Say That

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 trea...

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 o...

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 rom...

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...

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) Get...

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...

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) Find us online: saythat.podbean.com facebook.com/thebridgechicago twi...

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...