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My partner and I are moving and will be looking for a new church. I have only ever gone to one denomination in my life. I want to use this as an opportunity to explore what’s out there. What’s the best way to go about it? (22:14-39:24)   I hear people talk about how they “discovered their gifts”. I don’t know what that means really. How do you discover something you’re good at? What makes something a “gift”? (39:27-53:38)   I know being humble is good. But there are times (like at work) when I need to advocate for myself and talk up my competence and accomplishments. Is there a time and place for not-humility? (53:42-1:07:25) Closing Song: You Have Better (Jed Brewer) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

I know nobody perfectly lives out what they say, but what is the line between imperfect person and hypocrite? (17:11-31:55) When someone (ie. Family) has hurt me, I put a lot of thought into trying to figure out why they acted the way they did. But I often find the answers don’t satisfy me, because they still did the hurtful thing. Is it useful to try to figure out the “whys”, or better to just focus on the “whats”? (32:01-44:26) In Romans 9:1, it says “my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit”. How does our conscience relate to the Holy Spirit? (44:32-56:32) Closing Song: All Hail The Power of Jesus' Name (Glenn Kaiser) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)    

I’ve heard you guys say “no is a powerful word”. But I was taught to try to be helpful to people and be open to opportunities. How does “no” fit into that? (22:03-39:19) With the SBC abuse scandal joining the Hillsong one and all the others, is there anything to learn from this? What can an individual do to help stop this from happening in the future? (39:24-55:32) God doesn’t have needs because He is perfect, right? So why does He care if we worship Him? (55:37-1:06:26) Closing Song: Be Thou My Vision (Deacons Division) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

What can I do in my thinking so that I don’t get resentful of people in my life? (22:06-28:53) I recently joined a board at my church. I don't really feel like I know how it works or if I am contributing. (28:57-44:56) How do I acknowledge the mistakes I have made without slipping into letting my mistakes define me? (44:49-55:41) Closing Song: I Need Thee Every Hour (Lee Younger) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

Alternate Titles: "Southern Baptist Apocalypse" and " 300 Cubits, Make It Work!" How do I follow Jesus’ command in Matthew 18:21 without allowing myself to be subject to other people’s abuse again and again. (23:58-39:48) 1 John 3:8 sounds quite harsh. And  lays the groundwork for legalistic tendencies, so how do I relate to it? What's the context? (39:52-52:59) How do I not lose hope when it seems like everything really keeps getting worse? (53:06-1:05:18) Closing Song: 7 Times 70 (Jed Brewer) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)  

I kind of find God's promises frustrating because I don't always understand them and I know some don't apply to me. How should I think about them? (17:25-30:01) How can I make my faith less academic? (30:06-46:58) What is the limit on showing grace for other people? Having infinite "undeserved favor" seems unhealthy in some situations. (47:01-58:19) Closing Song: Deuteronomy 31:6 (The Poolhouse Guru) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

We take a look at a church's 150 rules! Which leads to discussions of (among other things): Cheerwine Holy War religious demons Kenny G summoning Satan The sin of hide and seek Then we answer a question about what place the megachurch has and should have in the future in the light of recent scandals and long term issues. (Begins at 36:46) Closing Song: Oh How He Loves Me Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask

I took on some new responsibilities at work and picked them up quickly. But that made me nervous that I might get overconfident and mess up. What's the right balance? (21:12-33:15) Getting through the pandemic mostly unscathed has given me a kind of guilt. How do I deal with that? (33:19-44:40) James 1:13 says God doesn't tempt anyone. But I alway learned He lets us be tempted to test us. Which is it? (44:43-55:42) Closing Song: Always, Always, Always (Jed Brewer) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

I recently lost someone dear to me, and I feel like I'm not grieving. What's going on? (24:37-37:08) When looking for a therapist what are the pros and cons of a Christian counselor? (37:13-49:32) People online are debating "modesty" again. Is that even in the Bible? Do I have to care? (49:37-1:04:41) Closing Song: Be Thou My Vision Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

It's a post-Easter emergency roundup! This week: A horrifying gigantic plush Jesus, Biblical podcasters, we uncover a very Gospel Coalition hazing ritual, and we discuss the God figure hidden in plain sight in a Disney classic. Closing Song: Greater Is He (Jed Brewer) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

How do I reflect on mistakes I have made in my past without getting stuck in guilt? (16:24-29:36) How do I know when God is telling me to be patient versus times when I am just scared to take a next step? (29:40-41:20) I am a recovering people pleaser and it caused a lot of problems in my life. How do I be a servant without being a people pleaser? (41:26-55:57) Closing Song: Break Of Day (Lee Younger) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)  

I feel like everyone expects my significant other and I to get engaged soon, but I am having doubts. What do I do? (16:02- 28:33) In Luke 7, Jesus raises a widow's son. But what about all the people whose loved ones He didn't do that for? What is this story supposed to tell us? (28:27-40:04) There are areas of my life where I am not really even trying to improve right now. Is that okay? (40:07-52:58) Closing Song: Take My Life and Let It Be (Lee Younger) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (anonymous)

Should I validate someone's feelings if they are throwing themselves a pity party? (18:56-31:42) My partner and I are having a baby. How do we tell our relatives "this is not about you"? (31:52-44:00) What do you guys make of the recent Christianity Today scandal? (44:03-1:00:04) Closing Song: Psalm 24:1 (The Poolhouse Guru) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

What's the difference between sharing something that helped you with someone else and toxic positivity? (18:52-30:25) I made a lot of progress in an area of my life. Is it weird or wrong that I just feel exhausted at the idea of having to put effort into the next thing I want to improve? (30:28-43:29) I have been thinking about the apocalypse a lot lately because...well, you know. How are we supposed to think about or deal with that idea? (43:32-56:00) Closing Song: No He Wasn't (The Bridge Loud ft Lins Honeyman) Ask A Quiestion: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

Someone accused my church of not being "biblically-based". What does that even mean? (15:50-31:38) How do I navigate "eating the meat and spitting out the bones" with Christian stuff? (31:48-47:18) How can I deal with well-meaning but nosy family members? (47:22-1:05:12) Closing Song: Micah 6:8 (The Poolhouse Guru) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

How do I tell the difference between processing bad news well and being in denial? (16:36-28:28) What does Philippians 2:14 "do all things without arguing or complaining" actually mean for us? (28:36-48:08) I hear people talk about an epiphany or a spiritual awakening. Is there a way to prepare for one of those? (48:12-1:03:22) Closing Song: Never Alone (Pete and Tasha Lawson) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (anonymous)

How do I empathize instead of judge when it seems like someone is causing their own problem? (15:50-30:14) I feel like my mind dwells on things that make me angry or unhappy. How can I stop? (30:19-43:17) What's the deal with Jesus casting demons out of people? Does that teach us anything? (43:20-58:27) Closing Song: I Am Free (Lee Younger) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask(Anonymous)

This week we look at a backlog of crazy stories including 90s Christian rockers sharing their opinions no one asked for, a literal witchhunt in a Nashville church, and more! Closing Song: Old Rugged Cross (Jed Brewer) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

What's the difference between guilt and remorse? (14:43-29:50) How do I have boundaries with someone who has leverage over me? (29:56-47:37) Jesus said to love God with all your heart and soul and mind and strength. How can I do that? It seems impossible. (47:41-1:01:54) Closing Song: Matthew 22:37 (The Poolhouse Guru) Ask A Question" saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

I treated someone badly in the past. They forgave me. I know God forgives me, so why do I still feel awful? (19:32-35:05) What do you guys make of the recent spate of book banning in US school systems? (35:11-54:28) It seems like some people actively work to be unhappy. Why do they do that? How can I make sure I don't? (54:33-1:12:53) Closing Song: Oh the Deep Deep Love of Jesus (Lee Younger) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)