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. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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

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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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  Episode #101

  Good News at Rock Bottom (Ray Ortlund)

  Jun 5, 202550 minS1

  <p>We all long for a life worth living. So when we receive news of a frightening diagnosis, suffer heartbreaking loss in our family life, or get trapped in a cycle of our own sin, we might wonder about God. Where is He when we need Him most?</p><p>In this episode Ray explains that Jesus can be hard to find in the comfortable lives we prefer. Instead, He meets us at rock bottom―where He is waiting for us with open arms. If you’re facing hardship or heartbreak, here is some good news — the Man of Sorrows is the...

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  Episode #100

  The 100th Episode!

  Apr 23, 202551 minS1

  <p>To celebrate 100 episodes worth of deep thoughts, Matt is joined by original producer of the podcast, Jordan Esau, for a trip down memory lane as they talk about the humble beginnings of the podcast, some favourite episodes and guests, and more.Then Matt tackles some of the deepest listener-submitted questions to close things out.A trip down memory lane (1:00)Where did Old Testament believers go when they died? (20:40)What are your views on the old earth and young earth creationist perspectives? (24:00)Since Samson killed himself and was favoured by God, is suicide a pardonable sin? (36:10)How important and healthy do y...

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  Episode #99

  Episode 99. The Evangelistic Church (J.A. Medders)

  Mar 13, 202544 minS1

  <p>For many of us, despite having the best intentions, we struggle to reach out effectively with the gospel. Jeff Medders joins Matt to talk about fostering a genuine evangelistic culture in our lives and churches.</p><p>ABOUT </p><p>Jeff Medders is the Director of Theology and Content for Send Network and the General Editor for New Churches. He is also pursuing his Ph.D. at Southern Seminary in biblical spirituality under the supervision of Dr. Donald S. Whitney. Jeff is a writer, a preacher, a podcaster, and an unashamed coffee snob. He is a native Houstonian and the a...

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  Episode #98

  Episode 98. Disability and the Church (Cameron Horner)

  Nov 14, 20241h 2mS1

  <p>In August of 2011, Cameron Horner had a diving accident that resulted in a spinal injury and immediate paralysis. His story is one of faith and perseverance.  </p> <p>In this episode, we talk about a theology of suffering and the topics of disability and the church and disability and eschatology.</p> <p>Resources referenced in the episode:</p> <p>Ten Dimensions of Belonging (Erik Carter)</p> <p>My Body Is Not A Prayer Request: Disability Justice In The Church (Amy Kenny)</p> <p>ABOUTBecause of the work that God did before, during, and after Cameron's injury, a ministry began as churc...

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