The Bridge Churches Podcast

In Part 2 of our series, Away in a Manger, we’ll discover that while Jesus came to show us the way back to God, He also came to show us the way back to one another. The same grace that restores our relationship with God empowers us to pursue reconciliation with people, whenever and wherever possible.

In part 1 of our Christmas series, Away in a Manger, we’ll begin by asking an honest question: have you ever felt like you’ve lost your way? Usually, by the time we realize we’re lost, we’ve been wandering for a while and our first instinct is to ask, “What should I do?”. But what if there’s a better question to start with? This week, we’ll explore how Christmas reminds us that when we can’t find...

What’s the real purpose of the church? Too often, our preferences get in the way of the mission Jesus gave us. This week, we’ll look at how the early church wrestled with putting Jesus’ purpose above their own preferences and what that means for us today. In part two of FOCUS, we’ll discover how the church can truly be a search party for the lost and the kind of movement our world desperately need...

Most people think God gets angry when we wander, but Jesus told a different story. A story of two people who saw the same person, but neither saw him correctly. In the same way, we often see God through distorted lenses — shaped by fear, pride, or past experiences. In part one of this series called FOCUS, we’ll talk about how to see God clearly — not as a distant rule-keeper or reward-giver, but a...

Fear feeds off uncertainty about the future. But hope anchors us when everything else falls apart. In the final week of Scared to Death, we’ll explore the kind of hope that doesn’t collapse under pressure, a hope that lasts when everything else lets us down.

When life feels out of control, fear tells us to grab tighter. But control never delivers the peace we’re searching for. In this message from Scared to Death, we’ll discover how prayer shifts the weight off our shoulders and brings a peace that can steady us, even in chaos.

When fear hits, it feels brand new, I’ve never been here before. The first job loss. The first diagnosis. The first time someone walks away. But while it may be new to us, we are not the first to go through it. God’s people have faced fear and uncertainty throughout history, and every time, He’s proven faithful.

When fear hits, it feels brand new, I’ve never been here before. The first job loss. The first diagnosis. The first time someone walks away. But while it may be new to us, we are not the first to go through it. God’s people have faced fear and uncertainty throughout history, and every time, He’s proven faithful.

Life has a way of throwing us into fights we never saw coming — some we expect, some that blindside us, and others we fight just to keep standing. In part one of our new series The Fight, Pastor Scott shares a powerful message from Isaiah 43:2 about the God who walks with us through the waters and the fire. With humor, honesty, and hope, he reminds us that God doesn’t promise to keep us out of the...

Hearing the words of Jesus is not enough—He calls us to live them out. In the final message of this series, we’ll explore the parable of the wise and foolish builders and ask ourselves: Are we building lives on His truth or simply admiring His teachings from a distance? True discipleship is revealed not by what we say we believe but by how we live each day. This week, we’ll be challenged to apply...

Following Jesus will stretch you. Striving to more than a “Christian” will lead you into places of discomfort where faith becomes real and growth happens. This week, we’ll look at Peter’s bold step out of the boat and into the storm, and how Jesus meets us in those moments of courage. Faith doesn’t grow in the safety of the shore—it grows in the tension between fear and trust. This message will ch...

Jesus never promised comfort or ease—He promised transformation. And transformation comes through surrender. This week, we’ll hear Jesus’ call to “take up your cross” and follow Him, embracing a faith that costs something. We’ll face the hard truth that following Jesus means dying to self, letting go of control, pride, and comfort. But in that death, we discover the power of resurrection living. I...

Jesus never promised comfort or ease—He promised transformation. And transformation comes through surrender. This week, we’ll hear Jesus’ call to “take up your cross” and follow Him, embracing a faith that costs something. We’ll face the hard truth that following Jesus means dying to self, letting go of control, pride, and comfort. But in that death, we discover the power of resurrection living. I...

Sometimes life falls apart without warning, and we’re left wondering if anyone really sees us in the chaos. In the story of a broken man in Mark 5, we discover that Jesus doesn’t run from the ruins, he steps into them. This message is an invitation to consider what it might mean to have a presence with you that’s stronger than the storm, closer than the hurt, and steady even when everything else c...

The world is running a race toward money, influence, career status, often at the expense of one another. But Hebrews teaches us the real race is to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, together. You don't win by being first, you win by being faithful

We live in a world where it’s easy to create a version of Jesus that fits our preferences. One who blesses our opinions, endorses our lifestyle, and never asks too much. This week, we’re tackling a challenging truth:  If your Jesus never disagrees with you, you might be following yourself. Join us as we explore what it means to really follow Jesus, not a custom version we’ve created, but the one w...

Feeling weighed down by life? Ever wonder what happened to the dreamer you used to be—the one who lived with optimism, bold plans, and a head full of possibilities? This Sunday’s message in our At The Movies series will revolve around the movie TOP GUN, and is for anyone who’s ever felt grounded by reality, discouraged by circumstances, or just worn out by the pressure of everyday life. Come hear...

We’ve all fallen for something that seemed too good to be true, only to realize it was just smoke and mirrors. In this message, we explore how the enemy deceives us not with force, but with illusion, just like a magician. What if the lies we believe are costing us more than we think? Join us as we expose the oldest trick in the book and discover how to see through the deception.

We all know people whose life fell apart, not because of a text they sent, but because eventually their heart caught up with them. They pushed what was going on inside of them as far away as they could, and put on and sent the emoji they had to. They were good at putting on a facade, but behind closed doors, deep down inside, there were emotions that weren’t’ dealt with until it was too late. In p...

Controlling what emojis we choose to send digitally is easy. Navigating the emotions we truly feel on the inside isn’t as simple. Sending a thumbs up when you agree, a smiley face when your team wins, or a sad face when they lose is one thing – but when it comes to responding to real life and the real emotions we feel based on what’s happening to us or around us is a challenge. In part 1 of these...

What if work could be more than survival—or success? What if the job you don’t love was about something holy? Together, we’ll learn how you can bring a spiritual approach to your every day work space. Whether you're a boss or an intern, at home or in the marketplace—God wants you to see your work as sacred.

“What do you do?” It’s a question we often ask to try to figure out someone’s identity. But should work and identity be connected? Whether you're chasing success or dreading failure, it’s easy to let your work define your worth. But that kind of pressure will break you. In part two of Made for Monday, we’ll unpack how the Gospel frees you from proving yourself—and gives you a title no promotion ev...

You weren’t made for a meaningless Monday. In part one of the series, we’re rewinding to the first job description in history. Why was work created, what changed, and how can it be meaningful for you again? You’ll leave with a whole new reason to show up on Monday.

Whether it’s a health issue, financial struggle, or broken relationship, we often find ourselves in a season of life where there’s nothing we can do. What do you do in those moments when there’s nothing you can do? As hard as it may be to accept, it’s often the most difficult of circumstances that God uses for the greatest purpose. The struggles in our lives often position us to comfort and serve...

Everyone deals with unexpected, unresolvable tensions in life. Jesus told his followers that unavoidable trials aren’t aberrations; they are expectations. His brother, James, took it a step further and said they can actually serve a beneficial purpose. In part 3 of this series, we’re going to discover how God can redeem, use, and work through the undeserved, unavoidable, circumstantial trials in o...