The Truth Of The Matter Is

 Continually with the Gospel of Matthew series we come to a point in scripture where Jesus is meant by two blind men seeking to speak with him. Their desire was to see, hoping that Jesus would show compassion towards them and they cried out aloud for mercy. Jesus eventually heals them but asks a very critical question: "Do you believe I am able to do this" ? And with that question I wanted to explore the difference between belief and faith. I wanted to read scriptures and identify where God wants us to exercise faith and belief. Tune in and determine if you agree with my suggestion. The passage I read comes out of Matthew 9:27-31 ESV and AMP.

 Bible study reflection solo or with friends is an inspirational segment for Johnathan as a result of getting together for bible study with friends Erik and Jennifer and still having more to say. Thus far, the segment is about unpacking different passages of scripture read in bible study and feeling the need to explore it even more deeply. This week on the segment Johnathan takes the time to introduce something he applies when reading scripture. That is the idea of letting Scripture interpret itself. Rather being philosophical he allows the Word to speak for itself and defend itself. Tune in to see an example of that and decide if you agree with the method. The passage is Psalms 86:5.

This week on the podcast I have on Branch Isole a friend. He's an Author, poet and storyteller. An author of twenty-two books Some of the topics that he writes about are: choice and consequence, accepting or avoiding personal responsibility, and the power of truth. Branch teaches corporate sales, and marketing, because he is actually a founder and partner of five small businesses .Branch graduated from Texas State University. He also did some post graduate work at the University of Houston, and holds an Oxford M.A. Theology degree from Trinity Bible College. Since we often talk a lot off the air I thought it would be a great benefit to have him on to share the things he is doing for the kingdom of God. tune in to learn some things you can apply to your everyday life and maybe you might want to purchase his books.

  As believers the goal everyday should be to find ways to read, listen and praise God. Joshua 1:8 says, “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” Scripture being our example I challenged two of my friends to read one chapter a day in The Word of God and choose three verses that stood out to them and share it. It would be this initiative that God would be more involved in our day. Through this opportunity in faith to spend more time with God I revisited the Gospel of Luke and noticed some things I didn't see when I first read it. Reading Luke and Matthew side by side I saw some differences and received some revelation. Tune in as this episode was not what I intended to post at all. This episode is raw and fresh with only about an hour of preparing. With the raspy-ness of my voice and the unpredictability of this message. I believe God had a say in why this was posted today.

There comes a time when you read the scriptures that you are going to have more questions than answers. Does that mean you should be concerned? No. Here's why: what makes the Word of God interesting and such a mystery is that it will leave you with the opportunity to search for those answers. It will give you the opportunity to get on your knees and ask God for his to reveal things to you. Matthews 7:7 NLT says, Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” So if you don't receive an answer at first, give it time. This episode was inspired by my story of Matthew 9 as we continue in the gospel of Matthew series. After taking a look at verses 18-26 I came out having more questions than answers. My hope in sharing this is to fill the curiosity of those who read and have questions about the text as well. It's perfectly normal to come across that and it's ok.

When it comes to the practice and tradition of fasting I think we all can agree that it's one of those actions that require intent. In episode 112 we did an episode on fasting where we thought it was important to point out that when you engage with such a practice the intent should be to receive rather than receive. Today we take a look at Matthew 9:14-17 in the ESV and unpack a response that Jesus gave to the disciples of John. Do you agree with the analysis ? Well the choice will be left up to you to consider. As always we are just making suggestions to consider and encouraging you to engage with the scriptures genuinely.

After my recovery I decided to revisit what occurred during this 4 day period where I felt emotional and physically drained due to getting sick. I wanted to understand what was the take away from such an experience and I received that response through my reflection time. I also took the time to examine positives and negatives as it pertains to those who are dealing with healthy challenges. What keeps a person who isn't well joyful in Christ Jesus?  This Bible study reflection is an episode that I am most proud of because it allowed me to look at the world much more deeply and honestly it brought me back to square one as I do my best not to take things for granted or as a given. I also believe we should  celebrate those who honor God in spite of their circumstances and remain faithful and content. Tune in to find out if you agree. There's nothing wrong with being reminded, encouraged or corrected on things you might have overlooked.

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The truth of the matter is podcast is all about providing an honest, contextual, historicized, Philosophical and Psychological view of the Bible through the use of Hermeneutics, while sharing some personal experiences from myself, Daniel and on occasion our special guest. This week we have two guests. Paul Granger who has a podcast called: where did you see God? And Terrance Mcullen who has a podcast called: what's the value? Both of these gentlemen are good friends of mind and thought it would be an honor to have both of them in to discuss the purpose of New Year's resolutions, the importance of friendships, the definition of wisdom, the definition of love, how we could measure change and the meaning and purpose of suffering. I hope that this episode is a blessing to whoever decided to press play.

• Johnathan provides you three ways the Lord has blessed him. He hopes that this will inspire people to reflect and see how good God has been and how often he shows up in the details. Continuing with the Gospel of Matthew series Johnathan unpacks Matthew 9:9-13. Out of that passage feeling inspired and wanting to dig deep he comes up with a very interesting question: Can a saved person be associated or acquainted with an unsaved person? The truth of the matter is podcasts  believes this to be a fair question to ask and therefore  explores the response of yes and no on today's podcast episode. Providing biblical and philosophical responses. After tuning in determine which side of the argument you believe in but honestly you can't go wrong with either response we believe. See if you agree.

A week after revealing the theme of the year Johnathan opens up the podcast by giving a personal testimony of how he has been active in applying the theme. Continuing with the Gospel of Matthew series he also takes a divide into Matthew 9:1-8 tune in to hear some of his thoughts. You might be surprised at what he discovers along with an interesting process of things that could be beneficial to you. Remember reading the Word of God should be a practice and just because you read a passage once doesn’t mean you have received all that it has to offer. This is a marathon not a sprint.

Happy New Year from The Truth Of The Matter Is podcast. For the last two years we have provided  themes for the upcoming year rather than  New Year's resolutions. The hope is to give you something to consider as you navigate the months, weeks and days within the New Year. As we go into 2024 today we  are continuing with the gospel of Matthew series. Johnathan will provide how God has been a blessing  to him. He will also  share several testimonials as support to why the theme should be considered and applied as we all go into the New Year.

Normally as the holidays draw near, podcast and TV shows with series tend to provide mixed versions of The best shows, re-runs with the goal in mind ito give the host, co-host, actors and actress a break, with an early vacation. However as a Uber Eats driver I know the desperate need for content. Just give me Something on the move that I can listen to that isn't music therefore I made sure to produce an episode for all those who are traveling and want to continue with the scheduled program. Who would like to have something to stimulate their minds. Those who don't want a break from listening to their favorite podcast. Today I reflect on Psalms 68:19-20 and Connect it with the relevance of the Christmas holiday. I begin with a question: Why did the son of man appear? I hope this is a great reminder for people of faith and  a blessing to you who decide to press play. Merry Christmas from The Truth Of The Matter is podcast family. Be well!

My guest today is an old friend, Anna McLaughlin, mother of four and founder of She Considers a Field, a community built around encouraging women of God to be faithful in the little things. She's a retired corporate lawyer who has focused her time on homeschooling her children and has established an incredible community on Facebook with her group called She considers a field and will be launching a podcast called The God Who Sees Me in January. Today, in our conversation, we discussed a lot of different topics, including her personal testimony. The last time you heard from Anna was on episode 114 Bible Study Reflection Solo or W/Friends. Today, you'll have the opportunity to personally get to know more about how God has shaped her into the person God has created her to be so tuned in, if you don’t mind. You won't want to miss this conversation, for it is full of ups and downs, ending with purpose and direction.

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When it comes to having a peace of Mind I believe that accessibility is available to all people. In fact I believe all people are deserving of it and yet Constantly reject it. Tune to learn why it’s constantly rejected. What are the bases for having peace of mind ? Well It starts with having an understanding of what you believe. Once you are able to have that understanding then you can relax because it’s through that understanding you're at ease untroubled and joyful. Press play to learn how this can be unpacked and valuable  to the believer and unbeliever as theirs a stride to experience peace of mind that will be Satisfying and fulfilling.

When thinking about authentic discipleship it’s about the commitment for the cause and the belief in the person, man or woman who shapes your worldview. Tune in to think Critically about what it really means to be a disciple. What’s the difference between Inheritance from a worldly view in comparison to what it means from a biblical perspective. The text for today as we continue with the Gospel of Matthew series is Matthew 8:18-22. Other topics of discussion were friendships, family and how do I keep the faith under pressured Circumstances.

Faith is the only thing that pleases God and therefore the believer must learn how to apply the application and or Principle of faith.  Thinking  back Once I decided to place my faith in Jesus I Had questions about what that actually looked like From a Practical standpoint. I understood what faith was from the definition provided in Hebrews 11:1 but what does the meaning look like when applied was my question. After episode 128 it came to me that the man with Leprosy, the Roman official, and Peter's mother in law applied their faith actively. Faith is a reasoned trust, an enduring process, and an inherit foreknowledge. On Today's episodes I thought it would be beneficial to show you how these individuals applied the application and or Principle of faith Practically. 

Bible study reflection solo or with friends is an inspirational segment for Johnathan as a result of getting together for bible study with friends Erik and Jennifer and still having more to say. Thus far, the segment is about unpacking different passages of scripture read in bible study and feeling the need to explore it even more deeply. Johnathan takes the time today to unpack psalm 53:1-3 from a biblical and philosophical perspective. See how this passage can be used to reflect upon observation and remind you not to get in your own way at points of God's silence but rather trust in the process of God for your benefit.

This week, we have Sue Corl, an international women’s conference speaker, author, mentor, Bible teacher, Cru missionary, and founder and director of Crown of Beauty International. Her greatest joy is being a wife and mother. Sue served as a missionary for twenty-five years in Asia. Currently, she travels to minister to women throughout Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the United States. Sue is an author of several books and has her own podcast, His Heartbeat with Sue Corl. Tune to hear her testimony. It was indeed a powerful one, and I believe you will benefit from it. 

This week on the podcast, Johnathan shares a personal story in hopes of helping believers across the world who are dealing with tough times. The point of his vulnerability is to encourage believers while letting them know that you should keep the faith regardless of how things are going, remember we "walk by faith and not be sight" therefore pay close attention to how God is showing up in the details of your life and praise God for that reason. Continuing with the Gospel of Matthew series there's a quick revisiting  of Chapter 7 to set the stage for chapter 8, so we can see Jesus and His willingness to help through the faith of the man with leprosy, the Roman officer, and Peter's mother. Tune in to understand what the power of wondering can do, along with following closely the narrative the scripture leaves to lead you to examine yourselves as bible believing Christians. 

Continuing with the Gospel of Matthew series, we finish up with chapter 7, reviewing the importance of what Jesus had said in the sermon on the Mount beginning at chapter 5. The passage of discussion for today's podcast is Matthew 7:24-29 however Jesus referenced the importance of what He said about the Beatitudes, the believer being Salt and Light in the world, the fulfilling the law, topics addressing anger, lust, divorce, oaths, retaliation, loving your enemies, how to pray, giving to the needy, treasures, not Be anxious, judging others, asking things from God, and the golden rule/ rule of thumb. Tune in to understand why Jesus gave us a choice to hear what he said or ignore what he said.