The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown

What do you do when you feel horrible about what you’ve done? Will guilt and shame last forever? And what do you do when you’re carrying someone else’s baggage? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown gives real answers to tough questions about guilt and shame.

Is there such a thing as righteous anger? How do you overcome anger toward those who have hurt you? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown unpacks healthy ways to deal with our anger.

Is it ever ok to cut someone out of your life? How do you survive a break-up? Listen in as Pastor Matt and Sandals Church Soul Care Director Brett Ryan answer your questions on dealing with relational baggage.

Is it a sin to be too tired or do too much? How do you rest when there’s just so much to do, or so many people needing you? Listen in as Pastor Matt gives real answers to tough questions about rest, the sabbath and how to stop overworking.

Will Christians be judged by God in the afterlife? The answer may surprise you. Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown gives real answers to tough questions about judgment, confession, purgatory and how to deal with sin.

Well hey there everybody! Just wanted to let you know that the Debrief will be going on summer break! Summer is a great time to catch up on any of the Debrief episodes you might have missed. To go back and tune in to our past episodes head to debrief.show

When seeing both sides so clearly, how do you decide which is right? Having intuition on others feelings, how do you truly know how you personally feel? How do you make declarative statements in the midst of conflict without creating more conflict? Listen in as Pastor Matt and guests unpack what it’s like to be a 9 on the Enneagram.

How can you be strong and driven without being a bulldozer? What does pursuing gentleness look like when it’s not something that comes naturally? Listen in as Pastor Matt and guests unpack what it’s like to be an Eight on the Enneagram.

How can you move forward from negative experiences? How do you stay present in the hard times? What do you do when you have made yourself too busy to spend time with God? Listen in as Pastor Matt and friends talk through the joy and challenge of being a Seven on the Enneagram.

Listen in as Pastor Matt and guests unpack what it’s like to be a Six on the Enneagram.

How do you get out of your head and learn to connect with God and others with your heart? What is a good balance between “me-time” and building relationships? Listen in as Pastor Matt and guests unpack what it’s like to be a Five on the Enneagram.

How do you balance your faith vs your feelings? What do you do when no one really gets you? What’s the link between envy and creativity? Listen in as Pastor Matt and guests unpack what it’s like to be a Four on the Enneagram.

What’s the healthiest way to pursue achievement, success and image? How do you motivate others who don't have the same goals as you? And what if you’re married to someone who values success over relationship? Listen in as Pastor Matt and guests talk about the Three style on the Enneagram.

When can helping others actually hurt? How do you love someone who doesn’t ever seem to need anything? What is the real difference between self-love and pride? Listen in as Pastor Matt and guests unpack the Two style of the enneagram.

How do you know if your best is good enough? What does it look like to put down the to-do list and really rest? How can we all pursue goodness without becoming legalistic? Listen in as Pastor Matt talks with guests who identify with the One style on the Enneagram.

Why do some of us handle life’s stress differently than others? Before kicking off a nine-week series all about using the Enneagram as a tool for being real with ourselves, Pastor Matt and his wife Tammy sit down to answer questions on how and why we’re using it at Sandals Church.

Is anxiety a sin? If “giving it to God” is supposed to help us manage stress, how do you actually do that? And how can we bring people in on our struggles when people sometimes don’t always know how to respond? Listen in as Pastor Matt answers tough questions on stress, anxiety and mental health.

What do you do when your ends just don’t meet? How do you get on the same page with your spouse about financial priorities and learn what the right priorities are in the first place? Listen in as Pastor Matt answers tough questions about money and how to have more of it.

How should parents balance negative and positive feedback with kids? What are some ways to make blended or separated families work for everyone? How can people who work with kids stay motivated to make an impact? Listen in as Pastor Matt and his wife Tammy tackle tough questions on parenting.

Recorded live with a few hundred fans of the show, Pastor Matt and the Debrief crew answer questions on how to not be lonely, whether our sin affects our kids’ biology and what to do when you disagree deeply with someone you love.

Are some people called to be single even if they don’t want to be? What’s the real point of marriage? How should Christians date (or not date) and where do you find other quality singles? Listen in as Pastor Matt continues the conversation about singleness, marriage and that awkward space in between.

How can you learn to love yourself? What if you don’t feel like a very loving person? How do you honor marriage when you feel rejected by your spouse? Listen in as Pastor Matt, his wife Tammy and Sandals Church marriage pastor Andrew Boganwright answer your questions on love, marriage and how to make relationships work. 

What does healing look like for women and men who have been victims of sexual harassment, abuse or assault? Is forgiveness even an option? And how can parents overcome fear in raising children knowing the prevalence of abuse? Listen in as Tammy Brown and Christina Crowley join Pastor Matt for a discussion on their own experiences healing from sexual abuse.

Life can be hard sometimes. How much suffering should we expect and how does God help us through hard times? Listen in as Pastor Matt answers questions on life with a special needs child, how to help a struggling spouse and whether or not God chooses when "it's our time."

Everyone starts off the year hoping to make it better than last. If you want to get fit, how do you find the best fit for you? Listen in as Pastor Matt talks through how to stop watching porn, how to have less anxiety and how to be a better version of yourself.