Why do Christians still struggle with temptation if God doesn’t tempt anyone? In this episode, Mark sits down with Pastors Josh Dupiche and Burt Miller to unpack what the Bible really says about temptation—where it comes from, why it’s not a sin to be tempted, and how to stand firm when it hits hard. They dig into James 1, the Lord’s Prayer (“lead us not into temptation”), Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, and Ephesians 2’s picture of the world, the flesh, and the devil as “agents of temptation.” Then they get practical with Ephesians 6 and the armor of God—truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, and the Word—as a real strategy for everyday battles. If you’ve ever wondered why certain sins feel constant, whether you’ll ever overcome them, or how to fight without just “white-knuckling it,” this conversation is for you.

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Pastor Burt Miller is the Lead Pastor of Solid Ground Church in Lewes, DE

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Pastor Josh Dupiche is the Lead Pastor of Hope Church in Milford, DE

https://www.hopebfc.church/

Mark Dickey hosts the Afternoon Show on The Bridge weekdays from 3-7pm EST

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In this final episode of our Holy Spirit series, Mark, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh wrap up seven weeks of conversation by asking: Where do Christians get the Holy Spirit right—and where do we miss it?

They talk about how the Spirit rightly works through Scripture to change our thinking, helps us fight sin, and is truly God Himself—the third person of the Trinity, present with believers every day, not just on Sundays.

Then they dig into some common misunderstandings: chasing emotional highs, saying “God told me” to justify unwise decisions, and confusing the Spirit with an impersonal force instead of a person with a mind, will, and emotions.

Along the way they unpack key passages (John 14, 16; Acts; Galatians 5; James 3) and show that being “filled with the Spirit” is an ongoing way of life, not a one-time spiritual merit badge.

The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.com

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Pastor Burt Miller is the Lead Pastor of Solid Ground Church in Lewes, DE

https://solidground.church/

Pastor Josh Dupiche is the Lead Pastor of Hope Church in Milford, DE

https://www.hopebfc.church/

Mark Dickey hosts the Afternoon Show on The Bridge weekdays from 3-7pm EST

https://www.wearethebridge.org/station/staff/mark-dickey/

Intro Music thanks to Luca Francini

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In part six of our Holy Spirit series, Mark Dickey, Pastor Burt Miller, and Pastor Josh Dupiche unpack some of the most misunderstood (and most encouraging) things the Holy Spirit does in the life of a believer—while having a lot of fun along the way.

They talk about how the Spirit convicts us of sin without shaming us, always leading us back to Jesus rather than leaving us stuck in guilt. They dig into how He speaks to us, especially by illuminating Scripture so it actually lands on our hearts—whether you’re a Bible nerd or someone who feels like they “just don’t get it.”

The conversation then turns to sanctification (becoming more like Jesus over time), how that’s ultimately God’s work in us, and how the Spirit helps us fight temptation and gives spiritual gifts so we can serve others and build up the Church.

The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.com

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Pastor Burt Miller is the Lead Pastor of Solid Ground Church in Lewes, DE

https://solidground.church/

Pastor Josh Dupiche is the Lead Pastor of Hope Church in Milford, DE

https://www.hopebfc.church/

Mark Dickey hosts the Afternoon Show on The Bridge weekdays from 3-7pm EST

https://www.wearethebridge.org/station/staff/mark-dickey/

Intro Music thanks to Luca Francini

https://www.youtube.com/@lucafrancinimusic