Bridgetown Audio Podcast

From the series "Advent 2020." In week three of our Advent series we explore the theme of peace.

In this four part Bridgetown Daily special, we will lean into the season of Advent. Exploring the traditional themes of love, joy, peace, and hope. Listen along weekly for an overview and exploration of each theme.

From the series "Advent 2020." In week two of our Advent series we explore the theme of joy.

In this four part Bridgetown Daily special, we will lean into the season of Advent. Exploring the traditional themes of love, joy, peace, and hope. Listen along weekly for an overview and exploration of each theme.

From the series "Advent 2020." Christmas is the reality that God shows up in the mess and therefore Christmas means God loves you.

From the series "Gospel of Matthew." The upside down reality of the Kingdom of Heaven is that it is marked by grace and justice. The two collide and are defined for the apprentice of Jesus in the Parable of the workers in the Vineyard. In this parable he reiterates a central tenant of life in the Kingdom; that the last will be first.

From "Vision Series 2020." Following the 2020 election, with its disputed result and our divided nation, we offer a pastoral word on how to follow Jesus through the coming season.

Listen to a short pastoral word, the reading of a Psalm, and a moment of prayer for the peace and prosperity of our nation during this Election Day.

From the series "Gospel of Matthew." Jesus reveals the upside down nature of the Kingdom of God to the rich young ruler, inviting his followers to lay down anything that hinders them and to remember that it will be worth it.

Listen to a discussion from Tristen Collins, author of "Why Emotions Matter," on how to prepare for what could be a difficult end to an already long year. Emotions are important, and we want followers of Jesus to consider how to respond when feelings run high.

From "Vision Series 2020." Guest teacher Darrell Johnson is with us to discuss the prophetic vision found in the book of Daniel and what we can learn from it in our current cultural moment.

From "Vision Series 2020." As followers of Jesus, we are called to a long obedience in the same direction. But how do stay on the path of our spiritual journey in the face of such great odds? With COVID-19, racial injustice, socio-political unrest, and an economic crisis, how do we stay in this for the long haul?

From "Vision Series 2020." How are followers of Jesus meant to engage in a post-Christian culture? Is there a third way to live in this world other than merging or separating? Listen along as we continue our Vision Series and learn how to become a "creative minority" now and into the future.

From "Vision Series 2020." There is a direct link between how you live now and who you become in the future. We don’t become like Jesus by accident. So how do we change? How do we endure a global pandemic and remain on the journey of spiritual transformation? Listen along as we layout a "Rule of Life" for Covid-19.

From "Vision Series 2020." This year, we take a different approach than regular. The cascade effect of a global pandemic, recession, a summer of violence between police and protestors, wildfires, and our city on the front page of international news on a reoccurring basis has left us exhausted. Is there a way to get through 2020 without permanent damage to our soul? Or more: could there be a way to come out the other side more mature than ever before? And full of joy?

From the "Race & Justice Event with Bryan Loritts." Every New Testament point has an Old Testament picture. In Session 3, Dr. Loritts discusses the Old Testament picture of love and how it intersects with issues of race and ethnic unity.

From the "Race & Justice Event with Bryan Loritts." In Session 2, special guests Michelle Jones, Dr. Leroy Haynes, David Valenzuela, and Renjy Abraham join Dr. Bryan Loritts and John Mark Comer for a discussion about the Black and Brown experience in America, how social media has shaped the conversation on race, how to bring others into the "beloved community" and so much more.

From the "Race & Justice Event with Bryan Loritts." In Session 1, Dr. Loritts discusses Critical Race Theory and how it must be approached with nuance. He also examines the ideas of white privilege, systemic racism, reparations, and affirmative action. Listen along as we learn about what the Gospel of Jesus has to say about race and justice.

From the series "Race & Justice." Pastor and author Dr. Bryan Loritts discusses the multiethnic church of the New Testament as we learn from Ephesians 2.

For years, we have been searching and praying for a building that Bridgetown Church could call home. Now we are excited to celebrate all the work that has been accomplished, both in building renovations and your faithful generosity. Listen as church leaders from around our city speak into the life and future of Bridgetown and pray a blessing over us.

From the series "Gospel of Matthew." In this text, Jesus uses the model of the eunuch to invite his hearers to expand their vision for relational flourishing in the family of God.

From the series "Gospel of Matthew." Is marriage a contract, or a covenant? Is the love that lasts a lifetime a fiery passion of desire, or something else? Is divorce a necessary evil to “be true to yourself,” or a rupture of a deep union? Jesus’ teaching on divorce is based in his vision of marriage, which is as radical today as it was nearly two thousand years ago.

From the series "Gospel of Matthew." Jesus understands what it means to owe a debt. On the cross, he died for betrayers, deniers, hypocrites; you and me. The parable of the unmerciful servant reminds us of how forgiven we are, so that we would be liberated to forgive others.