The Life And Ministry Podcast

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Join Chandler James, Matt Armendarez, and Paul Rivera as they seek to have honest conversations about everyday life and the church.

Chandler, Matt, and Paul


    • Apr 1, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    Should we get rid of tipping?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 46:29


    In this week's episode, we're talking about tipping and what the proper etiquette should be.

    The Reintroduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 23:20


    In this weeks episode, Matt, Chandler, and Paul share some life updates and reintroduce the podcast.

    Satan Shoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 56:23


    In today's episode, Matt, Chandler, and Paul discuss Lil Nas X's "Satan Shoes" and how Christians have responded.

    Should salaries be public knowledge?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 52:44


    In today's episode, Matt, Chandler, and Paul discuss if salaries should be made public in the workplace and specifically churches.

    Can a Christian be a car salesmen?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 54:23


    In today's episode, Matt, Chandler and Paul discuss commission based jobs and if it's possible to live in a biblical manor while doing so.

    Should Churches enforce mask wearing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 50:52


    In today's episode, Matt and Chandler discuss the churches response to the most recent mask orders in Texas.

    "If $600 changes your life, your life really sucks."

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 62:57


    In today's episode, Matt, Chandler, and Paul talk about some of Dave Ramsey's most recent statements about the stimulus check.

    Who's to blame for Texas power outages?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 42:44


    In today's episode Matt, Chandler, and Paul discuss the past weeks winter storm in Texas and how we shouldn't be so quick to look for someone to blame during times of tragedy.

    Run It Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 26:26


    In today's episode, Matt, Chandler, and Paul reintroduce the themselves and the podcast for Season 2!

    Christmas music and what we wish you knew about Christmas Eve services.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 45:54


    In today's episode, Matt, Chandler, and Paul discuss Christmas music, working for a church during the holiday season, and what we wish you knew about Christmas Eve services.

    What living in East Texas taught us about the Church.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 57:33


    In today's episode, Matt & Chandler talk about their time in college, churches that they served at, and what living in East Texas taught them about the Church. Follow us on instagram: @thelifeandministry

    Now You Know (Foster Care)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 29:02


    In today's episode, Paul and Chandler talk about Orphan care and what the believers role is in addressing the Foster Care crisis in our community. This episode is meant be somewhat informative but also tell a story about how the guys are on their own journey as well in addressing this issue as well. DFPS Data Pathway

    Should we celebrate Thanksgiving?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 40:25


    In today's episode, Matt, Chandler, and Paul discuss their least favorite Thanksgiving foods and give a pretty inaccurate historical analysis of the Thanksgiving holiday.

    Does representation in the church matter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 50:44


    In today's episode, Matt, Chandler, and Paul discuss a seemingly lack of representation within the church and why it matters.

    Can I be friends with people I work with?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 56:05


    In today's episode, Matt, Chandler, and Paul talk about first time voting, Kanye (again), and if it's possible to be friends with the people that you work with.

    How do I have healthy conversations about politics?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 48:23


    In today's episode, Matt and Chandler have a discussion about "dinner time politics" and how to engage in healthy political discourse. https://www.andcampaign.org https://www.pantsuitpoliticsshow.com https://www.isidewith.com https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/left-right-center

    Christians vs. Halloween

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 61:19


    In today's episode, Matt, Chandler, and Paul talk about how Christians should engage with Halloween and if Hell Houses are an effective evangelism strategy for the church.

    Is there a place for non-Christians to serve in the Church?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 56:33


    In today's episode, Matt, Chandler, and Paul try to answer the question: Is there a place for non-Christians to serve in the Church?

    What does it mean to be "manly?" Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 35:31


    In today's episode, Chandler, Matt, and Paul continue their conversation with Chuck Davenport about what it means to be considered "manly" in today's world. In this section of the conversation, they discuss male headship and Ephesians 5.

    What does it mean to be "manly"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 67:35


    In today's episode, Matt, Chandler, and Paul bring on their first guest and discuss what manliness means and how the church should approach the idea of biblical manhood.

    The Social Dilemma

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 65:50


    In today's episode, Matt, Chandler, and Paul take some time to reflect on social media and how it influences culture and Christians who use it. THINGS MENTIONED: How To Break Up With Your Phone https://phonebreakup.com The Social Dilemma https://www.thesocialdilemma.com

    Should a Christian ONLY listen to Christian music?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 60:49


    -- SHOW NOTES -- 13:28 - Bon Iver https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LEiUm1SRbFMgfqnQTwUbQ?si=wPmO63OjQ6SlvgXmSsfxAQ 15:51 - Blake Shelton https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UTPBmNbXNTittyMJrNkvw?si=rLwVsqDmSWC93Edii3UwAg 17:00 - Sho Baraka, KJ52 (Sho Baraka) https://open.spotify.com/artist/3dpswct31rsudWf8ZASWZe?si=ZR_0RjtdTZueQEXKbYMXRw (KJ52) https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kSHocNBxQeP9pr25l1scP?si=DDYvvG44S1GOctSEZBOt7A 20:13 - Drake, Big Sean, Eminem (Drake) https://open.spotify.com/artist/3TVXtAsR1Inumwj472S9r4?si=blyVtZGyTuKJ7W1kvlhvGA (Big Sean) https://open.spotify.com/artist/0c173mlxpT3dSFRgMO8XPh?si=ctG9QTOXSCmisC43G666qw (Eminem) https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dGJo4pcD2V6oG8kP0tJRR?si=ekkW8uLYRP6R9BZHk7Whfg 20:32 - Kendrick Lamar https://open.spotify.com/artist/2YZyLoL8N0Wb9xBt1NhZWg?si=Q2g0Kn8tQZS41x4wJJKHUw 31:20 - Facing The Giants, Fireproof, God's Not Dead (Facing The Giants) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facing_the_Giants (Fireproof) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fireproof_(film) (God's Not Dead) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God%27s_Not_Dead_(film) 32:50 - Laugh Now Cry Later https://open.spotify.com/album/0qGdc7fNq9RNIPEzZufa43?si=CXKxK8KcRV-8JPKJfPqFEw 33:30 - Migos, Social Club (Migos) https://open.spotify.com/artist/6oMuImdp5ZcFhWP0ESe6mG?si=t1UrXnPqRZa_M_42Vp7gyw (Social Club - Pizza Party) https://open.spotify.com/track/6RQSEhldDcC7XzlzE9uFeZ?si=FmFAZWbEQf-Nbjyw31utkw 34:58 - Wande https://open.spotify.com/artist/0GdzQJqgRL5SHp7kXOKba0?si=U64ZAw3NRr2e_B-rze0G2A 35:21 - BJ The Chicago Kid https://open.spotify.com/artist/07d5etnpjriczFBB8pxmRe?si=a3iKjcFRRpelHUB7xfPgzw 54:22 - Flywheel (Flywheel) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG68TDaM8js

    Can I love God and country? Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 27:53


    In today's episode, Matt, Chandler, and Paul continue their discussion on how to balance being a Christian and an American and how that should be reflected in the church.

    Can I love God and country? Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 44:36


    In today's episode, Matt, Chandler, and Paul, discuss getting rid of pets, misquoting scripture, and patriotism in the church.

    Should I give away my car?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 56:00


    In today's episode, Chandler, Matt, and Paul discuss Matt's new pet, what Christian community could look like, and radical generosity.

    What has COVID-19 taught the church?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 44:32


    In this episode, Chandler, Matt, and Paul discuss Paul's first two days as a father and what they have been learning about life and the church during COVID-19. Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram @lifeandministry

    Ministry Fails

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 40:23


    In this episode, Chandler, Matt, and Paul discuss the Hello Tushy, Hiking, and some ministry fails. If you have a fail story that pertains to life or ministry, send us an email at thelifeandministrypodcast@gmail.com OR message us on instagram: @lifeandministry

    When is it okay to leave your church?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 48:25


    In this episode, Chandler, Matt, and Paul discuss COVID-19 masks, skateboarding, and when it's okay to leave your church. Be sure to follow The Life And Ministry Podcast on instagram @thelifeandministry

    The Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 22:42


    In this episode, Chandler, Matt, and Paul discuss Taylor Swift, the MLB, and Kanye. They also take some time to introduce how they know each other and why they started this podcast. Checkout our friend who designed the cover of the podcast on Instagram: @love_well_creations

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