The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown

Pastor Matt, Justin Pardee, and new guest host Stephanie Keen discuss what Jehovah really means, what Jesus really meant when he said to “turn the other cheek” (and exactly how many cheeks should be turned) and the various healings in Jesus’ ministry. Sandals Church worship leader Melody Workman chimes in with what challenged her most in Luke 7 and how she’s dealt with guilt and shame in the past after growing up in the church.

It’s national pizza day and Pastor Matt Brown and Justin Pardee are talking about Luke 6, which may be considered one of the most difficult chapters of the new testament for Christians to handle. In this episode of the debrief Pastor Matt Brown and Justin Pardee discuss what Jesus has to say in this chapter about right and wrong really is.

In the inaugural episode of The Debrief, Pastor Matt and Justin tackle questions submitted by community group leaders regarding Luke 1-4. Matt describes his own encounters with the voice of God answering a question about angels appearing to people. They go on to further explain the temptations Jesus faced as both God and man and the differences between temptation and sinning. Campus Pastor Adam Atchison shares how the power of a healing prayer service drastically changed his walk in Christ.

Welcome back to The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown!

In 2021, searches for “how to heal” on google reached an all time high worldwide. The events of the last two years have prompted people around the world to seek out forms of healing for their inner lives and relationships. And while there is a unifying reality to the fact that people all over the world are looking for a sense of healing, the methods and sources people are turning to for healing are unique and diverse. Psychics and “spiritual guides,” crystals as an energy source, meditation or ancestral rituals have all become commonplace in popular culture today as viable paths to healing. In addition to people becoming more open to the idea of needing a type of spiritual healing, people are also more interested in the supernatural as a means to healing than in previous times. A decade ago stories about miraculous healings were looked at with skepticism. Today, stories about the miraculous and unexplained become viral and generate discussions online. In 2022, people are open to the idea of needing a spiritual solution for their healing and it’s culturally accepted to look for a miracle.

In this episode we'll talk about what healing means, if we should use medication, how the individualization of the church can impact our healing and many other topics!

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In this episode of the show, various individuals from different parts of the world bring forward their questions and concerns to Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown:

1. Israel-Palestine Conflict: The first question addresses the complex situation in Israel, inquiring about the emotions and nuances surrounding this issue, and the perception that supporting one side means being against the other.
2. Abusive Relationships: A listener from Louisiana discusses the harmful consequences of traditional gender roles and submission in a marriage plagued by abuse and addiction, seeking guidance on what constitutes healthy and unhealthy practices for wives dealing with abusive partners.
3. Seeking God's Plan: A young woman from Berlin, expresses her fear and uncertainty about her future, particularly her desire for marriage and children, questioning whether to let go of her dreams or hold onto them as she searches for God's plan.
4. Divine Revelation and Hell: An individual from India asks about the absence of Jesus physically appearing to everyone for belief and salvation, and the moral implications of God creating humanity despite the prospect of eternal suffering for some.
5. Salvation for Intellectually Disabled Individuals: A parent from California raises concerns about their intellectually disabled child's understanding of salvation and questions if there's a "loophole" for their child's salvation, considering their unique perspective on reality.
6. Struggling with Sexual Sin: The final question comes from Washington, addressing the ongoing struggle with sexual sin in the context of a Christian faith journey, seeking practical advice to avoid these temptations, especially within a relationship.

The show delves into these diverse and challenging topics, providing insights, guidance, and biblical perspectives to help the listeners navigate these complex issues and make informed decisions in their lives.