Why Do Christians...?
The Christian faith can be difficult to understand sometimes. You can be brand new to it, or in the faith your entire life and still have questions about why Christians do what they do. Come along for the ride every week as a Christian radio DJ and a Pastor unpack the question “Why do Christians…?”
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Top 5 Misused Bible Verses
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Ever slapped Jeremiah 29:11 on a yearbook? Same. In this episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, Mark Dickey, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh take a walk through five of the most commonly misused Bible verses.What did Jesus really mean by “Judge not?” (Matthew 7:1). What does “Where two or three are gathered” (Matthew 18:20) actually mean? Is “I can do all things” (Philippians 4:13) actually about crushing your goals? Turns out Jeremiah 29:11 and the “love chapter” (1 Corinthians 13), are not what you thought they meant.If you’ve ever wondered, “Are we reading this right?” this episode is fo...
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Can I be SURE about Heaven?
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Am I really going to heaven? In this episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, Mark, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh dive into what the Bible actually says about assurance of salvation, and why so many of us still feel uncertain.They look at different Christian views on the sinner’s prayer and baptism, discuss seasons of doubt, and explain why real confidence doesn’t come from our performance, but from Christ’s finished work. With Scriptures like John 10, Galatians 4, and Matthew 7, they tackle tough issues like famous “Lord, Lord” verse, and false assurance. Showing how trust in Jesus (not ou...
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Spiritual Attacks
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Are you really under spiritual attack—or is it just “one of those days”? In this episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, we tackle a big question from a listener: “How can you tell the difference between a genuine spiritual attack and your own thoughts, choices, or circumstances?”They unpack what the Bible says about the world, the flesh, and the devil. They walk through examples where everyday struggles like pride, unforgiveness, sexual temptation, or even a bad day can have a spiritual component.You’ll hear how Christians often either over-spiritualize everything saying “the devil made ...
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When To Stop Praying
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Feeling worn out from praying the same prayers and not seeing anything change? In this episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, Mark, Pastor Josh, and Pastor Burt ask: When should I stop praying… or should I ever?They talk about what to do when God feels silent, why Jesus tells us to keep asking, seeking, and knocking, and how to tell the difference between trusting God’s will and lowering your expectations so you don’t get hurt.Using stories from Scripture like Jesus in Gethsemane, Paul’s thorn in the flesh, and Moses begging to enter the Promised Land. They explore when it’s right to kee...
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Characteristics of God's Voice
Sunday, June 28, 2026
What does God’s voice actually sound like in your life? In this episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, Mark, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh wrap up their “hearing God’s voice” trilogy by unpacking specifically the “characteristics” of God’s voice..They talk about how God often meets you right where you are—frequently in everyday moments, not just big, dramatic calls to “sell everything and move overseas.” Using stories from Scripture (Abraham, Moses, David, Elijah, Samuel, and more), they show how God often leads us gently and incrementally, building trust over time.You’ll also hear how Go...
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Hearing God Wrong
Sunday, June 21, 2026
In this episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, Mark sits down with Pastor Burt and Pastor Josh to talk about a topic many believers wrestle with but don’t always admit out loud: What if I’m hearing God wrong?They unpack two big misunderstandings:“If it’s really God, it will always be crystal clear.”Using stories from Scripture, they show that God can speak, yet people still miss it—or mix it with their own desires, fears, and biases.“If I get it wrong, I must be a false prophet.”They explain the difference between a manipulative false prophet and a sincere Christian who simply makes a mi...
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Why Do Christians Hear God's Voice?
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Have you ever wondered, “Is God actually speaking to me?” In this episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, Mark Dickey sits down with Pastor Burt and Pastor Josh to unpack how God speaks to people today—and how to tell if it’s really His voice.They start with what nearly all Christians agree on: God’s primary way of speaking is through the Bible—His timeless, “God‑breathed” word that still reads our hearts, even though it was written thousands of years ago. From there, they explore other ways God may speak, like impressions, dreams, and inner assurance, while warning against reading too mu...
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Does God Hate Me?
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Ever walked through a hard season and secretly wondered, “Does God just hate me?” In this conversation, Mark, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh tackle that fear head-on. They talk about why bad things happen, how we often confuse God’s discipline with punishment, and why karma isn’t a biblical idea at all.Drawing from passages like Hebrews 12, Romans 8, James 4, and Luke 15, they unpack how God can hate sin yet deeply love sinners—delighting to forgive, not reluctantly putting up with us. They also speak to listeners who feel stuck, ashamed, or overlooked by God, and explain why the cross proves...
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What happens to me when I die?
Sunday, May 31, 2026
What really happens after we die—and how sure can we be about it? In this episode of the Why Do Christians… podcast, Mark sits down with Pastors Burt and Josh to talk about about Heaven, Hell, and what the Bible actually emphasizes about life after death. They unpack why Scripture focuses more on God’s big story of redemption and resurrection than on the “in‑between,” what it means to be absent from the body and present with the Lord, and why Hell is pictured as a place we really don’t want to be. They also tackle questions about ghosts, hauntings, and whether our loved ones can see us from...
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Created In 6 Days?
Sunday, May 24, 2026
In this episode of the Why Do Christians? podcast, Mark, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh wrestle with a big question: Was the earth really created in six days?They dig into Genesis 1, talk about what it means for God to create in six days and rest on the seventh, and unpack why Christians—even heavyweights like C.S. Lewis and St. Augustine—haven’t always agreed on whether the creation story is literal or symbolic.The guys look at how verses like Exodus 20:11 support a six-day view, and why this debate should never be a friendship-breaker. They also honestly engage with science, carbon dating, ...
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Relationship Vs. Religion
Sunday, May 17, 2026
In this episode of “Why Do Christians…?”, Mark, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh dig into the popular phrase, “It’s not a religion, it’s a relationship.” Where did it come from, what did it originally mean, and has it actually hurt how we think about faith?They trace the idea through revival movements, Campus Crusade For Christ, and the push against “dead formalism.” They ask: did we swing too far in reacting against “organized religion”? The guys talk Pharisees, church hurt, deconstruction, and why the New Testament actually assumes we’ll be part of an organized, structured church community—wi...
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Are All Sins Really The Same?
Sunday, May 10, 2026
In this episode of the Why Do Christians? podcast, Mark sits down with Pastors Burt and Josh to tackle a big question: are all sins really the same? You’ve probably heard that line before—but is it actually biblical?Together they walk through Scripture to show how all sin separates us from a Holy God, yet the Bible clearly speaks of different degrees and consequences of sin. They unpack verses from James, Romans, John, and more, talk about why genocide is not the same as stealing a lollipop, and why our tendency to compare ourselves to “worse sinners” totally misses the point.You’ll also he...
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Do babies go to Heaven?
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Why do Christians believe babies go to heaven—especially when the Bible doesn’t give a direct, clear answer? In this episode, Mark, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh tackle one of the heaviest and most tender questions people ask after loss.They walk through what Scripture does and doesn’t say, looking at passages like David’s grief over his child and Jesus’ heart for little children. The guys trace how ideas like the “age of accountability” developed in church history, push back on unbiblical notions of limbo and “mild condemnation,” and point instead to God’s character—His justice, goodness, a...
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Am I Praying Wrong?
Sunday, April 26, 2026
What if the main thing you’re getting wrong about prayer isn’t how you pray, but why you pray? In this episode of the Why Do Christians Podcast, Mark and Pastor Josh unpack some of the biggest misunderstandings we bring to prayer—like blaming “lack of time” or “lack of discipline” when the real issue is what we believe about God and ourselves.They walk through Jesus’ teaching on prayer in Luke 18, Matthew 7, and John 14 to show why prayer is for the weak, dependent, and honest, not the spiritual “rock stars.” Along the way, Mark shares how God redirected his old rock-star dreams, and the gu...
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Why Do Christians Believe We Are In The End Times?
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Are we actually living in the “end times,” or are we just doomscrolling too much? In this episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, Mark, Pastor Josh, and Pastor Burt tackle big questions about wars, moral decline, technology, Israel and the Middle East, and what the Bible really says about the “last days.”They walk through passages like Matthew 24, 2 Peter 3, 2 Timothy 3, and Acts 2, push back on fear-driven headlines, and explain why every generation has thought, “This has to be it.” More importantly, they show how Scripture shifts our focus from prediction to readiness, hope, and everyda...
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Why Do Christians Say Jesus Is Their Friend?
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Ever heard someone say, “I’m friends with Jesus,” and wondered what that actually means? In this episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, Mark Dickey sits down with Pastor Burt and Pastor Josh to unpack what the Bible really says about being a friend of God. They dive into John 15, where Jesus calls His followers “friends,” and connect it with passages like Romans 5 and Ephesians 2 to show that this isn’t just for the original 12 disciples—it’s for every believer who trusts in Him. The guys tackle misconceptions like “tiered” Christianity, the “buddy Christ” idea, and the danger of getting...
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Is Being Tempted a Sin? (What the Bible Really Says)
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Why do Christians still struggle with temptation if God doesn’t tempt anyone? In this episode, Mark sits down with Pastors Josh Dupiche and Burt Miller to unpack what the Bible really says about temptation—where it comes from, why it’s not a sin to be tempted, and how to stand firm when it hits hard. They dig into James 1, the Lord’s Prayer (“lead us not into temptation”), Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, and Ephesians 2’s picture of the world, the flesh, and the devil as “agents of temptation.” Then they get practical with Ephesians 6 and the armor of God—truth, righteousness, faith, s...
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More Than a Feeling: Rethinking the Holy Spirit
Sunday, March 29, 2026
In this final episode of our Holy Spirit series, Mark, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh wrap up seven weeks of conversation by asking: Where do Christians get the Holy Spirit right—and where do we miss it?They talk about how the Spirit rightly works through Scripture to change our thinking, helps us fight sin, and is truly God Himself—the third person of the Trinity, present with believers every day, not just on Sundays.Then they dig into some common misunderstandings: chasing emotional highs, saying “God told me” to justify unwise decisions, and confusing the Spirit with an impersonal force in...
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How the Holy Spirit Speaks, Transforms, and Strengthens Believers
Sunday, March 22, 2026
In part six of our Holy Spirit series, Mark Dickey, Pastor Burt Miller, and Pastor Josh Dupiche unpack some of the most misunderstood (and most encouraging) things the Holy Spirit does in the life of a believer—while having a lot of fun along the way.They talk about how the Spirit convicts us of sin without shaming us, always leading us back to Jesus rather than leaving us stuck in guilt. They dig into how He speaks to us, especially by illuminating Scripture so it actually lands on our hearts—whether you’re a Bible nerd or someone who feels like they “just don’t get it.”The conversation th...
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The Unforgivable Sin
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Blasphemy… light topic, right? In this episode of the Why Do Christians Podcast, host Mark Dickey is back with pastors Josh Dupiche and Burt Miller to tackle one of the most misunderstood ideas in Christianity: blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, often called “the unforgivable sin.” As part of their ongoing series on the Holy Spirit, they unpack what Jesus actually meant, why this warning is so intense, and how many believers live with unnecessary fear that they’ve somehow crossed a line God won’t forgive. Together they dig into Scripture, theology, and real-life questions Christians wrestle...
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Discerning The Holy Spirit
Sunday, March 8, 2026
In this week’s episode of The Why to Christians Podcast, Mark, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh continue their series on the Holy Spirit by asking a big question: What does the Holy Spirit actually do? They look at Scripture to talk about when the Holy Spirit comes into a believer’s life, why He doesn’t wait for baptism, and what it means to be “sealed” and given the Spirit as a guarantee of our future with God. They also unpack how the Spirit changes our hearts, draws us to faith, and shapes our desires. Plus, the guys discuss emotions in worship—how to tell the difference between a true move ...
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Quenching The Holy Spirit?
Sunday, March 1, 2026
In this week’s episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, Mark Dickey, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh dive into a big question: what is the Holy Spirit actually like? After some lighthearted banter (yes, including mics, aging hashtags, and “Mark Fiberoptic Dickey”), the guys tackle common misconceptions—like the idea that the Holy Spirit is extra “sensitive” or somehow different in personality from the Father and the Son.They unpack why Christians believe the Spirit is a person, not an “it”—with a will, emotions, and character—and how His personality is perfectly aligned with Jesus. They walk ...
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How We Know the Holy Spirit Is God
Sunday, February 22, 2026
In this episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, Mark Dickey and Pastor Burt Miller tackle a huge question: Who is the Holy Spirit? Is He just a vibe, a force, or something more? They walk through Scripture from Genesis to the New Testament to show that the Holy Spirit is fully God—the third person of the Trinity—present at creation and active throughout history.You’ll hear how the Spirit worked in the Old Testament by coming upon people for specific moments, and how, under the New Covenant, He now lives in believers and stays. Mark and Burt also dig into why church history matters, why th...
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Forgotten God? Introducing the Holy Spirit
Sunday, February 15, 2026
In this episode of the Why Do Christians…? podcast, Mark and Burt kick off a new multi-week series all about the Holy Spirit. With Josh out sick, it’s “old school”—just the two of them in the studio, joking about creaky chairs, weird camera angles, and mysterious footprints on the footstool.From there, they dive into a huge question: why did Jesus say it’s actually better for Him to go away so the Holy Spirit could come (John 16)? Burt unpacks what that means, why the Spirit isn’t an “it” but a “He,” and why Christians miss so much when they think of the Holy Spirit as a vague force instead...
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Why Do Christians Believe Jesus Is Coming Back?
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Why do Christians believe Jesus is coming back—and why don’t we know when? In this episode of Why Do Christians…?, Mark Dickey sits down with Pastor Josh Dupiche to unpack what the Bible says about Jesus’ return.They talk about why Jesus’ resurrection points to a future return, how salvation is more than just “getting saved,” and why our ultimate hope includes being made completely new—body and soul. Mark and Josh also dig into failed end‑times predictions, why God doesn’t give us a date (and how that actually protects our faith), and what it really means to “be ready” without living in fea...
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Why Do Christians Believe In Aliens? Or Not?
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Ever wondered if Christians believe in aliens? In this episode, Mark Dickey is joined by Pastor Josh and Pastor Burt for a spirited, witty roundtable about UFOs, the Bible, and the possibilities of life beyond Earth. They dig into Scripture, debate whether God’s creativity might go beyond our planet, and try to figure out if aliens—if they exist—are anything more than cosmic animals. From Genesis to outer space, this conversation explores faith, science, and the mysteries of the universe. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, you’ll leave with plenty to think and laugh about!The Bridge Po...
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Why Do Christians Think Dogs Go To Heaven?
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Ever wondered if your pets will join you in heaven? On this weeks episode, Mark and his co-hosts dig into what the Bible really says (or doesn’t say) about our furry friends and the afterlife. Listeners share questions about their beloved pets, while the hosts mix humor (dragons in heaven, anyone?) with heartfelt honesty. Is there a clear-cut answer to this question? Find out as we explore what the Bible says about animals and Heaven.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, De...
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Why Do Christians Leave Churches?
Sunday, January 11, 2026
In this podcast episode, Mark, Burt, and Josh discuss reasons Christians leave their churches, weighing valid causes (theological misalignment, leadership failings, abuse, relocation) against those rooted in personal preference or immaturity (music style, hurt feelings, difficulty serving). They urge careful reflection, recommending open dialogue with leadership, forgiveness, and personal responsibility for growth. Leaving is supported when beliefs or safety are compromised, but we should still value unity, address underlying issues honestly, and remain connected to the church community whe...
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Why Do Christians Believe Jesus Was More Than A Prophet?
Sunday, January 4, 2026
In this episode; Mark, Josh, and Burt chat about why Christians see Jesus as way more than just a prophet. Comparing what Christians believe to what you’d hear in Judaism, Islam, and Mormonism. They use examples from the Bible and talk about Jesus doing things only God could do. They also discuss the possibility of Bible stories getting changed over time.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.co...
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Why Do Christians Struggle With Quiet Times?
Sunday, December 28, 2025
In this episode, the hosts discuss the struggles Christians face in keeping up with quiet times—regular times for prayer, Bible reading, and reflection. They share stories from their lives about forming spiritual habits, highlighting common barriers (busy schedules, distraction from tech, self-sufficiency), and unintentionally treating quiet time as a “ritual” rather than a genuine encounter with God. The conversation encourages moving from obligation to heartfelt motivation, centering life on God, and finding creative ways to integrate spiritual disciplines, emphasizing dependence on God\'...
