Season 5, Ep 42

On this episode, Pastor Judah and Pastor Brian discuss an article claiming that our standards for leadership in public service have declined. They look at why this is and why it matters. Next, after the death of United Healthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, it provoked a range of responses online. Judah and Brian talk about what these responses tell us about the mindset of Americans. Next, they talk about questions we can use for deeper, more meaningful conversations with friends. They end the episode with some Christmas movie trivia (spoiler alert: they are both very, very bad at it).

Links

"The Standards for Public Service Have Gone to Pot" from The Wall Street Journal

"What the Glorification of Luigi Maglione Reveals About America" (podcast), from The Opinions

"What Secretly Annoys You? Seven Expert-Approved Questions to Ask for Stronger Friendships" from Stylist

 

Links to Other Content:

Bridgeway's Faith & Culture Seminars:

https://www.bridgeway.church/faith-culture/

Bridgeway's Sermons:

https://www.bridgeway.church/sermons/

Pastor Lance Hahn Podcast:

https://www.accessmore.com/pd/Thought-Revolution-with-Lance-Hahn

Season 5, Ep 40

On this episode, Pastor Brian and Pastor Judah start by talking about the surprising rise in people who call themselves Evangelicals but reject foundational Christian doctrines.  Then, they look at the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria and what that means for the Syrian people, and especially Syrian Christians.  Next, with the Eras Tour ending on Sunday, they talk about the cultural impact of the tour. They end the episode with another rendition of Blessed or Stressed.

Links

The State of Theology- Research showing the theological beliefs of professing Evangelicals

"The Rise of the Non-Christian Evangelical" from Ryan Burge

"For Taylor Swift, if the End of the 'Eras'" from The New York Times

"Sorry Kale, Beans are the New Nutrition Obsession" from The Wall Street Journal

 

Links to Other Content:

Bridgeway's Faith & Culture Seminars:

https://www.bridgeway.church/faith-culture/

Bridgeway's Sermons:

https://www.bridgeway.church/sermons/

Pastor Lance Hahn Podcast:

https://www.accessmore.com/pd/Thought-Revolution-with-Lance-Hahn

Season 5, Ep 40

In this episode, Pastor Judah and his guest, Josh Uht, discuss how our culture, race, and community impact our lives.

 

Links to Other Content:

Bridgeway's Faith & Culture Seminars:

https://www.bridgeway.church/faith-culture/

Bridgeway's Sermons:

https://www.bridgeway.church/sermons/

Pastor Lance Hahn Podcast:

https://www.accessmore.com/pd/Thought-Revolution-with-Lance-Hahn

Season 5, Ep 39

In this episode, Pastors Brian and Judah begin by welcoming three new parents on the Bridgeway staff to discuss what becoming parents has taught them about themselves and God. Next, Brian and Judah discuss common practices that harm our communication and how to avoid them. They close with a discussion of a Christianity Today article that shows how the writings of Paul in the New Testament can teach the church how to overcome polarization.

How to Break Eight Toxic Communication Habits from TIME Magazine

Paul's Prescription for a Polarized Church from Christianity Today

Links to Other Content:

Bridgeway's Faith & Culture Seminars:

https://www.bridgeway.church/faith-culture/

Bridgeway's Sermons:

https://www.bridgeway.church/sermons/

Pastor Lance Hahn Podcast:

https://www.accessmore.com/pd/Thought-Revolution-with-Lance-Hahn

Season 5, Ep 38

In this episode, recorded the day before Election Day, Pastor Brian and Pastor Judah talk about what they have observed during this election cycle. They discuss what is concerning them and what they are hopeful about as we look to the future.

The Antidote for Election Anxiety from Christianity Today

Links to Other Content:

Bridgeway's Faith & Culture Seminars:

https://www.bridgeway.church/faith-culture/

Bridgeway's Sermons:

https://www.bridgeway.church/sermons/

Pastor Lance Hahn Podcast:

https://www.accessmore.com/pd/Thought-Revolution-with-Lance-Hahn

Season 5, Ep 37

On this episode, Pastors Brian and Judah begin by talking about the recent social media trend of rejection 'therapy.' Then, they explore the differences between stress and burnout, and why it's important to recognize the difference. Last, they discuss if Christians can celebrate Halloween and play a game of Blessed or Stressed.

Links:

Rejection Therapy is Trending on TikTok. Here's What Experts Have to Say About It, from CNN

Rejection Therapy is All the Rage on TikTok Don't Count on It Working, from Fast Company

What's The Difference Between Stress and Burnout, from Self Magazine

Links to Other Content:

Bridgeway's Faith & Culture Seminars:

https://www.bridgeway.church/faith-culture/

Bridgeway's Sermons:

https://www.bridgeway.church/sermons/

Pastor Lance Hahn Podcast:

https://www.accessmore.com/pd/Thought-Revolution-with-Lance-Hahn

Season 5, Ep 36

In this episode, Pastor Brian and Pastor Judah begin by welcoming Kim Nieto, one of Bridgeway's Prayer Team leaders, to the studio for a conversation about the spiritual gift of prophecy. Next, they talk about how we can get better at spotting disinformation and misinformation. Finally, they look at how churches can do a better job of making space for young adults.

"How to Spot Lies in the Age of Misinformation" from Relevant Magazine

"The Real Reason Churches Have a Young Adult Void" from Relevant Magazine

Links to Other Content:

Bridgeway's Faith & Culture Seminars:

https://www.bridgeway.church/faith-culture/

Bridgeway's Sermons:

https://www.bridgeway.church/sermons/

Pastor Lance Hahn Podcast:

https://www.accessmore.com/pd/Thought-Revolution-with-Lance-Hahn

Season 5, Ep 35

In this episode, Pastor Brian and Pastor Judah begin by talking about why they haven't been talking about the election on the show, and how they're getting ready to vote. Then, the discuss the anxiety many of us feel to reach life milestones and achievements, and they look at a healthier way of thinking out our lives and priorities. Last, they look at how Canadian churches are tackling the issue of medical assistance in denying, and weigh how Christians should think about euthanasia.

"The Impossible Promise of 'Making It'" from Vox

"Evangelicals Struggle to Preach Life in the Top Country for Assisted Death" from Christianity Today 

"Older Adults are Calling Out Things They Think are a Huge Waste of Money, and I Never Considered Some of Them" from Buzzfeed

Links to Other Content:

Bridgeway's Faith & Culture Seminars:

https://www.bridgeway.church/faith-culture/

Bridgeway's Sermons:

https://www.bridgeway.church/sermons/

Pastor Lance Hahn Podcast:

https://www.accessmore.com/pd/Thought-Revolution-with-Lance-Hahn

Season 5, Ep 34

On this episode, Pastor Judah is on vacation, so Pastor Brian welcomes several guests to the studio. First, he had Josh Uht discuss recent findings about imposter syndrome, and how we can keep it from sabotaging us. Next, Pastor Anthony Lipscomb joins him to talk about maintaining confidence when we are criticized. Finally, Mark and Lisa Roome, who lead Bridgeway's BridgeBuilders ministry, talk with him about a recent article in Christianity Today about making the most of our retirement years.

Call Your Own Bluff from BBC Science Focus

How to Stay Confident When You're Being Criticized from The Friendly Mind

Boomers: Serve Like Your Whole Life is Ahead of You from Christianity Today

Gen Z is Bringing Back "Vintage" Point-and-Shoot Cameras from The Wirecutter

Links to Other Content:

Bridgeway's Faith & Culture Seminars:

https://www.bridgeway.church/faith-culture/

Bridgeway's Sermons:

https://www.bridgeway.church/sermons/

Pastor Lance Hahn Podcast:

https://www.accessmore.com/pd/Thought-Revolution-with-Lance-Hahn

Season 5, Ep 33

In this episode, Pastors Brian and Judah talk about the misinformation about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. They discuss the incentives politicians have to spread misinformation and the real-world harm it does.  Next, they look at new research around the 'dangers' of loving your job and talk about how to keep work in its proper place.  Finally, they welcome BYA student Noah Hamm to the studio to talk about some of the specific challenges Gen Z men are facing in society.

Haitians in Ohio find solidarity at church after chaotic week of false pet-eating claims, from The Associated Press

Why Thousands of Haitians Have Settled in Springfield, Ohio, from the New York Times

The Passion Paradox: The Dark Side of Loving What You Do, from the NueroLeadership Institute

Links to Other Content:

Bridgeway's Faith & Culture Seminars:

https://www.bridgeway.church/faith-culture/

Bridgeway's Sermons:

https://www.bridgeway.church/sermons/

Pastor Lance Hahn Podcast:

https://www.accessmore.com/pd/Thought-Revolution-with-Lance-Hahn