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

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

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

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)