Jed sit down to talk about our new Bridge Box service. This episode includes a Jed Brewer original worship song, a Glen sermon recorded live at The Bridge in Chicago, and a bonus music track. Learn more at: missionusa.com/bridgebox.
We talk body image issues, dating someone with a past, and pornography. Also, a time traveling cyborg megachurch pastor in this week's emergency.
How do you balance wanting to be a success with being a servant? What does it look like to get a green light from God? Can someone's calling change?