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Wednesday Jan 16, 2019
Wednesday Jan 16, 2019
I feel like I've lost my faith. What do I do? (19:07-35:21)
I am not always excited to read the Bible. Is there something wrong? (35:24-52:43)
How do I stop breaking promises I make to myself? (52:48-1:07:26)
Closing Song: Those Who Have Your Back (The Bridge Loud)
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Wednesday Jan 09, 2019
Wednesday Jan 09, 2019
In a Bridge Podcast episode, Glen talked about answering the question "why does God love me?". I am coming up empty on that. Can you help me out? (14:17-35:02)
We talk to Andy Gullahorn about writer's block, focusing on what's in front of you, and his new record "Everything As It Should Be". (35:19-51:15)
I am taking a break from a toxic friend, and the church we both go to. Am I doing the right thing? (51:42-1:09:02)
Closing Song: You're Calling Me (Lee Younger)
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Wednesday Jan 02, 2019
Wednesday Jan 02, 2019
I had a bad experience with my old church. How do I keep from that hurting all my future church experiences? (13:40-29:14)
I know I have all I need in God, so why do I feel like I'm missing out on things? (29:18-43:00)
How do I deal with boredom? (43:07-1:02:17)
Closing Song: Fatherless (The Bridge Loud ft Lins Honeyman)
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Wednesday Dec 26, 2018
Wednesday Dec 26, 2018
What is church partnership/membership about? (15:57-35:56)
I am new to Christianity, and I sometimes doubt if I can pull it off. What do I do? (36:00-51:56)
My pastor talked about "millennial mindset" and "spiritual drift" of people switching churches. Is that a thing? (52:02-1:11:11)
Closing Song: Bigger Than My Fears (Jed Brewer)
Amazing Claymation video we reference in the emergency: https://youtu.be/F7XzapGnzcU
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Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
I am really mad at someone for something they did to a friend of mine. There's nothing I can really do, so how do I work through the feelings of anger? (14:34-27:24)
How do I deal with family drama without making things worse? (27:27-41:39)
I followed your advice and let a guy know that if he asked me out, I would say yes. He reacted really weirdly. Did I do something wrong? (41:42-1:02:03)
Closing Song: I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day (Lee Younger)
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Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
You guys talk about Christianity as something you do as opposed to something you learn. Can you break that down? (18:03-37:15)
What's the deal with rebuking? (37:20-56:51)
Is impatience a sin? (56:55-1:10:52)
Closing Song: Away In A Manger (The Bridge Loud ft. Lins Honeyman)
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Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
We see if we can extend the gripesgiving spirit to the Christmas season. Then:
A piece from our friend Ryan Wendt about his experience in starting to do prison ministry. (17:52-23:53)
We revisit a question from episode 149 about surviving the holidays as a single person. (24:03-36:36)
A question from episode 224 about enforcing boundaries with family. (36:43-53:50)
A Christmas meditation about waiting. (53:58-1:05:13)
Closing Song: Nations That Long In Darkness Walked (Christy Younger)
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Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
What makes a church culture toxic? (17:20-39:26)
How can I get better at being thankful? (39:30-53:49)
What does Jesus mean when he talks about asking, seeking, and knocking in Matthew 7? (53:53-1:07:41)
Closing Song: A Tiny Little Start (The Poolhouse Guru, Jed Brewer, and Ryan Wendt)
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Wednesday Nov 21, 2018
Wednesday Nov 21, 2018
How do I know I am the kind of person who can make big changes in my life? (14:58-30:52)
Some people in my family see Christianity very differently than I do. How do I survive Thanksgiving? (30:55-47:11)
I know it's important to move forward in my walk, but what does that really mean? (47:15-1:04:00)
Closing Song: Enough (The Poolhouse Guru)
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Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
When I see people around me struggling, it makes me feel shaky about my progress. What do I do? (14:58-28:08)
Matt chats with awesome Toronto superfan Sarah about her work ministering to sex workers with Fight4Freedom. (28:30-37:41)
What does the Bible mean when talks about finding favor with God? (38:15-52:17)
Closing Song: Thank Harder (Lee Younger)
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