Mike Pacchione

Re-release of this special episode with VoxCon speaker, Mike Pacchione! Enjoy this encore presentation, and catch Mike this September live at VoxCon 2023. Tickets available at www.GoToVox.com*****Mike Pacchione shares with us all the best tips for public speaking! This week, Rachel and Matt talk with their friend, Mike Pacchione. Mike brings his public speaking expertise to the conversation and takes away the stigma of speaking in front of people, whether the crowd is six people over zoom or two hundred people in an auditorium. He also shares why public speaking is a gift for the speaker. It’s a fun conversation between friends, and you’re sure to learn some new tips. Support the show**To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show

Re-release of this special episode with VoxCon speaker, Mike Pacchione! Enjoy this encore presentation, and catch Mike this September live at VoxCon 2023. Tickets available at <a href="http://www.GoToVox.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.GoToVox.com</a> ***** Mike Pacchione shares with us all the best tips for public speaking! This week, Rachel and Matt talk with their friend, Mike Pacchione. Mike brings his public speaking expertise to the conversation and takes away the stigma of speaking in front of people, whether the crowd is six people over zoom or two hundred people in an auditorium. He also shares why public speaking is a gift for the speaker. It’s a fun conversation between friends, and you’re sure to learn some new tips. <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Re-release: Public Speaking with Mike Pacchione

John Townsend

This week, we talk to Dr. John Townsend about navigating tricky relationships with difficult people— what we mean when we say someone is “toxic” or find interactions with them continually causing us hurt. It’s a gracious and truth-filled conversation that will help you love the difficult people in your life while also caring for yourself.Dr. John Townsend is a business consultant, leadership coach and clinical psychologist. He has written or co-written 27 books, selling 8 million copies, including the 8 million New York Times best-seller Boundaries, Leadership Beyond Reason, and Handling Difficult People. Support the show**To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show

This week, we talk to Dr. John Townsend about navigating tricky relationships with difficult people— what we mean when we say someone is “toxic” or find interactions with them continually causing us hurt. It’s a gracious and truth-filled conversation that will help you love the difficult people in your life while also caring for yourself. Dr. John Townsend is a business consultant, leadership coach and clinical psychologist. He has written or co-written 27 books, selling 8 million copies, including the 8 million New York Times best-seller Boundaries, Leadership Beyond Reason, and Handling Difficult People. <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Loving Difficult People with John Townsend

Jeff Kloha

This week, our summer series continues with a fascinating conversation about the history of the Bible (specifically, how ancient texts have been passed down and what makes the Bible different from other documents). It’s interesting and informative, and you’ll surely learn something new!Jeffrey Kloha, the Chief Curatorial Officer for the Museum of the Bible, manages the Museum of the Bible Education, Scholars Initiative, Exhibits, and Curatorial and Collections departments. Support the show**To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show

This week, our summer series continues with a fascinating conversation about the history of the Bible (specifically, how ancient texts have been passed down and what makes the Bible different from other documents). It’s interesting and informative, and you’ll surely learn something new! Jeffrey Kloha, the Chief Curatorial Officer for the Museum of the Bible, manages the Museum of the Bible Education, Scholars Initiative, Exhibits, and Curatorial and Collections departments. <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

The History of the Bible with Jeff Kloha

Welcome to season 6! This week, Rachel and Matt talk with Chad Lakies and break down Apologetics. It's a conversation about faith and our current culture and what it means to ask and answer, "What does it mean to be "Christian" today?" Join us!Rev. Dr. Chad Lakies is the regional director for North America at Lutheran Hour Ministries, and is a scholar on the intersection of church and culture. Support the show**To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show

Welcome to season 6! This week, Rachel and Matt talk with Chad Lakies and break down Apologetics. It's a conversation about faith and our current culture and what it means to ask and answer, "What does it mean to be "Christian" today?" Join us! Rev. Dr. Chad Lakies is the regional director for North America at Lutheran Hour Ministries, and is a scholar on the intersection of church and culture. <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Apologetics with Chad Lakies

Alan Fadling

This week, Alan Fadling joins the podcast to discuss what it looks like to slow down. He shares the how being unhurried is a rhythm of rest, and more about your soul than your calendar. It’s a conversation that will make you want to take a deep breath in and lean into the good things around you.Alan Fadling is president and founder of Unhurried Living, Inc., inspiring people to rest deeper, live fuller, and lead better. He speaks and consults internationally with organizations such as Saddleback Church, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Cru, Halftime Institute, Apprentice Institute, and Open Doors International.He is the award-winning author of An Unhurried Leader and An Unhurried Life, which was honored with a Christianity Today Award of Merit in spirituality. He has a new book, "A Year of Slowing Down: Daily Devotions for Unhurried Living." Support the show**To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show

This week, Alan Fadling joins the podcast to discuss what it looks like to slow down. He shares the how being unhurried is a rhythm of rest, and more about your soul than your calendar. It’s a conversation that will make you want to take a deep breath in and lean into the good things around you. Alan Fadling is president and founder of Unhurried Living, Inc., inspiring people to rest deeper, live fuller, and lead better. He speaks and consults internationally with organizations such as Saddleback Church, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Cru, Halftime Institute, Apprentice Institute, and Open Doors International. He is the award-winning author of An Unhurried Leader and An Unhurried Life, which was honored with a Christianity Today Award of Merit in spirituality. He has a new book, "A Year of Slowing Down: Daily Devotions for Unhurried Living." <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Slowing Down with Alan Fadling

Jared Wilson

This week, Jared Wilson joins the podcast to talk about Pastors, and shares some inside baseball about what it's like to be a pastor these days. He brings empathy and compassion to the conversation, and reminds us all that sometimes the key to success... is time and experience.  It's a surprising conversation that you won't want to miss. Jared Wilson is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Author in Residence at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a pastor and Director of The Pastoral Training Center at Liberty Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO. Jared hosts the For The Church Podcast and co-hosts The Art of Pastoring Podcast. Support the show**To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show

This week, Jared Wilson joins the podcast to talk about Pastors, and shares some inside baseball about what it's like to be a pastor these days. He brings empathy and compassion to the conversation, and reminds us all that sometimes the key to success... is time and experience.  It's a surprising conversation that you won't want to miss.  Jared Wilson is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Author in Residence at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a pastor and Director of The Pastoral Training Center at Liberty Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO. Jared hosts the For The Church Podcast and co-hosts The Art of Pastoring Podcast. <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Pastors Are People Too with Jared Wilson

Alan Noble

This week, Alan Noble joins the podcast to talk about his new book, On Getting Out of Bed, and considers about the unique burden of everyday life in the modern world. Alan shares how the choice to carry on amid great suffering—to simply get out of bed—is itself a powerful witness to the goodness of life, and of God. Alan Noble (PhD, Baylor University) is associate professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, cofounder and editor in chief of Christ and Pop Culture, and an advisor for the AND Campaign. He has written for many publications such as the Atlantic, BuzzFeed, and Christianity Today, and many others. He has also written several books including his latest book, "On Getting Out of Bed." Support the show**To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show

This week, Alan Noble joins the podcast to talk about his new book, On Getting Out of Bed, and considers about the unique burden of everyday life in the modern world. Alan shares how the choice to carry on amid great suffering—to simply get out of bed—is itself a powerful witness to the goodness of life, and of God.  Alan Noble (PhD, Baylor University) is associate professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, cofounder and editor in chief of Christ and Pop Culture, and an advisor for the AND Campaign. He has written for many publications such as the Atlantic, BuzzFeed, and Christianity Today, and many others. He has also written several books including his latest book, "On Getting Out of Bed." <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

On Getting Out of Bed with Alan Noble

Jessica Thompson

This week, the delightful Jessica Thompson joins the podcast to talk about her new book, He Loved Them, and offers a fresh examination on the love of Jesus. She shares why we all benefit from understanding not only that Jesus loves us, but how he loves us, and how that can change our daily lives. It’s an episode that will hit you in the feels, and leave you feeling loved. Jessica Thompson is co-author of the popular parenting book Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus (with her mother Elyse Fitzpatrick). She is a wife, a mother of three, and the women's director at RISEN church in San Diego. She has a new book "He Loved Them" that looks at Jesus's interactions with real people in Scripture. Support the show**To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show

This week, the delightful Jessica Thompson joins the podcast to talk about her new book, He Loved Them, and offers a fresh examination on the love of Jesus. She shares why we all benefit from understanding not only that Jesus loves us, but how he loves us, and how that can change our daily lives. It’s an episode that will hit you in the feels, and leave you feeling loved. Jessica Thompson is co-author of the popular parenting book Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus (with her mother Elyse Fitzpatrick). She is a wife, a mother of three, and the women's director at RISEN church in San Diego. She has a new book "He Loved Them" that looks at Jesus's interactions with real people in Scripture. <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

How Jesus Loves with Jessica Thompson

David Zahl

This week, David Zahl is back to talk with Matt and Rachel about Low Anthropology, and share why the sooner we realize that everyone struggles like we do, the sooner we can show grace to ourselves and others. It’s a really great conversation that will change the way you look at your neighbor (and yourself). David Zahl is the director of Mockingbird Ministries, an organization he founded in 2007. He is editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird blog and cohost of the Mockingcast podcast. David is also an author of multiple books and has written for Christianity Today and the Washington Post. Support the show**To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show

This week, David Zahl is back to talk with Matt and Rachel about Low Anthropology, and share why the sooner we realize that everyone struggles like we do, the sooner we can show grace to ourselves and others. It’s a really great conversation that will change the way you look at your neighbor (and yourself).  David Zahl is the director of Mockingbird Ministries, an organization he founded in 2007. He is editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird blog and cohost of the Mockingcast podcast. David is also an author of multiple books and has written for Christianity Today and the Washington Post. <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Low Anthropology with David Zahl

Kelly Flanagan

Season 5 kicks off with a great episode with Kelly Flanagan joining Matt and Rachel to talk about companionship. He shares what to look for in true friend, and how companionship is a deeper way of looking at relationships.Kelly is a licensed clinical psychologist and cofounder of Artisan Clinical Associates in Naperville, Illinois. In 2012, he began the now popular blog UnTangled, where he writes weekly about the redemption of our personal, relational, and global lives. He has authored several books, including "The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell" and "True Companions: A Book for Everyone About the Relationships That See Us Through." Support the show**To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show

Season 5 kicks off with a great episode with Kelly Flanagan joining Matt and Rachel to talk about companionship. He shares what to look for in true friend, and how companionship is a deeper way of looking at relationships. Kelly is a licensed clinical psychologist and cofounder of Artisan Clinical Associates in Naperville, Illinois. In 2012, he began the now popular blog UnTangled, where he writes weekly about the redemption of our personal, relational, and global lives. He has authored several books, including "The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell" and "True Companions: A Book for Everyone About the Relationships That See Us Through." <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Companionship with Kelly Flanagan

Matt Popovits and Rachel Ryder take complicated issues and, with the help of an expert,  breaks them down into ideas we can understand, truths we can apply, and questions worth pondering--and he does it all through the lens of faith. Through thoughtful insights and interesting conversations, they move through topics ranging from parenting, anxiety, and racism, to gender identity, the enneagram, politics and more.

Jon Collins

We are so excited to welcome Jon Collins for a study of wisdom.  Jon Collins, from The BibleProject, joins the podcast for a special conversation, where we will learn about wisdom by looking at what Scripture has to show us. We take a look at different examples of wisdom, and learn what it means to let Scripture answer our questions. You won’t want to miss it! Jon was a pastor then stepped into the marketplace to explore digital communication, working with clients ranging from Google and P&amp;G to Silicon Valley start-ups and nonprofits. In 2009, Jon’s first company, Epipheo, introduced the business world to “explainer videos.” In 2016, Jon dove into the BibleProject full-time.Check out more at BibleProject.com and wherever you get podcasts.******To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show**To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show

We are so excited to welcome Jon Collins for a study of wisdom.  Jon Collins, from The BibleProject, joins the podcast for a special conversation, where we will learn about wisdom by looking at what Scripture has to show us. We take a look at different examples of wisdom, and learn what it means to let Scripture answer our questions. You won’t want to miss it! Jon was a pastor then stepped into the marketplace to explore digital communication, working with clients ranging from Google and P&amp;G to Silicon Valley start-ups and nonprofits. In 2009, Jon’s first company, Epipheo, introduced the business world to “explainer videos.” In 2016, Jon dove into the BibleProject full-time. Check out more at <a href="http://BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BibleProject.com</a> and wherever you get podcasts. ****** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

A Study of Wisdom with Jon Collins

Joshua Becker

Joshua Becker joins the podcast this week to talk all about minimalism! We dive into understanding minimalism, and discover that it’s more a conversation about values, than about stuff. Joshua gives practical advice, as well as shares how a journey about minimalism is really a spiritual journey. You won’t want to miss it! Joshua Becker is an author and the founder of Becoming Minimalist, a community / designed to inspire people to pursue their greatest passions by owning fewer possessions. Joshua is the WSJ Best-Selling author of The More of Less and The Minimalist Home. His new book, Things That Matter, is now available.*****To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show**To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show

Joshua Becker joins the podcast this week to talk all about minimalism! We dive into understanding minimalism, and discover that it’s more a conversation about values, than about stuff. Joshua gives practical advice, as well as shares how a journey about minimalism is really a spiritual journey. You won’t want to miss it! Joshua Becker is an author and the founder of Becoming Minimalist, a community / designed to inspire people to pursue their greatest passions by owning fewer possessions. Joshua is the WSJ Best-Selling author of The More of Less and The Minimalist Home. His new book, Things That Matter, is now available. ***** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Minimalism with Joshua Becker

Brian McKenna

This week, we are joined by Brian McKenna for a very important conversation about anxiety and depression. Brian helps us understand the journey of anxiety and depression. He shares the differences between the two, and offers hope with the power of small victories. With compassion, Brian helps individuals and families gain skills for life so they can achieve a healthy level of functioning, renewed hope, and happiness in their lives. Brian McKenna helps individuals and families gain skills for life so they can achieve a healthy level of functioning, renewed hope, and happiness in their lives. His collaborative approach involves other essential relationships and resources to optimize outcomes, fostering a strong therapeutic alliance between himself and the individual. These two strategies are the most important factors to change and healing. Brian inspires and motivates people to become healthier, happier and more connected in their relationships, as seen in his Tedx Talk which can be found on YouTube.*****To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show**To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show

This week, we are joined by Brian McKenna for a very important conversation about anxiety and depression. Brian helps us understand the journey of anxiety and depression. He shares the differences between the two, and offers hope with the power of small victories. With compassion, Brian helps individuals and families gain skills for life so they can achieve a healthy level of functioning, renewed hope, and happiness in their lives. Brian McKenna helps individuals and families gain skills for life so they can achieve a healthy level of functioning, renewed hope, and happiness in their lives. His collaborative approach involves other essential relationships and resources to optimize outcomes, fostering a strong therapeutic alliance between himself and the individual. These two strategies are the most important factors to change and healing. Brian inspires and motivates people to become healthier, happier and more connected in their relationships, as seen in his Tedx Talk which can be found on YouTube. ***** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Understanding Anxiety & Depression with Brian McKenna

Meredith Miller

Meredith Miller joins the podcast this week to share how to teach kids about the Bible. Meredith shares with Rachel and Matt all about how to talk with kids about Jesus (and, even, what can be avoided for now!). It’s a sweet and informative conversation. You won’t want to miss it!Meredith is a pastor and parent with over 20 years experience helping families follow Jesus. She wants to help parents re-examine the notion of using the Bible to raise “good kids” and catch a fresh vision for being a Jesus-centered, justice-seeking, and joy-filled family. She many resources, including a podcast called "Ask Away," a faith-based newsletter, and an Instagram account @MeredithAnneMiller*****To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show**To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show

Meredith Miller joins the podcast this week to share how to teach kids about the Bible. Meredith shares with Rachel and Matt all about how to talk with kids about Jesus (and, even, what can be avoided for now!). It’s a sweet and informative conversation. You won’t want to miss it! Meredith is a pastor and parent with over 20 years experience helping families follow Jesus. She wants to help parents re-examine the notion of using the Bible to raise “good kids” and catch a fresh vision for being a Jesus-centered, justice-seeking, and joy-filled family. She many resources, including a podcast called "Ask Away," a faith-based newsletter, and an Instagram account @MeredithAnneMiller ***** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Teaching Kids the Bible with Meredith Miller

Nancy Beach

Join our discussion about the Future of the Church with Nancy Beach and Samantha Kiley Nancy Beach and Samantha Beach Kiley join us for an honest conversation about the future of the church in America. We discuss the struggles that have hindered the church’s witness today and what must be done in order for the church to be faithful and fruitful going forward. *****To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show**To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show

Join our discussion about the Future of the Church with Nancy Beach and Samantha Kiley Nancy Beach and Samantha Beach Kiley join us for an honest conversation about the future of the church in America. We discuss the struggles that have hindered the church’s witness today and what must be done in order for the church to be faithful and fruitful going forward. ***** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

The Future of the Church with Nancy Beach & Samantha Kiley

Don Everts

Learn all about discovering your gifts with Don Everts This week, Rachel and Matt are joined by the delightful Don Everts. Don shares all about what it means to live out the gifts, talents, and passions God has given you, and what life looks like when a person fully recognizes who they are. It’s an encouraging conversation that will leave you excited about your gifts and who God made you to be.*****To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show**To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show

Learn all about discovering your gifts with Don Everts This week, Rachel and Matt are joined by the delightful Don Everts. Don shares all about what it means to live out the gifts, talents, and passions God has given you, and what life looks like when a person fully recognizes who they are. It’s an encouraging conversation that will leave you excited about your gifts and who God made you to be. ***** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Discovering Your Gifts with Don Everts

Beth Moore

Beth Moore joins Rachel and Matt to share her journey in finding a new church, and to graciously share what the last few months have been like as she has walked through controversy. It’s a lovely conversation, filled with truth, grace, and wisdom.Best-selling book and Bible study author Beth Moore is a dynamic teacher whose conferences take her across the globe. She is a dedicated wife, and mother of two adult daughters and three delightful grandchildren.  Beth lives in Houston, Texas, where she leads Living Proof Ministries with the purpose of encouraging and teaching women to know and love Jesus through the study of Scripture.*****To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show Support the show**To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show

Beth Moore joins Rachel and Matt to share her journey in finding a new church, and to graciously share what the last few months have been like as she has walked through controversy. It’s a lovely conversation, filled with truth, grace, and wisdom. Best-selling book and Bible study author Beth Moore is a dynamic teacher whose conferences take her across the globe. She is a dedicated wife, and mother of two adult daughters and three delightful grandchildren.  Beth lives in Houston, Texas, where she leads Living Proof Ministries with the purpose of encouraging and teaching women to know and love Jesus through the study of Scripture. ***** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Moving On with Beth Moore

AJ Roberts

For the Season 3 finale, Dr. Anjeanette “AJ” Roberts is back to talk with us about Lessons from Covid. AJ joins us this week to look at the lessons from Covid-19 and the pandemic, and look at how the aftermath continues to effect us all, in big and small ways. AJ is a molecular biologist and virologist and public advocate for the Christian faith, and she conducted SARS-CoV research at the National Institutes of Health from 2003 to 2006 and holds degrees in chemistry (BS, U. of Tulsa), cell and molecular biology (PhD, U. of Pennsylvania), and Christian apologetics (MA, Biola University).+++++Love this podcast? Then check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show (https://mpm.simpledonation.com) Support the show**To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show

For the Season 3 finale, Dr. Anjeanette “AJ” Roberts is back to talk with us about Lessons from Covid. AJ joins us this week to look at the lessons from Covid-19 and the pandemic, and look at how the aftermath continues to effect us all, in big and small ways. AJ is a molecular biologist and virologist and public advocate for the Christian faith, and she conducted SARS-CoV research at the National Institutes of Health from 2003 to 2006 and holds degrees in chemistry (BS, U. of Tulsa), cell and molecular biology (PhD, U. of Pennsylvania), and Christian apologetics (MA, Biola University). +++++ Love this podcast? Then check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mpm.simpledonation.com</a>) <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Lessons from Covid with Dr. AJ Roberts

Andrea Davis

In this week's episode, Andrea Davis joins the podcast to talk all about the ever present screens in our lives, and how to have a better relationship between screens and your family. Andrea brings encouragement, new insights, and practical strategies to help all people navigate this tech-filled world. For more information, follow Andrea at  Better Screen Time on Instagram,  or head to BetterScreenTime.com.Andrea Davis is a former secondary ed teacher turned screen-time-navigator. She is the founder of Better Screen Time where she shares family-tested ideas from the (tech) trenches as a mom of five. She is on a mission to help parents worry less about tech, and connect more with their kids. +++++Love this podcast? Then check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show (https://mpm.simpledonation.com)  Support the show**To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show

In this week's episode, Andrea Davis joins the podcast to talk all about the ever present screens in our lives, and how to have a better relationship between screens and your family. Andrea brings encouragement, new insights, and practical strategies to help all people navigate this tech-filled world. For more information, follow Andrea at  Better Screen Time on Instagram,  or head to <a href="http://BetterScreenTime.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterScreenTime.com</a>. Andrea Davis is a former secondary ed teacher turned screen-time-navigator. She is the founder of Better Screen Time where she shares family-tested ideas from the (tech) trenches as a mom of five. She is on a mission to help parents worry less about tech, and connect more with their kids. +++++ Love this podcast? Then check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mpm.simpledonation.com</a>) <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Better Screen Time with Andrea Davis

Steve Cuss

Steve Cuss is back to talk with us about Relational Anxiety. Steve joins us this week to look at anxiety &amp; conflict that arises between us and others, with co-workers, friends, family, and even strangers. He shares pitfalls to be aware of and tips for navigating our relationships. Steve is the author of Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs and the founder of www.capablelife.me, an online community helping you to function as a calm, aware, present human in the work place and home place.+++++Love this podcast? Then check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show (https://mpm.simpledonation.com) Support the show**To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show

Steve Cuss is back to talk with us about Relational Anxiety. Steve joins us this week to look at anxiety &amp; conflict that arises between us and others, with co-workers, friends, family, and even strangers. He shares pitfalls to be aware of and tips for navigating our relationships. Steve is the author of Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs and the founder of <a href="https://mattpopovits.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=59c139e1cd6610583301edcdf&amp;id=918d0007ea&amp;e=6d94783423" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.capablelife.me</a>, an online community helping you to function as a calm, aware, present human in the work place and home place. +++++ Love this podcast? Then check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mpm.simpledonation.com</a>) <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>** To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple <a href="http://donation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation.com</a> Check out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on MPM, head to <a href="http://mattpopovits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mattpopovits.com</a> <a href="https://mpm.simpledonation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Relational Anxiety with Steve Cuss

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