Bridgetown Audio Podcast

Part 4: Dead Now Seated

From the series "Ephesians: Immeasurably More." Ephesians 2v1-10. We are dying, and unless we are rescued, we are dead. That's the claim the Scripture makes.

Part 3: Praying with Paul

From the series "Ephesians: Immeasurably More." Ephesians 1v15-23.

Part 3: Praying with Paul Pt. 1

From the series "Ephesians: Immeasurably More." Ephesians 1v15-23.

Part 2: Family Legacy

From the series "Ephesians: Immeasurably More." Ephesians 1v3-14.

Part 1: A Riot That Became a Church

From the series "Ephesians: Immeasurably More." Ephesians 1v1-2, Acts 19.

Part 9: Live of the Beloved

From the series "The True & False Self." Song of Songs 1v5-6, 4v7.

Part 9: Life of the Beloved

From the series "The True & False Self." Song of Songs 1v5-6, 4v7.

The Three Levels of Faith

From "Various Teachings." Mark 9v14-29.

Justice Summit: Session 3

From "Justice Summit 2022." Listen as we discuss the future of justice, reconciliation, and mercy at Bridgetown Church.

Justice Summit: Session 2

From "Justice Summit 2022." Listen as we discuss the future of justice, reconciliation, and mercy at Bridgetown Church.

Justice Summit: Session 1

From "Justice Summit 2022." Listen as we discuss the future of justice, reconciliation, and mercy at Bridgetown Church.

Part 8: Blessing

From the series "The True and False Self." Luke 24v50-53.

Part 7: Become Love

From the series "The True and False Self." 1 John 4v7-12.

AAPI Heritage: Transracial Adoption

For the month of May, we are honoring Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Each week, members of our church family will be sharing stories that acknowledge and celebrate AAPI history and culture – from their lived experiences and the world at-large. Listen as Emily Gross and Kylee Logan discuss adoption and growing up in a transracial home.

Part 6: Healing

From the series "The True and False Self." Philippians 2v12-13.

AAPI Heritage: Family & Culture

For the month of May, we are honoring Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Each week, members of our church family will be sharing stories that acknowledge and celebrate AAPI history and culture – from their lived experiences and the world at-large. Listen as Chelsea Sound and Casey McDonald discuss Chelsea’s story and experiences of growing up in a Chuukese Micronesian home in Portland, OR.

Part 5: The Father of Lies

From the series "The True and False Self." John 8v12-47.

AAPI Heritage: From Majority to Minority

For the month of May, we are honoring Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Each week, members of our church family will be sharing stories that acknowledge and celebrate AAPI history and culture – from their lived experiences and the world at-large. Listen as Steph Quint, Josh Leu, and Gavin Bennett discuss Steph and Josh’s different experiences growing up in predominantly Chinese communities in the Bay Area, their transitions into minority culture, and learning to embrace ...

Part 4: The False Self

From the series "The True and False Self." Genesis 3v1-10. The biblical picture of God‘s identity and our own is defined by love, but why is that love so difficult to experience and live from? Today we look at the counter-side to the true self, the false self, born not of love, but fear.

AAPI Heritage: Embracing Identity

For the month of May, we are honoring Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Each week, members of our church family will be sharing stories that acknowledge and celebrate AAPI history and culture – from their lived experiences and the world at-large. Listen as Daniel and Tyler Hanns discuss growing up in an immigrant family, trying to fit in, and embracing identity.

Part 3: Know Yourself

From the series "The True and False Self." Colossians 3v1-11.

AAPI Intro

AAPI Heritage: Oregon’s Past & Future

For the month of May, we are honoring Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Each week, members of our church family will be sharing stories that acknowledge and celebrate AAPI history and culture - from their lived experiences and the world at-large. Listen as Tiffany & Kylee discuss Oregon’s past and a vision for the future.

Part 2: Know God

From the series "The True and False Self." Colossians 1v15-23.

Prayer Room Celebration

We’re so grateful for what God has done through our 24-7 Prayer Room, which ran from Feb 1 to Easter. We commemorated this moment by hearing stories from people in our church family about their experiences in the Prayer Room and celebrating together.

Part 1: From Belief to Knowledge

From the series "The True and False Self." In the life of Peter, we are given a picture of the battle between the true and false self and an invitation to deep transformation through lived, not merely stated, belief.

The Life and Death and Life of Jesus Christ

From "Various Teachings." John 20v1-18.

Part 6: Dignified Suffering

From the series "In This World You Will Have Trouble." Romans 8v14-17.

Q&R: A God of Love. A World of Suffering.

From the series "In This World You Will Have Trouble." Listen to a time of question and response with Tyler Staton and Tim Mackie, of the BibleProject, as they further discuss the book of Job and human suffering. Watch the video "Job" as part of the Wisdom Series at bibleproject.com.

Lecture: A God of Love. A World of Suffering.

From the series "In This World You Will Have Trouble." Listen to a lecture from Tim Mackie, of the BibleProject, as he discusses the Book of Job and how a God of love can exist among a world of suffering. Watch the video "Job" as part of the Old Testament overviews at bibleproject.com.

Part 5: Unanswered Prayer Pt. 2

From the series "In This World You Will Have Trouble." Matthew 7v7-8, Luke 18v1-8.

Part 4: Unanswered Prayer Pt. 1

From the series "In This World You Will Have Trouble." John 11v1-3, 17-33.

Resources for the Healing Journey

We are in a season where many are sensing an invitation to greater healing. With that, we wanted to provide a few resources, as well as some best practices, in taking the next step toward that invitation.

Part 3: Made to Suffer

From the series "In This World You Will Have Trouble." Romans 8v18-28.

Part 2: Not What I Expected

From the series "In This World You Will Have Trouble." As we live life we will find ourselves in situations that look like the opposite of what we had hoped for or anticipated. These difficult seasons, where we have little control, often leave us disillusioned. This sermon explores what Jesus may say and do when things are not what I expected.

Part 1: The Birth and Death of Suffering

From the series "In This World You Will Have Trouble." Jesus and only Jesus makes suffering sufferable, and when we connect our own suffering to the larger biblical story of suffering, even our pain can become redemptive.

Black History: Legacy & Identity

For the month of February, we are honoring Black History Month. Each week, members of our church family will be sharing stories that acknowledge and celebrate Black history - from their lived experiences and the world at-large. Listen as Jonathan Tremaine Thomas and Tyler Staton discuss JT's experiences growing up in the South, navigating family legacy and dynamics, and learning to own his identity.

Part 8: Unceasing Prayer

From the series "Teach Us to Pray." Acts 13v1-3.

How to Hear God: Q&R

From the series "Teach Us to Pray."

How to Hear God: Interview

From the series "Teach Us to Pray."

Black History: Widening Our Imaginations

For the month of February, we are honoring Black History Month. Each week, members of our church family will be sharing stories that acknowledge and celebrate Black history - from their lived experiences and the world at-large. Listen as Dara Bankole and Hakeem Bradley discuss Dara’s experiences being stereotyped, and how to celebrate Black History beyond adversity and the limitations of stereotypes.

Black History Month: Widening Our Imaginations

For the month of February, we are honoring Black History Month. Each week, members of our church family will be sharing stories that acknowledge and celebrate Black history - from their lived experiences and the world at-large. Listen as Dara Bankole and Hakeem Bradley discuss Dara’s experiences being stereotyped, and how to celebrate Black American accomplishments outside of the limitations of stereotypes placed on them.

Part 7: For All Nations (Where Prayer Meets Justice)

From the series "Teach Us to Pray." Isaiah 56v1-8.

Black History: Between Two Worlds

For the month of February, we are honoring Black History Month. Each week, members of our church family will be sharing stories that acknowledge and celebrate Black history - from their lived experiences and the world at-large. Listen as Anthony Holton and Jarin Oda discuss Anthony’s experience living in Portland and navigating Black and White spaces.

Part 6: Search Me and Know Me (Confession)

From the series "Teach Us to Pray." Psalm 51.

Search Me and Know Me (Confession)

From the series "Teach Us to Pray." Psalm 51.

Black History: Navigating White Spaces

For the month of February, we are honoring Black History Month. Each week, members of our church family will be sharing stories that acknowledge and celebrate Black history - from their lived experiences and the world at-large. Listen as Tre' Giles and Gavin Bennett discuss Tre's experience navigating racial tension in White spaces, and the redemption that can come through it.

Black History: Forgiveness & Spiritual Bypassing

For the month of February, we are honoring Black History Month. Each week, members of our church family will be sharing stories that acknowledge and celebrate Black history - from their lived experiences and the world at-large. Listen as Tre' Giles and Gavin Bennett discuss Tre's experience navigating racial tension in White spaces, and the redemption that can come through it.

Part 5: Daily Bread (Petition)

From the series "Teach Us to Pray." Matthew 6v9-13.

Black History: Oregon’s Past & Future

For the month of February, we are honoring Black History Month. Each week, members of our church family will be sharing stories that acknowledge and celebrate Black history - from their lived experiences and the world at-large. Listen as Christa & Deidra discuss Oregon’s past and a vision for the future.