Episodes

Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Advent Special (with Jonathan Butler)
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
The Bridge Christmas Album is out now!
https://open.spotify.com/album/7w8KfA8rKT1TuBF6atikf3
https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-bridge-christmas/1490297127?app=music&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Us Who Have No Joy (ft Haley Conner)
Glen Fitzjerrell- Keeping It Real Christmas (8:10)
O Holy Night (The Poolhouse Guru)
Matt chats with musician Jonathan Butler about his album "Christmas Together" and his work with young people in South Africa (24:20)
Chapter 1 of Lee's Advent Audio Devotional "Promise" (41:49) https://open.spotify.com/show/6aSA4B1G4AacwNULOjWhky

Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Episode 395
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
How do actually be humble? (16:16-33:49)
I am doing my best to make changes, but I feel like people are still looking down on me. What do I do? (33:52-55:48)
I feel like I end up repeating the same patterns. How do I break out of that? (55:52-1:14:10)
Closing Song: Angels We Have Heard On High (The Poolhouse Guru)
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Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Episode 394 (with Melanie Penn)
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
I am trying to encourage people, but there is no structure to it. Is this ministry? Is this anything? (12:48-31:58)
We chat with musician Melanie Penn about her new Christmas Album- Immanuel The Folk Sessions. (32:36-42:30)
I am looking for a new job but it feels like every time a door seems open, God shuts it. What do I do? (43:08-1:09:07)
Closing Song: Thank Harder (Lee Younger)
Get Immanuel The Folk Sessions and more great music from Melanie at melaniepenn.com
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Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Episode 393
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
How can I stop being self-destructive? (19:41-34:05)
I want to do God's will and not my own, but how do I know the difference? (34:09-47:56)
How do I stay focused and keep the faith? (48:03-1:01:44)
Closing Song: The Living Dead (The Bridge Loud)
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Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Episode 392
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
This week, we are looking at one question, and talking about the power of listening and admitting you don't know what something is like.
I have an acquaintance who is in prison and asked me to visit them. What do I say to someone who is going through a difficult time that I don't know anything about? (19:57- )
Closing Song: Made In The Image (The Poolhouse Guru)
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Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Episode 391
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
What do you do when everything seems to keep getting worse? (15:52-31:43)
I didn't grow up in church. How do I stop being intimidated by the Bible? (31:48-51:23)
How can I deal with discouragement? (51:27-1:04:04)
Closing Song: Cannons On A Lighthouse (Randall Goodgame)
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Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Episode 390
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
I am in the middle of a career transition. How do I take care of myself emotionally? (15:27-36:40)
I'm interested in a guy, but they are super busy. How do we spend time together? (36:45-55:49)
What can I do to deal with life with chronic pain? (55:54-1:14:58)
Closing Song: You've Made Up Your Mind (Jed Brewer)
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Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Episode 389
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Where is the balance between "it's okay to not be okay" and wanting to make changes? (14:53-32:06)
Why can I stand up to temptations some days but not others? (32:10-52:24)
How do you forgive people when it seems impossible? (1:14:26)
Closing Song: The Help (Lawson)
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Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Episode 388
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Someone in my church is going through a very hard time. How can I support them? (14:23-31:41)
I have anxieties that God will make bad things happen to increase my faith. What can I do? (31:44-50:56)
You guys have said God's patience is infinite, but what about the parable of the fig tree in Luke 13? (50:59-1:08:58)
Closing Song: Suddenly (Selepri)
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Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Episode 387
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
How can I be a good encourager? (14:18-33:05)
What does the Bible mean when it says to live a quiet life? (33:09-50:19)
I feel like I am angry and frustrated all the time. What should I do? (50:23-1:06:29)
Closing Song: Be Thou My Vision (Glenn Kaiser and The Bridge Loud ft Calum Martin)
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