
100 episodes

The Pulse Podcast with Matthew Ruttan Matthew Ruttan
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- Religion & Spirituality
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5.0 • 8 Ratings
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Since a pulse doesn’t mean you’re alive, this podcast is about the vitality of firm faith, pursuing personal integrity, and consistently keeping the main thing the main thing in practical ways day-by-day.
Matthew Ruttan is a disciple of King Jesus, husband to Laura, dad-of-three, pastor at Westminster, author of Turbulence and The Up Daily Devotional, lover of simplicity, sincerity, clarity and campfires. Servant of the Word. John 10:10.
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Looking within and spiritual disciplines as we seek to love God – an interview by Chris Pullenayegem
I was recently interviewed by Chris Pullenayegem from the Vancouver School of Theology about looking within, spiritual disciplines, and encouraging an ethos of discipleship in a congregation. This podcast is a recording of our talk.Continue reading
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Abiding in Jesus the true vine, and bearing his fruit (Growing Deeper with John 15:1-17)
Jesus tells us he is the true vine, his Father is the gardener, and we are the branches. We are to "abide" in Jesus and bear fruit. What does he mean and how does this give us "joy"? That's what I explore in this episode which is a Bible study on John 15:1-17.Continue reading
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What Jesus teaches about the Holy Spirit and how that helps you (Growing Deeper with John 14:15-31)
God will send a special Helper to live within Jesus' people: The "Parakletos." Who is this Holy Spirit and what does he do? This episode is a Bible Study on John 14:15-31.Continue reading
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What do we really know about the historical Jesus, and how does that impact our faith? [Sermon]
Jesus is the centre of our faith. He came to give us life; but what was his like? What did he look like? What wasContinue reading
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Something forgotten, fun facts and curiosities about the Christmas story
Why a census? How far to Bethlehem? Was Jesus born inside or outside? What is something we've forgotten (but previous generations didn't)? This episode shares an informal, interactive time with the congregation on Christmas morning as I answer these questions and more.Continue reading
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“If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.” Does Jesus give us a blank cheque in prayer?
Jesus said: "If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it." Is that a blank cheque? This podcast is a short exert from a worship service on December 18, 2022 and provides some explanation.Continue reading