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Welcome to the Bridge Church VB Podcast, your weekly source for uplifting and transformative Sunday messages! Each episode features insightful, practical teachings rooted in Scripture, designed to inspire and guide you on your spiritual journey. Led by our passionate Lead Pastors, Archie and Tangie Callahan, we strive to create a welcoming environment that encourages individuals from all walks of life to connect with the person, power, and purpose of Jesus Christ.
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Armed Part 4 - Tangie Callahan
2d ago00:42:16Tap to summarizeJuly 26, 2026Title: Advance Through PrayerSermon Summary: In this closing message of the "Armed" series from Ephesians 6, Pastor Tangie builds on the foundation of the full armor of God by focusing on prayer as the gateway through which all other pieces of armor become effective. Drawing from Ephesians 6:17-20, she establishes that the Christian life is not a playground but a battleground, and that prayer is the believer's most powerful weapon. She walks through four distinct types of prayer — petition, agreement, faith, and intercession — demonstrating through personal testimony and scripture that prayer is not merely a spiritual discipline but an act of warfare, surrender, and exchange. She concludes with a powerful illustration of intercession as standing in the gap, connecting those in need to the God who has everything they need, and calls the congregation to return to a deeper, more consistent prayer life.Key Points:- Prayer is not just the final piece of the armor of God — it is the gateway that makes every other piece effective- The Christian life is a battleground, not a playground, and prayer is how believers fight their battles- Praying in the Spirit means praying in accordance with the Holy Spirit, through God's Word, His name, and the blood of Jesus- The prayer of petition is a specific, surrendered request that submits to God's will while presenting a particular need- The prayer of agreement is two or more believers uniting their faith for a specific outcome, with the husband-and-wife partnership being the most powerful form- The prayer of faith involves unwavering trust in a specific promise from God's Word, speaking that promise over circumstances that have not yet changed- The prayer of intercession means standing in the gap between someone in need and God, becoming a bridge that advocates on their behalf- Jesus is the ultimate intercessor who stood between a holy God and sinful humanity at the cross- Every act of prayer involves an exchange — the believer releases the burden and receives God's strength in return- Believers are called to pray but are not responsible for the outcome — that belongs to God aloneScripture Reference:- Ephesians 6:17-20, which speaks of the helmet of salvation, the sword of the Spirit, and the call to pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers- Philippians 4:6, which instructs believers not to be anxious but to present every request to God through prayer and petition with thanksgiving- Matthew 18:19-20, which establishes the prayer of agreement and the promise that where two or three gather in His name, He is present- James 5:13-15, which describes the prayer of faith offered over the sick, anointed with oil, and the promise that such prayer will bring healing- 1 Timothy 2:1-5, which urges intercession and thanksgiving for all people, pointing to Christ Jesus as the one mediator between God and humanity- Ezekiel 22:30, in which God searches for someone to stand in the gap but finds no one- Romans 8:26-27, which describes the Spirit interceding for believers with groanings that cannot be expressed in words- 2 Chronicles 20:15, which declares that the battle does not belong to the believer but to the Lord- Hebrews 11:1, which defines faith as the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seenStories:- Pastor Tangie shared how she began praying for her future spouse as a teenager, writing specific requests on an anointed handkerchief kept in her Bible, and how God answered every detail of that prayer- She described praying over her children's future spouses from the time they were young, and testified that God provided each child with a godly partner bearing biblical names- She recounted the night her newborn son Ethan was discovered to have a dangerous undetected condition, and how she and her husband stood in agreement, quoting Isaiah 53 with Ethan's name inserted into the verse, until he came home completely healed on day ten- She shared her personal battle with fear and anxiety as a young woman in ministry, and how her husband encouraged her to find and confess the promise in 2 Timothy 1:7, which ultimately broke the grip of anxiety- She described finding a mole on her leg and laying hands on it in faith, quoting the promises of healing in scripture, until the mole disappeared- She shared a moment during a recent church service when the Spirit of intercession came upon her for the current generation, overwhelming her with compassion as she watched young people worship- She used the illustration of a weighted vest to describe the believer's responsibility to pray, explaining that prayer is an exchange in which the burden is given to God and His strength is received in return, demonstrated live on stage with her future son-in-law Eli- She referenced Jehoshaphat's battle in 2 Chronicles 20, in which God told him the battle was not his but the Lord's, as a picture of releasing outcomes to God through prayer- She referenced Kathryn Kuhlman's testimony of asking God why not everyone she prayed for was healed, and receiving the answer that she was called to pray but the outcome was His sovereign responsibility- She closed by referencing the hymn "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," recalling how her grandmother sang it in a country church in North Carolina, emphasizing the peace that is forfeited when believers fail to bring everything to God in prayer ★ Support this podcast ★
Transcribe →Armed Part 3 - Archie Callahan
1w ago00:37:15Tap to summarizeJuly 19, 2026Series: ArmedFully Armed“In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”- Ephesians 6:16-17 NIVTo ‘stand firm’ is not an option but a command for the Christ follower.How do I stand firm?Put On:The Shield of FaithJesus is “the way, the truth, and the life”.- John 14:6 NIVThe Helmet of SalvationThe Lord put on righteousness as his breastplate…- Isaiah 59:17 NIVThe Sword of the SpiritJesus himself is our peace…- Ephesians 2:14 NIVBe alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.- 1 Peter 5:8-9 NIVToday, stand firm in the faith through truth, righteousness, and peace. ★ Support this podcast ★
Transcribe →Armed Part 2 - Micah Murphy
2w ago00:27:32Tap to summarizeJuly 12, 2026Armed Part 2Stand Firm“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.”- Ephesians 6:14-15 NIVTo ‘stand firm’ is not an option but a command for the Christ follower.How do I stand firm? Put On:The Belt of truth…Jesus is “the way, the truth, and the life”.- John 14:6 NIVThe Breastplate of Righteousness…The Lord put on righteousness as his breastplate…- Isaiah 59:17 NIVThe Shoes of Peace…Jesus himself is our peace…- Ephesians 2:14 NIVBe alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.- 1 Peter 5:8-9 NIVToday, stand firm in the faith through truth, righteousness, and peace. ★ Support this podcast ★
Transcribe →Armed Part 1 - Archie Callahan
3w ago00:31:26Tap to summarizeJuly 5, 2026Series: ArmedBe StrongFinally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand- Ephesians 6:10–13 (NIV)Strength for the battle comes from the Lord as we put on His armor and stand.As followers of Christ, we are not fighting for victory we are FIGHTING FROM VICTORY! Jesus said, “It is FINISHED”.Access God’s Power“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.Acknowledge the BattlePut on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”- Ephesians 6:10-12 NIVAdvance with Assurance“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.”- Ephesians 6:13 NIVWe are not just survivors or defenders but MORE THAN CONQUERORS! (Romans 8:37) ★ Support this podcast ★
Transcribe →Born To Win - Dr. Courtney McBath
Jun 2800:39:23Tap to summarizeJune 28, 2026Title: BORN TO WINAll Scriptures are the New Living Translation (NLT) version1 Samuel 17:48 As Goliath moved closer to attack, David quickly ran out to meet him.1 Samuel 17:49 Reaching into his shepherd’s bag and taking out a stone, he hurled itwith his sling and hit the Philistine in the forehead. The stone sank in, and Goliathstumbled and fell face down on the ground.1 Samuel 17:50 So David triumphed over the Philistine with only a sling and a stone, forhe had no sword.1 Samuel 17:51 Then David ran over and pulled Goliath’s sword from its sheath. Davidused it to kill him and cut off his head.GOD HAS BEEN PREPARING YOU1 Samuel 16:6 When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, “Surelythis is the lord’s anointed!”1 Samuel 16:7 But the lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for Ihave rejected him. The lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge byoutward appearance, but the lord looks at the heart.”1 Samuel 16:11 Then Samuel asked, “Are these all the sons you have?”“There is still theyoungest,” Jesse replied. “But he’s out in the fields watching the sheep andgoats.”“Send for him at once,” Samuel said. “We will not sit down to eat until he arrives.”Hidden Places Produce Visible ResultsForgotten Does Not Mean AbandonedTiming is EverythingGOD's PLAN MAKES SENSE LATER1 Samuel 17:34 But David persisted. “I have been taking care of my father’s sheep andgoats,” he said. “When a lion or a bear comes to steal a lamb from the flock,1 Samuel 17:35 I go after it with a club and rescue the lamb from its mouth. If the animalturns on me, I catch it by the jaw and club it to death.1 Samuel 17:36 I have done this to both lions and bears, and I’ll do it to this paganPhilistine, too, for he has defied the armies of the living God!Never Underestimate Your History with GodTake Every Past Lesson into the FightGOD WILL DIRECT YOUR PATHS1. BE WHO YOU ARE2. USE WEAPONS YOU'VE PERFECTED3. MAKE A BOLD DECLARATION4. TAKE A STEP OF FAITH ★ Support this podcast ★
Transcribe →Chiseled Part 4 - Archie Callahan
Jun 2100:38:38Tap to summarizeJune 21, 2026Series: Chiseled: Built by Jesus...Series Scripture: Ephesians 2:10“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”Sermon: Chiseled by the SpiritScripture: Acts 1:8; Acts 2:4; Acts 2:14 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.””Acts 1:8 NIV“All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.”Acts 2:4 NIV“Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd..."Acts 2:14 NIVINTRODUCTION: Jesus never told the church to be clever enough, strong enough, or persuasive enough. He told us to wait for power, because the mission ahead would require more than human ability.Movements start with movement:Pentecost turns weakness into boldness.“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.””Acts 1:8 NIVPeter preaches with clarity and conviction.“And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’”Acts 2:21 NIVGod uses Peter to build the church.“Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.”Acts 2:41 NIVCONCLUSION: God does not only heal us for private comfort; He builds us for public usefulness and kingdom impact. ★ Support this podcast ★
Transcribe →Chiseled Part 3 - Scott Mayo
Jun 1400:32:20Tap to summarizeJune 14, 2026Series: ChiseledSeries Scripture: Ephesians 2:10“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”Sermon: Chiseled by FailureScripture: Luke 22:54-62; John 21:15“Then seizing him, they led him away and took him into the house of the high priest. Peter followed at a distance. And when some there had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat down with them. A servant girl saw him seated there in the firelight. She looked closely at him and said, “This man was with him.” But he denied it. “Woman, I don’t know him,” he said. A little later someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.” “Man, I am not!” Peter replied. About an hour later another asserted, “Certainly this fellow was with him, for he is a Galilean.” Peter replied, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Just as he was speaking, the rooster crowed. The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly.”Luke 22:54-62“When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.””John 21:15 NIVINTRODUCTION: Failure is not final. Movements start with movement:Peter overestimates his strength.Peter replied, "Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death." Luke 22:33Fear exposes what confidence cannot cover.The seizing him (Jesus), they led him away and took him into the house of the high priest. Peter followed at a distance.Luke 22:54Peter weeps, but does not disappear.And he went outside and wept bitterly.Luke 22:62Jesus restores Peter with love and commission.“When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.””John 21:15 NIVCONCLUSION: Shame says, “You are finished.” Jesus says, “Come back, and let Me rebuild you.” ★ Support this podcast ★
Transcribe →Chiseled Part 2 - Archie Callahan
Jun 700:38:17Tap to summarizeJune 7, 2026Series: Chiseled: Built by Jesus...Series Scripture: Ephesians 2:10"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."Sermon: Chiseled by CorrectionINTRODUCTION: God's correction is a blessing that leads to abundant life. "Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid." -Proverbs 12:1 NIV"Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise. Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding." -Proverbs 15:31-32 NIV"Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses."- Proverbs 27:5-6 NIVScripture Text: Matthew 16:22-23."Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. "Never, Lord!" he said. "This shall never happen to you!" Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.""Movements start with movement...Peter gets revelation, but still lacks maturity. (Peter Gets It)Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God."-Matthew 16:16Jesus corrects Peter's thinking. (Peter Missed It) Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.""Matthew 16:23Peter wants Jesus without the cross."Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me."CONCLUSION: If we want to move higher with Jesus, we must learn to recieve correction. --Matthew 17:1 ★ Support this podcast ★
Transcribe →Chiseled Part 1 - Archie Callahan
May 3100:41:45Tap to summarizeMay 31, 2026Series: Chiseled: Built by Jesus...Series Scripture: Ephesians 2:10“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”Sermon: Chiseled by the CallScripture: Matthew 4:18-22INTRODUCTION: Don't despise the day of small beginnings. (Zacheriah 4:10)“As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him. Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.”Quote: “When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.”-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of DiscipleshipMovements start with movement...Jesus meets Peter in ordinary work.Jesus speaks authority into Peter’s life.Peter leaves something behind to receive something higher.The first step in being built is surrender.CONCLUSION: What do you need to leave behind to answer the call of Jesus? ★ Support this podcast ★
Transcribe →Overload Part 3 - Archie Callahan
May 2400:41:28Tap to summarizeMay 24, 2026Series: OverloadResilient Routines“Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”- 1 Timothy 4:7-8 NIVIt’s impossible to be spiritual without Godly rituals that we routinely practice.Practical Steps:1. Practice Fellowship“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”- Hebrews 10:23-25 NIV2. Practice the Presence of God“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”- Psalms 16:11 NIV3. Practice Generosity“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”- 2 Corinthians 9:6 NIVAs we face the overload of life, let’s remember: by recognizing our reality, reframing our thoughts, and establishing resilient routines, we can find peace and strength through God’s grace. ★ Support this podcast ★
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