Say That

In a Bridge Podcast episode, Glen talked about answering the question "why does God love me?". I am coming up empty on that. Can you help me out? (14:17-35:02) We talk to Andy Gullahorn about writer's block, focusing on what's in front of you, and his new record "Everything As It Should Be". (35:19-51:15) I am taking a break from a toxic friend, and the church we both go to. Am I doing the right thing? (51:42-1:09:02) Closing Song: You're Calling Me (Lee Younger) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) Sign up for BridgeBox: missionusa.com/bridgebox Find Andy online: Website- andygullahorn.com Andy's Facebook page

I had a bad experience with my old church. How do I keep from that hurting all my future church experiences? (13:40-29:14) I know I have all I need in God, so why do I feel like I'm missing out on things? (29:18-43:00) How do I deal with boredom? (43:07-1:02:17) Closing Song: Fatherless (The Bridge Loud ft Lins Honeyman) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

What is church partnership/membership about? (15:57-35:56) I am new to Christianity, and I sometimes doubt if I can pull it off. What do I do? (36:00-51:56) My pastor talked about "millennial mindset" and "spiritual drift" of people switching churches. Is that a thing? (52:02-1:11:11) Closing Song: Bigger Than My Fears (Jed Brewer)  Amazing Claymation video we reference in the emergency: https://youtu.be/F7XzapGnzcU Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

I am really mad at someone for something they did to a friend of mine. There's nothing I can really do, so how do I work through the feelings of anger? (14:34-27:24) How do I deal with family drama without making things worse? (27:27-41:39) I followed your advice and let a guy know that if he asked me out, I would say yes. He reacted really weirdly. Did I do something wrong? (41:42-1:02:03) Closing Song: I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day (Lee Younger) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (anonymous)

You guys talk about Christianity as something you do as opposed to something you learn. Can you break that down? (18:03-37:15) What's the deal with rebuking? (37:20-56:51) Is impatience a sin? (56:55-1:10:52) Closing Song: Away In A Manger (The Bridge Loud ft. Lins Honeyman) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

We see if we can extend the gripesgiving spirit to the Christmas season. Then: A piece from our friend Ryan Wendt about his experience in starting to do prison ministry. (17:52-23:53) We revisit a question from episode 149 about surviving the holidays as a single person. (24:03-36:36) A question from episode 224 about enforcing boundaries with family. (36:43-53:50) A Christmas meditation about waiting. (53:58-1:05:13) Closing Song: Nations That Long In Darkness Walked (Christy Younger) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

What makes a church culture toxic? (17:20-39:26) How can I get better at being thankful? (39:30-53:49) What does Jesus mean when he talks about asking, seeking, and knocking in Matthew 7? (53:53-1:07:41) Closing Song: A Tiny Little Start (The Poolhouse Guru, Jed Brewer, and Ryan Wendt) Download A Tiny Little Start and support the amazing work of our friends at Chicago Tiny House! Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

How do I know I am the kind of person who can make big changes in my life? (14:58-30:52) Some people in my family see Christianity very differently than I do. How do I survive Thanksgiving? (30:55-47:11) I know it's important to move forward in my walk, but what does that really mean? (47:15-1:04:00) Closing Song: Enough (The Poolhouse Guru) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicag.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

When I see people around me struggling, it makes me feel shaky about my progress. What do I do? (14:58-28:08) Matt chats with awesome Toronto superfan Sarah about her work ministering to sex workers with Fight4Freedom. (28:30-37:41) What does the Bible mean when talks about finding favor with God? (38:15-52:17) Closing Song: Thank Harder (Lee Younger) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) Learn more about Fight4Freedom's amazing ministry reaching out to sex workers- Fight4Freedom.ca Contact Sarah: sarah@fight4freedom.ca

I heard a sermon about how anger is like murder and we have to deal with it before going to the altar. Can you break that down for me? (14:51-30:50) We talk to four amazing Toronto superfans about their experiences with the ministry MoveIn. (32:06-48:18) The author of I Kissed Dating Goodbye apologized for all the damage the book did, but I'm still not sure how to feel. (49:13-1:05:54) Closing Song: Follow What Fills Me (Lee Younger) Learn more about MoveIn at movein.to Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous)

How do I live a balanced life? (15:31-29:23) We chat with Jason Roy of Building 429 about vulnerability, growth, and their new record Live the Journey (29:42-39:38) What does Romans 14:1-13 mean when it talks about welcoming those weak in faith? (40:16-58:23) Closing Song: A Tiny Little Start (The Poolhouse Guru featuring Ryan Wendt) chicagotinyhouse.com Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask

How can you put your foot down but still show people love? (13:31-26:51) What makes a church a church? (26:55-42:42) How can reach out to someone who is kind of exhausting to hang out with? (42:46-58:47) Closing Song: Not Settling (Eric Barrios) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask

What does following the Lord look like in the day to day? (12:47-28:24) Thanks to Jesus, I have made real changes in my life. How do I convince those around me He can do it for them too? (28:27-41:52) What's the deal with people using Eve to try to make a point about women being bad? (41:57-57:22) Closing Song: I Won't Give Up (The Deacons Division) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechciago.tumblr.com/ask

Someone in my small group has a bad ministry idea, but I don't want to shut down their enthusiasm. What do I do? (14:48-29:03) I was a professional in the arts for years and miserable. Now I quit, and I am miserable without it. How do I navigate this (29:08- 44:10) How is what Jesus says in John 16 about trouble in the world supposed to give us peace? (44:15-56:13) Closing Song: Thank You Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask

How do I get better at trying new things? (16:05-34:06) We talk to Chris Ramsey, author of "Discovering Jesus in the Least". (34:41-47:11) I sometimes still have a hard time having faith. Shouldn't this get easier over time? (47:43-1:06:56) Closing Song: End This Way (Lee Younger) Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask Get "Discovering Jesus in the Least" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Jesus-Least-Chris-Ramsey/dp/1512789119