BridgePoint Church Podcast

This week’s message explores the challenge—and importance—of sharing our faith story with the people closest to us.

Pastor Brad teaches that how we live and speak reflects God’s love to those who know us best. Our goal isn’t to fix people, but to love them in a way that invites them to experience the grace of Jesus for themselves.

Questions for Reflection:

• What would it look like to speak about your faith with wisdom and grace?

• Are you loving the people closest to you in a way that reflects God’s love?

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This week kicks off our new series, Your Story Speaks, with a reminder that your faith story has value, because it reflects the goodness of God.

Pastor Tyler challenges us to reflect on who Jesus is to us, whether our lives reflect the hope we’ve found in Him, and if we’re ready to share that hope with others. Our stories may be imperfect, but they carry the power to point people to a perfect God.

Questions for Reflection:

• Have you taken time to consider what your story is? Have you thought through different aspects of your story? The way to tell it, it to remember it.

• Does sharing your testimony come naturally to you? Why or why not?

Life doesn’t always go according to plan, but God’s promises never fail. In this message, Pastor Cam shares a personal story and dives into Acts 27, where Paul faces a violent storm at sea. Even when all hope seems lost, Paul holds onto one truth: “I believe God. It will be just as He said.”

No matter your storm, whether it’s relational, financial, emotional, or spiritual, God still sees you, still loves you, and still has a plan.

Questions for Reflection:

• What has God spoken over your life that you need to remember today?

• In what area of your life do you need to move from believing in God to believing God?

The final step in the journey of faith isn’t arriving at personal growth—it’s helping others walk the way of Jesus too. In this closing message of The Way series, we’re reminded that spiritual maturity means leading others to know and follow Christ. You don’t have to be perfect to be purposeful. The world needs what God is doing in you.

Whether you're feeling unsure or unqualified, this message will challenge and encourage you to step out and pour into someone else on the journey.

Questions for Reflection:

• Is there any area of your faith that is becoming "dull", or where you find yourself "sitting and soaking" more than feasting and leading?

• What excuses or fears might be holding you back from leading others in faith?

Life gets heavy. Faith gets dry. And sometimes, even the most seasoned believers find themselves trying to carry what only Christ was meant to hold. In this week's message, Held Together in Christ, we’re reminded that walking in step with the Spirit leads to transformation—and that Jesus alone is the one who holds all things together.

Whether you feel stretched thin or just out of sync spiritually, this message will help you pause, realign, and return to the peace found in Christ.

Questions for Reflection:

• What have you done in the past when things begin to break or fall apart? What could you do differently?

• Do you see evidence of the Spirit's work in and through you? Can you give an example?

Brad, the downtown St. Pete campus pastor, welcomed viewers to the second week of the series on 'walking in the way of Jesus,' emphasizing that this path is a lifelong journey, not a one-time decision.

Brad shared a personal anecdote about his initial struggles with the Florida heat after moving from the Midwest, which he used to introduce the scriptural theme of dressing appropriately for one's current life season. He highlighted the core idea that following Jesus into a new life requires leaving the old life behind.

He then delved into the letter to the Colossians, explaining that Paul addressed the church's issues by reinforcing that Jesus has already provided everything necessary for salvation. Paul emphasized that believers have been transferred from a kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of the beloved son through Jesus's sacrifice.

Brad elaborated on Paul's teachings, stating that believers should set their sights on heavenly realities rather than earthly concerns, as their lives are now hidden with Christ in God. He stressed the importance of putting to death sinful earthly things and replacing them with virtues, urging the congregation to clothe themselves with love above all else.

To facilitate this transformation, Brad introduced a practical process of 'reflect, adjust, do,' encouraging self-examination and action. He cautioned against complacency, reminding even seasoned followers of Jesus to continually assess their path and make necessary adjustments. He also emphasized that God provides the strength and grace needed for this journey, inviting partnership rather than self-reliance.

Reflect: What in my life right now doesn’t fit the new life Jesus has given me?

Adjust: What virtue or Christlike habit needs to replace it?

Do: What’s one small, practical step I can take this week to live more like Jesus?

Faith isn’t about reaching the finish line all at once — it’s about taking the next step with Jesus. In this message, we explore what it looks like to walk worthy of God’s calling by identifying where we are spiritually and stepping forward in faith. God meets us in every season, every struggle, and every step along the way. Sometimes the extraordinary life of faith is found in the most ordinary moments.

Whether you're beginning your journey for the first time or continuing on from where you are, this message will encourage you to move forward, trusting that Jesus is with you at every step.

Questions for Reflection:

• How would you describe where you are in your faith journey?

• Are there any areas of your life or faith that have grown stale or stagnant? What's your next step in getting them moving again?

Easter reminds us that Jesus is not a king like any other. He wore a crown of thorns, endured the cross, and rose from the grave—not to build a worldly empire, but to bring us into a new kind of kingdom. A kingdom where shame is traded for hope, and where death no longer wins. Watch this Easter message and discover how the resurrection changes everything.

Questions for Reflection:

• What part of the Easter story are you most drawn to this year—the crown, the cross, or the empty tomb? Why?

• How might surrendering to Jesus as King impact the way you face fear, shame, or uncertainty?

When Jesus was hailed as King, the world expected domination—but Jesus delivered sacrifice. This message invites us to reflect on a King who reigns not through control or performance, but through love, truth, and surrender. His reign exposes the limits of our legalism and self-rule—and calls us to something greater.

Questions for Reflection:

• Have you seen legalism distort grace—or truth abandoned in the name of love? How did it miss the mark of Jesus?

• What do you feel when you picture Jesus staying silent before Pilate? What does that reveal about His Kingdom and authority?

On Palm Sunday, Jesus entered Jerusalem to shouts of praise—but the people misunderstood what kind of king He was. They expected power, victory, and change on their terms. But Jesus came to bring peace through surrender.

This message invites us to reflect on the expectations we bring to our relationship with Jesus. Are we willing to trust Him even when He doesn’t meet our expectations? True worship starts when we lay down our assumptions and follow Jesus for who He truly is.

Questions for Reflection:

• What expectations have you placed on Jesus?

• Can you trust Jesus through obedience, even when His way looks different than yours?