Bridgewater Hallstead’s Podcast

Anxiety is another emotion that can easily take the driver’s seat in our lives. It can dominate our decisions, shift us from healthy preparedness to unhealthy obsession, and ultimately rob us of peace. While anxiety can serve a purpose—helping us stay alert and safe—how do we learn to walk in a way that brings peace instead of chaos?

Passage: Philippians 4:4-9

Speaker: David Wyman

Anger often shows up as our default response when we’re sad, anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed. It’s also the emotion most likely to bring shame and regret, because it tends to get us into trouble. In Inside Out, anger is shown as a powerful force—and in real life, it can be just as consuming. At its root, anger often comes when our goals or desires are blocked. But what if the problem isn’t just the obstacle—what if it’s our goal that needs to change? What does God say about finding joy instead of anger?

Passage: Philippians 3:1-10;12-14;17-21

Speaker: Kevin Stiles

Emotions can overwhelm us and cloud our perspective—but God created emotions for a purpose. They can motivate us, but they were never meant to control us. In this series, we’ll explore how God’s design for our emotions leads us to seek His purpose, not just temporary relief, and how we can let Him guide us through what we feel.

Sadness can feel all-consuming, shaping our thoughts and even affecting us physically. In Inside Out, everything sadness touches turns blue —a reminder that we can’t ignore this emotion. But how do we let sadness play a healthy role in our lives without letting it take over?

Passage: Philippians 1:9-11, 1 Kings 19

Speaker: Bob Kadlecik

What does it really mean for the church to win? In this message, Pastor Josh reminds us that Jesus defines the win—not by programs or activity, but by lives changed through the gospel. As we launch Vision 2025, discover how Bridgewater can put points on the board and run with purpose to reach more people for Christ.

Life is better connected. Great things usually happen through teams and families, not just individuals. God didn’t only save you from your sin—He saved you for His body, the church. The people in the church may be different (and sometimes even frustrating), but every one of us has a role, and every one of us is needed. The church is God’s plan to use us, together, to change the world. Are you in?

Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Speaker: Kevin Stiles

What’s important to God should be important to us. It’s no surprise that people matter to God. But what may come as a shock is which people matter to Him: all of them. He doesn’t just love the sheep in the fold—He loves every sheep. If we are truly following Jesus, we must follow Him beyond the safety of our Christian circles and into the world to seek the lost.

Passage: Luke 15:1-7

Speaker: Kevin Stiles

Everyone has a next step with God—but how do we know what it is? In Luke 14:25-35, Jesus describes what following Him looks like. It’s so radical that we must pause and count the cost. Have you done that? Are you ready to take your next step with Jesus?

Passage: Luke 14:25-35

Speaker: David Wyman

What if money isn’t what we think it is? What if everything we thought we knew about it is wrong? In one of Jesus’ most surprising stories, He praises a dishonest manager—a lying thief—to teach us something unexpected about the true purpose of money. Let’s dive into this unusual parable and discover what Jesus really wants us to understand.

Passage: Luke 16:1-12

Speaker: Kevin Stiles

“Follow me!” It’s an invitation Jesus gives 21 times in the New Testament. But following Jesus is much more than just going for a walk—it means imitating Him and becoming the best possible version of yourself, the person God created you to be. So how do we follow Him? Join us as we explore the five core values of our church—five qualities we grow into when we say “Yes!” to Jesus. To win in football, you get the ball into the end zone. To win in business, you make money. But how do you win at life? Jesus’ teaching and example give us an unexpected answer. We don’t win by becoming richer, smarter, more popular, or more powerful—we win by serving others.

Passage: Romans 12:1-8

Speaker: Kevin Stiles

Do you want joy? One of the most dependable happiness engines is gratitude. So, how do we become more grateful? In Luke 17 Jesus tells a difficult story that points us to how we can have greater faith, gratitude and joy. It’s achieved not just by believing Christianity, but by living it out. 

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20; Luke 17:5-10

Speaker: Kevin Stiles