Make It Simple
MPMMatt Popovits and Rachel Ryder take complicated issues and break them down into ideas we can understand, truths we can apply, and questions worth pondering--and they do it all through the lens of faith.
With thought-provoking insights and engaging conversations, they explore everything from parenting and anxiety to racism, gender identity, the Enneagram, politics, and more.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 84 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Categories | Religion & SpiritualityKids & FamilyChristianity | ||||
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This week, Matt and Rachel discuss Advent, the season of preparation and waiting leading up to Christmas Day, noting its increasing cultural popularity through various Advent calendars (like Lego or even whiskey) which are often separated from its or... more
This week, Rachel and Matt welcome Dr. Caroline Fleck and talk about validation, drawing from her book on the subject. They discuss how validation, which is about communicating mindfulness, understanding, and empathy to make someone feel seen and acc... more
This week, Matt and Rachel discuss the Holy Spirit, discussing that this crucial member of the Trinity is often either dangerously ignored out of caution or wrongly obsessed over through a focus on specific physical manifestations. They emphasize the... more
This week, Matt and Rachel discuss how to argue in a world where conflict is everywhere and often seems to ruin relationships. They talk about how the political and cultural issues being discussed are often "overvalued," leading people to choose vict... more
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- Disappointed
As a follower of Matt’s career, it’s disappointing to see him embrace a pagan worldview that ignores God and glorifies man. Various sermons, social media posts and guests on this podcast paint a picture of a pastor who’s chasing what’s popular with certain liberal types and ideologies. His guest from ep. 2.4 advocated for the media to shun evangelicals in favor of progressive churches with members of a specific skin color, and ep. 2.5’s guest is out of the closet and cheerleads for such causes. ... more
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United States4 years ago - Disappointed
As a follower of Matt’s career, it’s disappointing to see him embrace a pagan worldview that ignores God and glorifies man. Various sermons, social media posts and guests on this podcast paint a picture of a pastor who’s chasing what’s popular with certain “influencer” types and ideologies. His guest from ep. 2.4 advocated for the media to shun evangelicals in favor of progressive churches with members of a specific skin color, and ep. 2.5’s guest is out of the closet and cheerleads for such cau... more
Apple Podcasts1Straight Up Dawg TimeUnited States4 years ago - Disappointed
As a former follower of Matt’s career, I’m disappointed by his advocacy for a pagan ideology that ignores God and glorifies man. Reading Matt’s social media as well as his interviews and guests over the years paint a picture of a man embracing popular “influencer” activism, which increasingly trends toward deconstruction of the faith in the name of leftist politics and pieties. I hope Matt and his peers understand the extent to which their politics and need for social validation are affecting th... more
Apple Podcasts1Straight Up Dawg TimeUnited States4 years ago - Disappointed
As a former congregant of Matt’s church, I’m disappointed by his advocacy for a worldly ideology that dismisses the Word. Reading Matt’s social media as well as his guests and interviews over the years paint a picture of a man embracing popular “influencer” activism and over the sufficiency of the Cross.
Apple Podcasts1Straight Up Dawg TimeUnited States4 years ago - Great Podcast
I have really been enjoying the experts brought on to each episode. They present information without appearing as condescending which isn’t always easy. I also love that this podcast is tackling tough topics many shy away from.
Matthew is a stunning speaker, and it’s great to see that being brought into more podcasts. Being able to close my eyes, sit in my recliner, and be educated on such tough topics is fantastic.
Absolutely give this podcast a listen.
Apple Podcasts5Jennie DearingUnited States5 years ago
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Recent guests on Make It Simple include:
1. Dr. Caroline Fleck
2. Tanner Olson
3. Chad Lakies
4. Chad Bird
5. Frank Hart
6. Bob Hiller
7. Erick Sorensen
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