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Bridge Sermons PodcastOne More | Jordan Machonga | Colossians 4:3-5Many of our biggest moments in life come after a simple invitation. here’s one invitation that is so important to God, so it should matter to us, too. What is it, and why does He care so much? Check out Jordan's message on Colossians 4.
2025-08-1733 min
Bridge Sermons PodcastIs God Faithful When I'm Not? | Jordan Machonga | Genesis 15-16If you were to die today, why should God let you into heaven? Even if we think we've been good enough, none of us can meet God's standards for us. What does it take to get right with Him? Check out Jordan's message on Genesis 15-16.
2025-02-0937 min
Two Dudes In A CanoeFeminism RiverHow does feminism affect our society today? In what ways does this ideology impact our individual lives, our families, our communities, and more? Grab a paddle and hop in the canoe. On this episode, we're joined by special guest canoer, Kari Schacke. Let's navigate Feminism River together.Support the show
2024-12-0947 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeGratitude RiverAre you a truly grateful person? We may not be as grateful as we think we are...So how we can practice gratitude on a daily basis, and not just once a year when Thanksgiving rolls around? Let’s talk about what being truly grateful looks like and how it can improve your life in more ways than you may think. Grab a paddle and hop in the canoe as we navigate Gratitude River.Support the show
2024-11-2533 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeMental Health RiverHalloween costumes, mental health, and stickers...All of this and more on today's river. Grab a paddle and let's go!People are more mentally unhealthy today than ever before. What does this mean, and what do we do about it? What is mental health, and what is it now? What if we could rework our mindset about mental health and help improve our mental health? Hop in the canoe and join the conversation - Let’s navigate Mental Health River.Support the show
2024-11-1138 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeElection RiverElection season is here…Politics can be divisive, complex, and overwhelming. How do we survive in election season? Politics affect all of our lives, and it matters greatly how we handle election season and our relationships with others around us as well. Let’s have an important conversation and navigate Election River together.Grab a paddle and hop in the canoe!Support the show
2024-10-2843 min
Jacob Koutas ShowEpisode 11: Pastor Jordan Machonga
Welcoming on Pastor Jordan Machonga from the podcast Two Dudes In A Canoe and the Pastor of the Bridge Community Church! We talk about controversial topics that Christians always get asked, a deep dive into how to treat each other as human beings even when we do not agree, and also why its ok to have tattoos according to the bible!
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2024-10-281h 21Two Dudes In A CanoeIsrael Palestine RiverCherries, bad haircuts, and archaeology…All of this and more as we navigate Israel Palestine River with special guest canoer, Omer.The conflict occurring in and around Israel is very complex with a deep and rich history. Omer lives in Israel and has an incredible background in archaeology and politics. Join this fascinating conversation as Omer helps us navigate Israel Palestine River.Grab a paddle and hop in the canoe.Support the show
2024-10-1442 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeLeadership RiverHop in the canoe, we're talking leadership. What leadership is, and what it isn’t. Leadership fails, and how to strengthen your leadership. This river is full of practical tips and new habits you can apply today. You don't want to miss this river.So let’s go - Grab a paddle and let’s navigate Leadership River.Support the show
2024-09-3030 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeCalling RiverEach of us experience God's calling in different ways. Yet we tend to romanticize this experience. What does this mean for you, and for those around you? Grab a paddle, hop in the canoe, and let’s navigate Calling River. Let's go!Support the show
2024-09-1636 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeGreed RiverNone of us would admit we are greedy…But the reality is, we live with great wealth. Let's talk about signs of greed, and how to break out of it and live with greater generosity. This river is full of practical tips and new habits you can apply today. Grab a paddle and hop in the canoe as we navigate Greed River.Support the show
2024-09-0237 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeRockstar RiverThe Olympics, molecular biology, and musicians…All of this and more as we navigate Rockstar River with two special guest canoers.Grab a paddle and enjoy this fun conversation. We’ll see you on Rockstar River.Support the show
2024-08-1926 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeTension RiverJoin us on this summertime river and get ready to see where it goes...as we explore cancel culture, personalities, and routines. What can we learn in each of these areas? And, what do they all have in common? Grab a paddle, hop in the canoe, and let’s navigate Tension River.This is the perfect summer episode to share with a friend too!Support the show
2024-07-2931 minTwo Dudes In A CanoePeople Person RiverStrategies to lengthen your lifespan, increase your finances, and make you able to experience more happiness…All this and more on People Person River.Having a high social IQ is more valuable than you might think. So, whether or not you’d call yourself a “people person," there are steps you can take to strengthen your relationships and find greater fulfillment in life. Grab a paddle and hop in the canoe!Support the show
2024-07-1536 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeWork-Life Harmony RiverIs it possible to strike the perfect work-life balance? Or...what would your life look like if you viewed work and life as being in harmony with each other? Let's talk about a few ways to achieve a better work-life harmony. This river is full of practical tips and new habits that you can apply today. Grab a paddle and hop in the canoe as we navigate Work-Life Harmony River.Support the show
2024-07-0131 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeSelf-Awareness RiverWe all have that one person in the office or a family member who lacks self-awareness...Or you probably even have your own stories you look back on and cringe at, wishing you had more self-awareness in those moments. What if you could increase your level of self-awareness and improve your interactions with those around you?Grab a paddle and hop in the canoe as we navigate Self-Awareness River. This river is full of great questions to help each of us evaluate how self-aware we really are. Plus, strategies to improve your self-awareness and practical tips you...
2024-06-0332 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeTattoo RiverTattoos, Furbies, creativity...All of this and more as we navigate Tattoo River with guest canoers, tattoo artists Juju Manalang and Michal MacMorran.Everyone is creative, and we are all creating things or experiences…Whether spreadsheets, art or writings, or creating experiences in your home or for your friends. You may not call yourself an “artist,” but hop in the canoe and join the conversation to see how creativity impacts your life and the lives of those around you.Grab a paddle and we’ll see you on Tattoo River.Connect with Juju and Mich...
2024-05-2038 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeEmotional RiverWhat do you do with all the emotions you feel? What if you could gain mastery over your emotions? Don’t ride the wave of your feelings and get swept down the river...Instead, grab a paddle, hop in the canoe, and let’s talk about practical ways to gain control of your emotions and keep your life steered on course. Let’s navigate Emotional River and grow our EQ.Support the show
2024-05-0628 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeOverwhelmed RiverHow can stress make you healthier? Is that even possible?! We all face stress and can feel overwhelmed at times...but let’s talk about how that can be used for your benefit and growth. This river is full of practical tips and new habits you can apply today. Grab a paddle and hop in the canoe as we navigate Overwhelmed River.Support the show
2024-04-2226 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeCruise Control RiverAre you moving through life on cruise control? Hop in this canoe and get a few practical tips to save you from a crash. Let's talk about signs you're in cruise control, and how to break out of it and regain control of growth in your life. See you on Cruise Control River, now streaming wherever you podcast.Support the podcast.Support the show
2024-04-0828 minTwo Dudes In A CanoePurity RiverSex, love, relationships…Jump in our canoe as we navigate Purity River. Grab a paddle and hear a powerful story from our guest canoer, a former Playboy Bunny. Dive into this fascinating conversation - This river provides some great tools in the fight to live with purity.Support the podcast.Support the show
2024-03-1133 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeNegotiation RiverJump in our canoe as we navigate Negotiation River, with guest canoer, a Crisis & Hostage Negotiator, Jeff Riggs. Whether you're convincing your kids to clean their room, faced with a conversation with your spouse, trying to get your way at work, or just want to score a golfing vacation...Negotiation is something we all do every day. Grab a paddle and let's learn some practical tools from a professional negotiator.This is a great river to share with a friend!Support the show.Support the show
2024-02-2625 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeDiscipline RiverWhy does discipline matter? Grab a paddle and hop in the canoe. Let’s talk about steps you can take to strengthen your discipline, increase your influence, and build the life you’ve always wanted. See you on Discipline River.Support the showSupport the show
2024-02-1226 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeMomentum River80% of us will have dropped that new plan we made for the new year. Hop in the canoe as we talk about how to catch and keep the momentum you've always wanted.Now streaming wherever you podcast.#boomshakalakaSupport the show
2024-01-2823 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeLong Lost Episode #2We've recovered one more sunken canoe. Hop in as we talk about how to lead when you are not in charge.Support the show
2024-01-2224 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeLong Lost Episode #1We have sunk a few canoes in our day. Here is one we have recovered from the depth of the sea. Maybe it was meant to be lost... only way to find out is to take a ride. Support the show
2024-01-1522 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeRemnant RiverSound the fog horns (alarms) the world is going to hell in a handbasket! Or is it? Is it just two dudes or is there a remnant people that are willing to get in the canoe and stand for truth? Don’t miss the last episode in season 5 and possibly the last episode ever!Support the show
2023-05-2925 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeA.I. RiverThe canoe has been taken over by AI. Listen as part of this episode was scripted by Chaptgpt. Hop in as we talk about how to navigate a technology that is taking over the world. Support the show
2023-05-2224 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeRest RiverHave you ever needed a vacation from your vacation? Why is that? If you want to have the best summer vacation ever hop in the canoe as we learn how to rest, what the darkest places to vacation are, and vent with us as we talk about how annoying airplanes are. See you on the river.Support the show
2023-05-0823 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeHunger RiverThe canoe is on a health kick! Hop in as Junior and Jordan talk about how those terrible hunger pains you feel, may actually be a good thing? Come and meet a little friend we call ghrelin.Support the show
2023-05-0125 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeIce Cream Smoothie RiverA whole river based on ice cream smoothies?? Are the dudes low on new content OR could there be a valuable lesson from Jordan's terrible eating habits? Hop in the Canoe and learn how to navigate having tough conversations.Support the show
2023-03-2721 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeGentleness RiverPuppies, ducks, flowers.... and being a walking doormat. What if everything you thought about gentleness was backward? Grab a paddle and let's talk about gentleness, ding dong ditch, and the infamous essential oils.Support the show
2023-03-1924 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeRelevant RiverWhat do society and health deem the prime age for a man and woman? What's going on with AI? And what's this about Jordan and Junior eating mushrooms? Hop in the canoe as we talk about how to stay relevant in the fast-moving waters of our world. Support the show
2023-03-1227 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeDepression RiverWill Jordan and Junior finally get canceled for going down Depression River or will guest canoer and counselor Joel Bradshaw save the day? Let's talk crockpots, talking stains, and 24k edible gold.Support the show
2023-02-2721 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeQuestion RiverTwo Dudes in Canoe are heading down our favorite river yet. Join us as we discuss the secret power to relational success, dating advice from 1938, and pet blessings. Also Junior and Jordan have to do an unbiased review of their new sponsor. This is a fun one.Support the show
2023-02-2027 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeValentines Day River2 Dudes are trading in the canoe for a romantic gondola ride down Valentine's River. Hop in as we talk about falling in love, falling out of love, and more importantly - how to stay in love!Support the show
2023-02-1224 minTwo Dudes In A CanoePattern RiverYou have heard of personality tests but have you heard of pattern tests? Hop in the canoe and take a test that is far more accurate and far more valuable to your life. P.S. We promise we love old people!Support the show
2023-02-0527 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeSimplify RiverLife is full, sometimes too full to even enjoy. Let's look at some of the habits that are stealing your joy. Not to mention, we have the most unique product we've reviewed...Support the show
2023-01-3024 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeQuiet Life RiverWouldn't it be nice to get away from all the drama, all the stress, all of the noise? Haven't you ever wondered what magical berries taste like? Come on a relaxing canoe ride with Jordan and Junior as they head down Quiet River. Support the show
2022-10-1024 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeManology RiverThe Canoe is back after a brief hiatus. Join Junior and Jordan as they set out to talk about the mind of a man, crocs, Canada and biting noses. Whether single or married- this river will give you a glimpse into the y chromosome. Support the show
2022-09-2625 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeQ&A River Part 3Hop back in the canoe as we tackle questions about deconstruction, free speech, church hurt, and pronoun confusion. The waters getting choppy. Support the show
2022-04-2524 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeWilderness RiverThe canoe is back from Israel but not without some memorable stories! Hop in the canoe as we talk about what to do when you are stuck in a wilderness. If this episode is encouraging to you share it with a friend.Support the show
2022-03-0723 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeAnnoying RiverThe wives are back in the canoe to share some of the annoying things both Junior and Jordan do. Let's have a conversation about how to share your canoe with annoying people. Support the show
2022-02-0726 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeMental Health River - Part 2There is one thing we all need help navigating. Our phones... Hop in the canoe as we navigate social media, the great resignation, and our overall mental health.Support the show
2022-01-3124 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeMental Health River - Part 1Hop in the canoe as we talk passwords, sexting, and mental health housekeeping. Support the show
2022-01-2425 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeBurnout RiverNew season, new episode, new segment— same canoe. Season 3. Here we go. Listen & share!Support the show
2022-01-1626 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeChristmas RiverHop in the canoe and come celebrate Christmas with us as we talk about how to enjoy this season in a new special way. And don't miss us reviewing each other's Christmas presents.Support the show
2021-12-1322 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeHard RiverUh Oh... The River is Frozen. So we traded the canoe for a pair of skates because we are going down hard river. We talk about the importance of doing hard things, personal goals to set for the new year, and not to mention robots, because come one, what would a river be without a hypothetical robot question. Support the show
2021-12-0622 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeParenting River Special Guest Brian Nelson shares the secret to having perfect kids (and by perfect we mean, "eh, pretty good")! Come hear what the Mafia, Hitler, and Tupac have to share about kids AND if we are not back next week with a new episode it is because our wives killed us after hearing us review their thanksgiving cooking. This is a great river to share with a friend!Support the show
2021-11-2937 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeTradition RiverJust hear those canoe bells jingling, ring tingle tingling too, Come on, it's lovely weather for a canoe ride together with you... It's a Two Dudes In A Canoe Holiday Special. Hop in the canoe as we talk through some of our favorite holiday traditions, a weird product to review, and what we would do if we had a day left to live. Support the show
2021-11-2230 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeEnvy RiverHop in the canoe as we head out to destroy the green-eyed monster. We might even run into some Japanese crabs, toiletless space capsules, and some raw confessions. This is a fun one. Support the show
2021-11-1523 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeReminisce RiverWe are celebrating 25 episodes!!! Hop in the canoe as we look back at some of our favorite moments over the last year.Support the show
2021-11-0120 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeFun RiverTurning our offices into a hammock room, pranks gone wrong, naughty koalas, and lots and lots of fun. This is one river you need to master in your life. This is Fun River.Support the show
2021-10-2527 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeAnxiety RiverThis river is not a peaceful one. We go down the rough rapids of anxiety, we play would you rather, a man gets stabbed by a squirrel, and Junior gets real about his own struggle with anxiety. A huge thank you to Janson Roberts founder of the Anxious Church for giving us some practical tools to handle anxiety. Check out more resources at www.theanxiouschurch.comSupport the show
2021-10-1830 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeDating RiverThis week we are trading in the canoe for a Gondola as we navigate the river of dating. Check out at 8 tips for finding the right person, join us as we review our homemade "Canoucha Kombucha", and find out why Junior is a terrible human being in our "canews" segment. Support the show
2021-10-1127 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeLeadership RiverHop in the canoe, we're talking leadership, Cheeto fingers, McDonald's characters and more. Special guest, Scott Ziegler is hopping in too. You don't want to miss this river. Grab a paddle, hop in the canoe- lets navigate Leadership River.Support the show
2021-10-0425 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeShallow RiverWarning! This river is shallow! Hop in the canoe as we talk about 4 signs of a shallow person AND how Junior and Jordan became local town heroes. See you on the river.Support the show
2021-09-2725 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeConflict RiverConflict is an inevitable part of life but it doesn't have to be a sucky part of life. Hop in the canoe and let's talk Beer Soap, Chinese Overreach, and how to manage conflict for the better. This is a fun river!Support the show
2021-09-2024 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeQ&A River Part 2Season 2 starts with lots of great questions for the river. Is swearing a sin? Is love a feeling? Qa river is always full of surprises. Not to mention we review and rate the best chicken sandwich in Chicago land. Support the show
2021-09-1327 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeTemptation RiverIt's not just about sex. It's time to take back the fight. Join the conversation- lets talk monkeys, castration and mold. This river provides some great tools in the fight to being disciplined and more free.Support the show
2021-05-0820 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeHapppiness RiverCome on, you wish you were happpier. Just admit it! You want to be consistently happpier. This episode will show you how, hop in the canoe. We talk Brady, Elvis, KY, Studies, and 3p’s to cultivate happpiness in your life. This is a fun one.Support the show
2021-05-0123 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeOffended RiverDo you have thick or thin skin? How do you get thicker skin? This episode if filled with tests, dead fish, and one tough challenge. Hop in the canoe, lets have a conversation.Support the show
2021-04-2420 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeMarriage RiverThe canoe hosts it's first guests! Lets talk dating vs. marriage, pregnant belly lines, brown eyes & dark complexions. Everything is on the table in the canoe.Support the show
2021-04-1822 minTwo Dudes In A CanoePolitics RiverElephants, donkeys, and monkeys with mind control— this river is a circus.Hop in the canoe as we talk about how to navigate politics in the 21st century.Support the show
2021-04-1223 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeRegret RiverDo you have any regrets in life? Junior and Jordan have a few... from terrible parenting to kicking someone in the face. Truth is, we all have regret but it's how you leverage it that makes all the difference. Learn how your past, no matter how shaded, can launch you forward in life. Support the show
2021-03-2820 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeWork River1/3 of your life will be spent paddling down the river of work. That's 90,000 hours over the course of a lifetime. Let's see what Patch Adams, Cotton Candy Day, and Tim Tebow can teach us about how to get the most out of your career.Support the show
2021-03-2120 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeRising RiverBeing desperate, making friends, Junior losing to his wife, Jordan's first date- hop in, Rising River needs to be explored.Support the show
2021-03-1422 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeQ&A RiverWe’ve got a mailbag of questions in the canoe with us today. Are we nearing the end of the world? Did you two become instant friends? How can you work on your marriage when you have bad sex? All these and more on Q&A River.Support the show
2021-03-0720 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeMan River Part 2What do you think of when you think of a man's man? If beef jerky eatin', axe shavin', gettin' notches on the bedpost is your picture... it's time you redefine manhood. Support the show
2021-02-2823 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeMan River Part 1Ladies, believe it or not- this one is aimed at you! "Simps", masculinity, Hillary Duff, and man's best friend. What isn't on Man River? Support the show
2021-02-2124 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeEntertainment RiverGladiator, Grand Theft Auto, Gorilla Glue— what doesn’t Entertainment River have?Support the show
2021-02-1523 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeCulture RiverThe Amish, The Office, and a practical guide to navigating culture. This episode is sponsored by Tic Tacs. Support the show
2021-02-0721 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeSabbath RiverSabbath. Something weird you probably don't do but should do. This river can take your family on a completely new adventure. Grab a paddle and hope in our canoe.Support the show
2021-01-3120 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeLife Rules River Part 2Empty Keurigs, being fashionably early, and Jordan getting paid by a pornstar... This is quite the river. Grab a paddle and hop in our canoe.Support the show
2021-01-1220 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeLife Rules River Part 1The best adventures are fun, challenging & beneficial. Conversations are the same. Hop in our canoe, let's do both. During this episode, we are paddling down Life Rules River where we talk about breakfast, aliens, and making your bed. Support the show
2021-01-1224 minTwo Dudes In A CanoeLife Rules River Part 3Phone addictions, lying, and Junior sending spicy texts to the wrong person. Grab a paddle and let's finish our life rules river.Support the show
2021-01-1220 min