Why Do Christians...?

We\'re cooking up something new for the podcast! Here\'s one of our favorite episodes from the past as an appetizer while we work on the main course! I’m sure you’ve seen a sign for “John 3:16” somewhere. Maybe on a bumper sticker, billboard, or the endzone of a football game. In this episode we dive into the significance of the world’s most quoted Bible verse. We’d love to answer your questions a...

We are cooking up something special in the very near future! In the meantime we\'ve decided to take a look back at one of our favorite episodes. In this one; Mark and Burt share their stories about how they became Christians. We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why...

Pastor Burt and Pastor Josh didn\'t see it coming... In fact, Mark didn\'t either. Hilarity ensues, and 50 more questions are answered as we conclude our 100 episode celebration! We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” We can’t wait to hear from you!...

The podcast officially has 100 episodes! To celebrate we're tackling 100 questions about the Christian faith. Also find out the conclusion of the Alaskan Adventure! Did we reach all 50 states? The celebration begins! We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christ...

If Christians are supposed to only have one spouse, why are there so many people in the Bible with multiple wives? Was one spouse always God's plan? We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” We can’t wait to hear from you! Please share Why Do Christians...

Everyone seems to want to find their purpose, but is that concept even Biblical? Or if it is, maybe it's a bit different than we thought? We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” We can’t wait to hear from you! Please share Why Do Christians...? with a...

We received a literal message in a bottle on this one! Our stranded-at-sea friend asked the podcast about why there are different Bibles in existence, and why different groups of Christians can have different Bibles unique to their faith. We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the...

Can something be a blessing in disguise? Where did that phrase even come from? ...And did we just invent a new holiday? Find out in this weeks episode. We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” We can’t wait to hear from you! Please share Why Do Christi...

How did a fear of being eaten by a giant metal bird lead to becoming the third host of our podcast? Pastor Josh Dupiche shares his testimony of becoming a Christian, immigrating from Haiti as a child, and finding God's plan in the midst of tragedy. We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org...

In some churches its normal, in others you’ll get strange looks! In this episode we look into why Christians raise their hands in worship, and also a bit of the history behind the gesture. If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at wearethebridge.org If you’d like to learn more about Pastor Burt’s ministry, visit solidground.church We’d love to answer your que...

Contrary to popular belief, we are not all “praying to the same god.” In this episode we dive into why Christianity simply can’t “partner” with other faiths. We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” We can’t wait to hear from you! Please share Why Do C...

If God’s forgiveness stems from our repentance, do we have to forgive others who aren’t repentant towards us? We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” We can’t wait to hear from you! Please share Why Do Christians...? with a friend if you enjoyed this...

Are all Christians supposed to care for the poor? What does caring for the poor look like? Am I supposed to help EVERYONE I see? Find out in this week’s episode. We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” We can’t wait to hear from you! Please share Why...

Should we read it cover to cover? More than once? How often? We also welcome Pastor Josh Dupiche as a new member of the show! Mark mentioned the Bible Recap study that he’s been working through, more information can be found at https://www.thebiblerecap.com/start We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wea...

Jesus commands us to love our neighbor, so why is it that Christians have a reputation of being mean or angry? Join Mark, Pastor Burt, and special guest Pastor Josh Dupiche as we explore anger in Christian culture. We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christia...

Are guardian angels found in the Bible? Mark, Pastor Burt, and special guest Pastor Josh Dupiche dig into God’s word to find the answers. We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” We can’t wait to hear from you! Please share Why Do Christians...? with a...

Have you ever wondered why Christian prayers usually include the phrase "In Jesus' Name?" Also, how are you supposed to say that? Jesus's, or just Jesus'? Mark puts his English Minor to work. We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” We can’t wait to he...

Lots of religions have many gods, what does Christianity only have one God? We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” We can’t wait to hear from you! Please share Why Do Christians...? with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Why Do Christians...? is...

The Bible tells us not to be anxious, so is anxiety a sin? Is it okay for Christians to be anxious? How can I trust God with my anxiety? We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” We can’t wait to hear from you! Please share Why Do Christians...? with a...

What does God have to do with sneezing? Is there a reason we say bless you? The podcast also received its first ever LETTER in the mail (not an email). Join Mark and Pastor Burt for this fun episode. We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” We can’t wa...

In this episode; Mark dives into the heart of why we started this podcast, and encourages you to ask big questions as we continue our walk with Christ. We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” We can’t wait to hear from you! Please share Why Do Christi...

Fasting is an often overlooked part of scripture. Why and when should we fast? In this episode we invited Pastor Josh Dupiche of Hope Church in Milford, DE to discuss fasting with us. Learn more about Pastor Josh’s ministry at www.hopebfc.church We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org wi...

What does it mean to serve at church? How can my church serve my community? We were inspired by United Church in Dover and Milford Delaware, and decided to invite Pastor Kenneth Wagner to talk about serving. Learn more about Pastor Kenneth's ministry by visiting www.unitedchurchde.com We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your qu...

What is the purpose of worshiping God? Why do we sing songs on Sunday Morning? Dr. Sam Storms is the author of the new book, “Understanding Worship: Biblical Foundations for Delighting in and Feasting on God” due out later this year (September 2025). Dr. Sam Storms has authored and published numerous books and theological resources. Sam served as Lead Pastor at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City, O...

We’ve been given a direct line of communication to the Creator of EVERYTHING. Why is it so hard for Christians to pray continually? Why don’t Christians pray sometimes? We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” We can’t wait to hear from you! Please sha...