Think Eternity with Matt Brown

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Topic: Christian living Guest: Doug Stringer has been used by God to touch world leaders and people living on the streets. There is a life of faith that is far beyond our expectations. It comes by making ourselves available to God everyday and then walking in simple obedience. Doug Stringer is a minister, preacher and the founder of Somebody Cares. Doug has a passion to see people reached with the gospel. He shares how you can live a deeper Christian life of consecration, commitment, and action. Check out Doug’s book “Leadership Awakening” here: https://a.co/d/2rLiHod Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love" here. Receive our free e-book "5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God" at: Thinke.org If you love this show, please subscribe, share this episode with friends, and leave a nice review!

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Topic: Business and leadership Guest: Scott has led large companies like Blockbuster and is now focusing on helping people in their faith. It’s easy to be scared by new technology, but God is not surprised and He can help us use it for good. Scott Beck is the founder of Gloo. After scaling successful businesses like Blockbuster Video, Einstein's Bagel, and Boston Market, Scott turned his expertise to helping ministry leaders scale their impact through technology. He shares some of his fascinating business success stories and lessons, and how we can use technology for God’s work. Check out Gloo here: https://www.gloo.us Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love" here. Receive our free e-book "5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God" at: Thinke.org If you love this show, please subscribe, share this episode with friends, and leave a nice review!

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Topic: Movies and entertainment Guest: Candace Cameron Bure from “Full House” shares some of her faith journey, and about her new movie Unsung Hero. We can have all the success in the world, but it’s our faith and family that will fulfill us and inspire us to keep dreaming big. Candace Cameron Bure is best known as ‘D.J. Tanner’ on “Full House.” She continues to produce and act in shows and movies, along with Great American Family Network, and in her new movie “Unsung Hero” (in theaters now) which portrays the real-life family story of Rebecca St. James and For King + Country. She shares some of her faith journey, and what’s still inspiring her to dream big after so much success. Check out Candace’s new movie “Unsung Hero” here: http://unsungheromovie.com Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love" here. Receive our free e-book "5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God" at: Thinke.org If you love this show, please subscribe, share this episode with friends, and leave a nice review!

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Topic: Reaching young people for Christ. Guest: RJ leads next gen for Southern Baptists across the state of California. Many people are worried about the pressures and secular influence on the next generation in America, but God is at work in surprising ways among young people. RJ McCauley is a pastor in Southern California and leads next gen ministry for the Southern Baptist Convention across the state of California. He shares about some of the amazing moves of God happening among young people across California and tips on how to reach and disciple young people around you with the gospel. Check out Gloo here: https://www.gloo.us Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love" here. Receive our free e-book "5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God" at: Thinke.org If you love this show, please subscribe, share this episode with friends, and leave a nice review!

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com If we are not careful, we may spend our lives climbing the ladder of success only to realize it was leaning on the wrong wall. Rylee Meek is the founder of The King's Council, and has helped more than a thousand entrepreneurs and business leaders build their businesses effectively, creating transformational wealth. He shares about the principles that make Kingdom minded business leadership different. Check out Rylee’s book ”Kingdom Entrepreneur” Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love" Receive our free e-book "5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God" at: Thinke.org Be sure to subscribe, share this episode with friends and leave a review!

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Most people put their health and faith in two different buckets, but don’t realize that our health and faith affect each other in numerous ways. God wants to help us walk in both well, and gives us principles to do so in the Bible. Shane Idleman is the pastor of Westside Christian Fellowship in California, and founder of Westside Christian Radio Network. He is the author of many books, including “40 Days to Reset Your Life” and “Desperate for More of God”. He left a successful career in the health and fitness industry when Christ transformed his life, and has a powerful ministry that also includes helping believers in both their health and faith, and the connection between the two. Check out Shane’s book ”40 Days to Reset Your Life” Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love" For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift "5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God" go to: Thinke.org

How is it that the gospel is still changing lives to this very day? Have you lost your wonder for what Jesus has done for us? Clayton King is an evangelist, author, and TV show host. He was adopted by his parents when he was just 2 weeks old. His birth mother was only 15 when she delivered him, and his life has always felt like a gift from God. He began speaking at youth groups and in prison ministries when he became a Christian at age 14 and travels as an evangelist to this day. We have the privilege of having his son Jacob King with us as well. Jacob is just beginning an amazing ministry as well. Check out Clayton’s book ”Reborn” Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love" For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift "5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God" go to: Thinke.org

You may be passionate about God, but how do you come across to the people around you? Herbert Cooper is the pastor of People's Church in Oklahoma City. He shares about his journey to be a better leader, including learning to lead himself well. He shares some of the daily disciplines and spiritual secrets that have allowed him to thrive in his family life and ministry. Check out Herbert’s book ”But God: Changes Everything” Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love" For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift "5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God" go to: Thinke.org

When Jesus saves us, we don’t automatically become holy and live the ways God wants for us. This is a process we need to learn through daily decisions. Noah Herrin is pastor of The Way Church in Nashville, a popular preacher and influencer. He shares powerful and simple habits that can help you grow spiritually and stay close to God so that you can live the life you were meant to live. Check out Noah’s book "Holy Habits” Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love" For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift "5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God" go to: Thinke.org

Most people don’t realize this, but unfair moments and seasons of difficulty, if handled God’s way, can be used by God for our advantage. Aaron Burke is a pastor of Radiant Church, which has multiple campuses across Tampa Bay, Florida. Aaron shares about the seven unfair seasons Joseph endures in the Bible, and how even if your situation seems hopeless now, you can trust that God is forging something beautiful out of the brokenness, putting purpose to pain, righting every wrong, and building a destiny better than your greatest dreams. Check out Aaron’s book "The Unfair Advantage” Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love" For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift "5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God" go to: Thinke.org

We will all face hard times in life, but God wants to help us be built different by transforming our perspective, so we can endure and thrive no matter what comes our way. Zach Clinton is a counselor, speaker, Vice President of the Association of Christian Counselors. He is the host of the Built Different Podcast. He also puts on the Ignite Men Conference which gathers thousands of men and is one of the premiere conferences in the nation. He is the author of “Even If” and challenges us on developing a faith, mindset, strength and endurance of those who are built different. Check out Zach’s ministry “Built Different” Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love" For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift "5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God" go to: Thinke.org

All of us have a past that needs to be redeemed by the Lord, but it’s up to us to stop digging our own hole in life. There is no telling how far God can take us, and what He can do through our life. Dr. Jay Strack is a renowned speaker, author, and founder of Student Leadership University. Having prevailed over drug addiction and an abusive childhood, he believes, “If he could overcome his past and believe in the future, anyone can. Your dreams determine your destiny.” Dr. Jay gives life lessons on growing and becoming all God wants for us to be. Check out Student Leadership University Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love" here. For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift "5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God" go to: Thinke.org

We all want to build a beautiful family culture. It’s not as easy as it looks but with God’s help, it’s possible. David Lindell and Brandon Lindell are brothers and the Executive pastor at James River Church in Missouri, one of the largest churches in the nation. They are passionate about building the local church through pastoral leadership and servanthood. They share lessons they learned growing up how to build a beautiful family culture, and amazing insights and advice for parents on raising their children well. Check out James River Church messages Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love" For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift "5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God" go to: Thinke.org

We all know young people are being spiritually oppressed by culture. We can make a real, tangible difference when we commit to praying for college students. Thai Lam leads the Collegiate Day of Prayer, America’s oldest concert of prayer for college campuses. Thai is committed to calling a generation to wholehearted love, allegiance, and pursuit of Jesus. Thai has pioneered and led campus ministries for twenty years at UC Berkeley, Stanford, San Jose State, UCLA, KU, and UMKC. He shares his powerful testimony of how he came to faith in Jesus as a freshman at UC Berkeley. He shares why it is so important and powerful to commit to praying for others. Check out Collegiate Day of Prayer Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love" For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift "5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God" go to: Thinke.org

No couple wants to see their marriage fail but many are not prepared to withstand life’s storms. Gary Thomas is a pastor and author. His many books on marriage, parenting, and spiritual formation have sold millions of copies. He shares that it’s within your power to ensure your marriage is prepared for stormy seasons, and is a place of refuge and safety no matter what you go through. Check out Gary’s book “Making Your Marriage a Fortress” Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love" For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift "5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God" go to: Thinke.org

Most of us want to see God do more in the world around us but we don’t understand that God needs to first work in us and that will affect others. Kenny Luck is a pastor at Crossline Church in Laguna Hills, California. He is the author of 24 books covering marriage, family, and men’s issues. He is the leader of Every Man Global LIVESTREAM and podcasts. He is currently on the Dangerous Good Tour in cities across the country empowering men to be dangerous with goodness and equipping them to have a positive impact on their families and communities. He shares how we can live from the overflow and set the Holy Spirit loose in the world around us. Check out Kenny’s book “Overflow” Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love" For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift "5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God" go to: Thinke.org

If we don’t intentionally capture our thoughts, our lives will be driven by emotions rather than the Word and will of God. Jesse Bradley is a former professional soccer player, turned pastor in Washington. He shares how he found hope in Jesus in his darkest moments, and how we can identify our thoughts, and replace them intentionally with God’s truth. Check out Jesse’s book “The Power of the Second Thought” Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love" For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift "5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God" go to: Thinke.org

Do you know why you believe what you believe? J. Warner Wallace is a detective who has been featured on Dateline more than any other homicide investigator. A step-by-step, evidence-based investigative process led him from atheism to Christianity at the age of 35. He shares new evidence for the Christian faith and why it is so important for Christians to know why they believe what they believe. Check out J. Warner’s book “Cold Case Christianity” Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love" For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift "5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God" go to: Thinke.org

When storms devastate our lives, we may not have control over our circumstances, but we do have control over how we respond to them. Ed and Lisa Young are bestselling authors and founders of Fellowship Church – one of the largest churches in the nation. They share their journey of healing after the sudden tragic death of their daughter. They also share steps of healing that helped them rebuild their lives. Check out Ed & Lisa’s book “A Path Through Pain” Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love" For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift "5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God" go to: Thinke.org

Most people want to know if there really is a deity who loves us, knows us, and cares about what happens to us. Lee Strobel is an Atheist-turned-Christian, and best selling author of “The Case For Christ”. Lee shares his journey and the latest evidence from the most brilliant scientific and philosophical minds to answer this most pressing question on our hearts and minds - whether we can know with confidence that God is real. Check out Lee’s book “Is God Real” Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love" For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift "5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God" go to: Thinke.org