Matthew Stephen Brown

The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown

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Real faith. Real life. Hosted by Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown of Sandals Church, The Debrief Podcast goes beyond Sunday conversations—diving into the questions, stories, and struggles that shape who we are. Thoughtful. Honest. Unfiltered.

Author

Matthew Stephen Brown

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Religion

Podcast website

sandalschurch.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

E217 Finances, Remarriage & Boundaries | The Debrief Podcast 14.12.2023

Join us in this thought-provoking episode as we navigate the nuances of faith and practicality. We're exploring the delicate balance between generosity and faithfulness—pondering if there's a distinction when it comes to giving our time, talents, and resources. Plus, we tackle the tricky terrain of discussing facts without slipping into gossip, emphasizing the importance of mindful communication....

E216 Cremation, Israel & Are There Pets in Heaven? | The Debrief Podcast 12.12.2023

Get ready for a heartfelt and contemplative episode as we tackle some intriguing questions about faith and life. Ever wondered if we'll be reunited with our beloved pets in heaven? We explore this touching topic, considering the significance of animals in God's plan and the possible connection between Eden and the afterlife. Shifting gears, we delve into a sensitive question: Is cremation a sin? J...

E215 Sex, Drugs & Prophets | The Debrief Podcast 07.12.2023
E214 What's Hollywood Really Like with Movie Producer Darren Moorman | The Debrief Podcast 21.11.2023

Get an insider's peek into the glamorous yet complex world of film production in a conversation with film producer Darren Moorman on The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown. Darren’s entry into the film industry wasn't just a professional move; it was a journey to align his faith-inspired stories with the awe-inspiring spectacle of film. Though shrouded with numerous trials like the writer'...

E213 Alcohol, Marriage & Parents with Tammy Brown | The Debrief Podcast 09.11.2023

In this weeks episode we're diving into some real-life topics that hit close to home. From growing up with an alcoholic father and the challenges it brings to managing conflict in a marriage, we're keeping it real. Join us as we discuss the often complex but crucial role of pastoral care, soul care, and professional counseling within the church – all in the quest to save a marriage and avoid divor...

E212 Faith, Doubt & Beyond with Pastor Erik Salley | The Debrief Podcast 26.10.2023

This weeks episode delves into a series of thought-provoking questions that touch upon various aspects of faith and life. Topics include the personal nature of belief and faith in God, the challenges of wrestling with doubt despite a desire for spiritual connection, the essential needs of the modern church, the pursuit of hearing the voice of God and dealing with doubts after a period of spiritual...

E211 What's Going On with Israel, Relationships & Mental Disability | The Debrief Podcast 12.10.2023

In this episode of the show, various individuals from different parts of the world bring forward their questions and concerns to Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown: Israel-Palestine Conflict : The first question addresses the complex situation in Israel, inquiring about the emotions and nuances surrounding this issue, and the perception that supporting one side means being against the other. Abusive Rel...

E210 Overcoming Social Anxiety, Late-Life Marriage, Church Betrayal & More | The Debrief Podcast 28.09.2023

This weeks episode dives deep into questions and concerns faced by individuals navigating their faith journeys. From addressing the challenges of social anxiety hindering church attendance to exploring unconventional approaches to marriage in later life, we unravel the complexities of modern Christianity. We also delve into the pain of betrayal and judgment within church communities, the dilemma o...

E209 Taylor Swift, Witchcraft & Hate Crimes | The Debrief Podcast 14.09.2023

Join Donna and Matt as they kick off Episode 209 of The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown. Together, they navigate the intriguing intersections of faith, identity, and culture. From examining the relationship between Taylor Swift’s public image, her personal beliefs, and if you should listen to her music, to controversial discussions about the Church's stance on divorce and women's roles,...

Best Clips of the Season 2023! 10.08.2023

Our last season of The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown was incredible! We covered a wide range of topics from The King James Version to Ja Morant's legal troubles to why men don't go to church and why sleepovers are lame! We've pulled together some of our most popular Debrief clips from this last season to make a special episode so you can hear some of Matt's best takes and what fans are talking a...

E207 LGBTQ+ & How The Church Changed Us... | The Debrief Podcast 13.07.2023

Matt Brown has a conversation with two friends who share their journey of identity and how their church family changed them at a deep level. Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment. Support The Debrief Podcast at https://donate.sc/ Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connect Subscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!...

E206 Parenting Tips & Advice | The Debrief Podcast 29.06.2023

We have another special guest on today's episode of The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown, Madison Moses (aka Madi Brown, Pastor Matt's daughter)! This is a special Father's Day episode where Pastor Matt and Madi talk about what it was like growing up as a pastor's kid, tips and advice PMB has for other parents, and how to manage relationships with your adult children! Like, subscribe, and leave us...

E205 Are There Errors in the Bible, Spiritual Gifts & Why God? | The Debrief Podcast 15.06.2023

Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment. Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connect Subscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels! Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurch Sandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw Sandals Church Español: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Glh...

E204 Can You Believe In Science & Faith with Dr. Jim Buchholz | The Debrief Podcast 01.06.2023

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. If you would like to jo...

E203 Crazy Dreams, Prophecy vs. Teaching, and Melody Workman | The Debrief Podcast 18.05.2023

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. Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment. Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/c...

E202 Public School, God's Gender & Pagan Traditions | The Debrief Podcast 04.05.2023

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!...

E201 Creation, How We Got Revelation Wrong & Female Pastors | The Debrief Podcast 20.04.2023

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. We hope y...

E200 Nashville, Ignorance, and the Feminization of Culture | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown 06.04.2023

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...

Ep. 199 The Jesus Revolution, Ja Morant, and the KJV | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown 09.03.2023

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! If you would like to submit a question to the show you can do so at move.sc/ask Ep. 199 Jes...

Ep. 198 Spy Balloons, Honor Culture, and the Evil of Hollywood | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown 23.02.2023

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 Smi...

Ep. 197 Kids on Drugs, Good Habits & Online Church | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown 09.02.2023

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! We hope you enjoy this episode! Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment. Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connect Subscribe to our...

Ep. 196 The Recession, Marriage Problems & Following God's Law | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown 26.01.2023

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 basic...

Ep. 195 Anti-Semitism, Mt. Sinai, and How to Hear God's Voice | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown 12.01.2023

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...

Ep. 194 Defining Gender Roles, What It Means to Submit to Your Spouse, and How to Start Tithing | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown 08.12.2022

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...

Ep. 193 Universalism, Female Pastors & Speaking in Tongues | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown 24.11.2022

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. To find out more about The Hill Teen Center at our San Bernardino campus, you can head to https://rogofoundation.com/teencenter/ "The Boy Crisis" is written by Warren Farrell and can be found on his website https://warrenfarrell.com/produc...

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