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I had a conflict at work recently that I don't think I handled well. (15:04-31:55) How can I not let fear affect my decision making? (31:59-47:39) What can I do to become a better encourager? (47:46-1:04:52) Closing Song: Love Lifted Me (The Bridge Loud) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

How do I view change less negatively? (17:58-30:51) My life looks very different then I thought it would. Even though it's great, that still sometimes makes me feel like I'm missing something. (31:00-46:29) What does Philippians 2:14-15 really mean? I feel like that verse just gets used to make kids shut up. (46:32-1:04:07) Closing Song: Already There (Jed Brewer) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

How do you know when it's time to let a relationship go? (18:05-33:44) What can I do to stay sane in situations where things are just going to take time? (33:48-49:35) I've made big changes in my life. How do I know what parts of my old identity to keep or get rid of? (49:38-1:06:26) Closing Song: A Mighty Fortress (Lawson) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

I have a hard time taking advice. How do I get past that? (16:02-27:11) How can God help me rebuild relationships where I have hurt people in my past? (27:15-39:01) In 2 Thessalonians 3, what does it mean when it talks about "idleness"? (39:05-53:20) Closing Song: Magnify The Lord (Lee Younger) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

I am afraid of failing again. What can I do about that? (16:58-27:46) I was told I need to have more confidence. But how do I actually get more confidence? (27:50-40:51) How do you effectively regulate stress without going into denial? (40:56-55:25) Closing Song: It Is Well (Pete and Tasha Lawson) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask

What can I do to create more hope in my life? (16:06-31:39) How do I know if what I am feeling about my job is just post-pandemic adjustment or God telling me to make a change? (31:43-45:17) John 14:15 says “if you love me, you will keep my commandments." But what does that mean? Closing Song: Deuteronomy 31:6 (The Poolhouse Guru) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

I have this paralyzing fear that all the progress I have made in my life could disappear tomorrow. How do I handle that? (18:20- 32:17) I am conflicted about the latest Texas abortion bill. Am I obligated to support it because I am a Christian? (32:22-53:11) I feel like I have a hard time concentrating when I pray. How do I get better at it? (53:15-1:05:18) Closing Song: I Need Thee Every Hour (Lee Younger) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

What is false-humility? (20:43-35:18) I've people say all sin is sin against God, but it seems to me that Christians often use that as an excuse to get out of apologizing to people they hurt. Am I wrong about this? (35:21-48:44) How do I stop rejoicing when bad things happen to people that I kind of think deserve it because of their actions? (48:52-1:01:55) Closing Song: The Easy Part Is Hard (Jed Brewer) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

A friend passed away recently. How do I grieve this so I can actually "let go"? (13:57-25:01) Any tips on letting go of bitterness from an old family wound? (25:06-38:25) What does Psalm 18:25-26 mean when it talks about being "blameless" and "pure"? (38:30-52:31) Closing Song: 4 Good Reasons (The Bridge House Band) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

I feel like I am being manipulated in my relationship, what should I do? (14:49-28:45) In John 5, Jesus tells a man He healed, “Stop sinning, or something worse may happen to you.” What does that mean? (28:53-44:23) I am feeling a lot of fear around the COVID resurgence. How can I deal with it? (44:34-57:24) Closing Song: Bigger Than My Fears (Jed Brewer) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

How do I get patience when I need it the most? (17:18-32:09) What does the Bible say about refugees? (32:14-48:33) I have gone to therapy and learned a lot. But I don't know how I can apply these things without going back in time to not screw things up. What can I do now? (48:36-1:02:20) Closing Song: Power In The Blood (The Bridge Loud) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

A family member is very rude about my past. How do I forgive her and myself? (18:47-32:14) I've heard God has a plan for my life. How do I know what that is? (32:18-42:55) I recently heard someone preaching on Matthew 6:14 and they made it sound like if you don't forgive other people then God won't forgive you. Is that right? (43:00-56:00) Closing Song: You're Thoughts Are Not My Thoughts (Jed Brewer)  Ask A Question:  saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

I am discouraged and angry about COVID numbers going back up. How do I deal with those feelings? (20:58-35:17) With the latest scandal coming out about Hillsong's founder- what do I do with the way the positive associations and memories I have with some Hillsong songs? (35:20-52:38) How do I actually "leave it up to God"? (52:42-1:05:31) Closing Song: Philippians 4:6 (The Poolhouse Guru ft Jeremy Nicholls) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) 

I try to take my walk seriously, but I find myself losing focus when I am praying or reading the Bible. I have ADHD, but I don't want to use that as an excuse. What can I do? (13:31-28:48) I've made a lot of positive changes in my life. Now I am stressed by having so many good things going on. How do I deal with the stress of positive things? (28:52-41:41) What was the deal with the Sabbath in Jesus's time? The religious leaders seemed to take it extremely seriously. Why was it such a point of tension? (41:45-1:02:18) Closing Song: Jesus Is On The Main Line (Lee Younger) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

How do I recover friendships after the pandemic lockdowns, including with some friends who are mad at me for not seeing them more during the last year? (17:03-31:52) People got really mad at the "Modest is Hottest" thing, which I understand. But I like to dress modestly, is there something inherently wrong with that? (31:56-47:43) I want to get married ASAP, and my partner wants to wait a year and have a big wedding. How do we navigate that difference? (47:45-1:08:03) Closing Song: Be Thou My Vision (The Deacons Division) Ask A Question: Saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) Article referenced in the Emergency: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/25/us/facebook-church.html

I feel like sometimes I pray compulsively. How do I pray without obsessing? (20:42-33:25) Is it wrong that Philippians 4:13 and the way people use it kind of annoys me? (33:30-46:14) How do I balance having confidence with being humble? (46:19-59:56) Closing Song: Romans 12:15 (The Poolhouse Guru) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmaill.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

The person I am interested in said they like me, but they can't be with me. It's a complicated situation. How do I not lose my mind? (18:33-34:41) Psalm 37:1 makes it sound like we are not supposed to do anything when evil is happening. I can't be reading that right can I? (34:45-45:58) I am in a situation where I feel a lot of anger- at the other person, at God, at myself. How do I process that? (46:02-58:26) Closing Song: My Good Is Knowing You (Jed Brewer) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

I have wounds from a parent. How do I work through the pain and the past? (17:15-29:31) I feel like a spent a lot of time being lost. I hear about this "new me". When does it actually arrive? (29:36-40:57) I thought when we came out of lockdown, I would be so excited. But I find myself feeling blah about lots of stuff. What is going on? (41:05-53:40) Closing Song: You're Calling Me (Lee Younger) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

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I am confused, if God's power is what saved me, what is there for me to do? Why do I have to do anything? (14:18-28:26) How do I get out of the cycle of beating up on myself for mistakes I've made? (28:33-42:56) What are prophets? I see pastors and people giving themselves that title and it seems weird. (43:04-57:51) Closing Song: No He Wasn't (Lins Honeyman) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)