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Grace At Home Podcast

Matt Mediathatsgrace.org
Here to help you, your friends, and your neighbors know and follow Jesus and to meet their needs! -- We believe that it doesn't matter how long it's been since you've gone to church, what you wear, or who you vote for. At Grace Church we are passionate about helping you, your friends, and your neighbors find and follow Jesus and to make a lasting difference in our surrounding communities. -- Avon, MA Braintree, MA West Bridgewater, MA Norton, MA Online - Anywhere
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Balancing Justice And Mercy | Upside Down | Week 2 |

Injustice seems rampant today. We hunger for wrongs to be righted, yet showing mercy appears weak and lets the offender off the hook. So how do we reconcile Jesus’ teaching for us to want justice, but also freely give mercy? In this video, we see how Jesus flips the script by redefining our understanding of justice and mercy, what it would look like for us to live as people of justice and mercy, and how living out Jesus' radical, countercultural teachings leads us towards lives of peace, content...

Oct 14, 202330 min

Why God Blesses Vulnerability | Upside Down | Week 1 |

Do you ever feel like life is leaving you empty and unfulfilled? You try to check all the boxes for success - nice job, possessions, relationships - but something's still missing. What if God knows something about finding a blessed and fulfilling life that we’re missing? What can be challenging is sometimes Jesus’ instructions can feel backwards to us. Jesus said the poor, grieving, and humble are blessed, but living that way doesn’t sound like it leads to a better place. So what is Jesus talkin...

Oct 07, 202342 min

Should Christians Fight Culture Or Embrace It? | Asking For A Friend | Week 4 |

Living out your faith nowadays can feel like you’re on stormy waters. With Christian values diminishing in our culture, many people of faith are left feeling overwhelmed, angry, or tempted to leave their faith behind. So in these divided times, how should Christians respond to the culture around them? In this video, we answer this question by giving a Biblically-grounded perspective on what it looks like to stand firm in your faith and also live as a person of compassion and love towards those w...

Sep 30, 202336 min

Does Science Point To A Creator? | Asking For A Friend | Week 3 |

Most of us grew up being taught evolution, but what if there’s actual empirical evidence that points toward purposeful design? We’re putting the Bible to the test to see if believing in Creation requires you to check your brain at the door, or if you can believe the Genesis account and still be rational and intelligent. In this video, we'll see respected scientists who believe the data fits better with Genesis than natural selection, and we'll discover how the world around us defies random chanc...

Sep 23, 202347 min

What Does The Bible Say About Sex and Relationships? | Asking For A Friend | Week 2 |

Relationships today are complicated. Our world is constantly communicating to us how to navigate things like sex, dating, and marriage, but is this really working out well for us? Many of us still struggle reconciling our faith with our current desires and our past failures. In this video, we’ll have an open, judgment-free conversation on what the Bible says about navigating tough topics like healthy boundaries for sex, dating in a modern world, divorce, and re-marriage. Discover how to reconcil...

Sep 16, 202345 min

What Does The Bible Say About Gender Identity? | Asking For A Friend | Week 1 |

Navigating the topic of gender identity today is tough. Transgender. Gender dysphoria. Non-binary. What does it all mean? We want to care for people's innermost feelings and desires but is fully exploring and expressing all feelings and desires leading us towards wholeness? The complexities surrounding these issues leave many longing for clarity. In this video, we'll see what answers and wisdom the Bible gives around this topic to help us navigate these delicate and important issues.

Sep 09, 202346 min

Building A Life You Won’t Regret | Checking In |

Do you ever worry you'll look back with regret on how you spent your time and energy? It’s hard enough just getting through the day to day, let alone making sure your decisions are leading to a life of fulfillment and purpose. That’s where having strong values can help! In this video, we talk about 4 values designed to help you build a life of purpose and meaning. Find out why being biblically centered, outwardly focused, radically generous, and personally involved matters and also practical way...

Sep 02, 202329 min

God's Purpose For Your Sadness | Triggered | Week 7 |

When it comes to our emotions, there are clearly some that we’d like to experience more than others. But truthfully, life can get heavy sometimes. When sadness shows up, it can often function as a warning light illuminating things that need to be addressed in our hearts. In this video, we'll explore God's purpose for sadness, how we can learn from it, and how to process sadness in a healthy way.

Sep 02, 202329 min

Managing Fear And Anxiety | Triggered | Week 6 |

Between pandemics, politics, and social media outrage, it's no wonder so many of us struggle with fear and anxiety. The constant state of feeling triggered can really take its toll on our mental, emotional, and spiritual health, and while we try to hide, ignore, or self medicate these feelings, they never really seem to go away. But here's the truth: you were created to live in peace, not in panic, but that doesn’t mean we’ll never wrestle with these feelings. In this video, we'll unpack practic...

Aug 26, 202342 min

Is This Really Love? | Triggered | Week 5 |

Love is a super confusing emotion. We say we "love" a lot of things when we really mean we like, we desire, we enjoy, we crave. And sometimes when we say “love” we really mean "lust". We live in a world that glorifies fantasy love while real relationships struggle and more often than not our disordered desires lead to pain and brokenness. No wonder we have so many questions about love! In this video, we take a look at what the Bible says about this messy thing we call love to find clarity and un...

Aug 19, 202333 min

Is Being Happy Enough? | Triggered | Week 4 |

Is being happy all it takes for a fulfilling life? As a culture, we do so much, buy so much, and try so much to experience this blissful emotion and then we wake up and do it all over again. Most of the daily choices and decisions we make revolve around what will make us happy. After all, God wants us to be happy right? The problem with this emotion is when we start to believe feeling happiness can accomplish something it was never designed to do. In this video, we talk about how the obsession t...

Aug 12, 202330 min

Don’t Let Anger Control You! | Triggered | Week 3 |

Anger and rage seem to be all too common in our world today. Everyone seems to have a short fuse! We see it online, through the media, on our commutes, and in our relationships. It’s the default emotion when things don’t go right, and this intense emotion can be very destructive when handled in unhealthy ways. In this video, we’ll be learning from the Bible how we can navigate the complexities of anger, how to avoid its destructive tendencies, and how to manage this emotion in a God-honoring way...

Aug 05, 202330 min

Stopping Guilt From Becoming Shame | Triggered | Week 2

Nobody wants to feel guilty or ashamed. We try to make excuses or shift blame so that we can avoid these feelings. But the reality is dealing with feelings of guilt and shame are a part of being human! In this video, we work to understand why God allows us to feel these difficult emotions and see how the Bible says we can go about dealing with these feelings in a more healthy way.

Jul 29, 202339 min

Why My Emotions Matter To God | Triggered | Week 1 |

Let's be real, our emotions can be super complex and downright frustrating at times. Sadness, anger, fear, and love: if we’re honest, it’s a lot easier to numb or dismiss these emotions than deal with them! We often separate them from our spirituality, thinking they are two separate things, but what if God sees your emotions differently and deeply cares how you feel? In this video, we will see that God designed you to have “all the feels”, and by understanding and embracing God’s design for our ...

Jul 22, 202341 min

Neighboring Above And Beyond | Like A Good Neighbor | Week 4 |

We all work really hard to make our lives easy and comfortable. But when it comes to loving our neighbor, Jesus says it’s more than being friendly and polite. In fact, he says truly loving our neighbor will often cost us something and push us beyond our comfort zones. In this video, we explore why we are so uncomfortable with this idea and also why making such a countercultural decision to love others is worth it.

Jul 16, 202333 min

Why Hospitality Matters | Like A Good Neighbor| Week 3 |

For most of us hospitality is reserved for friends and family around birthday parties, BBQs, and holidays. Our busy, fast-paced lives and our reliance on technology can often distract us from spending time with those around us. But here's the thing: hospitality is more than just being polite. It's about loving your neighbor, just like Jesus taught us. In this video, we talk about how hospitality is more than just being a good neighbor, and we’ll give you some simple, practical ideas for inviting...

Jul 08, 202331 min

4 Ways To Love A Difficult Neighbor | Like A Good Neighbor| Week 2 |

Jesus’ command to love your neighbor seems like an easy enough thing to do with some time and intentionality. But what if you don’t like your neighbor? What about the people who try to make life more difficult for us? Do we still need to love them and if so…how!? In this video, we talk about the barriers to loving difficult people and give 4 practical ways to love people who are not easy to love.

Jul 01, 202337 min

What Loving Your Neighbor Means | Like A Good Neighbor| Week 1 |

When we hear the phrase "love your neighbor," we often think of treating others with kindness, compassion, and respect. To be a good human is to “love your neighbor”. But what if that’s not what Jesus meant? What if it’s not a metaphor, but a command to love your actual neighbor? In this video, we see from the Bible what it means to love your neighbor, who your neighbor actually is, and what steps you can take to start doing so.

Jun 26, 202343 min

What Loving Your Neighbor Means | Like A Good Neighbor| Week 1 |

When we hear the phrase "love your neighbor," we often think of treating others with kindness, compassion, and respect. To be a good human is to “love your neighbor”. But what if that’s not what Jesus meant? What if it’s not a metaphor, but a command to love your actual neighbor? In this video, we see from the Bible what it means to love your neighbor, who your neighbor actually is, and what steps you can take to start doing so.

Jun 24, 202343 min

How Difficulties Expose Your True Self | A Tale Of 3 Kings | Week 3 |

When facing adversity, tough circumstances, and difficult people, we tend to react…well poorly. After all, we were wronged! It wasn’t our fault! We deserve better! But our reactions act like a mirror that reflects what’s in our hearts, and exposes our hidden thoughts and character. And at times, when what’s in our hearts comes out through our words and actions, it can even surprise us! So what do we do about it? In this video, we discover that we have a choice in how we respond in these situatio...

Jun 17, 202339 min

When Life Gets Tough | A Tale Of 3 Kings | Week 2 |

We've all experienced those moments when it feels like everything in our lives is falling apart. We long for comfort, security, and immediate solutions. We want God to fix our problems and make everything better. And when it doesn't happen, doubts and questions start to surface. But these are the moments where our faith is tested. In this video, we will see that God is not distant in hard times and that when we trust God in the midst of hardship, something incredible happens. God uses those hard...

Jun 11, 202333 min

When God Doesn't Make It Better| A Tale Of 3 Kings | Week 1 |

Many people are initially drawn to faith with the expectation that following Jesus will lead to an easier and more carefree life. But is that really true? Does being a Christian increase your chances for more blessings and prosperity? If so, you might be asking “why are there still so many struggles in my life?” In this video, we talk about the realities of living with faith, and highlight how God sees hardships and struggles differently than we do.

Jun 04, 202333 min

Letting God Write Your Story | Raise Your Game | Week 4 |

Ever wondered what it would be like to let God take the wheel and write more of your life's story? If we’re honest, many of us feel more comfortable being the authors of our own lives and it can be daunting to feel like we are giving up control of our own lives. But what if you knew for a fact that God had something better planned? Something you’d miss if you never took the risk? In this video, we are talking about what a life written by God can look like, why the risk is worth it, and how you c...

May 28, 202340 min

Building A Courageous Faith | Raise Your Game | Week 3 |

Would you describe your faith as courageous or hesitant? We often compare our faith to the heroes of the Bible and the courage and confidence they had versus the fear, doubt, and insecurity that many of us experience. So what’s the difference? How can we grow courage and confidence in our faith and experience God in our lives? In this video, you’ll find where a courageous faith comes from and also discover insights to help you build a more confident, courageous faith that can transform your life...

May 20, 202342 min

Gaining Confidence From The Holy Spirit | Raise Your Game | Week 2 |

Many people have questions about the Holy Spirit: Who or what is it? How does it relate to God and Jesus? What role does it play in our lives? How do I know if the Holy Spirit is working in my life? How can I discern the voice of the Holy Spirit? In this video, we'll explore the Holy Spirit from a Biblical perspective and clarify common misunderstandings. By the end of this video, you'll have a better understanding of who the Holy Spirit is and how you can experience His power and presence in yo...

May 14, 202338 min

From Doubt To Boldness | Raise Your Game | Week 1 |

Are you struggling to share your faith with others? Do you feel unsure of how to start a conversation about Jesus? Maybe you feel that your faith is still too small to talk with anyone else about it. You're not alone! But the good news is that God can give us the confidence to share our faith. In this video, we'll explore how our confidence in God equips us to live like Jesus and tell others about him. Ultimately, we'll see that sharing our faith is not about having all the answers, but about tr...

May 06, 202336 min

Do I Have Enough Faith? | Disillusioned | Week 3 |

Do you find yourself wondering or concerned whether you have enough faith? When doubts arise and our faith feels diminished, it’s easy to feel inadequate or even guilty. Maybe you even question whether you are worthy of God’s love and acceptance because your faith seems so small. So exactly how much faith is enough? In this video, we talk about how faith and doubts can coexist together. By the end of this video, you'll have a better understanding of what it means to have faith, and some practica...

Apr 29, 202337 min

What To Do When Your Doubting | Disillusioned | Week 2 |

What are you supposed to do when you have doubts about faith? Are you supposed to talk openly about them or hide them? Some of us have experienced our doubts being shut down when we tried to share them, or were given an answer that only led to more questions. In this video, we talk about why seasons of doubt are not something to be discouraged by and give 3 practical things you can do as you process through your doubts and questions.

Apr 24, 202331 min

Is Doubting Your Faith Normal? | Disillusioned | Week 1 |

Have you ever questioned your faith or felt unsure about what you believe in? Have you ever wondered if your doubts mean you don't have enough faith? You're not alone. Doubt can be scary and confusing, but it doesn’t mean you’re losing your faith or a bad Christian. In this video, we see what the Bible says about doubting faith, what to do when we doubt, and how our doubts can actually help us grow closer to God.

Apr 15, 202336 min

The Solution To Our Broken World | Easter With Grace |

We all long for life to be good. To have days where everything goes right, we feel refreshed and filled, and are able to put aside the troubles and brokenness of our world. We can all agree that our world is broken but it’s harder for us to admit that we contribute towards that broken world too. But what hope do we have that things will get better in our world? What about in our own lives? In this video, we see the answers the Bible gives for why we’re all broken, how that affects our spiritual ...

Apr 08, 202329 min
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