On this episode, Pastor Josh and Pastor Brian begin with a conversation about the decline of deep reading in Western culture and why that should concern us. Then, they introduce a new segment called "Better Than the News", where they share books, podcasts, and resources they are giving their attention to that are better than the news. Next, Pastor Judah joins the show to discuss new research on the health of America's pastors. He and Pastor Brian conclude the episode with a game of Blessed or Stressed.

Links

"Is the Decline of Reading Poisoning Our Politics" from Vox

"The Strengths and Struggles of Today's Pastors" from Barna

Bible Caddie podcast

BEMA podcast

Curiously, Kaitlyn podcast

Invitation to a Journey by M. Robert Mulholland

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

On this episode, Pastor Josh discusses what we have in common with the feud between the President and Elon, and what the book of Proverbs can teach us about it.

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

On this episode, Pastors Brian, Josh, and Judah begin by discussing a bill in Texas mandating that the Ten Commandments be displayed in public schools. They consider whether or not it is a good idea and how Christians should feel about it. Next, they examine the parallels between our pursuit of AI technology and the Tower of Babel story in the Book of Genesis, and explore ways to maintain a healthy use of AI. Then, as Elon Musk exits DOGE, they consider his legacy and discuss two of the most troubling funding cuts he and the department oversaw. They end the show with a new game, Hot Takes, where each of them shares an unpopular opinion that they sincerely hold and then defends it.

Links:

"Chaos for Millions in HIV/AIDS Treatment Program in Africa" from Christianity Today

PEPFAR on Wikipedia

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

On this episode, we welcome Dr. Erin Devers, professor of psychology at Indiana Wesleyan University, to the show to talk about her new book, The Unbiased Self: The Psychology of Overcoming Cognitive Bias. She helps us understand why we're biased and provides us with practical tools to use in order to be less biased in our thinking.

Links

Buy The Unbiased Self

Read an excerpt for free

More about Erin

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

On this episode, Pastor Josh and Pastor Judah begin with a conversation about behaviors and beliefs we need to get rid of if we're going to be happy. Next, Pastor Brian joins Pastor Josh to discuss the problem of temptation goods and how we can resist unhealthy temptations. Then, they welcome Bridgeway's Soul Care Director, David Heitzler, MFT, for a conversation about the limitations of AI therapy and the need for human relationships.

Links

"Temptation as a Public Policy Problem" from The Dispatch

"The (Artificial Intelligence) Therapist Can See You Now" from NPR

"Burro Racing Wins Over Backcountry Runners in Ode to Mining History" from The Associated Press

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

On this week's episode, Pastors Brian, Josh, and Judah start with a conversation about new research showing that Gen Z is the least able to tell fact from fiction online, and how all of us can become less gullible on the Internet. Then, they look at the multicultural background of Pope Leo XIV and consider how that background might influence his papacy. They also consider how their cultural backgrounds impact their leadership. Next, they talk about change. When is it helpful? When is it not? What are some ways we can assess if change is necessary? They conclude with a quiz where they attempt to distinguish between real and fake headlines.

Links:

"How Gen Z Became the Most Gullible Generation" from Politico

"How Well Can Americans Distinguish Real News Headlines From Fake Ones?" from YouGov

Misinformation Susceptibility Test

"Who is Pope Leo XIV?" from The New York Times

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

On this episode, we welcome Derek Teel from Dialed Health to the show to talk about fitness, cycling, and how he recovered from a near-death accident. Next, we look at the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and how Christians should think and pray about it. We also talk about what Warren Buffett, the new Avengers movie, and Genesis 1 & 2 have to teach us about the value of work.

Links:

Dialed Health

Dialed Health on Instagram

The Dialed Health Podcast

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

On this episode, our hosts welcome Cicely Corry, editorial director at Barna, to discuss some new research showing that Gen Z women are leaving the Church at a faster rate than Gen Z men. She also discusses how churches can reach this generation that is skeptical of church but still spiritually curious. Following the interview, they welcome two Bridgeway staff members, Emery Mena and Pastor Candace Lamphiear, to talk about their experiences as young women in the church and how churches can better reach this generation.

Links

Barna Group

Cicely Corry

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

In this episode, Pastors Brian, Judah, and Josh start by looking back on the life and legacy of Pope Francis, who passed away earlier this week. Then, with Earth Day falling on April 22, they consider what the Bible has to say about creation care and why Christians should care about the environment. Next, they look at three kinds of "no's" salespeople receive, and how understanding them can help us in our efforts to share our faith. They end with another round of Blessed or Stressed!

Links

"Francis, The First Latin American Pope, Dies at 88" from The New York Times

"Died: Pope Francis, Friend to Evangelicals" from Christianity Today

Katharine Heyhoe, Evangelical Climate Scientist

Evangelical Environmental Network

 

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

On this episode of Engaging Culture, Pastors Brian, Josh, and Judah begin with a conversation about the appropriateness of 'calling out' leaders when we aren't under their care. When is it right, and when is it problematic? Next, they look at the problematic case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's removal from the United States and what it says about the state of freedom in the United States. Then, they explore intuition versus impulsivity and discuss how, with God's help, we can develop a trustworthy intuition. They end the show with another round of Blessed or Stressed!

Links

"Who is Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Man ICE Mistakenly Deported?" from The Associated Press

"Can You Trust Your Gut? The Pros and Cons of Intuition" from National Geographic

"Invasion of the Home Humanoid Robots" from The New York Times

"Why Not Attend Your Own Funeral?" from The Washington Post

 

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