Matt Brown Show

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Matt Brown Show episodes

March 04, 2022 Ep 89: Gaining wisdom in every area of your life (Feat. Dave Willis)
Most people are one small, wise decision away from success in any given area of their life. But where do we find the wisdom for life's great questions?
Dave Willis is pastor and writer with XO Marriage who has become one of America's most trusted voices on marriage, faith and family. Dave has studied the book of Proverbs for many years, and bring time tested principles to begin to see growth, change and blessings in every area of your life.
Pick up Dave's book "Think Like Jesus” here: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Jesus-Timeless-Proverbs/dp/1950113523/. Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love” here: amazon.com/Truth-Plus-Love-Jesus-Influence/dp/0310355249/.
For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift “5 Spiritual Keys to Find Fulfillment in God” go to: Thinke.org
22 min
February 25, 2022 Ep 88: The Miller Family share encouragement for busy and overwhelmed parents
Parenting is one of the greatest blessings in life, but it comes with its challenges. Many parents are so busy and overwhelmed, they need to be reminded of what's most important and to soak in the journey.
Stephen and Amanda Miller are the popular YouTube family, "The Miller Fam," and the parents of 7 children. They share their families adoption journey, and remind us we don't need to be perfect, it's okay to fail, and give wisdom and encouragement for your parenting journey.
Pick up Stephen's book "The Art of Getting it Wrong” here: amazon.com/Art-Getting-Wrong-Finding-Misadventures/dp/0310364698/. Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love” here: amazon.com/Truth-Plus-Love-Jesus-Influence/dp/0310355249/.
For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift “5 Spiritual Keys to Find Fulfillment in God” go to: Thinke.org
17 min
February 18, 2022 Ep 87: Pursuing the kind of marriage your heart dreams of (Feat. Dave Willis)
Every couple wants to have a great marriage and live a healthy life, but so often we find ourselves far from who we desire to be.
Dave Willis is pastor and writer with XO Marriage who has become one of America's most trusted voices on marriage, faith and family. He shares how you can find the kind of marriage your heart dreams of, and how marriage can be incredible when you do it God's way. Sharing from his own health and marriage battles, he shows how our personal well-being and the health of our marriage are inextricably connected.
Pick up Dave's book "Naked and Healthy” here: amazon.com/Naked-Healthy-Dave-Willis/dp/1950113515/. Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love” here: amazon.com/Truth-Plus-Love-Jesus-Influence/dp/0310355249/.
For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift “5 Spiritual Keys to Find Fulfillment in God” go to: Thinke.org
26 min
February 11, 2022 Ep 86: Finding the path away from panic and anxiety and toward peace (Feat. David Marvin)
No one wants to suffer from anxiety, but so many people do these days because of all that is going on in the world.
David Marvin is the young adults director at Watermark Community Church, where he leads The Porch, a ministry for thousands of young adults that meets across seventeen locations in nine states. He shares powerful insights how you can free yourself from anxiety by discovering and applying principles given by God's Word to lead us away from panic and toward peace.
Pick up David's book "We're All Freaking Out (and Why We Don't Need To)” here: amazon.com/Were-All-Freaking-Dont-Need-ebook/dp/B08PYJSTLZ/. Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love” here: amazon.com/Truth-Plus-Love-Jesus-Influence/dp/0310355249/.
For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free book “5 Spiritual Keys to Find Fulfillment in God” go to: Thinke.org
25 min
February 04, 2022 Ep 85: Nicky Cruz shares that no one is too far gone for God's love to reach them
Sometimes we think certain people are too far gone for God's love to reach them.
More than 30 million people have read Nicky Cruz' testimony about growing up as the son of satanists to become a violent gang member in New York City when one day a skinny country preacher named David Wilkerson brought the love of God to him. He has now spent the last 40 years as preaching the gospel to millions of people around the world. He shares his powerful story, and helps us to see that God can reach the most broken and lost people we know. You will grow in God's heart of compassion for those far from God as you listen to his story.
Pick up Nicky's book "Run Baby Run” here: amazon.com/Run-Baby-Run-New-Gangster-Finding/dp/161036192X/. Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love” here: amazon.com/Truth-Plus-Love-Jesus-Influence/dp/0310355249/.
For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free book “5 Spiritual Keys to Find Fulfillment in God” go to: Thinke.org
35 min
January 28, 2022 Ep 84: How to ignite faith in your children and grandchildren (Feat. Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright)
Most of us want to pass on the beauty of our faith to our children and grandchildren, but we aren't sure if we are doing it in the best ways.
Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright is the granddaughter of Billy Graham, and the daughter of Anne Graham Lotz. She share personal stories from her family life and gives insights for all of us on leaving a legacy of faith in our own families. She gives us wisdom on how to ignite faith in our families and the people around us.
Pick up Rachel-Ruth's book "Jesus Followers” here: amazon.com/Jesus-Followers-Real-Life-Igniting-Generation/dp/0525651209/. Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love” here: amazon.com/Truth-Plus-Love-Jesus-Influence/dp/0310355249/.
For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift “5 Spiritual Keys to Find Fulfillment in God” go to: Thinke.org
30 min
January 21, 2022 Ep 83: Kyle Idleman shares that we change the world by loving and valuing one person at a time
Most of us don't want to waste our lives, we want to be history makers, but many don't know where to start.
Kyle Idleman is the senior pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He shares the powerful model of Jesus to change the world - loving and valuing people - one at a time. This may seem insignificant but will you will be surprised by the power of this challenge.
Pick up Kyle's book "One At a Time” here: https://www.amazon.com/One-Time-Unexpected-Wants-Change/dp/0801094917/. Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love” here: amazon.com/Truth-Plus-Love-Jesus-Influence/dp/0310355249/.
For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift “5 Spiritual Keys to Find Fulfillment in God” go to: Thinke.org
28 min
January 14, 2022 Ep 82: Mark Batterson invites us to start now toward our goals and dreams
Many people have big goals and dreams, but they don't understand what it takes to reach them.
Mark Batterson is the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC. He is a national bestselling author of more than 20 books, and he is full of wisdom, and has such a way with words. He shares that your destiny is not a mystery, but it is the sum result of our daily habits. He encourages you to start today, and how a simple habit can alter the course of your life.
Pick up Mark's book "Do It For a Day” here: amazon.com/Do-Day-Make-Break-Habit/dp/0593192842. Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love” here: amazon.com/Truth-Plus-Love-Jesus-Influence/dp/0310355249/.
For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift “5 Spiritual Keys to Find Fulfillment in God” go to: Thinke.org
21 min
January 07, 2022 Ep 81: Jenn Johnson of Bethel Music on pursuing wholeness rather than perfection
We all need to realize that the pursuit of perfection is unrealistic and exhausting. But we can pursue wholeness in all areas of our lives.
Jenn Johnson is the founder of Bethel Music and Worship U. She shares what it's been like to grow up at Bethel Music since the beginning, and how we can pursue wholeness, beauty, purity, and live with intention and focus in our lives.
Pick up Jenn's coffee table book "All Things Lovely” here: amazon.com/All-Things-Lovely-Inspiring-Wholeness/dp/1546015728/. Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love” here: amazon.com/Truth-Plus-Love-Jesus-Influence/dp/0310355249/.
For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift “5 Spiritual Keys to Find Fulfillment in God” go to: Thinke.org
20 min
November 26, 2021 Ep 80: Derwin Gray shares about the prayer God always answers
Prayer taps into the power of God. But many of us struggle to know how to pray, and to realize the refreshing power of prayer in our lives.

Derwin Gray is a former NFL player, and the pastor of Transformation Church near Charlotte, North Carolina. He teaches us how to pray, why to pray, what to pray, and about the prayer that God always answers.

Important note: We will be taking the first podcast break in three years of doing the podcast - during the month of December, and we plan to begin taking several breaks each year. We will be back in January 2022 with some unbelievable guests and conversations you won't want to miss! We pray you have a wonderful Christmas and advent season, remembering the coming of our Lord Jesus. You can catch up on past episodes you missed, including some top episode suggestions here: thinke.org/podcast.
Pick up Derwin's book "God, Do You Hear Me?” here: https://www.amazon.com/God-Do-You-Hear-Me/dp/1535995734/. Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love” here: amazon.com/Truth-Plus-Love-Jesus-Influence/dp/0310355249/.
For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free e-book “5 Spiritual Keys to Find Fulfillment in God” go to: Thinke.org
24 min