#Faith4TodayPodcast

Episode 3: Unhurried Hope We’ll unpack the stillness of soul that Psalm 131 speaks of, share bonus insights that didn’t make the sermon, and answer some of your thoughtful questions. So, let’s slow down, tune in, and discover what it means to cultivate hope in the midst of life’s rush . . Catch the full Sermon this podcast is based upon on the Faith Church Youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/fNPoCgl38Cc . . Follow Faith Church on Instagram/Facebook/Youtube @Faithchurchks Follow Pastor Matthew on TikTok/Instagram @matthewhuntks

Episode Title: Are You Disregarding God’s Gift?Too many people settle for a Sunday-only faith, but what about Monday through Saturday? In this episode of the #Faith4TodayPodcast, we break down 2 Peter 1:1-11 and how to move from just knowing about God to truly partnering with Him in everyday life. Stop wasting your loyalty and the gift of God.🔥 Stop the drift – Why standing still in your faith is actually moving backward.🔥 God’s power in you – You already have what you need to grow and lead.🔥 No more discounting the Holy Spirit – Are you treating God’s power as optional?🔥 Allegiance alone – Salvation isn’t just a prayer, it’s a new way of life.God’s calling you higher. Ready to take action? Let’s talk real faith for real life.🎧 Listen now & start growing today!📺 Watch the full message here: https://youtu.be/GFjc6i4iW1o

Subversive Faith – Living Different in a Broken WorldWhat does it mean to be a man of faith in a culture that pushes conformity? In this episode, we break down 1 Peter 4 and what it means to live with subversive faith—standing firm in Christ while engaging the world with wisdom, courage, and grace.We’ll tackle real questions:🔥 Does suffering make you stronger or just bitter?🔥 When is it right to stand up and fight injustice?🔥 How do we live out biblical values without falling into political extremes?Jesus didn’t conquer through force—He won through sacrifice. Are we willing to follow that example?Watch the full message here:  https://youtu.be/M-NuTRPYxzsListen now and step into a bold, Christ-centered life.

EPISODE 13In this episode, we dive into 1 Peter 1 and explore what it means to live as radiant people shaped by faith. We discuss how God’s foreknowledge isn’t about forcing outcomes but about His ability to call things into existence. Plus, we reflect on salvation, identity, and the power of love in shaping others.We also tackle listener questions:How does God emphasize certain messages in our hearts?What does it mean to be sealed by the Holy Spirit?How can believers stay obedient in today’s culture?How do we teach children that their worth isn’t based on performance?How can we help our kids hear God’s voice above all others?Join us for a thoughtful and encouraging conversation!Watch Sermon Here

Episode 11: Vision Sunday 2025 – A New Way Forward In this episode, we reflect on Vision Sunday and unpack how God has been reshaping Faith Church over the past four years. Drawing from Psalm 24, Exodus 19, and Exodus 33, we explore a shift toward deeper alignment with God’s presence, formation, and mission. Discover what it means to live a radiant life and how Faith Church is creating spaces for transformation through corporate worship, spiritual friendships, and embodied faith. We also dive into the WHY behind pivotal changes, like renaming the church in 2017, and discuss key questions about discerning God’s voice and the difference between busyness and fruitfulness. Tune in for a vision of faith that’s not just informational but transformational. 🎧 Watch the full sermon

What does it mean to build rich, life-giving spiritual friendships in a Christ-centered community? In this episode, we dive into Romans 12 and explore the biblical framework for cultivating transformative relationships. We discuss Dr. Robin Dunbar's relational categories and how they shape our spiritual formation, unpack the marks of a healthy church family, and tackle tough questions about navigating friendships, vulnerability, and self-reliance. Whether you're looking to deepen your current relationships or seek new spiritual connections, this conversation is full of wisdom and practical takeaways. Questions answered: How do I handle difficult people in my life? Should I distance myself from friendships that don’t reflect my values? How can I help my children understand the value of Godly relationships? Tune in to discover how God’s good, pleasing, and perfect will unfolds in our relationships. 🎥 Watch the service: Click here

Ready to dive deep into what it really means to follow Jesus? In this episode, we unpack His bold invitation—one that called ordinary guys like fishermen to drop their nets and embrace a life of faith, sacrifice, and brotherhood. Spoiler alert: it’s not about convenience; it’s about consecration. We’ll explore how Jesus built a community that valued commitment over credentials, why transformation happens best in rich, Christ-centered relationships, and what it means to stop living in “pseudo-community” and start living authentically. Plus, we tackle listener questions like: How do we help others see the need for faith when church hurt is real? What does loving the annoyingly rude actually look like? And, how can we build relationships where vulnerability and growth thrive? Grab a coffee (or something cold), and let’s break down how to live a compelling story that inspires others to follow Jesus. This one’s for the you if you want to build faith and live with purpose. This is part two of our Essential Command Collection. #LetsGo You can catch the full message from January 12 on our website - faithchurchks.org/media

Episode 8 — Essential Command Pt. 1: Love Defined What’s the most important thing God asks of us? Love! In this episode, we dig into what it means to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength—and how that love spills over to loving others. Spoiler: It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it. We’ll explore what love looks like in action, tackle tough questions about loving difficult people, and share tips for squeezing Bible time into a packed schedule. Join us as we break down how God’s love shapes who we are and how we live.

Flourish, Prune, Repeat. Kick-off 2024 with a fresh focus on flourishing in your faith! In this episode, we unpack John 15:1-6 and Colossians 1 to explore how pruning—letting go of what holds us back—leads to true growth in Christ. Discover how small, consistent steps of abiding in Jesus can create a domino effect of transformation in your life. Jesus over everything. Flourish, prune, repeat. Let’s grow together—deeper, stronger, and more radiant in Christ! 🌱✂️🔁

🎙️ Episode 5 of the #Faith4Today Podcast!  We’re diving into A JoyFULL Life in this Advent season.  When was the last time you couldn’t stop smiling or felt joy so deeply it bubbled over? Today, we’ll explore how true joy comes from God’s presence, right relationships, and generous living. I’ll also share bonus insights from the sermon and answer some thoughtful questions about finding and sharing joy—even in life’s toughest moments. Let’s laugh, learn, and discover the fullness of joy together! . . Catch the complete “Advent: A JoyFUL Life” Sermon on the Faith Church Youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/W4m610C8Zoo . . Follow Faith Church on Instagram/Facebook/Youtube @Faithchurchks Follow Pastor Matthew on TikTok/Instagram @matthewhuntks

✨ Finding Peace Beyond Understanding ✨ In today’s episode, we dive into Philippians 4:5-7 to explore how God’s peace brings wholeness, contentment, and protection in our lives. I’ll share bonus insights on peace as a guide for decisions and answer listener questions about parenting, prayer, surrender, and explaining God’s peace to others. If life feels overwhelming, this episode will help you embrace the calm assurance that only God can provide. 🎧 Tune in and discover the beauty of abiding in His peace, as learn to be “anxious for nothing.” . . Catch the entire “From Pieces to Peace” Sermon on the Faith Church Youtube channel here:  https://youtu.be/QH7gT9O3g0Q . . Follow Faith Church on Instagram/Facebook/Youtube @Faithchurchks Follow Pastor Matthew on TikTok/Instagram @matthewhuntks

In this episode we respond to questions like: + "Why don't some people receive healing?" + "Why do we need to confess sin?" Listen as we recap a recent message on James 5, focusing on how God invites us into the family business of ministering to others and God through prayer, worship, and tangible acts of love. It's time to bring faith to life. Let's go!

The inaugural episode of the new #Faith4TodayPodcast features Matthew Hunt, lead pastor at Faith Church. This episode introduces the podcast and shares what you can expect from each episode in the future. . . Follow Matthew on Instagram or TikTok.

🎧 Episode 61 – God’s Guiding Light | Presence, Patience & the Voice of the SpiritIn Numbers 9:15–23, Israel’s journey was governed by a cloud by day and fire by night — visible reminders that God’s presence did not fade after the Exodus. When the cloud moved, they moved. When it stayed, they stayed — whether for a night, a month, or a year.Movement and stillness were equally spiritual.In Episode 61, we explore what it means to follow God as our Guiding Light today. The wilderness was not abandonment; it was accompanied presence. Before Israel moved, they were reminded of redemption through Passover — identity before activity. Be before do.We unpack powerful themes from this passage: • God guides through His presence, His commands, and His voice • Trust requires uncertainty — uncertainty is the companion of trust, not its enemy • Waiting is not punishment; it is formation • Complaining dulls spiritual sensitivity • Gratitude sharpens our ability to hearIsrael didn’t control the pace of the journey — and neither do we. But we can choose attentiveness, obedience, and contentment. As Paul reminds us in Philippians 4, contentment is learned — and strengthened through Christ.The Holy Spirit is still our cloud and fire.The question is: will we move when He moves — and stay when He stays?

Leviticus isn’t a random list of ancient rules — it’s a relational roadmap to life with a holy God.In Episode 60, we unpack the big picture of Leviticus, especially chapter 26, and explore how the entire book is structured as a chiasm — with the Day of Atonement at the center. The message is clear: God dwells among His people, sin contaminates what He loves, and holiness restores what sin damages.Sin is not merely punished — it is structurally destructive.We examine how consequences flow in three streams: • Natural – built into creation’s design • Providential – God’s loving discipline • Societal – when private sin multiplies into public instabilityFrom 2 Samuel and David’s private failure to Israel’s national idolatry in Judges, Scripture shows us a sobering truth: sin fractures the individual, destabilizes the family, and corrodes culture. No one sins in a vacuum.But Leviticus is not about control — it’s about proximity.We also explore biblical justice, including God’s command to treat the foreigner with dignity and fairness, showing there is zero room for racism, hatred, or favoritism in God’s covenant community. Justice and dignity were never meant to be separated.Ultimately, Leviticus points us forward. As Jesus declares in Matthew 5:17, He did not abolish the Law — He fulfilled it. What Leviticus structures, Christ embodies. The Law tutors us toward grace (see Galatians 3:24). The external regulations become internal regeneration. Temple becomes people. Sacrifice becomes the cross.Holiness isn’t cold legalism — it’s relational transparency that leads to intimacy.In a divided cultural moment, how do we pursue biblical justice, sexuality, stewardship, and obedience without drifting into self-righteousness or political captivity? This episode tackles those tensions with humility and clarity.Key themes: • The chiastic structure of Leviticus • Natural, providential, and societal consequences of sin • Justice, dignity, and covenant faithfulness • Repentance as re-membering • Jesus as the fulfillment of the Law • Holiness without legalismFix your eyes on Jesus — the substance behind the structure.

Episode 59 – Draw Close: Consecration, Intimacy, and the God Who Comes Near | #Faith4TodayPodcastIn this episode of the Faith4Today Podcast, Pastor Matthew Hunt explores one of God’s earliest and most consistent invitations: closeness. Through Exodus 19 and Israel’s encounter with God at Mount Sinai, we see that God is not distant or difficult to approach — He is the initiator who clears a path and draws His people to Himself.God reminds Israel, “I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself,” revealing that covenant always comes before commandments, and obedience flows from belonging. Yet when God’s presence becomes intense, the people step back in fear, choosing distance over intimacy. This episode challenges the false belief that God is angry, inaccessible, or repelled by our weakness — and reveals instead a God who is holy, kind, and inviting.You’ll learn how consecration leads to intimacy, not isolation — and how drawing near to God gives us the strength to resist sin, reorder our loves, and live differently in the world. This teaching reframes the fear of the Lord as awe, not terror, and reminds us that we can come as close to God as we choose.Topics include: • God’s invitation to closeness from Genesis to Exodus • Covenant before commandments • Why consecration leads to intimacy, not distance • Fear of God as awe, not avoidance • Living as a kingdom of priests • Drawing near to God in everyday life

Episode 58 – Resistance: Living a Radiant Faith in a Conforming World | #Faith4TodayPodcastIn this episode of the Faith4Today Podcast, Pastor Matthew Hunt introduces the 2026 theme: Resistance — resisting the story of self and choosing God’s story of redemption and renewal.Rooted in Romans 12:1–2, this teaching calls us to a faith that doesn’t drift with the culture but is actively shaped by God’s mercy. We explore what it means to live as a “living sacrifice,” resisting conformity to the world and instead being transformed by the renewing of our minds. This is radiant faith — a faith that pursues God’s presence, is formed by Christ, and partners in His mission.You’ll hear how resistance isn’t passive withdrawal or angry opposition, but spiritual acts of protest — fasting, prayer, generosity, Scripture, celebration, and daily obedience — that shape us into people who live differently because we belong to God.This episode challenges us to reject average, distracted, and self-centered faith, and instead live intentionally, sacrificially, and joyfully as people being made new.Topics include: • What biblical resistance really means • Romans 12 and living as a living sacrifice • Resisting the story of self in a self-focused world • Spiritual practices as acts of protest • How renewal follows resistance • Living with allegiance, not apathy

Is memorizing Scripture outdated—or is it essential for spiritual formation today? In this episode, Pastor Matthew Hunt explores why storing God’s Word in our hearts is not just a religious exercise, but a life-shaping practice modeled by Jesus Himself.Drawing from Matthew 27 and Psalm 22, we see how Jesus leaned on memorized Scripture in His darkest moment—not as despair, but as deep trust in God’s redemptive story. Matthew explains how Scripture memory builds an “inner library” the Holy Spirit can use to renew our minds, guide our prayers, resist temptation, and strengthen us in suffering.You’ll learn practical ways to begin memorizing Scripture—even if you think you “can’t memorize”—and how this practice reshapes your thinking, reactions, and spiritual instincts over time. This episode will encourage you to move beyond merely knowing the Bible to becoming someone whose life is formed by it.Topics include: • Why Jesus memorized Scripture—and why we should too • How Scripture memory renews the mind and resists lies • Using God’s Word to pray, praise, and endure hardship • Practical tips for memorization that actually work • Breaking mental ruts and reshaping thought patterns • Learning from the Desert Fathers without extremismScriptures referenced: Matthew 27, Psalm 22, 2 Corinthians 10, and more

The Bible is the best-selling book in history—yet for many Christians, it remains one of the least read, least understood, or most intimidating. In this episode, we explore why Scripture often feels confusing or overwhelming, and why study—not just reading—is essential for spiritual formation and life with God.This teaching begins by reframing the Bible not as a single book, but as a library—written across cultures, genres, languages, and centuries—unified by one story that leads to Jesus. As apprentices of Christ, thoughtful engagement with this story is not optional. Far more is at stake than information; Scripture forms how we think, live, love, and follow Jesus.Drawing from Luke 4, we see how Jesus Himself used Scripture in the wilderness—not only revealing how deeply it shaped Him, but also how easily Scripture can be twisted. That’s why we’re called to the discipline of study: learning what the text says, what it meant to its original audience, and how it speaks to us today. Study, when rooted in discipleship, doesn’t replace meditation—it deepens it.In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why the Bible feels confusing for many believers today • How Jesus viewed and used Scripture • The difference between reading, studying, and meditating • Why “Scripture interprets Scripture” and how to hold biblical tensions • How to choose an area of study for your season of life • A simple interpretive process: Observation, Interpretation, Integration • The danger of knowledge without transformation (John 5:39–40) • How to stay relationally connected to Jesus while studying deeplyWe’re reminded that we don’t trust the Bible first and then trust Jesus—we trust the Bible because we trust Jesus. And when study is motivated by love and union with God, Scripture becomes not a burden, but a gift that forms us into people who reflect Christ.This episode is an invitation to embed the discipline of study into your ongoing life with God—not as performance, but as practice; not as legalism, but as love.

We live in a paradox: we consume more written words than any generation before us, yet we read fewer books and struggle to read with depth. In this episode of the podcast, we explore how our fast, fragmented, digital reading habits are quietly forming us—and why Scripture invites us into an entirely different way of reading.Drawing from Psalm 1, Joshua 1, and Jesus’ teaching in Luke 24, this sermon unpacks the biblical call to meditate on God’s Word day and night. The Hebrew word hagah means to murmur, chew, or dwell—describing a slow, prayerful attentiveness that allows God’s thoughts to inhabit our minds and shape our lives. This kind of meditation isn’t about emptying the mind, but filling it with truth. It’s not about self-regulation, but relational communion. It doesn’t eliminate desire—it reforms it.We also explore: • Why difficulty focusing on Scripture is often formative, not moral • How neuroscience confirms that the way we read shapes who we become • The difference between secular mindfulness and biblical meditation • Why meditation must always lead to embodiment and obedience • How practices like Lectio Divina help us relearn how to read Scripture formationally • Why information without action erodes spiritual lifeScripture was never meant to stay in our heads. The rabbis taught that we learn the Torah more with our feet than our ears—because truth becomes wisdom only when it is lived. Meditation is not the end of the process; it’s the beginning. As we return to God’s Word again and again, trusting the Spirit to give us daily bread rather than instant mastery, discipline slowly gives way to delight.If you’ve ever wanted to slow down, focus, and truly be formed by the Bible—but didn’t know how—this episode offers both a theological vision and practical steps for meditating on the Story of God in everyday life.