Dive In With Matt & Joe

Participating in God's Kingdom Joe sits down with special guests, Craig and Lori Chartier, to talk about what it means to participate in God’s kingdom. They invite us to shift from earning God's love to receiving our identity as his beloved children. They also share a story where a frustrating interruption became a chance to join in on what God was already doing. The episode invites listeners to m...

Who's Your Jethro? Joe sits down with guest speaker Andy Needham to continue the conversation from Sunday's message on Exodus 18. They look at Jethro, a Gentile priest of Midian who confesses that Yahweh is greater than all gods, and explore what he teaches us about being a spiritual mentor to others. They also discuss how to find those relationships and how to become that person for someone else....

God Fights For His People This episode picks up with the core question being asked, 'Is the Lord among us or not?’. The resounding response by Yahweh is, “I am here among you!” This narrative reveals that God is among his people as defender.  Together, Matt and Joe explore the themes of God's presence, intercession, and community in the context of biblical narratives.  They also discuss the dual n...

Quail & Manna in Exodus 16 In this conversation, the Joe and Matt explore the themes of provision and grumbling as illustrated in the biblical story in Exodus 16. Quail and manna are God’s provision and also His invitation to trust him. Will they do it?  the Bible draws us into the deep significance of bread, particularly in relation to Jesus as the bread of life. They discuss the importance o...

Exodus 15: Liminal Spaces In this episode of Dive In, Joe and Matt explore the themes of wilderness, testing, and restoration as illustrated in the story of Exodus 15. They discuss the significance of the three days journey into the wilderness, the concept of liminal spaces, and the tree as a symbol of healing and instruction. The conversation delves into the deeper meanings behind these biblical...

Exodus 14: Through Death To Life In this conversation, Matt and Joe explore the thematic significance of water in the biblical narrative, particularly focusing on the Exodus story and its connections to Genesis. They discuss the symbolism of chaos waters, the parting of the Red Sea, and how Jesus demonstrates mastery over these waters. The conversation also touches on the dual nature of water as b...

Cloud & FIre: Experiencing God's Presence in the Wildnerness In this episode, Joe and Matt trace the theme of God’s presence made known through the cloud and fire, which are not random images but a repeated pattern revealing that God gives not just rescue, but himself. They also share a personal story of experiencing God’s presence during a wilderness season, seeing how God was present through...

Rescued For Belonging In this episode, Matt and Joe discuss key themes in the book of Exodus, particularly focusing on identity, belonging, and the concept of covenant as it relates to the Israelites’ journey out of Egypt toward the land of God’s promise. They delve into the significance of the consecration of the firstborn and the implications of belonging to God, emphasizing the relational aspec...

Remembering Embodied Faith In this conversation, Matt and Joe continue exploring the Exodus narrative, focusing on the Passover meal as an embodied practice of remembrance. They discuss how this meal serves as a pivotal moment in the relationship between God and His people, emphasizing the importance of memory, embodied faith, and the remembering in our faith. The conversation transitions to the N...

The Firstborn, God’s Judgement, and Pharaoh’s Hard Heart This conversation delves into the significance of the firstborn in the biblical narrative, particularly in the context of Exodus 11-12. Joe and Matt explore the cultural and historical implications of being a firstborn in ancient Near Eastern societies, the role of Israel as God's "firstborn son," and how this theme transitions to...

Powers & Principalities: Pt. 2 This episode continues to explore the powers and principalities as depicted in plagues of the Exodus narrative. They explore the character of Pharaoh as a representation of evil and the serpent, contrasting his leadership with that of Yahweh. The discussion highlights the divine status of Pharaoh, the chaos he brings to creation, and the implications of fear and...

Powers and Principalities pt1 This (longer than normal) conversation explores the role of powers and principalities throughout The Big Story of scripture. From Creation to Restoration, we live in a world with both seen and unseen realms. The invitation of this biblical worldview is to see with eyes of faith and stand firm in the fact of rebellious spirits as we, individually and together, proclaim...

Exodus 6: Genealogy Gold In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked topic of genealogies in the Bible. Far from simply listing name, they carry richness that draws readers into the story of God’s work in the world. So here, in Exodus 6, the author drops a genealogy in the middle of the story. What could it be telling us? Let’s dive in and find out! #genealogy, #Bible, #familyline, #Levites,...

Exodus 5: Struggling While Waiting For Rescue In this episode, we explore Exodus 5, focusing on systemic and personal oppression, the biblical concept of worship and work, and how these themes resonate in our own lives today. We examine how systems of power, economy, and religion reflect the rebellion against God's kingdom and invite us into a different way of living even as we wait, in the midst...

Exploring Exodus’ Toughest Passage In this episode, we explore the complex and enigmatic passage in Exodus 4:19-26, focusing on God's serious covenant language, the significance of circumcision, and how these stories foreshadow the coming of Jesus. Join us as we wrestle with difficult questions and discover how scripture invites us into deeper understanding and trust. This podcast is powered by Pi...

Exodus 3: A Divine Encounter Moses met Yahweh in a bush that was on fire but was never consumed. This encounter was when he was at Mount Horeb, the Mountain of the LORD. Matt and Joe discuss how mountains serve as places where heaven and earth come together, highlighting their importance throughout the biblical story from Genesis to Revelation . Moses was floored by the significance of God's name...

Exodus 2: God Forms A Rescuer In this episode, we explore God's protection and formation of his chosen rescuer through the story of Moses in Exodus 2. We discuss how God's timing and trust play crucial roles in His salvation plan. We also wrestle with the ways that God shapes new identity in those who follow him today. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and World Cup Update 04:11 God's Rescue Comes in De...

The Road Out: Unpacking the Exodus Story Join us as we explore the profound themes of the Book of Exodus, focusing on God's rescue, formation, and presence with His people. Discover how these ancient stories shape our understanding of salvation, identity, and God's ongoing work in our lives today. #Exodus, #salvation, #rescue, #God'spresence, #formation, #promised land, #biblicaltheology 0:00 Welc...

Bethany’s Story It’s incredible to see what God is doing in the world around us. And then to realize that he actually invites us to join him in HIS work…? Wow!! It was a fantastic conversation with Bethany as she shares her journey into see how God shows up with His work at her work. The hope is that her stories will spark your imagination as you notice where God is working and join Him there! #Jo...

Joy Touching Down In this episode, Matt talks with Haley to hear her stories of how she receives and shares God’s joy in her work as a community development consultant and local magazine publisher. Haley refuses to contain her relationship with Jesus to only certain contexts, but is looking for and seeing Him crashing into the world in all kinds of ways. You can find her on Instagram and online at...

Everywhere We Go God’s design is to rescue, form, and commission a people to join him in unleashing His love into a love-starved world. This is a radical pictures painted for us in 2 Corinthians 5:14-21. It’s as if we are conduits of God’s love - He fills us and then moves through us into the world. Wow!! Join us as we follow Jesus together!

You Are The Body of Christ What if you were just one big ear? Or one big hand? That would be crazy! The human body has many parts that need each other to function. Paul in both 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12 talks about the Church as the body of Christ. We often pass over that metaphor with nodding approval and then move on. But what if he was serious? (Note: he IS) Let’s dive in together as we co...

The Way of Humility Jesus invites everyone to come to Him because He is humble and gentle. It turns out that Jesus is simply embodying the humble heart of God found throughout the story of Scripture, beginning in the very first chapter of the Bible. Out of His humility, God draws near, rescues, and dwells with us, inviting us into a way of life marked by humility and gentleness that He Himself emb...

Compassion for Our Neighbors Jesus boils all of life down to one commandment: love God and love your neighbor as yourself. While profoundly simple, this can be challenging to live out, especially when we wonder who are our neighbors. While Jesus has everyone in mind, He is particularly concerned that we have compassion on those on the margins of society: the overlooked, downtrodden, and outcast. J...

Living Sacrifices In Romans 12:1-2 Paul invites us to become living sacrifices who are transformed by the renewing of our minds. How is it possible to have a sacrifice that's alive? What does it look like for us to experience a transformation of our minds so that we receive God's extravagant love and join Him in His mission to draw all people to Himself through Jesus? Join us as we explore these q...