While many of us don't have advanced medical degrees, we all have an impact on the emotional and spiritual well-being of those around us. However, it is fascinating to hear from someone who helps people to heal physically, on how that intersects with the way we heal mentally and spiritually. Join us as Dr. David Lakey, Vice Chancellor of Health Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at the University of Texas System, explains what it is like to live out your faith in the field of medicine.
Jun 30, 2025•29 min
"Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live" Deueronomy 30:19b. There are many places in God's Word where He instructs us to protect the vulnerable in our community. One of the best ways to do this is by helping out local pro life ministries. Our next guest is Jo Markham. Jo is the Executive Director of Agape Women's Clinic which provides help to families facing an unplanned pregnancy.
Jun 16, 2025•35 min
Relationships are important for everyone. This most important relationship is our relationship with God. However, we all need to learn how to have a good relationship with people as well. It is always good to have someone come along side us and help us get better at forming these relationships. Today's guest has a heart for helping people build healthy relationships with both family and coworkers. Welcome Lindsey Werner the Founder and Relational Coach of the Relational Equipping Center here in ...
Jun 02, 2025•42 min
Many of us have political biases. We can lean hard one way or the other. It take a person of extremely respectable character to throw out your bias in order to make a proper judgement of another person. Today's guest is exactly that type of person. Justice Scott Field serves as a Justice on the 15th Court of Appeals for Texas. We hope that you can gain insights from the way that Scott's faith has influenced his life and career.
May 19, 2025•45 min
We all have different skills/expertise that set us apart. God can use you to make a difference in people, no matter your circumstance. That is why, in this brand new series, we are sitting down with some of the leaders in our community that have had a major impact on the people they lead. Today's leader is Drew Sanders. Drew is the Head Football coach for the 6A Texas State Champion's, Vandergrift High School. Join Matt and Drew as they discuss coaching, leadership, and how to use your faith to ...
May 05, 2025•40 min
Perhaps, the most iconic scene from "The Office", is the episode when Toby comes back and Michael immediately shouts "NOOOOOOO!!" Sometimes God's "no's" feel this loud and abrasive to us. Other times He delivers a soft and subtle "no". Regardless, it is important for us, as DualCitizens, to recognize that God does sometimes respond to us with a "no" and that it is wise to respect His will in all circumstances. Join Matt, Stephen, and Jonathan as they discuss David's ability to accept God's "no"....
Apr 07, 2025•43 min
Producer Stephen recently shared that one of his favorite hymns is "Trust and Obey". A great line from that hymn is "For there's no other way, to be happy in Jesus. Than to Trust and Obey." Obeying the Lord is certainly an important factor of living a life that is connected to God. As dual citizens, we must find ways to obey God both inside and outside the walls of the church.
Apr 01, 2025•46 min
Who is the best leader you can think of? Is there anyone in your life that was super easy to follow? King David was certainly a great leader. However, even as a great leader, we can see a massive difference between David leading the Israelites towards God's plan and David ignoring God's plan to suit his own desires. Join Jonathan, Matt, and Stephen as they discuss David's rise to leadership and the beginning of his new role as king.
Mar 24, 2025•40 min
Many of us read the story of the end of Saul's life and can't but think to a time where it seemed like nothing was going our way. Although most of us have probably never had an experience with conjuring the ghost of a prophet, I think we can all identify with Saul's story to some degree. Join Stephen, Matt, and Jonathan as they discuss chapters 28 & 31 of 1 Samuel.
Mar 17, 2025•41 min
"Don't make me angry. You won't like me when I'm angry." Anger is a strange emotion that is often misconstrued. While most of us don't necessarily turn into The Hulk when we get angry, many of us do struggle with allowing anger to get the best of us. How do we approach difficult situations that make us angry? Is there a proper use of anger in a Biblical context? Learn the answer to these questions and many more with Nathan, Matt, and Stephen as they talk through the events of 1 Samuel 25:9-35....
Mar 10, 2025•37 min
Does anyone remember the movie Jungle Book ? (I am of-course referring to the better made cartoon version from the 90's). Every time I think of someone getting another person to trust them I can't help but think of Kaa singing "Trusssssssst in meeeeee".....am I the only one...I guess so.... WELL, God doesn't have to beg for our attention. He knows exactly how to call us into the next part of His plan. No one understood that more than David. Join Matt, Jonathan, and Stephen as they discuss the wa...
Mar 03, 2025•36 min
Any spelunkers out there? There are two types of people when it comes to caves; Those that find them scary and those that find them fascinating. I think it is safe to say that David was more of the first type of person. He didn't like caves very much, but he didn't let that stop him from accomplishing God's plan. Join Matt, Jonathan, and Stephen as they discuss the way that David responds to being in a season of caves.
Feb 28, 2025•34 min
"You've got a friend in me. Oh you've got a friend in me!" I can't help but think of this song when I read about Jonathan and David's friendship. Maybe you had a great friend that you think of who was more of a best friend. Jonathan and David were definitely best friends. Join Matt, Jonathan, and Stephen as they talk about the true meaning of friendship by diving into 1 Samuel 20.
Feb 20, 2025•40 min
Comparison is a hard topic these days. We tend to compare ourselves to others often. Jealousy is running rampant in our culture as it has for all of time. It is hard for us to root for someones success amidst our own failures. Especially when our phones bring us a constant image of people who seem to have everything put together and perfect. How does Daniel remain so humble in the midst of his season of winning? How do Saul and Jonathan react to the rise of David as a leader? What can we learn f...
Feb 10, 2025•39 min
How many times in life have you felt as if you have to over come a giant in order to do what God has called you to? Did you trust God enough to stand in courage in the face of such a daunting task? How did David stand with so much courage when facing Goliath? Join Matt and Jonathan as they discuss the story of David vs Goliath.
Feb 03, 2025•37 min
How do we know if God has called us to a new purpose? What is the difference between calling and anointing? The story of Saul and David paints two separate reactions to calls from God. Join Matt, Jonathan, and Stephen as they discuss this passage from 1 Samuel 16:14-23.
Jan 21, 2025•43 min
Many have probably heard David described as a "man after God's own heart". But what does it mean to seek after God's heart? What should I hold on to or give away in order to pursue God with all of my heart? Join Matt, Jonathan, and Stephen as they discuss this aspect of seeking after God's heart.
Jan 13, 2025•40 min
We hope that you all have enjoyed listening to CitizenATX this year. Feel free to go back and listen to past episodes during the holiday season. Join Matt, Jonathan, and Stephen as they look to wrap up 2024 with one final episode of retrospective to look back on the past year and give vision for the future of the podcast.
Dec 09, 2024•27 min
Swords are known as one of the longest used weapons in the history of the world. Any soldier during biblical times would tell you that it is a death sentence to enter a battle without your sword. Why then would Christians go out of their way to leave their spiritual sword at home? In today's episode, Matt, Jonathan, and Stephen discuss why we should cling to the Sword of the Spirit as we walk through life as a DualCitizen.
Nov 25, 2024•29 min
Those that have played a sport with a helmet know how weird it can be to put on someone else's helmet. Even though technically the helmets are made the same way, a helmet has a way of fitting to our head that begins to get comfortable and helps us to play better. Having the right helmet makes a big difference in our performance. There is nothing more personal in our faith than our own story of salvation. Join Matt, Stephen, and Jonathan as they discuss this how we can use this helmet to be effec...
Nov 18, 2024•30 min
"Thou O Lord, are a shield for me." As a kid growing up I never really understood what those words, in Psalm 3:3, really meant. How is God shielding us? It wasn't until I got older that I realized that faith is the shield in our life. The stronger we are in our faith, the more protected we are from the enemy's schemes. Join Matt, Jonathan, and Stephen as they discuss this aspect of the Shield of Faith.
Nov 11, 2024•31 min
There is no more important objective of the Church or the Dual Citizen, than to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ. However, to gain our footing in this objective we must first invest in the right footwear. Join Matt, Jonathan, and Stephen as they discuss the importance of spreading the Gospel.
Nov 04, 2024•27 min
Have you ever played basketball with a guy who really had no offense, but was exceptional at defense? Sometimes he was worth having on the team solely to stop the other side from gaining any ground while we rallied for an upset. This is sort of like the Breastplate of Righteousness. It will help to guard your heart so that you can move forward in the battle. Join Matt, Jonathan, and Stephen as they discuss the importance of leaning on the righteousness of God.
Oct 28, 2024•29 min
What is true? Do we even know anymore? It just so happens that biblical truth is unchanging. No matter what the world tries to pass as truth, the Word of God is unwavering in its stance on the truth. This is why it is so crucial that the believer put on this Belt of Truth every day to protect and defend themselves from the lies of Satan and the world. Join Matt, Jonathan, and Stephen as they discuss how we are to live with this Belt of Truth.
Oct 21, 2024•30 min
The Armor of God is one of the most important concepts to understand on your walk with God. As we search to find our place as Dual Citizens, it is crucial that we rely on the Armor of God protect us and to give us confidence as we move forward in the faith. Join Matt, Stephen, and Jonathan as they tease this new series.
Oct 17, 2024•4 min
To think that we came all the way from people pouring tea in the harbor over a tea tax, to everyone paying taxes on the same money multiple times; is astonishing...but I digress... Churches are currently under fire for the tax breaks and benefits that they receive. Many dual citizens are wondering what that will do to a church? Will it be the end of churches in America? Also, how do ADA and environmental regulations affect the way a church is allowed to operate? Join Matt, Jonathan, and Stephen ...
Oct 07, 2024•38 min
If you have been around a church long enough, then you may have heard that church staff members often experience burnout from their role on staff. Pastors are pressed with the difficult responsibility to not only take care of their own spiritual and mental health, but to also care for the spiritual and mental health of their staff. "Soul Care" is a term used to describe the concept of biblical stress relief and comfort that can help limit or prevent burnout, and help you to be the most effective...
Sep 30, 2024•42 min
🎵"I'm coming back to the heart of worship, and it's all about you. It's all about you Jesus"🎵. When Matt Redman wrote those lyrics in 1998 they were considered a bold statement of faith in the beginning of a time of change in the Church. He was reminding us in that time that, no matter what means you use to worship, the important thing to remember is that it is all about Jesus. What is the message that we should send to our young people in the church so that they understand worship? What will ...
Sep 23, 2024•40 min
They have never lived in the world without smartphones, but they certainly know how to use technology better than the rest of us. Generation Z (GenZ for short) has been called the "hopeless generation", but they call themselves the "hopeful generation". Join Matt, Garrett, and Corbin as they discuss what the future church might look like as GenZ grows into leadership rolls.
Sep 16, 2024•37 min
There will likely be an increased population of people on earth in the future, but will there be an increased population of people in church in the future? Is the physical building of church going to be replaced? Find the answer to these questions, and many more, on todays episode about the future of church membership. Join Matt. Jonathan, and Stephen as they discuss what the church may look like, and how we can encourage people to stay connected as a body of believers.
Sep 09, 2024•25 min
