East Memorial Student Podcast

There has been an alarming increase in the diagnosis of anxiety disorders over the past 15 years, with younger generations experiencing the most rapid increase. What is anxiety, and what does Scripture say about it? What is the root cause of anxiety generally defined? Discover the answer to these questions in this week’s message. East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | July 6th...

East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | June 15th, 2022

Join Bro. Mathew this week as he presents a theology of music from Scripture. Learn about music's origin, the emotional and spiritual power of music, and music's function as a ministry of the Word. 1 Samuel 16:14-23; Colossians 3:16 East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | June 8th, 2022

This begins a three-part study on the topic of worship. In this message, Bro. Mathew explores what the Bible says about worship in general. From a basic definition to all the actions commonly associated with worship, see how it involves far more than singing spiritual songs or praising God. East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | June 1st, 2022

The final sermon in our study of Philemon. Join Bro. Mathew as he exposits verses 12-25, specifically the appeal that Paul makes to Philemon on behalf of Onesimus. Also explore why Paul sent back Onesimus to Philemon and how the spiritual conversion of Onesimus changed everything in his relationship with Philemon. East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | May 25th, 2022

Join Bro. Mathew in a detailed exposition of Philemon 4-11. In this section of the letter, Paul begins with a glowing report card of Philemon's love and hospitality practiced among the believers who met in his home. However, Paul also introduces his divinely inspired appeal to Philemon to address a glaring contradiction in Philemon's conduct. East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Math...

Starting our new series on the Letter to Philemon, join Bro. Mathew as he introduces the letter, establishes important background and context, and exposits the first three verses.  East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | May 11th, 2022

In this final message of the biblical ethics series, join Bro. Mathew as he concludes the topic of racial justice. Two foundational teachings of the modern racial justice movement are examined and compared against the teaching of Scripture. East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | May 4th, 2022

In the last ten years, race relations in the United States has taken center stage in the culture and public discourse. In schools, corporations, and government institutions across the country, the racial justice movement has sought to spread its influence and philosophy. Listen as Bro. Mathew addresses the topic of racism in general but then also introduces the differences between the teachings of...

The topic of drugs and alcohol is a frequently debated topic among Christians. Is it permissible for a Christian to drink alcohol? Is recreational marijuana use sinful? Join Bro. Mathew as he outlines four biblical principles that can guide the Christian through this topic. East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | April 20th, 2022

If there is one fact of Christian teaching widely known, it is that Jesus Christ died from crucifixion on a wooden cross. Many also know that Jesus died to pay the penalty of sin. However, is it commonly understood why Christ died from crucifixion as opposed to any other form of death? Was crucifixion simply the method of execution chosen by the Romans? Or did God the Father choose death by crucif...

Does the earth need to be saved from human beings? Are humans an invasive species on earth? The modern environmentalist movement would claim so. In this message, join Bro. Mathew as he dissects modern environmentalism from a biblical perspective. Learn about biblical principles relating to this topic and what the Bible suggests is the basis for the beliefs of environmentalism. East Memorial Studen...

Continuing last week's biblical examination of communist theory, Bro. Mathew explore a few more pillars of communist ideology. Learn about how communist ideology interprets the cause of world evil and how it proposes to eliminate such evil. Finally, learn about the true source of communist ideology. Is Karl Marx the real father of communism, or is there another? East Memorial Student Ministrie...

Communism is more than just a political and economic theory. Communism represents a belief system about the nature of the world, the source of the world's problems, and the solution to those problems. The belief system behind communism is growing in popularity among young Americans, and it is influencing almost every major social justice debate (e.g., environmentalism, racial inequality, etc.)...

Beginning a new and final segment on topics relating to social issues and economics, Bro. Mathew teaches on biblical principles relating to economics (or the production, management, and exchange of goods and services). In this message, you'll learn what the Bible teaches on the topics of wealth, generosity, and sinful means of enriching oneself. East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wr...

The final message on the segment of topics related to death, Bro. Mathew teaches on the topic of abortion. After an overview of key background information relating to abortion, Bro. Mathew establishes a brief biblical case for the personhood of all people at every stage of human development. Then, four major arguments for abortion are examined a critiqued. Discover the one exception where abortion...

The second leading cause of death for those aged 10 to 34, suicide is a problem that is increasing in the United States. What does the Bible say about suicide or assisted suicide? Is suicide a sin? Is suicide an unforgivable sin? Join Bro. Mathew as he teaches through biblical passages that record instances of suicide or suicidal thoughts. East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski...

Building off the previous message on self-defense, this message addresses the topic of war from a biblical perspective. Is war ever justified in the eyes of God? If war is justified in certain circumstances, are there general principles that should govern a nation's conduct in war? Is it ever acceptable for a Christian to serve in the military during a time of war? Listen as Bro. Mathew seeks...

We live in a fallen world of sin and evil, and at times, violent people threaten the lives of the innocent. Is it ever acceptable for self-identified Christians to use lethal force in the defense of themselves or others? Listen as Bro. Mathew explores what the Bible has to say about self-defense. East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | February 09, 2022

Starting a new segment on topics related to death, Bro. Mathew teaches on the subject of capital punishment. Learn about the nature of death, its justification as a penalty for sin, and the purposes and application of capital punishment within the biblical framework. This message will serve as a foundation for future topics in this segment of the series. East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother...

Building off the previous messages on homosexuality, Bro. Mathew teaches on the topic of transgenderism. Learn about what the Bible says about transgenderism and why God cares about maintaining the distinctions between male and female. See how God is concerned with both cultural and physical expressions of gender and how biological sex and gender cannot be separated. Passages Discussed: Genesis 1:...

In this episode, Bro. Mathew continues the discussion on homosexuality and explains why the Bible condemns homosexuality. Biblical Ethics - Homosexuality (Part 2) | East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski

In this introduction to our series on biblical ethics, Bro. Mathew begins with the topic of homosexuality. In this episode, Bro. Mathew discusses what the Bible says about homosexuality. Biblical Ethics - Homosexuality (Part 1) | East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski

In this fourth and final episode of the current series, Bro. Mathew teaches on the topic of Satan. Learn about Satan's roles, origin, power, and fate. Angels, Demons, and Satan (Part 4) | East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski

In this episode, Bro. Mathew continues teaching on the topic of demons. Bro. Mathew explores an angelic rebellion that took place in association with and following the Tower of Babel incident (Genesis 11). Discover what the Bible says about angelic national rulers who fell under the influence of Satan, rebelled against God, and began to wage war against the people of God. Angels, Demons, and Satan...