The Shield & Sword Podcast

With Episode 45 comprising the Sixth Part of the ongoing G.G.S.( Gospel Guideposts Series ) theme of, " New Covenant Truth or Calvinistic Theology: What's Shaping Your Beliefs? ", your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) open the Episode with aptly stated remarks concerning America's 250th birthday, before discussing the dominant New Testament topic concerning the ultima...

In continuation of the previous Episode( Episode 43 ), your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) endeavor to Scripturally harmonize the clearly stated, universal will of God for all to be saved and enjoy long life, while poignantly recognizing the reality of hostile human wills, with respect to persecution, specifically martyrdom. As one can readily see, for many Believers worldwide to exper...

In this Episode( Episode 43 ) of " The Shield & Sword Podcast ", your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) begin exploring the ways in which death is approached by the Church.  Insights are made concerning the global Church’s earthly experience in places characterized by hardship and hostility beyond what America has experienced( due to America being founded upon Biblical Princ...

With the release of this 42nd Episode of " The Shield & Sword Podcast ", Your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) continue the subject of " New Covenant Truth or Calvinistic Theology: What's Shaping Your Beliefs? "  In this Third Part of the current G.G.S.( Gospel Guideposts Series ), the Believer's relationship with the Holy Spirit is examined in correlati...

In this 8th B.F.B.( Bonus Feature Broadcast ) of " The Shield & Sword Podcast ", Your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) welcome Special Guest, Rev. Trever Metheny, to discuss the political climate around tariffs, the State of the Union Address delivered by President Donald J. Trump on February 24th, 2026, as well as the current situation regarding Iran.  In addition to this...

In this Second Part of the current G.G.S.( Gospel Guideposts Series ), the listener is taken on an exciting journey into the glories of the Good News contained in Jesus Christ, contrasting the self-limiting beliefs bound to a formerly useful, but inferior Old Covenant mentality.  In this latest Episode( Episode 41 ) of " The Shield & Sword Podcast ", Your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro...

In this 40th Episode of " The Shield & Sword Podcast ", Your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) introduce the root issue of the contaminating influence of Calvinistic theology, namely unscriptural sovereignty, in Part One of " New Covenant Truth or Calvinistic Theology: What's Shaping Your Beliefs? " This Series was deemed important enough for a G.G.S.( Gospel...

In this First Episode( Episode 39 ) of the New Year, Your Hosts, Pastor Matney, and Bro. Derek Rich, unveil " The Word of the Lord for 2026. "  You're sure to be edified as the foundational understanding of " situated, " " settled, " and " abounding " come into full focus as God's best for those who will Believe and walk in His Word.  " The Sh...

In this last Episode of 2025( Episode 38 ), your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) take a look back upon this calendar year's Episodes and B.F.B.'s while spontaneously offering fresh insights and observations!  In this Episode, " The Podcast Year In Review, With a Sprinkle of Christmas ", some important, interpretative light is shed upon familiar stories and Scriptures...

With great excitement and expectation, your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) are joined by Pastor Timothy Neal, Pastor Jeff Owen, and Rev. Donny Johnson to talk about the upcoming 10TH ANNUAL FAITH CONFERENCE in this 37th Episode of " The Shield & Sword Podcast ".  With this year's FAITH CONFERENCE Theme being " POSSIBILITIES ", a great discussion unfolds aro...

In Episode 36 of " The Shield & Sword Podcast ", Your Hosts( Bro. Derek Rich and Pastor Matney ) continue on with the subject of " Knowing the Will of God. "  In Part 2 of the topic at hand, You will hear the following items addressed:   The Importance of understanding the unity of the Will of God and the Kingdom of God Confidence and Comfort in the idealistic nature of God...

In this 7th B.F.B.( Bonus Feature Broadcast ) of " The Shield & Sword Podcast ", Your Host, Pastor Matney, along with Special Guest, Rev. Trever Metheny, discuss " The Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk " as well as the political landscape in America.  The listener is sure to glean helpful insights as Charlie's influence in the political arena, especially as it pertained...

In this introductory Episode, your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) concisely answer the foundational question of: " Does God desire us to know His will? " Considering that the topic of God's will is as potentially vast as the whole of Scripture, your Hosts focus upon the will of God in relation to His nature that is revealed in and through His Word, most clearly seen in t...

In Episode 34 of " The Shield & Sword Podcast ", Your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ), accompanied by Special Guest, Rev. Trever Metheny, address current political developments after the first six months of President Trump's second term.  Such topics as the " Big, Beautiful Bill ", along with the " Epstein Files " and " Russia Hoax ", as...

In this bombshell Episode, Calvinism's contamination of church history is traced back to the Gnostic Manichaean views introduced into the church by Augustine. Although unanimously condemned as heresy by the early church fathers for 400 years, these views paved the way for Calvinism, namely a deterministic/fatalistic definition of God's sovereign, micro-managing decree of literally everyt...

In this Episode, Your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) begin to introduce a subject that they will further unveil at a later date on " The Shield & Sword Podcast ".  The Topic on hand is Part One of a Two Part subject, " A Crash Course in Calvinism "; the contents of Part One will focus on the subtitle, " Calvinism's Collapse. "  Your Hosts discuss...

Episode 31 of " The Shield & Sword Podcast " is certain to captivate individuals who are knowledgeable of the current political climate in the United States and beyond, as well as those who are interested in Revival and the accomplishment of " God's Will on Earth as it is in Heaven. "  In this particular Episode, Your Host, Pastor Matney, along with Special Guest, Rev....

In this 30th Episode of " The Shield & Sword Podcast ", Your Hosts( Bro. Derek Rich and Pastor Matney ) have an open and candid discussion concerning " Hindrances to a Biblically Defined Faith ". Some key, yet seldom mentioned elements of that definition are presented, i.e. According to Jesus, Faith in God involves believing what you say will come to pass.  Subtle hindrance...

In this eighth and final part of the current series, " Suffering: A Biblical Perspective ", Your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) emphasize how our understanding of God's Will, specifically as it relates to suffering, must be consistent with His desires that are expressed as possible, even if they do not seem probable due to a fallen world and human tendencies. Even Jesus,...

In Episode 28 of " The Shield & Sword Podcast ", your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) continue on the theme of " Suffering: A Biblical Perspective " with Part 7.  Among other items, Bro. Matney and Bro. Derek explore the compatibility of Holiness and Wholeness being the Father’s will for all, and how we should distinguish the Father’s chastening of His children w...

In this First Episode( Episode 27 ) of the New Year( 2025 ), Your Hosts, Pastor Matney, and Bro. Derek Rich, unveil " The Word of the Lord for 2025. "  You're sure to be Blessed as they explore the theme around such words as " glory ," " honour ," and " peace ."  The listener is sure to see that God is good and abundant in His dealing with mankind, espe...

In this last Episode( Episode 26 ) of 2024, Your Hosts( Bro. Derek Rich and Pastor Matney ) delve into Part 6 of " Suffering: A Biblical Perspective ."  With a Christmas touch, we are reminded of the Good Will that God has towards humanity, which is most clearly expressed through the incarnation of Jesus Christ.  In relation to suffering, important perspective is given concerning the Old...

In this latest B.F.B.( 6th Bonus Feature Broadcast ), Rev. Trever Metheny again joins your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) to discuss the results of the 2024 Presidential Election and its implications for the country and the Church. Great observations are made as to the reasons behind the sweeping Red Wave, as well as the need to recognize the shift in voting demographics, especially th...

In Episode 25, Your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) discuss this year’s upcoming FAITH CONFERENCE( 9TH Annual Faith Conference ) at Gospel Lighthouse Holiness Church in Texarkana, AR.  In addition to discussing the FAITH CONFERENCE, your Hosts are also joined by Pastor Jeff Owen, and Rev. Donny Johnson, to discuss the topic of Faith in general.  You’re sure to be blessed as you listen t...

In this 5th Bonus Feature Broadcast( B.F.B. ), your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) are joined again by Rev. Trever Metheny to discuss the upcoming presidential election and what is at stake. Topics are addressed such as: How the Church relates to Trump and his policies Worldwide effects of the U.S. presidential election God’s sovereignty and human government and much more! You don’t wa...