#51 Awake In The Empire

#52 Win The Argument, Lose The Person

You can be right. And still lose your brother. In Episode 52, Pastor Tim opens Romans 14 Paul’s urgent, uncomfortable word to a church that was letting secondary disagreements eat through the fabric of real community. We’re talking about theological contempt, the weaponization of correctness, what it actually means to hold conviction and carry people at the same time, and why the kingdom of God is not a matter of winning. If you’ve ever been pushed out for asking questions, or if you’ve been the one doing the pushing, this episode is for you. Subtext is the teaching podcast of BridgePoint Young Adults in St. Petersburg, FL. Get full access to BridgePoint’s Substack at bridgepointya.substack.com/subscribe [https://bridgepointya.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

#51 Awake In The Empire

We’re back. And we didn’t come back quiet. In Episode 51, Pastor Tim opens Romans 13, one of the most politically charged, historically misread, and spiritually uncomfortable chapters in the New Testament. If you’ve ever felt caught between blind loyalty to authority and total resistance to it, this episode is for you. We’re talking about outrage culture, what Paul was actually saying to a church living under Rome, and why the gospel’s answer to civic life isn’t a hot take — it’s love. Subtext is the teaching podcast of BridgePoint Young Adults in St. Petersburg, FL. Get full access to BridgePoint’s Substack at bridgepointya.substack.com/subscribe [https://bridgepointya.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

#50 Stop Running. Start Responding

Hey, I had the privilege of teaching last Sunday and if you missed it here is my message! In this message, Pastor Tim Riddick challenges us to examine where we may be running from what God has made personal. God uses ordinary people to deliver His invitation of redemption. And how we respond doesn’t just affect us—it shapes outcomes for others.Avoidance feels safe. But it’s still running.✨ Key Points:1. God makes His invitation personal through us.2. The “case of the someones” is spiritual deflection.3. Distraction doesn’t remove responsibility.4. Availability matters more than gifting.5. Your response determines the outcome.📖 Scripture Referenced:• Jonah 1:1–6• Isaiah 6:8• Matthew 22:9• Matthew 28:19 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oizASQwYNkY&t=1699s]–20 Get full access to BridgePoint’s Substack at bridgepointya.substack.com/subscribe [https://bridgepointya.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

#49 New Rhythms

In this episode of Subtext, Tim Riddick gets honest about the silent liturgy we all live by the scroll before our feet hit the floor, the dopamine hit at every red light, the phantom buzz that tricks us into thinking we’re needed when we’re actually just numb. This ain’t just about your phone. It’s about your formation. Because whether you know it or not, you already have a rhythm. And that rhythm is shaping your soul. So let’s talk about it: * Why Jesus didn’t let the crowd set His pace * Why rest isn’t something you earn. It’s something you need * How hustle culture is discipling us more than the Holy Spirit * And why building a new rhythm might just save your joy We dive into Matthew 11, Mark 1, and Psalm 46, not with guilt, but with grace. Not to shame you, but to remind you there’s another way. A quieter way. A rooted way. A Kingdom way. So if you’re tired of running on empty, if your soul is noisy even when the room is quiet, this one’s for you. Jesus offers you a better rhythm. Not the kind that breaks you, but the kind that builds you. Get full access to BridgePoint’s Substack at bridgepointya.substack.com/subscribe [https://bridgepointya.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

#47 The Reset That Actually Works

New year, new you, right? Wrong. Look, I love a fresh start as much as the next person. But can we talk about why every January feels like Groundhog Day? Same resolutions. Same energy for two weeks. Same guilt by February. Maybe the problem isn’t your willpower. Maybe it’s that you’re trying to change the wrong way. This week we’re getting honest about why our resolutions fail, what God actually says about transformation, and why you can’t behavior-modify your way into becoming who you want to be. Spoiler: Jesus didn’t come to give you a better to-do list. He came to give you a new heart. If you’re tired of the cycle—promise, fail, shame, repeat—this one’s for you. Let’s talk about the reset that actually works. Get full access to BridgePoint’s Substack at bridgepointya.substack.com/subscribe [https://bridgepointya.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]