The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown

What’s the best way to balance work and rest? Is taking a sabbath even possible when you have small children? Listen in as Pastor Alfredo Ramos unpacks his sermon on God’s command to rest.

How can men and women live out how God made us to be when that can sometimes seem at odds? How do you raise kids of a different gender and what do you do when your spouse isn’t in the picture? Listen in as Pastor Matt gives real answers to tough questions on gender and parenting.

What do anger, gossip and murder all have in common? How should Christians respond to new abortion laws and what do you do when your line of work involves taking lives? Listen in as Pastor Matt gives real answers to tough questions about God’s command not to murder.

How far is too far when you’re dating? What do you do when your spouse cheats? How can you look at porn less? Listen in as Pastor Matt and Tammy Brown give real answers to your questions about sex and adultery.

Is it ok to take from the rich to give to the poor? Are there times when stealing doesn’t really count as sin? How do recover when you’ve been robbed? Listen in as Pastor Matt and some special guests give real answers to tough questions about stealing.

Are some lies better than others? If the law in the Bible is supposed to be good, why does the Bible also say it leads to death? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown answers your questions about lying and envy.

What happens when you try to pursue God and your relationship falls apart? Is it possible to have a more purposeful retirement? Where do you start when you want to understand the bible better? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown gives real answers to your tough questions.

If we want to create a better life from the one we have, how do we know where to start? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown and Sandals Church Executive Pastor Dan Zimbardi answer questions about finding success and figuring out what to do with your life.

If we’re all both beautiful and broken, how do you learn to see yourself more clearly? What do you do when you love someone who has become the worst version of themselves? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown gives real answers to tough questions about becoming a better version of yourself.

How do you know if your dating relationship is healthy or not? How can you learn to stop blowing up on the people you love? And how can you become a better version of yourself? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown gives real answers to tough questions about how to get better.

If the devil is real, how do we fight him? How do you tell the difference between the voice of God and the voice of the enemy? And what do you do if it feels like you’ve never really heard God speak before? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown gives real answers to tough questions about the devil.

What’s the difference between having judgment and being critical? How do you handle your parents’ death or divorce? When do you step away from toxic people? Listen in for a real conversation about the hard parts of relationships.

Have you ever struggled to find things about yourself to be thankful for? Or maybe it’s hard to live up to your own standards or feel happy most days. How can you have a life you love? Listen in as Pastor Matt gives real answers to tough questions about fear and insecurity.

Life can be heartbreaking. From disabled children to hurtful relationships, we may all face a time where our hearts can feel wounded beyond repair. Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown gives real answers to tough questions about handling pain.

How do you deal with worry and anxiety when it feels all-consuming? Is it ok for Christians to seek counseling or use medication for anxiety and depression? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown gives real answers to tough questions about anxiety.

Following another tumultuous week of headlines, including a shooting at a Jewish synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pastor Matt Brown and several guests discuss how we should respond to growing violence and discord in our nation.

Before jumping into the topic of prayer and faith, Pastor Matt gives real answers to tough questions about birth control and what to do when you and your spouse disagree on children. Listen in as the conversation covers kids, families, prayer and God’s will.

Every day of our lives is a test. How can you prepare to pass? And how do you know when you need to stand up and fight or sit back and wait? Listen in as Pastor Matt gives real answers to tough questions about tests of faith.

When hard things come, how do you know if it’s a test from God or a form of punishment? Where is the best place to start when you’ve gotten off track financially? Listen in as Pastor Matt gives real answers to tough questions about tests of faith.

Having faith is scary. How can you tell the difference between fear and intuition? What do you do when confessing could cost you everything? Listen in as Pastor Matt gives real answers to tough questions about fear and faith.

Is it ok for a Christian to have doubts? How do you grow your faith in God and in others when the odds are against you? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown gives real answers to tough questions about faith.

What do you do when you feel horrible about what you’ve done? Will guilt and shame last forever? And what do you do when you’re carrying someone else’s baggage? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown gives real answers to tough questions about guilt and shame.

Is there such a thing as righteous anger? How do you overcome anger toward those who have hurt you? Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown unpacks healthy ways to deal with our anger.

Is it ever ok to cut someone out of your life? How do you survive a break-up? Listen in as Pastor Matt and Sandals Church Soul Care Director Brett Ryan answer your questions on dealing with relational baggage.

Is it a sin to be too tired or do too much? How do you rest when there’s just so much to do, or so many people needing you? Listen in as Pastor Matt gives real answers to tough questions about rest, the sabbath and how to stop overworking.

Will Christians be judged by God in the afterlife? The answer may surprise you. Listen in as Pastor Matt Brown gives real answers to tough questions about judgment, confession, purgatory and how to deal with sin.

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When seeing both sides so clearly, how do you decide which is right? Having intuition on others feelings, how do you truly know how you personally feel? How do you make declarative statements in the midst of conflict without creating more conflict? Listen in as Pastor Matt and guests unpack what it’s like to be a 9 on the Enneagram.

How can you be strong and driven without being a bulldozer? What does pursuing gentleness look like when it’s not something that comes naturally? Listen in as Pastor Matt and guests unpack what it’s like to be an Eight on the Enneagram.

How can you move forward from negative experiences? How do you stay present in the hard times? What do you do when you have made yourself too busy to spend time with God? Listen in as Pastor Matt and friends talk through the joy and challenge of being a Seven on the Enneagram.

Listen in as Pastor Matt and guests unpack what it’s like to be a Six on the Enneagram.

How do you get out of your head and learn to connect with God and others with your heart? What is a good balance between “me-time” and building relationships? Listen in as Pastor Matt and guests unpack what it’s like to be a Five on the Enneagram.

How do you balance your faith vs your feelings? What do you do when no one really gets you? What’s the link between envy and creativity? Listen in as Pastor Matt and guests unpack what it’s like to be a Four on the Enneagram.

What’s the healthiest way to pursue achievement, success and image? How do you motivate others who don't have the same goals as you? And what if you’re married to someone who values success over relationship? Listen in as Pastor Matt and guests talk about the Three style on the Enneagram.

When can helping others actually hurt? How do you love someone who doesn’t ever seem to need anything? What is the real difference between self-love and pride? Listen in as Pastor Matt and guests unpack the Two style of the enneagram.

How do you know if your best is good enough? What does it look like to put down the to-do list and really rest? How can we all pursue goodness without becoming legalistic? Listen in as Pastor Matt talks with guests who identify with the One style on the Enneagram.

Why do some of us handle life’s stress differently than others? Before kicking off a nine-week series all about using the Enneagram as a tool for being real with ourselves, Pastor Matt and his wife Tammy sit down to answer questions on how and why we’re using it at Sandals Church.

Is anxiety a sin? If “giving it to God” is supposed to help us manage stress, how do you actually do that? And how can we bring people in on our struggles when people sometimes don’t always know how to respond? Listen in as Pastor Matt answers tough questions on stress, anxiety and mental health.

What do you do when your ends just don’t meet? How do you get on the same page with your spouse about financial priorities and learn what the right priorities are in the first place? Listen in as Pastor Matt answers tough questions about money and how to have more of it.

How should parents balance negative and positive feedback with kids? What are some ways to make blended or separated families work for everyone? How can people who work with kids stay motivated to make an impact? Listen in as Pastor Matt and his wife Tammy tackle tough questions on parenting.

Recorded live with a few hundred fans of the show, Pastor Matt and the Debrief crew answer questions on how to not be lonely, whether our sin affects our kids’ biology and what to do when you disagree deeply with someone you love.

Are some people called to be single even if they don’t want to be? What’s the real point of marriage? How should Christians date (or not date) and where do you find other quality singles? Listen in as Pastor Matt continues the conversation about singleness, marriage and that awkward space in between.

How can you learn to love yourself? What if you don’t feel like a very loving person? How do you honor marriage when you feel rejected by your spouse? Listen in as Pastor Matt, his wife Tammy and Sandals Church marriage pastor Andrew Boganwright answer your questions on love, marriage and how to make relationships work.

What does healing look like for women and men who have been victims of sexual harassment, abuse or assault? Is forgiveness even an option? And how can parents overcome fear in raising children knowing the prevalence of abuse? Listen in as Tammy Brown and Christina Crowley join Pastor Matt for a discussion on their own experiences healing from sexual abuse.

Life can be hard sometimes. How much suffering should we expect and how does God help us through hard times? Listen in as Pastor Matt answers questions on life with a special needs child, how to help a struggling spouse and whether or not God chooses when "it's our time."

Everyone starts off the year hoping to make it better than last. If you want to get fit, how do you find the best fit for you? Listen in as Pastor Matt talks through how to stop watching porn, how to have less anxiety and how to be a better version of yourself.

Your friends from The Debrief Show took over the studio before Christmas break to share favorite Christmas memories and debate the best Christmas carol of them all. Listen in!

If God’s love depends on our acceptance of Jesus, how do we know if we’ve really done that? How do you find joy and survive the loneliness of being a stay at home parent? Listen in as Pastor Matt and the team talk through questions on God’s love and Jesus’ role in our lives.

The bible says that God is love, but does that love depend on what you do? Listen in as Pastor Matt clarifies what he meant when he said God’s love is conditional and hear how Christians should respond to the controversy surrounding the nation of Israel.

Are Christians supposed to celebrate Christmas differently than the rest of the world? If so, how do we do that? And let’s be real, either way the holidays can be hard for some of us. What do you do when this time of year just isn’t good for you?