Jubilee Bridge's Ask Adam

Welcome to the Ask Adam Podcast, your laid-back hub for exploring faith and community. In each episode, we dive into approachable conversations, share relatable messages, and sprinkle in some good-natured humor. Whether you've been part of our community for ages or you're just curious about spirituality, this podcast is designed with you in mind. We keep it authentic, keep it lighthearted, and keep it focused on the things that truly count.

But here's the exciting part – we want to hear from you! Feel free to throw any questions our way. Whether it's about faith, life's twists and turns, or anything that's on your mind, we're ready for the conversation. So, grab your favorite beverage, hit that play button, and let's embark on this shared journey of faith and community, where curiosity is encouraged, and every question finds a warm welcome.

1. Ive been taught that Jesus was 100% God and 100% Man, I don’t doubt that, although I am curious as to why Jesus would need to be ministered too by angels.(matthew 4:11) What could Angels teach the Son of God - Noah

2. Hi Pastor Adam, Not sure if this was asked previously - apologies it was already asked. My question was about interpreting the bible in the historical context or modern context. The culture, customs etc were vastly different during the times the different books were written. 

3.Some of the teachings are relevant to the customs of those times, but would be totally out of place in today's world. Take the role of women in society (or church specifically)for example - women were expected to provide a supportive and obedient role, and any leadership role was actively discouraged. Even Paul discouraged women to have an active leadership role in the church. And that was ok because it reflected the prevailing customs of that time. However - how do we reconcile these teachings in the modern context? Do you think we should adapt the teachings of the bible to better reflect modern context? Or should we just take the spirit of teachings and the message and apply to the modern context ? Would love to hear your thoughts! BTW: I loved your message today about Jesus' interaction with the Samaritan woman by the well - Jesus was really beyond his times, engaging with a woman and considering her worthy of his time - talking about the nature of worship and revealing he was the Messiah, to the surprise of his disciples. And this question was triggered by that message, Pastor! - Raju

4.My question is about preaching and evangelizing to the Gentiles - did Jesus include the gentiles during his preachings? From all accounts in the Gospels, Jesus' focus was on the Jews during his teachings (although he did ask his disciples to spread the Gospel around the world in the end ). Was the idea of gentiles being included start with Peter's vision, and then Paul's travels and teachings? - Raju

5. The promise at Jesus birth was ‘peace on earth’ yet there are wars raging… isn’t that a false prophecy? From Tony from San Mateo

6. How can church be relevant still when it’s thousands of years old… nothing else from that time is relevant From Monty

7. How many prophecies did the birth, life and death of Jesus fulfill? How do we know - if you include the non-cannon books, are there even more we don’t traditionally know about?

Welcome to the Ask Adam Podcast, your laid-back hub for exploring faith and community. In each episode, we dive into approachable conversations, share relatable messages, and sprinkle in some good-natured humor. Whether you've been part of our community for ages or you're just curious about spirituality, this podcast is designed with you in mind. We keep it authentic, keep it lighthearted, and keep it focused on the things that truly count.

But here's the exciting part – we want to hear from you! Feel free to throw any questions our way. Whether it's about faith, life's twists and turns, or anything that's on your mind, we're ready for the conversation. So, grab your favorite beverage, hit that play button, and let's embark on this shared journey of faith and community, where curiosity is encouraged, and every question finds a warm welcome.

1. Why is our flesh (body) our enemy? - From Antoine
2. How do you interpret your own tongue when you're praying? Do husband and wife interpret each other's tongue like a form of interconnectedness or imprinting? Could you elaborate this question on Wednesday night service? Thank you, Pastor Adam - Miranda
3. If Paul was around and was going to write a new epistle and it was to jubilee bridge what do you think it would say? From Emil (guitar player)
4. You mentioned our enemies are the devil, our flesh & the world… how does one know which one we’re facing? - From Cheryl from Redding
5. Is there a method to preparing a sermon? - From Gus
6. Why don’t you wear a collar or robe like a priest? From Eric (from Texas)
7. I went to your church and the music was too loud and you don’t play hymns… why?? From Karol from holister
8. Many years ago, there was a young man at Jubilee. His name was Benji, who sang at Jubilee Christian Center. He tragically died in a motorcycle accident. As Christians, how are we to understand, spiritually, when accidents or sickness leads to death or loss of life, etc? It seems to lead to the "what if" game. Does God see our end when accidents or bad decisions lead to our tragic events? Is it our fault, devils works, or God's will that leads to these "accidents"? - Chris Flores

Welcome to the Ask Adam Podcast, your laid-back hub for exploring faith and community. In each episode, we dive into approachable conversations, share relatable messages, and sprinkle in some good-natured humor. Whether you've been part of our community for ages or you're just curious about spirituality, this podcast is designed with you in mind. We keep it authentic, keep it lighthearted, and keep it focused on the things that truly count.

But here's the exciting part – we want to hear from you! Feel free to throw any questions our way. Whether it's about faith, life's twists and turns, or anything that's on your mind, we're ready for the conversation. So, grab your favorite beverage, hit that play button, and let's embark on this shared journey of faith and community, where curiosity is encouraged, and every question finds a warm welcome.

1. Why did the demons, “Legion”, ask Jesus to send them into the heard of pigs? Why did they fear just being cast out of the man? What was the significance of the pig? And why was there even a pig heard around if Jews do not eat pork? - Ryan Welch
   
    
2.  Luke 16:13 through 15 my question is how do you worship money so I know that I'm not doing it - William
   
   
   
3. Hey Pastor Adam and Jessica, I had a question regarding biblical literacy. What does that really mean to be biblically literate? Is it just knowing how to read the books of the bible as not all of the books of the bible should be read the same? Or Is it someone's ability to quote scripture? Or something else? Thank you and God Bless - Noah Flores
   
   
   
4. Hey, what do you guys think Jesus was doing for the 3 days he was dead? - Gabe
   
   
   
5. Who do you guys listen to for inspiration? - From Jeremy
   
   
6. Why is our flesh (body) our enemy? - From Antoine
   
   
7. What Bible college do you recommend ? - From Donna

Welcome to the Ask Adam Podcast, your laid-back hub for exploring faith and community. In each episode, we dive into approachable conversations, share relatable messages, and sprinkle in some good-natured humor. Whether you've been part of our community for ages or you're just curious about spirituality, this podcast is designed with you in mind. We keep it authentic, keep it lighthearted, and keep it focused on the things that truly count.

But here's the exciting part – we want to hear from you! Feel free to throw any questions our way. Whether it's about faith, life's twists and turns, or anything that's on your mind, we're ready for the conversation. So, grab your favorite beverage, hit that play button, and let's embark on this shared journey of faith and community, where curiosity is encouraged, and every question finds a warm welcome.

1. Did Jesus die a virgin? - box
   
   
2.  The teaching from the last Sunday when you went back to the beginning of the Bible Got me thinking. If humans were created in the image of God, but were originally created with a knowledge of good and evil, does this mean the first sin made us less like God from our now common knowledge of morality? - Josh Welch (APP)
   
   
   
3. Sunday Service: Does our appearance change after resurrection?
   
   
4.  Why is Jesus referred to as the ‘stone that the builders rejected’? - Donny 
   
   
5.  You kept saying ‘as tradition says’ in regards to Moses being the writer of Genesis… do you not believe so? - From Sam
   
   
6.  In terms of the Book of Job. How is it that the author would have known, all that had taken place within heaven and between the heavenly council? Is Job literal or just a story like some of Jesus's teachings - Josh Welch (APP)

Welcome to the Ask Adam Podcast, your laid-back hub for exploring faith and community. In each episode, we dive into approachable conversations, share relatable messages, and sprinkle in some good-natured humor. Whether you've been part of our community for ages or you're just curious about spirituality, this podcast is designed with you in mind. We keep it authentic, keep it lighthearted, and keep it focused on the things that truly count.

This is a very special episode as we were graciously accompanied by our beloved friends Bishop Michael Pitts and Pastor Jason Sides. With their combined 91 years of ministry, church planting, admin roles, counselors and more. They have come together to tackle your questions! PLEASE do not feel discouraged if your question wasn't answered for the sake of time we had to limit the amount of questions the Pastors could work through! However continue to sumbit any questions you might have!

1. As pastors and a bishop, what do you see as your role in the upcoming presidential election? - Jay W (Online)
2.  • Suicide is the number two cause of death for young people today, "unintentional injury" is number one. If a Christian commits suicide, will they go to Heaven? - Jay W (Online)
3.  • What in your opinions is the most misinterpreted scripture in the Bible? - Jeremy (Adam)
4.  • Do any of you feel that we are closer to revival or ruin as a nation - Kris (Adam)
5.  • There seems to be a fine line between “revelation” and “blasphemy” - is there a right/wrong way to discern between the two? For example the theology of the Pre-Adamic Race, while it makes sense to me, and should I completely embrace it… it is a major revelation! But in the same breath, dogmatic Christians call it blasphemy, who is “right” is there a way to tell? - Thanks - Jessica
6.  • What advice would you give to any up & coming minister in today’s world?? - Fuel question (Adam) Has family ever been an obstacle in your ministries? - Jack (Adam)
7.  • I am trying to become a Pastor, what would be the most effective way of doing that? - Matteo, Age 17
8.  • When did you know it was your purpose to be pastors and spread the word? What signs did you see, hear to know? I personally have had horses on my heart ever since I can remember, but how can I know if that is my calling or my human body dream? - Carley Flores - I want to serve him. I am struggling with finding the purpose or hearing his voice to guide me. Do I need to practice patience, keep searching, or is he telling me but I just don't hear it? - Carlos (APP)
9.  • If you were to sit down and have coffee with Jesus, what’s the one question you’d ask Him?
10.  • If Jesus died for my sins today, tomorrow and forevermore, when I die, what am I going to be judged for? Is judgement for the unbeliever? - Izzy (Lobby)

Welcome to the Ask Adam Podcast, your laid-back hub for exploring faith and community. In each episode, we dive into approachable conversations, share relatable messages, and sprinkle in some good-natured humor. Whether you've been part of our community for ages or you're just curious about spirituality, this podcast is designed with you in mind. We keep it authentic, keep it lighthearted, and keep it focused on the things that truly count.

But here's the exciting part – we want to hear from you! Feel free to throw any questions our way. Whether it's about faith, life's twists and turns, or anything that's on your mind, we're ready for the conversation. So, grab your favorite beverage, hit that play button, and let's embark on this shared journey of faith and community, where curiosity is encouraged, and every question finds a warm welcome.

1. Sunday Service: What was the first “diet” did Adam and Eve have, did they eat meat?
2. Are we living in the last days? If so what shall we do? - From Angelina Z 
3. Why don’t people live as long as in the Bible days? - From Sean
4. Wikipedia describes Nephilim as: mysterious beings or people in the Bible traditionally imagined as being of great size and strength who were on the earth and had children with the humans. Could it be possible THEY under the dominion of the ruler of Egypt at the time built the pyramids? Or does that throw off the ‘timeline’.
5. This is not intended to be vain but just a simple question about the fall of mankind. If God is all knowing and all powerful why did he create the Serpent, or mankind in general, if he knew they were going to fall. Did God want sin to enter humankind? If not why can we still sin? - Anonymous (APP)
6. The teaching from the last Sunday when you went back to the beginning of the Bible Got me thinking. If humans were created in the image of God, but were originally created with a knowledge of good and evil, does this mean the first sin made us less like God from our now common knowledge of morality? - Josh Welch (APP)
7. Former Catholic here, does purgatory exist? - Jay W (APP)
8. How did the serpent enter the garden if the angels were guarding and protecting it? - William
9.  I wanted to ask about Julian and what Pastor Adam and Pastor Jessica  thought about "Why would someone who went to a Christian pre-school, Christian elementary school, graduate from a Christian high school and then graduate from a Christian University, then after much thought decide not to believe in God, Jesus or the Holy Spirit? Where was the hole in his foundation. Did I fail in my role as his Godfather because he never discussed his doubts with me? Does Proverbs 22:6 actually mean he will return to our Heavenly Father or is it a warning not to let him have his own way when he was young. Also, have they had any experience with this type of situation with someone
    they know? Thank you. - Chris Flores

Welcome to the Ask Adam Podcast, your laid-back hub for exploring faith and community. In each episode, we dive into approachable conversations, share relatable messages, and sprinkle in some good-natured humor. Whether you've been part of our community for ages or you're just curious about spirituality, this podcast is designed with you in mind. We keep it authentic, keep it lighthearted, and keep it focused on the things that truly count.

But here's the exciting part – we want to hear from you! Feel free to throw any questions our way. Whether it's about faith, life's twists and turns, or anything that's on your mind, we're ready for the conversation. So, grab your favorite beverage, hit that play button, and let's embark on this shared journey of faith and community, where curiosity is encouraged, and every question finds a warm welcome.

1.  In Psalm 92:10 the writer mentions a unicorn which is a mythological creature. Does this not bring the Bible into question? From Rey
2. I’m against so much adversity and problems yet I pray, why does God not change my situation? From Sheri 
3. I’ve been to your church so how can you say Jesus is the only way to heaven? From Gary
4. HONOR -  When the Bible says to honor your mother/Father what does that mean? Anonymous
5. Heard your last podcast on masturbation…couldn’t it be argued that masturbation can keep one from sinning? Anonymous
6. Is there significance of the right ear in the Bible? President trump was injured in right ear - From Milly 
7. Why isn’t God more involved in our politics? From Brenden 
8. How do we handle politics today? - Debbie Calpito
9. HONOR -  What is the difference between Respecting and Honoring? - Anonymous
10. Hello pastors. In Mark 15:38-39 " "The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, saw how he died, he said, "Surely this man was the Son of God!' can you please explain what the passage means by the centurion saying, "surely this man was the son of God." How did the centurion come to that realization? Since this centurion was a Roman officer, I'd imagine it would've had to be something spectacular for him to come to that conclusion. Is it from the curtain being torn? I don't really understand that. Any insite you can give. Me would be very much appreciated. Love the podcast. Thank you. - Brandon G

Welcome to the Ask Adam Podcast, your laid-back hub for exploring faith and community. In each episode, we dive into approachable conversations, share relatable messages, and sprinkle in some good-natured humor. Whether you've been part of our community for ages or you're just curious about spirituality, this podcast is designed with you in mind. We keep it authentic, keep it lighthearted, and keep it focused on the things that truly count.

But here's the exciting part – we want to hear from you! Feel free to throw any questions our way. Whether it's about faith, life's twists and turns, or anything that's on your mind, we're ready for the conversation. So, grab your favorite beverage, hit that play button, and let's embark on this shared journey of faith and community, where curiosity is encouraged, and every question finds a warm welcome.


1 - What is the difference between a declaration & a decree?

 
2 - When was a moment when you were able to see a declaration come into manifestation?

 
3 - It seems contradictory that God would have us follow his commandments, word, and lead, while not being held by those rules. If we can't kill, how can he wipe out entire nations? - Anonymous

 
4 - What’s the difference between speaking in tongues and praying in tongues?

 
5 - Are interracial marriages forbidden in the Bible?

 
6 - Does God relate to any specific ethnicity? If we were created in “his image” is there a nationality or ethnicity that coincides with? - Maddo

7 - Is Masturbation a sin?

8 - How are we as Christians supposed to reconcile the stories of the Bible, with what the world describes as fact and archaeological evidence of earths age, early human species, dinosaurs, etc.? - Sophia

9 - I love God, yet I disagree with some of his actions, is this allowed or am I going to hell for not being agreeable? - Anonymous

Welcome to the Ask Adam + Podcast, your laid-back hub for exploring faith and community. In each episode, we dive into approachable conversations, share relatable messages, and sprinkle in some good-natured humor. Whether you've been part of our community for ages or you're just curious about spirituality, this podcast is designed with you in mind. We keep it authentic, keep it lighthearted, and keep it focused on the things that truly count.

But here's the exciting part – we want to hear from you! Feel free to throw any questions our way. Whether it's about faith, life's twists and turns, or anything that's on your mind, we're ready for the conversation. So, grab your favorite beverage, hit that play button, and let's embark on this shared journey of faith and community, where curiosity is encouraged, and every question finds a warm welcome.

Questions:

1. We have had quite a few Mothers and sisters who have passed on at a young age (50,60,70’s) this past year. My mind goes to the woman with the issue of blood and the years she suffered. Jesus said it was her faith that made her well. Was our faith not strong enough with regard to the ones who have passed on? - Chris Flores

2. Can we talk to the dead? - From boys from fuel

3. As being raised Roman Catholic, do you consider the sacraments as a valuable component missing from the Protestant denominations. For example the usefulness and accessibility of confession, which I personally believe can lead to sozo but on the other hand have also heard that it was used as blackmail at times historically. - Franco

4. Can I disagree with God's methods and philosophy, while also loving and respecting God? - Anonymous 

5. As someone who can't fully put my faith in god, or Christianity as a whole quite yet, although I am trying, I have a question that I've been pondering for quite some time now and seek your insight on. It's less on the philosophical side and more on the psychological/historical side of things. - essentially, I'd like to figure out more about how religion as a whole effects humans and our survival as a species on earth. To be more specific, how religion appears to be capable of becoming a nearly unbreakable base upon which to build our personalities, and various other aspects of our psyches when adopted from a young age (Or at any age for that matter, albeit more difficult to adopt). Aswell as being a nearly infinite source of hope and will to live. I found it very interesting that when looking at what religion is, and what it does for people from a psychological standpoint, I started to understand just one of the many reasons why religion is so important, not only to people's mental stability & fortitude, but to the survival of human kind as a whole. I know that psychology may not exactly be your area of expertise, but I figured that you may have some very useful insights or opinions to give on this topic given your extensive knowledge of, and history with the Bible and its teachings. Thanks. - Anonymous

6. On the subject of promises, in the 10 commandments, the only one that comes with a promise is to honor your father and mother and your days may be long. What does honor mean, because not all parents are good parents, and does this guarantee if you do honor your parents you will have a long life when we are also told we are not promised tomorrow? - Ryan Welch

7. How to you reconnect with God/Religion when it was used as a punishment growing up? I do believe and when I'm in church I can feel Gods grace. I have PTSD from this and would like to be freed from this stigma. Thank you. - Trisha 

Welcome to the Ask Adam Podcast, your laid-back hub for exploring faith and community. In each episode, we dive into approachable conversations, share relatable messages, and sprinkle in some good-natured humor. Whether you've been part of our community for ages or you're just curious about spirituality, this podcast is designed with you in mind. We keep it authentic, keep it lighthearted, and keep it focused on the things that truly count.

But here's the exciting part – we want to hear from you! Feel free to throw any questions our way. Whether it's about faith, life's twists and turns, or anything that's on your mind, we're ready for the conversation. So, grab your favorite beverage, hit that play button, and let's embark on this shared journey of faith and community, where curiosity is encouraged, and every question finds a warm welcome.


1 - What was the greatest miracle wither of you have witnessed in your walk with Christ? Not counting the birth of your children/Grandchildren which in my opinion is the greatest miracle of all! - Chris Flores

 
2 - As we know or comprehend a miracle is the impossible becoming possible sometimes within years or overnight… what do miracles mean to Him and what is God/Jesus’ description/definition of a miracle? - Carley Flores

 
3 - What is the difference between a miracle … sign and a Wonder?? - From Theo

 
4 - Which is the greatest of Jesus miracles?? - Enrique

 
5 - Are there more miracles in the Old Testament or New Testament?? - From the Ironmen  

 
6 - Can Miracles be “BAD”? Like the flood, or the plagues… PM