Bridgewater Montrose’s Podcast

Where Did it Go? — Debt

We all ask it: "Where did it go?" Our paychecks disappear, our budgets feel tight, and financial stress is more normal than financial peace. But the problem isn’t just math—it’s mission. This series explores what Scripture says about debt, tithing, and eternal investment, helping people not just manage money better but trust God more deeply and live more generously. Jesus tells the story of the Rich Fool—a man who thought more stuff would bring more security, but died before he could enjoy it. His mistake wasn’t being rich—it was trusting in riches. In the same way, many today are buried under debt, trying to live lives we can’t afford in pursuit of peace we can’t buy. Debt promises freedom but delivers slavery (Proverbs 22:7). This week challenges us to stop letting money control us and instead take back our margin by putting God first.

Passage: Luke 12:13-21; Proverbs 22:7

Speaker: Josh Edwards

Not Emotional: Envy

Envy can lead us into any of the three emotions we’ve
already discussed: sadness, anger, and anxiety. Deep down, we are always striving to return to joy. The problem is that we often define joy on our own terms rather than God’s, which makes it elusive.
Paul, however, finds true contentment because his focus is on God and others. He cares about what matters to God—reaching more people for Christ, considering others as more important than himself, and knowing Christ above all else. That is why he can say, “I can do all things through Christ.” His life is consumed with Christ, and because of that, he is not overwhelmed

Speaker: Bob Kadlecik

Not Emotional: Anxiety

Anxiety is another emotion that can easily take the driver’s seat in our lives. It can dominate our decisions, shift us from healthy preparedness to unhealthy obsession, and ultimately rob us of peace. While anxiety can serve a purpose—helping us stay alert and safe—how do we learn to walk in a way that brings peace instead of chaos?

Passage: Philippians 4:4-9

Speaker: Bob Kadlecik 

Not Emotional: Anger

Anger often shows up as our default response when we’re sad, anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed. It’s also the emotion most likely to bring shame and regret, because it tends to get us into trouble. In Inside Out, anger is shown as a powerful force—and in real life, it can be just as consuming. At its root, anger often comes when our goals or desires are blocked. But what if the problem isn’t just the obstacle—what if it’s our goal that needs to change? What does God say about finding joy instead of anger?

Passage: Philippians 3:1-10;12-14;17-21

Speaker: Bob Kadlecik

Not Emotional: Sadness

Emotions can overwhelm us and cloud our perspective—but God created emotions for a purpose. They can motivate us, but they were never meant to control us. In this series, we’ll explore how God’s design for our emotions leads us to seek His purpose, not just temporary relief, and how we can let Him guide us through what we feel.

Sadness can feel all-consuming, shaping our thoughts and even affecting us physically. In Inside Out, everything sadness touches turns blue —a reminder that we can’t ignore this emotion. But how do we let sadness play a healthy role in our lives without letting it take over?

Passage: Philippians 1:9-11, 1 Kings 19

Speaker: Bob Kadlecik

Follow Me: Life is Better Connected

Life is better connected. Great things usually happen through teams and families, not just individuals. God didn’t only save you from your sin—He saved you for His body, the church. The people in the church may be different (and sometimes even frustrating), but every one of us has a role, and every one of us is needed. The church is God’s plan to use us, together, to change the world. Are you in?

Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Speaker: Bob Kadlecik

Follow Me: Found People Find People

What’s important to God should be important to us. It’s no surprise that people matter to God. But what may come as a shock is which people matter to Him: all of them. He doesn’t just love the sheep in the fold—He loves every sheep. If we are truly following Jesus, we must follow Him beyond the safety of our Christian circles and into the world to seek the lost.

Passage: Luke 15:1-7

Speaker: Bob Kadlecik

Follow Me: Everyone Has a Next Step

Everyone has a next step with God—but how do we know what it is? In Luke 14:25-35, Jesus describes what following Him looks like. It’s so radical that we must pause and count the cost. Have you done that? Are you ready to take your next step with Jesus?

Passage: Luke 14:25-35

Speaker: Bob Kadlecik

Follow Me: We Give Because He Gave

What if money isn’t what we think it is? What if everything we thought we knew about it is wrong? In one of Jesus’ most surprising stories, He praises a dishonest manager—a lying thief—to teach us something unexpected about the true purpose of money. Let’s dive into this unusual parable and discover what Jesus really wants us to understand.

Passage: Luke 16:1-12

Speaker: Bob Kadlecik

Follow Me: Saved People Serve People

“Follow me!” It’s an invitation Jesus gives 21 times in the New Testament. But following Jesus is much more than just going for a walk—it means imitating Him and becoming the best possible version of yourself, the person God created you to be. So how do we follow Him? Join us as we explore the five core values of our church—five qualities we grow into when we say “Yes!” to Jesus. To win in football, you get the ball into the end zone. To win in business, you make money. But how do you win at life? Jesus’ teaching and example give us an unexpected answer. We don’t win by becoming richer, smarter, more popular, or more powerful—we win by serving others.

Passage: Romans 12:1-8

Speaker: Josh Edwards