Say That

I feel like my selfishness is hurting my life, what do I do? (15:55-29:49)Why does it feel like God isn't hearing my prayers for a relationship? (29:53-43:48)How do I overcome my insecurity without being fake? (43:51-1:06:54) Closing Song: Different (Jed Brewer)

What do you do if your significant other struggles with porn? (17:17-37:49)Why did Paul say "follow me as I follow Christ"? (37:52-50:31)How do you know which Christian books are legit and which aren't? (50:35-1:04:56) Closing Song: You Tell Me AND an emergency story telling of one of the craziest things that has ever happened at The Bridge in Chicago.

What does it mean to be anointed? (19:24-30:58) Interview with Andrew Greer and Ginny Owens: singer/songwriters and coauthors of the new book Transcending Mysteries (31:42-44:27) What part of the Bible do you think people should dig into more? (45:04-49:28) How do you know if the desire to do missions is a calling from God, or just you wanting to be cool? (49:32-1:03:40) Closing Song: Like A House (Poolhouse Guru ft dB) Find Ginny Owens online: @ginnyowens, ginnyowens.comFind Andrew Greer online: @agreermusic, andrew-greer.comGet Transcending Mysteries on Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/Transcending-Mysteries-What-Does-Refraction/dp/1401680402 Send us a question: thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask or saythatpodcast@gmail.com

I feel like my friends and I are closing off to one another, what do I do? (18:48-29:12) What does Supreme Court gay marriage ruling mean for Christians? (29:37-54:00) How do I tell my pastor I am burned out on ministry?(54:06-1:05:34) But first, a(nother) Christian dating app emergency! Closing song: Not A Judge (Jed Brewer)

How do if someone is right for you, and how long should you wait for marriage once you do know? (17:15-28:52)What are healthy expectations to have for your children? (28:55-51:06)How do I stop from myself from looking at porn? (51:09-1:08:54) Closing Song: Psalm 141:4 (Poolhouse Guru)

This week we have 3 questions about listening to God and discerning His will for our life. What is a calling and how do we find God's calling in our life? (15:28-28:18)How do I listen for God telling me what He wants me to do? (28:24-43:24)How can I tell if something is God's leading or just my own idea? (43:31-1:09:30) Outro Song: Start Somewhere (Lee Younger)

How do we apply what Jesus taught in the Lord's Prayer to our individual prayer life. (14:50-27:08)Interview with Wheaton College Professor and Author of Cities of Tomorrow and the City to Come: A Theology of Urban Life Dr Noah Toly. (28:24-48:42)What do you look for to tell if a Christian book is worth reading? (49:42-53:50)What is the correct biblical attitude towards planning for the future? (53:55-1:09:32) Outro song: I Come To You

My family members keep causing drama, help! (16:57-34:43)How do modern Christians go about having a Sabbath? (34:46-46:53)How should Christians approach situations where they are choosing between the lesser of two evils? (46:58-63:02) Outro song: Cast My Cares

What are some tips for fighting insecurity? (18:41-31:40) How do you do ministry and love people even when you're not feeling the love yourself? (31:45-49:41) Are motivational quotes biblically sound? (49:47-68:12) Outro Song: Made In The Image Of The Lord

Glen, Jed, and Matt sit down and share some more stories from their day job working behind bars and on the streets in Chicago. This time we focus on stories of handling conflict and confrontation at The Bridge, at the Jailhouse, and in the church. Outro Song: Psalm 27:10 (Poolhouse Guru)

I was good friends with my ex before we dated, should we try being close again since we have broken up? (13:03-28:08)Musician Danen Kane talks with us about his new record Flesh and Soul and being open about his struggles with depression. (28:23-38:00)What's something about yourself you thought God couldn't use, but He did? (38:23-49:22)What is the Godly way to deal with your privilege? (49:26-65:43) Outro Song: You Have Better Find Danen Kane online at danenkane.com, Twitter: @danenkane, and facebook.com/danenkane

How do I heal from getting hurt by legalistic church people? (15:55-33:53)What does 1 Timothy 5:3-4 mean for my life practically? (33:57-52:07)How do I keep up the fight against lust? (52:15-72:44)Outro Song: Grace (Tasha Lawson)

Why did Jesus have to die? (17:12-28:18)My ex-boyfriend insisted his future wife would stay home and not work, was that a deal breaker? (28:22-43:21)What do you guys say when you speak at megachurches and conferences? (43:25-61:07) And, we have a Zondervan-certified emergency of genius! Ouro Song: The Yearwoods "Though The Mountains"

What is the right way to react when someone compliments me? (14:45-27:40)How can I serve and encourage my fiancé during our engagement? (27:45-46:07)How do I find the balance between saving for my family's future and giving to godly causes? (46:11-64:28)Outro Song: "Start Somewhere"- Lee Younger

Musician and author Andrew Peterson joins us to talk the power of stories, making art, and emulating your heroes. (27:14-43:38) And of course the guys answer your questions:How do I balance trusting God with my unsaved friends and family and being active in witnessing to them? (12:50-26:03)The guys discuss some of the people who influenced them. (44:24-58:15)Soul-ties are still not a thing, and how to spot a bad biblical argument. (58:20-83:23) Outro Song: Southern Harmonic "Come You Who Are Thirsty"Get Southern Harmonics debut EP on iTunes this Monday (April 27th)- all first day sales go to help send kids in East Tennessee to YoungLife camp! Find Andrew online at andrew-peterson.com and rabbitroom.com, and on twitter @andrewpeterson

I was hurt badly by church leaders, how do I go about healing and trusting again? (21:02-40:33)How do I cope with sexual thoughts just popping up all the time? (40:36-53:10)How do I know if I am called to missions, and if so, where? (53:13-68:08)Outro song: That Day Is Today

The guys tell stories about the awesome ministry their wives do. (18:21-35:45)Which Bible is the inerrant word of God, and how do we know that we can trust translations? (35:50-53:43)Is there any biblical truth behind the Christian cliches "God helps those who help themselves" and "love the sinner, hate the sin?" (53:48-1:09:18)Outro Song: As I Am (Lee and Christy Younger)

All the dating advice I seem to get in my college ministry is "just wait," but you guys talk about being active in my dating life. So how interested do I need to be to ask someone out? (16:25-34:33) What does biblical community actually look like? What is the balance between dealing with spiritual stuff versus just normal day to day hanging out? (34:39-51:41) How do you know if you are in the right career? I like my job and it pays the bills, but I wouldn't say I love it. (51:45- 69:17) But first, we have a Christian cliche emergency and all the rapper-theologian puns than you can handle. Outro Song: I Want To Thank You (East End Circus) CLICK HERE TO TRY BRIDGEBOX FREE FOR 48 HOURS

Super-Fan Kenneth just got married (like the day the recorded this), and wrote in asking for advice on how to have an awesome marriage. So Glen, Lee, and Jed put together their over 4 decades of combined experience. If you are  a newlywed, been married for a while, or are planning on being married at any point in the future, you need to hear this one!  We cover developing your own communication style, handling conflicts that inevitable arise, pulling on the same end of the rope, and more! First, however, we have to deal with a Christian t-shirt emergency. See exactly what we are talking about on the show post on the blog.  Our outro is a song Lee wrote specifically for Jed’s wedding. Check out our blog: thebridgechicago.tumblr.com Follow us on twitter: @thebridgechi BridgeBox: missionusa.com/bridgebox

How do I let go of fears about what might happen in the future? (18:30-32:55)What does the emotional feeling I get during worship mean?(32:58-49:40)How do I help a significant other who doesn't seem interested in getting help? (49:45-70:21)Outro song: Genesis 12:1 (Poolhouse Guru ft. Pastor Mike Neal)