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Tag: pandemic

Guard Your Heart [Sermon]

January 3, 2022 MatthewRuttan

You’re less likely to get knocked off centre if you’re properly centred. One way to do that is to “guard your heart.” This sermon on Proverbs 4:20-27 is timely for a new year and explains the how and why.

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Anxiety in Children – a talk with Lyndsey Stevenato

December 7, 2021 MatthewRuttan

We love our children. We don’t like anxiety. So how can we better understand anxiety in children, and how can we help those we love so dearly? That’s what we discuss in this interview with Lyndsey Stevenato.

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Avoiding the post-pandemic crash [Sermon]

July 19, 2021 MatthewRuttan

We have been living through a state of emergency perpetually. But we weren’t built for that. In this sermon on Psalm 116 I explore a faithful response to living in the wake of individual and collective trauma.

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An Army Chaplain reflects on the pandemic, resiliency, and becoming stronger as a country—a talk with Rev. the Capt. Andrew Cameron

April 7, 2021 MatthewRuttan

In this podcast episode, I talk with Army Chaplain Andrew Cameron about resilience, the pandemic, and if it’s a fair comparison to say that living through pandemic times is like living through war times.

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The Game Plan [Sermon]

April 4, 2021 MatthewRuttan

Easter is good, not because of how we’re feeling, but because of what God is doing. This Easter sermon on Luke 24:-12 explores the most significant event ever: the resurrection of Jesus.

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Anchor of the Soul – A talk by (and with) the Rev. Dr. Clyde Ervine

March 9, 2021 MatthewRuttan

In uncertain times (and in choppy waters) we need an anchor. This is the topic of this insightful talk by (and Q & A with) the Rev. Dr. Clyde Ervine on The Pulse Podcast.

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Mental health, a pandemic, and the importance of daily healthy habits – An interview with therapist Sarah Covey

February 4, 2021 MatthewRuttan

It’s a challenging time. This podcast is an interview with therapist Sarah Covey and addresses mental health, navigating the pandemic, and daily practices about how to be well.

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My Kids and Wife Respond: What have you learned from COVID-19?

January 20, 2021 MatthewRuttan

We can learn things from the things we go through, whether good or bad (including a pandemic). In this podcast, my young family of 5 offers their thoughts.

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Proactively preparing for what could be the worst month of your life

December 31, 2020 MatthewRuttan

January is bad, even in a good year! Maybe 1 of these ideas will help. Maybe it’s reverse inertia, stepping back from the Frenemy, or standing firm. Listening option available.

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A Motto For A Pandemic

October 28, 2020 MatthewRuttan

Written alongside Richard Topping, this post suggests a short motto for navigating a pandemic as God’s people.

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Wandering Into Uncertainty Successfully [Sermon]

April 26, 2020 MatthewRuttan

People are struggling with uncertainty right now. Here are four insights from the Hebrews wandering in the wilderness to help us go into uncertainty successfully.

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Where is God in a pandemic? [Sermon]

April 20, 2020 MatthewRuttan

It’s a relevant, pressing question. After all, this is the God we love and serve. And we want a word from him about how to be his people in times like these. Here are 5 biblical responses.

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Interview: Coronavirus, Perspective & Love

March 17, 2020 MatthewRuttan

In this interview with Life 100.3FM we discuss changes in ‘doing church,’ the power of God (vs fear), ways to be loving in a pandemic, resources, government, and prayer.

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6 ways to be loving in a pandemic

March 14, 2020 MatthewRuttan

Jesus’ instruction to “love your neighbour” persists in a pandemic. Here are 6 practical ways to do so.

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Coronavirus, Fear & Faith

March 12, 2020 MatthewRuttan

There’s a lot of fear out there, most recently with coronavirus. How do God’s people respond generally and more specifically. This post has 3 suggestions.

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