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Episodes
Jul 8, 2020
Jul 8, 2020
1hr 8 min
I never really hear about certain books of the Bible. Are they worth digging into? (15:50-32:44)
My family are making bad decisions, what can I do or say to them? (32:49-49:14)
I am having a hard time with quarantine dragging on. How do I keep going? (49:18-1:05:32)
Closing Song: Jesus Wept (words by CH Spurgeon, read by Hannah Toriumi, music by Alexander Hitchens)
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Jul 1, 2020
Jul 1, 2020
1hr 19 min
What is a culture war and should I care? (20:59-43:45)
Some Christians seem to always say the "real answer" to problems like poverty and racism is the gospel. Is that true? (43:49-1:02:07)
What does Jesus mean about bringing not peace "but a sword" in Matthew 10? (1:02:12-1:16:13)
Closing Song: Bigger Than My Fears
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Jun 24, 2020
Jun 24, 2020
1hr 19 min
How important is it for a person to learn correct terms like "person of color"? (19:33-42:51)
I feel like I am not doing enough. How do I deal with this restlessness? (42:55-1:00:34)
What can I do to keep growing during this time of social distancing and isolation? (1:00:39-1:17:02)
Closing Song: Well Done (Lee Youger)
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Jun 17, 2020
Jun 17, 2020
1hr 3 min
How do I deal with the uncertainty all around me? (14:07-26:45)
I am really feeling lonely. Is it okay to try dating non-Christians? (26:51-44:32)
Jeremiah 29:10-11 feels like a lie to me, because I don't have the future I want. Am I missing something? (44:37-1:00:21)
Closing Song: Fatherless (The Bridge Loud ft Lins Honeyman)
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Jun 10, 2020
Jun 10, 2020
1hr 20 min
How can I cope with all the anger I feel about the police treatment of black people? (16:55-35:01)
What is my role as an individual in addressing injustice? (35:10-50:02)
What is a reasonable expectation of my church and its leadership in regard to these issues? (50:09-1:02:14)
Is there anything I can say to other white people to help them see the reality? (1:02:18-1:16:04)
Closing Song: And We Can't Breathe- A Prayer (Pastor Val Starr and Dj AndonRock)
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Jun 3, 2020
Jun 3, 2020
1hr 11 min
What can I do to cope with feeling powerless? (19:51-36:49)
How do I make things right with someone I have let down? (36:53-54:23)
Does 1 Thessalonians 4:13 mean there is a wrong way to grieve? (54:28-1:08:58)
Closing Song: Jesus Loves Me (Live Bridgecast version)
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May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020
1hr 12 min
This week, we are talking about conspiracy theories.
How are Christians supposed to approach and think about them? (18:30-37:00)
What are we supposed to think and feel about friends and family who are sharing them? (37:01-51:51)
What is so attractive about conspiracies? How can we guard against getting caught up in them? (51:57-1:07:47)
Closing Song: This Time Is Different (DjAndonRock mix)
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May 20, 2020
May 20, 2020
41 min
This week we have some highlights from our first couple of month of Bridge livecasts!
Join us every Tuesday at 7:30 Chicago time at facebook.com/thebridgechicago.
Special thanks to Brydee, Ruth, Adam, and Guinevere!
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May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020
1hr 5 min
What is success from a Christian perspective? (11:27-29:26)
How is charity to yourself like showing charity to others? (29:30-49:56)
How can I stay humble and connected to God when things are going well? (50:00-1:01:57)
Closing Song: Joshua 1:9 (Jed Brewer)
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May 6, 2020
May 6, 2020
1hr 7 min
How do I deal with change? (14:08-28:48)
I lost my job. How do I approach giving to my church now? (28:52-46:36)
You recently mentioned the Bible referencing people with a "weak conscience", can you break that idea down more? (46:42-1:03:43)
Closing Song: Just As I Am (The Bridge Loud)
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