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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)

I feel like I am either way too busy or wasting time. How can I get in balance? (17:11-37:34) I am terrified to talk to God. Help? (37:39-52:58) How can I stop thinking about negative things from my past and get some peace? (53:04-1:09:32) Closing Song: Psalm 34:18 (The Poolhouse Guru) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

I feel like I know what I need from God, but not how to get it. What does that conversation look like? (18:27-30:32) How should I think about and deal with personal, individual ethical concerns? (30:35-45:36) Any tips for loving people who are just kind of tough to love? (45:41-57:34) Closing Song: No He Wasn't (The Bridge Loud ft Lins Honeyman) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

What can I do to cultivate hope? (26:26-35:27) I struggle with my mental health. Should I consider having kids? (26:26-35:27) Jesus said "in this world you will have trouble" but also to have peace. How do I have peace when I know things won't be peaceful? (35:32-44:44) Closing Song: Greater Is He (Jed Brewer) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

How do I make changes that actually last long term in my life? (15:09-28:06) Where is the difference between God speaking through circumstances and me just looking for things to reinforce what I want? (28:09-43:42) What can I do to be kinder to myself? (43:46-56:54) Closing Song: You Have Better (Jed Brewer) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

What is one thing I can do to have a stronger walk with the Lord in 2022? (16:32-28:27) How do I have a healthy relationship with having goals? (28:31-42:48) Where do I draw the line between actively making plans and leaving room for things to happen? (42:51-56:14) Closing Song: Take My Life and Let It Be (Lee Younger) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

There is no such thing as total honesty, so what's the line between leaving stuff out and being dishonest? (14:42-33:00) I forgave someone, but I still don't like being around them. Does that mean I didn't really forgive? (33:04-46:59) How do I not lose my mind and give into discouragement if there is another covid wave? (47:09-1:01:10) Closing Song: God Don't Let Me Quit (Jed Brewer) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) 

What does the Holy Spirit actually do for us? (14:16-28:33) Why does it seem like I encounter more problems when I am doing well? (28:36-44:16) I feel like I know the Christmas story so well it kind of gets stale. Do any particular angles excite or engage you guys? (44:21-58:57) Closing Song: Away in a Manger (The Bridge Loud ft Lins Honeyman) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

Things are going well. But that makes me worried I will mess things up. How do I deal with success in a healthy way? (17:02-30:19) I like fun Christmasy stuff and I feel like there is judgment about that because it's "superficial" and not "the real meaning". Is there anything to that? (30:29-49:22) I was recently the recipient of unsolicited commentary on my life. The person was trying to be encouraging, but it still made me uncomfortable because no one asked them. How should I handle this? (49:36-1:05:59) Closing Song: I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day (Lee Younger) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

How do I deal with people who criticize me, and then want my help? (17:09-33:36) Jeremiah 17:10 says the Lord will "reward each person according to their conduct". Since we are saved by faith, what does that mean? (33:39-50:16) I have chronic health problems. What does God want me to do about my health? (50:20- 1:04:33) Closing Song: O Come O Come Emmanuel (The Bridge Loud) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

My non-Christian friends are very accepting of my faith and talk about how I'm not one of "those Christians." That makes me really frustrated with "those Christians." What do I do? (17:22-30:25) I went to family Thanksgiving and my family acted up. Now what? (30:28-43:21) What does Jesus mean when He says He will make Peter a "fisher of men"? (43:24-55:32) Closing Song: Away In A Manger (The Bridge Loud ft Lins Honeyman) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

An ex treated me badly, and I keep thinking about getting back at them. I know God doesn't me to think that way, so what do I do? (16:05-28:01) I have a friend who is being dishonest with themselves. Should I say anything? (28:05-41:49) There is a bible study I decided to leave because I didn't like some things that were going on. I kinda like I am being judgmental. How do I draw these lines for myself? (41:52-55:31) Closing Song: Always, Always, Always (Jed Brewer) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

What's a good strategy for dealing with family boundaries this holiday season? (16:04-31:41) People say God wants me to let go of guilt and shame, but how do I actually do that? (31:44-48:18) Jesus said to love your enemies. So what about all the places in the Psalms where David is wishing harm to his enemies? (48:25-59:05) Closing Song: This Is My Father's World (Southern Harmonic) Ask A Question:  saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

I believe in Jesus. But people keep saying it's important to have a relationship with Him. How do I actually do that? (15:21-27:02) Is it wrong that sometimes I read things that are in the Bible, and they just don't seem that important to me? (27:06-41:37) In Matthew 4:21, Jesus talks about being a lamp on a stand. What does that mean? (41:41-54:46) Closing Song: Micah 6:8 (The Poolhouse Guru) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)