Why Do Christians...?

Most people don’t read the Bible cover to cover. In fact, there’s a fair bit of skipping all over the place when reading through God’s word. Why is that? Find out in this week’s episode. Link to the image mentioned about Bible cross referencing itself.  https://www.chrisharrison.net/index.php/visualizations/BibleViz We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture o...

It’s not uncommon for Christians to put their leaders on the pedestal, even though the leader probably doesn’t want that! In this episode Mark and Burt discuss Christian leadership, Idolatry, and why a leadership position in the church doesn’t mean a person can “do no wrong.” We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions t...

Is preaching still relevant on Sunday? What IS a sermon? Can ANYONE preach a sermon? In this week’s episode Mark and Burt welcome special guest Professor Mark Schnell. Guest Mark Schnell has been an ordained minister in the Wesleyan Church for over thirty years and has served in many different pastoral roles in many different sized churches. The things he’s most passionate about in ministry are pr...

What does it mean when someone says they’ll “pray about it?” What is the “Body of Christ?” and how many times will we ring the “Intentional Bell?” Find out in this 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...

Jesus healed many people during His time with the disciples. Does Jesus still heal us? How do we ask for healing? What do we do if we aren’t healed? 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...

Who’d have thought there were so many questions about Christianity? US. That’s why we started the podcast. In this episode we talk about some of the most popular episodes from the past year, and is a great place to jump in if you’re new to the Why Do Christians Podcast. We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podc...

What does it mean to be equally yoked to someone? Can Christians date non-Christians? What do you do if you are married to a non-Christian? 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...

Homeschooling in Christian circles is very common, why is that? In this episode; Mark and Burt invite their friend Rachael Savini to talk about her experiences with homeschooling, and why she prefers that for her children. Rachael spent 9 years working in education before making the switch to homeschool for her family. She has a wealth of knowledge, and was a joy to speak with. We’d love to answer...

What is Communion? Why do we do Communion? Why is it bread and wine, or grape juice? Who does a better Sean Connery impression? All of the answers found 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! Pl...

Can Christians knock on wood? Is it “in the cards,” or “the stars?” In this episode Mark and Burt discuss phrases from other faith beliefs that Christians might not realize they’re saying. 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...

Is it okay for Christians to lie for good reason? Is it ever okay to lie? Mark and Burt unpack what the Bible has to say about “white lies.” 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...? wit...

There is definitely a written AND unwritten dress code in Christian culture. Burt and Mark welcome Kim Willey and Denise Harper to the show to discuss why Christians dress differently. 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...

What even is getting saved? What are Christians getting saved from? Do I need to be saved? 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 Do Christians...? with a friend if you...

Why do Christians have their own music stations? We invite Bill Sammons to talk about why he started not one, but TWO Christian radio stations in his career. We discuss the importance of Christian radio, and why Mark Dickey is his favorite afternoon show host of all time. We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to po...

Praying for your food is one of those staple Christian things you do, but why? Is praying for your food important? 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 Do Christians....

How can Jesus be God if God is God, and Jesus is Jesus? It’s all very confusing. Good thing Pastor Burt is here to help! 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 en...

Have you ever wondered why Christians celebrate Easter? What’s the big deal, or why isn’t it a bigger deal? Join Mark Dickey and Burt Miller as they discuss why Christians celebrate Easter. 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...

Three days before Easter Jesus died on the Cross. Why is that remembered as a good thing? Why do Christians call it Good Friday? Find out on this week's episode. 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 questions about Christians, Ch...

Alcohol is so present in scripture, yet Christians have so many different views on it. Is it okay to drink alcohol? is it okay to get drunk? Find out on this week's episode. If you need help with addiction, https://www.celebraterecovery.com/ The Bridge Community Calendar https://www.wearethebridge.org/local/calendar/ If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at...

As welcoming as Christian churches try to be, oftentimes it’s still a bit difficult to find community. Whether you’re a new Christian joining your first church; or trying to find deeper relationships at a church you already attend, this episode is for you. 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 Bu...

"What's the fastest way to start a debate? Have Christians talk about their thoughts on Creation, The Big Bang, Evolution, and really any form of science.  Further Reading suggested by Pastor Burt, Case For Christ by Lee Strobel Cold Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace Evidence That Demands a Verdict by Josh and Sean McDowell The photo of the weasel riding a woodpecker  https://www.youtube.com/...

Our culture will tell you to pay back wrong for wrong, but Jesus doesn’t. Why? In this episode we cover the concept of forgiveness, why we should practice it, and why it’s so hard to do sometimes. 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...

Over the years we’ve come up with a lot of ways to swear without swearing. What does the Bible say about that? And what does it really mean to take the Lord’s name in vain? 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 questions about Chr...

Or do they? What does scripture say about it? We take a deep dive into the film ratings system and how you can determine if a movie is appropriate for your faith walk. Plugged In Movie Review https://www.pluggedin.com/movies/ 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 solidgroun...

The extent of many Christians’ faith starts and ends with attending church services. Why do we go? Why do we go once a week? Is online church okay? Do I have to talk to people? Mark and Burt unpack it all in this week’s episode. 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 solidgr...