Make It Simple

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Make It Simple

Matt Popovits and Rachel Ryder take complicated issues and, with the help of an expert, breaks them down into ideas we can understand, truths we can apply, and questions worth pondering--and he does it all through the lens of faith. Through thoughtful insights and interesting conversations, they move through topics ranging from parenting, anxiety, and racism, to gender identity, the enneagram, politics and more.

  1. 12/10/2024

    Junk Drawer Jesus Wrap Up with Chad Lakies

    This week, we invite Chad Lakies back to help us finish our Junk Drawer Jesus series and talk about how to move forward as believers in today’s culture.Rev. Dr. Chad Lakies is the regional director for North America at Lutheran Hour Ministries, and is a scholar on the intersection of church and culture. Check out his new book, How the Light Shines Through, anywhere books are sold.Support the show******For more information on Make It Simple Ministries, head to https://makeitsimple.org/To suppo...

    39 min

  2. 12/03/2024

    The Centrality of Idolatry with Chad Bird

    This week, Chad Bird returns to discuss Idolatry, its large role in our lives, and what we can do about it.Chad is an author and a Scholar in Residence at 1517. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew. He also has a new book out, Hitchhiking with Prophets, available at 1517.org.Support the show******For more information on Make It Simple Ministries, head to https://makeitsimple.org/To support Make It Simple, head here: Support the showBuy your copy...

    33 min

  3. 11/26/2024

    The Shallowness of Happiness with Frank Hart

    Frank Hart is back on the podcast this week to talk with Matt and Rachel about happiness and its role in our lives.Frank Hart is the Pastor of NewChurch in Katy, Texas. He is an author, recording artist, frontman for Atomic Opera, public speaker, and record producer. He is also a happy husband and father. His book, “Joyride: A Beginning in Every End” and various albums of his music are available at FrankHart.com.Support the show******For more information on Make It Simple Ministries, head to ...

    45 min

  4. 11/21/2024

    On Pietist and Party Animals with Bob Hiller

    This week, we welcome Bob Hiller to discuss Chapter 6, “On Pietists and Party Animals,” and our tendency as believers to swing between legalism and throwing it all out the window.Bob Hiller is the senior pastor of Community Lutheran Church in Escondido, CA. He is the content editor for The Craft of Preaching, a preacher on You Are Forgiven Radio, and a contributor to 1517. He is also a co-host on White Horse Inn.Support the show******For more information on Make It Simple Ministries, head to ...

    35 min

  5. 11/12/2024

    How God Speaks with Tanner Olson

    This week, we welcome back our good friend Tanner Olson to talk about How God Speaks to us in today’s world.Tanner Olson is an author, speaker, poet and the founder of Written to Speak which aims to spread hope and announce love through spoken word and poetry. He's written three books of poetry: Walk A Little Slower, As You Go: Words for the Unknown, and I’m All Over the Place.Support the show******For more information on Make It Simple Ministries, head to https://makeitsimple.org/To support ...

    34 min

  6. 11/05/2024

    The Why of Work with Jeremy Ryder

    This week, we welcome a special guest, Matt’s good friend and Rachel’s husband, Jeremy Ryder, to discuss Chapter 4: "The Why of Work" and finding balance with this significant part of our lives.Jeremy has worked with many large organizations to help with their recruiting and hiring strategies and brings a heart-filled perspective on the way of work.Support the show******For more information on Make It Simple Ministries, head to https://makeitsimple.org/To support Make It Simple, head here: Su...

    36 min

  7. 10/29/2024

    Of Mountains and Measurements with Erick Sorensen

    In this special season of Make It Simple, we're having conversations with friends all about Matt's new book, Junk Drawer Jesus.This week, we welcome Erick Sorensen to talk about Chapter 3: "Of Mountains and Measurements" and what do we do about grace when it seems so counter-intuitive.You can grab your copy of Junk Drawer Jesus by Matt Popovits today at 1517.org or anywhere books are sold!***Erick Sorensen leads Church Partnerships at 1517. He holds degrees from Biola and Lutheran Brethren Se...

    37 min

  8. 10/22/2024

    The Myth of the Cosmic Scale with Jared Wilson

    In this special season of Make It Simple, we're having conversations with friends all about Matt's new book, Junk Drawer Jesus.This week, we welcome Jared Wilson to talk about Chapter 2: "The Myth of the Cosmic Scale" and how the point was never to be perfect (spoiler alert: you won't achieve it anyway).You can grab your copy of Junk Drawer Jesus by Matt Popovits today at 1517.org or anywhere books are sold!***Jared C. Wilson is an assistant professor of pastoral ministry, an author in reside...

    40 min
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Matt Popovits and Rachel Ryder take complicated issues and, with the help of an expert, breaks them down into ideas we can understand, truths we can apply, and questions worth pondering--and he does it all through the lens of faith. Through thoughtful insights and interesting conversations, they move through topics ranging from parenting, anxiety, and racism, to gender identity, the enneagram, politics and more.

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  • Creator
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  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Make It Simple
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    Make It Simple

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