The Bridge

Does God Hate Me?

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...

Alien Invasion by Elias Mask

Alien Invasion is about the life of Elias, an eleven-year-old boy, who is an only child looking for adventure in his ordinary life. He and his pet rabbit encounter a strange man from outer space! Elias’ mother insists that the alien is actually his Dad. But Elias doesn’t believe her.Afraid that this alien will take over his Dad’s place and win the affection of his mother, Elias enlists the help of his best friend to blast the alien back to outer space.Elias Mask is a 12-year-old author who loves to encourage young kids to read and write. He has a 154 IQ and has won several awards. The mayor...

Melanie Figueroa

The first time I met Melanie I knew I wanted to know her better. Her love for Jesus is infectious! She is a communicator, an author and shares her faith with everyone who will listen! She hails from Puerto Rico and uses her bilingual capabilities in many ways; including, publishing a second children’s book called, “My Super Dog”. Melanie shares her story of coming to know Jesus and how God continues to open doors for her to share her faith. You’ll be encouraged and inspired to use YOUR gifts and talents after hearing how Melanie shares hers!Show Notes:My Super Dog, published in 2026Oliver a...