Why Do Christians...?

Yeah, it’s an awkward topic, but we’re going there! What is the fascination behind Christians’ desire to have people believe what they believe? Here's that Penn Jillette Clip we used in this episode... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPe3NGgzYQ0 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 minist...

One thing that is especially unique about the Christian faith is the concept of baptism. Why did Jesus command us to be baptized? Why are there so many different interpretations of baptism? Find out why in this week's episode of Why Do Christians…? 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 min...

Why are there so many different types of Bibles? Which one is right for me? In this episode, we dive into the history of Bible translations and why picking your first Bible doesn't have to be a daunting task. 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 lov...

Quiet times, devotions, Bible studies, prayer. They’re all referring to the same practice of slowing down your pace and connecting with God. But why do Christians do it? In this episode, Mark and Pastor Burt unpack why Christians have quiet times. 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 mini...

It really is a controversial question; but in this exclusive episode, Mark and Burt get to the bottom of it. 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, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send y...

What is Christianese? It's a bit of an oxymoron because it's a term that explains the strange words and phrases that Christians use that non-Christians do not. In this episode, we unpack some of the strange things Christians say. 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 solidg...

Seems obvious, right? But plenty of non-Christians celebrate Christmas, too. In this episode we discuss the reason for the season (The Christmas season that is, not Winter, we know why Winter happens ;)). 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...

It’s a common question: if there really is a God, then why is there still suffering in the world? In this episode, we tackle why there is suffering in the world and why Christians suffer as well. 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 y...

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. 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...

What’s the deal with grace, and why is it so “amazing?” In this episode, Mark and Burt discuss the fundamental pillar of Christianity which is, grace. 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, Christian fai...

Christians put a big emphasis on marriage. In this episode, Mark and Burt discuss what scripture says about this special union. 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, Christian faith, or culture on a fut...

I think everyone hopes that there is something after we die. Why do Christians think that Heaven is real? In this special episode, Mark and Burt discuss Heaven on the one-year anniversary of their mothers' passing away. 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.chur...

Who are Mark and Burt? In this episode you’ll hear why they chose to follow Jesus and become Christians. You might also learn some random facts about them. Why Burt goes to Florida every year, and why Mark doesn’t. 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...

What's the deal with demons? What are they? What do they look like? How do I know if I’m hearing from God or Satan? And should we be afraid? Join Mark Dickey and Burt Miller as they discuss why Christians believe in demons. 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....

Have you ever wondered why Christians have so many different kinds of churches? What even is a denomination? If they are all Christian, shouldn’t they all get along, or be the same? Why do churches split? How do I know which church to choose? How do I know what I believe? What If I’m going to the wrong church? Join Mark Dickey and Burt Miller as they discuss why Christians have denominations. Onli...

Have you ever wondered why Christians are so obsessed with Chick-fil-a? Why are they so devoted to this brand above so many others? Is it okay to boycott businesses that contradict my faith values? Should we only give our money to businesses that share our beliefs and values? Join Mark Dickey and Burt Miller as they discuss why Christians love Chick-fil-a. We’d love to answer your questions about...

Have you ever wondered why Christians worship? Specifically through the act of singing songs together? Why is this such an important part of a Sunday morning church service? What does it do? What’s the best way to worship God? Join Mark Dickey and Burt Miller as they discuss why Christians worship. We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode...

Have you ever wondered why Christians stop believing? More recently labeled Deconstruction, what is happening in our culture that is turning so many people away from the Lord and the Church? Is there a biblical reason to deconstruct? Join Mark Dickey and Burt Miller as they discuss why Christians deconstruct. We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a fut...

Have you ever wondered why Christians worship a trinity? Is that technically three gods? Do all three matter? What is the Father, The Son, The Holy Spirit? Join Mark Dickey and Burt Miller as they discuss why Christians worship a trinity. 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...

Have you ever wondered why Christians judge people? Didn’t God say not to huge people? What’s the deal? In this episode, Mark Dickey and Burt Miller answer a few questions from listeners about why Christians judge people. 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 C...

Have you ever wondered why Christians claim to hear from God? How do I hear from God? How does God talk? I want to hear God, why Can’t I hear from God? Join Mark Dickey and Burt Miller as they discuss why Christians hear 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...

Have you ever wondered why Christians worship an invisible God? Does God exist? If God is real, why can’t we see Him? What is the heart behind Atheism? Join Mark Dickey and Burt Miller as they discuss why Christians worship a God they can’t see. 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...

Have you ever wondered why Christians are so obsessed with Sunday? Can’t we just worship any time we want to? Does it matter if I go to church? Join Mark Dickey and Burt Miller as they discuss why Christians worship on Sunday. 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...

Have you ever wondered why Christians eat pork? What’s the history of Kosher laws? Were the first Christians Jewish? What if I’m convicted to eat a certain diet? Join Mark Dickey and Burt Miller as they discuss why Christians eat pork. 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 sub...

Have you ever wondered why Christians give money to church? Do I have to give? What’s the deal with tithing? Are pastors after my money? What does God need my money for, isn't He all powerful? Join Mark Dickey and Burt Miller as they discuss why Christians give money to church. We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions...