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An interview with Steve Bradley from Life 100.3FM about The Pulse Podcast

March 17, 2021 MatthewRuttan

This interview by Steve Bradley from Life 100.3FM serves as a brief introduction to The Pulse Podcast. It’s about living abundantly wholeheartedly.

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Renouncement, torture, true freedom, and apprenticeship under Jesus (Growing deeper with Luke 14:25-35)

February 28, 2021 MatthewRuttan

This podcast goes in-depth with Jesus’ words about hating family and cross-carrying as disciples (Luke 14:25-35). Did he mean it? What is going on? I also discuss torture, renouncement and true freedom.

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God’s People, God’s Priorities [Sermon PLUS extra content]

January 11, 2021 MatthewRuttan

We need to focus on the voice of God if we are to be found faithful. But it’s hard in a world of distraction. This look at the boy Jesus helps us. PLUS, new bonus audio feature!

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Does it choke it or stoke it? [Video]

October 27, 2019 MatthewRuttan

In Mark 4:18-19 Jesus warns us about three “thorns” that can choke our faith and lives, making them unfruitful. Yikes! They are (a) the worries

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Greater Contentment: 4 Insights for Christians

October 8, 2019 MatthewRuttan

Do you struggle with contentment? This post highlights 4 biblical insights and practical suggestions to put them into practice.

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What Christian parents are told to teach their children?

June 25, 2019 MatthewRuttan

God wants the best for his children. Shouldn’t we want the same for ours? This post reminds Christian parents what matters most and why it matters.

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Something Better Than “Giving Something Up” For Lent?

February 9, 2016 MatthewRuttan

Ash Wednesday kicks off Lent — the 40-day period leading up to Easter (excluding Sundays). During that time, a lot of people “give something up.”

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Improving How We Talk To Our Kids About Church

November 18, 2015 MatthewRuttan

“Time to go to church!” But why? When I was young I remember pretending to sleep in one Sunday morning. Don’t tell! Over time I learned

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Should We Care For Some People More Than Others?

August 12, 2015 MatthewRuttan

With the exception of the odd Ebenezer Scrooge, most of us agree we should care for others. But is there an order? A “priority sequence”? With

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Simplify Your Life

April 29, 2014 MatthewRuttan

The opposite of simplicity isn’t complexity—it’s confusion. We can often fall into the trap of thinking our lives are complex. And they are, sort of.

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If You’re Raising Girls, Don’t Make This Mistake

January 5, 2014 MatthewRuttan

I’ve been doing a lot of reading on parenting these days. Makes sense—not only do I care about families, but I’m a dad to 3

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The Pulse Podcast

The Pulse Podcast with Matthew Ruttan

Living abundantly wholeheartedly

Since a pulse doesn’t mean you’re alive, this podcast is about the vitality of firm faith, pursuing personal integrity, and consistently keeping the main thing the main thing in practical ways day-by-day. Your host is Matthew Ruttan, a disciple-in-progress, husband to Laura, dad-of-three, pastor at Westminster Church in Barrie (Canada), author of Turbulence and the 'Up!' daily devotional, occasional song-writer, campfire lover, aspiring rowboat owner, and servant of the Word. John 10:10.

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