Thinking Out Loud with Walt McFadden

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Walt McFadden, Pastor of Cityview Church in Minneapolis, is a no-nonsense kind of guy who takes no prisoners when it comes to the Truth. Pastor Walt likes to ‘Think Out Loud’ about the Bible and how it can impact a community through the proper application of Spiritual Principles. You will find an honest response to some of the most difficult questions facing Christians today.

  1. The Method … The Message Part Two

    4 days ago

    The Method … The Message Part Two

    Pastor Walt continues thinking out loud on the subject of the method and message of the church. He delves deep into this subject, and asks … What is the overall message that we’re hearing? Is it opposed or in line with Jesus’ message? Visit Walt McFadden at Cityview Church

    26 min
  2. The Method … The Message Part One

    26 Jun

    The Method … The Message Part One

    Is this Thinking Out Loud episode, Pastor Walt discusses the church and its message and its method. So, what is the method? It’s subject to the current trends in society. What is the attraction? Is Jesus the attraction to our churches? What is the message? Are we are making to easy for people to come to faith in Jesus? We are superficial in our faith. Pastor Walt helps us understand that the Gospel is free … but it will cost us everything. Visit Walt McFadden at Cityview Church

    26 min
  3. Israel Part One

    19 Jun

    Israel Part One

    Pastor Walt discusses the importance of Israel to the church. He gives an overview of the history of Israel and his perspective on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.  Does Israel have the right to exist? What is our response as a Christian? What is Israel’s future in relation to the church? Pastor Walt thinks out loud and answers these questions. Visit Walt McFadden at Cityview Church

    22 min
  4. Despair

    12 Jun

    Despair

    We have an epidemic of despair in our culture. People from all walks of life and all ages are experiencing despair. Mental illness is rising in our country, and in some areas suicide rates are higher than homicide rates. Why? Why now? What's the change that people feel in our culture now? In this episode, Pastor Walt thinks out loud and helps us understand what's happening in our culture now that's causing so much despair. Visit Walt McFadden at Cityview Church

    27 min
  5. The Spirit of Despair

    5 Jun

    The Spirit of Despair

    Pastor Walt Thinks Out Loud and tells us if you have no hope you are in despair. God did not intend for us to have no hope, but many people don't have hope. You feel hopeless, nobody cares, nobody is interested in you, you've experienced all kinds of things, all kinds of people, but something is missing in your life. Those in despair have no hope about their marriage, no hope about their children, their health, their finances, their job, their profession, no hope about their future, about life itself, no hope about life after death, no hope about eternity. We all need hope. How do we find hope in the perplexity and turmoil of the world around us? God is with us in our despair. God has a purpose, even our suffering has a purpose ... a good purpose because all things work together for God's good for them that love God. Listen in to learn how God uses our suffering for His Glory. Visit Walt McFadden at Cityview Church

    28 min
  6. There is Hope in the Land

    29 May

    There is Hope in the Land

    Pastor Walt Thinks Out Loud and asks what is contributing to the lack of hope in the land? Well, most people don’t know why the church exists or what is the purpose of the church. Pastor Walt tells us that the mission of the church is the Great Commission, and intergenerational discipleship is the goal of the church. Many people say there are a number of reasons they don’t go to church. Pastor Walt tells us of a few … they don't find a loving, serving community, they don’t see the active role of the Holy Spirit, they don’t see the seeking of the power of God, they don’t hear sound Biblical teachings, they don’t hear testimonies, they don’t see the passion for God. they don’t see a Biblical worldview. The church needs to offer all the things people say they don’t experience at church, and then, there will be hope in the land. Visit Walt McFadden at Cityview Church

    28 min
  7. The Reality of Abortion

    22 May

    The Reality of Abortion

    In this Thinking Out Loud episode, Larry Kutzler talks with Liz, a woman who had an abortion 10 years ago. Liz gives her testimony about her abortion experience. Larry asks Liz if having an abortion was the right decision for her. Liz tells us her decision to have an abortion was not the right decision … absolutely not. Liz shares that she knew in her heart it was not the right decision, but she surrounded herself with people who supported her decision, who helped her feel her decision was right. Liz shares that the root of her decision was complete selfishness on her part and she didn’t want to deal with the ramifications of pregnancy. Now, 10 years later, she feels moved by God to share her powerful and moving story for her own heart healing and to help others with their own heart healing from knowing they did not make the right decision. Visit Walt McFadden at Cityview Church

    24 min
  8. Who Is the Holy Spirit? Part 3

    15 May

    Who Is the Holy Spirit? Part 3

    What does it mean to walk in the Spirit in the Christian life? Pastor Walt McFadden explains that many people live primarily by emotions, circumstances, and natural desires, but spiritual maturity comes from living according to God’s Word … rather than feelings. Walking in the Spirit is not about outward religious performance or strange behavior; it is a daily lifestyle of trusting and obeying God in every area of life. Walking in the Spirit means allowing the Holy Spirit to influence every part of life … including relationships, decisions, behavior, and even finances. It is the opposite of living according to the flesh, which Pastor Walt describes as humanity’s sinful appetites and old identity apart from God. What is the difference between legalism and true holiness? Holiness is not simply following external rules or trying to appear religious; it is becoming more like Christ. The goal of the Holy Spirit is transformation into Christ’s image, not self-improvement for human recognition. Pastor Walt emphasizes that Christians are already declared righteous and holy through Christ (justification), while also continually being transformed (sanctification). Believers are described as new creations whose old selves have been crucified with Christ. Pastor Walt explains that many Christians struggle because they still identify with past sins and failures instead of embracing their new identity empowered by the Holy Spirit. Through the Spirit, believers are no longer slaves to sin but are empowered to live with love, peace, joy, and self-control. The Holy Spirit is active and personal. Rather than merely convicting people of sin, the Spirit actively works within believers to strengthen, guide, and transform them. Pastor Walt describes the Holy Spirit as an agency carrying out God’s work in believers’ lives … helping them in weakness, shaping their desires, and drawing them closer to Christ. God remains in control despite life’s struggles. Christians are urged to trust God, rely on the Holy Spirit daily, and focus on growing in Christlikeness rather than being trapped in guilt, fear, or religious legalism Visit Walt McFadden at Cityview Church

    24 min
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Walt McFadden, Pastor of Cityview Church in Minneapolis, is a no-nonsense kind of guy who takes no prisoners when it comes to the Truth. Pastor Walt likes to ‘Think Out Loud’ about the Bible and how it can impact a community through the proper application of Spiritual Principles. You will find an honest response to some of the most difficult questions facing Christians today.

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