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Welcome to the weekly podcast of Bridgewater Church's Hallstead Campus. To learn more, visit our website at bridgewater.church or download the Bridgewater App. To support this ministry and help us to continue to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ, click here: bridgewater.church/give

  • 29 minutes 21 seconds
    DIY: The Power to Change

    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

    25 February 2026, 9:04 pm
  • 40 minutes 50 seconds
    PG (Parental Guidance): Daily Decisions, Lifelong Impact

    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

    22 February 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 40 minutes 54 seconds
    The PG Podcast: Parenting and Consistency

    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.

    22 February 2026, 12:30 pm
  • 29 minutes 10 seconds
    PG (Parental Guidance): Fighting Fair, Leading Well

    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

    15 February 2026, 6:57 pm
  • 36 minutes 40 seconds
    The PG Podcast: Parenting & Conflict

    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.

    15 February 2026, 12:39 pm
  • 37 minutes 27 seconds
    PG (Parental Guidance): Building the Heart Before the House

    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

    8 February 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 21 minutes 6 seconds
    The PG Podcast: Character & Parenting

    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.

    8 February 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 24 seconds
    2026 Goals

    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

    1 February 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 49 minutes 15 seconds
    Soundtracks: Repeat the Right Soundtracks

    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

    25 January 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 11 seconds
    Soundtracks: Borrowed Soundtracks

    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

    18 January 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 34 minutes 34 seconds
    Soundtracks: Broken Soundtracks

    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

    11 January 2026, 7:00 pm
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