Best David Mattson Podcasts (2025)

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Christ in prophecy study, part 8 – Jeff Verdoorn 51:06

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There are roughly 87 unique prophecies in the Old Testament to the coming of the Messiah. And every single one of them is fulfilled in the New Testament. Bill is joined by Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn who continues this study by looking at each prophecy one by one. For the 87 unique prophecies document: Click Here Faith Radio podcasts are made possi…

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Norm Haughey: Membrane Sphingomyelin and Ceramides Abnormalities in Alzheimer's and Other Diseases 55:32

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The lipid membrane bilayer of cells is composed of fats including phospholipids, cholesterol, and sphingomyelin. Enzymes called sphingomyelinases can cleave sphingomyelin resulting in the liberation of ceramides which can diffuse within the cell and act as signaling molecules. In this episode I talk with Tulane University Professor Norm Haughey abo…

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Celebrating the season of advent – Paul Gutacker 50:38

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As of yesterday, we have officially began the season of advent. What exactly is it and how do we make the most of it? Professor Paul Gutacker joins the show to share how we can prepare our hearts and homes during the advent season. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here…

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Christian community – Dave Ryerson 50:15

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We are wired and built by God to be with people. That's why having a solid community of like-minded believers is so important. Pastor Dave Ryerson joins the show to discuss this and more as he shares from Acts 2:42-47. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

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211. Susan Lyne Part 1 50:01

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I’ve maybe never interviewed anyone in my entire time as a historian and podcaster who has had a career as broad and varied as Susan Lyne. Yes, I obviously wanted to talk to Susan about her role helping startup Gilt Group, and her current role as the managing partner of the VC firm BBG Ventures. But, holy how. Susan also launched and oversaw the go…

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The harvest is plentiful – Brent McDougal 50:06

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In Luke 10:1-21 Jesus talks about how the "harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few". Pastor Brent McDougal joins to discuss what this looks like in our world today, how we can spread the love of Jesus, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on October 27…

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At least two Jews and a Gentile – What Christian Zionism is 50:14

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Our hour of "at least two Jews and a Gentile" is back, where one Gentile and at least two Messianic Jews give their perspective about Jewish traditions and faith. Bill is joined by Trevor Rubenstein, Pastor Aaron Braaten, Pastor Matt Frey, and Thom Berkowitz, who explain what Christian Zionism is, if we should support it, and more. Faith Radio podc…

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Talking philosophy – Dr. Brad Sickler 50:14

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Is there a God? Are we free? What are souls? Dr. Brad Sickler from the University of Northwestern St. Paul, and author of "God on the Brain: What Cognitive Science Does (and Does Not) Tell Us about Faith, Human Nature, and the Divine" joins the show to discuss some of the biggest philosophical questions we face. Faith Radio podcasts are made possib…

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Guy Talk: Ask your Bible questions, continued 50:14

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Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They explain that sin loves the darkness, how to find true contentment, discuss if there is a revival happening in our country, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possibl…

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Guy Talk: Ask your Bible questions 50:14

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Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They start by discussing if there are different levels to heaven, explain that anyone who is in Christ is an overcomer, share if we can lose our salvation, and much more. Faith Rad…

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Biblical help for Spiritual depression – Nate Pickowicz | Pondering the purpose of life – David Wheaton 50:14

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Spiritual depression can leave us feeling paralyzed. So how do we combat it? Pastor Nate Pickowicz joins the show to share from his latest book "Overcoming the Darkness". Later, Bill welcomes friend and Bible teacher David Wheaton who discusses why we should consider the purpose of our lives more often. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by you…

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The hope for America, the Gospel – Alex McFarland | Why repentance is the only way forward for true transformation – George Barna 50:37

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Dr. Alex McFarland outlines how we can make gratitude our default response in life and why gratitude is God's will for us. Author and researcher George Barna unpacks why the desire for comfort often drives us away from the things that are most worth pursuing and the big difference between hapiness and joy, how true joy can only be given to us by Go…

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77. Issue Salience Polarization - Adrienne Kafka & Troy Campbell 30:56

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Why We Disagree About What Matters We often assume political polarization is about beliefs or party loyalty—but what if it’s about which issues we think are worth caring about? In this episode, behavioral scientists Adrienne Kafka (Duke University) and Troy Campbell (On Your Feet, formerly Disney Imagineering and Netflix) unpack their research on i…

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Christ in prophecy, part 13 – Jeff Verdoorn 49:36

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There are roughly 87 unique prophecies in the Old Testament to the coming of the Messiah. And every single one of them is fulfilled in the New Testament. Bill is joined by Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn who continues this study by looking at more of the indirect prophecies recorded in Scripture. For the 87 unique prophecies document: Click Here For Je…

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We are strangers on this earth – Jonathan Bourman 50:14

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It's easy to feel bleak, sad, and hopeless about the future. But we need to remember that God provides us with everything we need until we go to be with him forever. Pastor Jonathan Bourman joins the show to share this truth and more from Psalm 56. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here…

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Identity in Christ over everything – Tanner Morgan 50:14

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It can be so easy to put our identity into something of this world, or use God as a genie in a bottle to get what we want. For former University of Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan, this used to be his story. He joins the show today to share how football changed his relationship with God, talk about the adversity he's faced in his life, and much…

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Giving thanks, to God and others – Glenn Pickering 50:10

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Gratitude is like a bridge that connects the past to the future. Dr. Glenn Pickering outlines what it looks like to live a life of abundance over a life of scarcity, that Jesus offers to His followers. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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In the more than 200 episodes I’ve done for this podcast, never has the designation “legend” been more appropriate. Esther Dyson is a legend of modern technology, having been present for so many key moments from the early PC era through to the AI era. She’s advised, interviewed and mentored basically every major tech figure over the last several de…

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It is all about Jesus – O.S. Hawkins 50:07

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We can find true contentment in our lives when we fix our focus on just Jesus. Dr. O.S. Hawkins joins Bill to share from the final book of his Code Series "Just Jesus: Our Hope Yesterday, Today, Forever (A 365-Day Devotional)". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on O…

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How we get more from the Gospels – Gary Manning Jr. 50:14

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There is so much to unpack and study when it comes to the Gospels. Professor Gary Manning Jr. joins the show to share how he reads them and how we can get more from them. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on October 22, 2025…

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All we need is confidence in God – Josiah Smith | Reading the Bible should be a meaningful experience – Tim Wildsmith 50:14

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Ordinary people are capable of extraordinary things when we trust in God. Author Josiah Smith joins the show to share from his book "Someone Like You". Later, author Tim Wildsmith explains his passion for helping people read Scripture the best way possible as he shares from his book "Daily Scripture Guidebook". Faith Radio podcasts are made possibl…

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Guy Talk: Ask your Bible questions, continued 50:20

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Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Together, they share what happens when we die, look at James 1:8, 1 Timothy 2:11-15, explain if there is a limit to how often we can repent, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are…

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Guy Talk: Ask your Bible questions 50:34

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Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They start by discussing James 5:16, what Biblical forgiveness looks like, what separates gossiping from confession, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your suppor…

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God uses people to do his work – Douglas Huffman 50:14

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We are all called to be apostles, which should make us question how well we are making disciples. Dr. Doug Huffman, Dean for the School of Theology & Ministry at the University of Northwestern St. Paul joins Bill to summarize this concept by looking at The Book of Acts. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here…

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Remembering God's goodness – Andy Davis 50:44

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One of the greatest challenges of our Christian lives is how prone we are to forget God's goodness. Pastor Andy Davis joins Bill to discuss Mark 8:1-10, how we have to go through experiences, again and again, to learn from them, and more from his article "Jesus Feeds a Multitude... Again!". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Gi…

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Okay Boomer – Drowning in Digital Overwhelm - Craig Mattson 18:39

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Digital Overwhelm: Talking Across Generations In a world that never stops pinging, how do we stay human—and stay connected across generations? Host David Beckemeyer talks with communication scholar Craig Mattson, author of Digital Overwhelm, about what happens when Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z all try to navigate the same flood of digital…

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A Biblical worldview – Paul Helseth 50:14

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There is so much to unpack when it comes to identifying and answering questions about the Christian worldview. is God just? How do we explain The Trinity? What is God's relation to time? What exactly is Christian thought? Dr. Paul Helseth joins the show to discuss all of this, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give n…

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Theological questions being asked about the Christian faith – Rick Mattson 50:19

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If we've let go of God how do we find our way back? How do we explain The Trinity? These are just a couple of questions the next generation is asking. Apologetic specialist Rick Mattson joins the program to discuss this, explain how we should have skeptics in our lives as Christians, and much more. For Rick's book "Faith Is Like Skydiving": click h…