The Something Different Podcast

In this episode, Pastor Craig sits down with Logan and Miley, fresh off their Awake Global trip to Denmark. They share stories from their time overseas—the team they served alongside, the culture they encountered, and the people and places that made an impact on them. Hear how God is moving in Denmark, what they experienced firsthand, and how the trip shaped the way they see the world around them. Logan and Miley also share how their experience opened their eyes to the everyday opportunities we all have to live on mission, love people well, and join God in what He is already doing right where we are.

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What happens when you say yes to God—even when you’re not quite sure where that yes will take you?

In this episode of Something Different, Pastor Craig sits down with Jeff and Rosie after their mission trip to Guinea-Bissau, West Africa. They begin by sharing the story behind the trip and what God had been stirring in their lives long before they ever boarded a plane.

Then the adventure begins. Jeff and Rosie take us along on their journey with Pastor Marty to visit friend of The Bridge, Ana, and experience the ministry happening through the YWAM base in Guinea-Bissau. They share stories from their travels, encounters with the people and culture, moments of ministry, and some of the experiences that impacted them most.

But the story doesn't end when the trip does.

As the conversation wraps up, Pastor Craig, Jeff, and Rosie talk about what God may be inviting The Bridge into next—and how what is happening thousands of miles away could become part of what God is doing right here through our church.

It's a conversation about listening, going, serving, and discovering what can happen when we're willing to say yes.

In this episode of Something Different, Pastor Craig sits down with Pastor Marty for a wide-ranging conversation about changing seasons, hiking the Grand Canyon, and the book of Revelation—and somehow, it all connects.

As summer comes to an end and fall begins, Pastor Marty shares some practical wisdom for navigating the transition and being intentional about the season ahead. He also shares about his recent trip to the Grand Canyon, where he hiked all the way to the bottom and back with his daughter, Sophie, and some of the lessons he learned along the way.

Finally, Pastor Craig and Pastor Marty talk about The Bridge’s current teaching series, This Too Shall Pass. Pastor Marty shares his perspective on the book of Revelation, what he’s learning through the series, and why its message matters for us today.

It’s a fun conversation filled with stories, practical wisdom, and plenty to think about as we head into a new season.

Money is one of the most important parts of our lives—and one of the hardest things to talk about. In this episode of Something Different, we're having an honest conversation about why money can feel so personal, how our upbringing shapes the way we spend and save, why every dollar needs a purpose, and what it really means to experience financial freedom.

Pastor Craig is joined by John Van Utrecht, who has led Financial Peace University, oversees FPU groups across all of our Bridge Church campuses, and has coached individuals and couples on their financial journey. They're also joined by Jason and Jill Ruiz, who share their personal story of going from living without a plan and struggling to make ends meet to creating a budget, preparing for retirement, and experiencing the peace that comes from taking control of their finances.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by money, just getting started, or simply want to be a better steward of what God has entrusted to you, this conversation is full of practical wisdom and real hope. As The Bridge prepares to launch Financial Peace University across all of our campuses, this episode offers a great introduction to the principles that have helped so many people find lasting financial peace.

Six women. Four hours of sleep a night. A team that had no idea what they'd said yes to.

Pastor Craig sits down with Beth Dierking, fresh off a scouting trip to Puerto Rico, to unpack what really happens when you say yes to a call you can't fully see yet — from a first-grade mission trip that captured her heart in the dust of a Mexican street, to a team the Lord called "a puzzle," to the tears, testimonies, and healing that showed up in ways no one planned for. If you've ever felt caught between comfort and calling, this one's for you.

What happens to a student's faith after high school? Why do some young adults stay connected to the church while others drift away? And what is this generation really longing for?

In this episode of Something Different, Pastor Craig sits down with Lizzy and Cade, two members of The Bridge's Summer Staff team. They share their personal journeys of moving from high school and youth group into adulthood and how their faith has grown, changed, and become their own along the way.

You'll hear firsthand about the role the church played during that transition, the challenges young adults face as they step into independence, and what they believe their generation is searching for most. Their honest perspectives provide valuable insight for parents, leaders, and anyone who wants to better understand the next generation.

Whether you're raising teenagers, investing in young adults, or navigating your own faith journey, this conversation offers encouragement, wisdom, and a fresh perspective on what it means to follow Jesus in today's world.

In this episode, Pastor Tommy shares stories and insights from the journey of the Centerville campus—from its launch on Easter Sunday in 2019 to where it is today, seven years later. You’ll hear how Pastor Tommy’s unique background has helped shape a church family that fights for one another and is known to get a little rowdy for Jesus.

In this episode Debbie Jarr and Neal Caylor share their experience of serving on a team that recently traveled to Asheville, NC to provide relief to the people hard hit by the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene.

It’s easy to preach about joy, but it’s much harder to live it when the world constantly tells you that you aren’t enough.

In this candid conversation, Pastor Craig and Pastor Marty peel back the curtain on their own lives—sharing the personal struggles they’ve faced even while leading a church. They move past the Sunday morning clichés to discuss the brutality of comparison and how it wages war on our personal identity.