I am Matthew Podcast: Overcoming Past Mistakes with Spiritual Growth

Robert Howard
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The I Am Matthew Podcast builds a foundation of hope through biblical truth, prayer, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Each episode explores Scripture—from practical Christian living to eternal promises—covering topics like faith, baptism, communion, God’s love, salvation, and the return of Christ. Join us as we walk verse by verse, strengthen our prayer life, and grow in hope rooted in God’s Word and the Revelation of Jesus Christ.

  1. 19h ago

    EP128 Hope in the Revelation: Jesus: No Longer the Lamb, Now Only the King!

    The period of grace has closed, and the Savior who once came as a gentle, sacrificial Lamb is now stepping forward as the crowned King of Kings. In this episode of our Revelation series, we finish out Revelation Chapter 14 and witness one of the most sobering pictures in all of Scripture: the double harvest of the earth. Up until now, John has shown us the Lamb. But in this passage, the imagery shifts dramatically. We see the Son of Man sitting on a white cloud, wearing a golden crown, and holding a sharp sickle in His hand. He is no longer bearing the cross—He is coming to claim His kingdom and execute final judgment. Using insights from the Enduring Word Commentary, we break down these two distinct harvests: first, the gathering of the righteous wheat into God’s barn, and second, the crushing of the vintage grapes of wrath in the winepress of God's anger outside the city. This verse-by-verse Bible study strips away the soft, modern misconceptions of Jesus and confronts us with the reality of His absolute sovereignty, His holiness, and the undeniable reality of His return. This Christian podcast episode unpacks:➡️ The dramatic shift from Jesus as the gentle Lamb to Jesus as the crowned King and Judge➡️ The first harvest: Christ gathering His faithful people to Himself➡️ The terrifying second harvest: The grapes of wrath and the reality of divine judgment➡️ Why understanding the severity of God elevates our awe of His grace The grace of God is vast, but it is not infinite in time. This episode is an urgent reminder that Jesus is coming back—not to plead, but to reign. Scripture Focus:Revelation 14:14–20 Support & Connect:🌐 Website: https://www.iammatthewministries.org💙 Donate on Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/IAmMatthewMinistries📧 Email: robert@iammatthewministries.org

  2. Jul 22

    EP127 Hope in the Revelation: The Final Call to Unbelievers and Has America Become Babylon?

    We are fast approaching the point of no return. Before God unleashes the final, unmixed cup of His wrath upon a rebellious world, He does something extraordinary: He sends a supernatural warning across the sky to ensure that no one on earth has an excuse. In this episode of our Revelation series, we step into the middle of Revelation Chapter 14 to examine the three angels flying in midheaven. This is God’s absolute final call to unbelievers—a global, miraculous proclamation of the everlasting Gospel right before judgment falls. Using insights from the Enduring Word Commentary, we break down the stark message of these heavenly messengers: a call to fear God, a declaration of the fall of Babylon, and a terrifying warning about the eternal torment awaiting anyone who takes the Mark of the Beast. Then, we tackle one of the most controversial topics in modern eschatology. As the second angel cries, "Babylon is fallen, is fallen," we examine the identity of this global economic and spiritual superpower. We dive deep into the compelling, sobering case for why the United States could very well be modern-day Babylon—a nation built on unprecedented wealth, moral influence, and global dominance, yet staggering toward spiritual collapse. This verse-by-verse Bible study is a sobering wake-up call to evaluate where your true citizenship lies. This Christian podcast episode unpacks:➡️ The three angelic warnings and God’s final act of mercy to a lost world➡️ The compelling biblical and economic reasons why the United States fits the description of End-Times Babylon➡️ The terrifying reality of God's unmixed wrath against those who worship the Beast➡️ The patient endurance required of the saints in the final days The clock is ticking, and the warnings couldn't be clearer. This episode will completely shift how you look at current events, national destiny, and the urgency of the Gospel. Scripture Focus:Revelation 14:6–13 Support & Connect:🌐 Website: https://www.iammatthewministries.org💙 Donate on Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/IAmMatthewMinistries📧 Email: robert@iammatthewministries.org

  3. Jul 15

    EP126 Hope in the Revelation: If God has set you apart, He will keep you!

    Right after the enemy rolls out his counterfeit system, his mark, and his global demands for conformity, God pulls back the curtain to show us His own. And they aren't hiding in a cave—they are standing victoriously on Mount Zion. In this episode of our Revelation series, we dive into the first five verses of Revelation Chapter 14. After the heavy, dark realities of the Antichrist and the economic system of Chapter 13, the atmosphere completely shifts. We see the 144,000 standing with the Lamb, carrying the Father’s name written on their foreheads, and singing a song that nobody else can learn. Using insights from the Enduring Word Commentary, we look past the speculative theories and focus on the deep, challenging spiritual characteristics of this group. Scripture calls them blameless, sexually pure, totally honest, and fiercely loyal followers of Jesus wherever He goes. This isn't just a future prophecy; it’s a mirror for the modern believer. This verse-by-verse Bible study draws a direct line between the 144,000 and our lives today, challenging us to look at our own walk: In a culture that demands you bow to its values, whose mark are you actually wearing? This Christian podcast episode unpacks:➡️ The powerful symbolism of the Lamb and the 144,000 standing on Mount Zion➡️ The "new song" of redemption and why a life of compromise can never sing it➡️ A deep comparison between the spiritual purity of the 144,000 and the standard God calls us to today➡️ What it truly means to follow the Lamb "wherever He goes" in a hostile world You don't have to wait for the tribulation to decide who owns your allegiance. This episode is a call to rise above the noise of the culture and stand firm in absolute devotion to Jesus. Scripture Focus:Revelation 14:1–5 Support & Connect:🌐 Website: https://www.iammatthewministries.org💙 Donate on Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/IAmMatthewMinistries📧 Email: robert@iammatthewministries.org

  4. Jul 12

    EP124 Hope in the Revelation: I saw Satan Fall like Lightning!

    There is a massive eviction notice being served in the spirit realm, and the enemy is furious because he knows his time is short. In this episode of our Revelation series, we finish out Revelation Chapter 12 and witness a literal war in heaven. We see Michael the archangel and his angels clash with the dragon and his fallen angels. The result? Satan is completely cast down to the earth, stripped of his access to heaven, and stripped of his ability to accuse the believers before God. Using insights from the Enduring Word Commentary, we dive into the core strategy of how believers overcome the enemy right now. It isn't through our own strength or perfection; it is by the blood of the Lamb, the word of our testimony, and a willingness to lay down our lives for the sake of the Gospel. As the dragon turns his full wrath toward the earth and chases after the woman, we see the supernatural protection of God on full display. This verse-by-verse Bible study unpacks:➡️ The reality of the cosmic war in heaven and the casting down of Satan➡️ How the enemy functions as "the accuser of our brothers" and how Jesus silences him➡️ The three-part blueprint for overcoming the devil today➡️ Why the enemy's current rage on earth is proof that he knows he has already lost The enemy is desperate, but his eviction is permanent. If you want to know how to stand firm in the middle of spiritual warfare, this episode is a must-listen. Scripture Focus:Revelation 12:7–17 Support & Connect:🌐 Website: https://www.iammatthewministries.org💙 Donate on Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/IAmMatthewMinistries📧 Email: robert@iammatthewministries.org

  5. Jul 8

    EP125 Hope in the Revelation: The Antichrist... and AI?

    We are watching the infrastructure for the end times being built right before our very eyes. For centuries, readers of prophecy wondered how one global system could track, control, and manipulate the commerce and worship of every single person on earth. Today, we don't have to wonder anymore. In this episode of our Revelation series, we confront one of the most chilling chapters in all of Scripture: Revelation Chapter 13. We pull back the curtain on the unholy trinity of the end times as we break down the rise of the Beast from the Sea and the Beast from the Earth. First, we lay out the clear biblical case for why the Beast from the Sea is the Antichrist—a charismatic, demonically empowered political leader who rises out of global chaos to demand the world's allegiance. But things take a wild turn when we look at the second figure: the Beast from the Earth. Using insights from the Enduring Word Commentary, we look at his role in forcing the world to worship the first beast, performing deceptive signs, giving "breath" to an image, and implementing the infamous Mark of the Beast. We dive deep into a compelling, modern possibility: Could the Beast from the Earth—or the technology he uses to control global society—actually be Artificial Intelligence? This verse-by-verse Bible study will challenge you to look at modern technology, global economics, and spiritual deception through a completely different lens. This Christian podcast episode unpacks:➡️ The identity, power, and political rise of the Antichrist (The Beast from the Sea)➡️ The deceptive religious agenda of the False Prophet (The Beast from the Earth)➡️ The staggering parallels between modern A.I. capabilities and the prophetic "Image of the Beast"➡️ The reality of the Mark of the Beast and the total economic control of the end times The matrix is being set up, but the Church does not need to fear. This episode is a wake-up call to stay alert, stay grounded, and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. Scripture Focus:Revelation 13:1–18 Support & Connect:🌐 Website: https://www.iammatthewministries.org💙 Donate on Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/IAmMatthewMinistries📧 Email: robert@iammatthewministries.org

  6. Jun 24

    EP123 Hope in the Revelation: The Woman... The Child... The Dragon!

    If you want to understand why the world has a deep, irrational hatred for the Jewish people and the Church, you have to look past politics and look at the cosmic warfare happening behind the scenes. In this episode of our Revelation series, we step into Revelation Chapter 12 and unpack one of the most vivid, symbolic visions in all of biblical prophecy: the Great Sign in heaven. John pulls back the curtain to reveal a panoramic view of human history and spiritual warfare, framed through three major figures: a woman clothed with the sun, a defenseless male child, and a terrifying, furious red dragon. Using insights from the Enduring Word Commentary, we break down who these symbols actually represent. We look at why the dragon—Satan himself—is completely obsessed with destroying the woman (Israel) and the Child (Jesus Christ). From the manger in Bethlehem to the modern day, the enemy's target hasn't changed. This verse-by-verse Bible study exposes the root of spiritual warfare and reminds us why the enemy's rage is so intense right now. This Christian podcast episode unpacks:➡️ The identity of the woman and why she represents the nation of Israel➡️ The dragon's failed attempt to devour the Messiah at His birth➡️ The reality of Satan’s ancient hatred and how it drives world events today➡️ The ultimate protection of God over His people in the wilderness The battle is real, but the enemy is already operating from a place of defeat. This episode will change the way you view spiritual warfare. Scripture Focus:Revelation 12:1–6 Support & Connect:🌐 Website: https://www.iammatthewministries.org💙 Donate on Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/IAmMatthewMinistries📧 Email: robert@iammatthewministries.org

  7. Jun 16

    EP122 Hope in the Revelation: The Seventh Trumpet!

    The countdown is over. The final trumpet is about to sound, and it doesn't just signal another wave of judgment—it signals a hostile takeover. In this episode of our Revelation series, we finish out Revelation Chapter 11 and witness the blowing of the Seventh Trumpet. Throughout history, kingdoms have risen and fallen, but this is the moment heaven declares that the lease on planet Earth has expired. Satan’s time is up, and the rightful King is stepping forward to claim His throne. Using insights from the Enduring Word Commentary, we look at the incredible shift in atmosphere that happens when this trumpet sounds. There is no panic in heaven; there is absolute, explosive worship. The twenty-four elders fall on their faces because they know the mystery of God is finished, and the day of reckoning and reward has arrived. This verse-by-verse Bible study will remind you that no matter how chaotic our world looks right now, the final outcome has already been decided. This Christian podcast episode unpacks:➡️ The ultimate meaning of the Seventh Trumpet and why it changes everything➡️ The opening of God's temple in heaven and the flash of the Ark of His Covenant➡️ Why the return of Christ brings terror to the world but absolute joy to the believer➡️ The serious reality of God’s final judgment and the rewarding of His saints If you need a reminder that God is fully in control and that His kingdom wins in the end, this episode is exactly what you need to hear. Scripture Focus:Revelation 11:15–19 Support & Connect:🌐 Website: https://www.iammatthewministries.org💙 Donate on Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/IAmMatthewMinistries📧 Email: robert@iammatthewministries.org

  8. Jun 10

    EP121 Hope in the Revelation: The Two Witnesses!

    How could the entire world simultaneously look at two bodies lying in a street in Jerusalem and celebrate their death? When John wrote the Book of Revelation 2,000 years ago, that concept was humanly impossible. Today, it’s just another Tuesday on the nightly news. In this episode of our Revelation series, we tackle Revelation Chapter 11 and dive deep into one of the most fascinating, debated passages in all of biblical prophecy: The Two Witnesses. We break down the undeniable proof that John was peering directly into the future. The text says the whole earth will see and rejoice over the death of these two prophets—a global event that could only happen in a world connected by television, satellite, and smartphones. This isn’t coincidence; it’s the supernatural accuracy of God's Word. Using insights from the Enduring Word Commentary, we also dive into the mystery of their identity. While popular opinion often points to Elijah and Moses, we lay out the biblical case for why the two witnesses are actually Elijah and Enoch—the only two men in history who never tasted death. This verse-by-verse Bible study will challenge you to look at the world around you with open eyes. This Christian podcast episode unpacks:➡️ The prophetic blueprint proving John saw our modern future➡️ The biblical case for Elijah and Enoch as the Two Witnesses➡️ The sudden, terrifying shift from global celebration to absolute fear when God breathes life back into them The signs are hiding in plain sight. If you've ever doubted the accuracy of prophecy, this episode will change the way you read Scripture. Scripture Focus:Revelation 11:1–14 Support & Connect:🌐 Website: https://www.iammatthewministries.org💙 Donate on Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/IAmMatthewMinistries📧 Email: robert@iammatthewministries.org

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The I Am Matthew Podcast builds a foundation of hope through biblical truth, prayer, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Each episode explores Scripture—from practical Christian living to eternal promises—covering topics like faith, baptism, communion, God’s love, salvation, and the return of Christ. Join us as we walk verse by verse, strengthen our prayer life, and grow in hope rooted in God’s Word and the Revelation of Jesus Christ.

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