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The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown. Author and lead pastor of Sandals Church, Matt Brown debriefs current issues shaping our culture from a spiritual perspective.
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Ep. 204 Science & Faith with Dr. Jim Buchholz | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
We have a special guest joining The Debrief Podcast this week, Dr. Jim Buchholz! Dr. Buchholz is a professor of mathematics and physics at California Baptist University. Pastor Matt and Dr. Buchholz talk about science, how it is connected to faith, where the separation of science and faith comes from, and how Christians can think through science from a biblical perspective.
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May 18, 2023
Ep. 203 Crazy Dreams, Prophecy vs. Teaching, and Melody Workman | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
We have a special guest on today's episode, Melody Workman! Join us as Pastor Matt and Tammy sit down with Melody to answer your questions about prophecy, teaching, how to be humble, and what the Bible says about female teachers and their gifting.
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May 4, 2023
Ep. 202 Public School, God's Gender, and Pagan Traditions | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Welcome to another episode of The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown! We have received a lot of great questions from our audience and are doing our best to answer them all! In this week's episode Pastor Matt and Donna talk about public school and parents rights in those spaces, whether or not God is a man or a woman, and take a look at pagan holidays and how they are connected to Christian holidays!
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Apr 20, 2023
Ep. 201 Creation, How We Got Revelation Wrong & Female Pastors | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Welcome back to another episode of The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown! We've gotten so many good questions that we're excited to dive into! This week we're with our special guest host Stephanie Schaefer, and we dive into questions about the creation stories in the Bible, Pastor Matt clarifies his beliefs on female pastors, and we discuss the book of Revelations and end times prophecies.
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Apr 6, 2023
Ep. 200 Nashville, Ignorance, and the Feminization of Culture | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
It's The Debrief Podcast's 200th episode!
Thank you to everyone who is submitting questions and watching the show with us! We are so thankful for our audience members who follow along with Pastor Matt and Donna.
For our 200th episode, we did something special; we recorded with a live studio audience and took questions from them! It was a great experience for everyone involved, and look forward to hosting an event like this again in the future!
In today's episode, we talk about the Nashville shooting, Pastor Matt finishing up the Old Rules for a New Life sermon series, ignorance versus intent, strange passages in the book of Revelation, women's roles in the church, and why dudes don't go to church anymore.
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Mar 9, 2023
Ep. 199 The Jesus Revolution, Ja Morant, and the KJV | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Welcome back to The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown! We have received great questions for Pastor Matt and Donna about Christian content, questions about when it is appropriate for Christians to kill, and even dive into a conversation about different translations of the Bible. We hope you enjoy this episode!
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Ep. 199 Jesus Revolution, Ja Morant, and The KJV | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
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Feb 23, 2023
Ep. 198 Spy Balloons, Honor Culture, and the Evil of Hollywood | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Welcome back to another episode of The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown! Thank you for listening to the show and submitting all your questions; we try to get to as many as possible, so if we don't answer yours in this episode, please feel free to submit it again!
This week Pastor Matt and Donna discuss the spy balloons in the news, talk about how to honor those who have hurt us, and discuss Sam Smith's grammy performance.
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Feb 9, 2023
Ep. 197 Kids on Drugs, Good Habits & Online Church | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Welcome back to another episode of The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown!
This week we talk about parenting, kids' access to drugs, how to form good habits, the idea of purgatory, and much more!
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Jan 26, 2023
Ep. 196 The Recession, Marriage Problems & Following God's Law | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Show Questions:
Cold Open:
We’re living with an uncertain economy right now with experts saying that we are entering into a recession…What advice would you give to young people who are just starting to figure out their careers and finances during economic times like this?
Episode Questions:
Anonymous, Moreno Valley: On your last Debrief, you brought up a couple that wanted a divorce, and you basically said the husband needed to man up and put in the work to save his marriage and family. My question is, what do you say to a couple when one of the spouses still wants to leave the marriage even after they’ve put in the work to heal it? Turning around broken relationships doesn’t seem as just “putting in the work.”
Mindie, Menifee: “I've read Exodus many times; I'm just now recognizing that God foretold of their slavery to Abraham back in Genesis 15. As I'm reading through Exodus, chapter 1, I can't help but think of the moms and dads to little boys that were not Moses' parents. How do I justify the fact that God didn't save all of those boys too? I know he saved many through the midwives, but then Pharaoh commanded them to be thrown into the Nile. My heart is sad for them. How do you defend those who are angry with God or don't wish to follow God because of a situation like this in his word?”
Jonathan, Moreno Valley: “In regards to love and law, can you explain what Paul is talking about in Galatians 3:24-25 NKJV “Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor.”
Thank you, Pastor Matt. Praying for you and Sandals”
Josh, Riverside: “Pastor Craig Groeschel says that everyone is a leader because everyone has influence over someone. You speak a lot of men being boys. I want to be the best leader/Christian I can possibly be. I want to be able to properly lead my family, future sons and daughters, future wife, potentially future flock (If the Lord even has me lead one), and honestly, anyone that the Lord puts into my life. How do I know that I am ready to be a leader?”
Ep. 196 The Recession, Marriage Problems & Following God's Law | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
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Jan 12, 2023
Ep. 195 Anti-Semitism, Mt. Sinai, and How to Hear God's Voice | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Welcome back to The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown! We hope your holiday season was restful and filled with joy! Pastor Matt is starting a new sermon series titled Old Rules for a New Life, a series around the ten commandments and why we still need them today.
WARNING: This episode of The Debrief contains language that might be offensive to some viewers. We believe that personal stories of racism of any kind are important to tell un-censored because the pain they caused was unfiltered and real.
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Show Questions:
Question 1: "Anti-semitism has been a conversation in the news and social media a lot lately. Why do you think anti-semitism is still showing up even in 2023?
Question 2: "What makes Mt. Sanai the "mountain of God"? Was it considered the mountain of God BEFORE Moses was at the burning bush? Or is it referred to as the "mountain of God" after/because of the fact that Moses experienced God there?"
Question 3: "Pharaoh ordering the murder of newborn males and Moses escaping that order seems to parallel Jesus escaping Herod's order to kill every male-born Jew. is there significance to this? If so, what can we learn about Moses, Jesus, and God's deliverance in this?"
Question 4: "Hello, Pastor Matt. I have a cousin who is part of the LGBTQ community, and she is getting married next year. I've been struggling with whether I should attend or not because of my faith. I want her to know I love her, but I'm scared of losing her if I decide not to go to her wedding. What are your thoughts?"
Question 5: "How do I know when it's God that I hear calling? Sometimes, especially after praying for His path for me, His guidance, and clarity to see and follow His will, I believe I hear His answer. After I have done what I believe is His will, things are even worse than before. How do I trust the answers I believe I hear? Things have continued to decline almost to the point of no return through these "pathways" I perceived as His answers in the last five years, yet I still strive to listen, hear, and do His will. How do I know I am hearing God's call and/or will for me?"
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Dec 8, 2022
Ep. 194 Defining Gender Roles, What It Means to Submit to Your Spouse, and How to Start Tithing | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Welcome back to another episode of The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown!
We have been loving your questions this season and can't wait to dive into them in this episode!
This will be our last episode of the season as we are taking a short break through the holidays to regroup and prepare for the next round of the Debrief. Thank you so much to everyone who has submitted questions, watched along all season, and have shared with their friends and families! We'll see you in a few weeks!!
Ep. 194 Tithing, Submission, and Mothers-in-Laws
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Nov 24, 2022
Ep. 193 Universalism, Female Pastors & Speaking in Tongues | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Welcome back to another episode of The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown! We have some pretty hot topics on this episode. We hope you enjoy it and are encouraged.
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Nov 17, 2022
Ep. 192 Heaven, Same Sex Attraction & Divorce | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Welcome back to another episode of The Debrief Podcast! This week we have a special guest host that we're super excited to have with us! Thank you again for sending in your questions!
Pastor Matt references his sermon titled "A Different Sexuality" in this episode, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/jx_HREaxSXo
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Nov 10, 2022
Ep. 191 Elections, Advice to My Younger Self & Seeing Angels | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Welcome back to another episode of The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown! This week we dive into the election cycle, advice Pastor Matt would give to his younger self, and a story about when he saw an angel! 👀
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Nov 3, 2022
Ep. 190 Finding Your Calling, Racism and Reading Leviticus | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Have you ever wrestled with what your purpose in life is? Also, why does the Bible talk about Jews and Gentiles and give weird laws about dietary restrictions and clothing regulations?On this episode of The Debrief Podcast, Matt Brown answers questions on demons, what the Bible says about racism, how to find your calling in life and how to read Old Testament books like Leviticus.
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Oct 27, 2022
Ep. 189 Psychedelics, Guardian Angels and Asking God Why | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
We're back with another episode of The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown! Thank you so much for your questions and listening in with us!
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Oct 20, 2022
Ep. 188 Halloween, Infidelity and How to Find Peace | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Welcome back to another episode of the Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown, we're so glad you're here!
Pastor Matt has been really excited by all your questions and hearing about how the series Different has been impacting you all. This week Pastor Matt answers questions around celebrating Halloween, sexual relationships between husbands and wives, and how to find peace in a world that is ridden with anxiety. We hope you enjoy this episode!
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Oct 13, 2022
Ep. 187 End Times, Sex and How to Have Grace | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
In this weeks episode of The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown, Pastor Matt and Donna dive into what it means (and looks like) to have grace, discuss the book of revelation and how we're missing it when comes to sex.
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Oct 6, 2022
Ep. 186 Jeffrey Dahmer, Church Hurt and How to Be Different. | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Welcome back to a new season of the Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown! After a break for the summer, Pastor Matt is excited and ready to jump back into the show.
In this season we'll be going back to our Q&A style of show. Pastor Matt is currently teaching through a new series called "Different," a study through the book of Ephesians. We'll be looking at how God calls Christians to a different (and better) way of life than everything else.
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Jun 6, 2022
Ep. 185 Should Christians Use Astrology? | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Culture has seen a massive resurgence of people using astrology and horoscopes to help themselves navigate the world and access spiritual thoughts and practices. Should Christians use astrology? If God created the stars, what's wrong with us looking up and paying attention to our zodiac signs?
Pastor Matt dives into questions like these in todays episode of the Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Season 1 Episode 5: Should Christians Use Astrology?
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May 23, 2022
Ep. 184 A Conversation on Shame with Gregg TenElshof | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Gregg TenElshof, PhD. is a Professor of Philosophy at Biola University. He has written many books on how Eastern thought can provide unique and intriguing perspectives to the Christian life.
His most recent book, For Shame, was released in August of 2021 and takes a look at how shame has impacted our culture. TenElshof proceeds to argue that shame might not be a bad emotion after all, but an internal alarm to bring us back to the cross.
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May 9, 2022
Ep. 183 Can Deconstruction Be a Good Thing? Part 2 | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
So we've talked about what deconstruction is; how do we go about recovering from deconstruction? What if there is pain and trauma associated with my time at church and as a christian?
We'll dive into these questions with Pastor Matt in part 2 of our deconstruction conversation. We'll talk about deconstruction and how it relates to slavery, gender and church trauam.
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Apr 26, 2022
Ep. 182 Can Deconstruction Be A Good Thing? Part 1 | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
The term "deconstruction" has been tossed around a lot in culture these last few years, and its definition can get a little confusing. When we say deconstruction we are referring to the thought pattern and trends of looking at systems of power and structure, and removing those old ways of thinking.
In culture, we've seen this happen in corporations, education, in our local and federal government and even in spiritual circles. But too often we can completely toss out a product in the name of reform and miss out on the good things that were brought forth in those arenas. Can we deconstruct in a good and healthy way? What would that look like for the Christian who is trying to learn and live in the rapidly changing culture of 2022?
Now, the reality of it all is that deconstruction has been around for longer than we think. It has been giving a bad reputation, but what if it's not all bad? Join us as dive into a conversation with Pastor Matt around deconstruction and his perspective.
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Apr 11, 2022
Ep. 181 An Episode on Healing | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
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 g…
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Jun 7, 2021
Ep. 180 A Conversation with Brian Deegan | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
A special long form conversation with freestyle motocross athlete, Brian Deegan. Pastor Matt Brown and Brian Deegan talk about fame, Brian's near death experience, his journey of finding faith, being real and if the Bible says anything about UFO's!
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Feb 20, 2021
Ep. 179 The Bible and Homosexuality: Translation Issues? | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
What does the Bible say about homosexuality? There are many who claim that our modern translations of the Bible have inaccurate renderings of the original language in texts that discuss homosexuality. On this episode of The Debrief podcast, Pastor Matt Brown breaks down what the Bible says about homosexuality - specifically focusing on the question of translation issues. What do the original languages of these texts - Hebrew and Greek- that speak on homosexuality actually mean?
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Feb 10, 2021
Ep. 178 Being Real about Our Sexuality | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
In a special episode of The Debrief, Pastor Matt is joined by Tim and Blake as he answers some questions that have been coming in about sex, gender, and sexual orientation.
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Nov 18, 2020
Ep. 177 Sex, Lies & Farewell to Politics | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Have you felt the tension in your relationships because of politics? In this no holds barred episode of the debrief podcast, Pastor Matt gives us answers to some of the toughest questions ever asked on the show.
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Nov 11, 2020
Ep. 176 Transparency in Politics | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Has politics become the new American religion? How can we heal our nation when we are so deeply divided? In this podcast, Pastor Matt takes a deep look at policy and what Christians can learn from this election process.
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Nov 3, 2020
Ep. 175 The Election Results | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
What happens after this election? How do we find common ground when politics can be so divisive? In this podcast, Pastor Matt Brown and Dr. Ed Stetzer answer your questions about faith, politics, and this year's election results. Their answers will surprise you.
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Oct 28, 2020
Ep. 174 How to Handle Hot Political Topics | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
We have all seen how passionate people get over politics. In this podcast, we touch on the hot topic political issues and give real answers to your tough questions. With special guest Melody Workman.
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Oct 20, 2020
Ep. 173 The Trouble With Politics | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Are you tired of misinformation and polarization in the news? How do you find truth in our highly politicized world? In this podcast, we talk about the trouble with politics and how to distinguish between truth and opinion.
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Oct 15, 2020
Ep. 172 Whose Side is God On? | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Have you ever wondered how a Christian can vote Democrat or support a Republican candidate? You are not alone, in this podcast we answer your tough questions about politics, faith, and the partisan vote. Notes: Phil Vischer's White and Black Christian Voters: https://youtu.be/W4eS2E-PoGo
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Oct 8, 2020
Ep. 171 When Democracy is Dangerous | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
In this podcast, we are talking about policing, faith, and politics. With special guest Bishop A.B. Vines. If you have a question about politics and faith you can ask by visiting http://move.sc/ask Support the debrief podcast by visiting http://donate.sc
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Oct 1, 2020
Ep. 170 If God's in Control, Why Vote? | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Has politics ruined your relationships? Do you feel that having a decent conversation around the state of America is not possible? In this podcast, Pastor Matt answers the big questions surrounding Politics and Faith.
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Jun 26, 2020
Ep. 169 Racism, Reopening Church and How Should Christians Respond to Politics | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
In this podcast we talk about racism, reopening churches and how should Christians respond to politics. This conversation will surprise you.
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Jun 18, 2020
Ep. 168 Equality, Faith, & Community | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
In this podcast, we continue the conversation about racism, inequality, and how we can respond as people of faith.
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Jun 1, 2020
Ep. 167 Real Answers to Racism, Riots and Injustice | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
In this podcast we invite Bishop Lacy Kirk Sykes and Jeff Whye to start the conversation around systemic racism, injustice and how predominantly white churches can be a part of the solution.
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May 29, 2020
Ep. 166 Elevating Your Goals | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
In this podcast we talk about elevating your goals, faith and leadership. The debrief is recorded live and you can find the schedule at http://SandalsChurch.com
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May 22, 2020
Ep. 165 Security, Sins & Elevating Your Life | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How do you deal with insecurity, secret sin and relationships that are falling apart? In this podcast Pastor Matt and team get real about sin and how to elevate your life.
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May 15, 2020
Ep. 164 Sex, Signs & A New Normal | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How do you deal with heartbreak, relationship issues, and losing family at this time? In this podcast, Pastor Matt shows us how having a world view based on God's word can impact our relationships at every level. Listen now.
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Apr 27, 2020
Ep. 163 Is This The End? | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How should Christians be handling the Covid19 pandemic? Is this virus a sign of the end? In this live podcast, Matt and Tammy answer your questions about signs of the end.
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Apr 1, 2020
Ep. 162 Pandemics, Parenting and Porn | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Adjusting to a “new normal” is hard on everyone. How do you navigate staying informed, keeping loved ones safe and the inevitable relational tensions? Listen in as Pastor Matt and Tammy Brown give real answers to tough questions about the coronavirus pandemic.
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Feb 20, 2020
Ep. 161 God’s Plans vs. Our Passions | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Do the promises in the Bible apply to us, or are they just stories about other people? Can Christianity and homosexuality coexist? Is there a way to overcome a deep fear of death? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown gives real answers to your tough questions
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Feb 7, 2020
Ep. 160 Desires, Dreams & Dating | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Does following God instead of your desires or dreams mean giving up on the plans you had for your life? How do you recover from a bad break-up or date when you’ve been abused? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown gives real answers to tough questions about dating, homosexuality and following God.
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Jan 21, 2020
Ep. 159 Staying Motivated to Change | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How do you stay motivated when you feel the odds are stacked against you? In this episode, we dive into staying motivated when you don't feel like it. How to lower your anxiety and how to move on after tragedy. Links from this episode: 1. 60 Days to a Better You Reading Plan - http://move.sc/app
2. Find counseling help - http://move.sc/help or http://aacc.net
3. Ask Pastor Matt a question at http://debrief.show Follow along at https://www.instagram.com/thedebriefshow/
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Dec 10, 2019
Ep. 158 How to Get More From Church | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How do you know what’s expected of a Christian? Is there a real difference between attending church in person and watching online? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown and sandalschurch.tv lead Nick Ovalle talk through how to get more out of church.
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Nov 20, 2019
Ep. 157 The Truth about Pastors | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
What does it take to lead a church? How do you know if you’re called to be a pastor? What does God have to say about it all? Listen in as Sandals Church pastors Matt Brown, Adam Atchison and Alfredo Ramos give real answers to your questions about pastors and church leadership.
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Nov 12, 2019
Ep. 156 The Deal with Worship | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
If you’ve ever been to church, music and singing usually plays a part, but what’s it all about? What do we mean when we talk about worship and why does it matter? Listen in as Pastor Matt interviews Sandals Church worship leaders Steve and Bek Deal about why worship matters.
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Oct 24, 2019
Ep. 155 Dating & Relationships (Recorded Live!) | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How do you find the right person to date and when should you get married? Are some people destined to stay single? What do you do about sex, break-ups and feeling stuck in the friendzone? Listen in as Pastor Matt and Tammy Brown give real answers to tough questions about dating.
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Oct 15, 2019
Ep. 154 Handling Family Drama | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Family can be hard. How do you navigate hurt feelings, dysfunction and the holiday conflicts that are inevitable with any family? Listen in as Pastor Matt and Tammy Brown give real answers to your tough questions about family drama.
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Oct 8, 2019
Ep. 153 Getting Healthier with the Enneagram | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
When it comes to fighting against depression and anxiety, or understanding people who are different from us, learning how you work is key. Listen in as Pastor Matt and Tammy Brown talk through how to use the enneagram to get healthier and improve your relationships.
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Oct 1, 2019
Ep. 152 A Real Conversation about Suicide | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Recent high-profile suicides among Christian leaders beg the question - is suicide a sin or just the result of unavoidable circumstances? Listen in as Pastor Matt answers your questions about what the Bible has to say about suicide and mental illness and how we should respond.
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Sep 24, 2019
Ep. 151 The Enneagram & Conflict: How To Fight Fair | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Is it possible to have healthy conflict that doesn’t ruin your relationships? Listen in as Pastor Matt and his wife Tammy talk about their history with conflict and answer your questions about how to fight fair.
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Sep 17, 2019
Ep. 150 Race, Gender & the Enneagram | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How does understanding our personality help our relationships? What are the things we don’t realize we do that cause tension we don’t want? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown talks with a mental health professional about the enneagram and relationships.
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Sep 10, 2019
Ep. 149 A Real Conversation about Gun Violence | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
A special episode of The Debrief Show where Pastor Matt Brown speaks with law enforcement officers, a survivor of a mass shooting event and mental health professionals on the rise in mass shootings and gun violence in America and the Christian response.
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Jul 23, 2019
Ep. 148 Real Answers: Clarity in Confusion | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How do we find clarity in an unclear world? Are scholars right when they say the bible can’t be trusted? Where’s the line between striving for a dream and trusting God to fight for you? Listen in as Pastors Matt Brown, Adam Atchison and Alfredo Ramos give real answers to your tough questions.
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Jul 9, 2019
Ep. 147 Real Answers: How to Recognize God’s Spirit | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Churches have gotten it really right and really wrong when it comes to a lot of things - including God himself. How do you know if you’re being manipulated or misled when someone talks about hearing from God? Listen in as Pastor Matt gives real answers to tough questions about the Holy Spirit.
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Jun 25, 2019
Ep. 146 Real Answers: What makes a real Christian? | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How can you know if you (or people you know) are really a Christian? Is being right with God it only based on what you believe about him or what you do for him? Listen in as Pastor Matt and Pastor Alfredo Ramos answer your questions about real Christianity.
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Jun 18, 2019
Ep. 145 Real Conversations: Lisa Bevere | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Pastor Matt Brown sits down with prominent author and speaker Lisa Bevere to talk about the true role of women in the church and how the book of Galatians helps us understand what God wants from each gender.
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Jun 11, 2019
Ep. 144 Real Conversations: Pastor Mark Driscoll, Part 3 | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown interviews Pastor Mark Driscoll of The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, AZ about how to make sure your version of Christianity is actually the right one as they each work through the book of Galatians. (Part 3 of a 3-part series)
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Jun 4, 2019
Ep. 143 Real Conversations: Pastor Mark Driscoll, Part 2 | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown interviews Pastor Mark Driscoll of The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, AZ about how to make sure your version of Christianity is actually the right one as they each work through the book of Galatians. (Part 2 of a 3-part series)
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May 28, 2019
Ep. 142 Real Conversations: Pastor Mark Driscoll, Part 1 | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown interviews Pastor Mark Driscoll of The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, AZ about how to make sure your version of Christianity is actually the right one as they each work through the book of Galatians. (Part 1 of a 3-part series)
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Apr 16, 2019
Special Announcement: The Future of The Debrief
We’re planning some really cool things for the future of the show. While we take a little break from our usual recording schedule, we want to hear from you!
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Apr 9, 2019
Ep. 141 Why Everyone Needs God: Right and Wrong Worship | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
If you have a relationship with God, do you really need to go to church? How can parents love their kids well without idolizing them or worrying about them? Listen in as Pastor Matt gives real answers to tough questions about church, idols and the right way to worship God.
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Apr 2, 2019
Ep. 140 Why Everyone Needs God: Using God’s Name | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Can praying actually change God’s mind or not? And what exactly counts as using God’s name in vain? Listen in as Pastor Matt gives real answers to tough questions about how we can (or can’t) use God’s name.
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Mar 26, 2019
Ep. 139 Why Everyone Needs God: How to Rest | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
What’s the best way to balance work and rest? Is taking a sabbath even possible when you have small children? Listen in as Pastor Alfredo Ramos unpacks his sermon on God’s command to rest.
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Mar 19, 2019
Ep. 138 Why Everyone Needs God: Gender & Parenting | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How can men and women live out how God made us to be when that can sometimes seem at odds? How do you raise kids of a different gender and what do you do when your spouse isn’t in the picture? Listen in as Pastor Matt gives real answers to tough questions on gender and parenting.
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Mar 12, 2019
Ep. 137 Why Everyone Needs God: Matters of Life & Death | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
What do anger, gossip and murder all have in common? How should Christians respond to new abortion laws and what do you do when your line of work involves taking lives? Listen in as Pastor Matt gives real answers to tough questions about God’s command not to murder.
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Mar 7, 2019
Ep. 136 Why Everyone Needs God: Sex Is Complicated | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How far is too far when you’re dating? What do you do when your spouse cheats? How can you look at porn less? Listen in as Pastor Matt and Tammy Brown give real answers to your questions about sex and adultery.
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Mar 5, 2019
Ep. 135 Why Everyone Needs God: Taking What's Not Ours | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Is it ok to take from the rich to give to the poor? Are there times when stealing doesn’t really count as sin? How do recover when you’ve been robbed? Listen in as Pastor Matt and some special guests give real answers to tough questions about stealing.
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Feb 19, 2019
Ep. 134 Why Everyone Needs God: The Ugly Truth | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Are some lies better than others? If the law in the Bible is supposed to be good, why does the Bible also say it leads to death? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown answers your questions about lying and envy.
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Feb 12, 2019
Ep. 133 How to Be Successful, Part 2 | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
What happens when you try to pursue God and your relationship falls apart? Is it possible to have a more purposeful retirement? Where do you start when you want to understand the bible better? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown gives real answers to your tough questions.
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Feb 5, 2019
Ep. 132 How to Be Successful - Part 1 | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
If we want to create a better life from the one we have, how do we know where to start? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown and Sandals Church Executive Pastor Dan Zimbardi answer questions about finding success and figuring out what to do with your life.
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Jan 29, 2019
Ep. 131 Becoming Your True Self | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
If we’re all both beautiful and broken, how do you learn to see yourself more clearly? What do you do when you love someone who has become the worst version of themselves? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown gives real answers to tough questions about becoming a better version of yourself.
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Jan 22, 2019
Ep. 130 How to Get Better | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How do you know if your dating relationship is healthy or not? How can you learn to stop blowing up on the people you love? And how can you become a better version of yourself? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown gives real answers to tough questions about how to get better.
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Jan 15, 2019
Ep. 129 Do You Believe in the Devil? | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
If the devil is real, how do we fight him? How do you tell the difference between the voice of God and the voice of the enemy? And what do you do if it feels like you’ve never really heard God speak before? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown gives real answers to tough questions about the devil.
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Dec 4, 2018
Ep. 128 Handling Hard People | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
What’s the difference between having judgment and being critical? How do you handle your parents’ death or divorce? When do you step away from toxic people? Listen in for a real conversation about the hard parts of relationships.
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Nov 27, 2018
Ep. 127 Overcoming Insecurity | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Have you ever struggled to find things about yourself to be thankful for? Or maybe it’s hard to live up to your own standards or feel happy most days. How can you have a life you love? Listen in as Pastor Matt gives real answers to tough questions about fear and insecurity.
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Nov 13, 2018
Ep. 126 Healing A Broken Heart | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Life can be heartbreaking. From disabled children to hurtful relationships, we may all face a time where our hearts can feel wounded beyond repair. Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown gives real answers to tough questions about handling pain.
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Nov 6, 2018
Ep. 125 The Antidote for Anxiety | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How do you deal with worry and anxiety when it feels all-consuming? Is it ok for Christians to seek counseling or use medication for anxiety and depression? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown gives real answers to tough questions about anxiety.
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Oct 30, 2018
Ep. 124 How to Handle Violence, Hate and Racism | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Following another tumultuous week of headlines, including a shooting at a Jewish synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pastor Matt Brown and several guests discuss how we should respond to growing violence and discord in our nation.
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Oct 16, 2018
Ep. 123 How to Pray During Hard Times | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Before jumping into the topic of prayer and faith, Pastor Matt gives real answers to tough questions about birth control and what to do when you and your spouse disagree on children. Listen in as the conversation covers kids, families, prayer and God’s will.
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Oct 9, 2018
Ep. 122 How to Pass the Test | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Every day of our lives is a test. How can you prepare to pass? And how do you know when you need to stand up and fight or sit back and wait? Listen in as Pastor Matt gives real answers to tough questions about tests of faith.
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Sep 25, 2018
Ep. 121 Is This A Test? | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
When hard things come, how do you know if it’s a test from God or a form of punishment? Where is the best place to start when you’ve gotten off track financially? Listen in as Pastor Matt gives real answers to tough questions about tests of faith.
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Sep 18, 2018
Ep. 120 What to Do When You're Scared | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Having faith is scary. How can you tell the difference between fear and intuition? What do you do when confessing could cost you everything? Listen in as Pastor Matt gives real answers to tough questions about fear and faith.
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Sep 11, 2018
Ep. 119 How to Have More Faith | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Is it ok for a Christian to have doubts? How do you grow your faith in God and in others when the odds are against you? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown gives real answers to tough questions about faith.
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Sep 4, 2018
Ep. 118 Unpacking Baggage: Guilt and Shame | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
What do you do when you feel horrible about what you’ve done? Will guilt and shame last forever? And what do you do when you’re carrying someone else’s baggage? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown gives real answers to tough questions about guilt and shame.
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Aug 28, 2018
Ep. 117 Unpacking Baggage: Dealing with Anger | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Is there such a thing as righteous anger? How do you overcome anger toward those who have hurt you? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown unpacks healthy ways to deal with our anger.
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Aug 21, 2018
Ep. 116 Unpacking Baggage: Broken Relationships | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Is it ever ok to cut someone out of your life? How do you survive a break-up? Listen in as Pastor Matt and Sandals Church Soul Care Director Brett Ryan answer your questions on dealing with relational baggage.
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Aug 14, 2018
Ep. 115 Unpacking Baggage: Exhaustion and Rest | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Is it a sin to be too tired or do too much? How do you rest when there’s just so much to do, or so many people needing you? Listen in as Pastor Matt gives real answers to tough questions about rest, the sabbath and how to stop overworking.
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Aug 7, 2018
Ep. 114 Unpacking Baggage: Judgment and Confession | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Will Christians be judged by God in the afterlife? The answer may surprise you. Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown gives real answers to tough questions about judgment, confession, purgatory and how to deal with sin.
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Jun 14, 2018
Summer Break Announcement
Well hey there everybody! Just wanted to let you know that the Debrief will be going on summer break! Summer is a great time to catch up on any of the Debrief episodes you might have missed. To go back and tune in to our past episodes head to debrief.show
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Jun 12, 2018
Ep. 113 Getting Real with the Enneagram: Nine - The Peacemaker | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
When seeing both sides so clearly, how do you decide which is right? Having intuition on others feelings, how do you truly know how you personally feel? How do you make declarative statements in the midst of conflict without creating more conflict? Listen in as Pastor Matt and guests unpack what it’s like to be a 9 on the Enneagram.
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Jun 5, 2018
Ep. 112 Getting Real with the Enneagram: Eight - The Challenger | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How can you be strong and driven without being a bulldozer? What does pursuing gentleness look like when it’s not something that comes naturally? Listen in as Pastor Matt and guests unpack what it’s like to be an Eight on the Enneagram.
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May 29, 2018
Ep. 111 Getting Real with the Enneagram: Seven - The Enthusiast | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How can you move forward from negative experiences? How do you stay present in the hard times? What do you do when you have made yourself too busy to spend time with God? Listen in as Pastor Matt and friends talk through the joy and challenge of being a Seven on the Enneagram.
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May 22, 2018
Ep. 110 Getting Real with the Enneagram: Six - The Loyalist | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Listen in as Pastor Matt and guests unpack what it’s like to be a Six on the Enneagram.
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May 15, 2018
Ep. 109 Getting Real with the Enneagram: Five - The Observer | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How do you get out of your head and learn to connect with God and others with your heart? What is a good balance between “me-time” and building relationships? Listen in as Pastor Matt and guests unpack what it’s like to be a Five on the Enneagram.
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May 8, 2018
Ep. 108 Getting Real with the Enneagram: Four - The Individualist | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How do you balance your faith vs your feelings? What do you do when no one really gets you? What’s the link between envy and creativity? Listen in as Pastor Matt and guests unpack what it’s like to be a Four on the Enneagram.
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May 1, 2018
Ep. 107 Getting Real with the Enneagram: Three - The Achiever | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
What’s the healthiest way to pursue achievement, success and image? How do you motivate others who don't have the same goals as you? And what if you’re married to someone who values success over relationship? Listen in as Pastor Matt and guests talk about the Three style on the Enneagram.
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Apr 24, 2018
Ep. 106 Getting Real with the Enneagram: Two - The Helper | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
When can helping others actually hurt? How do you love someone who doesn’t ever seem to need anything? What is the real difference between self-love and pride? Listen in as Pastor Matt and guests unpack the Two style of the enneagram.
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Apr 17, 2018
Ep. 105 Getting Real with the Enneagram: One - The Reformer | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How do you know if your best is good enough? What does it look like to put down the to-do list and really rest? How can we all pursue goodness without becoming legalistic? Listen in as Pastor Matt talks with guests who identify with the One style on the Enneagram.
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Apr 10, 2018
Ep. 104 How to Discover Your Real Self | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Why do some of us handle life’s stress differently than others? Before kicking off a nine-week series all about using the Enneagram as a tool for being real with ourselves, Pastor Matt and his wife Tammy sit down to answer questions on how and why we’re using it at Sandals Church.
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Mar 20, 2018
Ep. 103 Dealing with Stress, Anxiety and Depression | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Is anxiety a sin? If “giving it to God” is supposed to help us manage stress, how do you actually do that? And how can we bring people in on our struggles when people sometimes don’t always know how to respond? Listen in as Pastor Matt answers tough questions on stress, anxiety and mental health.
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Mar 13, 2018
Ep. 102 How to Have More Money | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
What do you do when your ends just don’t meet? How do you get on the same page with your spouse about financial priorities and learn what the right priorities are in the first place? Listen in as Pastor Matt answers tough questions about money and how to have more of it.
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Mar 6, 2018
Ep. 101 How to Be a Better Parent | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How should parents balance negative and positive feedback with kids? What are some ways to make blended or separated families work for everyone? How can people who work with kids stay motivated to make an impact? Listen in as Pastor Matt and his wife Tammy tackle tough questions on parenting.
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Feb 27, 2018
Ep. 100 Live from the Cutting Room Floor | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Recorded live with a few hundred fans of the show, Pastor Matt and the Debrief crew answer questions on how to not be lonely, whether our sin affects our kids’ biology and what to do when you disagree deeply with someone you love.
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Feb 20, 2018
Ep. 99 What to Do with Singleness | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Are some people called to be single even if they don’t want to be? What’s the real point of marriage? How should Christians date (or not date) and where do you find other quality singles? Listen in as Pastor Matt continues the conversation about singleness, marriage and that awkward space in between.
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Feb 13, 2018
Ep. 98 How to Find True Love | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How can you learn to love yourself? What if you don’t feel like a very loving person? How do you honor marriage when you feel rejected by your spouse? Listen in as Pastor Matt, his wife Tammy and Sandals Church marriage pastor Andrew Boganwright answer your questions on love, marriage and how to make relationships work.
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Feb 6, 2018
Ep. 97 Healing from Sexual Abuse | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
What does healing look like for women and men who have been victims of sexual harassment, abuse or assault? Is forgiveness even an option? And how can parents overcome fear in raising children knowing the prevalence of abuse? Listen in as Tammy Brown and Christina Crowley join Pastor Matt for a discussion on their own experiences healing from sexual abuse.
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Jan 23, 2018
Ep. 95 Handling Hard Times | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Life can be hard sometimes. How much suffering should we expect and how does God help us through hard times? Listen in as Pastor Matt answers questions on life with a special needs child, how to help a struggling spouse and whether or not God chooses when "it's our time."
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Jan 16, 2018
Ep. 94 How to Be Better | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Everyone starts off the year hoping to make it better than last. If you want to get fit, how do you find the best fit for you? Listen in as Pastor Matt talks through how to stop watching porn, how to have less anxiety and how to be a better version of yourself.
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Dec 24, 2017
Our Christmas Gift to You
Your friends from The Debrief Show took over the studio before Christmas break to share favorite Christmas memories and debate the best Christmas carol of them all. Listen in!
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Dec 19, 2017
Ep. 93 Who Is Jesus? | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
If God’s love depends on our acceptance of Jesus, how do we know if we’ve really done that? How do you find joy and survive the loneliness of being a stay at home parent? Listen in as Pastor Matt and the team talk through questions on God’s love and Jesus’ role in our lives.
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Dec 12, 2017
Ep. 92 Does God Really Love You? | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
The bible says that God is love, but does that love depend on what you do? Listen in as Pastor Matt clarifies what he meant when he said God’s love is conditional and hear how Christians should respond to the controversy surrounding the nation of Israel.
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Dec 5, 2017
Ep. 91 The Danger of the Manger | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Are Christians supposed to celebrate Christmas differently than the rest of the world? If so, how do we do that? And let’s be real, either way the holidays can be hard for some of us. What do you do when this time of year just isn’t good for you?
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Nov 28, 2017
Ep. 90 How to Hear from God | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
What is the deal with Jesus asking us to eat his body and blood? How do we hear from God when it comes to planning out our future? And why do you do when you just don't seem to fit in with "typical" Christians? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown talks through communion and what it really means to be "clean."
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Nov 21, 2017
Ep. 89 How to Handle Hard People | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Whether you’re stuck together by biology, choice or a paycheck, navigating relationships with people who disagree with you can be tough. How should a Christian respond to people who people who don’t share your morality, beliefs or opinions? And how does that change when you’re related? Listen in as Pastor Matt prepares us all for the best part of the holidays.
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Nov 13, 2017
Ep. 88 Where Are We Going? | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
What do you do when you want to get more involved at church, but your spouse isn’t on board? How can you help people when you feel really messed up yourself? And where is Sandals Church headed next? Listen in as Pastor Matt and the crew talk through what’s ahead and how we’re getting there.
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Nov 7, 2017
Ep. 87 How to Be Generous | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Is the devil everywhere? How do we balance ambition and spirituality? Does pursuing more money always mean finding more problems? Listen in as Pastor Matt and the team answer your questions on giving.
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Oct 31, 2017
Ep. 86 Ghosts, Demons and Even Stranger Things | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
On this special Halloween episode, Pastor Matt tackles questions on how Christians should engage with the supernatural and what the bible has to say about ghosts, demons and evil spirits.
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Oct 24, 2017
Ep. 85 On Dreams, Heaven and Hope | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Pastor Matt answers tough questions on infertility, how to know if you’re in the right job, who counts as a leader you should listen to and whether or not it’s actually ok to cuss as a Christian. The conversation wraps up with a discussion on heaven and whether or not our loved ones will be there with us.
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Oct 16, 2017
Ep. 84 20 Years of Being Real | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Leading up to a weekend of celebration in honor of the 20th anniversary of Sandals Church, Pastor Matt and Tammy Brown sit down to talk through where the church has been and where it’s headed.
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Oct 10, 2017
Ep. 83 The Beginning and the End (And Everything In Between) | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Does the Old Testament say that racism is ok? How do you see eye to eye with loved ones who view things differently than you? How do we become better noticers or less socially awkward? Listen in as Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie tackle all kinds of follow-up and off-topic questions.
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Oct 3, 2017
Ep. 82 How to Respond to Tragedy | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Why does God allow terrible things like the shooting in Las Vegas happen? How should (or shouldn’t) we respond? What’s the responsibility of the church in times of crisis and pain? Listen in as Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie answer your questions about how and why we should respond to tragedy.
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Sep 26, 2017
Ep. 81 A Real Conversation About Race pt. 2 | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Pastor Matt Brown and Dex Alexander continue their discussion about race and answer your questions about forgiveness, foolishness and how to make a difference.
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Sep 19, 2017
Ep. 80 A Real Conversation About Race pt. 1 | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Is the church a place where we should talk about race? How do we know where we’ve been too sensitive or not sensitive enough when it comes to our differences? Listen in as Pastor Matt and Sandals Church creative director Dex Alexander begin a conversation about race, ignorance and how to move forward together.
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Sep 12, 2017
Ep. 79 Sex-Ed | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Does God want you to have a better sex life? How do you talk to your kids about porn - or stop watching it yourself? What are the best guidelines for sexual activity when you’re not married? Listen in as Pastor Matt tackles your questions on how to be wise when it comes to sex.
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Sep 5, 2017
Ep. 78 This One's About You | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
What if lust isn’t really about sex, gluttony isn’t really about food and greed doesn’t have anything to do with money? Have you ever wondered what really makes you so angry or so scared? Listen in as Pastor Matt and special guest, Tammy Brown, unpack how to figure out how you really work. Because let’s be honest, we’re all a little foolish somewhere.
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Aug 29, 2017
Ep. 77 How to Handle Your Money | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How we spend our money shows what we value. If you end some months not sure where your paycheck went, or aren’t sure if God is cool with how you’re spending your money, listen in for an honest conversation about how to handle your finances.
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Aug 22, 2017
Ep. 76 This Is How We Do It | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How do you raise children to love instead of hate? How do you learn to have wise feelings? How did Pastor Matt accidentally stab someone? Questions need answers, and this episode is full of them. Listen in for a talk on wisdom, racism, education and parenting.
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Aug 15, 2017
Ep. 75 Charlottesville: How to Respond to Hate | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
When racial tension erupts, is there a wise way to respond? And if love is the best weapon to use against hate, how do you wield it? Pastor Matt Brown talks through what happened in Charlottesville, ways to be wise and how to find the facts in a world run by feelings.
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Aug 8, 2017
Ep. 74 How to Be Wise | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
If wisdom requires listening, how do you learn to receive criticism or pay attention when you’re easily distracted? Is there a difference between gaining wisdom and learning a skill? And how do you get to the other side of the story? Listen in as Pastor Matt dishes out wisdom on how to be wise.
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Aug 1, 2017
Ep. 73 Dumped for Trump | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Pastor Matt and the crew are joined by Claude Hickman for a recap of the Supernatural series, all about rediscovering who God really is. The conversation ranges from how to better understand God to the many things we may never really understand about him.
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Jul 25, 2017
Best of The Debrief #2
What’s the difference between good and bad stress? Or guilt and shame? Can you really ever forgive someone who abused you? Pastor Matt has given some great answers to these tough questions over the first 70 episodes of The Debrief, listen in to hear his thoughts on divorce, his tips on studying the Bible with ADD and what he and Tammy have to say about being married.
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Jul 18, 2017
Best of The Debrief #1
If you’ve ever wondered if you can lose your salvation, if there are different levels of heaven or hell or what happens when a Christian commits suicide, we’ve talked about it here. We’ve also thrown in Pastor Matt’s take on homosexuality and the church, how Christians should interact with drugs and alcohol and whether Jesus was killed or chose to die.
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Jul 11, 2017
Ep. 72 But Why? | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Have you ever wondered why? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why did a so-called perfect God create a clearly imperfect world? And why does the Old Testament still matter if Jesus changed everything? On this week's episode, Pastor Matt, Tim and Stephanie walk through questions that all start with "why?"
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Jul 4, 2017
Cold Gold: Volume 3
Lots happens behind the mics before each episode of The Debrief begins. Listen in as Pastor Matt, Justin, Stephanie and lots of guests have some fun before getting to the tough questions.
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Jun 27, 2017
Ep. 71 Beyond Anxiety | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Anxiety is a real thing, and it’s possible well-meaning Christians have been giving the wrong advice about it for a long time. Listen in as Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie share their own experiences with anxiety and answer questions about what to do when “just pray about it” just doesn’t work.
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Jun 20, 2017
Ep. 70 Livin' on a Prayer | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
What’s so bad about wanting to be perfect? What’s the right way to pray? And how do you know when it’s time to step out in faith or wait for better circumstances? This week Pastor Matt tackles tough questions about perfection, prayer and preparedness.
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Jun 13, 2017
Ep. 69 Happiness is a Real Problem | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
What does it mean to be happy? How do you know if you’ve heard the voice of God or just your own subconscious? And how on earth can an a-hole, well, stop being an a-hole? Pastor Matt Brown gives real answers to tough questions about happiness.
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Jun 6, 2017
Ep. 68 When Work Isn't Working | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
What do you do when work isn’t working for you? How can you find meaning in your job - no matter what it is - and how do you know if God wants you to find a new place to work? Pastor Matt tackles real questions about happiness in the workplace.
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May 30, 2017
Ep. 67 How to Be Happy | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How can we really be happy when we’re in the midst of parenting small children or working in a job that is anything but what we dreamed it would be? Was Jesus actually happy when he was on earth? Listen in as Pastor Matt answers our questions and shares some of the secrets to real happiness.
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May 23, 2017
Ep. 66 Walking Away From Crazy | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Is it possible to be truly happy in an imperfect world? Is plastic surgery ok for Christians and when/how do you walk away from crazy? Pastor Matt and the crew answer these questions and more while unpacking a sermon all about holding onto happiness.
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May 16, 2017
Ep. 65 Coffee, Cigarettes and Cash | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Can you be a gay Christian, how do you apologize to an ex and how do you know if your guilt is from God or the enemy? Pastor Matt Brown shares his thoughts on how to grow in your faith, not become a slave to money and how exactly to go about enjoying God.
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May 9, 2017
Ep. 64 Is This Ok? | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Can Christians get help from hypnotists and mediums? What about marrying someone who is divorced or reading the “other” books from the bible? Sometimes things just aren’t quite black and white, especially when you’re trying to follow Jesus. Listen in as Pastor Matt gives real answers to tough questions about what is and isn’t sin.
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May 2, 2017
Ep. 63 Treat Yo’ Self | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Can we really know what the afterlife, heaven, and hell are really like? And why do we focus so much on the size of the church? Or can a non-sexual dating relationship between two people of the same gender be okay? Pastor Matt, Justin, and Stephanie walk through your questions across a handful of topics while teaching us what it means to be real in serving the church.
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Apr 25, 2017
Ep. 62 What Do We Do Now? | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
If Jesus says we’re forgiven, why do we still talk about judgment day? And what do you do when you keep asking God to change the way you feel, but nothing seems to be happening? Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie walk through your questions about coworkers, God’s judgment and serving at church.
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Apr 11, 2017
Ep. 61 Sexual Content Included | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Two weeks after Pastor Matt taught on sexual temptation, the Debrief team got overrun by your questions about sex. In this episode, Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie talk through questions on forgiveness, sex, homosexuality and porn.
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Apr 4, 2017
Ep. 60 The One with Pastor Mark Driscoll | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Pastor Mark Driscoll joins the show to talk through some off-topic questions with the crew. Listen in as Pastor Matt, Pastor Mark, Justin and Stephanie talk through gender roles, how to have a more interactive relationship with God and what to do when you act on bad advice.
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Mar 28, 2017
Ep. 59 Because Dating is Hard | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How do you find someone to date? What happens when the person you’re dating changes their view on church and faith? And where exactly is the line? Pastor Matt gives real answers to your tough questions about dating.
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Mar 21, 2017
Ep. 58 Because Friendships are Hard | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
The bible says “bad company corrupts good character” - so how do you find and keep the right friends? Listen in as Pastor Matt talks about friendships, the most dangerous thing to Christianity and the best thing to help a toxic person in your life.
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Mar 14, 2017
Ep. 57 Because Parenting Is Hard | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
From melting down toddlers to defiant teenagers, Pastor Matt answers listener questions on how to raise kids in an ever-changing world. Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie talk through how to navigate one of the hardest and most rewarding jobs there is.
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Mar 7, 2017
Ep. 56 Because Marriage is Hard | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
People are hard, and somehow the people we fall in love with and choose to spend our entire lives with can be the hardest. What do you do when your spouse doesn't share your beliefs? Or won't forgive you for something you've done? And how do we not just survive marriage, but make it great? Listen in as Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie talk marriage.
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Feb 28, 2017
Ep. 55 Because People Are Hard | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie start to break down Genesis and the story of how we all got here and how we all got so messed up. In this episode, Pastor Matt talks about the bad side of religion, what your gender says - and doesn’t say - about you and what forgiveness really is.
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Feb 21, 2017
Ep. 54 The Secret to Happiness | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie talk through how to be real with others. Listen in as they talk through whether or not to attend a gay wedding, how to confess sin and actually experience forgiveness and how to heal from things that have wounded you.
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Feb 14, 2017
Ep. 53 The Really Weds | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Pastor Matt's wife Tammy joins the show for a special episode all about their marriage and relationship. Listen in as they share about their highs and lows, the times they almost didn't make it and what they've learned about being real in the process.
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Feb 7, 2017
Ep. 52 The Moment Misser | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie tackle lots of off-topic follow-up questions from listeners. Listen in on an honest conversation about sexual boundaries in dating, how to be better at reading your Bible and what Sandals Church has to say about the pro-life/pro-choice debate.
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Jan 31, 2017
Ep. 51 What is Love? | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How should Christians respond to the refugee crisis, what’s the role of religion if God just wants a relationship and what does “God is love” actually mean? Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie talk through how to be real with God.
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Jan 25, 2017
Ep. 50 Lying, Jealous and Lazy | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Recorded live with 300 of their closest friends, Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie talk through how to be real with ourselves by identifying our core struggles and strengths.
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Jan 17, 2017
Ep. 49 The Shirt of Sin | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
What do you do when your family isn’t ok with you being real? How exactly do we humble ourselves? Is all religion pointless? Listen in as Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie talk through what it means to be real.
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Jan 10, 2017
Ep. 48 Origin Story | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Did God give people free will to knowingly send some to hell? Does forgiving someone mean you need to like them? And where did the Sandals Church vision of being real come from in the first place? Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie answer listener questions and dive into the Sandals Church origin story.
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Jan 3, 2017
Ep. 47 Frequently Asked Questions | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How does Sandals Church view homosexuality, what exactly is the unforgiveable sin and is it ever possible to lose our salvation? This week Pastor Matt tackles the tough questions we hear quite often at Sandals Church.
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Dec 28, 2016
Cold Gold: Volume 2
Plenty happens before we record each episode of The Debrief, and most of the time the mics are on. Now's your chance to listen in on some behind the scenes fun with Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie and some of our most recent guests.
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Dec 20, 2016
Ep. 46 Acts 27 & 28: Like A Cyclone | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How do we know if God will answer our prayers or not? What makes God more likely to perform a miracle? Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie wrap up the book of Acts and share what’s ahead for the Debrief in 2017.
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Dec 13, 2016
Ep. 45 Acts 26: Why Do Puppies Love to Cuddle? | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
What happens when a Christian commits suicide, are some sins worse than others and do people really have free will? Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie talk through Acts 26 and what the greatest Christian of all time had to say when he was on trial.
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Dec 6, 2016
Ep. 44 Acts 25: Foot, Boat and Donkey | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Can going to prison ever be a good thing, how do we handle hard times and when did the bible stop being cool with multiple wives? Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie jump into Acts 25 and what happened when a new Roman governor came to town.
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Nov 29, 2016
Ep. 43 Acts 24: A Really Legit Roman | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
When is it ok to rebel against the government, will God really judge everyone and how do we know the Bible is reliable? Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie walk through Acts 24 and Paul’s latest trial.
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Nov 22, 2016
Ep. 42 Acts 23: Not My High Priest | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How to respect bad leaders, why you may have to say sorry even if you were right and how to respond when things seem absolutely out of control. This week Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie geek out about Thanksgiving and get into Paul’s showdown with his fellow Jews in Acts 23.
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Nov 15, 2016
Ep. 41 Acts 22: A Classy Way to Call for Murder | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How do you grow in your faith when you’re really busy and making sense of apparent contradictions in the bible. Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie picking up from last week’s cliffhanger as Paul gets his people to listen closely before he says one word to make them all want to kill him.
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Nov 8, 2016
Ep. 40 Acts 21: The B.S. Button | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
If two people both feel they’ve heard from God and disagree, how do you know who is right? Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie walk through Acts 21 and what happens when a bunch of religious people can’t seem to figure out what to do.
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Nov 1, 2016
Ep. 39 Acts 20: The One with Mother Theresa | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How should church really work, how do we watch out for wolves and how do we know what God is asking us to do? Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie follow along as Paul continues his wild journey in Acts 20, taking the scenic route, bringing a guy back to life and dropping some pretty serious bombs on his fellow Christians.
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Oct 31, 2016
Election 2016: Prepared to Be Offended
How should Christians exercise our right to vote? Is choosing not to vote, or voting to legalize marijuana, a sin? Can someone be a true follower of Jesus and get into politics as a career? And should Christians all agree on who we elect for president? In this special episode, Pastor Matt Brown offers real answers to our tough questions about politics and voting.
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Oct 25, 2016
Ep. 38 Acts 19: Don't Imagine That | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Can we still expect miracles to happen, should we pick fights with demons and what’s the deal with sorcery? Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie walk through Acts 19 and your questions, with a couple of surprises along the way.
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Oct 18, 2016
Ep. 37 Acts 18: Blah Blah Blah | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Can you be friends with people who don’t share your faith, how should Christians handle Halloween and when should you just walk away? Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie tackle your questions and the story behind Acts 18.
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Oct 11, 2016
Ep. 36 Acts 17: Wiseguys and Watchmen | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
What should you do when you’re wronged, how do you deal with a difficult boss and what does it actually mean to actually be a good person? This week Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie talk through Acts 17 and answer your follow-up questions.
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Oct 4, 2016
Ep. 35 Acts 16: Deep Purple | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Is stress actually a good thing? Pastor Matt, Justin and Stephanie talk through conflict, stress and circumcision and what happened when Paul came across a couple of very strong-willed women.
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Sep 27, 2016
Ep. 34 Acts 15: Explode in a Good Way | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Pastor Matt Brown, Justin Pardee and Stephanie Keen talk through how to survive conflict, why Christians go to church on Sundays and how to talk evolution. The team walks through Acts 15 and what the early church decided Christians really can and can’t do.
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Sep 20, 2016
Ep. 33 Acts 14: Paul & Barnabas’ Excellent Adventure | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Pastor Matt Brown, Justin Pardee and Stephanie Keen are together again to talk through whether or not you can lose your faith. As they get into Acts 14, they discuss if God only works through open doors and why the Bible talks about people tearing off their clothes when things get weird.
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Sep 13, 2016
Ep. 32 Acts 13: Battle of the Sexes | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Melody Workman and Stephanie Keen team up with Pastor Matt Brown and Justin Pardee to answer questions about picking a church, predestination and government sorcerers. The crew also talks through Acts 13 and how to respond when we face outright rejection.
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Sep 6, 2016
Ep. 31 Acts 12: Smiling in Both Ya’lls Direction | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Purgatory, dinosaurs and a belly full of worms. This week’s conversation on Acts 12 and audience follow-up questions cover everything from whether Christians get special protection from bad things to whether or not prayer actually changes anything.
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Aug 30, 2016
Ep. 30 Acts 11: Ginger Spice Meets the Jersey Shore | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Melody Workman joins Pastor Matt and Justin to answer questions about religious flexibility, the Catholic church and eating lizards. We get in to Acts 11 with questions about repetitive scripture, the first missionaries and responding to so-called prophets.
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Aug 23, 2016
Ep. 29 Acts 10: What Happens in Vegas... | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Plenty of people who have no interest in going to church still pray when they really need something from God. Does God listen to or answer the prayers of those who aren’t really Christians? Pastor Matt Brown, Claude Hickman and Stephanie Keen talk through how to know if God wants us to do something or go somewhere that might be taboo.
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Aug 16, 2016
Ep. 28 Acts 9: The Bourne Apostle | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
It’s a fact commonly recognized that one of the greatest plot twists in any story when your sworn enemy decides to join your team. In Acts 9, that’s exactly what happens to the early church. Was it a good idea to ask some questions first? Or should we just accept everyone with open arms? And what happens when someone other than Jesus tried to raise a person from the dead?
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Aug 9, 2016
Ep. 27 Acts 8: A Magician, a Eunuch and a Traveling Preacher | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
For the first time in forever, Christians leave Jerusalem and start telling people in other cultures and countries about Jesus. Along the way they come across a magician and a traveling eunuch. In this episode, Pastor Matt Brown shares why it’s ok to ask God for specific things and what we’re really supposed to do to be saved.
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Aug 2, 2016
Ep. 26 Acts 7: Go Go Go Joseph | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Acts 7 is primarily a speech by Stephen walking through the entire history of the bible. Why on earth did a guy who was facing death choose to offer a history lesson as his defense?Pastor Matt Brown shares what Stephen was really doing and what this means for us.
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Jul 26, 2016
Ep. 25 Acts 6: There Is No Pumba in the Bible | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
When the church experienced racism, how did the apostles respond? What does the bible actually say about different degrees of sin? Finally, how did Stephen go from serving food to becoming an even greater speaker than Peter? Find out as Pastor Matt Brown is joined by special guest Pastor Tim Timberlake.
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Jul 19, 2016
Ep. 24 Acts 5: Tweet from the Holy Spirit | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Flying into the sky, healing people with your shadow and prison breaking are just a handful of the supernatural tricks we see in Acts 5. Are these abilities available to us regular people, and what’s the difference between wrongful rebellion and following God instead of human authority?
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Jul 12, 2016
Ep. 23 Acts 4: Priests, Captains and Guards, Oh My... | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Once the church started to get up and running, early Christians immediately started running into trouble with the government and leaders of their day. Were they a band of rebels set to take down the empire, or were they wrongfully accused of doing wrong? All this and more as Pastor Matt Brown walks through chapter 4 of Acts.
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Jul 5, 2016
Ep. 22 Acts 2 & 3: God Did a Normal Today | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Maybe it’s just us, but it seems like when it comes to the Holy Spirit people can get a little weird. In this week’s episode, Pastor Matt Brown talks through what receiving the Holy Spirit actually looks like, why baptism matters and how to share your faith in a way that isn’t pushy.
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Jun 28, 2016
Cold Gold: Volume 1
Every episode of The Debrief kicks off with a cold open that comes straight out of the conversations that happen before we start recording that week. But every time we pick out our favorite (a process we've affectionately termed "mining for cold gold"), many other great moments get left behind in the vault. This week we're taking advantage of summer travel schedules and bringing you 30 minutes of outtakes from our recordings so far!
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Jun 21, 2016
Ep. 21 Acts 1: Throw Those Old School Dice | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
When Jesus rose from the dead, he hung out on earth for 40 days. What did he do that whole time? And what did he mean when he said his followers would get baptized with the Holy Spirit? And did rising from the dead stop people from wondering if maybe Mary made that whole virgin birth thing up? Pastor Matt Brown unpacks all this and more as we walk through the first chapter of Acts.
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Jun 14, 2016
Ep. 20 Luke 24: The Podcast Wizard in the Gold Corner | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
In what may have been the most action-packed Sunday in history, [spoiler alert] Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to many of his followers - often without even letting them know it was him. Pastor Matt Brown talks through Luke 24 and why Jesus seems to be so tricky, what his return means for us and what exactly Luke is trying to get across in his gospel.
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Jun 7, 2016
Ep. 19 Luke 23: Four Minutes in Heaven | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Illegitimate trials, unnecessary torture, mob rule and political maneuvering were all defining features of the last night of Jesus’ life on earth. What elements of this had to happen and what parts were just awful events that resulted in the death of Jesus? Pastor Matt Brown, Justin Pardee and Stephanie Keen walk through Luke 23 and what exactly happened when Jesus died.
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May 31, 2016
Ep. 18 Luke 22: The Double Kangaroo | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Was Judas ever really a good guy? Why did Jesus tell some fishermen and tax collectors to start carrying swords? Pastor Matt Brown, Justin Pardee and Stephanie Keen walk through some of the last moments of Jesus’ life in Luke 22, as well as what Jesus’ last night with the disciples looked like just before he was arrested.
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May 24, 2016
Ep. 17 Luke 21: We’re Going to Need the Walking Dead Hyundai | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Pastor Matt Brown, Justin Pardee and Stephanie Keen dive into Luke 21 and Jesus’ warnings about the end of the world. Other awesome topics include: the destruction of Jerusalem, the Abomination of Desolation, what real persecution looks like and Jesus’ favorite camping spot.
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May 17, 2016
Ep. 16 Luke 20: This One’s for Emily’s Llama | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
How should we punish people for crime? How did Jesus always beat his opposition at their own game? And what on earth will marriage and sex be like in the next life? This week Pastor Matt Brown, Justin Pardee and Stephanie Keen talk whether or not there will be free will after we die and what the difference is between heaven and the new earth.
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May 10, 2016
Ep. 15 Luke 19: Preacher's Delight | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Pastor Matt Brown, Justin Pardee and Stephanie Keen talk marriage, healing lepers and ministering safely. Walking through Luke 19 they discuss how Christians should treat people they disagree with, how God expects us to use our time, money and skills and what to do if you have one very special donkey.
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May 3, 2016
Ep. 14 Luke 18: Jesus, Santa Claus & the Tooth Fairy | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
In this week’s episode Pastor Matt, Justin Pardee and Stephanie Keen continue the conversation and dive into Luke 18. They discuss the importance of persistent prayer, having child-like faith, what you may have to to give up to follow Jesus, whether it’s better to be single or married and the difference between a choice and a calling.
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Apr 26, 2016
Ep. 13 Luke 17: My Heart Will Go On | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Pastor Matt Brown, Justin Pardee and Stephanie Keen cover everything from “is my divorce a sin?”, “how do I forgive the person who abused me as a child?” to “what is the rapture?” As they talk through Luke 17 they explore what forgiveness looks like, the power of faith, self-service vs serving God and signs of the end of the world.
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Apr 19, 2016
Ep. 12 Luke 16: Ain't Too Proud to Beg | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Pastor Matt Brown, Justin Pardee, and Stephanie Keen carefully walk through chapter 16, arguably the most confusing passage in all of Luke. They discuss the importance of Christians being clever in today’s world, whether or not money is evil and how to be strategic with it, divorce and being ready for the afterlife.
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Apr 12, 2016
Ep. 11 Luke 15: 99 Sheep and One Lost Kid at Disneyland | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
In this week's episode Pastor Matt Brown, Justin Pardee and Stephanie Keen walk through Luke 15 and discuss the beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons, what it means to count the cost of following Jesus, the movie Risen, C.S. Lewis, how God likes to party and who the older brother represents in the parable of the prodigal son.
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Apr 5, 2016
Ep. 10 Luke 14: Cold Cuts and Ugly Prayers | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Pastor Matt Brown, Justin Pardee and Stephanie Keen talk through chapter 14 of Luke and what prayers God does and doesn’t listen to, whether or not Christians are supposed to follow Jewish law and what Jesus means when he says “hate everyone else”.
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Mar 29, 2016
Ep. 9 Luke 13: Ted Bundy, Gilligan's Island & Dr. James Dobson | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
After an Easter weekend that saw more than 10,000 people at Sandal Church, Pastor Matt Brown, Justin Pardee and Stephanie Keen slow it down to talk Luke 13. On the docket: Eternal capital punishment, discerning the differences between evil spirits and physical injuries and the importance of work in a relationship with Jesus that’s supposed to be based on faith.
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Mar 24, 2016
A Good Friday Conversation
In preparation for Good Friday services at Sandals Church, Pastor Matt Brown and Creative Director, Dex Alexander sit down for a working conversation about the theology of God's wrath and Jesus' work centered on this challenging segment of Isaiah 53:10, "It was the will of the Lord to crush him."
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Mar 22, 2016
Ep. 8 Luke 12: Jewish Judge Judy | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Pastor Matt Brown answers questions from Luke 11 and 12, including whether or not God knows everything, what Jesus says is unforgiveable and why you should watch out for killer whales.
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Mar 15, 2016
Ep. 7 Luke 11: The Heart Wants What It Wants | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Pastor Matt Brown, Justin Pardee and Stephanie Keen walk through Luke 11 and questions from Sandals Church community groups about what happens when God speaks, what to do with your herbs and how to know if God is saying “no.”
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Mar 8, 2016
Ep. 6 Luke 10: Not Bad for a White Guy | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
The gang dishes out yet another in depth discussion answering questions from small groups at Sandals Church. This week the conversation ranges from what it costs to follow Jesus, to who should go overseas and the pros and cons of biblical numerology. Pastor Matt Brown and Pastor Wayne Cordeiro of New Hope Oahu sit down to talk about how they met and how to find the perfect mentor.
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Mar 1, 2016
Ep. 5 Luke 9: Shake It Off | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Pastor Matt Brown, Justin Pardee and Stephanie Keen unpack Luke 9 and questions from community groups about whether or not Jesus is God, presidential candidates and why we don't always understand what Jesus has to say. Special guest (and Pastor Matt’s wife) Tammy Brown talks about what’s coming for women at Sandals Church.
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Feb 23, 2016
Ep. 4 Luke 8: Demons, Jedi and Jesus | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Pastor Matt Brown, Justin Pardee and Stephanie Keen talk through questions submitted by small group leaders about demons, paying attention to what you worship and the difference between demonic influence and possession. (Yeah, this one gets a little intense.) Guest worship pastor Travis Ryan from LifePoint Church sits down with Justin to discuss what having faith really looks like.
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Feb 16, 2016
Ep. 3 Luke 7: Prince, Cheeks and One Really Awkward Dinner Party | The Debrief Podcast with Matt 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.
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Feb 9, 2016
Ep. 2 Luke 6: The Worst 21st Birthday Ever | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
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.
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Feb 8, 2016
Ep. 1 Cupcakes, Angels and Temptation | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
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.
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Feb 7, 2016
Ep. 0 Introducing The Debrief | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
Pastor Matt Brown and Justin Pardee announce The Debrief Podcast, talk about the 252 sermon series and look at how Jesus models being real with ourselves, God and others.
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