Matt Brown Show

Topic: Reaching young people for Christ. Guest: RJ leads next gen for Southern Baptists across the state of California. Many people are worried about the pressures and secular influence on the next generation in America, but God is at work in surprising ways among young people. RJ McCauley is a pastor in Southern California and leads next gen ministry for the Southern Baptist Convention across the...

If we are not careful, we may spend our lives climbing the ladder of success only to realize it was leaning on the wrong wall.  Rylee Meek is the founder of The King's Council, and has helped more than a thousand entrepreneurs and business leaders build their businesses effectively, creating transformational wealth. He shares about the principles that make Kingdom minded business leadership di...

Most people put their health and faith in two different buckets, but don’t realize that our health and faith affect each other in numerous ways. God wants to help us walk in both well, and gives us principles to do so in the Bible. Shane Idleman is the pastor of Westside Christian Fellowship in California, and founder of Westside Christian Radio Network. He is the author of many books, including “...

How is it that the gospel is still changing lives to this very day? Have you lost your wonder for what Jesus has done for us? Clayton King is an evangelist, author, and TV show host. He was adopted by his parents when he was just 2 weeks old. His birth mother was only 15 when she delivered him, and his life has always felt like a gift from God. He began speaking at youth groups and in prison minis...

You may be passionate about God, but how do you come across to the people around you?   Herbert Cooper is the pastor of People's Church in Oklahoma City. He shares about his journey to be a better leader, including learning to lead himself well. He shares some of the daily disciplines and spiritual secrets that have allowed him to thrive in his family life and ministry.  Check out Herbert’s bo...

When Jesus saves us, we don’t automatically become holy and live the ways God wants for us. This is a process we need to learn through daily decisions. Noah Herrin is pastor of The Way Church in Nashville, a popular preacher and influencer. He shares powerful and simple habits that can help you grow spiritually and stay close to God so that you can live the life you were meant to live. Check out N...

Most people don’t realize this, but unfair moments and seasons of difficulty, if handled God’s way, can be used by God for our advantage. Aaron Burke is a pastor of Radiant Church, which has multiple campuses across Tampa Bay, Florida. Aaron shares about the seven unfair seasons Joseph endures in the Bible, and how even if your situation seems hopeless now, you can trust that God is forging someth...

We will all face hard times in life, but God wants to help us be built different by transforming our perspective, so we can endure and thrive no matter what comes our way. Zach Clinton is a counselor, speaker, Vice President of the Association of Christian Counselors. He is the host of the  Built Different Podcast . He also puts on the Ignite Men Conference which gathers thousands of men and is on...

All of us have a past that needs to be redeemed by the Lord, but it’s up to us to stop digging our own hole in life. There is no telling how far God can take us, and what He can do through our life. Dr. Jay Strack is a renowned speaker, author, and founder of Student Leadership University. Having prevailed over drug addiction and an abusive childhood, he believes, “If he could overcome his past an...

We all want to build a beautiful family culture. It’s not as easy as it looks but with God’s help, it’s possible.  David Lindell and Brandon Lindell are brothers and the Executive pastor at James River Church in Missouri, one of the largest churches in the nation. They are passionate about building the local church through pastoral leadership and servanthood. They share lessons they learned growin...

We all know young people are being spiritually oppressed by culture. We can make a real, tangible difference when we commit to praying for college students.   Thai Lam leads the Collegiate Day of Prayer, America’s oldest concert of prayer for college campuses. Thai is committed to calling a generation to wholehearted love, allegiance, and pursuit of Jesus. Thai has pioneered and led campus ministr...

No couple wants to see their marriage fail but many are not prepared to withstand life’s storms.   Gary Thomas is a pastor and author. His many books on marriage, parenting, and spiritual formation have sold millions of copies. He shares that it’s within your power to ensure your marriage is prepared for stormy seasons, and is a place of refuge and safety no matter what you go through.   Check out...

Most of us want to see God do more in the world around us but we don’t understand that God needs to first work in us and that will affect others.  Kenny Luck is a pastor at Crossline Church in Laguna Hills, California. He is the author of 24 books covering marriage, family, and men’s issues. He is the leader of Every Man Global LIVESTREAM and podcasts. He is currently on the Dangerous Good Tour in...

If we don’t intentionally capture our thoughts, our lives will be driven by emotions rather than the Word and will of God.  Jesse Bradley is a former professional soccer player, turned pastor in Washington. He shares how he found hope in Jesus in his darkest moments, and how we can identify our thoughts, and replace them intentionally with God’s truth.  Check out Jesse’s book “ The Power of the Se...

Do you know why you believe what you believe? J. Warner Wallace is a detective who has been featured on Dateline more than any other homicide investigator. A step-by-step, evidence-based investigative process led him from atheism to Christianity at the age of 35. He shares new evidence for the Christian faith and why it is so important for Christians to know why they believe what they believe.  Ch...

When storms devastate our lives, we may not have control over our circumstances, but we do have control over how we respond to them. Ed and Lisa Young are bestselling authors and founders of Fellowship Church – one of the largest churches in the nation. They share their journey of healing after the sudden tragic death of their daughter. They also share steps of healing that helped them rebuild the...

Most people want to know if there really is a deity who loves us, knows us, and cares about what happens to us.  Lee Strobel is an Atheist-turned-Christian, and best selling author of “The Case For Christ”. Lee shares his journey and the latest evidence from the most brilliant scientific and philosophical minds to answer this most pressing question on our hearts and minds - whether we can know wit...

How should Christians think about the news in today's world? It can often feel dizzying to try to make sense of today's headlines. There's no one better than Jim Denison to guide us in this. Jim has produced a daily column called "Denison Forum" making sense of the day's headlines from a Christian Perspective for several decades. He has a unique way of thinking and looking at the world, and a powe...

Remi Adeleke is an actor, director and author. He was born in Western Africa, but following the death of his father, he, his mother, and brother relocated permanently to the Bronx in New York City. After years of making regrettable decisions, Remi joined the Navy in 2002 and later became a Navy SEAL. Ending his successful naval career in 2016, he was led to pursue a career in speaking and acting,...

Do you ever wish you knew how to pray better? Sally Burke is the President of Moms in Prayer. Before she was a Christian, she worked for NASA, and after finding faith in Christ, her introduction to the ministry in 1990 was life changing. Compelled by joy and the hope God gave as she prayed with others for her children and their schools, Sally began to reach out and share with other moms—first as a...

Do you ever remind yourself of the gospel? The gospel saves us, but is also something we can keep coming back to as a Christian to motivate us in our Christian walk. Ryan Skoog is the founder of Venture. He shares about the power of reminding your own heart of the gospel every day, and reminds us of the many benefits the gospel brings into our lives. Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love” here: ama...

Would you have the courage to turn down opportunities for success if they contradicted your Christian beliefs? Madeline Carroll has been an actress in Hollywood since she was 3 years old. As she grew older and had more opportunities, she found herself faced with the difficult decision to turn down acting offers for millions of dollars because they would compromise what she felt was proper for a fo...

Matt Brown talks with Pastor Samuel Rodriguez. Samuel Rodriguez is the President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), the world's largest Hispanic Christian organization with 42,000 plus U.S. churches. Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love: The Jesus Way to Influence" here: amazon.com/Truth-Plus-Love-Jesus-Influence/dp/0310355249/ Be sure to "SUBSCRIBE" to Think Eternit...

Have you ever posted about your faith on your social media? Rashawn Copeland, is an evangelist, author and ministry associate. He shares his powerful testimony of pursuing fame and success and ending up at rock bottom ready to end his own life, when a Scripture came across his social media feed from the one Christian he knew. Everything changed that night as he put his faith in Jesus Christ. He ha...

Do you struggle with self-control? Drew Dyck is an author and writer. He shares his journey to grow in self-control. He took a deep dive into both modern neuroscience and the Bible to see what he could learn, and tested out principles in his own life in the areas of health, exercise, and spiritual disciplines. Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love” here: amazon.com/Truth-Plus-Love-Jesus-Influence/d...