The Shield & Sword Podcast

In this particular episode( Episode 24 - Part 5 of " Suffering: A Biblical Perspective " ) of " The Shield & Sword Podcast ", your hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rick ) delve deeply into the categorical errors that are often made when applying the numerous New Testament passages about suffering, which in all actuality describe the early church's historical context...

In this fourth B.F.B.( Bonus Feature Broadcast ), Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich( Hosts ), along with Special Guest, Rev. Trever Metheny from Coweta, OK., discuss the not too distant record of Kamala Harris as She went from District Attorney of San Francisco to Attorney General of California, then to the United States Senate, and from there She was chosen as the Vice Presidential running mate t...

In this riveting Episode( Twenty-Three, Part 4 - " Suffering - A Biblical Perspective ") of " The Shield & Sword Podcast ", Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich, examine a common idea relating to God's purpose of suffering.  A quick exegesis is given to perhaps the most frequently referenced passage used in explaining such items as God's divine purpose in all things...

In this third B.F.B.( Bonus Feature Broadcast ), your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) are joined by first-time special guest, Rev. Trever Metheny of Coweta, OK., to discuss the severity of the failed current administration and the significance of this presidential election to our future as the United States of America. Profound insights are shared as to what brought our nation face to f...

In this Third Part of “ Suffering: A Biblical Perspective ”, Your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) continue on with the importance of defining God's Will in a way that pleases Him.  Our conclusions about His involvement in our suffering must uphold the Truth that there is no darkness in Him at all. His nature is why Heaven is described the way it is. It may be surprising to us who h...

In this Twenty - First Episode of " The Shield & Sword Podcast ", more foundational truths are laid out in Part 2 of “ Suffering: A Biblical Perspective ” in order to prepare the way for upcoming in-depth exegesis of passages containing words/concepts like suffering , affliction , tribulation , persecution , etc. Your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) cannot overemphasize th...

In this First Part of a long anticipated and important series, " Suffering: A Biblical Perspective ", your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) begin with the origin of suffering while contrasting it with God's original intent and design. When God spoke from the beginning, He can be trusted to have meant what He said. Some Guiding Truths are laid out to help navigate who God i...

In Episode 19, which is the sixth and final part of the current Gospel Guideposts Series( G.G.S. ), your hosts( Bro. Derek Rich and Pastor Matney ) conclude " Redeemed from the Curse of the Law " by walking the listener through the contextual backdrop of Deuteronomy 28. Profound insights are given regarding the characteristics of living under the curse which will provoke deeper gratitude...

In Part 5( Episode 18 ) of the current Gospel Guideposts Series,  " Redeemed From The Curse of The Law ", your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) further explain how God took great effort articulating in the ears of all the people the nature of Blessings and Cursings from two distinct mountain tops in Scripture. In a similar manner, as God appointed spokespersons to announce the...

In this second B.F.B.( Bonus Feature Broadcast ), Your Host( Pastor Matney ) takes advantage of having the Guest Speakers of the " 4th Bi - Annual Revival of the Bible Seminar " on with Him to discuss the Biblical Term, " PROSPERITY. "  You are sure to be blessed as Pastor Matney( Host ), along with Rev. Clayton and Sis. Panzy Massey( B.F.B. Guests ), enjoy a jovial conversatio...

In Episode 17, your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) continue with Part 4 of the current Gospel Guideposts Series, " Redeemed from the Curse of the Law. "  In so doing, fresh insights are introduced as to how God Redeemed Abraham's descendants from Egyptian bondage, and how that foreshadowed what Christ accomplished for us. The historical context of Paul's use of the...

In Episode 16 of " The Shield & Sword Podcast ", your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) continue on with the current Gospel Guideposts Series( G.G.S. Pt 3 ) by further exploring the topic at hand, " Redeemed from the Curse of the Law ".   According to the Apostle Paul, “ the Blessing of Abraham ” is a result of Christ’s Redemptive work on our behalf which should be...

In G.G.S. Part 2 " Redeemed from the Curse of the Law ", Your Hosts( Pastor Matney & Bro. Derek Rich ) discuss several reasons for which the law was given. God's good and just character is upheld while addressing possible, and even some popular misconceptions. The law DID NOT testify to God being unrealistic in His expectations for humanity, rather the law EXPOSED humanity'...

Happy 1 Year Birthday to "The Shield & Sword Podcast !" In this 14th Episode, another " Gospel Guideposts Series "(also abbreviated as " G.G.S. ") is embarked upon with the topic, " Redeemed from the Curse of the Law ."  Contributing information, such as:  The Vital Importance of Defining Our Terms (and phrases); Jesus' Divine and Human Nature as it...

The new year is here and so is this stirring 13th Episode, " Open Doors and Overcoming Opposition - Our Vision for the 2024 Podcasting Year !" In this Episode, your Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich )  share a foretaste of the topics which will be covered in greater depth throughout this year! Upcoming themes such as: " Redeemed from the Curse of the Law ", " Biblic...

In this 12th Episode, completing the first full calendar year of 2023,  “ The Shield & Sword Podcast ” Hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) present “ The Story of Christmas ”.  In this particular Episode, the listener will experience the awe-inspiring complexities of fulfilled prophecy and history to the surprising expectation of the Wisemen from the East, Christ's Birth is discusse...

In this first ever Bonus Feature Broadcast( B.F.B. ), Your Host, Pastor Matney, and Cohost, Bro. Derek Rich, have included the Question and Answer Discussion Panel that was conducted at New Life Holiness Church during the Noon Session( Sat. Nov. 11th, 2023 ) of the 8TH ANNUAL FAITH CONFERENCE. Questions were asked related to issues such as: Is Divine Healing always available? What is the role of p...

In this remarkable 11th episode, “ America’s Beginnings, Along With the Biblical and Historical Understanding of Thanksgiving ”, the story of the first Thanksgiving in America is told, as well as other riveting, historical details surrounding it. Some modern misconceptions concerning the beginning of America are corrected and inspiring examples of courage, trust, and gratitude are highlighted. The...

In this 10th episode of " The Shield & Sword Podcast ", Pastor Matney shares some of how the Faith Conference came into being. He tells of how the Lord gave him such a strong burden and vision for a conference devoted to the all-encompassing topic of Bible Faith. God's Word has placed a high priority upon our Faith. If every area of our lives is to please God, then every area mu...

In this fifth and final part of " Dominion:  The Missing Message "(a continuation of the " Gospel Guideposts Series "[G.G.S.]), Pastor Jeff Owen( Pastor of the Gospel Lighthouse Holiness Church in Texarkana, AR. ) joins the hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) to discuss the reality of Dominion in the life of Jesus Christ.  As the Last Adam, Christ not only brought us the...

In Part 4 of the series, " Dominion: The Missing Message "(a continuation of the " Gospel Guideposts Series "[G.G.S.]), your hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich ) shed some light on specific Old Testament insights concerning God’s giving of Dominion to man, such as an exemplary description given by Pharaoh( Genesis 41:40 ), as well as an exemplary demonstration in the case...

In Part 3 of " Dominion: The Missing Message "(a continuation of the " Gospel Guideposts Series "[G.G.S.]), your hosts, Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich explore the results of when man, who was given dominion, yielded and submitted to the tempting voice of the devil. A very tragically overlooked perspective regarding the problem of evil and suffering is also emphasized. In spi...

In Part 2 of “ Dominion: The Missing Message ”(a continuation of the “ Gospel Guideposts Series ”[G.G.S.]), Pastor Matney and Bro. Rich dive deeper into the significance of mankind being made in the image and likeness of God. God intended man to be holy and blameless in an unending relationship of love and trust. A very profound observation is presented of how Adam and Eve were more aware of the s...

In this Fifth Episode, " The Shield & Sword Podcast " begins the new " Gospel Guideposts Series "(also abbreviated as " G.G.S. "); a series dedicated to essential understanding of truths that guide us to correct Biblical interpretation and application.  With this Episode, your hosts( Pastor Matney and Bro. Rich ) take you back to the book of beginnings where we cl...

In this fourth and final part of the series(" The Love of the Truth "), the topic of hinderances is further explained with an emphasis of how Satan, the father of lies, strategizes to infiltrate doctrine and belief systems. Sincere falsehood is not safe from harmful consequences. A shocking discovery of the kind of spirit/attitude behind the rejection of truth is also revealed. The right...