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Stories Special: Questions

Glen, Jed, and Matt share some more stories from their day jobs working with inmates and gang members in Chicago. This time the focus is on questions: some of the funniest things they have been asked, what they are asked the most online, and how they approach answering questions at The Bridge in Chicago and on the podcast.

Closing Song: The Love I Need (Lee Younger)

Episode 192

Are there certain types of humor Christians shouldn't engage in? (17:18-38:02)

How do I recover from a really bad depressive episode? (38:06-51:18)

I still have feelings for my ex, how do I move on? (51:22-1:04:52)

Closing Song: He Giveth More Grace (East End Circus)

Episode 191

How do I get more comfortable with handling confrontation and speaking up for myself? (18:09-36:22)

What should I do if I am uncomfortable with some aspects of the worship style at my church? (36:26-54:05)

I need help understanding James 5:13-16. If I pray for someone, and they aren't healed, does that mean I did something wrong? (54:10-1:11:01)

Closing Song: My Reservation Has Been Made

Episode 190

My parents' marriage is miserable. How do I avoid those same traps? (16:44-34:14)

I found a new church, but they want me to sign a membership covenant. What is the deal with those? (34:19-53:36)

I want to get married, but don't like the idea of "settling down." Can marriage be adventurous?

(53:40-62:27)

But first, a cinematic emergency! The fellas pitch: Good Pope/Bad Pope The Motion Picture. 

Episode 189

What does Paul mean by "flesh" and "spirit" in Romans 8? (16:25-31:26)

Is online dating not trusting God with my romantic life? (31:30-50:29)

I celebrate when my clients explore spiritual things, even if it's not Christianity, is that okay? (50:32-65:19)

Closing Song: Take My Life and Let It Be (Lee Younger)

Episode 188

What is the right, biblical way to do fundraising for missions? (16:55-36:39)

How do I balance using the gifts God gave me with making a living financially? (36:42-57:47)

How should I go about processing my feelings when I am angry at God for things that have happened in my life? (57:51- 68:54)

Closing Song: Pope You Like A Hurricane

Episode 187

Follow up question about sharing the gospel: what do you say to people who think Christians hate gay people? (17:10-28:51)

How do you keep going at work when you are struggling with depression? (28:55-44:07)

What makes for a successful support or accountability group? (44:12-58:15)

And a first date emergency!

Closing Song: Come Ye Sinners (Christy Younger)

Episode 186

How do you share the gospel with people in a way that is relevant to their lives? (16:54-29:28)

How should I deal with someone who I think might be manipulating me? (29:35-46:10)

What do you do in the moment where you are about to do something you know is wrong, but you feel like it is your only option? (46:15-1:00:05)

Closing Song: You're Already There (Jed Brewer)

Episode 185 (with Jim Sonefeld of Hootie and the Blowfish)

Is there anything wrong with church shopping? (13:11-33:04)

Jim Sonefeld, drummer of Hootie and the Blowfish and a solo Christian singer-songwriter joins Matt to talk fame, addiction, coming to faith, and learning lessons from recover. (30:55-47:05)

The guys further discuss and breakdown some things Jim talked about- the power of humility, the witness of a changed life, and the joy of using your gifts for the kingdom. (47:48-58:10)

Closing Song: You Always Have My Back 

Episode 184

The fear of hurting my partner by slipping up and using pornography has kept me from dating. How do I move past this? (17:51-28:02)

How do I communicate to people that Christianity is actually about setting you free, not guilt and shame? (29:22-42:04)

Can you guys give me a no B.S. take on the Kentucky clerk who refuses to give marriage certificates to same sex couples? (42:10-1:02:48)

But first, we have a emergency! The guys have discovered the Christian Netflix...PureFlix.

Closing song: This Is My Father's World (Southern Harmonic)