Is listening to sermons and podcasts enough to grow in faith, or is something missing? On this episode of Why Do Christians, Mark Dickey, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh talk about why being part of a local church matters beyond Sunday services. They explore how the New Testament describes faith as life together: encouraging one another, caring for people in need, sharing our gifts, and letting others help us grow.

The conversation also looks at why spiritual growth isn’t always something we “feel” right away. Like a seed growing quietly, church community can prepare and shape us for needs and challenges we don’t yet see. If fear, past hurts, or disappointment have kept you away, the hosts encourage you not to let online sermons and podcasts replace real connection. Find a church, show up, and give community a chance to strengthen your faith, and give YOU the opportunity to strengthen others.

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

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

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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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What do monsters have to do with the Bible? Quite a bit, according to Mark, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh. In this Halloween themed episode, the hosts explore the Bible’s supernatural side. Great sea creatures, Leviathan, Behemoth, giants, goat demons, Lilith, and Azazel. Along the way, they unpack how these beings fit into the biblical story, where later folklore adds to the picture, and why a “unicorn” in an old King James translation isn’t quite what you might think. The conversation’s big idea: these strange and fearsome creatures may be powerful, but they’re never presented as God’s equals. So whether you’re curious about biblical oddities or just here for the monster talk, climb aboard the Monster Mash Train!

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

Are horror movies off limits for Christians, or is it a matter of personal conviction? In this episode, Mark Dickey and Pastors Burt Miller and Josh Dupiche scary movies, and faith. They consider Romans 14, Philippians 4:8, and the difference between depicting evil and endorsing it. The discussion also touches on bad theology in supernatural stories, the influence of the creator’s worldview, and how to tell the difference between something spiritually harmful and something that simply makes you uncomfortable. No “one size fits all” verdict here; just a call to discernment, charity, and care in how we treat fellow believers who see things differently.

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

Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

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