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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)

We talk to our good friend Dr Bem Culiat and her co-author Dr Jennie McLaurin about physical and spiritual healing and their new book Designed To Heal: What The Body Shows Us about Healing Wounds, Repairing Relationships, and Restoring Community. Get The Book! https://www.amazon.com/Designed-Heal-Repairing-Relationships-Restoring/dp/1496447794 https://www.tyndale.com/p/designed-to-heal/9781496447791 https://bookshop.org/books/designed-to-heal-what-the-body-shows-us-about-healing-wounds-repairing-relationships-and-restoring-community/9781496447791 Ask Us A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

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)

I used to talk to God like He was my friend or therapist, then I got freaked out that I was being inappropriate. How should I approach Him? (12:02-26:15) Matt talks to Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra, Senior writer at The Gospel Coalition and coauthor of Gospelbound about the stories in her new book, where the American church goes from here, and dealing with deconstruction. (28:22-42:48) The Bible says Jesus went through all the things we go through. Does that mean He was ever unsure about His purpose? (43:09-57:38) Closing Song: 1 John 4:19 (The Poolhouse Guru) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

My mom has been repeating horrible, offensive things she hears on her preferred news channel and I am struggling to deal with it. What should I do? (12:38- 30:41) Someone told me I have a fear of success. What does that mean and what would I do about it? (30:47-45:58) Philippians 1:27 says to "conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ." So, how do I do that? (46:03-59:42) Closing Song: Oh The Deep Deep Love of Jesus (Lee Younger) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) The action figure described in emergency: https://m.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10209022821527431&type=3

What does spiritual growth actually mean? How do I know if I am growing? (10:04-24:43) Matt talks to Ben Kirby of instagram sensation PreachersNSneakers about his new book looking at Christian celebrity pastor culture. (25:25-44:11) I met someone I like, but we have very religious beliefs. Should I end things before we get too attached? (44:37-59:59) Closing Song: Always, Always, Always (Jed Brewer) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) Get the book- PreachersNSneakers: Authenticity in an Age of For-Profit Faith and (Wannabe) Celebrities: https://preachersnsneakers.com/ Check PreachersNSneakers out on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preachersnsneakers/

I struggle with grief and loss. What is the healthy way to grieve? (14:08-29:43) There are a lot of rules in my life. How do I deal with my impatience for a time when I can really get to live my life? (29:47-44:25) I have been reading about gnostic gospels and how the people who chose the biblical canon intentionally reduced women's voices. That resonated with my experiences of misogyny in church. Is there anything to it? (44:30-1:05:12) Closing Song: Everlasting (Deacons Division) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)