Say That

Episode 224 (with Katelyn Beaty)

I have started setting boundaries with my family, and they have reacted badly. How do I keep on the right track? (15:21-32:33)

Katelyn Beaty, managing editor of Christianity Today and cofounder of their Her.meneutics blog. Her new book "A Woman's Place" joins us to talk work, feminism, and faith. (33:26-53:24)

Is being too close with a friend unhealthy, or stunting my ability to have a healthy romantic relationship? (53:46-1:08:58)

Closing Song: Be Thou My Vision (Deacon's Division featuring CW Allen)

Get Katelyn Beaty's new book here!

Episode 223

What is a church actually supposed to do? (18:00-32:46)

The author of a popular christian dating book basically admitted he was wrong, and some of my friends who read it are freaking out. What do I do? (33:20-50:42)

How do I deal with all the anger about politics I see all around me, including my own? (50:47-1:07:25)

Closing Song: This Is My Father's World (Southern Harmonic)

Episode 222 (with Leah Libresco)

-How do I balance helping people in tough circumstances and maintaining my own emotional health? (15:18-36:15)

-FiveThirtyEight writer and author of "Arriving At Amen" Leah Libresco joins us to talk about her analysis of lyrics in modern Christian pop music. (37:23-49:43)

-They guys recommend art that deals with the less happy shiny side of Christianity. (50:30-54:59)

-What is the guys' take on the idea of friends with benefits? (55:04-1:09:16)

Closing Song: The Religion of My Youth (Jed Brewer)

Find more from Leah Libresco at Arrivingatamen.com and on Twitter @LeahLibresco

Episode 221

What does the Bible mean when it refers to the "heart"? (15:42-30:59)

How do I trust God when I feel lost in my life? (31:03-49:24)

It's been almost 2 years since a break up, and I still think about my ex all the time. How do I move on? (49:29-1:10:28)

Closing Song: He Makes It Art (Poolhouse Guru ft Steve Johnson)

Episode 220 (with Jason Gray)

How do I discover what I have a passion for? (15:07-28:52)

Singer/Songwriter Jason Gray joins Matt to talk about honesty, wounds, great writers, and his new record "Where The Light Gets In" (29:50-44:30)

What are some things wounds in your life have taught you? (44:48-47:05)

What does the Bible actually mean when it says to die to yourself? (47:12-63:54)

Closing Song: So Here I Am (Jed Brewer)

Get Jason Gray's new album Where The Light Gets In

Find more from Jason at jasongraymusic.com

Episode 219

How do I set boundaries with a relative who is going through a hard time, but is also driving me crazy? (16:02-34:53)

Does being pessimistic sometimes make me a bad witness? (34:58-48:49)

A meditation on Mark 8 by Lee Younger. (49:05-55:11)

What the right response when someone has betrayed you and ripped you off? (55:24-1:10:23)

Closing Song; Can This Be? (Lee Younger)

Episode 218

How do I deal with my friends starting to buy into the prosperity gospel? (16:24-34:40)

What are people talking about when they say "vision" as in "vision teams" and "cast a vision"? (34:46-55:30)

Could help me understand what James 1:5-8 is saying about doubt and hearing from God? (55:36-1:14:23)

Closing Song: The Shores (Lee Younger adapted from the words of DL Moody)

Episode 217 (with Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red)

How do we start a long distance relationship? (14:36-31:00)

Jake Luhrs, lead singer of August Burns Red, joins Matt to talk music, reaching out to the homeless and the healing power of an online community. (31:40-46:21)

When someone is ready to make a change, what is the first thing you would advise them to do? (46:50-49:51)

Can people fall away from the faith? (49:55-1:02:55)

Closing Song: Weary (A Sign Upon Your Hands ft Jimmy Shaddix and Ella Melcer)

Find more from Jake Luhrs at:

Augustburnsred.com and Heartsupport.com

Twitter: @jakeabr

Episode 216

What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage? (13:57-37:08)

So, I took your advice and asked someone out. What's the next step if I want to hang out more? (37:13-45:31)

What do Galatians 5:19-21 and Ephesians 5:5 mean when they say sinners won't inherit the kingdom of God? (45:37-55:10)

Closing Song: God Don't Let Me Quit (Jed Brewer)

Episode 215

How do you follow God when you aren't feeling it? (17:53-35:04)

How do you keep Jesus's command to not worry when you are under professional pressure? (35:08-50:31)

What is forgiveness? (50:40-1:11:15)

Closing Song: Ephesians 4:32 (Poolhouse Guru)