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How can I explain why legalism is bad to a new believer? (18:02-36:06) Why do Christians spend so much time commenting on pop culture? (36:12-54:35) A Buddhist friend of mine said we agree on a lot and to consider where we overlap. It sounded nice, but it doesn't seem that's how truth is found. (54:41-1:12:11) Closing Song: Be Thou My Vision (Deacons Division) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

How do I learn to accept my past? (14:40-29:48) What makes something obscene or not? (29:52-54:15) I am over lockdown. How can I stay sane/encouraged at this point? (54:22-1:11:32) Closing Song: 4 Good Reasons- Remix (BxB X Brittney) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

My parents are getting divorced. How do I process and navigate this? (14:18-31:24) How do I keep myself from being overwhelmed by emotion? (31:38-51:24) I am upset about a lot of aspects of the Jerry Falwell Jr situation. Am I wrong or being judgmental? (51:29-1:09:43) Closing Song: Psalm 24:1 (The Poolhouse Guru) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

Sometimes I get so afraid of failing at something that I don't even want to try. How do I get past that? (18:52-31:40) I got invited to what I thought was an anti-human trafficking rally, that ended up being a big QAnon conspiracy theory meeting. How do I know if an organization is legit? (31:45-48:45) What does that idea of original sin really mean for my life? (48:50-1:02:34) Closing Song: Maybe I'm Afraid (John G Lewis) Ask A Question:  saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

Can cultural or media things be "demonic"? (15:43-33:52) How do you pray for somebody well? (34:04-45:42) How can I grieve in a way that will help me gain peace? (45:48-1:05:43) Closing Song: James 1:16-18 (The Poolhouse Guru) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

Why do we put other people before God? How does God feel about that? (13:22-29:11) Should someone who is related or close to someone with issues seek therapy for themselves? (29:15-47:05) I know the Bible says "do not fear" over and over, but it seems like people are doing reckless things in the name of "not living in fear". What does that really mean? (47:09-1:04:53) Closing Song: Bigger Than My Fears (Jed Brewer) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

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)