Say That

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) 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) https://relevantmagazine.com/current/buzzworthy/priest-who-temporarily-died-says-he-we...

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

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

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

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