So you became a Christian… Now what about your friends? On this episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, Mark Dickey and Pastor Burt discuss how following Jesus can shake up your social circle. Burt admits his teenage zeal came off a little pretentious when he was young in his faith. Then the guys dig into how you can be a light to old friends while staying plugged into a church community that keeps you honest. Is there a magic 60/40 rule? Maybe, maybe not.

Then it's scenario time! Meet Debbie Downer, the coworker who bonds over complaining. There\'s Gossiping Gary, who always has the scoop on everyone, and Drunken Drew, who\'s counting down to Friday happy hour. Drawing on Galatians, Daniel and 1 Corinthians, Burt shares practical, grace-filled ways to handle each one without being preachy or giving in.

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Pastor Burt Miller is the Lead Pastor of Solid Ground Church in Lewes, DE

https://solidground.church/

Pastor Josh Dupiche is the Lead Pastor of Hope Church in Milford, DE

https://www.hopebfc.church/

Mark Dickey hosts the Afternoon Show on The Bridge weekdays from 3-7pm EST

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Intro Music thanks to Luca Francini

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You\'re supposed to love your neighbor… but what if you\'re doing it wrong? Listener Dee asked which kind of \"love\" Jesus meant, so Mark, Pastor Burt and Pastor Josh dig in. The command goes all the way back to Leviticus.

Who actually counts as your neighbor? The guys make the case that love starts at home (1 Timothy 5:8), moves to your church family (Galatians 6:10), and then reaches the whole world, Good Samaritan style. Why is it easier to be nice to a waiter than to your own family? Is a packed sports schedule a good reason to skip church? And what does Jesus mean in Matthew 25 by \"the least of these, my brothers\"?

Expect a few spicy takes, some HGTV jokes, and an apology to curling fans.

The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.com

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Pastor Burt Miller is the Lead Pastor of Solid Ground Church in Lewes, DE

https://solidground.church/

Pastor Josh Dupiche is the Lead Pastor of Hope Church in Milford, DE

https://www.hopebfc.church/

Mark Dickey hosts the Afternoon Show on The Bridge weekdays from 3-7pm EST

https://www.wearethebridge.org/station/staff/mark-dickey/

Intro Music thanks to Luca Francini

https://www.youtube.com/@lucafrancinimusic

Can you actually lose your salvation? It's a question that keeps a lot of Christians up at night, whether you're new to the faith or have been walking with Jesus for decades. This week, Mark, Pastor Burt and Pastor Josh sit down with Dr. Sam Storms (just call him Sam) to dig in.

Sam argues that a truly born-again believer can't lose their salvation. He says people who walk away may never have had real faith in the first place. We get into the tough stuff: Hebrews 6, the "I never knew you" verses in Matthew 7, the "if-then" verses in Colossians, and even Judas. Sam also shares his "three-legged stool" concept for assurance: Scripture, the fruit of the Spirit and the Spirit's inner witness.

Struggling with sin? Sam says that's actually a good sign. Christians still disagree on this one, but it's a conversation worth having.

Want to go deeper? Grab Sam's book, Kept for Jesus (link below)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433542021?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

More about Sam Storms

https://www.samstorms.org/

The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.com

Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.org

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Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

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Pastor Burt Miller is the Lead Pastor of Solid Ground Church in Lewes, DE

https://solidground.church/

Pastor Josh Dupiche is the Lead Pastor of Hope Church in Milford, DE

https://www.hopebfc.church/

Mark Dickey hosts the Afternoon Show on The Bridge weekdays from 3-7pm EST

https://www.wearethebridge.org/station/staff/mark-dickey/

Intro Music thanks to Luca Francini

https://www.youtube.com/@lucafrancinimusic