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Why We Support RCA Global Mission 01.10.2026 31:06 ↓

Mission is not just about going far away. It's about showing up where people are hurting, building communities that last, and caring for missionaries as carefully as the people they serve. Pastor Suzanne sits down with Scott Engelsman , Chief Missions Officer for the Reformed Church in America, for a conversation that moves from the poorest villages in India to the king's palace in Bahra...

Why We Have A Strange Human Sexuality Statement 24.09.2026 30:02 ↓

In this episode of Bridge Builders, Pastor Suzanne hosts Trish Berry and Dar as they reflect on the church’s discernment process around human sexuality and the creation of its theological position statement. Rather than rehashing arguments, they focus on what it takes for people with different convictions to stay in the room, listen well, and wrestle faithfully together. The conversation explores...

Guest Speaker Rev Dave Schutt: Why we have female pastors 20.09.2026 33:31 ↓

Sunday morning worship at The Bridge with guest speaker Rev. Dave Schutt. Dave addresses the question, “Why does The Bridge have women pastors?” He walks through both the complementarian and egalitarian views of women in church leadership before sharing the biblical case for The Bridge’s egalitarian position. At the heart of the message is the belief that the Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts with...

Why We Have Female Pastors 17.09.2026 27:16 ↓

What happens when a church starts seeing women as leaders before they have the language to call them pastors? Pastor Suzanne Vogel sits down with Pastor Aaron VIs and Pastor Jane Brown to tell the story of how call, community, and courage opened the door for women in ministry - and why that still matters now.

Why We Baptize Infants 10.09.2026 25:24 ↓

Why do some churches baptize babies while others wait until adulthood? Pastor Suzanne sits down with Andy Vis and Jen Phillips for a thoughtful, practical conversation that gets to the heart of one of the church's most meaningful and debated practices. If you've ever wondered what infant baptism is really about, or how families make these decisions, this episode gives you a clearer, more...

Why We Have Kids in Worship 03.09.2026 26:49 ↓

What if the kids in worship are not the problem, but part of the point? This conversation with Pastor Suzanne, Doug and Carrie VanZanten, and Kelsey McGinnis reframes the chaos, the noise, and the awkward moments as part of how church forms both children and adults.