There is definitely a written AND unwritten dress code in Christian culture. Burt and Mark welcome Kim Willey and Denise Harper to the show to discuss why Christians dress differently. We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” We can’t wait to hear from you! Please share Why Do Christians...? with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Why Do Christian...
May 12, 2024
What even is getting saved? What are Christians getting saved from? Do I need to be saved? Find out in this week’s episode. We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” We can’t wait to hear from you! Please share Why Do Christians...? with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Why Do Christians...? is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star r...
May 05, 2024•34 min
Why do Christians have their own music stations? We invite Bill Sammons to talk about why he started not one, but TWO Christian radio stations in his career. We discuss the importance of Christian radio, and why Mark Dickey is his favorite afternoon show host of all time. We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” We can’t wait to hear from you! Please...
Apr 21, 2024
Praying for your food is one of those staple Christian things you do, but why? Is praying for your food important? Find out in this week’s episode. We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” We can’t wait to hear from you! Please share Why Do Christians...? with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Why Do Christians...? is still growing, and your posi...
Apr 14, 2024
How can Jesus be God if God is God, and Jesus is Jesus? It’s all very confusing. Good thing Pastor Burt is here to help! We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” We can’t wait to hear from you! Please share Why Do Christians...? with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Why Do Christians...? is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rati...
Apr 07, 2024
Have you ever wondered why Christians celebrate Easter? What’s the big deal, or why isn’t it a bigger deal? Join Mark Dickey and Burt Miller as they discuss why Christians celebrate Easter. We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” We can’t wait to hear from you! Please share Why Do Christians...? with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Why Do Chri...
Mar 31, 2024
Three days before Easter Jesus died on the Cross. Why is that remembered as a good thing? Why do Christians call it Good Friday? Find out on this week's episode. If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at wearethebridge.org If you’d like to learn more about Pastor Burt’s ministry, visit solidground.church We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org wit...
Mar 24, 2024
Alcohol is so present in scripture, yet Christians have so many different views on it. Is it okay to drink alcohol? is it okay to get drunk? Find out on this week's episode. If you need help with addiction, https://www.celebraterecovery.com/ The Bridge Community Calendar https://www.wearethebridge.org/local/calendar/ If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at wearethebridge.org If you’d like to learn more about Pastor Burt’s ministry, visit solidground.churc...
Mar 17, 2024
As welcoming as Christian churches try to be, oftentimes it’s still a bit difficult to find community. Whether you’re a new Christian joining your first church; or trying to find deeper relationships at a church you already attend, this episode is for you. If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at wearethebridge.org If you’d like to learn more about Pastor Burt’s ministry, visit solidground.church We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christi...
Mar 10, 2024
"What's the fastest way to start a debate? Have Christians talk about their thoughts on Creation, The Big Bang, Evolution, and really any form of science. Further Reading suggested by Pastor Burt, Case For Christ by Lee Strobel Cold Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace Evidence That Demands a Verdict by Josh and Sean McDowell The photo of the weasel riding a woodpecker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMnjhxsm-Gc" If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at ...
Mar 03, 2024
Our culture will tell you to pay back wrong for wrong, but Jesus doesn’t. Why? In this episode we cover the concept of forgiveness, why we should practice it, and why it’s so hard to do sometimes. If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at wearethebridge.org If you’d like to learn more about Pastor Burt’s ministry, visit solidground.church We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your question...
Feb 25, 2024
Over the years we’ve come up with a lot of ways to swear without swearing. What does the Bible say about that? And what does it really mean to take the Lord’s name in vain? If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at wearethebridge.org If you’d like to learn more about Pastor Burt’s ministry, visit solidground.church We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebri...
Feb 13, 2024
Or do they? What does scripture say about it? We take a deep dive into the film ratings system and how you can determine if a movie is appropriate for your faith walk. Plugged In Movie Review https://www.pluggedin.com/movies/ If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at wearethebridge.org If you’d like to learn more about Pastor Burt’s ministry, visit solidground.church We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a futur...
Feb 04, 2024
The extent of many Christians’ faith starts and ends with attending church services. Why do we go? Why do we go once a week? Is online church okay? Do I have to talk to people? Mark and Burt unpack it all in this week’s episode. If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at wearethebridge.org If you’d like to learn more about Pastor Burt’s ministry, visit solidground.church We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a fu...
Jan 28, 2024
Yeah, it’s an awkward topic, but we’re going there! What is the fascination behind Christians’ desire to have people believe what they believe? Here's that Penn Jillette Clip we used in this episode... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPe3NGgzYQ0 If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at wearethebridge.org If you’d like to learn more about Pastor Burt’s ministry, visit solidground.church We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, o...
Jan 21, 2024
One thing that is especially unique about the Christian faith is the concept of baptism. Why did Jesus command us to be baptized? Why are there so many different interpretations of baptism? Find out why in this week's episode of Why Do Christians…? If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at wearethebridge.org If you’d like to learn more about Pastor Burt’s ministry, visit solidground.church We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith...
Jan 14, 2024
Why are there so many different types of Bibles? Which one is right for me? In this episode, we dive into the history of Bible translations and why picking your first Bible doesn't have to be a daunting task. If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at wearethebridge.org If you’d like to learn more about Pastor Burt’s ministry, visit solidground.church We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send y...
Jan 07, 2024
Quiet times, devotions, Bible studies, prayer. They’re all referring to the same practice of slowing down your pace and connecting with God. But why do Christians do it? In this episode, Mark and Pastor Burt unpack why Christians have quiet times. If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at wearethebridge.org If you’d like to learn more about Pastor Burt’s ministry, visit solidground.church We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith,...
Dec 31, 2023
It really is a controversial question; but in this exclusive episode, Mark and Burt get to the bottom of it. If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at wearethebridge.org If you’d like to learn more about Pastor Burt’s ministry, visit solidground.church We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” We can’t wait to he...
Dec 24, 2023
What is Christianese? It's a bit of an oxymoron because it's a term that explains the strange words and phrases that Christians use that non-Christians do not. In this episode, we unpack some of the strange things Christians say. If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at wearethebridge.org If you’d like to learn more about Pastor Burt’s ministry, visit solidground.church We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a f...
Dec 17, 2023
Seems obvious, right? But plenty of non-Christians celebrate Christmas, too. In this episode we discuss the reason for the season (The Christmas season that is, not Winter, we know why Winter happens ;)). If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at wearethebridge.org If you’d like to learn more about Pastor Burt’s ministry, visit solidground.church We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your ...
Dec 10, 2023
It’s a common question: if there really is a God, then why is there still suffering in the world? In this episode, we tackle why there is suffering in the world and why Christians suffer as well. If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at wearethebridge.org If you’d like to learn more about Pastor Burt’s ministry, visit solidground.church We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions...
Dec 03, 2023
I’m sure you’ve seen a sign for “John 3:16” somewhere. Maybe on a bumper sticker, billboard, or the endzone of a football game. In this episode, we dive into the significance of the world’s most quoted Bible verse. If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at wearethebridge.org If you’d like to learn more about Pastor Burt’s ministry, visit solidground.church We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! ...
Nov 26, 2023
What’s the deal with grace, and why is it so “amazing?” In this episode, Mark and Burt discuss the fundamental pillar of Christianity which is, grace. If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at wearethebridge.org If you’d like to learn more about Pastor Burt’s ministry, visit solidground.church We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subje...
Nov 19, 2023
Christians put a big emphasis on marriage. In this episode, Mark and Burt discuss what scripture says about this special union. If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at wearethebridge.org If you’d like to learn more about Pastor Burt’s ministry, visit solidground.church We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” ...
Nov 12, 2023
I think everyone hopes that there is something after we die. Why do Christians think that Heaven is real? In this special episode, Mark and Burt discuss Heaven on the one-year anniversary of their mothers' passing away. If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at wearethebridge.org If you’d like to learn more about Pastor Burt’s ministry, visit solidground.church We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future epis...
Nov 05, 2023
Who are Mark and Burt? In this episode you’ll hear why they chose to follow Jesus and become Christians. You might also learn some random facts about them. Why Burt goes to Florida every year, and why Mark doesn’t. If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at wearethebridge.org If you’d like to learn more about Pastor Burt’s ministry, visit solidground.church We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! ...
Oct 29, 2023
What's the deal with demons? What are they? What do they look like? How do I know if I’m hearing from God or Satan? And should we be afraid? Join Mark Dickey and Burt Miller as they discuss why Christians believe in demons. If you’d like to hear Mark on The Afternoon Show on The Bridge, listen online at wearethebridge.org If you’d like to learn more about Pastor Burt’s ministry, visit solidground.church We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future ...
Oct 23, 2023
Have you ever wondered why Christians have so many different kinds of churches? What even is a denomination? If they are all Christian, shouldn’t they all get along, or be the same? Why do churches split? How do I know which church to choose? How do I know what I believe? What If I’m going to the wrong church? Join Mark Dickey and Burt Miller as they discuss why Christians have denominations. Online Church Directory for Delmarva (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia) and South New Jersey at https://www....
Oct 15, 2023
Have you ever wondered why Christians are so obsessed with Chick-fil-a? Why are they so devoted to this brand above so many others? Is it okay to boycott businesses that contradict my faith values? Should we only give our money to businesses that share our beliefs and values? Join Mark Dickey and Burt Miller as they discuss why Christians love Chick-fil-a. We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethe...
Oct 08, 2023
