Bridgeway Podcasts

Food. We can't live without it, but an increasing number of Americans are having a hard time living with it. In this episode, Pastor Brian and Pastor Judah talk about how our faith can help us have a healthier relationship with food. Bridgeway To Wellness: Join us for a transformative two-day conference at Bridgeway Christian Church, where faith and mental health converge in a spirit of compassion...

Part 4 | The False Loves of Israel Led to Their Demise | Ezekiel 6:1-7; 14:1-8 Pastor Lance's Notes

In this episode, Pastor Brian and Pastor Judah discuss a column from The Economist suggesting retirement is overrated, explore the merits of new legislation seeking to ban young teens from social media, and look at the growing gap in how Gen Z males and females think about politics. Links: Retirement:  https://www.economist.com/business/2024/01/25/why-you-should-never-retire Social Media ban:  htt...

Part 3 | The Practicalities and Problems of Partnering with God | Ezekiel 3:24-27; 4:1-3; 24:15-27 Pastor Lance's Notes

In this episode, Pastor Brian and Pastor Judah are joined by Patrick Rowe, one of Bridgeway's men's ministry leaders, to talk about a new study containing sobering research about the state of American men. They also talk about the spiritual gift of tongues and embarrass themselves with a music trivia game. The article about THE STATE of AMERICAN MEN can be found here:  https://www.equimundo.org/wp...

Part 2 | Ezekiel’s Call | Ezekiel 2:1-3:11 Pastor Lance's Notes

In this week's episode, Pastor Brian and Pastor Judah talk about college graduates of 2024,  the Iowa Caucus, Can you lose your salvation, how many 90's boy  bands can you name, and more. The article about 2024 graduates can be found here:  https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-01-10/class-of-2024-gets-ready-for-the-real-world-with-strange-vibes?leadSource=uverify%20wall Links to Other Cont...

Part 1 | Introduction & a Supernatural Reason for Hope | Ezekiel 1:26-28 Pastor Lance's Notes

Engaging Culture Season 5 with Pastor Brian and Pastor Judah. In this episode we introduce the new version of Engaging Culture take through different topics pulled from the news.

The Year of Opportunity Kickoff | Galatians 6:10 Pastor Lance's Notes

Pastor Jake Taylor Biblical Studies Pastor, The Father's House Vacaville

Signed, Sealed and Delivered | Luke 1:30-38

Part 40 | Paul’s Boat is Shipwrecked on a God-Ordained Trip | Acts 27:1-28:30 Pastor Lance's Notes

Part 39 | Paul and the Kangaroo Courts | Acts 21:27-26:32 Pastor Brian's Notes

In this episode, we discuss what it means to have regional unity and why we make it a point to speak positively about other churches. We believe it's important for local churches to work together and there are specific ways Bridgeway practices regional unity.

This clip is taken from Distictives Episode 5: Regional Unity. To hear the full episode, please go to our Engaging Culture Podcast.

Part 38 | Paul Lives as if He’s Already Gone with the Lord | Acts 21:1-26 Pastor Lance's Notes

In this episode, we discuss the difference between acceptance and affirmation of the LGBTQ+ community and where Bridgeway falls on the topic. We also highlight how we can seek to create an accepting environment for LGBTQ+ individuals at Bridgeway.

This clip is taken from Distictives Episode 4: LGBTQ+. To hear the full episode, please go to our Engaging Culture Podcast.

Part 37 | Paul is Leaving Ephesus Forever and Gives Instruction on Healthy Church | Acts 20:17-38

Why is racial justice close to God’s heart? In this episode, we talk through ethnic tensions and racial justice and what the Bible teaches us about the importance of racial equality. With conversations about racial justice being so uncomfortable, we highlight how to have productive, Christ-centered conversations about the topic.

This clip is taken from Distictives Episode 3: Racial Justice. To hear the full episode, please go to our Engaging Culture Podcast.

Part 36 | Paul Restores a Young Man’s Life to Him | Acts 20:1-16 Pastor Lance's Notes

This clip is taken from Distictives Episode 2: Women in Leadership. To hear the full episode, please go to our Engaging Culture Podcast.

In this episode, we discuss the two main viewpoints regarding women in church leadership and which stance Bridgeway teaches. We also discuss what women in leadership looks like at Bridgeway and what we aspire for it to look like. Finally, we answer the question, "how does a church lose out if it doesn’t include women in its highest levels of leadership?"