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

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

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

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

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 Tas...

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

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

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

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

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

The Bridge Christmas Album is out now! https://open.spotify.com/album/7w8KfA8rKT1TuBF6atikf3 https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-bridge-christmas/1490297127?app=music&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 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...

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

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) Get Immanuel Th...

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

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) Ask A Question saythatpodcast@gmail...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 F...

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

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) Check out Citizens on tour!  https://wearecitizens.net/tour Ask A Question:  saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (A...

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@g...