Podcast appearances and mentions of Steve Matthews

March 28, 2025 Steve Matthews,Christian apologist specializing in thecults which originated in the RestorationMovement: ICOC (International Churches ofChrist), ICC (International Christian Church)& RCW (Restored Church Worldwide) & SeniorContent Director of ExposingTheCults.com,who will address: PART 2: “The CULTS MOST DOMINANTon TODAY's COLLEGE CAMPUSES: ICOC,ICC & RCW” Subscribe: Listen:

March 27, 2025 Steve Matthews,Christian apologist specializing in thecults which originated in the RestorationMovement: ICOC (International Churches ofChrist), ICC (International Christian Church)& RCW (Restored Church Worldwide) & SeniorContent Director of ExposingTheCults.com,who will address: PART 1 & 2: “The CULTS MOST DOMINANTon TODAY's COLLEGE CAMPUSES: ICOC,ICC & RCW” Subscribe: Listen:

In early 1820 a young farm boy by the name of Joseph Smith believed he had a vision of God the Father and Jesus Christ appearing to him, exhorting him not to join any of the existing churches of his day, for they were all corrupt. Just over 200 years later in 2023 in Wilmore, Kentuck in the main chapel on the campus of Asbury Theological Seminary, something of a revival began. For two weeks, thousands of people from all over the world came to Ashbury to see for themselves what was happening. During these two weeks, people prayed and sang worship songs. Many Christians, however, debated as to whether or not this was a genuine revival or just an emotive outpouring of mostly Gen-Z'ers. And most Evangelical Christians criticize Joseph's Smith's first vision as either legendary, completely fabricated, or theologically aberrant. How can we rightly discern whether or not people's personal experiences are truly from God? This week on the Profile we wrap up our conversation with theologian and literary scholar Dr. Jeffery Barbeau about his new book The Last Romantic - C.S. Lewis, English Literature, and Modern Theology and consider more of Lewis's insights and how they can equip us to think biblically about personal religious experiences.Jeffery Barbeau (Ph.D., Marquette University) is professor of theology at Wheaton College, Editor of The Coleridge Bulletin, and a writer on British Romanticism, religion and literature, and the history of Christian thought. His other works include The Cambridge Companion to British Romanticism and Religion (2021), The Spirit of Methodism: From the Wesleys to a Global Communion (2019), and Religion in Romantic England (2018).Related Links: Go deeper with these related apologetics tools: Watchman Fellowship's Spiritual Abuse Recovery Workbook by David Henke: www.watchman.org/SA Watchman Fellowship Profile on the International Christian Church: by Steve Matthews and Dr. Brady Blevins: www.watchman.org/ICC Watchman Fellowship Profile on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Tim Martin: www.watchman.org/Mormonism Watchman Fellowship Profile on Atheism by Dr. Robert M. Bowman, Jr: www.watchman.org/Mormonism Watchman Fellowship Profile on the Islam by James Walker: www.watchman.org/Muslim Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/FreePROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (around 700 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/NotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/GiveApologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

If you have ever had a deeply moving personal experience with God, you know it can be something that words cannot adequately convey. Perhaps it is deeply emotional, powerful, and moving. The experience solidifies your conviction that what you believe about God is true. You might also believe God "spoke" to you in that moment. But given that there are a multitude of other religions today with devotees who claim to have similar experiences, how can we know that what we have experienced is an authentic movement of the God who is there? This week and next on the Profile, we talk with theologian and literary scholar Dr. Jeffrey Barbeau about his new book The Last Romantic - C.S. Lewis, English Literature, and Modern Theology and how Lewis's thoughts about Romantic poetry might give us some insight about the nature of personal religious experiences and how properly to think about them.Jeffery Barbeau (Ph.D., Marquette University) is professor of theology at Wheaton College, Editor of The Coleridge Bulletin, and a writer on British Romanticism, religion and literature, and the history of Christian thought. His books include monographs, anthologies, and edited books, including The Last Romantic: C. S. Lewis, English Literature, and Modern Theology (2025), The Cambridge Companion to British Romanticism and Religion (2021), The Spirit of Methodism: From the Wesleys to a Global Communion (2019), Religion in Romantic England (2018), and Sara Coleridge: Her Life and Thought (2014).Related Links: Go deeper with these related apologetics tools: Watchman Fellowship's Spiritual Abuse Recovery Workbook by David Henke: www.watchman.org/SA Watchman Fellowship Profile on the International Christian Church: by Steve Matthews and Dr. Brady Blevins: www.watchman.org/ICC Watchman Fellowship Profile on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Tim Martin: www.watchman.org/Mormonism Watchman Fellowship Profile on Atheism by Dr. Robert M. Bowman, Jr: www.watchman.org/Mormonism Watchman Fellowship Profile on the Islam by James Walker: www.watchman.org/Muslim Former Latter-day Saint, Isaac Hess, describes Mormonism's "Burning in the Bosom" https://youtu.be/ChULWVM6AF8 Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/FreePROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (around 700 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/NotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/GiveApologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Toowoomba trainer Steve Matthews joins us to talk about his first city Saturday metro winner Shadow Power.We also talk to Steve about his reasons for joining the training ranks and combining training with working in the building industry.Tune In

277 When Cults Split [Part2] The ICC Disfellowships Kip McKean who joins new RCW splinter groupThis week on Apologetics Profile, Watchman senior apologist Dr. Brady Blevins continues his conversation with counter-cult apologist Steve Matthews about the recent split of the International Christian Church (ICC) and its disfellowshipping of its charismatic and controversial founder, Kip McKean. The breakaway sect of the ICC now calls itself the Restored Church Worldwide and in January, made a surprising move to accept and "restore" McKean as a member in good standing. Here on part two Steve will share with us the details of the split and give us helpful insights as to how we can recognize and prevent heretical doctrines and practices from deceiving and dividing the body of Christ. To hear more about Kip McKean and the ICC, you can listen to our previous episodes with Steve here. Podcast: Kip McKean and the International Christian Churches (Part 1): www.watchman.org/KipMcKean1Podcast: Kip McKean and the International Christian Churches (Part 2): www.watchman.org/KipMcKean2Steve Matthews is a Christian countercult apologist who is not only passionate about researching the more established cults, but also in responding to the newer emerging groups as well. He has his M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Trinity International University and is host of the YouTube channel Exposing the Cults which is soon to be an in-depth website. More of Steve's content can be found at Exposing the Cults YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@ExposingTheCults.Related Links: Access additional Watchman Fellowship resources related to this week's podcast: Watchman Fellowship's Spiritual Abuse Recovery Workbook by David Henke: www.watchman.org/SA Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on International Christian Church by Steve Matthews and Dr. Brady Blevins: www.watchman.org/ICC Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on the Boston Church of Christ / International Churches of Christ by Rick Branch: www.watchman.org/Boston Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Burning Man by Steve Matthews: www.watchman.org/BurningMan Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on World Mission Society Church of God by Steve Matthews: www.watchman.org/WMSCG Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/FreePROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (around 700 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/NotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/GiveApologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

This week and next on the Profile, Watchman senior apologist Dr. Brady Blevins talks with counter-cult apologist Steve Matthews about the recent split of the International Christian Church (ICC), founded by the controversial and charismatic leader Kip McKean. Not only did the ICC recently split, it also disfellowshipped McKean himself for inappropriate behavior, some of which McKean has publicly acknowledged. The new breakaway from the ICC now calls itself the Restored Church Worldwide (RCW). In addition, this past January, the RCW "restored" McKean, not in a position of leadership, but as a member. Steve shares with us some of the details and background of the split and the history of McKean's association with the ICOC, the ICC, and now the RCW. For more background about the ICC and ICOC, you can listen to our previous episodes with Steve here. Podcast: Kip McKean and the International Christian Churches (Part 1): www.watchman.org/KipMcKean1Podcast: Kip McKean and the International Christian Churches (Part 2): www.watchman.org/KipMcKean2Steve Matthews is a Christian countercult apologist who is not only passionate about researching the more established cults, but also in responding to the newer emerging groups as well. He has his M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Trinity International University and is host of the YouTube channel Exposing the Cults which is soon to be an in-depth website. More of Steve's content can be found at Exposing the Cults YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@ExposingTheCultsRelated Links: Access additional Watchman Fellowship resources related to this week's podcast: Watchman Fellowship's Spiritual Abuse Recovery Workbook by David Henke: www.watchman.org/SA Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on International Christian Church by Steve Matthews and Dr. Brady Blevins: www.watchman.org/ICC Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on the Boston Church of Christ / International Churches of Christ by Rick Branch: www.watchman.org/Boston Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Burning Man by Steve Matthews: www.watchman.org/BurningMan Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on World Mission Society Church of God by Steve Matthews: www.watchman.org/WMSCG Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/FreePROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (around 700 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/NotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/GiveApologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://efm-industry-insights.podigee.io/67-from-local-to-universal-serial-storytelling-for-global-audiences 547dccba98c2816635fec9482d0e85f0 Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by editor and journalist Michael Schneider, it delves deep into the rapidly evolving film industry. In this episode, we bring together a diverse group of industry experts for a dynamic conversation about the ever-evolving world of TV series. We delve into what makes a series truly international—what allows a show to break through cultural and language barriers and resonate with audiences worldwide? Is it the warmth of relatable characters that audiences are seeking during challenging times, or is it the exploration of social-political issues and dystopian themes that capture our collective attention? Ultimately, the answer lies in universally compelling stories that speak to viewers beyond the confines of a single market. While it may be a tougher feat for comedy, there's a clear call for future series to transcend these boundaries and reach a global audience. In this discussion, Anna Rohde, Steve Matthews, Maria Cervera, and Paul Telegdy offer their unique perspectives on the international series market, providing predictions on where global audiences are headed next. They also explore the current trends shaping the industry, including the impact of financial shifts. Tune in to hear the experts tackle the future of series content and its journey across the globe. The Berlinale Series Market is the EFM's boutique market for serial content from all over the world. From February 16 to 19, industry experts, creatives, buyers and distributors will meet again at CinemaxX at Potsdamer Platz and Gropius Bau. Steve Matthews is the Head of Scripted, Creative, at Banijay Entertainment, where he plays a pivotal role in the group's production development process, leading on creative initiatives for original drama projects. Before joining Banijay Entertainment, Matthews was VP and Executive Producer, Scripted, at HBO Europe, having joined the business back in 2014. In that post, he partnered with local teams across Central Europe, Spain and Nordics, to spearhead the development of original series, miniseries, and international adaptations. His portfolio included Pustina, Umbre, Blinded By The Lights, Uspjeh, The Sleepers, Foodie Love, Gösta; and from Banijay Entertainment's footprint specifically, 30 Coins (Pokeepsie), Beforeigners (Rubicon), and Beartown (Filmlance). Additionally, Matthews is dedicated to mentoring talent, and set up Banijay Bootcamp, a specific programme for scripted creatives. Before joining Germany's distribution and production house Beta Film GmbH as International Creative Executive & Content Editor, Anna Rohde studied dramaturgy, philosophy, and literature at Munich's Theatre Academy and at Ludwig Maximilian University Munich. Before her studies, she worked as assistant director in many national and international TV and feature films. She is member of Germany's VeDRA (Verband für Film- und Fernsehdramaturgie e.V.), jury member of e.g. the International Emmy's semi-finals, the Council of Europe Eurimages development award and – among others - mentor of SFF's (Sarajevo Film Festival) CineLink workshop, the post-graduate Serial Eyes writing program. As content editor, she has been working on many internationally successful shows from the CEE region, most recently on the multi-awarded THE SILENCE (2021-2023) and GOLDEN BOY (2021), Jasmila Zbanic's Venice premiered I KNOW YOUR SOUL (2023), and the Canneseries-awarded OPERATION SABRE (2024). Maria Cervera is Head of Content for Cattleya Producciones, part of ITV Studios in Spain. During her 20 year+ professional path she has focused on series development and production for local and international markets, with previous roles at Paramount's International TV Studio as Head of Content for EMEAA and within the Netflix International team. She also teaches at several writing programs including Berlin's Serial Eyes and Spain's screenwriters' guild-sponsored master. Paul Telegdy has worked across all genres of content, on brands as diverse as Top Gear, Teletubbies, Dr Who, The Voice and Planet Earth, to name a handful. Paul worked at NBCUniversal for 12 years, becoming Chairman of NBC in 2019, before that the BBC for ten years. In 2021, Paul co-founded The Whole Spiel, a media, entertainment, and gaming company based in Berlin and Los Angeles. With a degree in Korean and Japanese, and having lived in Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Japan, The US and the UK, Paul has a distinctly global view of content and opportunity. The host Michael Schneider has been covering the business of television for more than 25 years — most of that time at Variety, where he oversees television coverage as its TV Editor. Schneider has won several entertainment journalism awards and also regularly contributes to local outlets including Spectrum News 1 and KCRW. He was previously Executive Editor at IndieWire; the Chief Content Officer for TV Guide Magazine; and TV Editor at Daily Variety. Mike regularly moderates industry and TV show panels at events including Comic-Con, PaleyFest, HRTS, NATPE and others, and once won a staring contest with Jon Hamm on the Dolby Theatre stage. This podcast episode has been developed in collaboration with Variety. The Berlinale's European Film Market is the first international film market of the year, where the film industry starts its business. Industry Insights - The EFM Podcast puts a spotlight on highly topical and trendsetting industry issues, thereby creating a compass for the forthcoming film year. The year-round podcast is produced in cooperation with Goethe-Institut and co-funded by Creative Europe MEDIA. full no Berlinale,European Film Market,EFM,Entertainment Business,Series,TV,Deadline European Film Market

Trinity Foundation Radio host Steve Matthews interviews Christian J. Pinto of Adullam Films about his documentary American Jesuits.

We conclude our three week deep dive into the International Christian Church with Part 2 of a two part examination and response to the ICC with Steve Matthews from ExposingTheCults.The ICC is an aggressive group which claims to be "the very Movement of God" and can be found on college and university campuses across the country and operating in dozens of nations around the world. In this series we have traced the origins of the ICC from the establishment of the mainline Church of Christ in the Restoration Movement, through the movements established by Kip McKean which include the very controversial Boston Church of Christ, the International Churches of Christ (the ICOC), and the International Christian Church.We have also taken a look at the Restored Church Worldwide which has recently split off from the ICC, and have responded to the movements' teachings about discipling relationships and central leadership.In this episode we respond to the verses used by the ICC and the mainline Church of Christ to try to erroneously prove that baptism is necessary for salvation, and demonstrate how salvation comes through faith in Christ alone.Please consider partnering with Cultish to continue this ministry: HEREFor a free resource from our guest on the ICC please visit http://www.watchman.org/iccThe ExposingTheCults website is coming soon! For more content from ExposingTheCults please check out and subscribe athttps://www.youtube.com/@ExposingtheCults

We continue our three week deep dive into the International Christian Church with Part 1 of a two part examination and response to the ICC with Steve Matthews from ExposingTheCults. The ICC is an aggressive group which claims to be "the very Movement of God" and can be found on college and university campuses across the country and operating in dozens of nations around the world. Last episode we looked at the recent split-off movement from the ICC, the Restored Church Worldwide (the RCW). In this episode we trace the origins of the ICC from the establishment of the mainline Church of Christ in the Restoration Movement, through the movements established by Kip McKean which include the very controversial Boston Church of Christ, the International Churches of Christ (the ICOC), and the International Christian Church. The doctrines of the ICC, their insistence on discipling relationships, and the methods of recruitment are also explained. Make sure to join us in Part 2 as we respond to the verses used by the ICC and the mainline Church of Christ to try to erroneously prove that baptism is necessary for salvation.Please consider partnering with Cultish to continue this ministry: HEREFor a free resource from our guest on the ICC please visit http://www.watchman.org/icc The ExposingTheCults website is coming soon! For more content from ExposingTheCults please check out and subscribe athttps://www.youtube.com/@ExposingtheCults

This week, we kick off a three-week deep dive into the International Christian Church (ICC) with a look at the current split within the movement. Many ICC members are choosing to leave and join the Restored Church Worldwide (RCW), forcing a tough decision: remain in the ICC to preserve its unity, which they've believed to be “the very Movement of God,” or follow other disciples into a new movement that's excited to restore the Book of Acts in this generation. In this episode, countercult apologist Steve Matthews and former longtime ICC member Coltin Rohn examine the growing divide between the ICC and RCW, offering a third alternative grounded in Scripture for struggling ICC disciples. Don't miss this powerful episode, and be sure to tune in next week as we continue our deep dive into the roots of the ICC, the International Churches of Christ, and the Campbell-Stone Restoration Movement that laid the foundation for the creation of the Boston Church of Christ in 1979. Please consider partnering with Cultish to continue this ministry: HEREThe ExposingTheCults website is coming soon! For more content from ExposingTheCults please check out and subscribe athttps://www.youtube.com/@ExposingtheCults

Ru Paul's Drag Race maker Fenton Bailey offers his thoughts on the changing face of reality TV and the rise of Donald Trump [22:43]; Cineflix's JC Mills, PBS's Tracy Beckett and Moonbug's Nicolas Eglau on the industry's current state of flux and what can be done about it [01:02]; and Banijay's Steve Matthews on the health of the global scripted market [36:12].

Please join Trinity Foundation Radio host Steve Matthews as he presents his 2024 Reformation Day Livestream message "Antichrist's Irredentist Immigration Assault on America: A Review of Strangers No Longer."

Hosted by Michelle Hitches, Senior Project Manager at ORE Catapult, this episode discusses the theme of green hydrogen, specifically around the Milford Haven Hydrogen Kingdom. Green hydrogen has featured in a number of emissions reduction pledges at the UN Climate Conference COP26, as a means to decarbonise with government and industry alike acknowledging hydrogen as an important part of a Net Zero economy. Green hydrogen is the only type of hydrogen produced in a climate-neutral manner, which can be from offshore wind, solar and marine energy. While Milford Haven Hydrogen Kingdom is a project that explores the potential of zero carbon hydrogen alongside renewable electricity to meet all of our future energy needs. Launched very recently after the success of the Milford Haven: Energy Kingdom project that ended in 2022, we at ORE Catapult are excited to project manage this new hydrogen project. Michelle is joined by three guests: • Steve Matthews, Partner at ERM and CEO of Dolphyn Hydrogen • Henry James, Net Zero Portfolio Manager at Wales & West Utilities • Tim James, Infrastructure Development Director at Celtic Sea Power

South Korea may seem quite remote to us, both geographically and culturally. Yet right here in the US, in your local malls, colleges, and even churches, could very well be members of the high-control cult from South Korea known as Shincheonji aggressively attempting to recruit people. They also pose on social media sites, even dating apps, they will even lie and deceive people in their recruitment efforts. This week we continue our conversation with Chris, a former SCJ member, who will share more of his story about how he left the group and share valuable insights about SCJ's doctrines and tactics.Related Links: Free access to additional resources including some related Watchman Fellowship Profiles: Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Shincheonji by Steve Matthews: www.watchman.org/ProfileSCJ Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Shincheonji (in Korean) by Steve Matthews: www.watchman.org/SCJ_Korean Apologetics Profile podcast on Shincheonji with Steve Matthews [Part 1]: www.watchman.org/SCJ1 Apologetics Profile podcast on Shincheonji with Steve Matthews [Part 2]: www.watchman.org/PodcastSCJ2 Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on World Missionary Society Church of God by Steve Matthews: www.watchman.org/WMSCOG Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Patterns in the Cults by James Walker: www.watchman.org/Patterns Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Spiritual Abuse by David Henke: www.watchman.org/Abuse Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (over 600 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/Notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/Give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

South Korea is increasingly becoming a hotbed for cults. A few of them have successfully made their way into the United States through aggressive but sometimes secretive and covert means. On this episode of the Profile, we talk with Chris, a former member of the cult of Shincheonji (pronounced shin-shon-JEE), a group that began in South Korean in 1984. Chris will share with us what Shincheonji teaches, how he became involved, their tactics, and finally how he escaped.Related Links: Free access to additional resources including some related Watchman Fellowship Profiles: Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Shincheonji by Steve Matthews: www.watchman.org/ProfileSCJ Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Shincheonji (in Korean) by Steve Matthews: www.watchman.org/SCJ_Korean Apologetics Profile podcast on Shincheonji with Steve Matthews [Part 1]: www.watchman.org/SCJ1 Apologetics Profile podcast on Shincheonji with Steve Matthews [Part 2]: www.watchman.org/PodcastSCJ2 Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on World Missionary Society Church of God by Steve Matthews: www.watchman.org/WMSCOG Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Patterns in the Cults by James Walker: www.watchman.org/Patterns Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Spiritual Abuse by David Henke: www.watchman.org/Abuse Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (over 600 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/Notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/Give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

September 5, 2024 ~ Schools work to protect and prevent school shootings. Steve Matthews, Superintendent of Rockford Schools, joins Kevin to share what schools try to do to protect.

Join us as we talk with our good friend Steve Matthews about New Cults on the Horizon & the need for counter Cult apologetics  in today's day and age.We cannot continue without your support! If you want to partner with us while getting exclusive cultish content like our Aftershow and Watercooler please go to: Cultish All-AccessPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.com

Steve Matthews, part of the economy team at Bloomberg, explains what to expect from the Federal Reserve this fall.  With Ackerman and Lynch.    Credit: © Jack Gruber-USA TODAY

“You can't use hashtags to push bad content. All that matters is the content.” -Carson Matthews Summary: In this episode of The CEO Mastery Show, hosted by Amanda Holmes, CEO of Chet Holmes International, Carson Matthews, a former professional athlete turned entrepreneur, shares his journey and the strategies that led him to acquire 45,000 customers in just eight months using TikTok. Carson discusses the importance of niche marketing, storytelling, and having a strong call to action in content. He illustrates how he transitioned from sports to starting 'Ball Boyz Soap' leveraging TikTok, without initially focusing on product sales, but rather using it as a testing ground for content before moving to paid ads. Additionally, Steve Matthews, Carson's father and a veteran in cybersecurity with a significant career in global sales, shares insights on supporting Carson's entrepreneurial journey and applying modern marketing strategies. The episode emphasizes content quality, understanding the target audience, and agility in marketing approaches as key to successful online engagement and sales.   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Unlocking the Power of Content: The Key to Viral Success 00:08 Introducing the Ultimate Sales Machine & Special Guests 01:00 From Pro Athlete to Entrepreneur: Carson Matthews' Journey 01:52 Mastering TikTok: Carson's Top 3 Tips for Explosive Growth 08:40 The Emotional Connection: Crafting Stories That Sell 20:06 The Shift to Paid Advertising: Maximizing Reach Beyond TikTok 25:59 Leveraging the Ultimate Sales Machine: A Family's Success Story   ------------------------ Connect with Carson: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealcarsonmatthews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsonmatthewss/   Check out Ball Boyz Soap: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ballboyzsoap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ballboyzsoap/ Website: https://ballboyzsoap.com/ ------------------------ Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.Linkedin.com/company/chetholmesint Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/UltimateSalesMachine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/UltimateSalesMachine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/ChetHolmes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------ P.S. Ready to create content that not only captures attention but also drives sales? Schedule a call with us today at HowToDoubleSales.com. Let's make it happen! ------------------------ Listen to The CEO Mastery Show here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-mastery-show/id1589294044 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1LXkbAtWnCOxdiddkzteGx?si=05aaa25b4afe4c6d   Don't forget to share your key takeaways from this episode and tag us on socials!

Join host Steve Matthews as he interviews Stuart Quint of Berean Beacon about his article "Pope Francis Has a Gay Problem."

This week the boys sit down and sink their teeth into the topic of long distance running with the second go around for the one and only STEVE MATTHEWS! They talk about road running, trail running, marathons, ultra-marathons, injuries on the road and how to become a better runner. All this and much, much more in this week's episode of TDG with STEVE MATTHEWS!Gradi cum superbia personalis,The Days Grimm Podcast[Steve's Links]Stava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/22902885?num_entries=20IG - https://www.instagram.com/runfastrunfar_/[The Death of the Week]https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/kelvin-kiptum-marathon-world-record-holder-dies-crash-24-rcna138320[The Days Grimm Podcast Links]- Sweet TDG Merch: https://thedaysgrimm.com- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm- Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm- GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by]PurpleMoose Power Washing, LLC - Official Sponsor:https://purplemoose-power-washing-llc.business.site

Join Trinity Foundation Radio host Steve Matthews as he interviews Timothy F. Kauffman concerning his Trinity Review "Julius and the Roman Prerogative," exposing Rome's deceptions of history, especially the false quip by John Henry Cardinal Newman that "To be deep in history is to cease to be Protestant."

Trinity Foundation Radio host Steve Matthews interviews John Hooper about his Trinity Review article: "Peter Enns, The Bible, and Its Humanity."

We continue our discussion on the Baha'i cult with our guest Steve Matthews as we dive into what the Baha'is believe, and then offer a critique and Christian response to this group that has millions of followers around the globe. Another recent interview on the Baha'is with our guest can be found here - Another recent interview on the Baha'is with our guest can be found here -https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jwalker55293/episodes/2023-10-22T23_00_00-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jwalker55293/episodes/2023-10-29T23_00_00-07_00We cannot continue without your support! If you want to partner with us while getting exclusive cultish content like our Aftershow and Watercooler please go to: Cultish All-AccessPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comCheck out our recent sponsors for this special episode:Mythologie Candles is a USA-based, Christian-owned business this holiday season, look no further than Mythologie Candles (spelled with an 'ie'). Mythologie Candles is a small, family-run business based out of Washington state that makes nerdy candles for all you fantasy and history geeks out there.  Enter "CULTISH" at checkout to get 10% off your order! 

Rainn Wilson who famously played Dwight Schrute on the sitcom "The Office" has recently written the bestselling book "Soul Boom" and is a member and strong proponent of the Baha'i Faith - a faith that many have not heard of but which is the most geographically widespread of all religions in the world outside of Christianity. This week we welcome back countercult apologist Steve Matthews as we discuss who the Baha'is are, along with their history and beliefs. Another recent interview on the Baha'is with our guest can be found here -https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jwalker55293/episodes/2023-10-22T23_00_00-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jwalker55293/episodes/2023-10-29T23_00_00-07_00We cannot continue without your support! If you want to partner with us while getting exclusive cultish content like our Aftershow and Watercooler please go to: Cultish All-AccessPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comCheck out our recent sponsors for this special episode:The healthiest and best snack food you can get is Biltong. The best place to buy it is from Farmer Bill's Provisions use the code "CULTISH20" at checkout to get 20% off your purchase!If you want an awesome beard to smell great while grooming it check out ForgedBeardCo use code: CULTISH to get a FREE bottle of beard oil when you spend $50+ 

2023 Year-In-Review: This is the very first year-in-review episode for Apologetics Profile since we began broadcasting in 2019. This special edition features several highlights from our interviews from 2023, from aliens, atheists, and Latter-Day Saints, to the theaters of Athens and Hollywood, our featured guests remind us that we are all storytellers commissioned to tell the greatest story ever told, the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Chirst. Featured guests on this review include Dr. Gary Habermas, Dr. Frank Turek, Steve Matthews, Dr. Hugh Ross, Pastor David Marini, Ryan Burge, Andy Bannister, Dr. Paul Tyson, Bill McKeever, Justin Brierley, and James K. Walker.If you enjoy the podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation at www.watchman.org/give.Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the 2024 complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (660 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: watchman.org/notebook. Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Please join Trinity Foundation Radio host Steve Matthews as he interviews Douglas J. Douma about his new book "The Grand Old Doc: Articles on the Thought of Gordon H. Clark."

Join Trinity Foundation Radio host Steve Matthews for his Reformation Day 2023 live stream message: "Antichrist's Illegal Alien Assault on America."

204 The  Baha'i Faith [Part 2] with Steve Matthews and James WalkerJesus once asked His disciples who they thought He was. Rightly did Peter confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Such a confession was not revealed to Peter by flesh and blood, but by the Father, as Jesus told Him. There are adherents of the Bahai'i Faith, an offshoot of Shiite Islam that began in 1844, who claim they follow the teachings of Jesus too. There are some 8,000 Baha'i centers of worship in the U.S. and many Americans adhere to the Baha'i faith. But who do the Baha'i say that Jesus is? Is he the same Jesus of the Bible? This week on the Profile we continue our conversation with counter-cult apologist Steve Matthews, who continues to unpack the syncretistic and contrary doctrines and practices of the Baha'i faith. Steve Matthews  is a Christian countercult apologist who is not only passionate about researching the more established cults, but also in responding to the newer emerging groups as well. He has his M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Trinity International University and is involved in launching ExaminingTheCults.Related Links: Free access to some related Watchman Profiles: Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on The Baha'i Faith by Robert Pardon: watchman.org/Bahai Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Shia Islam by W. Dr. Mike Edens: watchman.org/Shia Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on The Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam by Eric Pement: watchman.org/Ahmadiyya Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Islam by James Walker: watchman.org/IslamProfile Additional Resources FREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (over 600 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: watchman.org/notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

You have probably seen the bumper sticker "COEXIST" made up of several different symbols representing different belief systems and religions. But that bumper sticker is a command, an imperative. The fundamental question about that bumper sticker is "Who is issuing this command?" The Baha'i Faith is no exception to this inclusivism. They attempt to affirm that other religions are valid revelations of God and even ascribe to some of the teachings of Jesus. But this inclusivism is not really inclusive, as the only proper interpretation of the world's religions is given through the ultimate authority of the Baha'i faith, Baha'u'llah, who died in 1892. This week James Walker, the president of Watchman Fellowship, speaks with counter-cult apologist Steve Matthews who gives us an in-depth analysis of the Baha'i faith and why their doctrines of inclusivism and of Jesus are both contradictory and in error. Steve Matthews  is a Christian countercult apologist who is not only passionate about researching the more established cults, but also in responding to the newer emerging groups as well. He has his M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Trinity International University and is involved in launching ExaminingTheCults.Related Links: Free access to some related Watchman Profiles: Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on The Baha'i Faith by Robert Pardon: watchman.org/Bahai Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Shia Islam by W. Dr. Mike Edens: watchman.org/Shia Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on The Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam by Eric Pement: watchman.org/Ahmadiyya Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Islam by James Walker: watchman.org/IslamProfile Additional Resources FREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (over 600 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: watchman.org/notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Knoxville Catholic interim co-head coach Steve Matthews discusses Vol Football DL Tyler Baron's journey from playing for the Irish to playing in the SEC for Tennessee with John Wilkerson.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of today's SportsTalk with John & Jimmy featured, the walk through, part of The Journey for Vols DL Tyler Baron with his high school coach Steve Matthews of Knoxville Catholic, as well as comments from Vols LB coach Brian Jean-Mary & LB Arion Carter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 of today's SportsTalk with John & Sam Forman featured, the walk through, part 2 of The Journey of Vols DL Tyler Baron with his high school coach Steve Matthews of Knoxville Catholic, a Vol Football practice report with Riley Thomas and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 of today's SportsTalk with John & Sam Forman featured, the walk through, part 2 of The Journey of Vols DL Tyler Baron with his high school coach Steve Matthews of Knoxville Catholic, a Vol Football practice report with Riley Thomas and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of today's SportsTalk with John & Jimmy featured, the walk through, part of The Journey for Vols DL Tyler Baron with his high school coach Steve Matthews of Knoxville Catholic, as well as comments from Vols LB coach Brian Jean-Mary & LB Arion Carter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knoxville Catholic interim co-head coach Steve Matthews discusses Vol Football DL Tyler Baron's journey from playing for the Irish to playing in the SEC for Tennessee with John Wilkerson.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of today's SportsTalk with John & Vince featured, The Walk Through, comments from Austin-East football HC Antonio Mays & interim Knoxville Catholic co-head coach Steve Matthews, as well as Vol Basketball's JP Estrella.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interim Knoxville Catholic Co-Head Football Coach Steve Matthews discusses the Irish's season with John Wilkerson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of today's SportsTalk with John & Vince featured, The Walk Through, comments from Vols QB Joe Milton & DL Omari Thomas, more of John's conversation with Knoxville Catholic coach Steve Matthews and a look at Vol Football Media Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of today's SportsTalk with John & Vince featured, The Walk Through, part one of John's conversation with interim Knoxville Catholic co-head coach Steve Matthews as we debut The Journey with Vols senior center and Irish standout Cooper Mays, comments from Volquest's Rob Lewis and a look at VFL's in the NFL.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 of today's SportsTalk with John & Vince featured, The Walk Through, Vol Football, the conclusion of The Journey, as Knoxville Catholic's Steve Matthews discusses Vols center Cooper Mays and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knoxville Catholic Interim co-head football coach Steve Matthews discusses Vols center Cooper Mays journey from high school freshman to Vol Football senior with John Wilkerson.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Matthews, US Economy Reporter for Bloomberg News, joins to talk about inflation data, including today's UMich survey, earnings season's market impact, the Fed, and James Bullard leaving the St. Louis Fed. Alison Williams, Senior Global Banks and Asset Managers Analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, joins to break down bank earnings. Janet Lorin, higher ed finance reporter with Bloomberg News, joins to talk about President Biden's today to forgive more student loans. Aoifinn Devitt, CIO at Moneta, joins the program to break down inflation data from this week and discusses markets and investing. Dr. Luisa Moreno, President of Defense Metals Corp., discusses the significance of China banning rate earth exports and how it affects the US and production around the globe. Tiger Tyagarajan, CEO of Genpact (NYSE: G), discusses his company and AI's emergence in the market and company strategy. He can also speak to the business environment in a key emerging market: India. Hosted by Jess Menton and Simone Foxman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please join host Steve Matthews as he interviews Timothy F. Kauffman about his Trinity Review "Of Broken Hearts and Broken Shackles."

One hallmark of most any religious cult today is that there is no other way to God except through the cult leader and obedience to his deceitful doctrines and deceptive practices. Cult teachings and commands twist Scripture familiar to Christians and create a climate of fear and works-based salvation.This week Brady Blevins, Senior Apologist at Watchman Fellowship and Steve Matthews, author of our 4-page Profile on the movement known as Shincheonji, continue their discussion about how this disciplined, doctrinally-deceptive, militant cult twists Scripture, infiltrates churches in the U.S. and how you can be prepared to respond with solid biblical truth. Steve Matthews is a countercult apologist who is not only passionate about researching the more established cults, but also in responding to the newer emerging groups as well. He has his M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Trinity International University and is involved in launching ExaminingTheCults.Related Links: Free access to additional resources including some related Watchman Fellowship Profiles: Examining the Shincheonji Church:  ExaminingTheSCJ.com Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Shincheonji by Steve Matthews: watchman.org/ProfileSCJ Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Shincheonji (in Korean) by Steve Matthews: watchman.org/SCJ_Korean Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on World Missionary Society Church of God by Steve Matthews: watchman.org/WMSCOG Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on International Christian Church (Kip McKean) by Steve Matthews: watchman.org/ICC Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Patterns in the Cults by James Walker: watchman.org/Patterns Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Spiritual Abuse by David Henke: watchman.org/Abuse Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (over 600 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: watchman.org/notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

How is a religious cult in South Korea making inroads into churches in the U.S.? Listen in as Dr. Brady Blevins, Senior Apologist at Watchman Fellowship and Steve Matthews, author of our 4-page Profile on the movement known as Shincheonji, discuss some of the ways in which this disciplined, doctrinally-deceptive, militant cult is infiltrating churches in the U.S. Learn how you can be prepared to respond with the Gospel.Steve Matthews is a countercult apologist who is not only passionate about researching the more established cults, but also in responding to the newer emerging groups as well. He has his M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Trinity International University and is involved in launching ExaminingTheCults.Related Links: Free access to additional resources including some related Watchman Fellowship Profiles: Examining the Shincheonji Church:  ExaminingTheSCJ.com Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Shincheonji by Steve Matthews: watchman.org/ProfileSCJ Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Shincheonji (in Korean) by Steve Matthews: watchman.org/SCJ_Korean Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on World Missionary Society Church of God by Steve Matthews: watchman.org/WMSCOG Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on International Christian Church (Kip McKean) by Steve Matthews: watchman.org/ICC Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Patterns in the Cults by James Walker: watchman.org/Patterns Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Spiritual Abuse by David Henke: watchman.org/Abuse Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (over 600 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: watchman.org/notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.Shincheonji, Temple of the Tabernacle, Tabernacle of the Testimony, Lee Man-hee, Lee Man hee, cult, spiritual abuse, Physical Fulfillment of Revelation,  Parachristo, Word and Life Theology School, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light, 

Shincheonji Church Of Jesus (SCJ) or the New Heaven New Earth church (NHNE) is a South Korean fringe church that is infiltrating churches across the United States in an attempt to gain new members. Many pastors around the country have testified that they have personally encountered this organization coming into their churches and starting bible studies while concealing and sometimes blatantly lying about their affiliation with Shincheonji in an attempt to deceptively lead church members to join their organization. In this video I interview STEVE MATTHEWS who gave them a bit of a taste of their own medicine by infiltrating their church to learn more about what they teach and how they operate.    Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/vXc7AlhTfzE A Warning About SCJ: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTMBhZBXiGunJZamQxM-qphO2lXX8eqVp-XkHKotmlkhq6nZxgkIFDpaI-voXft4Q/pub Watch more SCJ videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlJNUrjZLBEo3XJvT7ArpeDCXaGiWuRet   Support Great Light Studios by becoming a monthly patron here: https://www.patreon.com/greatlightstudios or make a one-time or recurring donation to Jordan and GLS through PayPal here: https://bit.ly/3nN2nYD You can also send checks by mail to:  Great Light Studios (Burns Cornerstone Church) 143 South Washington Burns, KS 66840   SUPPORT GLS ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/greatlightstudios DONATE THROUGH PAYPAL: https://bit.ly/3nN2nYD YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfi2w6gJGj1jHdEk-e_b7pA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/greatlightstudios FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/GreatLightStudios TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@greatlightstudios CONTACT US: contact@greatlightstudios.com

Alison Williams, Senior Global Banks and Asset Managers Analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, joins the show for (new) weekly Friday wall street roundup. Dan Ives, Senior Equity Analyst at WedBush Securities, wraps up the week in Big Tech earnings. Anurag Rana, Senior Tech Analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, also joins to talk Amazon. Sylvia Jablonski, CEO at Defiance ETFs, and Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Regional Bank Analyst Herman Chan discuss First Republic Bank. Steve Matthews, US Economy Reporter with Bloomberg News, and Jenny Surane, Finance Reporter with Bloomberg News, join to break down the Fed's report on the failure of Silicon Valley Bank. Fernando Valle, Senior Analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, joins to discuss Chevron and Exxon earnings. Kevin Sayer, CEO at Dexcom (NASDAQ: DXCM), joins to discuss his company's recent performance, industry trends reimbursement wins for Medicare, the glucose monitor market, and his DTC campaign with Nick Jonas. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Matt Miller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.