E228 Why Your Pastor Isn't Your Therapist | The Debrief Podcast

03/05/24 • 71 min

The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown

In this episode, Pastor Matt sits down with his therapist to debunk some of the myths surrounding therapy and counseling. Matt and Marc talk about how to find a good counselor, how you know you haven't found the right one, how to work through betrayal, and how to identify trauma and pursue healing. If you have ever been curious about counseling, this is the episode for you!

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E227 John Bevere: What Does It Mean To Fear God? | The Debrief Podcast

This episode we have friend of show, Pastor John Bevere answer questions from our listeners! He answers questions about his new book, about his sermon on holiness and the fear of the Lord.

John Bevere is a minister known for his bold, uncompromising approach to God’s Word. He is also an international bestselling author who has written more than 20 books that have, collectively, sold millions of copies and been translated into over 130 languages. Along with his wife, Lisa, John is the co-founder of Messenger International, a ministry committed to revolutionizing global discipleship. Driven by a passion to develop uncompromising followers of Christ, Messenger has given over 60 million translated resources to leaders across the globe. To extend these efforts, the MessengerX app was developed, providing digital discipleship resources at no cost to users in more than 120 languages. MessengerX currently has users in over 20,000 cities and over 235 nations. When John is home in Franklin, Tennessee, you’ll find him loving on his g-babies, playing pickleball, or trying to convince Lisa to take up golf.

Learn more about John Bevere and his book, 'The Awe of God' here !

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E229 Demystifying the Spiritual Realm | Special Guest Nate Westwick

This episode we have author & coffee roaster Nate Westwick on our show! Nate recently published a book, 'Clearing the Path' that Matt actually wrote the foreword for. This discussion explores the demystification of spiritual life, emphasizing Jesus's extensive use of questions throughout the Bible. It underscores the importance of small groups in fostering spiritual growth and community. Differentiating between podcasts and pastoral roles, it delves into the soul's deepest longing for connection and belonging. The church is portrayed as a model of familial love, transcending biological ties. Addressing contemporary challenges, it confronts misconceptions perpetuated by platforms like TikTok and societal judgments against the church. The conversation also touches on healing from church-related wounds, contrasting the destructive influence of Satan with the redemptive power of God's love.

Clearing the Path: Connecting with God in a Cluttered World
by Nathan Westwick (Author), Matthew Stephen Brown (Foreword)

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The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown - E228 Why Your Pastor Isn't Your Therapist | The Debrief Podcast

Transcript

Intro00:00:07.775

Welcome to the debrief podcast with Matt Brown, the podcast where pastor and author, Matt Brown, debriefs your questions about Christianity and current issues shaping our culture. Thank you for listening, and enjoy the show.

Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown00:00:25.464

Well, hey everybody and welcome to another episode of The Debrief. I'm super excited to have, I don't know if I call you my friend.

Marc Cameron</