In this episode, Pastor Matthew sits down with Mr. Dave Whitfield. A founding member of Riverbend Bible Church and long time servant of Christ. Take a listen and be encouraged!

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In this episode, Pastor Matthew sits down with two Pastors from Barabbas Road Church, San Deigo, California, USA to reflect upon what matters most at Easter and really for all of life. Enjoy!

Matt and Brett are host of A Lot of Words Podcast which you can find here: https://alotofwordspodcast.com/

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What does it actually mean to "profit" from the Word of God? It isn’t about academic knowledge or checking a box; it’s about a heart transformed by the power of Scripture.In this episode, Pastor Matthew and Toby sit down with Christian Rodriguez to discuss the vital necessity of receiving, accepting, and applying the Word in the life of the believer. We explore the role of the Word in spiritual growth, the dangers of a passive heart, and how to ensure our time in the Bible leads to genuine godliness.

Recommended Book:

Profiting from the Word — Arthur W. Pink

(download free from Chapel Library) Guest: Christian Rodriguez — Grace Community Church

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In episode #38, Pastors Matthew and Toby talk with Dr Steve Swartz about Ai in church life: where it can serve, where it harms, and how to keep meditation on Scripture central. We talk benefits, dangers, common counterfeits, and a simple church posture you can start using this week.
🎧 Guest: Dr Steve Swartz — Steadfast in the Faith

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In episode 37, Toby Young is joined by writer and founder of Redeeming Productivity, Reagan Rose, to explore what it means to get things done for the glory of God.
Together, they unpack the theology behind productivity, the dangers of hustle culture, the contrast between secular systems and biblical stewardship, and how the gospel transforms the way Christians manage time, work, and purpose.

🎧 Guest: Reagan Rose – RedeemingProductivity.com

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In episode 36, we’re joined by writer and speaker Samuel Sey to confront the uncomfortable reality of racism within the reformed evangelical world.We explore the biblical definition of racism as partiality, the errors of Critical Race Theory, the resurgence of kinism, and the only sufficient solution—the gospel of Jesus Christ.🎧 Guest: Samuel Sey – SlowToWrite.com
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In episode #35, Pastors Matthew and Toby sit down with a group of pastors from around New Zealand to talk about the joys and challenges of pastoral life.

From unseen struggles to unexpected encouragements, this conversation reflects on the real cost and reward of shepherding God’s people.

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In episode #34 Pastor Matthew sits down with regular guest Dave Hubbard who is a brother in Christ, 10 times World Champion, and who has just won the most prestigious wave riding competition in the world; Hawaii's Pipeline Championship. Connect with us online:

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Birthed it, nurtured it, and now we take a walk with it in the garden.

Please note the following corrections: Beginning at 10:22, a guest attributed a quote to Chafer. It was actually a summary of these 2 quotes from Chafer: "On the ground of a divinely provided propitiation the publican went down to his house justified, which was vastly more than just being forgiven" and "Forgiveness cancels every debt before God, but justification declares the sinner to be forever judicially righteous in the eyes of God" – Also, the quote attributed to Ryrie was a mistake, and the quote attributed to Feinberg misunderstood what his intention was with similar language.

In episode #33 we are joined once again by Dr. Mike Riccardi and also Pastor Josh Mills to discuss the distinguishing marks of Reformed Dispensationalism. Importantly, we take a deep dive into the Garden and what that means for the first and Second Adam. Connect with us online:

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In this episode, Pastor Matthew sits down with Principal Gavin Clark of Hastings Christian School to reflect upon the blessing of Christian education.

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