Category: Podcast
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10 Unpopular Things Jesus Said
This is Part 2 of 2. Part 1 was10 popular things Jesus said. In Part 2 I look at 10 un-popular things he said. His words are full of inspiration and hope! — and also challenge and warning. All of them are true. Let’s do some thinking: Do we like following a certain version of…
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![Fearing God First—Psalm 27 [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/june-23.png?w=1024)
Fearing God First—Psalm 27 [Sermon]
What gives someone courage? This sermon on Psalm 27 looks at the contrast between fear and the Lord being our light, salvation and stronghold, explores the relationship between “fearing God” and courage, and drives toward application in your own life. Fearing God first puts other fears second.
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Deconstructing Christianity? – a talk with Tim Barnett
“Deconstruction” is trending. It’s a word that is used when people radically re-think, re-shape, or sometimes even walk away from their faith. Along with Alisa Childers, Tim has written a book called “The Deconstruction of Christianity.” It explains what it is, why it’s destructive, and how to respond. In this episode we discuss all this…
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10 Popular Things Jesus Said
This is Part 1 of 2. Part 1 is 10 popular things Jesus said. Part 2 (to come) will be 10 un-popular things he said. His words are full of inspiration and hope! — and also challenge and warning. All of them are true. Let’s do some thinking: Do we like following a certain version…
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![How does the peace of Christ rule in our hearts? [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/may-19.png?w=1024)
How does the peace of Christ rule in our hearts? [Sermon]
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts…” It sounds like a very, very good thing. But what specifically is “the peace of Christ”? What about the reference to our “hearts”? (Clearly, it’s not just a muscle in your chest.) And how can that peace “rule”? If this idea is one of the…
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Something Still Seems “Off”—Sarah Joy Covey on Life After the Pandemic
I’ve sensed it. Have you? Maybe not for everyone, but for some. I’m talking about life after the pandemic. “It’s over, but I don’t feel the same.” “Life is moving on, but I sometimes don’t feel very well.” This episode is a talk with Sarah Joy Covey, therapist and owner/director of the Covey Wellness Centre.
