Bridgewater Hallstead’s Podcast

Mirror Images: Sexual Identity

History has not always reflected well on people of faith and those who identify as transgender. But followers of Jesus must both seek to understand the dynamics of transgenderism while responding in Christlike love to those who are wrestling with issues of identity. This message will help us understand how we arrived at this cultural moment, what God’s Word has to say about it, and how to wisely and lovingly respond to all people.

Genesis 1:26-28

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Speaker: Matt Pousseur 

Mirror Images: In His Own Image

What if we aren’t just animals but something more – created in the image of God? It would mean that all human life is equally sacred no matter your color, sex, size, or how little of life is left.

Genesis 1:26-27

Speaker: Matthew Pousseur 

Mirror Images: In the Beginning God

'In the beginning God' are some of the most important words to understand the world we live in. In the beginning God spoke creation into existence with design, intention, and purpose. This reality has powerful implications for some of the most important conversations of our day. We are not left to culture, opinion, or our own thoughts to determine the answers to these questions. God, through His Word, has made available for us the answers to questions about life, sexuality, gender, marriage, and more.

Whatever is most important in your life will ultimately serve as the grid in which you make your decisions through. In order to understand the world we live in, we must see our world through the right lens. God, the Creator of everything, is the ultimate source of life and truth. That reality must filter how we answer every ethical and moral question we encounter.

Genesis 1:1-3

Speaker: Matthew Pousseur 

Mother’s Day: Called on Purpose for a Purpose

We love moms at Bridgewater and so does God. In fact, God has incredible plans and purposes for women! Join us as we discover how God is using the season you are in right now to bring about His good plan in and through you. 

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Speaker: Matthew Pousseur

I Quit (being afraid): Waiting

I quit fear by waiting on God instead of striving to do it all on my own.

Psalm 46:1-11

Speaker: Josh Jones

I Quit (being afraid): Worship

I quit fear by worshipping God instead of worrying.

Matthew 14:27-33

Speaker: Matt Pousseur

I Quit (being afraid):Trusting

I quit fear and worry by trusting in God instead of myself. 

Exodus 16:2-27

Speaker: David Wyman

I Quit (being afraid): Confronting

He’s a terrible boss. Almost everything he says is a lie. He sucks the life out of you and anyone he’s around. He holds you back from so much joy and adventure. And yet so many continue to serve Him. Who is he? Fear. It’s time for you to turn in your resignation and quit fear.

Week 1: I quit fear by confronting lies and believing God's truth.

Matthew 6:23-24

Speaker: Matt Pousseur 

Death, Defeated

This weekend is a weekend of celebration. It’s a weekend of celebration because what we celebrate at Easter changed everything for humanity. It brings hope to those that are hopeless. It speaks new life to those who are desperate for a brighter future. In times of difficulties we cling to hope that our worst days won’t be all of our days, & Easter provides that hope!

1 Corinthians 15

Speaker: Matt Pousseur

In Tune: Confession and Repentance

Sin has a way of messing up so many things in our life, especially our connection to God. Before accepting the free gift of salvation, it’s what keeps us from a relationship with God. After accepting the free gift of salvation, sin can cause us to feel distant from God because we often feel guilty about what we did and think God must be mad at us. So we hide from God or are distance ourselves from Him. But Jesus didn’t go to the cross so we could have a cold distant relationship with our Heavenly Father. Repentance and confession are essential pieces to walk in a close relationship with God. 

Psalm 139:1-4; 23-24

Speaker: Matt Pousseur