NorthWoods Church Matters

Discussing why the local church matters and things that matter to the local church. Presented by NorthWoods Church in Evansville, Indiana.

Ep 192 || Stories Series - Eric Gobin 04/29/2024

Ep 192 || Stories Series - Eric Gobin It's another in our Stories Series. Pastor Matt finds out about the life and times of elder-in-training Eric Gobin. /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/31021578

Ep 191 || Stories Series - Brad Benefield 04/15/2024

Ep 191 || Stories Series - Brad Benefield It's another in our Stories Series! Pastor Matt gets to know elder-in-training, Brad Benefield. /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/30811778

Ep 190 || Talkin' about the Eclipse 04/01/2024

Ep 190 || Talkin' about the Eclipse Why are some Christians concerned about the solar eclipse? Is the eclipse a sign that America is under God's judgment? How should Christians think about modern prophecy? Is prophecy still a spiritaul gift? Pastors Bobby and Matt have the answers in this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters! /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/30607283

Ep 189 || Stories Series - Larry Lovelace 03/18/2024

Ep 189 || Stories Series - Larry Lovelace Hear about the life and times of elder-in-training, Larry Lovelace, in this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters ... including some fun details about behind-the-scenes at McDonalds! /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/30408323

Ep 188 || Stories Series - Alec Bland 03/04/2024

Ep 188 || Stories Series - Alec Bland Hear a little about the life and times of elder-in-training and all-around helpful NorthWoods guy, Alec Bland, in this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters! /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/30196903

Ep 187 || Understanding Suicide 02/26/2024

Ep 187 || Understanding Suicide Do Christians ever have suicidal thoughts? Do people that commit suicide automatically go to hell? What can we learn from the story of Judas? What should a Christian do if they are having suicidal thoughts? What if you know someone considering suicide? Pastors Bobby and Matt answer all these questions and more in this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters podcast. /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/30094198

Ep 186 || Stories Series - Scott Weisheit 02/19/2024

Ep 186 || Stories Series - Scott Weisheit What do roller skating, pagers, and Clark bars have in common? They're all part of the incredible journey of NorthWoods Church's new Kids Ministry Director, Scott Weisheit! Join us in this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters podcast as we delve into the life of Scott Weisheit and learn how many unrelated (and entertaining to hear about) elements have shaped his path. Don't miss out on this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters! /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/29999278

Ep 185 || The Truth About Demons, Part 2 02/12/2024

Ep 185 || The Truth About Demons, Part 2 Ever wondered how to banish demons? Or what fate awaits them in the end? Is studying demons taboo? Have our pastors come face-to-face with the demonic? Are demons lurking more in "lost" regions? Can demons mess with your health? Discover our ultimate hope against the demonic in this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters podcast! /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/29863348

The Truth About Demons, Part 1 02/05/2024

The Truth About Demons, Part 1 What are demons? What do demons do? What does demonic activity look like in somebody's life? Pastors Bobby, Ryan, and Matt have the answers in this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters. /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/29774703

2024 Update (plus spiritual gifts and personality tests) 01/29/2024

2024 Update (plus spiritual gifts and personality tests) Can you guess what Pastors Bobby and Matt think about personality tests? Or how you find your spiritual gift? Find out in this episode! They also talk about The Deep Dive, The Gathering, Super Bowl Sunday, Easter, and more cool stuff happening at NorthWoods Church. /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/29701703

Coming in 2024 12/26/2023

Coming in 2024 Pastor Bobby and Pastor Matt celebrate the good things about 2023 for NorthWoods Church, and give us a preview of what's to come in 2024! /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/29229473

Christmas with the Staff (Gentlemen Edition) 12/18/2023

Christmas with the Staff (Gentlemen Edition) This week the male staff of NorthWoods Church are on the hot seat! When do our pastors like to open their presents? How would they booby trap a home, Home Alone style? (Somehow it ends up being more violent than the ladies version). What are their favorite Christmas movies? Join us for another fun Yuletide episode of NorthWoods Church Matters podcast and find out the answers! /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/29121683

Christmas with the Staff (Ladies Edition) 12/11/2023

Christmas with the Staff (Ladies Edition) When do the staff ladies of NorthWoods Church open their presents? How would they booby trap a home, Home Alone style? What are their favorite Christmas movies? Join us for a fun Yuletide episode of NorthWoods Church Matters podcast and find out the answers! /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/29014358

Building Campaign Update 12/04/2023

Building Campaign Update We're going to build! Praise the Lord! In this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters, Pastor Bobby and Pastor Matt answer questions about our future building plans and what they mean for NorthWoods Church. /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/28893903

Questions about the Trinity 11/13/2023

Questions about the Trinity What pronoun do we use to refer to the Holy Spirit? (It?, He?, They?) When we pray, should we pray to the Trinity as a whole or to a specific person of the Trinity? What does it mean in the Bible when it says Jesus is the firstborn of all creation? Is Christianity a cult? You had more questions after our Gathering on the Trinity, and here are the answers! /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/28604808

Building Campaign Update, November 2023 11/01/2023

Building Campaign Update, November 2023 What's going on with the building campaign? Here's Pastors Bobby and Matt with the answers! /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/28464536

End Times 5: What is the millennium? (Part 2) 10/30/2023

End Times 5: What is the millennium? (Part 2) As we continue our discussion of the millennium, Pastors Bobby, Matt, Darin, and Ryan give their own views, which aren't all the same. We talk about the difference between 'pre,' 'a,' and 'post' millennialism, and some about tribulation, Israel, and more! /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/28443968

End Times 4: What is the millennium? 10/23/2023

End Times 4: What is the millennium? Pastors Bobby, Matt, Darin, and Ryan all weigh in on one of the most debated passages in all of scripture: the millennium in Revaltion 20. And spoiler alert, they don't all agree! But that givers us a chance to begin to open up what the millennium is, and the different views on it in this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters podcast. We'll continue this discussion next week. /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/28384661

End Times 3: How can I know that I’m saved? 10/16/2023

End Times 3: How can I know that I’m saved? Can you be sure that you are saved? If so, how? Can a believer sin after they are saved? What about people that are saved early in life and then live a life of stubborn sin? Can someone lose their salvation? We have all the answer in this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters podcast! /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/28295009

End Times 2: What happens after death? 10/09/2023

End Times 2: What happens after death? In this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters, Pastors Bobby, Matt, and Darin talk about a specific part of end times theology--what happens to us when we end? Answer: we don't. But do we go straight to heaven or hell? Do our souls sleep? What is the new heaven and the new earth? Will we be just spirits forever or will we have bodies again? Our pastors answer all those questions and more! Books mentioned: /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/28248194

End Times 1: Introduction 10/02/2023

End Times 1: Introduction When we use the term “end times,” what do we mean? Why do many churches avoid discussion of the end times? How can we find out what to believe about the end times? What are the biggest debates? Pastor Matt begins to open these things up in the first episode of a new series here on NorthWoods Church Matters podcast! /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/28186229

Whatever happened to Christian music? (Part 2) 09/18/2023

Whatever happened to Christian music? (Part 2) Where is the Christian music industry today? How have the traditional heroes of Christian music fared over time? How do we deal with Christian musicians who have fallen away from sound doctrine? What is the future of Christian music? Pastor Matt and his old pal Nathan continue to answer your questions about Christian music in this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters podcast. /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/28048467

Build Grow Send Building Campaign Kickoff 09/11/2023

Build Grow Send Building Campaign Kickoff As NorthWoods launches our Build Grow Send Building Campaign, Pastors Bobby and Matt answer all your questions! /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/27984462

Whatever happened to Christian music? 09/04/2023

Whatever happened to Christian music? Why was Christian music so huge in the 80s and 90s? Why has it declined? Why has Christian music shifted towards worship music for the church? How has the deconstruction movement impacted the Christian music industry? What should we think about Christian artists who use cuss words or are openly LGBTQ? Pastor Matt and his old pal Nathan have all the answers in this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters podcast! /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/27898386

Barbie Review 08/28/2023

Barbie Review The Barbie movie is a summer phenomenon, one that your tween or teen may well have seen (or want to see). In this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters, Pastor Matt and Rachel provide a roadmap for thinking through this controversial film, plus feminism, complementarianism, the "Patriarchy", and more! /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/27841488

Worship Roundtable with Jackson Van Dyke (Part 2) 08/21/2023

Worship Roundtable with Jackson Van Dyke (Part 2) What are some reasons not to use a song in worship? How does a worship leader balance a good song versus one that's good for the congregation on any given Sunday? How does personal taste enter into it? Pastors Matt and Jackson continue their discussion of worship music in this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters podcast! /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/27796200

Worship Roundtable with Jackson Van Dyke (Part 1) 08/14/2023

Worship Roundtable with Jackson Van Dyke (Part 1) How should Christians feel about so much of our worship music being produced by just a handfull of institutions, some of which have come under fire in recent years for various reasons? Is it ever okay to sing good songs written by imperfect people? Matt is joined by Pastor Jackson Van Dyke from First Southern Baptist Church to discuss this, along with a broader discussion of what worship music is supposed to do and where it comes from. Articles discussed: /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/27686346

State of the Church, August 2023 08/04/2023

State of the Church, August 2023 Is NorthWoods changing the way we communicate our annoucements? What's the latest update on the building project and capital campaign? Bobby and Matt answer both those questions and more in this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters! /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/27649395

Discernment and media, Part 2 07/28/2023

Discernment and media, Part 2 What are some good principles about discernment? How does a Christian discern what media they should intake? How does a Christian discern what media their family should intake? We answer all these questions and more in our second podcast on discernment and media. /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/27576852

Discernment and media, Part 1 07/21/2023

Discernment and media, Part 1 What is discernment? How can Christians know the will of God? Why don’t we know God’s will in every area of the Christian life? Why don’t Christians think Biblically about their life? We explore all of this and more in this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters. Next time we'll be zeroing in on discernment as it pertains to books, movies, TV shows, music, and more. /episode/index/show/northwoodschurchmatters/id/27525768

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