In this episode, Matt and Ryan welcome Paddy and Charlotte Hayes from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Paddy and Charlotte share their journey of faith, the challenges of ministry in a post-troubles Belfast, and their vision for reaching both local and international communities with the love of Christ. Whether you’re passionate about missions, church planting, or personal evangelism, this conversation is sure to encourage you!

In this episode, we're thrilled to talk to Steven and Mandy Love, church planters in South Bend, Indiana. Hear how Steven and Mandy came to faith in Christ and their journey to planting Redemption City Church. Plus they share personal stories about their family, fun traditions, and how they balance their passions—like mountain biking, golf, and skiing—with their mission for Christ.

Randall and Angel Davis have 14 years of marriage, six kids (you heard that right), and a big mission to plant Mission City Church in South Bend. In this episode we hear a lot of interesting things about them, including Randall’s testimony (a powerful reminder of how a simple invitation can change lives), Angel's love of action-packed games, and God's undeniable (but totally surprising) call for them to plant in South Bend.

 What do you do if you forgive someone and they repeat the behavior time and time again? How do you forgive someone who is no longer alive? If you forgive someone does that mean you're allowing injustice? Is it okay to leave a church that has people you consider difficult? We continue to discuss the ins and outs of dealing with difficuult people in this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters!

How do Christians love our enemies? How do we love worldly people? What do we do if we can't find solutions or compromises with difficult people? What does it look like when the church gets involved? Matt, Bobby, Ivan, and Carey discuss it in this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters podcast.

Books mentioned:

The Peacemaker: Handling Conflict without Fighting Back or Running Away Paperback by Ken Sands.

Pursuing Peace: A Christian Guide to Handling Our Conflicts by Robert D. Jones.

How do you know if God is calling you to quit a job or change professions? Should you go for a promotion? How do you know if you should go into Christian ministry? Matt, Bobby, Ivan and Carey continue to discuss all things work on this epsiode of NorthWoods Church Matters podcast.

How does work glorify God? Will there be work in heaven? How does work help us grow in holiness? What if your workplace is unhealthy or lacks Christian ethics? Pastors Bobby and Matt are joined by Ivan and Carey to discuss it all in this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters podcast.

What are the signs we’re too busy? Why is it so hard to say no? How can stop being so busy? In this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters podcast, Pastor Matt has the answers to those questions and more as we finish our series on busyness!

What does the Bible say about rest? Is busyness sinful? How did Jesus handle rest and busyness? In this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters podcast, Pastor Matt is joined by co-hosts Ivan McDonald and Carey Bockting to provide some much needed perspective on a topic we can all relate to: being busy.

In this episode of the Northwoods Church Matters podcast, we meet Brad and Jen McOwen, who are planting a church in the Indianapolis area. You'll hear about Brad’s background as a "minivan Mennonite," their journey into foster care, and much more!