The Deep Thoughts Podcast with Matt Shantz

Every episode explores one aspect of the Christian faith a little more deeply. This podcast exists to help you foster deep faith.

The Deep Thoughts Podcast with Matt Shantz is a religion podcast hosted by Matt Shantz, with 102 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Matt Shantz hosts The Deep Thoughts Podcast with Matt Shantz, a religion show with 102 episodes published.

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  Aging Wisely in an Anti-Aging World (Jen Wilkin)

  Oct 1, 20261 hour

  Simply put, we live in an anti-aging world. Aging is seen as something to fight against, slow the signs of, and even live in total denial about. On the other hand, Christianity has always held an alternate vision that embraces aging, and the character and wisdom that come with it. Jen Wilkin joins Matt Shantz for a conversation about aging wisely in an anti-aging world. She is an author and Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas who has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts. An advocate for Bible literacy, her passion is to see others become articulate and committed followers of Christ, with a clear understanding of why they believe what they believe, grounded in the Word of God. She is the co-host of the fantastic Knowing Faith podcast and the author of a number of books and bible studies, including Women of the Word : How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds and Dust to Dust : Aging Wisely in an Anti-Aging World.

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  Episode #105

  The Most Common Lies Tempting Believers Today (Aaron Graham)

  Sep 17, 202655 minS1

  One day Aaron sat down with a notebook and started writing down the names of people he knew who had deconstructed their faith. He filled two pages. Can you relate to this gradual drift from the church, drift from core doctrines, and drift from Christianity itself — either from personal experience or observation? Is real, resilient faith, rooted in truth possible at a time so full of cultural pressures and alternative values? In this episode Matt Shantz sits down with Aaron Graham who exposes subtle lies reshaping Christianity from within and shares how to build a faith that can withstand a culture of confusion without losing conviction or compassion. The conversation is based on his new book, Unshakable Faith : How To Stand Firm in a Culture of Lies. Aaron is the founder & lead pastor of The District Church , a multicultural congregation in Washington, D.C. For over 15 years, he has pastored in the heart of capital of the United States, discipling a generation to follow Jesus. He earned a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School and has been featured by ABC News, Time, & The Washington Post for his insights on reaching young adults in our increasingly secular age.

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  Episode #104

  Discipleship According to Matthew’s Gospel (Jonathan Pennington)

  Sep 3, 202647 minS1

  What is the path to the good life? What does it look like to be a disciple of Jesus? New Testament scholar, Jonathan Pennington, has written extensively on the Gospel of Matthew and we explore it’s emphasis on discipleship as well as Jesus’ vision for human flourishing outlined in the Sermon on the Mount in this conversation. And golf. Jonathan Pennington is a Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky & also one of the Teaching Pastors at Sojourn East . He regularly speaks and teaches in churches all over the US and has come up to beautiful British Columbia, Canada numerous times. He also hosts The Human Flourishing Podcast . His books include, Reading the Gospels Wisely : A Narrative & Theological Introduction; Come & See : The Journey of Knowing God Through Scripture; Becoming a Disciple of the King : A Theology of Matthew; The Sermon on the Mount & Human Flourishing ; his personal favourite, Jesus the Great Philosopher : Rediscovering the Wisdom Needed for the Good Life, and many more.

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  Episode #103

  Preaching the Gospel & Raising Up Preachers (Matt Shantz & Mike Neglia)

  Aug 21, 20261h 12mS1

  This is a special crossover episode from Expositor’s Collective, where Matt was interviewed by Mike Neglia on preaching the gospel and raising up preachers. Together they discuss the ethics of quoting voices outside our theological tradition (8:30), the sermon critique that pushed Matt toward greater gospel clarity (11:15), the surprising benefits of handwritten notes (30:30), and why preaching is often far more exhausting than most people realize (56:45). Matt also offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Central Community Church identifies, trains, coaches, and releases new Bible teachers through initiatives like their Preaching Lab, creating a culture where developing communicators is part of the church's DNA (33:20). Whether you're preparing this Sunday's sermon, mentoring emerging preachers, or simply trying to grow in the craft and calling of Bible teaching, this conversation is filled with wisdom, humility, and practical encouragement for the long work of ministry.

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  Episode #103

  ANY AND EVERY (Emilie & Brian McCormack)

  Jun 26, 202554 minS1

  <p>Over the last few decades a phenomenon has been taking place on Tuesday nights at Texas A&M University; thousands of students fill the basketball arena to worship Jesus and receive Bible teaching. Brian McCormack serves as the Executive Director and together with his wife Emilie they steward this incredible ministry with faith, vision, and humility.  </p><p>Breakaway's purpose is any and every student taking their first or next step with Jesus.</p><p>In this episode they discuss: What an Aggie is (and how to pronounce it) (7:00); how redemptive it is that Brian preaches on the Reed A...

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