The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen 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)

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.