Mar 15, 2020
Hello, Civilla Morgan here! Welcome to episode 4 of the Not Just Another Religion and Politics Podcast! Thank you for tuning in! So here’s the deal:
I want this podcast to speak to people, not yell at people. Whether you are a Believer or not, a Christian or not, I want this podcast to be so plain in its language, that even if you have never stepped foot in a church, you will get this. You will get who Jesus is, and you will get what relationship with Him could be like, despite what people--Christians and non-Christians, try to do to get you to turn your back. Come along with me. I promise it will be a really cool experience!
In an effort of full disclosure, Matt is family. He is my sister in law’s son. I want you to hear from him because he is a walking talking answer to prayer. But not only that, I literally, LITERALLY got to witness his transformation from BC--before Christ, to AC--after Christ.
It was several years ago, but when I tell you it is a privilege to know someone who didn’t have a relationship with Jesus, who did not want to pray when we prayed as a family just before we started packing up my house when I was getting ready to move, well, let’s let Matt tell his story. Hello Matt, how are you?
- When did you realize that you needed to be in relationship with Jesus, was there a catalyst moment?
- Did you grow up with any type of religion, religious training?
- Tell us about relationship versus religion from your point of view.
- What do you say to those who think your transformation or relationship with Jesus is just a bunch of bunk?
- It was so amazing to witness your transformation. I was literally in awe, to tell you the truth. It almost seemed immediate. Was it in your opinion, immediate, like a miracle, or did it happen over time?
Scriptures mentioned by our guest:
‘Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.’--James 1:27.
Episode Takeaways:
Miracles are the radical change!
Turning our hearts from hearts of stone to hearts of flesh.
Closing commentary:
Don’t forget, I would love to hear from you on the question:
‘Who is God?’
Episode outro:
Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to check out the show notes where you can view the research I used to create this episode, and to read some articles I think you may find interesting. Until next time!
We are the Bibles the world is reading; we are the creeds the world is needing; we are the sermons the world is heeding.”
--Rev. Billy Graham.
‘Speaking to people, not yelling at people.’