The Deep Thoughts Podcast with Matt Shantz
The Deep Thoughts Podcast with Matt Shantz is a Christian podcast that explores one aspect of the Christian faith more deeply in each episode. Host Matt Shantz aims to help listeners foster and strengthen a thoughtful, committed faith. The show is reflective and conversational, focusing on understanding Christian belief and practice in greater depth.
Episodes
Aging Wisely in an Anti-Aging World (Jen Wilkin)
Simply put, we live in an anti-aging world. Aging is seen as something to fight against, slow the signs of, and even live in total denial about. On the other hand, Christianity has always held an alternate vision that embraces aging, and the character and wisdom that come with it.Jen Wilkin joins Matt Shantz for a conversation about aging wisely in an anti-aging world. She is an author and Bible t
The Most Common Lies Tempting Believers Today (Aaron Graham)
One day Aaron sat down with a notebook and started writing down the names of people he knew who had deconstructed their faith. He filled two pages. Can you relate to this gradual drift from the church, drift from core doctrines, and drift from Christianity itself — either from personal experience or observation?Is real, resilient faith, rooted in truth possible at a time so full of cultural pressu
Discipleship According to Matthew’s Gospel (Jonathan Pennington)
What is the path to the good life? What does it look like to be a disciple of Jesus? New Testament scholar, Jonathan Pennington, has written extensively on the Gospel of Matthew and we explore it’s emphasis on discipleship as well as Jesus’ vision for human flourishing outlined in the Sermon on the Mount in this conversation. And golf.Jonathan Pennington is a Professor of New Testament Interpretat
Preaching the Gospel & Raising Up Preachers (Matt Shantz & Mike Neglia)
This is a special crossover episode from Expositor’s Collective, where Matt was interviewed by Mike Neglia on preaching the gospel and raising up preachers. Together they discuss the ethics of quoting voices outside our theological tradition (8:30), the sermon critique that pushed Matt toward greater gospel clarity (11:15), the surprising benefits of handwritten notes (30:30), and why preaching is
ANY AND EVERY (Emilie & Brian McCormack)
Over the last few decades a phenomenon has been taking place on Tuesday nights at Texas A&M University; thousands of students fill the basketball arena to worship Jesus and receive Bible teaching. Brian McCormack serves as the Executive Director and together with his wife Emilie they steward this incredible ministry with faith, vision, and humility. Breakaway's purpose is any and every studen
Good News at Rock Bottom (Ray Ortlund)
We all long for a life worth living. So when we receive news of a frightening diagnosis, suffer heartbreaking loss in our family life, or get trapped in a cycle of our own sin, we might wonder about God. Where is He when we need Him most?In this episode Ray explains that Jesus can be hard to find in the comfortable lives we prefer. Instead, He meets us at rock bottom―where He is waiting for us wit
The 100th Episode!
To celebrate 100 episodes worth of deep thoughts, Matt is joined by original producer of the podcast, Jordan Esau, for a trip down memory lane as they talk about the humble beginnings of the podcast, some favourite episodes and guests, and more.Then Matt tackles some of the deepest listener-submitted questions to close things out.A trip down memory lane (1:00)Where did Old Testament believers go w
Episode 99. The Evangelistic Church (J.A. Medders)
For many of us, despite having the best intentions, we struggle to reach out effectively with the gospel. Jeff Medders joins Matt to talk about fostering a genuine evangelistic culture in our lives and churches.ABOUT Jeff Medders is the Director of Theology and Content for Send Network and the General Editor for New Churches. He is also pursuing his Ph.D. at Southern Seminary in biblical spiritual
Episode 98. Disability and the Church (Cameron Horner)
In August of 2011, Cameron Horner had a diving accident that resulted in a spinal injury and immediate paralysis. His story is one of faith and perseverance.
In this episode, we talk about a theology of suffering and the topics of disability and the church and disability and eschatology.
Resources referenced in the episode:
Ten Dimensions of Belonging (Erik Carter)
My Body Is Not A Prayer Reques
Episode 97. The Air We Breathe (Glen Scrivener)
Today in the west, many consider the church to be dead or dying. Christianity is seen as outdated, bigoted and responsible for many of society’s problems. This leaves many believers embarrassed about their faith and many outsiders wary of Christians and their movement. But what if the Christian message is not the enemy of our modern Western values, but the very thing that makes sense of them?
Mat
Episode 96. The Overcomers (Matt Chandler)
Matt Chandler is convinced that you were made for this exact moment in human history. Things may look gloomy, and you may feel discouraged, but because of the promise and hope found in Scripture, you can be brave, confident, and victorious today. We’re built to overcome, to find joy not tied to our circumstances but rooted in our relationship with Jesus. The Matts sit down to talk about preaching
Episode 95. Can I Say That? (Brenna Blain)
Many Christians are deconstructing their faith because of unvoiced questions—questions that, when not voiced, can feel like they’re too much for God. In this episode — and her new book Can I Say That? — Brenna Blain addresses questions about her own wrestlings with what felt like “unsafe questions” on the issues she’s faced in her life like mental health challenges, suicidality, same-sex attractio
Episode 94. Analog Faith In A Digital Age (Jay Kim)
The promise of technological advancement seemed to be that work and life would be simplified. The promise of social media was limitless possibilities of connection and deep friendship. In reality, the technologies of our day seem determined to keep us scrolling and swiping at all costs, plugged into a feedback loop of impatience, comparison, outrage, contempt, and algorithm-built echo chambers. Bl
Episode 93. Q+A 4.0
This is the fourth Q+A episode where Matt attempts to answer some of your deepest listener-submitted questions.
Why don’t we all get the same thing out of God’s Word? [2:05]
What if I’m not actually saved? [9:55]
Does God love Satan? And if Satan changed his mind and wanted to go to heaven would God let him? [15:30]
How should I make school choices for my family? [22:30]
If only Sheol existed in t
Episode 92. The Beauty & Brokenness of the Local Church (Scott Thomas)
Scott Thomas talks about the beauty and brokenness of the local church by speaking transparently about his own challenging experiences with the church and why he still loves it so much.Topics include planting and replanting churches (5:30); the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill and our own susceptibility to fall (10:00); church hurt (19:00); embodying the welcome and warmth of Christ (26:00); gospel cult
Episode 91. The Great Dechurching (Jim Davis)
We are experiencing the largest and fastest religious shift in North American history. It is faster than the First and Second Great Awakenings and revivals combined, but in the opposite direction. It wouldn’t be a stretch to assume that everyone listening to this episode either has people in their lives who have left the church in recent years or you've left the church yourself. Jim Davis, co-
Episode 90. The One About Gender (Abigail Favale)
The issue of gender has roared onto the scene so quickly, the concept has evolved so rapidly, the level of importance deemed so integral, that you would be hard-pressed to find a more pressing, confusing and divisive subject. Enter Dr. Abigail Favale. Her book, The Genesis of Gender is insightful, wise and timely. Abigail is an expert in areas of post-modernity, gender studies, and feminism and he
Episode 89. Eucharismatic Worship (Andrew Wilson)
Andrew Wilson joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about special needs, the case for eucharistic and charismatic worship in the life of the church, and why the year 1776 was such a big deal and how the West is now post-Christian because of it.
ABOUT
Andrew Wilson (PhD, King’s College London) is the teaching pastor at King’s Church London and a columnist for Christianity Today. He’s th
Episode 88. Habits of Grace (David Mathis)
Statistically, only about 9% of those who make New Years Resolutions actually complete them, with the vast majority of people failing within the first week and month. David Mathis refers to the spiritual disciplines of Bible reading, prayer, and commitment to a local church as habits of grace and asserts that they are paramount for relationship with and enjoyment of Jesus. As we embark on a new ye
Episode 87. Revelation: The (Other) Christmas Story
The nativity stories from the gospels of Matthew and Luke are familiar to everyone. Baby Jesus in a manger, Mary and Joseph, the little town of Bethlehem, the shepherds, and wise men. We’re less familiar with Revelation’s nativity story found in chapter 12 that includes a seven-headed dragon. But it is one of the Bible’s telling of the Christmas story nonetheless. In this brief episode Matt explai
Episode 86. Don’t Follow Your Heart (Thaddeus Williams)
Today we’re told to be true to ourselves, look within for answers, and follow our hearts. But when we put our own happiness first, we experience record-breaking levels of aimlessness, loneliness, depression, and anxiety. In Don’t Follow Your Heart, Thaddeus Williams debunks the “ten commandments of self-worship” and points to a life beyond the self-defeating dogmas of self-worship to a more meanin
Episode 85. (The) Toxic (War On) Masculinity (Nancy Pearcey)
Let’s face it: When people complain that masculinity is toxic, they often point to evangelical men as their prime example. But findings from the social sciences debunk those charges. Research shows that committed Christian men who attend church regularly test out as the most loving and engaged husbands and fathers. These facts show that Christianity has the power to overcome toxic behaviour in men
Episode 84. Are You A (gasp!) Evangelical?
Evangelicals are known today for culture-wars, politics, conspiracy theories, and moral failures as much or more as the historic pillars of evangelical identity. In this brief episode Matt defines evangelicalism and explores how we might get that clear and compelling evangelical vision back.
ABOUT Matt Shantz is the Lead Pastor of Central Community Church, a vibrant multi-generational church that
Episode 83. Family: A Team On Mission (Jeff & Alyssa Bethke)
Unclear on God’s purpose for the family? This episode is for you! In 2012 Jefferson Bethke released a spoken word video to YouTube called, “Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus” that went viral and changed his life forever. Viewed over 35 million times and followed up with New York Times bestseller, Jesus > Religion, now Jeff and his wife Alyssa have written a number of books and lead a number o
Episode 82. A Deep Thought: Making Sense of Bears Mauling Boys
What do we do with passages in the Bible that are strange or even troubling? Matt talks a bit about that while unpacking one of the weirdest stories in the Bible: A couple bears mauling a bunch of boys. This brief ‘A Deep Thought’ episode is a summary of a sermon he preached entitled, A Grizzly Scene, from 2 Kings 2.
Episode 81. A Deep Thought: Jesus Treasures You
Matt unpacks the parables of the treasure and pearl of great price and the astounding reality that Jesus treasures us. This brief ‘A Deep Thought’ episode is a summary of a sermon he preached entitled, Treasure Jesus, from Matthew 13:44-46.
Episode 80. Q+A 3.0
You asked some seriously deep questions and Matt has tried his best to answer them in this Q&A episode.
Do you think Abraham and Isaac had a conversation before he tied him up as an offering? [2:45]
What is the stance on marijuana use as Christians? Many conversations about this lately. [7:05]
What should we make of the Gift of Tongues in the church today? [10:00]
What will the church look like
Episode 79. A Deep Thought: 6 Excuses That Keep Us From Mission
Matt shares 6 common excuses that he thinks keep many of us from participating in the Mission of Jesus — and shows how the commission Jesus has given us nullifies every last one of those excuses. This brief A Deep Thought episode is a summary of a sermon he preached entitled, Christians Make Disciples, Not Excuses.
The 6 excuses that keep us from participating in the mission of Jesus:
1. The task
Episode 78. Persecuted Christians & How To Help (Jared Vander Meulen)
More than 360 million Christians face high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith in Jesus. Jared Vander Meulen from Open Doors Canada joins Matt to talk about what severe persecution looks like in the most difficult countries in the world to be a Christian and what Christians in the West can do to support them. This conversation is humbling, inspiring, heavy, and will equip you
Episode 77. Beautiful Union: God’s Vision For Sex (Joshua Ryan Butler)
Matt had Joshua Ryan Butler back on the podcast to talk about his latest book, Beautiful Union. About 48 hours after Matt’s interview with Josh in early March, a social media firestorm erupted when an excerpt of Beautiful Union was released on The Gospel Coalition website (that has since been removed). Pushback about Josh’s unpacking of the biblical analogy between Christ and the Church came swift
Episode 76. Myths About Singleness (Sam Allberry)
Conversations around human sexuality are some of the most sensitive and complex in our culture today and around the church more specifically. Sam Allberry is a celibate, same-sex-attracted pastor/theologian who has written extensively and spoken all over the world on these topics. In this conversation, Matt chats with Sam Allberry about the tenth anniversary edition of Is God-Anti Gay? a
Episode 75. Satan, Demons, & Spiritual Warfare (Gerry Breshears)
Here we go! We’re fascinated by the supernatural. Ghost stories, shows like Stranger Things, super hero movies with villains of cosmic proportions all intrigue us. But when it comes to the spiritual realm that the Bible describes we tend to either ignore that reality completely or have an unhealthy obsession with it. While we need not spend much time thinking about Satan and the demonic (far bette
Episode 74. Mental Health & The Church (with Helen Thorne)
In any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians experiences a mental illness. By the time Canadians reach 40 years of age, 1 in 2 have – or have had – a mental illness (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 2022). What does God and the Bible say about mental illness and how can we make churches places where those who struggle with mental health conditions are welcomed, understood, nurtured, and supported: a
Episode 73. A Deep Thought: Faith & Politics
A Deep Thought is a concise episode on a particular aspect of the Christian faith that we sprinkle in between full-length episodes. This one's on Faith & Politics and is a sermon Matt did at Central Community Church in the summer of 2021, entitled “Shaped By The Gospel: Politics". It serves as a helpful follow up and compliment to episode 72 and is something of "a theology of politics". It is
Episode 72. Faith & Politics (with Chuck Strahl)
In this episode Matt sits down with former Member of Parliament Chuck Strahl to talk about Faith & Politics.
ABOUT
Chuck Strahl was elected to the House of Commons in 1993 and was re-elected in 6 consecutive elections before retiring from Parliament. He filled a number of Parliamentary roles while in Opposition from 1993 to 2006, including House Leader and Deputy Speaker. Upon Stephen Harper’s Con
Episode 71. Art Through the Eyes of Faith (with Russ Ramsey)
Matt gets Russ Ramsey on the line to talk about art and faith. What is the role of art in the world? In other words, what’s the point of being creative and why is beauty itself important? Russ’s new book, Rembrandt Is In The Wind: Learning to Love Art Through the Eyes of Faith, helps us explore all of this while focusing on some of the most famous artists and pieces of art throughout history. Not
Episode 70. The Good & Evil of Christian History (with John Dickson)
Matt gets Australia’s sweetheart—John Dickson—on the line to talk primarily about his book, Bullies and Saints: An Honest Look at the Good and Evil of Christian History. Host of the Undeceptions podcast and professor of ancient history, John does not shy away from the blemishes in Christian history, nor the beauty in it. Matt also asks what we can learn from church history in our modern moment.
AB
Episode 69. The Unwavering Pastor (w/ Jonathan Dodson)
Recent Barna research reveals that 38% of Protestant Pastors (51% of Mainline Pastors) thought about quitting full-time ministry this past year. Tensions over politics, race, and covid have caused enormous divisions in society and have seemed to ramp up the discouragement of pastors in the process. That’s why Jonathan Dodson’s new book—and this conversation—are such a timely word and breath of fre
Episode 68. A Deep Thought: Christianity & the Isms
A Deep Thought is a concise episode on a particular aspect of the Christian faith that we sprinkle in between full-length episodes. This deep thought is on Christianity and the ‘isms — you know — like universalism, polytheism, and deism. This episode focuses on comparing and contrasting Christianity with materialism, secularism, individualism, and pluralism.
Episode 67. A Deep Thought: Making Sense of the Israelite Conquest
A Deep Thought is a “concise” episode on a particular aspect of the Christian faith that we sprinkle in between full-length episodes. This deep thought is on Israelite Conquest of Canaan. More specifically, Matt aims to help our listeners to make sense of the passages of Scripture where God instructs the Israelites to destroy the Canaanites dwelling in the land. You know, some light summer listen
Episode 66 Standing In The Gap For Our Young People (with Heather Thompson Day)
In this episode Matt chats with Heather Thompson Day, a passionate advocate for women and young adults. She believes her calling is to stand in the gaps of our churches for young people. This conversation was a ton of fun and really insightful.
If you’re a young adult I hope you feel seen and loved in this episode and if you’re desiring to make an impact in young peoples’ lives, you’ll find this e
Episode 65. Q&A 2.0.
Matt answers listener submitted questions on all sorts of topics: 1. Can Christians play the lottery? 2. Has the Church been built or is it being built? 3. How do we know what God’s will is when making decisions? 4. How can Christians help fellow believers turn from sin to truth? 5. How can I trust God’s plan for me and live in the waiting of singleness? 6. What are we to make of “weird takes” peo
Episode 64. The Grace of Lament (with Mark Vroegop)
Whether he likes it or not, Mark Vroegop has become known as “The Lament Guy.” Matt chats with Mark primarily about the place of prayers of lament in the Christian life and how utilizing this biblical prayer language is a gracious gift. Mark is the author of “Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy” and “Weep With Me.”
ABOUT
Mark Vroegop is the Lead Pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis and is the author
Episode 63. You Are Not Your Own (with O. Alan Noble)
Matt chats with tweed aficionado and Oklahoma’s finest, O. Alan Noble about his two books, Disruptive Witness and You Are Not Your Own.
How can we be a disruptive witness to a distracted, secular culture? In a society that tells us that you are your own and belong to your self, how is the Christian paradigm that you are not your own but belong to Christ actually incredibly freeing and comforting?
Episode 62. Presenting the Christian Worldview (with Raphael Samuel)
Dr. Raphael Samuel’s story begins with his upbringing during Apartheid in South Africa. For his day job he works as an anesthesiologist but he’s also passionate about explaining the coherence of the Christian faith and does itinerant work as an Apologetics Canada speaker. In this episode Matt and Raphael get into Christianity’s scientific, moral, logical, and historical coherence.
ABOUT
Raphael Sa
Episode 61. A Deep Thought: Grief & The Gospel
Everybody dies and everybody loses people they love dearly. How does the gospel affect and inform the way we grieve as Christians?
Episode 60. The One With The Book-Writing, Home-Schooling Moms (with Sheri Hiebert & Cecily Dickey)
Matt sits down with two members of Central Community Church for a roundtable conversation about the intersection of reading, writing, and the Christian faith. Sheri and Cecily both happen to be book-writing, home-schooling moms.
ABOUT
Sheri Hiebert co-wrote THINKING?: Answering Life’s Five Biggest Questions and RECLAIMED: How Jesus Restores Our Humanity In A Dehumanized World with Andy Steiger. S
Episode 59. It’s 2022. Now What?!
It’s a new year and we already need a fresh dose of hope! So Matt called up some pastor and ministry leader friends and asked them two questions: "What’s a word of caution you would give the church for 2022?" and "What’s an opportunity before the church in 2022?”. Guests: Chris Ross, Family Pastor, Central Community Church (1:07-mark) | Shaila Visser, National Director, Alpha Canada (15:40-mark) |
Episode 58. A Deep Thought: The One About Christmas
A Deep Thought is a concise episode on a particular aspect of the Christian faith that we sprinkle in between full-length episodes. This deep thought is on Christmas.
Episode 57. Gospel-Driven Ministry (with Jared C. Wilson)
In this episode Matt interviews Jared C. Wilson, who has been a pastor and church planter and now trains them at Midwestern Seminary. He’s also authored over 20 books including The Imperfect Disciple; Your Jesus Is Too Safe; and his personal favourite, Gospel Deeps. They focus primarily on a couple of his latest books, The Gospel-Driven Church and Gospel-Driven Ministry but before gettin
Episode 56. The Intentional Father (with Jon Tyson)
Matt gets Australian-born, NYC pastor and author Jon Tyson on the line to talk about a proven plan to raise sons of integrity, faith and consequence from his latest book, The Intentional Father.
They also talk about what Jon refers to as the three key pillars of discipleship: Tangible Presence, Counter-Formation, and Sacrificial Mission; The three modes of communication (prophetic, pastoral, persu
Episode 55. A Deep Thought: How Is Marriage A Picture of the Gospel?
In this brief episode Matt explains how Christian marriage serves as a picture of the gospel.
Episode 54. Pursuing Right Relationship (with Chief Andrew Victor & John Johnstone)
The release of this episode coincides with National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Canada’s new statutory holiday on September 30. Matt sat down for interviews with Chief Andrew Victor and John Johnstone about their stories of faith, the 60’s Scoop, Residential Schools, the Indian Act, and how Christians and churches can be a part of meaningful truth and reconciliation.
Andrew Victor has been
Episode 53. A Deep Thought: Making Sense of Old Testament Law
A Deep Thought is a concise episode on a particular aspect of the Christian faith that we sprinkle in between full-length episodes. This deep thought is on making sense of Old Testament Law.
What do we do with all the Old Testament Laws? Isn’t it picking and choosing and inconsistent to continue to keep some to this day and then seemingly ignore others altogether? In this brief episode Matt descri
Episode 52. Training Pastors in Hard Places (with Jorge Salazar)
Jorge Salazar spent 10 years planting a Church in Baja, Mexico, while training indigenous pastors and leaders throughout Latin America. He is now the Director for WorldServe Bible College which trains pastors in difficult access areas and persecuted countries of the world. This episode is about training pastors in hard places.
ABOUT
Jorge Salazar has his doctorate degree in Systematic Theology and
Episode 51. The Deeply Formed Life (with Rich Villodas)
In this episode Matt has a conversation with Rich Villodas, the Brooklyn-born lead pastor of New Life Fellowship in Queens. Rich gives Matt a lesson on all things New York, from sports teams to boroughs, where to get the best food, and how no one goes to Staten Island. Then they get into the subject matter of Rich’s CT Award-winning book, The Deeply Formed Life, on five transformative values to ro
Celebrating 50 Episodes!
What better way to celebrate our 50th episode than to get the show’s very first contributor on for an opening segment: Emily Shantz. Matt and Emily talk about their favourite episodes and moments so far; Play a 'getting to know you' game they entitled “Seasons of Life”; Revisit some of Emily’s least-favourite Christian jargon: “Doing Life”, “Coming Alongside”, “Brother" and her latest, “Seasons”.
Episode 49. A Deep Thought: Sharing Jesus With Others
A Deep Thought is a concise episode on a particular aspect of the Christian faith that we sprinkle in between full-length episodes. This deep thought is on sharing Jesus with others.
Episode 48. Gospelbound (with Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra)
Matt chats with journalist Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra about the state of the news media today and how Christians can be informed, discerning, and full of hope in an anxious age. In Gospelbound, her book with co-author Collin Hansen, Sarah reveals what authentic gospel living looks like in a culture of anxiety and fear through powerful, hope-stirring stories of believers transforming the world for Jesus
Episode 47. A Deep Thought: Faith & Work
A Deep Thought is a concise episode on a particular aspect of the Christian faith that we sprinkle in between full-length episodes. This deep thought is on faith and work.
Episode 46. Born Again This Way (with Rachel Gilson)
Rachel Gilson is a writer, speaker, and campus minister. Her book, Born Again This Way, is described as offering no glib before-and-after narrative, but is a practical guide for sinners—same-sex attracted and otherwise—who dare to believe that Jesus is the best lover. Rachel’s book (and this interview) get into her story of coming out, coming to faith, and what comes next.
ABOUT
Rachel Gilson curr
Episode 45. Winsome Conviction (with Tim Muehlhoff & Rick Langer)
In this episode Matt chats with Tim Muehlhoff & Richard Langer about their latest book together, Winsome Conviction, which is all about developing the art of loving people in the church with whom we disagree. They also wrote a book called Winsome Persuasion about how Christians should engage the broader culture in a way that is persuasive, civil, and challenges the cultural assumptions of our day
Episode 44. How To Question Your Faith Without Losing It (with AJ Swoboda)
Is there a way to walk faithfully through doubt and come out the other side with a deeper love for Jesus, the church, and its tradition? Can we question our faith without losing it? Matt chats with AJ about his new book, After Doubt: How To Question Your Faith Without Losing It.
ABOUT
A. J. Swoboda (PhD, University of Birmingham) is assistant professor of Bible, theology, and world Chris
Bonus Episode (43). Racism & The Great Commission
This special bonus episode of the podcast is a talk Matt was asked to give for a Youth YouTube night on the topic of Racism & The Great Commission. While the talk is specifically geared toward Grades 6-12’s, we think it is worthwhile hearing Matt address racism from a theological perspective — how Christians should view human beings, nations, and ethnicities in light of what the Bible has to s
Episode 42. The Right Hills To Die On (with Gavin Ortlund)
Matt chats with Gavin Ortlund about his book, Finding The Right Hills to Die On. “In theology, just as in battle, some hills are worth dying on and others are not. But how do we know which ones? When should doctrine divide, and when should unity prevail?”
Matt also asks Gavin if there’s any friendly competition in the family of authors. Plus, he tries to get to the bottom of what was in the w
Episode 41. A Deep Thought: Studying The Bible
A Deep Thought is a concise episode on a particular aspect of the Christian faith that we sprinkle in between full-length episodes. This deep thought is on how to study the Bible.
Episode 40. The One About Deacons (with Matt Smethurst)
Matt and Matt talk about heart postures for Bible-reading before delving into a discussion about Deacons. They also talk about Mark Dever’s internship program and his office (which are both the stuff of legends) and a bonus conversation at the end on what it’s been like being a part of The Gospel Coalition in such polarizing times.
*Warning: Deep thoughts not guaranteed.
ABOUT:
Matt Smethurst
Matt
Episode 39. The Songs Of A Generation (with Martin Smith)
Matt chats with Martin Smith about his songwriting career, worship leading, the early days of Delirious?, and what he thinks is lost when the church doesn’t gather for corporate worship for a year, before finishing things off with some fun rapid-fire questions.
*Warning: Deep thoughts not guaranteed.
*Special thanks to Integrity Music and Capitol CMG Publishing for permission to use the songs in t
Episode 38. A Deep Thought: If Jesus Rose It Changes Everything
A Deep Thought is a concise episode on a particular aspect of the Christian faith that we sprinkle in between full-length episodes. This deep thought is about the claim on which Christianity rises or falls: The resurrection of Jesus. And why—if Jesus did in fact rise—it changes EVERYTHING.
Episode 37. Deep Discipleship (with J.T. English)
Join Matt and J.T. English for a conversation about deep discipleship in the local church. J.T. skillfully helps us diagnose and treat our discipleship disease. This episode is a must-listen for anyone thinking about discipleship in the local church context and anyone longing to grow in your discipleship to Jesus. Matt also attempts to convince J.T. that people call Colorado "the poor man’s Britis
Episode 36. Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth (with Thaddeus Williams)
Thaddeus Williams is convinced that social justice is one of the most epic and age-defining controversies facing the 21st-century church. In this episode Thaddeus chats with Matt about his new book, Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth, bringing biblical faithfulness and timely clarity to issues such as racism, Black Lives Matter, Intersectionality, and Critical Race Theory. By disting
Episode 35. A Deep Thought: Solving Our 3 Universal Problems
A Deep Thought is a concise episode on a particular aspect of the Christian faith that we sprinkle in between full-length episodes. This deep thought is on the three universal problems that we can’t solve, but Jesus can.
Episode 34. Confronting Christianity (with Rebecca McLaughlin)
In an episode about Harry Potter as much as anything else, Matt chats with Rebecca McLaughlin about her 2020 Book of the Year, Confronting Christianity and forthcoming, 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (And Answer) About Christianity. In the interview Rebecca responds to some tough questions including:
“Why is Christianity accused of being anti-intellectual?”; “Doesn’t Christianity denigrate wom
Episode 33. A Deep Thought: The Inclusive Exclusivity of Christ
A Deep Thought is a concise episode on a particular aspect of the Christian faith that we sprinkle in between full-length episodes. This deep thought is on the inclusive exclusivity of Jesus.
Episode 32. “Porn: Deadliness Of It, Grace For It, Recovery From It” (with Dave Currie)
Matt sits down with Dave Currie to talk about porn and the damaging effect it has on our brains, souls, and relationships. They also talk about how the gospel provides forgiving grace (to wash us clean) and empowering grace (to fight sin), and provide a roadmap for recovery. Matt also recounts an embarrassing story that Dave had the pleasure of witnessing.
The Deep Thoughts Podcast engages deep th
Episode 31. “Living A Tech-Wise Life” (with Andy Crouch)
Matt sits down with Andy Crouch for a sprawling conversation on everything from Jeopardy to Lecrae, cyborgs to culture-making, and how to approach the easy-everywhere nature of technology with wisdom and faithfulness.
The Deep Thoughts Podcast engages deep thinkers on some of their deepest of thoughts so listeners can explore aspects of the Christian faith a little more deeply.
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Season 4. Episode 6. “Strategic Compassion” (with Barry Slauenwhite)
While Christians are undeniably generous and compassionate, more than relief projects, “missions tourism”, and individual evangelism are required in order to carry out the work of Jesus in bringing good news to the poor. Matt’s guest, Barry Slauenwhite, explains how it requires strategic compassion. At the end of the episode, we share some ways that you can shine the light of Jesus on some of the
Season 4. Episode 5. “The One About Liturgy” (with Pat Sczebel)
Matt sits down with Pat Sczebel for a conversation on liturgy, exploring the structure and goals of our worship gatherings. We also talk about the fact that liturgy plays a huge role in all of us individually and corporately whether we recognize it or not. This episode was not brought to you by IKEA.
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Season 4. Episode 4. “Progressive Christianity…Another Gospel?” (with Alisa Childers)
Is progressive Christianity just that? Christianity progressing? Or has it progressed into something else entirely, and a whole other gospel? And what legitimate critiques of evangelicalism is progressivism responding to that we would be wise to listen to and engage with? I talk about all this and more with my guest, ZOEGirl’s own, Alisa Childers. Season 4 of The Deep Thoughts Podcast engages deep
Season 4. Episode 3. “Gospel Counseling” (with Jason Kovacs)
Matt lies on the proverbial counseling couch while Jason walks us through the turbulent waters many are feeling during the pandemic with the gospel-centred approach to counseling that he utilizes. Season 4 of The Deep Thoughts Podcast engages deep thinkers on some of their deepest of thoughts so listeners can explore aspects of the Christian faith a little more deeply. *Incredibly, no deep thinker
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