Podcast appearances and mentions of Mark Matlock

In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Mark Matlock—author, ministry leader, and researcher with the Barna Group—for a thoughtful conversation about wisdom, spiritual formation, and reaching the next generation. Mark shares insights from his book Faith for the Curious and how his research reveals that many people, especially younger generations, are more open to spiritual conversations than we might think. Together, they discuss how wisdom (especially from Proverbs) shapes our spiritual lives and why evangelism needs to shift from transactional encounters to relational engagement. They also explore the ongoing mental health crisis and how it's opening doors for evangelism and deeper discipleship. Mark will also speak at our upcoming event on Mental Health and the Church and help lead the Urbana Mission Conference at the end of this year—see the links below to learn more. Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.   So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.   Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.   Listen in to learn more:  (04:30) - Reframing Hope Through Wisdom and Expectations (11:19) - Discovering Godly Wisdom for Discipleship (21:14) - Understanding Spiritual Curiosity and Connection (34:18) - Engaging Nonbelievers With Authentic Connection (48:38) - Embracing Rejection and Mental Health (52:34) - Navigating Generational Divides and Mental Health   --------------   Resources from Mark Matlock Get Mark's latest book, Faith for the Curious: https://tinyurl.com/52fsfapp Learn more about the Urbana Missions Conference: https://www.urbana.org/  Hope for the Heart resources   Learn about our summer event on Mental Health and the Church: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/mental-health-and-the-church   Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/    Learn more about Hope Talks and catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night   God's plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/   Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON  Sign up for our fall Hope Together conference: https://hopetogether.com/

Its history can be traced back to the Haystack Revival of 1806. For decades upon decades teens and young adults have met every three years for a conference designed to connect them with God's plan for their lives and for them to hear what God is doing around the globe. Thousands of missionaries have felt the call of God at this event. Join us this week as we hear from the Executive Director of Urbana 2025 about the upcoming event in December and how you, your kids or grandkids could be a part of this amazing conference. That's all coming up on this episode of Missions Today.For information about Urbana 2025

How are American Christians thinking about engaging non-Christians in the United States? According to recent Barna research there are 60 to 80 million Americans who don't fit the paradigm that a lot of Christians have about those outside of the church. They are not really hostile to discussions about faith and spirituality and are actually spiritually curious at the right moments. Join Ted Esler's conversation with Mark Matlock, the Executive Director of the Urbana Student Missions Conference and also author of Faith for the Curious: How an Era of Spiritual Openness Shapes the Way We Live and Help Others Follow Jesus. Mark Matlock is a facilitator of innovation and impact, helping organizations adapt to changing times through turning research based insights into action. The founder of WisdomWorks LLC a consultancy helping churches and faith-based organizations leverage their collective wisdom and insight to innovate and adapt in changing times. Mark also works with Barna to assist clients with board training and on-site facilitation of research findings. Mark has been an advisor to organizations such as the Seed Company, Youth Specialties, Young Life, Awana, Brotherhood Mutual, Movement.org, BetterMan and has served as a board member of the American Bible Society. Mark is the author of more than 20 books for teens and parents, and in 2019 co-authored Faith for Exiles: Five Ways for a New Generation to Follow Jesus in Digital Babylon with Barna Group President David Kinnaman. Having initiated many research projects with Barna over the last two decades related to Next Gen studies, Mark's research continues to provide insights into emerging generations and how to cultivate faithful disciples.Mark is an ordained minister, certified LifePLanner, LEGO Serious Play facilitator, and MCORE trainer and coach. Mark is also certified as a HopIn online platform agency. He's been married for 30 years to his wife Jade. They have two adult children.The Mission Matters Podcast is a place to talk about the importance of our Mission as Christians. The Mission Matters is a partnership of Missio Nexus and Sixteen:Fifteen, who have a shared passion to mobilize God's people to be a part of His mission.https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Curious-Spiritual-Openness-Shapes/dp/0801018714https://www.urbana.org/

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Only 1% of pastors say their churches are very effective at evangelism. Yet, 72% of people say they are open spiritually. In this episode, Barna CEO David Kinnaman and author Mark Matlock continue the 2025 Church Trends series and discuss the current divide between church and culture, the surprisingly dismal state of evangelism in the church today, and the missed opportunity of unchurched people's surprising spiritual openness.

All this week we've been looking at David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock's book Faith for Exiles, and the five ministry practices churches and families must pursue to lead kids into life-long faith. The research done by Kinnaman and Matlock indicates that in order to form a lasting faith, we must curb the cultural tendency toward entitlement and self-centeredness by getting our kids engaged in counter-cultural mission. This does not mean that we need to be sure they get involved in a missions trip once or twice a year. Sure, those experiences can be valuable for our kids. But engaging in countercultural mission means living as a faithful presence wherever we are, by trusting God's power and living differently from cultural norms. This means that we bloom for God as His ambassador wherever we are planted. We need to teach our kids to play to his glory, study to his glory, conduct themselves in relationships to his glory, and live every moment to his glory. Let's pray that our kids grow to embrace and live the faith!

All this week we're looking at David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock's book Faith for Exiles, and the five ministry practices churches and families must pursue to lead kids into life-long faith. The research done by Kinnaman and Matlock indicates that in order to form a lasting faith, we must ground and motivate our kids through training for vocational discipleship. This means that they know and live out God's calling on their lives, especially in the arena of work while conforming their ambitions to God's purposes. In today's world, the culture teaches our kids to pursue work and vocation as a passport to privilege. Rather than seeing work as a way to serve God and further His kingdom, our work is about making money, pursuing fame, and building up the kingdom of me, myself, and I. One of the key opportunities facing the twenty-first-century church is to help kids learn that they have been made for something, and that something is a life where faith is integrated into their work.

All this week we're looking at David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock's book Faith for Exiles, and the five ministry practices churches and families must pursue to lead kids into life-long faith. The research done by Kinnaman and Matlock indicates that in order to form a lasting faith, we must work to create a church and family culture where rather than separating the generations, meaningful intergenerational relationships are formed with fellow believers who live and model a deep faith in Jesus Christ. Our culture is marked by isolation and mistrust between different generations. Some specific ways to make this happen include starting a mentoring program at your church where an older believer is paired with a young person. Our worship services should be inter-generational rather than generationally-segmented. And our homes should be places where our kids are exposed to older Christians as we practice hospitality. Endeavor to give your kids the gift of sitting under the wisdom of those who are older.

All this week we're looking at David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock's book Faith for Exiles, and the five ministry practices churches and families must pursue to lead kids into life-long faith. The research done by Kinnaman and Matlock indicates that in order to form a lasting faith, we must lead our kids into developing the muscles of cultural discernment. Exercising cultural discernment means that we all must take part in a robust learning community that seeks, under the authority of the Bible, to wisely navigate today's rapidly changing culture. This means that we must develop their ability to compare the beliefs, values, customs, and creations of the world we live in with those of the world we belong to, which is the Kingdom of God. And once that comparison has been made, we need to anchor our lives to the theological, ethical, and moral norms of God's Kingdom. Parents, in order to lead your kids into living counter-culturally to the glory of God, you must be doing the same.

With so many of our young adults graduating from high school and walking away from the faith, what can we do to lead them to embrace a lasting faith? All this week we're going to look at David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock's book Faith for Exiles, and the five ministry practices churches and families must pursue to lead kids into life-long faith. The research done by Kinnaman and Matlock indicates that in order to form a lasting faith, we must lead our kids into experiencing intimacy with Jesus. This is best done by clearing what they call the religious clutter that so easily sidetracks us. We've been complicit in presenting a Jesus to compete at the same level as our other affinities and affiliations. In addition we've expected way too little from our kids. They are more willing to be challenged than the church is willing to challenge them. And, parents must be living a life of spiritual vitality where they give everything they have and are over to Jesus. Let's lead our kids into a deep and lasting faith.

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/500253-chris-adams-pastors-helping-mental-health.html Rev. Dr. Chris Adams joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss the critical intersection of mental health and ministry, emphasizing the special role church leaders play in helping other people's mental health and the unique challenges pastors face with their own. Mark Matlock joined us last week to share what the data shows about the “spiritually curious,” the distinctions between this group and other non-Christians, and how to engage with the spiritually curious effectively. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/499840-mark-matlock-pastors-spiritually-curious.html    ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X: https://x.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/   Flourishing in Ministry Follow Flourishing in Ministry on Facebook and LinkedIn

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/499840-mark-matlock-pastors-spiritually-curious.html Mark Matlock joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what the data shows about the “spiritually curious,” the distinctions between this group and other non-Christians, and how to engage with the spiritually curious effectively. Dr. Sean McDowell and Dr. Timothy Muehlhoff joined us last week to discuss the challenges of navigating disagreements in today's polarized culture, emphasizing the importance of empathy, truth, and building relationships. Check out our conversation with them here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/499474-sean-mcdowell-timothy-muehlhoff-church-leaders-cancel-culture.html  ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X: https://x.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/   “Faith for the Curious: How an Era of Spiritual Openness Shapes the Way We Live and Help Others Follow Jesus” by Mark Matlock Check out Mark's website Follow Mark on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter

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How do we reach the spiritually curious with the good news? Mark Matlock, Senior Fellow at Barna, says that we have focussed our apologetics to staunch atheists when a larger part of our culture is spiritually open and curious about God. Mark is challenging us to learn how to engage in discussions about the Christian faith with those who are open to exploring it further. This faith engagement takes a lot more time and energy as we seek to create inviting spaces for spiritual exploration and discovery for those curious about faith and spirituality. If you're seeking a path forward in reaching out to co-workers, family, and friends about the Christian faith, Mark highlights a few key communication shifts that will help us more effectively engage the curious. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It may surprise you to know the majority of non-Christians are not hostile to the faith or looking for a fight. A recent study suggests most people are open and even curious about spiritual matters. Author and researcher Mark Matlock wants to help foster meaningful conversations with those you know. Don't miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. To support victims of Hurricane Helene, visit Samaritan's Purse. For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Matlock is Senior Fellow at Barna and a facilitator of innovation and impact. As the founder of WisdomWorks, he has been a consultant for many national and international faith-based organizations, helping them adapt to changing times by turning data and research into strategy and action. Having guided many projects with Barna, Mark's research provides insights into understanding younger generations, cultivating resilient disciples, and knowing the pulse of your city. Mark most recently coauthored Faith for Exiles with David Kinnaman and is currently the Executive Director of Urbana for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.  We hope you enjoy this conversation with former president of Youth Specialties Mark Matlock. Mark's Book: Faith for the Curious: How an Era of Spiritual Openness Shapes the Way We Live and Help Others Follow JesusMark's Website: https://markmatlock.com/ We'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line. Doug – Douglas@bendingbranches.org Bob – bob@kairospartnerships.org **Monday Morning Pastor is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions www.onalimbproductions.com If this podcast adds value to you, your team, or your organization, consider (1) subscribing (2) leaving a review and (3) sharing it with others 

Are there non-Christians who are genuinely open to hearing about the Christian faith? According to Mark Matlock, author of Faith for the Curious, there is a large segment of people who are genuinely spiritually curious. But, the key is to understand them accurately and to engage them in the right way. In this episode, Sean and Scott talk with Mark about how to understand and engage those today who are spiritually open and curious.Mark Matlock is Senior Fellow at Barna and a facilitator of innovation and impact. He has been working with, and researching, young people for three decades. Mark is the Executive Director of the Urbana Student Missions Conferences. He attended Biola in the late 1980s. ==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California. Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically. Watch video episodes at: https://bit.ly/think-biblically-video. To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

In this episode, James welcomes Mark Matlock, author of Faith for the Curious: How an Era of Spiritual Openness Shapes the Way We Live and Help Others Follow Jesus. James and Mark discuss Mark's research about the spiritual curious in the United States, the relative lack of curiosity in the church, and how Christians might think about evangelism and discipleship differently. To connect with James, visit usefultogod.com or get his latest book Serpents and Doves: Christians, Politics, and the Art of Bearing Witness on amazon.com. You can also take the Serpents and Doves online course here. You can purchase Mark's book at amazon.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Our kids aren't growing up in a culture that supports following Jesus. Yet kids and teens are spiritually curious. How can we reach the spiritual curious with the good news of Jesus? How can we help our kids engage their friends about faith? Mark Matlock, senior fellow at Barna, is here to explain the culture we live in and why spiritual openness is on the rise. Sharing from his book, Faith for the Curious, you'll learn: 2:05 What does it really mean to be curious? 8:30 How do we give space for curiosity and still give our kids guidance? 13:05 How to have essential conversations with your kids when they are curious about the “wrong” things 18:36 Living in Digital Babylon 21:28 Helping our kids reach their spiritually curious friends 26:48 How to create opportunities to talk about faith using curiosity Mark Matlock is an author, senior fellow at Barna, the founder of WisdomWorks, and currently serves as the Executive Director of Urbana for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Mark's books include Faith for Exiles, and today we're talking about his new book, Faith for the Curious. Learn more about Mark Matlock and his book Faith for the Curious on his website. https://markmatlock.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

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Tim and Joel continue the discussion on the intersection of technology and discipleship. Topics range from applying Vygotsky's theories to faith formation, a Christian response to the creator economy, and whether we exist in a digital Babylon in Australia as posited by Mark Matlock and Davie Kinnaman in their book Faith For Exiles.00:00 Intro01:15 Tim's expedition to Chicago14:36 Applying Vygotsky's theories in faith formation26:06 Dangers of the creator economy and a Christian response49:24 Discipling in a digital Babylon when gospel inoculation is commonDISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODEChildren's Spirituality SummitLev VygotskyJean PiagetHow I Became A Full-Time Youtuber From a Garden ShedMatt D'AvellaAli AbdaalAlex Hormozi Joel's SubstackDavid KinnamanFaith for Exiles, by Mark Matlock and Dave KinnamanCONTACT USShock Absorber Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.auShock Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shopCheck out what else Soul Revival is up to here

Being in charge of a youth program can be a daunting task but incredibly rewarding in the process as you navigate the waters that teens are going through to lead them to Christ but what if you could avoid some of the challenges that are prevalent in young youth ministries? Come join the conversation as Brent sits down with Mark Matlock, the CEO of WisdomWorks, LLC, as they talk about different blindspots in leadership and what can be done to preemptively work towards these blindspots to make them less of an issue in your youth ministry. You can listen to this episode on all your preferred podcast providers. We would also love to have you join the conversation if you would like to be on the show! Shoot us a message on social media (@talkstudentmin) or an email (podcast@studentministryconversations.org) to get a time set for you to be on the show. Show notes can be found on our website: www.studentministryconversations.org Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/F8ZdWkwF7dM Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentmin Facebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations" Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusic Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop Be A Patreon Subscriber! https://www.patreon.com/talkstudentmin

It's been observed that actions speak louder than words. The same is true for how your kids can see that your faith is authentic. John and Danny share how you can live out your faith by serving others and taking risks. Featuring David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Faith for Exiles" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-05-12?refcd=1492101Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/doubts-giftings/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/helping-kids-retain-their-faith-digital-product/?refcd=1450403If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

All of us as Christians have battled with doubts at some point. Instead of pretending like we have faith figured out, it's good to let our kids see us be honest about doubts we've wrestled with. John and Danny share why doing so is important, plus they'll share ways to encourage your child in the things he or she is good at. Featuring David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Faith for Exiles" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-05-12?refcd=1492101Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/doubts-giftings/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/helping-kids-retain-their-faith-digital-product/?refcd=1450403If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

In this episode of The Warrior Podcast, I speak with Mark Matlock. Mark is a seasoned non-profit leader, the founder of WisdomWorks, previous president of Youth Specialties, and is the current CEO of MOVEMENT.ORG. Mark has also authored more than twenty books for parents and teens and organized hundreds of ministry events nationwide for teens, parents and pastors. Most recently, Mark and Barna Group President David Kinnaman co-authored Faith for Exiles: Five Ways for a New Generation to Follow Jesus in Digital Babylon. During our conversation, Mark and I talk about his life growing up in California, his years of experience working in youth ministry, Faith For Exiles, and so much more. Let's go! Join The Warriors' Guild Text warrior to 828-307-0007 to join The Warriors' Guild. The Warriors' Guild is the official home for listeners of The Warrior Podcast and men who want to strive to be the husbands, fathers, leaders, or simply just the men God wants us to be. Episode notes and links HERE Donate to support our mission of helping men to become the husbands, fathers, and warriors that God created us to be. (Link will take you to Resist Movement, Inc., the parent company to The Warrior Podcast and The Warriors Guild. Resist Movement, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so all donations are tax deductible)

What do you do when your child isn't open to hearing the gospel? It might be that God will use a mentor to help bring your son or daughter back to the faith. John asks Danny about someone who had a huge influence on his own faith growing up. Featuring David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Faith for Exiles" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-05-12?refcd=1460802Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/mentors-who-influence-eternity/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/helping-your-teens-retain-their-faith-digital-download/?refcd=1460802If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Note: Meditation starts at 1:40 Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his Word. As you allow the Spirit to lead, you may be surprised by where he leads you. Once you've listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then head over to the next episode and catch the interview with author and non-profit leader Mark Matlock to hear where the Lord led him. If you would like to go deeper into the life of Moses, this series coincides with lesson 5 of Jodie's Bible study: Choose: A Study of Moses for a Life that Matters   You can find Jodie at Jodieniznik.com Instagram @creatingspaceforgod Facebook @jodieniznik Download your free Lectio Divina Guided journal here.   The exact verses read in this podcast are printed here for your use. Exodus 7:8-13 8 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, 9 “When Pharaoh says to you, ‘Perform a miracle,' then say to Aaron, ‘Take your staff and throw it down before Pharaoh,' and it will become a snake.” 10 So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and did just as the Lord commanded. Aaron threw his staff down in front of Pharaoh and his officials, and it became a snake. 11 Pharaoh then summoned wise men and sorcerers, and the Egyptian magicians also did the same things by their secret arts: 12 Each one threw down his staff and it became a snake. But Aaron's staff swallowed up their staffs. 13 Yet Pharaoh's heart became hard and he would not listen to them, just as the Lord had said.

Mark Matlock is a seasoned non-profit leader, the founder of WisdomWorks, and previous president of Youth Specialties. He is passionate about helping organizations adapt to changing times by turning research-based insights into impactful action. He's has authored more than twenty books for parents and teens. His most recent is called Faith for Exiles: Five Ways for a New Generation to Follow Jesus in Digital Babylon. He is also currently working on Emotionally Healthy Discipleship for teens with Pete Scazzero and a new book for Barna. Take a few minutes to meditate on Exodus 7:8-13 and then listen in to hear where God led Mark. Some highlights from our conversation: Mark used to make a living as a magician, so he lends some interesting insight into what might have been happening when the work of God was mimicked by Pharaoh's sorcerers. We also discuss how our efforts can produce “fruit” that appears real and good but may not endure if we aren't relying on God. Mark shares about his book, Faith for Exiles, and helps us learn what we can do to help disciple the next generation. You can find Mark at https://markmatlock.com/ You can find Mark's newest book here   Follow Mark on Instagram: @markmatlock On Facebook: MarkMatlock On Twitter @MarkMatlock   The exact verses read in this podcast are Exodus 7:8-13 8 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, 9 “When Pharaoh says to you, ‘Perform a miracle,' then say to Aaron, ‘Take your staff and throw it down before Pharaoh,' and it will become a snake.” 10 So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and did just as the Lord commanded. Aaron threw his staff down in front of Pharaoh and his officials, and it became a snake. 11 Pharaoh then summoned wise men and sorcerers, and the Egyptian magicians also did the same things by their secret arts: 12 Each one threw down his staff and it became a snake. But Aaron's staff swallowed up their staffs. 13 Yet Pharaoh's heart became hard and he would not listen to them, just as the Lord had said.  

With so many competing messages in the culture today, how can your teen retain his or her faith? John and Danny offer hope to parents on how to not be pessimistic about your son or daughter's faith. Featuring David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Faith for Exiles" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-05-12?refcd=1460802Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/real-faith-for-a-real-world/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/helping-your-teens-retain-their-faith-digital-download/?refcd=1460802If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When your son or daughter wants to discuss something difficult going on in the culture, your first reaction might be to shrink back in fear. However, that could be the perfect moment to share your faith. John and Danny give some helpful questions you can ask your kids when they want to talk about pressing cultural issues and entertainment. Featuring David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Faith for Exiles" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-05-12?refcd=1450403 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/where-is-god-in-this/#featured-resource-cta Listen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/helping-kids-retain-their-faith-digital-product/?refcd=1450403 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Sometimes as a parent, you want to make a decision. Yet, deep inside you feel like God is telling you to do something different. Danny tells John about a time he had to follow God's lead when he didn't feel like it, and provides some insights on how to hear from the Lord about your parenting. Featuring David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Faith for Exiles" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-05-12?refcd=1435802 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/how-to-hear-from-god-about-your-kids/#featured-resource-cta Listen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/helping-kids-retain-their-faith-digital-product/?refcd=1435802 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Sadly, many children who grew up in church have turned away from the faith. If you have a child who is far from God, we want to offer you some hope. John and Danny provide a dose of encouragement to parents whose child isn't walking with the Lord. Featuring David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Faith for Exiles" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-05-12?refcd=1435802 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/why-kids-leave-the-faith/#featured-resource-cta Listen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/helping-kids-retain-their-faith-digital-product/?refcd=1435802 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

At some point, your child must decide whether or not he or she will follow God. Sadly, many teens and young adults have walked away from the faith they were raised with. John and Danny share some common reasons why kids leave the faith, and offer a word of hope to parents whose child is far from God. Featuring David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Faith for Exiles" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-05-12?refcd=1423105 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/a-strong-faith-in-a-world-of-screens/#featured-resource-cta Listen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/helping-kids-retain-their-faith-digital-product/?refcd=1423105 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

How do you inspire your children to follow God in a world driven by screens? John and Danny talk about how to encourage your kids to engage the real-world, without compromising their values. Featuring David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Faith for Exiles" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-05-12?refcd=1423105 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/a-strong-faith-in-a-world-of-screens/#featured-resource-cta Listen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/helping-kids-retain-their-faith-digital-product/?refcd=1423105 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Your kids are growing up in a screen saturated world. With so many distractions, is real connection still possible? John and Danny share how if you want to be connected with your children, you need to start by modeling self control with your phone. Featuring David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Faith for Exiles" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-05-12?refcd=1410903 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/getting-technology-under-control/#featured-resource-cta Listen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/helping-kids-retain-their-faith-digital-product/?refcd=1410903 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Jessy and Caleb recap the Equip Youth Workers Conference. They discuss the key takeaways from talks by Major Al Newsome, Mark Matlock, and Michael Gurian.   Mark Matlock and David Kinnamon's book, Faith For Exiles: 5 Ways for a New Generation to Follow Jesus in Digital Babylon, can be purchased at this link. For more information about Michael Gurian's work, visit gurianinstitute.com. If you are interested in learning with the Gurian Institute, check out their virtual or in-person Summer Institute here.    https://www.youthdownsouth.org/ https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/youth  

In this episode, Greg sits down with former Executive Director of Youth Specialties and the founder of WisdomWorks Ministries, Mark Matlock. They discuss Greg's new e-book, The Failure of Youth Ministry and How to Fix It, and go into depth on how trends have led us to where we are now. Greg and Mark also speak with youth leader, Chris Bartley, to follow up on the discussion.   About The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast: Being a youth pastor can be a massive challenge on top of everything a youth leader must do today to help their youth ministry. Greg Stier has over thirty years of youth ministry experience and is here to help you with your youth group. The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast is all about helping youth leaders by using biblical analysis, stories from his own life, profiling leaders in youth ministry, and bringing in other experts in the Christian world. This is the perfect resource to learn how to be a youth leader with new episodes dropped the last Tuesday of every month. Watch the video form of the podcast on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/e0Hws901Xgc   About Greg: Greg Stier is a champion for unleashing this generation with the Gospel. As the founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries, he is driven to help the Church activate Christian teenagers to reach their friends. In the last 30 years, Greg has trained millions of youth leaders and students on how to relationally engage their world with the Good News of Jesus. A much sought-after speaker, Greg is a former pastor, church planter, youth leader, as well as author of numerous books. https://connect.dare2share.org/podcast​ Follow Greg Stier on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.stier/​ Follow Greg Stier on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregstier​ Follow Greg Stier on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregstier/​   About Dare 2 Share: Teenagers desperately need the hope of Christ and their peers are the best possible messengers of that hope. Imagine what could happen in our communities if every teen, everywhere, heard the Gospel from a friend. That's why Dare 2 Share comes alongside the Church to help equip teens to share their faith and youth leaders to build youth ministries that advance the Gospel. For nearly 30 years, Dare 2 Share has been a leader in evangelism training resources and events, helping youth leaders overcome the challenges of building a thriving youth ministry that advances the Gospel and consistently reaches teenagers with the message of Jesus Christ.   About Mark Matlock: Mark was the former Executive Director of Youth Specialties and the founder of WisdomWorks Ministries. He is an ordained minister and youth pastor who lives in Dallas. He co-authored the book Dirty Faith with Audio Adrenaline. He also wrote Freshman: The College Student's Guide to Developing Wisdom. Mark has served as an advisor and consultant to many global youth ministries and has been a partner of Dare 2 Share for many years. He is currently serving as Interim CEO for Movement.org.   Barna: https://www.barna.com/about/mark-matlock/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/markmatlock Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mark-Matlock/e/B001ITTV3O%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share    

Mark Matlock is the Insight Lead for Barna Group, the leading research group for the intersection of faith and culture. Mark is also the co-author, with David Kinnaman, of Faith For Exiles: 5 Ways for a New Generation to Follow Jesus in Digital Babylon. Mark will be a special guest speaker at Equip 2022. Caleb discusses with Mark his research in Faith For Exiles and what he might add to the book since it was published in 2019.   Series: Discipleship youthdownsouth.org

On this episode of the Thinking Christianly podcast, we have the privilege of discussing J.P.'s newly released book, A Simple Guide to Experience Miracles. Jordan, J.P., and Stan share stories from their lives and the lives of others and evaluate whether or not the experience is a miracle or merely a coincidence. You will be encouraged and challenged by this conversation about God's work in our day-to-day lives!In this podcast we discuss: The five types of miraclesHow to evaluate supernatural experiences with faith and reasonStories of God at workWhy we should talk with others about how God is revealing HimselfWhat it means to be “certain” and how this impacts our faithThe important distinction between “belief” and “knowledge”Resources mentioned during our conversation:JP Moreland, A Simple Guide to Experience Miracles: Instruction and Inspiration for Living Supernaturally in Christ (with free Kindle preview!)JP Moreland, Kingdom Triangle: Recover the Christian Mind, Renovate the Soul, Restore the Spirit's PowerJP Moreland, Love Your God with All Your Mind: The Role of Reason in the Life of the SoulJP Moreland, Scaling the Secular City: A Defense of ChristianityJP Moreland and Mark Matlock, Smart Faith: Loving Your God with All Your MindJP Moreland and Klaus Issler, The Lost Virtue of Happiness: Discovering The Disciplines of The Good LifeJP Moreland, Finding Quiet: My Story of Overcoming Anxiety and the Practices that Brought PeaceJP Moreland and Gary Habermas, Beyond Death: Exploring the Evidence for ImmortalityCraig S. Keener, Miracles Today: The Supernatural Work of God in the Modern WorldLee Strobel, The Case for Heaven: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for Life After DeathJohn Burke, Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God's Promises, and the Exhilarating Future That Awaits You

In this episode, we chat with Mark Matlock, co-author of Faith for Exiles: Five Ways for a New Generation to Follow Jesus in Digital Babylon. Mark has spent the past 20 years researching the church's impact on young adults, and has unique insight on what helps and hinders young adults in their walk with Christ. With the recent launch of our young adults ministry, this episode highlights the ways we can come alongside, empower, and learn from young adults in our church.   

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Lindsay and Ryan talk about the differences between the “gathered” and the “scattered” church and discuss ways that the church encourage members to be the church even when we are not gathered together. Book Recommendations:  Imagine Church: Releasing Whole Life Disciples by Neil Hudson Faith for Exiles: 5 Ways for a New Generation to Follow Jesus by David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock

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Gen Z is emerging as an increasingly influential generation—a trend that is only likely to continue in the years to come. Mark Matlock outlines research on the preceptions of Gen Z.  Then, Gen Z leaders Sadie Robertson Huff and Gabrielle Odom talk about how to best reach this generation.

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Mark Matlock is back for part 2 of a conversation about Growing in Wisdom. This episode unpacks the seven marks of a wise person and explains how the hero's journey applies to helping our kids find wise influencers. Mark walks us through cultural changes with how we pass down wisdom followed by practical ways we can accelerate wisdom acquisition for our kids. Seven Marks of A Wise Person: Trusts in God Walks in healthy relationships Seeks God's council Speaks carefully Is self-controlled Manages their resources Lives in peace James 1:5 "And if anyone longs to be wise, ask God for wisdom and he will give it! He won't see your lack of wisdom as an opportunity to scold you over your failures but he will overwhelm your failures with his generous grace." Culture expert and veteran youth pastor, Mark Matlock, will help you line your family's story up with God's story in the world around you, helping you raise wise children who have the character, values, and mission that allows them to go out into the real world and live out a real faith. Raising Wise Children explores these themes: Helping your child make decisions The importance of failure Knowing God's story for your family Changing the story your family is in The pursuit of wisdom, and much more God has placed us here to interact with and represent him to the world by engaging with the culture—not retreating from it. Raising Wise Children: Handing Down the Story of Wisdom (Mark Matlock)