The Bridgeway Podcast

Like most churches, Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City is seeking to fulfill the mission of Jesus in its own local context. Listen in on weekly conversations as Author, Poet, and Artist in Residence, David Bowden, sits down with a member of the Bridgeway staff for conversations about different areas of church ministry. You'll hear regularly from Lead Pastor, Author, and Theologian, Sam Storms, as well as the rest of our gospel-centered staff. We will touch on topics related to preaching, teens, worship, missions, children's ministry, reaching college students, engaging culture, and more. For more information about Bridgeway Church visit: http://www.bridgewaychurch.com To learn more about Lead Pastor Sam Storms visit: http://www.samstorms.com And for more on Host David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospel.com

Episode 69: Singleness: In Community - Andy Edwards

As we continue our series on singleness, we get to hear from Pastor Andy Edwards in the rebroadcast from our Connected Seminar on Singleness. Andy talks about singleness in community. For more information on Bridgeway Church visit: http://www.bridgewaychurch.com For more from Sam Storms visit: http://samstorms.org For more from host David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospel.com For more PODCASTS by David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospelpodcast.com

03-12
38:45

Episode 68: Singleness: What I Want You To Know About Singleness - Hannah Chang

We are kicking off a new series on singleness. This episode is a rebroadcast from Bridgeway's first ever Connected Seminar. Throughout this series we will talk about the gift of singleness, what married people need to know, why singles need community, dating, and much more. For more information on Bridgeway Church visit: http://www.bridgewaychurch.com For more from Sam Storms visit: http://samstorms.org For more from host David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospel.com For more PODCASTS by David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospelpodcast.com

02-27
21:57

Prayer Q&A - Sam Storms

In this special Q&A episode, Sam Storms answers questions about prayer submitted by the Bridgeway community. Why do we pray if God already knows what will happen? Does prayer change things? How do I deal with prayers when the answer is no? How does God hear all prayers at the same time? Why does God not make his voice more audile when he answers prayers? For more information on Bridgeway Church visit: http://www.bridgewaychurch.com For more from Sam Storms visit: http://samstorms.org For more from host David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospel.com For more PODCASTS by David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospelpodcast.com For more information on Verses Project visit: http://www.theversesproject.com Special thanks to Aaron Strumpel for the podcast theme music. Hear more from Aaron at: http://www.aaronstrumpel.com Special Guest: Sam Storms.

02-06
40:42

Episode 66: Corporate Prayer

Why do we need corporate prayer and fasting events? What is intercession and what makes it different than prayer? What does intercession look like on a Sunday morning? David Bowden gets answers to these and other questions about corporate prayer with several members of the Bridgeway prayer team. For more information on Bridgeway Church visit: http://www.bridgewaychurch.com For more from Sam Storms visit: http://samstorms.org For more from host David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospel.com For more PODCASTS by David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospelpodcast.com For more information on Verses Project visit: http://www.theversesproject.com Special thanks to Aaron Strumpel for the podcast theme music. Hear more from Aaron at: http://www.aaronstrumpel.com

01-30
43:52

Episode 65: Family Prayer

How can we teach our children how to pray? Why should we model prayer for our children? How can we grow our children into people who have intimate communion with God through prayer? David Bowden sits down with Krista Meyer, Ashley Owen, and Hayden Hefner to answer these and other questions. For more information on Bridgeway Church visit: http://www.bridgewaychurch.com For more from Sam Storms visit: http://samstorms.org For more from host David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospel.com For more PODCASTS by David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospelpodcast.com For more information on Verses Project visit: http://www.theversesproject.com Special thanks to Aaron Strumpel for the podcast theme music. Hear more from Aaron at: http://www.aaronstrumpel.com

01-23
41:34

Private Prayer

What does prayer look like in a believer's life? What are some private prayer rhythms we could implement? How do Bible study and prayer go together? All of this and more is addressed in this new episode of the Bridgeway Podcast. For more information on Bridgeway Church visit: http://www.bridgewaychurch.com For more from Sam Storms visit: http://samstorms.org For more from host David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospel.com For more PODCASTS by David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospelpodcast.com For more information on Verses Project visit: http://www.theversesproject.com Special thanks to Aaron Strumpel for the podcast theme music. Hear more from Aaron at: http://www.aaronstrumpel.com

01-16
38:55

Episode 63: What is Prayer? - Sam Storms

What is prayer? Why do we pray? Is prayer just talking to God or is there more going on? Why should we pray if God already knows what we need and what will happen? Sam Storms and David Bowden sit down and discuss all this and more in this opening episode for our series on prayer. For more information on Bridgeway Church visit: http://www.bridgewaychurch.com For more from Sam Storms visit: http://samstorms.org For more from host David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospel.com For more PODCASTS by David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospelpodcast.com For more information on Verses Project visit: http://www.theversesproject.com Special thanks to Aaron Strumpel for the podcast theme music. Hear more from Aaron at: http://www.aaronstrumpel.com Special Guest: Sam Storms.

01-09
39:23

Christian Community: Missions

How can we integrate missions into our community groups? Why is it important that we be on mission as a community and not just alone? What is Bridgeway doing to help equip our body to get more involved within the missions community? To get connected in a Bridgeway Church Community Group visit www.bridgewaychurch.com/groups One Anothering PDF: https://www.csmedia1.com/bridgewaychurch.com/3-oneanothers.pdf Community Group Essentials PDF: https://www.csmedia1.com/bridgewaychurch.com/1-cg-vision_essentials.pdf The Master Plan of Evangelism: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Plan-of-Evangelism/dp/B001PLND0M/ref=sr11?crid=2G4RPJ18B7H7F&keywords=master+plan+of+evangelism&qid=1568928319&sprefix=master+plan+of+eva%2Caps%2C283&sr=8-1 The Mark of the Christian: https://www.amazon.com/Mark-Christian-IVP-Classics/dp/0830834079/ref=tmmpapswatch0?encoding=UTF8&qid=1568928377&sr=8-1 Life Together: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Together-Exploration-Christian-Community/dp/0060608528/ref=sr11?crid=TRGX3MXWBADD&keywords=life+together+by+dietrich+bonhoeffer&qid=1568928415&sprefix=life+together%2Caps%2C269&sr=8-1 Spiritual Multiplication in the Real World: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Multiplication-Real-World-disciple-makers/dp/1942374003/ref=sr11?crid=752CX6D950TS&keywords=spiritual+multiplication+in+the+real+world&qid=1568928446&sprefix=spiritual+multipli%2Caps%2C280&sr=8-1 For more information on Bridgeway Church visit: http://www.bridgewaychurch.com For more from Sam Storms visit: http://samstorms.org For more from host David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospel.com For more PODCASTS by David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospelpodcast.com For more information on Verses Project visit: http://www.theversesproject.com Special thanks to Aaron Strumpel for the podcast theme music. Hear more from Aaron at: http://www.aaronstrumpel.com

12-26
44:31

Christian Community: Kids

Involving kids in community group meetings is extremely important and extremely difficult. How do you minister to kids in a meeting without missing out on the opportunity to minister to parents? What are some creative solutions to handling large groups of kids in a community group? Why is it so important for us to involve our kids in community? To get connected in a Bridgeway Church Community Group visit www.bridgewaychurch.com/groups One Anothering PDF: https://www.csmedia1.com/bridgewaychurch.com/3-oneanothers.pdf Community Group Essentials PDF: https://www.csmedia1.com/bridgewaychurch.com/1-cg-vision_essentials.pdf The Master Plan of Evangelism: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Plan-of-Evangelism/dp/B001PLND0M/ref=sr11?crid=2G4RPJ18B7H7F&keywords=master+plan+of+evangelism&qid=1568928319&sprefix=master+plan+of+eva%2Caps%2C283&sr=8-1 The Mark of the Christian: https://www.amazon.com/Mark-Christian-IVP-Classics/dp/0830834079/ref=tmmpapswatch0?encoding=UTF8&qid=1568928377&sr=8-1 Life Together: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Together-Exploration-Christian-Community/dp/0060608528/ref=sr11?crid=TRGX3MXWBADD&keywords=life+together+by+dietrich+bonhoeffer&qid=1568928415&sprefix=life+together%2Caps%2C269&sr=8-1 Spiritual Multiplication in the Real World: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Multiplication-Real-World-disciple-makers/dp/1942374003/ref=sr11?crid=752CX6D950TS&keywords=spiritual+multiplication+in+the+real+world&qid=1568928446&sprefix=spiritual+multipli%2Caps%2C280&sr=8-1 For more information on Bridgeway Church visit: http://www.bridgewaychurch.com For more from Sam Storms visit: http://samstorms.org For more from host David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospel.com For more PODCASTS by David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospelpodcast.com For more information on Verses Project visit: http://www.theversesproject.com Special thanks to Aaron Strumpel for the podcast theme music. Hear more from Aaron at: http://www.aaronstrumpel.com Special Guest: Andy Edwards.

12-19
33:35

Episode 60: Christian Community: Prayer and Gifts

How are our gifts to be used within Christian community? What are ways that we can actively pray for each other? What does the exercise of gifts and prayer look like in weekly community group meetings? To get connected in a Bridgeway Church Community Group visit www.bridgewaychurch.com/groups One Anothering PDF: https://www.csmedia1.com/bridgewaychurch.com/3-oneanothers.pdf Community Group Essentials PDF: https://www.csmedia1.com/bridgewaychurch.com/1-cg-vision_essentials.pdf The Master Plan of Evangelism: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Plan-of-Evangelism/dp/B001PLND0M/ref=sr11?crid=2G4RPJ18B7H7F&keywords=master+plan+of+evangelism&qid=1568928319&sprefix=master+plan+of+eva%2Caps%2C283&sr=8-1 The Mark of the Christian: https://www.amazon.com/Mark-Christian-IVP-Classics/dp/0830834079/ref=tmmpapswatch0?encoding=UTF8&qid=1568928377&sr=8-1 Life Together: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Together-Exploration-Christian-Community/dp/0060608528/ref=sr11?crid=TRGX3MXWBADD&keywords=life+together+by+dietrich+bonhoeffer&qid=1568928415&sprefix=life+together%2Caps%2C269&sr=8-1 Spiritual Multiplication in the Real World: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Multiplication-Real-World-disciple-makers/dp/1942374003/ref=sr11?crid=752CX6D950TS&keywords=spiritual+multiplication+in+the+real+world&qid=1568928446&sprefix=spiritual+multipli%2Caps%2C280&sr=8-1 For more information on Bridgeway Church visit: http://www.bridgewaychurch.com For more from Sam Storms visit: http://samstorms.org For more from host David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospel.com For more PODCASTS by David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospelpodcast.com For more information on Verses Project visit: http://www.theversesproject.com Special thanks to Aaron Strumpel for the podcast theme music. Hear more from Aaron at: http://www.aaronstrumpel.com

12-12
51:01

Christian Community: Biblical Basis

What is the biblical basis for Christian community? What does the Bible command us to do as Christians in community? David sits down with Bridgeway's Pastor of Community and Evangelism, Andy Edwards, to talk through what the Bible says about community. To get connected in a Bridgeway Church Community Group visit www.bridgewaychurch.com/groups One Anothering PDF: https://www.csmedia1.com/bridgewaychurch.com/3-oneanothers.pdf Community Group Essentials PDF: https://www.csmedia1.com/bridgewaychurch.com/1-cg-vision_essentials.pdf The Master Plan of Evangelism: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Plan-of-Evangelism/dp/B001PLND0M/ref=sr11?crid=2G4RPJ18B7H7F&keywords=master+plan+of+evangelism&qid=1568928319&sprefix=master+plan+of+eva%2Caps%2C283&sr=8-1 The Mark of the Christian: https://www.amazon.com/Mark-Christian-IVP-Classics/dp/0830834079/ref=tmmpapswatch0?encoding=UTF8&qid=1568928377&sr=8-1 Life Together: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Together-Exploration-Christian-Community/dp/0060608528/ref=sr11?crid=TRGX3MXWBADD&keywords=life+together+by+dietrich+bonhoeffer&qid=1568928415&sprefix=life+together%2Caps%2C269&sr=8-1 Spiritual Multiplication in the Real World: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Multiplication-Real-World-disciple-makers/dp/1942374003/ref=sr11?crid=752CX6D950TS&keywords=spiritual+multiplication+in+the+real+world&qid=1568928446&sprefix=spiritual+multipli%2Caps%2C280&sr=8-1 For more information on Bridgeway Church visit: http://www.bridgewaychurch.com For more from Sam Storms visit: http://samstorms.org For more from host David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospel.com For more PODCASTS by David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospelpodcast.com For more information on Verses Project visit: http://www.theversesproject.com Special thanks to Aaron Strumpel for the podcast theme music. Hear more from Aaron at: http://www.aaronstrumpel.com Special Guest: Andy Edwards.

12-05
51:39

Episode 58: Suffering Well - Matt Chandler: Convergence Conference

In this rebroadcast of Matt Chandler's keynote session from the Convergence Conference, we hear about what happens when God doesn't heal, how to suffer well, and how God bears with us in our doubt and questions. For more information on Bridgeway Church visit: http://www.bridgewaychurch.com For more from Sam Storms visit: http://samstorms.org For more from host David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospel.com For more PODCASTS by David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospelpodcast.com For more information on Verses Project visit: http://www.theversesproject.com Special thanks to Aaron Strumpel for the podcast theme music. Hear more from Aaron at: http://www.aaronstrumpel.com

11-21
01:09:01

Episode 57: New Heavens: Andrew Wilson - Convergence Conference

In this special replay of Andrew Wilson's keynote message at Convergence Conference, you will hear about the hope of healing all Christians have to look forward to in the new heavens and new earth. For more information on Bridgeway Church visit: http://www.bridgewaychurch.com For more from Sam Storms visit: http://samstorms.org For more from host David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospel.com For more PODCASTS by David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospelpodcast.com For more information on Verses Project visit: http://www.theversesproject.com Special thanks to Aaron Strumpel for the podcast theme music. Hear more from Aaron at: http://www.aaronstrumpel.com

11-14
41:33

Episode 56: Israel's Divine Healer: Michael Brown - Convergence Conference

In this special replay of Michael Brown's keynote message at Convergence Conference, you will hear how God can be seen as the healer throughout the Old Testament. For more information about Convergence Conference visit: https://www.convergenceconference.org For more information on Bridgeway Church visit: http://www.bridgewaychurch.com For more from Sam Storms visit: http://samstorms.org For more from host David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospel.com For more PODCASTS by David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospelpodcast.com For more information on Verses Project visit: http://www.theversesproject.com Special thanks to Aaron Strumpel for the podcast theme music. Hear more from Aaron at: http://www.aaronstrumpel.com

11-07
01:04:09

Why Wouldn't, Couldn't, Doesn't God Always Heal - Sam Storms (Convergence Conference)

In this special replay of Sam Storm's keynote message at Convergence Conference, you will hear answers to the questions about why God doesn't always heal. For more information about Convergence Conference visit: https://www.convergenceconference.org For more information on Bridgeway Church visit: http://www.bridgewaychurch.com For more from Sam Storms visit: http://samstorms.org For more from host David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospel.com For more PODCASTS by David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospelpodcast.com For more information on Verses Project visit: http://www.theversesproject.com Special thanks to Aaron Strumpel for the podcast theme music. Hear more from Aaron at: http://www.aaronstrumpel.com Special Guest: Sam Storms.

10-31
47:15

Episode 54: How to Read the Bible: Epistles

How can we understand the letters of the New Testament when we are only hearing half of the conversation? How much should the cultural context of the letter shape our understating of its teachings? Are the letters just didactic or is something else going on as well? Sam Storms wraps up this series by answering questions about the Epistles with David Bowden. For more information on Bridgeway Church visit: http://www.bridgewaychurch.com For more from Sam Storms visit: http://samstorms.com For more from host David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospel.com For more PODCASTS by David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospelpodcast.com For more information on Verses Project visit: http://www.theversesproject.com Special thanks to Aaron Strumpel for the podcast theme music. Hear more from Aaron at: http://www.aaronstrumpel.com

10-18
45:27

Episode 53: How to Read the Bible: Gospels

Are the Gospels biography? How are we to understand the seeming differences between Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John's reports? Are the Gospels somehow better than the rest of Scripture because they report about Jesus' earthly ministry? Are the "words in red" the exact words of Jesus? Sam Storms sits down with David Bowden to answer these questions and more. For more information on Bridgeway Church visit: http://www.bridgewaychurch.com For more from Sam Storms visit: http://samstorms.com For more from host David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospel.com For more PODCASTS by David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospelpodcast.com For more information on Verses Project visit: http://www.theversesproject.com Special thanks to Aaron Strumpel for the podcast theme music. Hear more from Aaron at: http://www.aaronstrumpel.com

10-10
45:48

Episode 52: How to Read the Bible: Prophecy

How do we read prophetic literature? Is prophecy only about the future? What are the distinctive of Old Testament prophecy? How did the prophets fit into Israel's history? What do the prophets say about the millennium, the second coming of Jesus, the tribulation, and the Antichrist? Sam Storms sits down with David Bowden to tackle some of these very difficult questions. For more information on Bridgeway Church visit: http://www.bridgewaychurch.com For more from Sam Storms visit: http://samstorms.com For more from host David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospel.com For more PODCASTS by David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospelpodcast.com For more information on Verses Project visit: http://www.theversesproject.com Special thanks to Aaron Strumpel for the podcast theme music. Hear more from Aaron at: http://www.aaronstrumpel.com Special Guest: Sam Storms.

09-26
52:38

How to Read the Bible: Wisdom

What is biblical wisdom? How do books like Proverbs, Psalms, Ecclesiastes, Job, and Song of Solomon help us understand God's wisdom? How are we to understand these books and their contribution to the canon of Scripture? Sam Storms sits down with David Bowden to answer these and many other questions about how to read the wisdom literature of the Bible. For more information on Bridgeway Church visit: http://www.bridgewaychurch.com For more from Sam Storms visit: http://samstorms.com For more from host David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospel.com For more PODCASTS by David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospelpodcast.com For more information on Verses Project visit: http://www.theversesproject.com Special thanks to Aaron Strumpel for the podcast theme music. Hear more from Aaron at: http://www.aaronstrumpel.com

09-19
47:23

Episode 50: How to Read the Bible: Law

In this series, David Bowden and Sam Storms are discussing how to read different genres of the Bible. In this episode, they discuss how to read biblical law code. Why did God give meticulous laws to Israel? What is the relationship between Old Testament law and New Testament faith? Are laws binding on Christians today? How did Jesus fulfill the law? For more information on Bridgeway Church visit: http://www.bridgewaychurch.com For more from Sam Storms visit: http://samstorms.com For more from host David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospel.com For more PODCASTS by David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospelpodcast.com For more information on Verses Project visit: http://www.theversesproject.com Special thanks to Aaron Strumpel for the podcast theme music. Hear more from Aaron at: http://www.aaronstrumpel.com

09-12
47:14

Recommend Channels