Say That

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 an...

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (...

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechica...

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* Ask A...

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail....

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask...

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) Ask A Ques...

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmai...

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (...

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 Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridg...

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) Ask A Ques...

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask

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) Ask A Question: saythatpod...

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 So...

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.t...

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

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) Ask A Question...

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) Ask A Qu...

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail....

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

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...

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)