Podcast appearances and mentions of Matthew Sleeth

Do you want to be deeply rooted? Do you want to be like a tree with deep roots that go deep in your faith? Do you want depth? Oh friend---This is something I am so passionate about. It is the title of my podcast and it is the title of my book. So I thought today I would share with you more about being deeply rooted, about having depth, and share the books along the way that I learned so much from. Depth Podcast Episode links and Book Recommendations to Grow your Roots Deep: *Depth: Growing Through Heartbreak to Strength by Jodi Snowdon. What if your greatest heartbreak catapults you to your greatest growth? (see below for more podcast episodes about my book) Depth Podcast Episode 215: I share about Jennifer Tucker's book, *Breath as Prayer. She has a new book called *Present in Prayer where she shares all about growing roots! *Thrive by Mark Hall (the cover of this book captivated me and began my journey to discover depth!) *Detours by Tony Evans (an amazing book about the life of Joseph and how he grew deep roots in his faith through detours) Depth Podcast Episode 114: I talk with Banning Liebscher about his book, *Rooted: The Hidden Places Where God Wants to Develop You. He says that God wants to grow you on the inside before he ever grows you on the outside. This hidden growth is so important. Depth Podcast Episode 115: I share practically how to grow deeper roots! Depth Podcast Episode 210 with Angie Baughman on the 5 Step Bible Study Method. More Episodes on my book, *Depth: Growing Through Heartbreak to Strength Episode 146 (Behind the Scenes of the book & 3 year anniversary of the podcast- 2022) Episode 147 (Reading Chapter 1 of the Depth Book) Episode 148 (Going in Depth About Depth) Episode 192 (Happy 1st birthday of the book, Depth) For those walking through grief- I highly recommend Episodes 188-196 where I do one episode for each letter in my STRENGTH Acrostic in my book! See details below: Seek God and Invite Him into the Pain -- Depth Podcast Episode 188 Tearfully Allow Yourself Time to Grieve and Process the Emotions -- Depth Podcast Episode 189 Replace your Finite View with God's Infinite Perspective -- Depth Podcast Episode 190 Embrace God's Character Development in the Midst of the Chaos -- Depth Podcast Episode 191 Never Lose Sight of God's Grace -- Depth Podcast Episode 193 Give Praise to God Even as Your Heart Breaks -- Depth Podcast Episode 194 Trust God is Good When Your Mind is Doubting and You Don't Understand -- Depth Podcast Episode 195 Honestly Share Your Story and Help Another Hurting Heart -- Depth Podcast Episode 196 Other episodes on trees and growing deep roots that I did not share about in the episode: Depth Podcast Episode 80 with Jennifer Dukes Lee on her book, *Growing Slow. We talk about growing through the seasons. Depth Podcast Episode 112: I talk with Dr. Matthew Sleeth about his book, *Reforesting Faith. The sub-title is “What Trees Teach Us About the Nature of God and His Love for Us.” Depth Podcast Episode 212: I share about Lara Casey's book, *Cultivate: A Grace-Filled Guide to Growing an Intentional Life *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

Take a peek at the Colson Fellows Program through three women who are in the middle of it! Brooke Colón, the Colson Fellows Director, gives us a glimpse at the Program and how it can transform your faith. Then, Martha and Grace, two current Colson Fellows-in-Training, share how the Program has challenged their thinking and strengthened their faith.    How Now Shall We Live? by Chuck Colson  Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis  Knowing God by J.I. Packer  2025 Colson Center National Conference      Lent is a time to reflect on our need for salvation, repent of our sins, and prepare to celebrate Christ's resurrection with deep gratitude. Our team has created a free guide with weekly hymns, prayers, and artwork to help prepare your heart for Easter. Join the Strong Women community and download your free copy today at colsoncenter.org/lent.   Mental illness and suicide rates have reached critical levels in our culture. As Christians, we have an opportunity to share the hope and healing of Christ with those who feel hopeless. That's why the Colson Educators created Hope Always: How to be a Force for Life in a Culture of Suicide. In this free online course, Dr. Matthew Sleeth explores today's mental health challenges, highlights how Scripture speaks to sufferers, and provides practical guidance for how we can talk about suicide prevention in our families, churches, and schools. Sign up for Hope Always today and learn how to be a force for life in the places God has called you. You can sign up today at colsoneducators.org.    The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women    Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/  https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc   

Have you ever listened to or felt your heart beat? It's an amazing sound, but what exactly is happening as our hearts beat all day, every day? Dr. Matthew Sleeth joins us to share about God's amazing designs in the human heart.Here's our trail map:What Is the Cardiovascular System?What Is the Heart Made Of?What Important Job Does the Heart Do? How Does Blood From Our Hearts Help Our Cells?How Can We Love God With All of Our Heart?Episode Links:Blessed Earth - Biblically-based stewardship of creation: https://blessedearth.org/Reforesting Faith: What Trees Teach Us About the Nature of God and His Love for Us: https://www.amazon.com/Reforesting-Faith-Trees-Teach-Nature/dp/073529177224/6: A Prescription for a Healthier, Happier Life: https://www.amazon.com/24-Prescription-Healthier-Happier-Life/dp/1414372280Almost Amish: One Woman's Quest for a Slower, Simpler, More Sustainable Life: https://www.amazon.com/Almost-Amish-Womans-Simpler-Sustainable/dp/1414326998/Explore Apologia's curriculum and classes: https://www.apologia.com/Apologia's Human Anatomy and Physiology course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/apologia-advantage-set-anatomy-physiology-with-junior-notebooking-journal/Save 15% on a Premium Starter Kit from Branch Basics. Ditch toxins and protect your cells with human-safe and animal-safe cleaning products from Branch Basics. Use the code NATURE at www.branchbasics.com/nature The Ology: Ancient Truths, Ever New: https://www.amazon.com/Ology-Ancient-Truths-Ever-New/dp/194257228XHuman heart coloring page: https://erynlynum.com/human-heart-facts-for-kids/Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubListen to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast: https://podcast.schoolhouserocked.com/Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14 (NIV)“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)“Create in me a pure heart, God, and make my spirit right again.” Psalm 51:10 (NIV)“Trust the LORD with all your heart, and don't depend on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 (NCV)“Jesus answered, ‘Love...

Dr. Matthew Sleeth was a doctor who believed only in science… until science failed him. When science could no longer answer his deep questions, he went searching for answers elsewhere, and he found them only after stealing a Bible.Episode Links:Blessed Earth - Biblically-based stewardship of creation: https://blessedearth.org/Reforesting Faith: What Trees Teach Us About the Nature of God and His Love for Us: https://www.amazon.com/Reforesting-Faith-Trees-Teach-Nature/dp/073529177224/6: A Prescription for a Healthier, Happier Life: https://www.amazon.com/24-Prescription-Healthier-Happier-Life/dp/1414372280Dive in deeper with the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubOrder Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615

We are so excited to share this conversation with y'all!  Dr. Dub is back and full of the wisdom and action steps we needed.  We talk about the importance of living humbly regardless of your title or position and how to be more present with the people you encounter each day. Dr. Dub shares practical ways to focus our minds on scripture plus the daily & weekly disciplines that will change your life.  We also asked for his book recommendations which inadvertently led us to our very own "book colloquium" (stay tuned!) and of course, we talk about our beloved college students and all the ways they bring us hope for the future.  Y'all will love this conversation and will learn so much from Dr. Dub. We sure did!   People think we have less agency than we actually do.   We can take control of when we respond on social media. Prayer: Lord help me to love well the people you have given me to love  Let's create the space we really want for people.  Daily reminder: scripture before anything else and scripture above everything else.  Don't apologize for patterns in your own life that bring health and life and flourishing.  For sabbath to work, we have to be intentional about it.  Nobody likes discipline in the moment but then you see the fruit it bears and it's always worth it.   Dr. Dub's book recommendations: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Mark Comer  A Non-Anxious Presence : How a Challenging and Complex World will Create a Remnant of Renewed Christian Leaders by Mark Sayers  24/6: A Prescription for a Happier, Healthier Life by Matthew Sleeth  The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction by Justin Whitnell Earley    If you want to learn more about Union University, check out the website www.uu.edu or email Fran at fthomas@uu.edu - we also have a fee waiver fee if you plan to apply!  Simply use the word TALK on the application. Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body." We LOVE connecting with you!    Join our Facebook group   • Follow us on Instagram • Follow us on TikTok   • Follow us on Pinterest

Mental health - two words that typically bring a stereotype image to people's minds. Maybe the person who is wandering on the street, the relative who acts erratic, or a violent person hurting innocent people. But what about the outburst of anger that you didn't see coming? Or not being able to get out of bed for work? When invited to do something you love, you have no interest. On this weeks show, former ER doctor Matthew Sleeth talks about mental health in todays world, and what it looks like in our culture and day to day life. Topics include: Mad=sad Relationship between “dark eyes” and dark soul Suicide trends in young people and how social media is involved Please consider buying a copy of Dr. Sleeth's book Hope Always: How to be a force for life in a culture of suicide https://www.amazon.com/.../dp/1496450019/ref=mp_s_a_1_1... (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

Matthew Sleeth, MD, a former emergency room physician and chief of the hospital medical staff, resigned from his position to teach, preach, and write about faith.  Dr. Sleeth has spoken at more than one thousand churches, campuses, and events, including serving as a monthly guest preacher at the Washington National Cathedral. Recognized by Newsweek as one of the nation's most influential Christian leaders, Dr. Sleeth is the executive director of Blessed Earth and author of numerous articles and books. He lives in Lexington, Kentucky, with Nancy, his wife of more than four decades. Their grown children serve with their families in full-time parish ministry and as medical missionaries in Africa. We're talking to one of the more interesting people on the planet today, Dr. Matthew Sleeth, who is going all in on becoming a “force for life in a culture of death” in realms as varied as creation care to suicide prevention to the practice of Sabbath. Katherine and Matthew exchange vulnerable stories of their rock-bottom moments and the ways God has miraculously transformed their relationship to suffering. Matthew dispels the taboo around suicide by offering biblical honesty, comfort, and hope for the massive number of us grappling with absolute despair in our stories. If you need real hope in the hard stuff today, this episode is for you. What We'll Cover: Forming a prayer life that looks more like wrestling and less like a wishlist How to stop waiting for miracles and start recognizing the miracles we're experiencing here and now Realistic practices to help us do the things we don't want to do by putting them into perspective and recognizing where God is at work What the story of God's word has to say about suicide ---- Want a little hope in your inbox? ⁠⁠Sign up for the Hope Note⁠⁠, our twice-a-month digest of only the good stuff, like reflections from Katherine and a curated digest of the Internet's most redemptive content: https://hopeheals.com/hopenote Get to know us: ⁠⁠Hope Heals⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/ ⁠⁠Hope Heals Camp⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/camp ⁠⁠Mend Coffee⁠⁠: https://www.mendcoffee.org/ Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals/

“Suicide is a disease for which prevention is the only acceptable treatment.”- Dr. Matthew Sleeth author of Hope Always: How To Be A Force For Life In A Culture Of Suicide. Suicide. It's a cold, frustrating and gross word. When you hear it, someone comes to mind, someone personal. 130 people everyday will take their own life in America. About 5 an hour. Thats the highest percent per population - more than any other country. That's not including accidental overdoses. “Hope Always is a guide for people who currently deal with, have dealt with, or will deal with suicide. It is for people who are struggling with suicidal ideation and the friends, family, colleagues, and church leaders who love them. At its core, this book is both an argument for life and a plan for preventing suicide. Throughout these pages, I will offer you a perspective not typically found in books about suicide. Here we will focus on why people did not commit suicide rather than on why they did. We will also examine the limitations of statistics and dig deeply into the role of faith in preventing suicide.” - Dr. Sleeth. Buy the book on Amazon.com (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

The three-digit number 988 is quickly becoming as much a part of our shared life as 911. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a national hotline that provides 24/7, free, and confidential mental health support to anyone in need. Within the first year, 5 million contacts were responded to. The numbers are staggering, and the hotline continues to find high-risk populations, including indigenous people, people with disabilities, and rural men.  But this remains a culturewide problem. From 2021 to 2022, the suicide rate increased by 2.6%. Christians have a significant role to play in offering hope. Parents, teachers, pastors, and other mentors need to be equipped to spot vulnerable young people and to connect with them, ultimately pointing them to Jesus Christ, the source of all hope. The “Hope Always” course featuring Dr. Matthew Sleeth is available online, can be accessed anytime, and can be studied alone or as part of a community committed to providing healing to hurting neighbors.   Go to educators.colsoncenter.org for more information.

Thanksgiving is associated with a specific day in a specific month. Can't you have Thanksgiving all year long? On this week's show, Chad and Kurt welcome Pastors Bob Russell and Matthew Sleeth into the studio to talk about living a life of thankfulness. There is a connection between cynicism and ungratefulness. Complaining can kill any chance of having a thankful attitude. Men, you can play a role in developing a spirit of thankfulness in your home. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

Thanksgiving is associated with a specific day in a specific month. Can't you have Thanksgiving all year long? On this week's show, Chad and Kurt welcome Pastors Bob Russell and Matthew Sleeth into the studio to talk about living a life of thankfulness. There is a connection between cynicism and ungratefulness. Complaining can kill any chance of having a thankful attitude. Men, you can play a role in developing a spirit of thankfulness in your home. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

Suicide is a tragic reality in our nation. According to some studies, 10 million Americans will consider taking their own life this year.  Former ER doctor, Matthew Sleeth believes Christians – and our churches – should be the first to offer hope.  Are we prepared?  Combining medical principles with Biblical wisdom, Dr. Sleeth will give us the tools we need to help our struggling loved ones and friends.  988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - click here or dial 988  

“From the fall of man, the rest of the Bible is the story of man coming back to the tree of life. ”Question: What is the most mentioned living thing in the Bible, other than God and people? Answer: Trees On this week's show, author Matthew Sleeth MD (MatthewSleethMD.com) talks about his new book “Reforesting Faith - what trees teach us about the nature and love of God.” Matthew reminds us that the tree is THE major metaphor in the Bible. Every main character and event in the Bible is associated with or linked to a tree. Yet over the years, trees have been eradicated from the scriptures by theologians. Why? Matthew gives us a unique and powerful perspective on something that God loves very dearly. He says,“God loves trees, He gives them a ring on every one of their birthdays.” (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

Dr. Matthew Sleeth and Carmen wrap up their conversation around the 10 pillars of the Christian faith, looking at the power of gratitude and how it transforms our hearts and attitudes. Church planter Jeff Christopherson, author of the novel "Once You See," talks about the temptation of paternalism, seeing our Western way of doing church as the best way and that majority world Christians should follow our ways. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

According to the Associated Press, nearly 50,000 people committed suicide last year, an absolute record in terms of raw numbers and the highest rate in nearly a century. Though, as one scholar noted, there's always the chance that the numbers are up on account of better reporting, that doesn't explain the consistent increase in these numbers over the last two decades. Something is broken in the United States, and it's us.  Why, in the most prosperous time to be alive in human history, do so many think that they would be better off dead? Nor do these numbers about suicide tell the complete story. Along with the dramatic increase in substance-abuse-related deaths, particularly opioids, deaths related to alcohol abuse and other addictions, and the suicide-by-slaughter of mass shootings, we face an outbreak of what is being called “deaths of despair.”  Some of this could be the result of an increasingly vitriolic cultural environment. After all, it is hard to be hopeful when everyone is yelling at everyone else. Students in particular are victims of the ubiquity of smartphones and their amoral algorithms. And although the economy has, over the same period, seen incredible expansion overall, places like the Rust Belt now mirror the frustrations of inner cities as industries disappear along with opportunities for meaningful labor.  In addition to these structural concerns, we're also living downstream from particularly destructive ideas. For decades, American society has been steadily stripped of those meaning-making stories that made it, specifically the religious framing that placed our lives as part of something bigger. For even longer, we've been telling ourselves that transcendent things like truth, beauty, and goodness are imaginary, and that we are nothing more than matter in motion on a “pale blue dot” adrift in the heavens.  The more recent orthodoxies of Critical Theory preach self-loathing as the only means of salvation, while at the tail end of the sexual revolution, our identities have been uprooted, tethered only to what we feel and are willing to self-determine. In the process, we've created a culture of victimhood, much of it fabricated, and have positioned it as the goal of life.  All of this is a powerful recipe for social and individual instability, but that's not all. Voices of the state and media have, in the last several years, marketed suicide as a positive choice, the final solution to life's problems, and the final expression of autonomy and, thus, dignity. A growing number of U.S. states and the nation of Canada have embraced and now sell suicide to their citizens, using the language of “medical assistance.” Though what they provide is neither. Argued with language of autonomy and avoiding suffering, the end result is always more death. By making it an option, we've made suicide more likely.  All this weighs most of all upon our neighbors and friends struggling with mental illnesses. In a culture broken and enmeshed by meaninglessness, double damage is done to these hurting souls. If we hope to prevent our neighbors from dying too soon, we'll first have to help them answer the question: “What is there to live for?”. A life without meaning will remain empty, no matter how much we try to fill it with prosperity, status, technological gadgets, “autonomy,” infinite choice, and distraction.   To borrow from Thomas Aquinas, an increasingly secular culture removes any real conviction we have that it's even possible to “share in the goodness of God.” Thus, it'll take the Church, both as an institution and as individuals, to reach those who are hurting. Remaining open to our own pains and struggles, we can place them within a larger framework of meaning and hope. Christians, too, battle with despair but while knowing it will not have the final word. Christ does, so hope does.  To better prepare to offer this hope in this fragile moment, please consider our “Hope Always” course featuring Dr. Matthew Sleeth. This course is available online, can be accessed anytime, and can be studied alone or as part of a community committed to providing healing to hurting neighbors. Go to educators.colsoncenter.org for more information.  This Breakpoint was co-authored by Dr. Timothy Padgett. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org. 

Dr. Matthew Sleeth has an interesting perspective.  He is a medical doctor and deeply committed to God's Word.  His love for God and people has lead him write and speak about suicide.  Join us as he shares there is always hope in Christ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Stonestreet and Maria Baer remember the lives and legacies of two remarkable people of faith. They also discuss new information regarding the alleged mass graves at Canadian boarding schools and how the Church should view singlehood.     — Recommendations — "Fresh off a Supreme Court Win, the Praying Coach Takes the Field" Lighthouse Voices Event: Dr. Matthew Sleeth   Section 1 - Remembering the Legacies of People of Faith "Former Minnesota Gov. Al Quie Dies at 99" Alice K. Noebel Obituary  Section 2 - The The "Mass Graves" Hoax in Canada "No Human Remains Found Two Years After Claims of ‘Mass Graves' in Canada" "Colorado Student Can Keep “Don't Tread on Me” Flag" Section 3 - Stories of the Week "The Church, Singles, and Calling" "Don't Blame Your Sins on Montana" "Jane Goodall, Avengers-Level Threat"

Dr. Matthew Sleeth held a Q&A session as part of a Night of Worship on the evening of August 6.   Those asking questions did not have a mic, so the empty space in the recording where there question would be has been cut for time.

Our guests today are Linda Noble and Linda Stewart, affectionately called “The Lindas.” I love how these two ladies in different seasons of life looked at the world around them and asked, “What is missing that we can add?” They tell us how they joined together to learn and then create something that offers a window into God's design for sex, which fits into the larger story that He wants to be known by us, and He uses His creation—including our own bodies—to pursue a relationship with us. I am excited for you to learn about how God has designed our bodies and our sexuality to invite us into a deeper relationship with Him. We must learn these big truths about God's design in order to invite the young people in our lives to grasp the significance of the gift of sex within marriage. Without the big picture, this seems like just a rule to follow instead of an invitation to flourish.    Before the Sex Talk: A Theology of the Body Perspective for Parents & Mentors by Linda Noble and Linda Stewart  Our Bodies Tell God's Story by Christopher West  Strong Women Episode 31. Our Bodies Proclaim the Gospel with Christopher West  THE Conversation Workshop podcast  THE Conversation Workshop blog   Seeking God: Finding Another Kind of Life with St. Ignatius and Dallas Willard by Trevor Hudson   Josh Glaser Regeneration Ministries  Eden Invitation  The House at the End of the World by Dean Koontz    In the fight against suicide, the Church has a vital role to play, but what does that look like in action? Our next Lighthouse Voices event on September 5 will help you answer that question. Our featured speaker is Dr. Matthew Sleeth, author of Hope Always: How to Be a Force for Life in a Culture of Suicide. Dr. Sleeth will help us understand the current suicide epidemic and share how Christians can fight against it and care for those who are struggling. This event will be offered both in-person and online, and you can register now at colsoncenter.org/lighthousevoices.  To help you live the Truth in a “my truth” world, we want to send you a copy of Alisa Childers' latest book, Live Your Truth and Other Lies. Request your copy by giving a gift of any amount to the Colson Center in August at colsoncenter.org/swchildersresource.   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women  Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/ 

Our guests today are Linda Noble and Linda Stewart, affectionately called “The Lindas.” I love how these two ladies in different seasons of life looked at the world around them and asked, “What is missing that we can add?” They tell us how they joined together to learn and then create something that offers a window into God's design for sex, which fits into the larger story that He wants to be known by us, and He uses His creation—including our own bodies—to pursue a relationship with us. I am excited for you to learn about how God has designed our bodies and our sexuality to invite us into a deeper relationship with Him. We must learn these big truths about God's design in order to invite the young people in our lives to grasp the significance of the gift of sex within marriage. Without the big picture, this seems like just a rule to follow instead of an invitation to flourish.   In the fight against suicide, the Church has a vital role to play, but what does that look like in action? Our next Lighthouse Voices event on September 5 will help you answer that question. Our featured speaker is Dr. Matthew Sleeth, author of Hope Always: How to Be a Force for Life in a Culture of Suicide. Dr. Sleeth will help us understand the current suicide epidemic and share how Christians can fight against it and care for those who are struggling. This event will be offered both in-person and online, and you can register now at colsoncenter.org/lighthousevoices.  To help you live the Truth in a “my truth” world, we want to send you a copy of Alisa Childers' latest book, Live Your Truth and Other Lies. Request your copy by giving a gift of any amount to the Colson Center in August at colsoncenter.org/swchildersresource.  The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women   Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/ 

Our guest today is Rachelle Starr, founder of Scarlet Hope. At 21, Rachelle felt God calling her to minister to women trapped working in strip clubs in her city of Louisville, KY. Today, she shares some of the stories she's witnessed over 16 years of building relationships through good food and introducing these women to the God who sees and loves them. Scarlet Hope is now in many major cities around the nation, working to bring the hope of the Gospel to places that are often overlooked.    Rachelle's Website Scarlet Hope  Outrageous Obedience: Answering God's Call to Shine in the Darkest Places by Rachelle Starr  Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times by John Eldredge  Discernment by Henri J.M. Nouwen  The Way of the Heart by Henri J.M. Nouwen  Tramp for the Lord by Corrie Ten Boom  S3 27: Looking Back and Looking Forward: Reflecting on Three Years of the Strong Women Podcast With Erin Kunkle     In the fight against suicide, the Church has a vital role to play, but what does that look like in action? Our next Lighthouse Voices event on September 5 will help you answer that question. Our featured speaker is Dr. Matthew Sleeth, author of Hope Always: How to Be a Force for Life in a Culture of Suicide. Dr. Sleeth will help us understand the current suicide epidemic and share how Christians can fight against it and care for those who are struggling. This event will be offered both in-person and online, and you can register now at colsoncenter.org/lighthousevoices.  To help you live the Truth in a “my truth” world, we want to send you a copy of Alisa Childers' latest book, Live Your Truth and Other Lies. Request your copy by giving a gift of any amount to the Colson Center in August at colsoncenter.org/swchildersresource.  The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women  Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/ 

Matthew Sleeth joins Carmen to continues to look at the pillars of the Christian Faith and how cultivating friendships is vital to helping each other in your spiritual life and growth. Psychologist Debra Fileta, author of "Reset," addresses the distortions we tell ourselves to honestly deal with our sins and shortcomings on the way to changing our lives for the better. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Dr. Matthew Sleeth was the guest preacher at First Methodist on Sunday, August 6.  This is the message he gave at the 10:30 a.m. worship service.  The message from the 9:00 service was published on Monday.  The message from the Night of Worship will be published next Thursday.

Dr. Matthew Sleeth shares his testimony and talks about the importance of keeping the Sabbath.  This is the message from the 9:00 service.

Dr. Matthew Sleeth joins Carmen to continue their discussion on the pillars of our faith, today talking about focusing on God and things that are true. Andy Partington, author of "Hope in Addiction: Understanding and Helping Those Caught in Its Grip," shares about what those in addiction experience, and how the church can help. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Matthew Sleeth joins Carmen to continue their discussion on the pillars of our faith, today talking about keeping our word even on the smallest things and committing to the practice each day. Sean Nolan, author of "Searching for God in Christianity," shares about the need for us to call on Him each day in prayer, no matter our circumstances. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Mental health - two words that typically bring a stereotype image to people's minds. Maybe the person who is wandering on the street, the relative who acts erratic, or a violent person hurting innocent people. But what about the outburst of anger that you didn't see coming? Or not being able to get out of bed for work? When invited to do something you love, you have no interest. On this weeks show, former ER doctor Matthew Sleeth talks about mental health in todays world, and what it looks like in our culture and day to day life. Topics include: Mad=sad Relationship between “dark eyes” and dark soul Suicide trends in young people and how social media is involved Please consider buying a copy of Dr. Sleeth's book Hope Always: How to be a force for life in a culture of suicide https://www.amazon.com/.../dp/1496450019/ref=mp_s_a_1_1...

It is May and Mental Health Awareness month. I can't think of anything better to focus on than our teens. I always loved working with teens, because I felt it was preventive medicine for their future. We have all heard the concerning statistics of how mental health issues are rising in teens. Suicide, anxiety and depression have skyrocketed (If you haven't listened to my Episode #80 on "Hope for the Problem of Suicide, w/Matthew Sleeth", check it out). This is only the start of the mental health issues, so it's hard to know where to focus.  What I have found over my 34+ years of counseling is that at the heart of most people's problems is Identity. And during the preteen/teen years is where this exploration hits a high note. Who am I? What is my value? What is my purpose? Am I seen, known, loved, accepted?  On this Podcast for the next 6 weeks, we will be focusing on the the journey of identity. In the cultural climate we are in, that means we need to address gender identity/confusion and gender dysphoria, because it seems this is the ‘measuring stick' youth (and adults) are being encouraged to use. As Christians' how do we help kids navigate this journey? My goal in this series is to have conversations; give information, educate, empower and equip parents, grandparents, leaders, and youth. I will not tell you what to do or how to think, although some of my opinions (as well as my guests) will come through.  I want us to think about these issues thoroughly and be equipped to help kids do the same. Today is an introduction and laying of the groundwork to these conversations. This is not the an easy topic to explore, but it's essential. We have an entire generation of youth who need hope and healing. Let's join together and help change their world. Resources:   Secular: *Brain Development: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/neuroscience/how-the-brain-develops *Partners For Ethical Care: “No Child is born in the wrong body”. https://www.partnersforethicalcare.com/?utm_campaign=a9048682-0163-4986-ba93-ee5f4f6ecb5a&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&utm_content=0647028a-3f6b-4ebe-b620-40dde3ccc412&cid=696458b6-640a-4b91-ba52-cc29ca6df33a *Scott Newgent: https://www.trevoices.org/  Fighting to stop childhood medical transition world-wide *Abigail Shrier "Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing our Daughters" ⁠https://www.abigailshrier.com/ *" Correction: Transgender Surgery Provides No Mental Health Benefit": https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2020/09/71296/ *Erin Friday: https://www.californiafamily.org/2023/02/california-mom-explains-how-she-rescued-her-daughter-from-transgenderism/ *Tavistock Gender Clinic closing: https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2023/04/22/i-worked-at-the-tavistock-gender-clinic-this-is-why-closing-it-was-the-right-move/   Christian Resources: * Dr. Ann E. Gilles, PhD. https://restoringthemosaic.ca/ *Sophia Galvin https://www.rainbowredemptionproject.com/ *Dr. Juli Slattery https://www.authenticintimacy.com/Juli    *Preston Sprinkle: https://www.centerforfaith.com/about/leadership/dr-preston-sprinkle *Lou Phillips: https:www.centerforfaith.com  *Sam Allberry: https://samallberry.com/  *Caleb Kaltenbach https://www.calebkaltenbach.com/  “Messy Truth” and “Messy Grace”  *Jackie Hill Perry, “Gay Girl, Good God”  https://jackiehillperry.com/ *Erwin W. Lutzer, "No Reason to Hide" *Rosaria Butterfield: https://rosariabutterfield.com/ "The Secret Life of an Unlikely Convert: AN ENGLISH PROFESSOR'S JOURNEY INTO CHRISTIAN FAITH" *Nancy Pearcy , "Love Thy Body”,  http://www.nancypearcey.com/  *Andrew Bunt, "Finding Your Best Identity: A Short Christian Introduction to Identity, Sexuality, and Gender” *Jonathan Morrow: https://www.jonathanmorrow.org/why-kids-need-a-biblical-worldview-and-where-to-start/             --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angel-h-davis/message

Dr. Matthew Sleeth joins Carmen talk about the importance in generosity, not just with money, but with our lives. UNW President Corbin Hoornbeek talks about we can help college students as they graduate or head home for summer.  He also addresses the stress in higher education as more colleges are closing. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Matthew Sleeth joins Carmen to talk about the power of not looking at each other but instead at Christ and why the revival currently taking place at Asbury has been building for more than a decade. Apologist Daniel DeWitt shares about the need for teenagers to find authenticity and a place to be vulnerable, because this is where we can really become known. Click here for today's show notes Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Matthew Sleeth joins Carmen to share about the practice of hospitality being a ministry act and the nourishment gained from genuine fellowship. Jason Romano, Director of Media for Sports Spectrum, talks about a team prioritizing spiritual growth alongside growth on the field and the Bible verses that have had great impact on the headliners of Sunday's matchup. Click here for today's show notes Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

This sermon was preached by Dr. Matthew Sleeth of Blessed Earth on Philippians 4:4–8 and is part of our series 40 Days of Prayer.

Dr. Matthew Sleeth joins Carmen to talk about the importance of setting aside time for the Lord and what pulls us away from the family harmony we all crave. BJ Thompson, author of “Awaken a Better You: 4 Simple Steps to Create the Life You Want,” shares about adjusting to times of transformation and the steps we need to take to be a blessing to those around us. Click here for today's show notes Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Matthew Sleeth joins Carmen to outline how we can better listen to God through engaging his Word. George Wood, author of "The Uncovery: Understanding the Power of Community to Heal Trauma," talks about the importance of churches for offering community to those enslaved by drugs. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Matthew Sleeth outlines putting God first in all that we do, what things compete with God for our attention, and how we can eliminate the distractions that keep us from growing deeper. Ronni Kurtz, author of "Fruitful Theology: How the Life of the Mind Leads to the Life of the Soul," talks about how theology fits into our pursuit to grow in Christian maturity. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Matthew Sleeth joins Carmen to share what it looks like to come to Jesus like a little child and why God doesn't always answer our prayers in the way we expect or had hoped. Trillia Newbell, author of "52 Weeks in the Word: A Companion for Reading through the Bible in a Year," talks about living as a new creation in Christ, while still not fully glorified. Click here for today's show notes Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Thanksgiving is associated with a specific day in a specific month. Can't you have Thanksgiving all year long? On this week's show, Chad and Kurt welcome Pastors Bob Russell and Matthew Sleeth into the studio to talk about living a life of thankfulness. There is a connection between cynicism and ungratefulness. Complaining can kill any chance of having a thankful attitude. Men, you can play a role in developing a spirit of thankfulness in your home. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

Thanksgiving is associated with a specific day in a specific month. Can't you have Thanksgiving all year long? On this week's show, Chad and Kurt welcome Pastors Bob Russell and Matthew Sleeth into the studio to talk about living a life of thankfulness. There is a connection between cynicism and ungratefulness. Complaining can kill any chance of having a thankful attitude. Men, you can play a role in developing a spirit of thankfulness in your home. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

Dr. Matthew Sleeth joins Carmen to talk about how we can better listen to God through engaging his word.  Faith Radio's Angela Smith shares about this year's Reading the Bible Together Advent devotional study and how we can slow down as we hears God speak to us this holiday season. Click here for today's show notes.

Matthew Sleeth talks about putting God first in all that we do, what things compete with God for our attention, and how we can eliminate the distractions that keep us from growing deeper. Josh Straub, author of "What Do I Do with Anger," shares why our emotions are contagious to everyone around us and the power of the at-home atmosphere we create. Click here for today's show notes

Carmen unpacks why the church needs to lead in helping the desperate and how we can clearly see from our culture that all people are desperately longing for man's redemption. Matthew Sleeth, author of "Hope Always," shares how people of faith can initiate and confidently step into conversations about suicide, with loved ones and others. Click here for today's show notes

Last Saturday was World Suicide Prevention Day, a time to remember that suicide is a growing problem. In the U.S., it increased by 33% from 1999-2017, and that was before COVID. In 2019, it was the second leading cause of death for ages 10-34.   Christians aren't excluded. LifeWay research has shown that 32% of Protestant church-going respondents had a family member or “close acquaintance” die by suicide.   Because of this great need, Colson Educators has teamed with Dr. Matthew Sleeth, a former emergency room physician and chief of hospital medical staff, to offer a free online course called Hope Always, based on the title of his book Hope Always: How to Be a Force for Life in a Culture of Suicide. This course, which you can take for free at any time, will help you know how to talk with loved ones about the difficult topic of suicide. It offers scientifically grounded information with biblically based theology to start a conversation about mental health and how the Church can offer light and hope.   Go to courses.colsoneducation.org/hopealways to register for this course today. 

Have you ever had to have a tough conversation with a loved one? Maybe it was about their physical health? Perhaps it was about their emotional or mental health.  Sometimes these conversations can be really difficult, so I am so thankful that Dr. Matthew Sleeth is back on the podcast, and he is going to talk about his book, *Hope Always: How to be a force for life in a culture of suicide. September is Suicide Prevention Month and each year on the podcast, I try to highlight one episode where I give ideas or tools or share about this subject that is just not talked a lot about, especially in the church.  So today, I am excited for you to hear from Matthew and just the practical tools he gives us on how to have these tough conversations, how to enter into the conversation as well as how to help them.  He is a medical doctor and worked in the emergency room for many years, so he brings a unique perspective. So again, I know this subject is hard to talk about, but I want to give voice to this because lives matter, and I want us to be a help to those that are struggling. Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Dr. Sleeth's book: *Hope Always. All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodirosser.com or you can click this direct link: https://kingsumo.com/g/e2zxia/hope-always-giveaway Other Resources:      Link to Depth Podcast Episode 99: *I Love Jesus, But I Want To Die by Sarah J. Robinson       Link to Depth Podcast Episode 49: *Fear Gone Wild: A Story of Mental Illness, Suicide, and Hope Through Loss By Kayla Stoecklein It is fun to have Matthew back on the Podcast! If you missed my first conversation about his book, *Reforesting Faith please check out Episode 112 on the Depth podcast.  I love what he shares about trees. Matthew Sleeth, M.D., a former emergency room physician and chief of the hospital medical staff, resigned from his position to teach, preach, and write about faith and health. Dr. Sleeth has spoken at more than one thousand churches, campuses, and events, including serving as a monthly guest preacher at the Washington National Cathedral. Recognized by Newsweek as one of the nation's most influential Christian leaders, Dr. Sleeth is the executive director of Blessed Earth and author of numerous articles and books, He lives in Lexington, Kentucky, with Nancy, his wife of forty years. Their grown children serve with their families in full-time parish ministry and as medical missionaries in Africa. You can connect with Matthew on his Blessed Earth Web site. *Note: If you are interested in purchasing these books, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

Teen mental health has never been this bad.   As New York Times journalists Michael Barbaro and Matt Richtel discussed last week on The Daily podcast, we're facing an unprecedented crisis in teen mental health. Mere decades ago, the major threats to the health and well-being of young people in the West were nearly all external, such as illness, car accidents, risky sexual behavior, alcohol, or smoking. Today, the greatest threats to the health and well-being of young people are internal. As Richtel reported, in 2019, 13% of all adolescents reported having a major depressive episode, a 60% increase from 2007. Teen suicide rates, which had been stable for nearly a decade prior to 2007, “leapt nearly 60% by 2018.” In 2019, the American Academy of Pediatrics announced,  “Mental health disorders have surpassed physical conditions as the most common reasons children have impairments and limitations.”   The factors behind this tsunami of depression, anxiety, and self-harm are many, one of which is the internet. In 2017, Dr. Jean Twenge of San Diego State University noted that the spike in adolescent mental health problems reached a crescendo in 2012. That year, the percentage of Americans who owned smartphones surpassed 50%. Exposing developing brains to an overwhelming amount of social information, she argued, was contributing to a massive, unprecedented uptick in mental health issues.   On one hand, social media has brought the near constant experience of social comparison to the developing minds of 8-, 9-, and 10-year-olds.  On the other hand, the sheer amount of panicked, hyperbolized, and truly frightening headlines a student must navigate is unprecedented in human history. We might forgive students who are convinced the world is completely out of control.  Richtel and Barbaro also noted other factors in the podcast. For example, the average age for the onset of puberty has become earlier and earlier since the 1980s, especially for girls. Experts are unsure as to exactly why this is the case, but there are plenty of correlations having to do with early exposure to sexually explicit material, fatherlessness, and family breakdown. Whatever the cause, the impact is real.   In the face of this exploding mental health crisis among young people, the demand for care is outpacing the number of trained counselors and psychologists. Pediatricians and emergency rooms have become first responders. As Richtel observed, “Every night, in emergency rooms across the country, there are at least 1,000 young people spending the night waiting in a room to get to the next level of care where they can be helped.”   More and more frequently, medication is seen as the only answer. While an important tool, Ritchie notes why that is far from adequate. “We are prescribing medications in the absence of dealing with… fundamental structural changes that we have not addressed as a society.”  In every generation, followers of Christ have seen protecting and caring for vulnerable children as a crucial part of their calling. Today, children are vulnerable to radically changing social conditions, harmful ideas about their minds and bodies, the loss of institutions crucial to their health and well-being, and a barrage of bad news.    The first step in fulfilling our calling is, in the words of my friend Dr. Matthew Sleeth, to Hope Always. Children need the truth about life and the world, about themselves and God, and we can give it to them. Of course, parents must limit and help guide children in their digital interactions, as nearly all experts recognize. But this is not merely a crisis of media: It's a crisis of meaninglessness. That's one reason a Harvard psychologist writing in Scientific American argued that “Psychiatry needs to get right with God.”   To that end, we've developed a new Colson Center Educators course taught by Dr. Matthew Sleeth to equip parents, pastors, and educators, with the tools to meet the current crisis.   Also, tonight, is the latest in our Lighthouse Voices series. “Despair, Mental Health, and the Crisis of Meaning: How Christians Can Speak Life to a Lost Culture” is a live event featuring Dr. Ryan Burkhart of Colorado Christian University. To register for the live event in Holland, Michigan, or the livestream, visit Colsoncenter.org.  Christians have an obligation to care. When we see the brokenness of the world around us, we are to imitate the work of Christ. In His name, we can be a force for good in our lifetimes, and, God willing, reverse the tide.  

Whether you're a stay-at-home parent, tech worker, or tradesman, most people feel overworked and unable to find quality rest. Because there's not just work to do—there are appointments, home improvements, recitals, family commitments … the list goes on. And when you're not doing the things that need to be done, free time is often spent in front of screens. Spend too much time scrolling social media and you'll be riddled with guilt for not completing your overly ambitious to-do list that keeps getting bigger every day.  If any of this sounds familiar, this podcast is for you.  Dr. Matthew Sleeth (author of 24/6: A Prescription for a Happier, Healthier Life) is a former emergency room physician and no stranger to the kind of busyness that can slowly chip away at your wellbeing. When he found Jesus and began reading the Bible, it was only then that he discovered how much he truly needed a day of rest in his week. In this conversation, you'll hear how making a few simple changes in your life can allow you to make that sabbath become a weekly reality — a time for you to truly rest in the Lord. Originally recorded in 2013, this conversation is just as relevant today as it was then.

Every single day, someone in your world is thinking about choosing suicide. It isn't just one or two people, but ten million Americans will consider killing themselves in the upcoming year. Today's guest, Dr. Matthew Sleeth, believes Christians—and our churches—can be the first to offer hope. As a physician and minister, Dr. Sleeth will give you the practical and spiritual tools you need to help those who are wrestling with suicidal thoughts. Jesus said He came to give us life and today, we get to be part of His mission. This was an honest and surprisingly hopeful conversation, so I can't wait for you to hear it... SHOW NOTES: 413podcast.com/193

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I had an honest conversation about suicide with Dr. Matthew Sleeth. As a former emergency room physician and minister, Dr. Sleeth has a heart for offering practical and spiritual tools to people who are struggling with depression and suicide. His recent book, Hope Always: How to be a Force for Life in a Culture of Suicide, provides unique Biblical insight into depression and suicide, and provides practical encouragement on how individuals, organizations, and churches can be a part of the solution. (Note: this episode includes topics of mental health, suicide, and depression. Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-8255) *** Stay connected with Greg on social @gregholder_ and check out today's show notes!