The Bridge After Hours

This week the boys talk about the twists and turns that quietly shape a life—those ordinary days, hard seasons, and “I might’ve just made a mistake” moments that end up changing everything. Instead of walking through a sermon series or a big theological topic, they swap personal stories: Brock’s unexpected call into a major youth ministry organization, Josh’s formation as a musician and tech wizar...

In this episode, the boys dive straight into God, sex, and parenting. They answer the question a lot of parents are asking during the God & Sexuality series: *When should I start talking to my kids about this, and how do I do it without freaking them (or myself) out?* Their core argument is: start early and keep talking. Age-appropriate conversations about bodies, desire, dignity, and identity...

This week the boys tackle singleness in the Christian life head-on. They argue that Western church culture often idolizes marriage and family, which sidelines singles and treats singleness as a deficiency. In contrast, the New Testament—highlighting Jesus and Paul—presents singleness as a legitimate, often advantageous path for mission, offering freedom that marriage doesn’t. They stress that earl...

This week, the boys are back to God & Sexuality and tackled the heavy but super relevant topic of God and sexuality. They dug into how brain science backs up scripture, breaking down how men release vasopressin and women release oxytocin during sex—chemicals designed to bond two people together. They used the analogy of tape: if you keep sticking and peeling it off, it becomes less sticky, jus...

This week, the boys stepped away briefly from their ongoing series on God & Sexuality to address the cultural moment following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. They noted how responses to the tragedy quickly became partisan, with people either vilifying or elevating him entirely based on political loyalties. Even simple expressions of grief often carried disclaimers about agreement or disagr...

The boys are back and this week, they dive into the launch of a new series called “God & Sexuality.” Mark, Brock, and Josh set the tone by contrasting how secular culture and church culture have historically approached sex. On one side, the wider world often treats sexuality as animal instinct—driven by appetite, hookup culture, and convenience—while on the other, the church has sometimes push...

The boys dive into different takes on the Garden of Eden, questioning the usual idea that it was a perfect, death-free paradise and instead seeing it as more of a work-in-progress. They get into how humans were meant to team up with God to expand the goodness of creation rather than just exist in a finished utopia. Along the way, they wrestle with free will, the consequences of human choices, and...

Everything feels crazy right now. Politics are a mess, people are more divided than ever, and it’s just pure chaos. No one’s willing to meet in the middle anymore, and it’s all just reactionary, fear-driven nonsense. The boys bring in a different perspective—what if the real antidote to all this stress and division is actually rest? Not just vegging out on the couch, but actual, intentional, life-...

The boys talk was about shifting our mindset from a “get out of here and go to heaven” mentality to realizing that God called His creation—this world, our bodies, everything—good. They went deep into how an old belief called Gnosticism crept into the church, making people think the physical world is bad and only the spiritual matters. But Genesis shows us that God made the earth and called it good...

The boys take another dive deep into Genesis 1, reframing it as a "cosmic temple" where God creates the world as His dwelling place. The discussion connects this idea to ancient cultures, biblical parallels, and the overarching narrative of the Bible—how God’s presence was meant to fill the earth, got disrupted, and is now being restored through Jesus. They highlight how places and momen...

The boys focus on "The Image of God," exploring its meaning in Genesis and its profound impact on human identity. Their discussion highlights how humans often define themselves by their roles, abilities, or societal labels, which can lead to identity crises when those aspects change. Instead, they emphasize the biblical truth that humans are made to reflect God's image, providing fre...

The boys unpack how ancient creation myths, like those of Babylon and Egypt, influenced perceptions of the Genesis account in the Bible. They highlight the contrasts, such as Genesis’ depiction of creation as intentional and peaceful, unlike the chaotic cosmic battles of other myths. They emphasize understanding the Bible through its original cultural lens, revealing its radical and countercultura...

The boys dive deep into the fascinating conversation around Genesis and the origins of creation. They explore diverse interpretations of the creation story, from literal six-day creationism to old-earth theories, theistic evolution, and even the poetic "God's Temple" view. With wit and wisdom, they unpack the nuances of each perspective while emphasizing humility, the beauty of orthodoxy, and the...

After Hours  was LIVE and it was pure vibes! The boys kicked it off with laughs, cheers, and a crowd ready for some fun. Highlights includ Gary dropping wisdom on the booming non-alcoholic brew scene (shout-out to Corona's NA option with lime!), and Genevieve sharing powerful testimonies of connecting with others around a table, inspired by God's faithful presence. We also heard from Timmy, who's...

In this episode, the conversation transitions into a discussion about modern church practices like table-centered fellowship. The guys explore the value of creating smaller, relational connections within the church to combat isolation and loneliness in today's society. They emphasize the importance of community, authentic connections, and personal engagement in fostering meaningful relationships....

In this episode, Brock drops some serious heat when he shares about his near-death experience. This led to a deep discussion about how fragile life is and the importance of living intentionally. The guys unpack how we often take life for granted, get bogged down by the everyday grind, and don’t realize how precious every moment is. They remind us not to wait for tragedy to start living with purpos...

We dive deep into the big question: who’s taking the White House? We had a mix of predictions, but more importantly, we dug into how we, as believers, should approach these heated political times. The takeaway? Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and let love guide our conversations, especially when it gets tense around the Thanksgiving table. Remember, both sides go to church, and at the end of th...

In this episode, we explore the challenge of loving those we disagree with, especially in a divisive political climate. Jesus calls us to love our enemies, a command that’s tough to live out when the world pushes us towards hostility and division. We share personal stories and emphasized that true strength in following Christ comes from humility, prayer, and choosing love over hate, even when it’s...

In episode 2, the boys discuss how Jesus brought together people with wildly different political views, like Matthew the tax collector and Simon the Zealot, to follow Him. The takeaway? Unity doesn’t mean we all have to agree on everything—it's about rallying around Jesus as our common cause. And the challenge for us today is to prioritize Jesus over politics, embracing diversity and unity in...

The boys are back in town and we’re starting things off with a bang! In Season 3, we introduce the new topic: The Church, Culture, and Politics. We begin to explore the new religion in America - the worship of politics and political parties. Cheers! Have any questions? We would love to hear from you! Please email your questions to afterhours@thebridgechino.org . Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Foll...

Concluding Season 2, we end with how to practically go on the 'offensive' and fight in this spiritual war. Rather than fighting like the world, we anchor ourselves in the armor of God the Apostle Paul talks about in Ephesians 6. Have any questions? We would love to hear from you! Please email your questions to afterhours@thebridgechino.org or click here . Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Fol...

Whenever you talk about spiritual warfare, there's no way to avoid the topic of the demonic. In Episode 5, the guys do just that, addressing 3 main questions: (1) Can Christians be demon-possessed? (2) How do demons influence us? (3) Can we cast out demons today? Have any questions? We would love to hear from you! Please email your questions to afterhours@thebridgechino.org . Subscribe on iTun...

It isn't just that Satan is our enemy, but he also works in and through two other "enemies" to wage war on our world. In this episode, we look at what the ancient monastics called the three enemies of our soul - a false Trinity if you will: The Devil, the World, and the Flesh. After describing the integration of these three enemies, we ask, what is their main warfare tactic? And, how...

The trio is back in town and ready talk about ...World War II. Huh? What does WW2 (in particular D-Day and VE-Day) have to do with spiritual warfare and Jesus decisively beating Satan in his life, death, and resurrection? Tune in to find out! Have any questions? We would love to hear from you! Please email your questions to afterhours@thebridgechino.org . Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Follow The...

The crew is back for Episode 2 and tackles a topic foreign to many Christians – the Divine Council. All throughout the Old Testament, we see God working with his "spiritual task force". And surprisingly,  in the Bible's first book (Genesis), in just the first 11 chapters we learn of 3 separate rebellions involving this divine council. All of this leads us to identifying who our ultim...