Thrive: Deeper

047 Thrive Deeper: Proverbs Self Discipline

Self discipline! Is it related at all to "Self Control" as a fruit of the Spirit?

046 Thrive Deeper: Proverbs Discipline

Matthew and DJ start the episode talking about music. Matthew is loving the endless catalogue of ECM Records. https://www.ecmrecords.com/home https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ECM_Records DJ is thrilled with the new Kings Kaleidoscope album "ZEAL" https://www.kingskaleidoscope.com/ https://youtu.be/5ldbggv2zaQ Then our boys get down to business talking honestly about the journey of SELF DISCIPLINE. And then they tackle YOUR questions on disciplining our children. Proverbs 13:34 Whoever spares the ro...

045 Thrive Deeper: Proverbs Conflict

We mention The Christian Calendar - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liturgical_year Personal Conflicts. Bonus discusion: "Christians Like Us" SBS TV special. Watch it here . Read up on it here .

044 Thrive Deeper: Proverbs The Grey Areas

Proverbs and the "GREY AREAS" of christian living. one man's liberty is another man's stumbling block. Matthew and DJ mention these "arty" film makers: Michael Haneke Lars von Trier Andrey Zvyagintsev

043 Thrive Deeper: Proverbs Decisions & Responsibility

On their 43rd episode Matthew and DJ get very conversational about the Proverbs and the Bible's concepts about making decisions and taking responsibility for them. But first- is DJ bragging on himself on how he surpised his wife Benita for her 40th birthday? And Nigel Lane has a question about the Psalms being included in the Thrive readins but then left out of the podcast?

042 Thrive Deeper: Proverbs Guidance

Guidance in Proverbs. Matt and DJ start by talking about a movie they saw: Capernaum https://youtu.be/ULUo0048xZE

041 Thrive Deeper: Proverbs Speech

Speech in Proverbs

040 Thrive Deeper: Proverbs Work & Questions

Work in the book of PROVERBS. Plus your questions.

039 Thrive Deeper: Proverbs Work & Money

Matthew and DJ start by talking about new work brewing for Matt's band Sons Of Korah Then they look at the questions: "There’s a lot of ‘my child’ / 'my sons' going on. Is this God talking to Solomon or is Solomon talking to someone? If it’s the latter, then who? - Meg Thompson "Today’s Thrive message being about generosity reminded me that being generous with money is one thing but being generous with your time & none monetary resources is another, and not often commented on. Some of the mo...

038 Thrive Deeper: Proverbs Sexuality

This week's podcast is probably one not suitable for the younger kids because as we head into Proverbs, the first few chapters dive right into Sex, Sexuality and right relationships. So Matthew overlays these truths with modern culture's Pornography Addiction. Matthew references the book " The Porn Myth " from Ignatius Press We recommend the christian ministry of Triple X Church: https://www.xxxchurch.com/ There is some incredible software for those that want to live free from a Church culture: ...

037 Thrive Deeper: Proverbs Introduction

An Introduction to the book of PROVERBS. **NOTE - DJ makes a mistake right at the beginning and introduces this episode as "episode 36" - Sorry! He meant to say Episode 37. Thanks and sorry for any confusion. What is Wisdom? https://youtu.be/AzmYV8GNAIM

036 Thrive Deeper: Intertestamental Period Pt 2

Part Two of our look at the history in the "Intertestamental Period" Galatians 4:4-5 (ESV) "But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons." We are expanding on "THE FULLNESS OF TIME"

035 Thrive Deeper: Intertestamental Period Pt 1

Your Questions and then the trek into the period between the Old and New Testaments. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intertestamental_period

034 Thrive Deeper: Malachi

Malachi. The last words written to the Jewish people before Jesus was born.

033 Thrive Deeper: Joel

Joel. The META prophet.

032 Thrive Deeper: Nehemiah 7 - 13

031 Thrive Deeper: Nehemiah 3 - 6

030 Thrive Deeper: Nehemiah 1 - 2

Matthew Jacoby and DJ Paine conclude 2018 by wrapping up Ezra and beginning Nehemiah....

029 Thrive Deeper: Esther Questions + Ezra 7 - 10

Matthew and DJ have some follow up questions for Esther and then conclude the book of Ezra and his decrees of divorce!

028 Thrive Deeper: Esther 4 - 10

Matthew and DJ race through the roller coaster ride that is the last half of the book of Esther.

027 Thrive Deeper: Esther 1 - 3

Matthew and DJ chat about the season of Christmas before getting into the first few chapters of the book of Esther!

026 Thrive Deeper: Zechariah Questions and The Passion

This week Matthew and DJ tackle some of your questions about the book of Zechariah. But before they dive into that, the dynamic duo jump into a discussion about the controversial "THE PASSION TRANSLATION" {TPT} of the Bible... You can read more about that discussion here: http://themelios.thegospelcoalition.org/article/burning-scripture-with-passion-a-review-of-the-psalms-passion-translation https://www.gotquestions.org/Passion-Translation.html https://thinktheology.co.uk/blog/article/whats_wron...

025 Thrive Deeper: Zechariah 6 - 14

This week Matthew and DJ head through the rest of the book of Zechariah. Pull out that Bible and open it up to the book because you want to foillow along! We also discuss Matthew's upcoming yearly trips to Israel.....

024 Thrive Deeper: Haggai & Zechariah 1 - 5

This week Matthew and DJ start out by candidly discussing how DJ has learnt how to speak the language of Matthew Jacoby.... and then pausing in the Ezra narrative to look at two prophets who were speakingh to the Jewish people at that time.... the short Haggai and they begin the longer Zechariah.... Enjoy as our duo pull out the appocalyptic threads and the application we have today.

023 Thrive Deeper: Ezra 1 - 6

Ezra 1 to 6. https://youtu.be/MkETkRv9tG8 Stay listening for some bonus, heartfelt "thinking out loud" about Halloween. For those who want some bonus reading about Halloween, DJ found this article very interesting: https://calvinistinternational.com/2013/10/30/halloween-creation-recreation/

022 Thrive Deeper: Titus, Philemon and Ezra

Bonus! Covering off Titus and Philemon in the last edition. And starting the new edition with an overview of Ezra.

021 Thrive Deeper: 1 and 2 Timothy

Matthew and DJ follow up on last episode with this question: "What about a woman who God has given the gift of teaching? Should she just ignore this based on what Paul says? I've always struggled with this....." - MEG T. Then they look through the leadership qualifications from 1 Timothy chapter 3. A quick look at Paul's thoughts on the last days and what the church will be like in those days. And then a final wrap up on Paul's last letter before his death - 2 Timothy....

020 Thrive Deeper: 1 Timothy 2

Matthew and DJ present this special episode dedicated to these 8 verses in 1Timothy Chapter 2: "8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing. 9 I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, 10 but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. 11 A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. 12 I do not p...

019 Thrive Deeper: 1 Timothy Introduction

Finally Matt and DJ are back in the studio! Questions: During the Thessalonians discussion Matt mentioned how the book was one of Paul early letters (I think he said Galatians might have been first). That got me pondering Paul’s spiritual growth (stay with me here). We are encouraged and exhorted to keep growing and revising our views ("if it’s alive it grows" I think MJ says). I know my views and opinions have changed enormously over my Christian journey. Things that took up a lot of my time (a...

018 Thrive Deeper: 2 Thessalonians

Matthew and DJ get a wonderful piece of feedback from a Sydney based listener: Marcello " Oakbridge " Encina has subtitled the show "The theological Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis." photoshopped photos that can illustrate that are more than welcome! Matthew references " A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man " by James Joyce. 2nd Letter from Apostle Paul to the church in Thessalonica. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Epistle_to_the_Thessalonians https://youtu.be/kbPBDKOn1cc...