I am Matthew Podcast: Overcoming Past Mistakes with Spiritual Growth

In today's episode, Robert talks about something that as been on his heart for a while: the dismembering of the body of Christ. He shows us how we have taken the unified body of Christ and have turned it into what could only be described as parts bins. He also explains why it is so important for us to be one body.

When trials or tragedy strikes, it is never fun. Robert shows us that when bad things happen, we can let the hurt and anger consume us; or, we can allow God to use our hurting times as a way to refine us into looking more like His Son, Jesus.

Scriptures mentioned: (CSV)

James 1:2-4

Romans 8:28

1 Peter 1:6-9

In this Bonus Episode, Robert sits down with his wife, Kaci, to discuss her testimony and how we can find hope in the life of a woman that has walked through trauma, infidelity, and cancer. Kaci shows us that even in the darkest of times, God will show up as long as we call out to Him.

Scriptures mentioned (CSV):

2 Corinthians 6:14

Proverbs 31: 10-31

One of the biggest questions we ask daily is: What is God's will for my life? Robert breaks down some ways we can obtain the answer to this question. Drawing from his experience starting the podcast, we learn the path to God's will is one of patience, trust, and relationship.

Scriptures mentioned (CSV):

Genesis 50:20 (paraphrased)

Psalm 119:105

Romans 12:2

Robert describes worship as a lifestyle. Using the Bible and personal experiences, Robert shows us that worship is so much more than just a Sunday experience. Through serving others, spending time in God's word, and even through our tithes, we are worshipping Jesus in a way that is pleasing and honoring to Him.

Scriptures mentioned (CSV):

Romans 12:1

Revelation

Acts

If you are new to the podcast you may not know that at the end of every week Robert stresses the importance of being around true believers. In this episode, we dive deeper into what that actually looks like. Sometimes we find churches filled full of worldly people and sometimes we can find that body, that church, that is filled with people that can encourage us and help us find hope that only comes from Jesus.

Scriptures mentioned (CSV):

Hebrews 10:24-25

Acts 2:42-47

Matthew 5

John 13:34-35

Robert embarks on the weighty subject of servitude. Who should we serve? Why should we serve? Robert shows us where we can find these answers and others to questions we may have. Plus Robert shares a special blessing that happened to him.

Scriptures mentioned (CSV):

Galatians 5:13

Luke 22:24-49

Matthew 11:29

Matthew 6:19-21

1 John 2:16

Mark 5

Matthew 20:25-28

Robert shares his struggle with unforgiveness. We see through Robert's journey that forgiveness will move us closer to Jesus. Robert speaks of the freedom that comes with letting go of the burden of unforgiveness.

Scriptures mentioned (CSV)

Matthew 6:12

Matthew 19:27

Mark 10:28

Ephesians 4:32

Colossians 3:12-17

Matthew 6:14-15

Robert explores the concept of prayer. Why should we do it? How do we do it? By going through the prayer that Jesus taught His disciples, we can begin to pray confidently and expectantly. Robert explains that according to the Bible, prayer is essential to the Christian walk and that through prayer our hope grows stronger.

Scriptures mentioned (CSV):

Matthew 6:6

1 Thessalonians 5:17

Philippians 4:6

Romans 12:11-12

John 10:10

John 16:23

Matthew 7:7-11

Luke 11:13

1 Corinthians 13

Luke 11:2-4

1 John 1:9

Robert discusses the concept of truth. Is there absolute truth? Robert goes outside of the Bible to determine what is truth and show that the absolute truth can be found in Jesus Christ.

Books mentioned:

The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel

No God But One by Nabeel Qureshi

I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist by Frank Turek