The Truth Over Trend Podcast

BOILING POINTs

HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED WHAT YOUR EMOTIONAL IQ IS? HOW DO YOU MANAGE YOUR RESPONSES WHEN THINGS DON’T GO YOUR WAY OR SOMEONE WRONGS OR ATTACKS YOU?  TODAY’S SHOW HONES IN ON SOME STRATEGIES TO CONSIDER WHEN FACED WITH TRIALS THAT WILL HOPEFULLY KEEP YOU FROM GETTING INTO A WORSE SITUATION BOTH PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY SPIRITUALLY. TUNE IN NOW!

CORE STRENGTH: FAITH REQUIRES EXERCISE

PEOPLE SEEM TO ALWAYS FRET ABOUT THE STATE OF THE ECONOMY, YET WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU HEARD A THOUGHTFUL DISCUSSION ON HOW TO OPERATE WITHIN GOD’S ECONOMY?   DOES GOD REALLY HAVE FAVORITES?  AND HAVE YOU EVER WRESTLED WITH GOD? THESE AND MORE RELEVANT QUESTIONS FOR A FAITH JOURNEY WILL BE ANSWERED ON TODAY’S COMPELLING SHOW.

KEEPING BALANCE in a SHAKY WORLD

HOW STURDY IS YOUR FOUNDATION? HOW DO YOU RESPOND WHEN THINGS GO WRONG? WHERE DO YOU GO WHEN LIFE GETS HARD? DO YOU DROP OUT OF SIGHT? DO YOU SHOW UP IN A CHURCH? TODAY’S SHOW WILL DISCUSS  THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITH AS THE NECESSARY FACTOR THAT CAN ANCHOR OUR FEET TO THE GROUND IN ALL SITUATIONS. BUT THERE IS AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT THAT MUST FOLLOW FAITH AND THAT IS....STAY TUNED.

 

SIT STILL THROUGH a STORM---REALLY?

NO ONE WANTS TO HEAR THAT THE STORMS THAT ENTER OUR LIVES WILL BE USED TO REFINE US. BUT THE TRUTH OF THE MATTER IS-–STORMS WILL COME; SO WHAT WILL WE DO WITH THEM? MATT SAYS, “GOD WILL NOT REMOVE THE STORM ON  THE OUTSIDE UNTIL THE STORM IS REMOVED ON OUR INSIDE.” SO HOW DOES ONE FIND PEACE IN A STORM?  HOW DOES ONE QUELL FEAR?  A QUESTION POSED ON TODAY’S SHOW: WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD DELIBERATELY SQUIRM AROUND ON AN OPERATING TABLE WHILE THE SCAPEL IS BEING APPLIED? INTERESTING CHALLENGES DISCUSSED.

 

HOW can GOD ENTRUST HIS WORK to a MURDERER?

TODAY’S SHOW WILL EXPLORE MANY QUESTIONS RELATED TO TRAGEDY, GRIEF, AND THE LOSS OF HOPE SUCH AS: HOW  IS IT POSSIBLE TO STAY ANCHORED TO YOUR FAITH WHEN THE UNEXPECTED HITS? AND HOW CAN SOMEONE WHO COMMITTED ADULTERY AND MURDER BE CALLED “A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART?” SO IF YOU HAVE 20 MINUTES--TUNE IN--BECAUSE IF YOU ARE DISCOURAGED....YOU WILL BE ENCOURAGED. IF YOU ARE FEELING HOPELESS...YOU WILL GAIN HOPE. THIS SHOW IS A MUST LISTEN. 

THEY CAN’T DO THAT—CAN THEY?

In today’s episode,  'MATT & MOM’ will delve into a question that should challenge every person of faith: If you were put on trial for being a Christian, would there be evidence enough to find you guilty? The question begs for one to examine the type of example they are setting. In other words, when people read you do they find you legible as a person of faith?  Other discussion ensues surrounding religious oppression, and when--or when not--someone should disregard a command or law? And, if they do so, can they still be a good Christian example?

the CLIFFHANGER (GRIEF SMITTEN & SNAKE BITTEN)

Imagine being in an environment where you have absolutely no control over anything. Or  what about trying to thrive  in a hostile environment where you are subject to the direction of those who rule over you—-perhaps it’s a boss, a powerful institution, or in this case--and worst of all scenarios—a prison! 

Today’s cliffhanger will reveal how things can turn on a dime.  And like in life outside the wall, there are snakes that linger in the grass ready to bite at just the right moment. The questions will be: What do you do when as a Christian you are required to take a stand? And do you take that position if that stand can get you sent to lock up? Or for those of you on the outside--cost you your job, your friends, or your reputation?  

the DREADFUL NEWS

Death always hits hard--whether the unexpected or the anticipated. An added weight would be to receive such devastating news without having any control to respond to the situation. In today's episode we will hear how Sean received the devastating news of his mothers death. How did he cope and manage his emotions? Was he able to say a proper good-bye? And what sustained him through this trying time? Listen in today and find out how dreadful news can only be navigated when you understand the Good News.  

A CHESS GAME REALITY

SOMETIMES LIFE IS FILLED WITH UNEXPECTED CHANGES. THOSE SUDDEN EVENTS THAT CAN DERAIL US INTO HOPELESSNESS; OR THOSE UNEXPECTED MOVES THAT CAN SNATCH US FROM OUR COMFORTABILITY. ALL OF THEM SERVE A PURPOSE THAT WE MAY NOT SEE SO CLEARLY IN THE PRESENT.    IN THIS EPISODE THERE ARE LOTS OF CHANGES GOING ON BEHIND THE WALL. SEAN REPLACES MATT; LITTLE JOHN REPLACES JAYSON. AND SADLY  SEAN’S BELOVED MOTHER PASSES AWAY. WHAT DOES CHANGE DO TO YOUR LIFE? STAY TUNED AND BE CHALLENGED....

THE SAGA CONTINUES….

Do you believe that specific people are deliberately placed in our lives by a sovereign God--who is fulfilling His plan for our lives? And it doesn’t matter where one lives or which part of the world one comes from...God’s ultimate plan will prevail.  But do we miss His awesome intimacy to tend to us, by seeing with our eyes? The key ingredient is to surrender to His will and then our eyes will see the value of our everyday circumstances. Stay tuned and meet Sean---Matt’s brother from another mother. Both of them previously were on similar paths in life and both found themselves tragically behind the wall for a season.

SPEAK LIFE. GIVE LIFE.

The power to use words in order to speak life into others is a rare art. We often speak just to babble, and yet every once in a while, someone comes along and their words grip you, convict you, and grab hold of your heart. Usually that person is someone whose walk is reflective of  “living “ the Word --especially since we know the Word of God is alive: “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”

Today you are going to hear more about Pastor Victor Hudson and what we term Pastor ‘VICISMS’, which is a vast arsenal of life breathing lessons that speak life and hope to all within earshot.

a PRINCESS-apart

CAN YOU IMAGINE SOMEONE TELLING YOU SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR FUTURE WIFE BEFORE YOU EVEN KNEW HER PERSONALLY? FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE MANY LINKS BETWEEN PASTOR VICTOR HUDSON AND HIS SPEAKING OVER MATT’S FUTURE IN THE NEXT FEW EPISODES.  YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT AN OBEDIENT PASTOR WHO LISTENED TO GOD AND THEN BOLDLY SPOKE IT OUT-- AND WHO HAS AFFECTED SO MANY OF THE MEN’S LIVES WHO RESIDED IN THE FAR-AWAY AND DANK LAND OF PRISON.  ULTIMATELY YOU WILL HAVE TO DECIDE IF YOU BELIEVE THAT GOD STILL SENDS MESSENGERS TO HIS PEOPLE IN THIS MODERN DAY AND AGE.  

an EMBARRASSING INTRODUCTION

WHAT DID MATT AND A FORMER BOXER DO TO GET THEMSELVES SINGLED OUT IN A NEGATIVE LIGHT....IN CHURCH? LEARN MORE ABOUT A CHANCE MEETING BETWEEN A STRONG GODLY MAN NAMED PASTOR VIC AND A PRISONER OF THE STATE. THIS SHOW WILL HIGHLIGHT JUST ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF HOW GOD INTERTWINES LIVES ACCORDING TO HIS WILL AND GOOD PLEASURE. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THAT UNEXPECTED MEETING…..THAT UNPLANNED DELAY…..THAT ANNOYING INTERRUPTION…..ALL OF IT  BELONGS TO GOD’S BIGGER PLAN FOR OUR LIVES.

WHERE's the BODY?

Who would want to steal a corpse and why? This ageless question--and so many more--pertaining to the death and  Resurrection of Jesus Christ, still linger and are debated through the times. Today’s guest, Jack Trombetta, a former criminal investigator and retired history teacher, shares his book ‘Material Evidence’ which meticulously explores the facts of this case. This book is a compelling historical fiction that examines evidentiary pieces to the missing body of Christ while taking the reader back to the life and times of Jesus Christ. You won’t want to miss this interview and how this book was powerfully used in prison. The book is available in all formats through Amazon and BarnesandNoble and is a useful evangelistic tool  in introducing or expounding on one’s knowledge of the Scriptures. We hope you tune in!

THE WARDEN SAID WHAT?

What pieces of your puzzle box is God showing you through the trials in your life? Are you walking blindly through life or are you taking the time to see and embrace that every situation you are in--God has allowed by His divine will and sovereignty: that includes the good, the bad, and the ugly. We may not understand it, but the first step to victory is accepting it and surrendering it to God’s will and plan. Find out what the Warden said to Matt while in prison and why it was so shocking to those who don’t understand or believe in the power of God.   

BETTER THAN PRIME TIME TV DRAMA

What does a schoolteacher, a former NBA All-star basketball player, a mob enforcer, and a former pro soccer player have in common? Do you think God works as actively in the lives of His people today as He did during biblical times? Do you believe in coincidences or Godincidences? Find out what happened to avert a fellow prisoner’s plan to shank Matt? Listen in to today’s podcast and be amazed at how God uses everything –and every person--in our lives to gain our attention and provide protection if we are truly His children.  Learn more about Matt’s new book release:  U MAY B THE ONLY BIBLE SOMEBODY READS: R U LEGIBLE?  Great questions that will require deliberate reflection.

LOTS of QUESTIONS--(DIVINE DESIGN)

Is God a Puppeteer? Does He place people in our lives as part of His bigger plan? Are there corrupt people upon your path who deliberately try to trip you up—as part of the spiritual process?  If so, how do you handle such unjust hate? Find out today how a schoolteacher, a former NBA basketball player, and a gangster were all pieces of the same puzzle that was instrumental in assisting one of God’s children.  Is it coincidence or is there a bigger play at hand?  Listen and decide whether we can miss God’s intervention in our lives— if when things get tough or uncomfortable—we lie down under the pressure and throw the covers over our head.  Lots of untold prison stories to come…. WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED!

LOOKING for POWER & PROVISION? SEARCH NO FURTHER!

God is a Master Chess Player and when we are His children He always makes good out of our steps—and even our missteps. In His wonderful provision and protection of us, He provides  people to walk along side us at all points of our life—yet are we able to see them, appreciate them, and utilize them in our spiritual growth?  Today’s show looks at some of the key people that God sovereignly placed in Matt’s path from the onset of his fatal decision and throughout his prison stay.  Hopefully through this story, you will take a moment to  stop and be reminded that everything you are facing in your life must pass through God’s hands and those very hands will provide the necessary support to see you through whatever your circumstances might be. 

LOCKING HORNS (Part 3 of Psalm 23)

How do you tell the difference between a sheep and a wolf?  Have you ever locked horns with someone who wears the label of a Christian, but whose behavior dictates otherwise?  What does it take to empty oneself?  And can you recall moments in your past that went tragically wrong but God’s intervention was so gracefully abundant?  These and many more questions are the topics for today’s show as ‘Matt and Mom’ conclude the final part of dissecting Psalm 23.  

FIFTY SHADES of WOE

YOU DON'T HAVE TO PUT YOUR HAND IN THE FIRE TO KNOW IT IS HOT. NEITHER DO YOU HAVE TO READ THE 'FIFTY SHADES OF GREY SERIES’ TO DETERMINE IF IT IS TRASH. IT’S ENOUGH TO KNOW THAT NOT ONE OF THE BLATANT THEMES IN THE SERIES IS WORTHY OF A GREY RATING! TODAY’S DISCUSSION EVOLVES AROUND THE BANKRUPT ‘CHARACTER’ OF THE SCRIPT–-AND IS NOT MEANT TO JUDGE ANYONE’S CHARACTER. IN A POST-VALENTINE DISCUSSION OF A CULTURAL PHENOMENON, ‘MATT AND MOM LIVE’ DISCUSS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LOVE AND SEX IN CONTRAST TO THE PERVERSE THEMES OF BONDAGE, MASOCHISM, DOMINANCE AND SADISM  ALL OF WHICH PRESENT A BACKDROP OF IMMORALITY THAT SETS WOMEN BACK THOUSANDS OF YEARS.