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  • A Study of Wisdom with Jon Collins

    We are so excited to welcome Jon Collins for a study of wisdom. 

    Jon Collins, from The BibleProject, joins the podcast for a special conversation, where we will learn about wisdom by looking at what Scripture has to show us. We take a look at different examples of wisdom, and learn what it means to let Scripture answer our questions. You won’t want to miss it!


    Jon was a pastor then stepped into the marketplace to explore digital communication, working with clients ranging from Google and P&G to Silicon Valley start-ups and nonprofits. In 2009, Jon’s first company, Epipheo, introduced the business world to “explainer videos.” In 2016, Jon dove into the BibleProject full-time.

    Check out more at BibleProject.com and wherever you get podcasts.
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    1 hr
  • Minimalism with Joshua Becker

    Joshua Becker joins the podcast this week to talk all about minimalism!

    We dive into understanding minimalism, and discover that it’s more a conversation about values, than about stuff. Joshua gives practical advice, as well as shares how a journey about minimalism is really a spiritual journey. You won’t want to miss it!

    Joshua Becker is an author and the founder of Becoming Minimalist, a community / designed to inspire people to pursue their greatest passions by owning fewer possessions. Joshua is the WSJ Best-Selling author of The More of Less and The Minimalist Home. His new book, Things That Matter, is now available.
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    54 min
  • Understanding Anxiety & Depression with Brian McKenna

    This week, we are joined by Brian McKenna for a very important conversation about anxiety and depression. Brian helps us understand the journey of anxiety and depression. He shares the differences between the two, and offers hope with the power of small victories.

    With compassion, Brian helps individuals and families gain skills for life so they can achieve a healthy level of functioning, renewed hope, and happiness in their lives.

    Brian McKenna helps individuals and families gain skills for life so they can achieve a healthy level of functioning, renewed hope, and happiness in their lives. His collaborative approach involves other essential relationships and resources to optimize outcomes, fostering a strong therapeutic alliance between himself and the individual. These two strategies are the most important factors to change and healing. Brian inspires and motivates people to become healthier, happier and more connected in their relationships, as seen in his Tedx Talk which can be found on YouTube.
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    1 hr 1 min
  • Teaching Kids the Bible with Meredith Miller

    Meredith Miller joins the podcast this week to share how to teach kids about the Bible.

    Meredith shares with Rachel and Matt all about how to talk with kids about Jesus (and, even, what can be avoided for now!). It’s a sweet and informative conversation. You won’t want to miss it!

    Meredith is a pastor and parent with over 20 years experience helping families follow Jesus. She wants to help parents re-examine the notion of using the Bible to raise “good kids” and catch a fresh vision for being a Jesus-centered, justice-seeking, and joy-filled family. She many resources, including a podcast called "Ask Away," a faith-based newsletter, and an Instagram account @MeredithAnneMiller

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    59 min
  • The Future of the Church with Nancy Beach & Samantha Kiley

    Join our discussion about the Future of the Church with Nancy Beach and Samantha Kiley

    Nancy Beach and Samantha Beach Kiley join us for an honest conversation about the future of the church in America. We discuss the struggles that have hindered the church’s witness today and what must be done in order for the church to be faithful and fruitful going forward.

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    58 min
  • Discovering Your Gifts with Don Everts

    Learn all about discovering your gifts with Don Everts

    This week, Rachel and Matt are joined by the delightful Don Everts. Don shares all about what it means to live out the gifts, talents, and passions God has given you, and what life looks like when a person fully recognizes who they are. It’s an encouraging conversation that will leave you excited about your gifts and who God made you to be.

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    56 min
  • Moving On with Beth Moore

    Beth Moore joins Rachel and Matt to share her journey in finding a new church, and to graciously share what the last few months have been like as she has walked through controversy. It’s a lovely conversation, filled with truth, grace, and wisdom.

    Best-selling book and Bible study author Beth Moore is a dynamic teacher whose conferences take her across the globe. She is a dedicated wife, and mother of two adult daughters and three delightful grandchildren.  Beth lives in Houston, Texas, where she leads Living Proof Ministries with the purpose of encouraging and teaching women to know and love Jesus through the study of Scripture.

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    1 hr 9 min
  • Lessons from Covid with Dr. AJ Roberts

    For the Season 3 finale, Dr. Anjeanette “AJ” Roberts is back to talk with us about Lessons from Covid. AJ joins us this week to look at the lessons from Covid-19 and the pandemic, and look at how the aftermath continues to effect us all, in big and small ways.

    AJ is a molecular biologist and virologist and public advocate for the Christian faith, and she conducted SARS-CoV research at the National Institutes of Health from 2003 to 2006 and holds degrees in chemistry (BS, U. of Tulsa), cell and molecular biology (PhD, U. of Pennsylvania), and Christian apologetics (MA, Biola University).

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    59 min
  • Better Screen Time with Andrea Davis

    In this week's episode, Andrea Davis joins the podcast to talk all about the ever present screens in our lives, and how to have a better relationship between screens and your family. Andrea brings encouragement, new insights, and practical strategies to help all people navigate this tech-filled world. For more information, follow Andrea at  Better Screen Time on Instagram,  or head to BetterScreenTime.com.

    Andrea Davis is a former secondary ed teacher turned screen-time-navigator. She is the founder of Better Screen Time where she shares family-tested ideas from the (tech) trenches as a mom of five. She is on a mission to help parents worry less about tech, and connect more with their kids.

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    1 hr
  • Relational Anxiety with Steve Cuss

    Steve Cuss is back to talk with us about Relational Anxiety. Steve joins us this week to look at anxiety & conflict that arises between us and others, with co-workers, friends, family, and even strangers. He shares pitfalls to be aware of and tips for navigating our relationships.

    Steve is the author of Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs and the founder of www.capablelife.me, an online community helping you to function as a calm, aware, present human in the work place and home place.

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    59 min

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Matt Popovits and Rachel Ryder take complicated issues and break them down into ideas we can understand, truths we can apply, and questions worth pondering--and they do it all through the lens of…

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