Podcast appearances and mentions of Matt Peterson

In this episode, Zach talks about the new trail system being constructed to access the popular site known as Blue Pool on the McKenzie River east of Eugene. Urness talks with Willamette National Forest recreation program manager Matt Peterson about what the new $3.4 million system will showcase and the reason for it. Also known as Tamolitch Falls, the site has become one of the most popular, overrun and often troubled sites in the Central Cascades. There have been frequent accidents and issues with parking.

From God's grand finale of creation, to the body of Christ referred to as His Bride, women are highly valued and equal heirs of the great salvation Jesus provides. In this Mother's Day message, Matt shares not only about honoring the mothers among us, but to honor women in general as equal partners with incredible calling, purpose and value.

During our semi-annual Outdoor Service, Matt shares part 2 of the Holy Spirit series, diving into the gifts of the Holy Spirit. This Spirit of God is the more of God, the nearness of God and God Himself dwelling in us to change us from who we have been into what He wants us to be.

From the very beginning, God created and gave help to mankind. After Jesus finished His work on earth, His final action was to send the greatest help, the Holy Spirit to live within and aid mankind internally, as heaven's residing power within us. We have the help that we need to do all that He desires to do in the earth through us. The Helper lives inside of us.

Easter Sunday is a celebration of the most significant events in history - Death, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus. Jesus stepped into human flesh and became the Lamb of God, dying for our sin and paying for our eternal life. He was then buried in a tomb and was dead for three days before resurrecting back to life in His earthly body and rising as a glorified Savior, defeating death, Hell and the grave. And He has invited us to follow Him and be filled with the same resurrecting Spirit that rose Him up.

God is love, love fulfills the law, and it is the love of God that we are invited to abide or live in daily. Apostle Paul describes what love is and what it is not. In this message, Matt goes through the "love chapter" of 1 Corinthians 13, highlighting the magnificent characteristics of love that are expressed through us as we choose to live the way of love.

The Pain McShlonkey Classic, aka the PMS, is the most important ski event in the world. While some may argue that the Olympics and the X Games are the crown jewels of snow, anyone who's been to Palisades for the PMS knows that, winning Saucers is more important than winning medals. Shane McConkey is the most important and arguably the best skier of our time, and that's why celebrating his legacy is so important. On top of his ski legacy, the dude was one of the funniest humans I've ever met, and he had the unique ability to make anyone and everyone feel like they were part of his inner circle. He's missed by so many and this podcast takes you behind the scenes on McConkey weekend! Pain McShlonkey Classic Show Notes: 4:00: Palisades crew and day 1 12:30: Matt Peterson 17:30: Mike Rosen 28:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Insta360 Cameras:  The only action sports cam that matters. Get a free gift with purchase over at the site. 20:00: Daron Rahlves 27:00: Cam Hoffman and Barb Gardner 29:00: Race Intro 34:00: Mike Rogge 36:00: Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 39:00: Tyler Curle 50:00: Mike AK

Love is an unfailing power, and we as followers of Jesus and hosts of the Holy Spirit have the ability to choose to love people in various ways. One of those ways is to celebrate and rejoice in and with others, particularly those in the household of faith.

In this fourth part of The Way of Love series, Matt reads the Apostle John's beautiful understanding of the essence of God and the motivation and action of God all being love. The love that supersedes feeling, emotion where He has chosen to love and demonstrate that love to us. In turn, we are invited to live in His love and share it with others. This is the way of love, choosing to love others from the overflow of the love that has filled us.

We have been loved by God with a magnificent love. A love beyond feeling from God, that set in motion the coming of Jesus and His actions of love and sacrifice. Love is an action word. It is not a passive emotion, but action and motion. Loving others demonstrates that we abide in God, and God abides inside of us.

As children of God, made in the image of God and filled with His Spirit, we have love to give. Today, Matt highlights the Apostle John's instruction to not direct our love toward things in the world, but rather toward one another. This is the "new" commandment that Jesus established, to find ways to love one another, fulfilling all of the law. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

The closest disciple to Jesus and the one who received the greatest revelation from Jesus is the Apostle John. John's writings proclaim the revealed Jesus, His words, His commandments and His joy for us to receive through the way of love. In this sermon series, explore this way of love that Jesus lived and invited us into with Him. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Christmas is about the revealing of the Savior. A supernatural love and presence of God gave mankind a supernatural Savior - both fully man and fully God, born as a baby. He was prophesied and awaited for a thousand years and when He arrived, He came in the middle of the night, laid in a manger as the bread from heaven, the lamb of God and the light of the world that would give life to the world. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

In part two, we are continuing our focus on the person of Jesus, His roles, His love and His action. Jesus is the King of all Kings, and the one with all authority in heaven and earth, who came as King and redeemer of our lives. He has redeemed us and purchased us from slavery out of love for us, so that we would welcome Him as King of our hearts and lives. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Science observes the enormous positive effects of gratitude within the human body, promoting health and well-being. Complaining has the opposite effect, releasing harm on our bodies from within. The scriptures are replete with encouragement to be thankful, and the regeneration of our being by the Holy Spirit within us enables us to embrace gratitude in every circumstance, see with new eyes and become a joy to God with our thanksgiving.

The creator of the heavens and the earth is also the savior of the world. Jesus, the highest name of all, means Salvation. He is the Savior of the world. He is the Light of the world and He is Resurrection and Life. He is above all and through Him all things are held together. The greatest mystery of all is that we can be united with Him - living in union with the Lord of all.

At the Gates of Hell, the very place where Baal and Pan were worshipped and sacrificed to, Jesus brought His disciples and asks them to share who they think He is. Jesus affirms for the first time that He is the Son of the living God and the large rock that His church will be built upon. He then He gives them a key for His church to live in victory. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Trump calls for the arrest of congressional Democrats who urged U.S. troops to refuse illegal orders. Then, polls show more voters are feeling the pain of skyrocketing prices, while JD Vance defends Trump's economic policies and asks the American people for “a little patience”. Plus, the White House is selling some of the America's most advanced fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, even amid warnings the move could threaten national security. Peter Baker, David Drucker, Doug Jones, Dan Nathan, Matt Peterson, Kevin Baron, and Laura Barron-Lopez join The 11th Hour this Thursday night. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We have an unfair advantage. We have the Holy Spirit actually living inside of us to help us as we allow Him. One of the actions of the Holy Spirit is to renew our minds and transform us so that we can think and live like Jesus thinks and lives. The person with the renewed mind thinks and lives counter-culturally as an awakened Son or Daughter of the King. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

SNAP benefits and Obamacare are hanging in the balance as the Shutdown drags on – US and China reach another "framework" for a deal as Trump ices out Canada – & an American farmer on the impact of Trump's trade war. Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, Larry Sabato, Barry Ritholtz, Matt Peterson, John Bartman, and Mark Mckinnon join The 11th Hour this Monday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An angel told the Apostles to share "the whole message of this life." The gospel or good news or message of this life is a story - the story of what God has done in Jesus. We have this message to tell and the world is ready to hear it. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Jesus said that we are both Light and Salt in the world. We are to shine in dark places and be a flavoring agent wherever we are. In our dark world, God has chosen us to be the ambassadors of His Kingdom who shine with His love and bring hope everywhere we go. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Philip was a man full of faith and the Spirit of God who was selected to feed widows in the thriving church. He also began ministering in power and changing Samaria before being sent by an Angel to meet an African dignitary who would bring the gospel to the African continent. Upon hearing Philip's sharing of Jesus in the scriptures, the African dignitary responds at the sight of water: "what prevents me from being baptized?" A heart response to the invitation of God for everyone.

The government heads toward a shutdown tomorrow at midnight, as a high-stakes White House meeting between the president and congressional leaders of both parties ends with no progress. Then, the Labor Department warns there may be no jobs report this Friday due to the potential government shutdown. Plus, Trump's federal takeover continues as he orders the National Guard into both Chicago and Portland. Susan Glasser, Sam Stein, Luke Broadwater, Matt Peterson, Brendan Greeley, and Mark Joseph Stern join The 11th Hour this Monday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Throughout history and the revelation of the scriptures, God speaks in numerous ways. A part of the adventure and privilege of our life as a child of God is to "seek" God - listening for the ways that He is communicating with us and partnering with Him in bringing heaven to earth. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

God is still speaking and we are His children. He communicates in a myriad of ways and a part of the journey with God and adventure in our life with Him is discovering the ways that He is communicating to us. Today, Matt shares a few different ways that God may be communicating with you. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Every 'born-again' follower of Jesus is in the family of God and has access and relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This relationship means hearing God speak to us personally, learning what His voice sounds like and having a life-long adventure of discovering and getting to know Him. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

The gospel of the Kingdom isn't just talk or impressive words, it includes power. Power to save, power to heal, power to forgive, power to deliver, power to do the impossible. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

The President declares 'we're going in' as he vows to send the National Guard to Chicago, but no word on when. Then, Congress releases thousands of pages related to Jeffrey Epstein, but so far, most of the information appears to have already been made public. Plus, a conversation with Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, whose state is leading the charge against Trump's tariffs with a multi-state lawsuit that, so far, appears successful. Jeff Mason, Susan Glasser, Dan Rayfield, Stuart Stevens, Max Chafkin, Matt Peterson, and Jacob Soboroff join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

We were born into battle and born-again into conflict, but Jesus has given us peace and victory. Regardless of our personality, we must deal with opposition, tension and conflict in nearly every sphere of life. Not run from it, but confront when necessary and stand in the midst of it with love and steadfast confidence in Jesus. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

What does it really take to build a successful textile recommerce model? Product lifetime extension and recommerce are widely seen as pillars of a circular economy, but moving beyond pilot projects requires more than ambition. Brands must confront operational, financial, and customer-facing challenges to scale recommerce in a way that delivers both impact and profit. In this episode, speakers from fashion, outdoor gear, and platform services share practical insights on what works, what stalls, and what it takes to grow textile recommerce models at scale. Recorded live at the CIRCULAR REPUBLIC FESTIVAL 2025, the panel brought together Christina Rosenberg from HUGO BOSS, Carl Warkentin from CIRCULAR REPUBLIC, Jens Oellrich from Bergzeit, Matt Peterson from Gore, and Max Grosse Lutermann from Trove to explore the barriers and enablers of circular resale strategies. This episode is part of our CIRCULAR REPUBLIC FESTIVAL 2025 series, created in partnership with CIRCULAR REPUBLIC to bring you the key debates and insights from this year's festival.

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Faith is a necessity in our lives, not a luxury. This currency of the kingdom is essential - essential to do the works of Jesus that believers are all invited to do and essential to live as a partner with God in the earth. Jesus marvels at the follower who lives by faith. We are called to live by faith, not by sight and we must exercise the faith that we have so that it will grow and the lives of others will be changed. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Although living in a world driven by selfishness, the elevation of intellect and the pursuit of riches, we are called and invited to live much differently. We are invited to live a life of Faith in God. Trusting in His ways, following Him into the unknown, always aware that Jesus actually lives inside of us.

Matt Peterson, Vice President of Ticket Sales and Premium Seating at the San Francisco Giants, joins Sports Geek. Matt shares insights on the evolution of ticketing from paper to digital, the importance of data-driven decision making in pricing strategies, and how the Giants continue to innovate in premium seating experiences. Discover what makes the Giants' organisational culture special and why so many executives have long tenures with this storied MLB franchise.  Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/the-evolution-of-ticket-sales-matt-peterson-sf-giants/

At the perfect time, God sent Jesus into the world. Jesus brought with Him the Kingdom of Heaven and He left it here while encouraging us to pursue, receive, proclaim, demonstrate and pray it. The Kingdom of Heaven is within us and we are here as carriers and dispensers of the robust domain of heaven, sharing it throughout the whole world before the end comes. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

The Gospel of the Kingdom of Heaven, isn't just sharing about the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. It includes the presentation and demonstration of the nearby and accessible domain of heaven that includes love, peace, joy, healing and freedom to all receive and enter it. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Jesus came to earth doing the impossible and bringing heaven's words to earth. Among all that He shared, Jesus talked the most about the mysterious and magnificent Kingdom of Heaven. In this series we explore what Jesus said and dive into this Kingdom that He said we should seek and pursue above everything else. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

After the resurrection of Jesus, the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost. He is God, coming to live inside of us - helping us, revealing Jesus, comforting us and giving us power to be His witnesses throughout the earth. He is for all who believe from the 1st century to this very day. This Spirit of God is the more of God, the nearness of God and God Himself dwelling in us to change us from who we have been into what He wants us to be. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

The Holy Spirit is the undiluted third person of the trinity, who the Father sent as the great helper and surprise of heaven to live within His new creation. God gave Adam a helper in Eve and God gave all of his sons and daughters the greatest helper in His very own Spirit to do the works of Jesus in the earth through them. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

The religious spirit is an anti-Christ spirit that attempts to worm it's way into every mind and heart, becoming a counterfeit spirituality that is devastating. As followers of Jesus, we must too be aware of the devices of the enemy and remain true in our devotion to Jesus and faith in Him alone, not our own works, efforts or law. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Throughout the ages, the religious spirit has attempted to supplant the work of Jesus. It has wormed it's way into every religion, group and denomination, and is truly an anti-Christ spirit. Matt highlights how we are to be aware of these scheme's, so that we can remain focused on Jesus and find our identity in what He has done on our behalf. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

The Lamb of God, the Savior of the world has Risen from the Dead. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Jesus invites all of His followers into something new and full of promise - the invitation of abiding in Him and His love. Abiding in Jesus and His love is both the secret and the power-source producing fruitfulness and answered prayer. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

In a recent discussion on the Valley Today, host Janet Michael welcomed notable guests Andy Gail from United Way Northern Shenandoah Valley's CEO, and Matt Peterson, the Executive Director for the John and Janice Wyatt Foundation. The conversation revolved around innovative efforts and collaborations aimed at improving early childhood education through the Campaign for Grade Level Reading. United Way Northern Shenandoah Valley was recently named to manage the program. The John and Janice Wyatt Foundation, established in 2019, has been passionately involved in supporting early childhood education. Matt Peterson shared that the foundation initially focused on providing grants in specific communities to back early childhood outreach, quality, and access. However, it quickly became evident that impacting the educational system required more than just targeted grants; it needed a community-wide effort. This realization led them to embrace the 'Campaign for Grade Level Reading,' a model aimed at unifying communities around early childhood education. The campaign emphasizes the importance of ensuring children reach grade-level reading by third grade, a critical milestone for their future academic and life success. According to Peterson, vast amounts of research highlight that if children do not achieve grade-level reading by third grade, their chances of future success dwindle significantly. This inflection point is crucial as education transitions from 'learning to read' to 'reading to learn,' and children who fall behind may find it exceedingly difficult to catch up. Seeing positive shifts in absenteeism rates and assessment scores over a short period is testament to the campaign's early success in Winchester, Virginia, and Dorchester County, Maryland. The collaborative approach the campaign has adopted allows for the pooling of resources and ideas, and leverages a national network of more than 350 communities. These shared experiences and best practices are pivotal in driving local impacts. An exciting aspect of the discussion was the various innovative initiatives currently underway. For instance, the laundromat reading program engages Hispanic families over a casual setting, promoting the importance of education and literacy. Other programs include attendance competitions that reward students for regular attendance, transforming going to school into an exciting and rewarding activity. Peterson stressed the importance of a broad, inclusive approach incorporating parents, educational systems, and local governments. He highlighted that parents are pivotal in their children's educational journeys. Therefore, educating parents about the importance of early literacy is a crucial component of the campaign. While highlighting the indispensable role United Way Northern Shenandoah Valley has played in the campaign's progress, Andy Gail remarked on the power of collaboration. Janet's double role as the host and chair of the United Way Northern Shenandoah Valley board was humorously noted, showcasing the deeply interconnected community working together towards this common goal. As they wrapped up, Gail recognized the honor and responsibility of United Way Northern Shenandoah Valley leading this change. With optimism and gratitude, he looks forward to furthering this mission, striving to bring about substantial improvements through collective efforts and sustained community engagement. The conversation concluded with an open invitation to the community to participate, ask questions, and become part of this transformative journey. The unyielding message was that together, the community can achieve great milestones in ensuring every child has the chance to succeed through education.