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

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

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

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

Is there a correct Christian take on climate change? (14:32-33:21) I need forgiveness for my past, and I need to make healthier choices. Where do I start? (33:25-48:37) My family asks for a lot from me and I feel guilty when I can't give. How do I deal with that? (48:41-1:08:30) Closing Song: Your Word Is A Promise (Lee Younger) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

This week, we are looking in-depth at one question. A listener wrote in wondering what to do with the feelings they are having about all the awful stories coming out of Christian culture and Christian celebrity lately. Is it right to feel angry? How do these people get to be the famous ones anyway? What is the right place for media to have in your walk? (Starts at 15:58) Closing Song: How Firm A Foundation (The Bridge Loud ft Walker Perry) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

My friend struggles with addiction. What are some Bible verses I can share to encourage them? (14:06-27:11) I have a rough past. I can't seem to accept it or ignore it. What should I do? (27:16-43:22) Why am I so much more judgmental of people at church than I am of non-Christians? (43:27-1:01:26) Closing Song: Invincible (The Bridge Loud ft Jon Howard) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

How should I use the Bible? (15:43-34:36) What does "sacrificial love" actually mean? (34:44-50:57) My church talks about missionaries a lot, which makes me feel like I am a second class Christian. What do I do? (51:01-1:13:32) Closing Song: Anyone (Anna Younger) Check out Citizens on tour! https://wearecitizens.net/tour Ask A Question:  saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

Follow up to the purity culture question from last week, I have been looking at porn. I keep repented, but I feel like it's not working. (15:48-33:46) I am trying to live this new life but I what do I do with all these doubts? (33:50-49:57) What did Jesus mean when He said the world will hate Christians? (50:01-1:08:37) Closing Song: Jesus Paid It All (Lee Younger) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

I bought into the I Kissed Dating Goodbye stuff when I was younger, now I feel dumb for falling for it. What do I do? (17:24-34:02) How do I stop lying? (34:07-49:24) I started going to counseling and they talk about normalizing emotions like shame and guilt. Is that a good idea? (49:29-1:10:22) Closing Song: Psalm 24:1 (The Poolhouse Guru) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

Sometimes I get angry and feel like I can't let it go. What should I do? (13:52-31:23) I feel like everything is trying to take me off track. If God wanted me to live a good life, why did He put me among so much messed up stuff? (31:26-48:05) I feel like I have faith the size of a mustard seed, but I'm still struggling. What does that mean? (48:09-1:05:50) Closing Song: Love Lifted Me (The Bridge Loud) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

I listen to people debate things in church, and both sides use the Bible. How do I know what to think? (15:36-31:37) How do I figure out what God thinks about big decisions in my life? (31:41-50:10) I am having a hard time feeling discouraged at work, which in my case is a church. What should I do? (50:15-1:16:42) Closing Song: Reset (The Poolhouse Guru) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

Why do we always put other people before God? (16:56-36:31) I have friends I really want to share in this new life with me. What do I do? (36:34-53:08) Jesus says his burden is light, so why are things so hard sometimes? (53:12-1:12:18) Closing Song: Amazing Grace (Deacons Division ft Ezekiel Walker) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask

Is it ungodly to not want to interact with certain family members? (17:19-37:34) How do I go to God for heal when my trauma was based in religious stuff? (37:39-59:04) What should you do when someone talks saved but doesn't walk that way? (59:03-1:15:45) Closing Song: Jesus Loves Me (The Bridge Loud ft Harley Smalley) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (anonymous)

I am horrified by the camps at the border. But what I can do beyond "thoughts and prayers"? (17:15-38:47) Psalm 37:4 says to "Delight yourself in the Lord". How does one do that? (38:52-54:27) I posted something on social media to encourage people having a hard time, and someone responded with a really nasty comment. What should I do? (54:31-1:15:37) Closing Song: Micah 6:8 (The Poolhouse Guru) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

How do I move past problems and debts from my past? (19:19-31:56) I am beginning my first leadership position but I feel insecure as a leader. What should I do? (32:00-46:31) How does what Romans 14:1-13 says about not judging another's servant fit into discernment and accountability? (46:36-1:05:00) Closing Song: Child Of Wandering Will (Lee Younger) The video we reference in the emergency: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCSUKIhjevo Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)  

Have you ever had a period where you felt like you weren't making an impact? How did you deal with it? (18:12-34:25) My friend wants my help, but I don't know what to tell them. What do I do? (34:29-51:25) What should a modern Christian make of all the brutal things in the Old Testament? (51:29-1:04:24) Closing Song: The King Who Serves (Lee Younger) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

How do I stop feeling like I don't deserve God's love? (16:07-34:17) I feel like everything I do to try to make my life better ends up making it worse. Where's the hope? (34:21-54:48) What should I do when people try to Bible me? (54:52-1:18:21) Closing Song: I Come To You (C3) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

I'm afraid another social media app would be a time drain. Should I just destroy my phone? (14:32-34:52) How do I finally move on from things? (34:56-52:38) What are good strategies when you feel stuck and can't see how things will get better? (52:42-1:10:31) Closing Song: When The Saints (The Poolhouse Guru) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

I'm stuck in a job I hate. What do I do? (15:25-34:26) How do I help my child who is struggling? (34:31-52:42) Jed and Lee talk about their goals and strategies for leading worship. (52:44-1:07:37) Closing Song: The One (Live at The Bridge) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)