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How do I make changes that actually last long term in my life? (15:09-28:06) Where is the difference between God speaking through circumstances and me just looking for things to reinforce what I want? (28:09-43:42) What can I do to be kinder to myself?  (43:46-56:54) Closing Song: You Have Better (Jed Brewer) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

What is one thing I can do to have a stronger walk with the Lord in 2022? (16:32-28:27) How do I have a healthy relationship with having goals? (28:31-42:48) Where do I draw the line between actively making plans and leaving room for things to happen? (42:51-56:14) Closing Song: Take My Life and Let It Be (Lee Younger) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anony...

There is no such thing as total honesty, so what's the line between leaving stuff out and being dishonest? (14:42-33:00) I forgave someone, but I still don't like being around them. Does that mean I didn't really forgive? (33:04-46:59) How do I not lose my mind and give into discouragement if there is another covid wave? (47:09-1:01:10) Closing Song: God Don't Let Me Quit (Jed Brewer) Ask A Questi...

What does the Holy Spirit actually do for us? (14:16-28:33) Why does it seem like I encounter more problems when I am doing well? (28:36-44:16) I feel like I know the Christmas story so well it kind of gets stale. Do any particular angles excite or engage you guys? (44:21-58:57) Closing Song: Away in a Manger (The Bridge Loud ft Lins Honeyman) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechic...

Things are going well. But that makes me worried I will mess things up. How do I deal with success in a healthy way? (17:02-30:19) I like fun Christmasy stuff and I feel like there is judgment about that because it's "superficial" and not "the real meaning". Is there anything to that? (30:29-49:22) I was recently the recipient of unsolicited commentary on my life. The person was trying to be encou...

How do I deal with people who criticize me, and then want my help? (17:09-33:36) Jeremiah 17:10 says the Lord will "reward each person according to their conduct". Since we are saved by faith, what does that mean? (33:39-50:16) I have chronic health problems. What does God want me to do about my health? (50:20- 1:04:33) Closing Song: O Come O Come Emmanuel (The Bridge Loud) Ask A Question: saythat...

My non-Christian friends are very accepting of my faith and talk about how I'm not one of "those Christians." That makes me really frustrated with "those Christians." What do I do? (17:22-30:25) I went to family Thanksgiving and my family acted up. Now what? (30:28-43:21) What does Jesus mean when He says He will make Peter a "fisher of men"? (43:24-55:32) Closing Song: Away In A Manger (The Bridg...

An ex treated me badly, and I keep thinking about getting back at them. I know God doesn't me to think that way, so what do I do? (16:05-28:01) I have a friend who is being dishonest with themselves. Should I say anything? (28:05-41:49) There is a bible study I decided to leave because I didn't like some things that were going on. I kinda like I am being judgmental. How do I draw these lines for m...

What's a good strategy for dealing with family boundaries this holiday season? (16:04-31:41) People say God wants me to let go of guilt and shame, but how do I actually do that? (31:44-48:18) Jesus said to love your enemies. So what about all the places in the Psalms where David is wishing harm to his enemies? (48:25-59:05) Closing Song: This Is My Father's World (Southern Harmonic) Ask A Question...

I believe in Jesus. But people keep saying it's important to have a relationship with Him. How do I actually do that? (15:21-27:02) Is it wrong that sometimes I read things that are in the Bible, and they just don't seem that important to me? (27:06-41:37) In Matthew 4:21, Jesus talks about being a lamp on a stand. What does that mean? (41:41-54:46) Closing Song: Micah 6:8 (The Poolhouse Guru) Ask...

I had a conflict at work recently that I don't think I handled well. (15:04-31:55) How can I not let fear affect my decision making? (31:59-47:39) What can I do to become a better encourager? (47:46-1:04:52) Closing Song: Love Lifted Me (The Bridge Loud) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

How do I view change less negatively? (17:58-30:51) My life looks very different then I thought it would. Even though it's great, that still sometimes makes me feel like I'm missing something. (31:00-46:29) What does Philippians 2:14-15 really mean? I feel like that verse just gets used to make kids shut up. (46:32-1:04:07) Closing Song: Already There (Jed Brewer) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gm...

How do you know when it's time to let a relationship go? (18:05-33:44) What can I do to stay sane in situations where things are just going to take time? (33:48-49:35) I've made big changes in my life. How do I know what parts of my old identity to keep or get rid of? (49:38-1:06:26) Closing Song: A Mighty Fortress (Lawson) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (...

I have a hard time taking advice. How do I get past that? (16:02-27:11) How can God help me rebuild relationships where I have hurt people in my past? (27:15-39:01) In 2 Thessalonians 3, what does it mean when it talks about "idleness"? (39:05-53:20) Closing Song: Magnify The Lord (Lee Younger) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

I am afraid of failing again. What can I do about that? (16:58-27:46) I was told I need to have more confidence. But how do I actually get more confidence? (27:50-40:51) How do you effectively regulate stress without going into denial? (40:56-55:25) Closing Song: It Is Well (Pete and Tasha Lawson) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask

What can I do to create more hope in my life? (16:06-31:39) How do I know if what I am feeling about my job is just post-pandemic adjustment or God telling me to make a change? (31:43-45:17) John 14:15 says “if you love me, you will keep my commandments." But what does that mean? Closing Song: Deuteronomy 31:6 (The Poolhouse Guru) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.co...

I have this paralyzing fear that all the progress I have made in my life could disappear tomorrow. How do I handle that? (18:20- 32:17) I am conflicted about the latest Texas abortion bill. Am I obligated to support it because I am a Christian? (32:22-53:11) I feel like I have a hard time concentrating when I pray. How do I get better at it? (53:15-1:05:18) Closing Song: I Need Thee Every Hour (Le...

What is false-humility? (20:43-35:18) I've people say all sin is sin against God, but it seems to me that Christians often use that as an excuse to get out of apologizing to people they hurt. Am I wrong about this? (35:21-48:44) How do I stop rejoicing when bad things happen to people that I kind of think deserve it because of their actions? (48:52-1:01:55) Closing Song: The Easy Part Is Hard (Jed...

A friend passed away recently. How do I grieve this so I can actually "let go"? (13:57-25:01) Any tips on letting go of bitterness from an old family wound? (25:06-38:25) What does Psalm 18:25-26 mean when it talks about being "blameless" and "pure"? (38:30-52:31) Closing Song: 4 Good Reasons (The Bridge House Band) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymou...

I feel like I am being manipulated in my relationship, what should I do? (14:49-28:45) In John 5, Jesus tells a man He healed, “Stop sinning, or something worse may happen to you.” What does that mean? (28:53-44:23) I am feeling a lot of fear around the COVID resurgence. How can I deal with it? (44:34-57:24) Closing Song: Bigger Than My Fears (Jed Brewer) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com t...

How do I get patience when I need it the most? (17:18-32:09) What does the Bible say about refugees? (32:14-48:33) I have gone to therapy and learned a lot. But I don't know how I can apply these things without going back in time to not screw things up. What can I do now? (48:36-1:02:20) Closing Song: Power In The Blood (The Bridge Loud) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tu...

A family member is very rude about my past. How do I forgive her and myself? (18:47-32:14) I've heard God has a plan for my life. How do I know what that is? (32:18-42:55) I recently heard someone preaching on Matthew 6:14 and they made it sound like if you don't forgive other people then God won't forgive you. Is that right? (43:00-56:00) Closing Song: You're Thoughts Are Not My Thoughts (Jed Bre...

I am discouraged and angry about COVID numbers going back up. How do I deal with those feelings? (20:58-35:17) With the latest scandal coming out about Hillsong's founder- what do I do with the way the positive associations and memories I have with some Hillsong songs? (35:20-52:38) How do I actually "leave it up to God"? (52:42-1:05:31) Closing Song: Philippians 4:6 (The Poolhouse Guru ft Jeremy...

I try to take my walk seriously, but I find myself losing focus when I am praying or reading the Bible. I have ADHD, but I don't want to use that as an excuse. What can I do? (13:31-28:48) I've made a lot of positive changes in my life. Now I am stressed by having so many good things going on. How do I deal with the stress of positive things? (28:52-41:41) What was the deal with the Sabbath in Jes...

How do I recover friendships after the pandemic lockdowns, including with some friends who are mad at me for not seeing them more during the last year? (17:03-31:52) People got really mad at the "Modest is Hottest" thing, which I understand. But I like to dress modestly, is there something inherently wrong with that? (31:56-47:43) I want to get married ASAP, and my partner wants to wait a year and...