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Neal Grogan and Matthew Statler, Combat Veterans, Biblical Counselors, Pastors, who talk about how to apply the Gospel to all of your life.

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    • Feb 20, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Do You Yearn for Heaven and to Be With Jesus?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 29:29


    This week Neal and Matt close out the series on "Ten questions to diagnose your spiritual health" ending with the question, "Do you yearn for heaven and to be with Jesus?" Listen in today!

    Are You A Quicker Forgiver?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 29:55


    This week Matt and Neal discuss the question, "Are you a quicker forgiver?" For the healthy Christian, quickness in forgiveness is a clear mark of spiritual health!

    Do You Still Grieve Over Sin?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 33:23


    The boys are back!! This time Matt and Neal are discussing the question, "Do you still grieve over sin?" This fundamental question is key in diagnosing our current spiritual health. 

    Are the Spiritual Disciplines Increasingly Important to You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 30:42


    On this episode, Neal and Matt discuss a key question to diagnose your spiritual health. . . are practicing the spiritual disciplines growing more important to you?

    Do You Delight in the Bride of Christ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 39:46


    Listen in as Matt and Neal discuss the need for healthy Christians to delight in the Bride of Christ. 

    Are You Growing More Concerned for Others?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 33:50


    This week Neal and Matt discuss a crucial question to diagnose your spiritual health... "Do you have a growing concern for the spiritual and temporal needs of others?" 

    Biblical Counseling Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 11:47


    For this week's special episode, Matt and Neal interview John Marc Wiemann pastor of Cornerstone Community Church to discuss biblical counseling, lessons learned, and assessment of the biblical counseling movement. 

    Are Your More Sensitive to God's Presence?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 29:53


    This week Matt and Neal consider why we as followers of Christ often feel distant from God and how a mark of spiritual health is growing in awareness of the presence of God. 

    Are You More Loving?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 32:32


    This week Neal and Matt argue that a key distinction of a healthy Christian is that they are growing in love.  

    Are You Governed Increasingly by God's Word?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 38:39


    This week Neal and Matt discuss the question, "Are you governed increasingly by God's Word?"  Share, like, and subscribe friends!

    Diagnose Your Spiritual Health: Do You Thirst for God?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 33:08


    This week Matt and Neal discuss the need for diagnosing your spiritual health. Using Donald Whitney's Book, the guys ask the question, "Do you thirst for God?"

    Singing in Times of Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 28:54


    The boys are back! Listen in as Neal and Matt discuss several Scriptures that help us to reorientate our hearts in times of trial. 

    The Necessity of Private Worship

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 47:42


    Listen in as the guys conclude the series on worship. This week Neal and Matt discuss "Private Worship" and how vital it is for the Christian life. 

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    The Necessity of Family Worship

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 44:30


    This week Matt and Neal discuss the second sphere of worship, family worship. They make the case that family worship truly sets the temperature for the spiritual thermostat in your home and the legacy that you will leave. 

    The Necessity of Right Worship

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 24:04


    In this episode, Neal and Matt begin a new series on worship beginning by covering the necessity for right worship and the fruit born out of it. 

    I'm Burnt Out!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 50:07


    This week the guys discuss the topic of burnout. Its causes, the possible evidence, and the way forward. 

    Marks of Godly Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 58:19


    This week the guys discuss the marks of Godly Leadership from 1 Timothy 3:1-7. Listen in and wrestle with your own character in light of what God's Word says. 

    Why Should I Get Equipped for Biblical Counseling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 45:37


    This week the guys talk about all things Biblical Counseling but are really trying to answer the question, "Why should you pursue training in Biblical Counseling?"

    God the Faithful Refuge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 32:20


    This week the guys unpack Joshua 20-21 and consider how God is the only faithful refuge for people.   

    Bible Intake for the Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 32:40


    Listen in as Matt and Neal discuss Bible Intake and how to be more intentional in applying it to your heart. 

    Resolved for 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 49:15


    Special Episode Alert! This week Matt and Neal discuss being resolved in the most important things and take a look at Jonathan Edwards' resolutions that he continually revisited as a discipline of his life. 

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    Special Episode and Special Guest: Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 34:28


    Join the guys as they talk with Roy Jaquez about Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs and how a relationship with Jesus changes everything!

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    You Shall Persevere

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 36:37


    This week Matt and Neal discuss the final doctrine of grace, perseverance of the saints. Listen in as the guys discuss our the Lord finishes the work he begins in us!

    Simply Irresistible

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 32:23


    Neal and Matt are back!!! After several months away the boys are back in town and picking right up where they left off in the Doctrines of Grace. This week join the guys as they discuss Irresistible Grace and what the Bible clearly teaches about the salvific work of God. 

    Limited Atonement...Jesus' Blood Atones for the Sin of His People

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 32:06


    Join Matt and Neal this week as they continue discussing the Doctrines of Grace. This week they talk through Limited Atonement, what that means and whether or not this doctrine is Biblical. 

    Unconditional Election...Divine Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 33:00


    Listen in this week as Neal and Matt discuss the doctrine of Unconditional Election, trying to biblically answer the question, "Did I choose God or did God choose me?"

    Total Depravity...Dead Men Walking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 29:24


    Have you ever heard of the Doctrines of Grace? This week Matt and Neal begin a new series on what the Doctrines of Grace are, what they mean, and whether they are biblical. This week starts with Total Depravity and the nature of man. 

    Strong Ties, Deeper Roots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 32:00


    This week Matt and Neal discuss what it means to develop a sense of place. Trying to answer the question of, how do you build strong ties in your community and in your church for the glory of God?

    The Priesthood of Believers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 30:01


    This week Matt and Neal talk about the doctrine of the Priesthood of Believers and how it impacts Christian service and ministry. This kicks off episode one of our new series on Christian Ministry, listen in, subscribe, and leave a review or comment!

    Glory to God Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 26:04


    This week Matt and Neal investigate the last "Sola" of the reformation, Soli Deo Gloria or Glory to God Alone. We seek to answer the question, "Who gets the glory for salvation?" You won't want to miss this last episode of the 5 Solas series!

    Faith Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 23:48


    This week Neal and Matt discuss "Faith Alone." Have you ever wondered what faith actually is or the doctrine of justification? Join us as we discuss these doctrines and the importance of them in our lives.

    Grace Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 32:20


    Listen in this week as Matt and Neal discuss salvation as a gift of God or as the reformers put it, Sola Gratia. They consider common misconceptions about Grace Alone, what the Bible clearly teaches, and the implications for our lives. 

    5 Solas: Christ Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 33:17


    This week Neal and Matt again discuss the 5 Solas of the Reformation specifically, Christ alone. Join us as we talk about the Prophet, Priest, and King Jesus who alone secures salvation for sinners. 

    Scripture Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 33:08


    Join Matt and Neal this week as they begin a new series on the 5 Solas of the Reformation. This week begins with Scripture Alone, listen in to the foundation of the Reformation. 

    Testimony of Hope: Trauma is not the Last Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 35:19


    Join Neal and Matt this week as they interview Kevin Schroeder, a retired Police officer, and Marine who works with Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs as the Training Manager. Kevin's testimony is one of God's grace amid suffering and sin.

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    Offering Hope in Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 34:55


    Tune in this week as Matt and Neal discuss how Christians can offer hope to someone suffering from trauma. As always, like, subscribe, and leave a review, we value our listeners!

    Discovering Hope in Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 33:47


    This week Neal and Matt start a new series where they consider the topic of trauma. Join in as they discuss the Christian hope you can have in the midst of trauma.  https://statlermatthew.org/2022/01/17/dont-waste-your-trauma-part-4/ As always, like and subscribe!

    Cancer for the Glory of God: An Interview With Steve Guess

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 49:02


    This week Neal and Matt interview Steve Guess, a wonderful friend who has navigated the chronic illness of cancer faithfully for the glory of God. Listen in as Steve shares his testimony and provides helpful encouragement for others dealing with chronic illness. 

    Navigating Chronic Illness With A Loved One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 33:50


    Join Neal and Matt this week as they discuss how to walk with a loved one suffering from a chronic illness for the glory of God. 

    Navigating Chronic Illness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 34:53


    Join Neal and Matt as they start this new series on Navigating Chronic Illness. Today the guys discuss what to remember and how to fight when you've dealt with illness for a long time. Don't forget to share, like, and subscribe!

    The Holiness of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 27:35


    This week Matt and Neal discuss the Holiness of God and how it impacts the way God's people should relate to Him. Like and subscribe to catch the latest podcast releases!

    New Year Better Rhythms

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 32:32


    Join Neal and Matt this week as they discuss the new year and establishing better rhythms that help us to glorify God all the more! Join us in praying Psalm 90:14-17, "Satisfy us in the morning with your faithful love so that we may shout with joy and be glad all our days. Make us rejoice for as many days as you have humbled us, for as many years as we have seen adversity. Let your work be seen by your servants, and your splendor by their children. Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us; establish for us the work of our hands-establish the work of our hands!"

    Healing During the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 38:30


    For many, the holiday season is one marked by happiness, family, and good memories. But others, it is marked by grief, separation, and loss. Join Neal and Matt as they navigate through how to heal during the Holiday season instead of simply surviving. 

    Mailbag Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 31:27


    This week Neal and Matt open up the mailbag and get into some questions. If you have questions you would like answered you can comment on the page any time! Today we work through indwelling sin and practical application for family worship. 

    Exploring the Lord‘s Prayer: Matthew 6:5-14

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 32:43


    Do you ever wonder how to pray or desire your prayer life to improve? Join Neal and Matt this week as they explore the Lord's Prayer where Jesus instructs us in these very ways. 

    Exploring the Shema

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 31:30


    Join Neal and Matt as they explore the Shema, found in Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and the practical applications a Christian family can make from this legacy impacting text. 

    Faithfulness in the Workplace: Firefighting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 50:00


    This week Matt and Neal interview John Fedeema a 19 year veteran operations chief for central Arizona fire and medical in Prescott Valley Arizona. John brings a unique perspective as we discuss the various challenges firefighters face and what it means to be a faithful Christian in that context.  Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform!

    Faithfulness in the Workplace: School Administration

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 40:40


    This week Neal and Matt interview Russell Porterfield who serves Killeen ISD as a Principle. You will want to listen in as they discuss the unique challenges of public school education and cultivating a culture of integrity and honor. 

    Faithfulness in the Workplace: Law Enforcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 55:08


    We are excited about this new series where we will be discussing faithfulness in the workplace by interviewing different individuals from various different vocations. Listen in as Neal and Matt interview 24 year law enforcement officer Mike Griffin discussing the great things Jesus has done in his department. 

    Thoughts on Afghanistan and the Hope of Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 28:11


    **Bonus Episode** Join Neal and Matt as they think through and process the current situation of Afghanistan and the hope we have in Christ. 

    Biblical Friendship Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 37:59


    Ever wondered how to be a better friend or how to make spiritual friendships? Join Matt and Neal again as they discuss the disciplines of friendship.

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