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How do I change the way I think? (17:21-35:27) What do you think about churches reopening services and citing "faith and obedience"? (35:32-57:12) My school is opening for in person instruction and I am freaking out. Any advice? (57:17-1:13:42)   Closing Song: Rescue Me (Lee Younger)   Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

How do I learn to not take things people say (online and IRL) personally? (18:02-33:07) What can I do to listen to the Lord about making bid decisions? (33:12-49:51) In John 5:39-40, Jesus says people poured over the scriptures and didn't realize they were about Him. How does that happen? (49:58-1:04:22)   Closing Song: No He Wasn't (The Bridge Loud ft Lins Honeyman)   Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

How do I stay out of political arguments when my family is caught up in such horrible lies? (15:08-33:14)   The Bible has been used to justify so many awful things, how can I see it as a good book? (33:20-53:29)   Someone I didn't even date is getting married and I am crushed. What's going on and how do I deal with it? (53:33-1:09:18)   Closing Song: Such A Let Down (Jed Brewer)   Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

How do I know if my prayers are the kind God wants to hear? (18:59-35:14) I see a lot of Christian stuff online about motivation and "hustling." Is that a Christian virtue? (35:19-53:35) What is the parable of the ten minas in Luke 19 all about? (53:39-1:09:22) Closing Song: Desire (Dj AndonRock and Galvin Patrick) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

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 Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

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! Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

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) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

What does it mean that Jesus "became sin for us"? (17:06-30:40) We chat with musician Mike Rathke about his new EP "The Dawning Fire". (30:58-41:34) As a Christian, how do I balance being an individual with being part of a group? (41:55-1:00:55) Closing Song: Where You Are (DJ AndonRock) Join us every Tuesday at 7:30 Central for The Bridge livecast at facebook.com/thebridgechicago! Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

What can I do to help people in prison? (15:37-30:35) Sheltering in place has lead to a lot of temptation around loneliness and lust, what can I do to fight it? (30:40-49:05) My mom is involved in a church that I disagree with, what can I do? (49:11-1:06:12) Closing Song: Even Still (Jed Brewer) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

It feels like a lot of people are using quarantine to read and develop hobbies, etc. Is it wrong that I kind of just want to rest? (16:28-29:50) I am feeling very unsure about my job situation. How do I deal with these feelings?- featuring friend of the show Adam Weeden. (29:54-47:18) In John 9, Jesus says a weird thing when he heals a man born blind. What is that story about? (47:37-1:04:37) Closing Song: The One (Jed Brewer) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask

I feel like being stuck in the house means I can't use my gifts for the Lord. What can I do? (14:23-29:18) A friend of mine died. How do I deal with not only my sadness but this feeling I have like their story wasn't finished? (29:20-42:57) Do you guys have any shelter-in-place media/entertainment recommendations? (43:03-53:07) Closing Song: Christ The Lord Is Risen Today (The Poolhouse Guru) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

How do I do moderation? (14:37-25:42) The future is so uncertain. How can I stay encouraged about it? (25:46-38:36) Sometimes fear comes on me all of a sudden, what should I do? (38:40-55:47) Closing Song: Love Lifted Me (The Bridge Loud) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

I have a lot of free time, how do I stop my negative thoughts from running away. (15:48-30:11) I'm panicking about my job situation and I'm worried I haven't done enough to be generous with people. (30:16-47:27) I love Jesus more than anything, but people of different denominations are telling me I am not really saved. Please help. (47:32-1:02:50) Closing Song: A Mighty Fortress (Pete and Tasha Lawson) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)