It was an easy out, give Barabbas what he deserved and let Jesus go free. Yet, Jesus had a different plan and he received what Barabbas deserved.

In the midst of the chaos of the week, Jesus finds a few final moments with his Father. It is intense. It is painful. And, it is interrupted by a betrayal.

The week begins in triumphant as Jesus is welcomed into Jerusalem as the King of the Jews. Ironically, it is the very title they will later use to mock him.

In this brief episode, Esther and Elizabeth say goodbye after a great third season! They update you on what's coming in season four and when, and where to find them during the break.

Is manifesting bad? Is the Law of Attraction compatible with scripture? What is the link between word of faith and prosperity gospel? What kinds of things open up doors to the demonic? In this episode, Esther and Elizabeth interview the brilliant ex-New Ager, Melissa Dougherty to go through the deep details about how these pagan, demonic and danger…

You asked, they listened! In this final installment of the Singleness Series, Esther and Elizabeth tackle questions submitted from their listeners about singleness, dating and marriage. Questions like: “How do you know if someone is the ‘right person?’” and “How do you experience contentment when you desire marriage?” Then they wrap up with a pract…

Aaron, John, and our first ever guest Evan each share some fun (and/or crazy) stories from church history and discuss the logistics of eating a cup of uncooked rice.

We skip over him a lot, but he literally conquers everyone.

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Get ready to deconstruct the deconstruction movement! On this episode we interviewed satirist, scholar and Bible teacher Gabriel Finochio of Theos University. We discuss the origin of deconstruction (with a bit of philosophy and history along the way!), the difference between healthy doubts and destructive doubts… And how everything always comes ba…

If you haven't checked out Singleness Part 1, scroll back to our very first season to find it there! In this latest installment of the singleness series, our story picks up at Elizabeth's new life stage: marriage! Listen in to hear Esther and Elizabeth tackle a major counterfeit doctrine in church culture: Idolatry of Marriage. What does scripture …

Can we trust the origins of the Bible? How can we know we have the whole, true Bible? Which translations are trustworthy, and are any of them “bad?” In this episode of It Matters, Esther and Elizabeth welcome pastor Austin Molt to help address some of our toughest questions about the reliability of the word of God. To find more from Esther and Eliz…

In this overwhelming life season, Esther and Elizabeth meet you for an episode that is all about discussing the question, "WHAT IS GOING ON?!" Amidst all the chaos we are living in right now, how do we hear from God? How do we discern truth from the lies? Where is the good, and how do we spot it? Esther and Elizabeth not only share updates from cul…

In this catalytic second episode with renowned writer and speaker Samuel Sey, we go deeper into the nuances of CRT + Anti-Racism. Sey discusses broken family units, and the true cause of disparity between black people and white people in the USA. He shares more of his story and experience as a black man, and as the son of a single mother and immigr…

What is anti-racism? What is critical race theory? What is racism? And most importantly, how do believers understand these terminologies and issues in light of scripture? Join Esther and Elizabeth as they welcome renowned blogger and speaker, Samuel Sey for an in depth discussion on the topics of race. Samuel eloquently equips Christ followers to c…

We are BACK with prophetic scholar Amir Tsarfati in his BEST episode yet, to look at more of your questions about the End Times. This episode covers the two main schools of thought about the Millennial Kingdom: Pre-millennialist + Amillennial theology. We consider: •Will Jesus will have a literal reign on earth? What does the Bible actually say abo…

In troubling times, people want to know what will happen next! So we enlisted Amir Tsarfati (a Messianic Jewish scholar from Israel) and expert who has spent decades studying Biblical prophesies and texts about the END TIMES. We caught up with Amir mid-global tour to ask WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY regarding these controversial and critical questions: …

Did you know the Bible talks about influencers specifically? And about networking? In this episode, we are looking at secret sins. The covert ones that sneak up on you, or have had a cozy existence in your life without you even realizing it! If you’ve ever felt uninvited, unincluded, or just all around nauseated by the “who’s who” mentality in Chri…

In this episode of Esther and Elizabeth's two-part series on Progressive Christianity, Elizabeth shares a detailed account of her journey as a former progressive Christian. What is the mindset of someone who is being swayed towards this belief system? Why is this movement so enticing yet so dangerous? Tune in to hear answers to these questions and …

There is a fake gospel that is invading the Christian church and its name is Progressive Christianity. What is Progressive "Christianity," and why is it incompatible with scripture? Join Elizabeth and Esther as they welcome special guest, author and subject matter expert, Alisa Childers and take a deep dive into this alluring and deceptive movement…

Tod Bolsinger, Senior Congregational Strategist and Associate Professor of Leadership Formation at Fuller Theological Seminary, joins the show to discuss his two books, Canoeing the Mountains and Tempered Resilience. Plus, @todbol explains how leaders can navigate the post-pandemic landscape and prepare their congregations for the change necessary …

Tod Bolsinger, Senior Congregational Strategist and Associate Professor of Leadership Formation at Fuller Theological Seminary, joins the show to discuss his two books, Canoeing the Mountains and Tempered Resilience. Plus, @todbol explains how leaders can navigate the post-pandemic landscape and prepare their congregations for the change necessary …

We love to get practical AND we love going after the tough objections! In this episode we do both: First Elizabeth tackles the main objections about spiritual gifts: including the cessation argument (did the prophetic/miraculous gifts cease- why or why not?) and the consideration of whether the gift of apostleship still exists. Then Esther breaks d…

FULLY Delineated. Defined. Described in action. Let’s face it, most Christians today know more about the Enneagram + personality tests than they do about their spiritual profile as a believer! But Paul said “I don’t want you to be ignorant about spiritual gifts…” WELL GOOD. Here is your chance to learn what they are, and why they matter in FULL DET…

It can be complicated and messy within the church. In this episode Esther and Elizabeth round out this series with a deeper look at the counterfeit aspects of prophecy: discerning FALSE PROPHETS, false prophecies, what to do with prophetic words, etc. They also talk about prophecy practically applied, how to exercise prophesy when it’s your gift, a…

What does the Bible say about the prophetic? Why are so many Biblical passages about prophecy ignored by most churches? What does a modern day prophet or the gift of prophecy look like? What did Paul mean when He said “women can’t speak in church?” What is real prophecy supposed to be, and how can you discern false prophets from real ones? Veer bey…

We know who He is...now what does a life fully surrendered look like? Esther and Elizabeth share about their personal end-of-the-rope moments, and how the Spirit responded. But this is more than testimony and reflection - if you listen, God will speak to your heart about the move, the challenge, the opportunity He has for YOU to step out in faith w…

Elizabeth and Esther are kicking off their third season with an essential topic: The Spirit of God. We know from Scripture that the Holy Spirit is our source of truth for discerning the word of God and the things of God, but how well do we really know Him? Tune into this season's kick off episode to have your mind blown and your heart opened to the…

Esther and Elizabeth give an update on their season's theme as well as a roadmap of future episodes. They share exciting upcoming events and news as well as further context for the topics they have chosen to cover. You can find more content from IT MATTERS Podcast on Instagram @itmatters_podcast and on Facebook at @itmatterspodcast1…

Brent and Donna Jones, the team behind Bobbi Jo: Under the Influence, join the show to discuss who they got this project made and why the story of Bobbi Jo changed them and Kansas City.بقلم Everyday Exiles Podcast

Brent and Donna Jones, the team behind Bobbi Jo: Under the Influence, join the show to discuss who they got this project made and why the story of Bobbi Jo changed them and Kansas City.بقلم Everyday Exiles Podcast

Pastor Alan and Chris continue their discussion on Alan's new book, The Power to Bless, and reflect on Alan's childhood and what he learned about blessing his own children.بقلم Everyday Exiles Podcast

Pastor Alan and Chris continue their discussion on Alan's new book, The Power to Bless, and reflect on Alan's childhood and what he learned about blessing his own children.بقلم Everyday Exiles Podcast

In this final episode of the “Kingdom Logic” season, Esther and Elizabeth interview Saturate OC’s Jessi Green. They discuss what radically following Jesus and seeking the kingdom looks like where the rubber meets the road. What is revival? What is the most important thing for Christians to know right now? And what does living life all-in look like?…

Do you want more in your relationship with God? Can you say you experience His presence, and know Him personally in a way that changes your daily life? This advent episode of Kingdom Logic season is all about personally Encountering Jesus. It’s a phrase you’ve heard before, but this is a FRESH look at the rawest version of Jesus - in His very first…

Aaron joins the show to discuss the 1956 epic, Giant, and the future movies we are all hoping to see.بقلم Aaron Peck

People pleasers, this one’s for us. Today we want to bring the fusion of Christianity and Secular ideologies to a grinding halt. Jesus said some concrete and harsh statements about life in Christ, and we are digging into the discomfort. Do you feel hated for following Christ? Do you think the world would reject you if they knew what you really thou…

In light of this week's election and all that is going on in America, Esther and Elizabeth pause their regularly scheduled programming to meditate on the word of God.بقلم Esther and Elizabeth

Ryan Parker joins the show to discuss the future of movie theaters and what to expect as 2021 comes quickly.بقلم Ryan Parker

Katie Ziegler joins the show after a long break to discuss what she has read recently and make some recommendations for the the Winter season. Even if you don't read, she is the best!بقلم Katie Ziegler

What is abortion? Does it matter? Does it matter to God? Should it matter to us? Join us for this week's episode of It Matters as Esther and Elizabeth welcome special guest Lila Rose, Founder of Live Action and long term expert on the problem of abortion in our country. This episode will examine the historical state of abortion, the current state o…

In PART 2, we give women the center stage. Discussing all things marriage, church leadership, spiritual gifts, and who gets to "call the shots" in these contexts. With lots of personal stories and testimonies of our bumpy roads, we dive deep into the word SUBMIT, and how we are to understand that practice in today’s world. We also cover “Can women …

And we are back! Pictures and Pages with a review of AFI #83 Titanic and a review of the best television shows that premiered during pandemic!بقلم Aaron Peck

If you want to understand your PURPOSE and function, it all starts with design. In this two-part series, we discuss gender roles in the Bible. Unpacking phrases like “male headship” and “female submission,” as well as what God says about women in leadership, the patriarchy, and a plethora of problematic issues concerning gender in society. Find out…

Our contributor Heather Strong Moore had the special opportunity to interview the creator behind @blackliturgies, Cole Arthur Riley. Cole majored in Writing at the University of Pittsburgh, has been in campus ministry for the past 7 years and works with a Christian Study Center at Cornell University. In recent years she has encountered liturgical w…

Our contributor Heather Strong Moore had the special opportunity to interview the creator behind @blackliturgies, Cole Arthur Riley. Cole majored in Writing at the University of Pittsburgh, has been in campus ministry for the past 7 years and works with a Christian Study Center at Cornell University. In recent years she has encountered liturgical w…

Worship is more than just music, it is a battlecry. A weapon against the darkness, doubt and despair that is warring on us in anxious times. Our ability to worship God freely is under attack, so it is crucial to refresh our understanding of the power of worship. We look at what worship is, how we can praise God authentically amid chaos, and why it …

This week one of our contributors, Heather Strong Moore, had the chance to interview the Rev. Dr. Esau McCaulley. Dr. McCaulley is an Opinion writer for the New York Times and an Assistant Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College. His new book, “Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope” is out on Sep…

This week one of our contributors, Heather Strong Moore, had the chance to interview the Rev. Dr. Esau McCaulley. Dr. McCaulley is an Opinion writer for the New York Times and an Assistant Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College. His new book, “Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope” is out on Sep…