Bridgewater Hallstead’s Podcast

Research has shown that personal Bible reading is the most powerful discipline for spiritual growth - and yet many of us struggle to make it happen consistently or to get much from it if we do. If you want real, lasting change in your life, join us as we discover the power of DIY - reading the Bible on your own instead of relying on a “professional” to do what only you can do. Many Christians rely on pastors, podcasts, and books to tell them what the Bible says instead of reading it themselves. But according to 2 Peter 1:3, God has already given you everything you need for spiritual transformation—and it's found in His Word. Research backs this up: reading the Bible just 4+ times a week dramatically increases spiritual maturity and impacts Passage: 2 Peter 1:3, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Speaker: David Wyman

Parenting isn’t about instant results—it’s about faithful consistency. In Galatians 6, Paul reminds us that we always reap what we sow. The seeds we plant in our homes today—through prayer, encouragement, discipline, and love—will one day grow into a spiritual harvest in our children’s lives. Consistency doesn’t mean perfection; it means showing up, even when progress feels slow. God uses small, steady steps to produce lasting fruit. The truth is, our greatest influence doesn’t come from grand moments—it comes from daily faithfulness lived out at home. Passage: Galatians 6:7–10 Speaker: Josh Jones

Parenting isn’t about instant results—it’s about faithful consistency. In Week 3 of the PG Podcast, Josh and Kristin Jones go deeper into Sunday’s message, Daily Decisions, Lifelong Impact, answering real questions about what it looks like to stay steady when progress feels slow. From disciplining through different stages to parenting unique temperaments, they discuss how small, daily decisions shape a lifelong spiritual harvest. If you’re weary, discouraged, or wondering whether what you’re doing even matters, this episode is a reminder: don’t mistake invisibility for insignificance. God uses daily faithfulness to produce lasting fruit.

Every family faces conflict—but not every family handles it well. In Ephesians 4, Paul reminds us that the goal isn’t avoiding conflict; it’s honoring God through it. Healthy homes are built when parents speak truth with love, control their emotions instead of being controlled by them, and lead with grace even when tensions rise. “Fighting fair” means we don’t let anger take over or bitterness take root. Instead, we model for our children what forgiveness looks like in real time. The way we handle conflict teaches them more about Jesus than our words ever could. Passage: Ephesians 4:25-28, 31-32; Romans 5:8-11 Speaker: Kevin Stiles

Conflict is inevitable—but it doesn’t have to be destructive. In Week 2 of the PG Podcast, Josh and Kristin Jones go deeper into Sunday’s message, Fighting Fair, Leading Well, and answer real questions about handling conflict in a way that honors God and strengthens relationships. They talk about cultivating honesty and self-control, modeling repentance and forgiveness, understanding childishness vs. sinfulness, and using conflict as a discipleship moment. If you’ve ever felt behind or unsure how to reset the tone in your home, this episode offers practical encouragement and simple next steps. The way we handle conflict teaches our kids more about Jesus than our words ever could.

Parenting isn’t about perfection—it’s about direction. In this 3-week series, we’ll explore God’s blueprint for shaping the next generation by focusing on what matters most: who we and our kids are becoming. From building character that lasts, to handling conflict with grace, to staying consistent when it’s hard, this series will equip parents to lead their families with faith, wisdom, and love. Before God ever talks about parenting practices, He talks about the parent’s heart. In Deuteronomy 6, Moses reminds Israel that raising godly children starts with loving God deeply. Character doesn’t come from rules —it flows from relationship. We can’t pass down what we don’t possess. Building the heart before the house means letting God shape us before we try to shape them. It means talking about God’s truth not just in church, but in the daily rhythms of life—around the dinner table, in the car, and at bedtime. When parents love God first, live with integrity, and repeat His truth with intentionality, they create an environment where character grows naturally. Passage: Matthew 15:8; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Matthew 7:21-23 Speaker: David Wyman

In this episode of the PG Podcast, Josh and Kristin Jones continue the conversation from Sunday’s message, Building the Heart Before the House, focusing on the role of character in parenting at every stage. They answer real questions about modeling what we expect from our kids, creating simple spiritual rhythms at home, adjusting those rhythms as seasons change, and learning to trust God with outcomes. Josh and Kristin share what they’ve learned raising four kids—from littles to adults—and remind parents that we can’t pass down what we don’t personally possess. If you’re feeling behind, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, this episode offers encouragement and practical next steps for loving God first, leading with integrity, and letting God shape both you and your kids along the way.

The harvest is great, and Jesus is still sending His people. As Bridgewater steps into a new ministry year, this vision message calls us to lift our eyes and see the mission field all around us—our neighborhoods, schools, and communities. Rooted in Jesus’ words and the Great Commission, we’re invited into a bold vision for 2026: saturation. Not maintenance. Not addition. But trusting God to move as we step out in faith, live on mission, and believe that when we go… then God moves... Passage: Luke 10:2 Speaker: Josh Jones

What we repeat shapes who we become. Just like songs that get stuck in our heads, the thoughts we replay in our minds shape our beliefs, decisions, and direction. In this final week of the Soundtracks series, we look at Joshua 1 and see how God intentionally repeats truth to Joshua as he steps into an overwhelming, unexpected leadership role. Before giving Joshua a strategy, God gives him a soundtrack: “Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Passage: Joshua 1:5-9 Speaker: Kevin Stiles

All of us hit moments when our faith feels weak, when our courage dips and our spiritual soundtrack grows quiet. In those moments, God strengthens us through the people around us, like Timothy borrowed faith from. Paul and the paralytic borrowed strength from his friends, reminding us that when your faith feels weak, you can borrow someone else’s until yours grows strong. Passage: 2 Timothy 1:5-7; Mark 2:1-5 Speaker: Kevin Stiles

In this message, we’re learning how to replace the broken soundtracks in our minds, the lies we hear on repeat, with God’s truth. Every temptation Jesus faced in the wilderness was a lie wrapped in a shortcut: a shortcut to God’s timing, God’s plan, or God’s purpose. Instead of taking the easy way, Jesus answered every lie with Scripture, showing us the path to do the same. Following His example, we learn to spot the lie, swap the lie with God’s Word, and speak the truth until it becomes the new default pathway our mind goes. Because you can’t stop a lie; you have to swap it, and Jesus shows us how. Passage: Luke 4:1-12; Hebrews 4:15 Speaker: Kevin Stiles

We all live with soundtracks, those thoughts that play on repeat in our minds and shape the way we live. Too often, those soundtracks are filled with worry, lies, or fear. But God invites us to retire those broken soundtracks, replace them with His truth, and repeat His promises until they reshape who we become. In this series, we’ll think about what we think about and discover how God gives us tools to think differently, live differently, and walk in His peace. This message kicks off the Soundtracks series by exploring how the recurring thoughts in our minds shape the way we live. Focusing on the soundtrack of worry, Jesus invites us to trade anxiety for trust and to let His peace rule our hearts. We’re challenged to recognize our worry loops and allow Christ’s presence—not fear—to shape our thoughts and lives. Passage: Colossians 3:15; Luke 10:38-42; Philippians 4:7 Speaker: Kevin Stiles

Life doesn’t always make sense—plans change, disruptions come, and seasons feel uncertain. This message reminds us that what looks like chaos from our perspective is often God’s careful orchestration, just as we see throughout the Christmas story. Even when we can’t see it, God is at work, fulfilling His promises and moving with purpose. Passage: Luke 2 Speaker: Josh Jones

Christmas celebrates more than a birth. It celebrates the arrival of The Way: the only way to God. This may sound exclusive, but it is just the opposite. We are rescued from eternal death not by a religion or rulebook but by a person. Christmas isn’t just about a birth, it’s about an invitation given to everyone. Passage: John 14:1, 6 Speaker: David Wyman

How do you get ready for Christmas? It’s not by completing your shopping list, filling your schedule with events or even driving out to see family. You get ready for Christmas by getting ready for Jesus. Let’s learn from a man who spent his entire life preparing the way. Passage: Luke 3:2-16 Speaker: Kevin Stiles 

We often talk about our lives using directional terms. “I lost my way... I went the wrong way... I turned my life around.” The Bible uses the same kind of language. But what if “the way” we need to go is more than a direction? Join us this Christmas season as we remember what Christmas is all about: the arrival of The Way in a Manger  Have you ever gotten lost during the Christmas season? We rarely know when we go from “I know my way” to “I’ve lost my way.” By the time we realize we’re lost, we’ve been lost for some time. How do you know if you’ve lost your way in life? How do you know what way is the right way? Passage: Proverbs 14:12 Speaker: Kevin Stiles

You’ve heard the stories of how God has moved in other people’s lives. Now what are you going to do about it? Jesus didn’t come just for you to think that He’s a good person; He came and died so that you could live. He didn’t just come to change your Sunday morning, but to change your entire life. He didn’t die to make bad people good; He came to make dead people alive. Are you going to live in His Truth? Passage: James 1:22-27 Speaker: David Wyman

Paul went from being “eager to kill the Lord’s followers” to perhaps being the greatest ambassador for Christ who has ever lived. It all started with an interruption of his routine; a challenge to everything that he knew and held dear. Without Jesus interrupting Paul’s status quo, Paul would have never flipped the script in his life from enemy to ambassador. What if God wants to use that inconvenient or life-shattering interruption in your life to change everything? Passage: Acts 9:1-31 Speaker: Kevin Stiles

Mary Magdalene is introduced as the one “from whom Jesus had cast out seven demons,” and yet unlike some of Jesus’ closest friends, Mary didn’t need to put her hand in the risen Jesus’ side. She knew Him by His voice. While others may look at you and see only your past, know that Jesus is the one who holds your future. Know His voice. Passage: Luke 8:2, John 20:1-18 Speaker: Kevin Stiles

Unlike Moses, we don’t get much of Rahab’s backstory. She is introduced merely as a prostitute. In a foreign city. Far from God’s plan, and far from hope. And yet by the time God is done with her story, she ends up playing a vital role in the ancestry of Israel’s kings, most notably of Jesus Himself. Your past does not determine your future, but it may put you in the right position for something amazing. God has made you and shaped you differently than everyone else around you. Will you use those differences to make a difference? Passage: Hebrews 11:30-31; Matthew 1:5-6a Speaker: Kevin Stiles