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The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown. Author and lead pastor of Sandals Church, Matt Brown debriefs current issues shaping our culture from a spiritual perspective.

The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown Matthew Stephen Brown

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.9 • 778 Ratings

The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown. Author and lead pastor of Sandals Church, Matt Brown debriefs current issues shaping our culture from a spiritual perspective.

    E231 What's the Deal with Camp? | Special Guest Justin Knowles

    E231 What's the Deal with Camp? | Special Guest Justin Knowles

    In this special episode of The Debrief, Pastor Matt has Sandals Church Youth Director Justin Knowles on the podcast to talk about Summer Camp. The two answer your questions about being—or parenting—a teenager in this world today. 
    To sign up for camp, to volunteer, or to donate to send a student to camp, you can go to https://sandalschurch.com/camp
    Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment :)https://sandalschurch.com/thedebrief/
    Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connect
    Subscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjwSandals Church Español: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Glhzd2qXPbiitxyiWKJggSandals Worship: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCprxYW1ckq3zqSpFHFXrXXQSandals Church Youth: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnklO4l6HduzlKOh_Me8tdgSandals Church Kids: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTcowm1n5VrD4ZxteIZOLAg
    Learn more about Sandals Church by visiting our website https://sandalschurch.com/ or downloading our mobile app https://sandalschurch.com/app
    Support The Debrief Podcast at http://donate.sc/

    • 1 hr 12 min
    E230 Prayer, Generosity, and Godparents

    E230 Prayer, Generosity, and Godparents

    We are so excited to have Donna back on The Debrief! In this episode, Pastor Matt answers your questions on topics ranging all the way from the Bible's trustworthiness to the role of godparents. 
    NOTES:Pastor Matt referred to two theologians, Dr. Bruce Metzger, formerly of Princeton Seminary and Dr. Bart Ehrman of UNC Chapel Hill.
    Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment :)https://sandalschurch.com/thedebrief/
    Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connect
    Subscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjwSandals Church Español: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Glhzd2qXPbiitxyiWKJggSandals Worship: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCprxYW1ckq3zqSpFHFXrXXQSandals Church Youth: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnklO4l6HduzlKOh_Me8tdgSandals Church Kids: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTcowm1n5VrD4ZxteIZOLAg
    Learn more about Sandals Church by visiting our website https://sandalschurch.com/ or downloading our mobile app https://sandalschurch.com/app
    Support The Debrief Podcast at http://donate.sc/

    • 43 min
    E229 Demystifying the Spiritual Realm | Special Guest Nate Westwick

    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 Worldby Nathan Westwick (Author), Matthew Stephen Brown (Foreword)
    Love coffee for a cause? Check out Nate's business, Wild Goose Coffee Roasters. Get 20% off your order with code DEBRIEF !

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

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

    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!

    • 1 hr 11 min
    E227 John Bevere: What Does It Mean To Fear God? | The Debrief Podcast

    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 !

    • 33 min
    E226 John Bevere | The Debrief Podcast

    E226 John Bevere | The Debrief Podcast

    This week we have friend of show, Pastor John Bevere! Learn how Pastor Matt & Pastor John first met, how they became friends, what it takes to become an author, and how to remain faithful. 
    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 !

    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
778 Ratings

778 Ratings

Nick James him self ,

Life changing!

This podcast fills in all the blanks
For the questions I have. It does a great job explaining questions I didn’t know that I had yet. Pastor Matt give real explanations. Thank you Lord for providing this to the world. Amen!

DaBrownJesus ,

Amazing and insightful

Pastor Matt brings great answers to tough questions and really brings a balance to hot button theological issues where most people run to extremes. Love the show, love you guys, keep doing what you are doing. You guys are making an impact on people’s lives and helping people such as myself find healing in my marriage, personal life, and in even ministering through others after listening to content from the debrief. Thank you so much you guys keep doing a phenomenal job. Got a suggestion. Die hard follower here, if you aren’t going to post an episode the week of for whatever reason, could you please let your subscribers know so we don’t incessantly hit refresh on the shows feed hoping for an episode that will never show?
Update May 2024 went from 5 to 3 stars.
As a subscriber I’m disappointed with the lack of communication and consistency with the listeners . I’m tired of waiting to know each week or two or three or four. Why not make it eight, if an episode is coming. I’ve been a listener since day 1. What is up with the podcast is it over? No announcements and then Keep us waiting for months . Come on you want the show to succeed and reach more people right?

T. Underwood ,

Truly thoughtful Christianity

I learn so much from Pastor Brown and from this podcast! I appreciate the thoughtfulness of all the answers to questions, and how difficult questions are not given cliche answers but discussed with nuance and compassion.

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