The Road Home To You

Today, I have the privilege of sharing an episode from Vanessa Harris, host of the podcast, Motherhood Unmasked. It's a show all about the challenges of motherhood and having the courage to face them. 

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When Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch was just a young girl, her family was swept up in what seemed like nothing less than a friendly church group. But …

We've all experienced it: Fight, Flight, or Freeze. Those are the ways we respond in times of trauma or crisis. But what if there's another response?

Tune in this week to hear from Brandy as she takes a look at what it …

This Good Friday, I've collaborated with a handful of other podcasters to bring you messages of hope. Coming from all different walks of life, with …

The rhythms of life that we've all grown so accustomed to have found themselves turned upside-down. What does it look like to find a new rhythm? Join me for a quick look at what it means for us, so far as well as what …

In a time when everything feels a little less than certain, it's easy to become overwhelmed by anxiety. Today, I sit down and talk with Caris Snider, author of "Anxiety Elephants: A 31-Day Devotional to Help Stomp Out …

In these uncertain times, it's more important than ever to rest in God's word. This week, we find ourselves in Psalm 33 and 34 with verses such as …

Anxiety, fear, grief, anger...these and so many more are the emotions that so many are feeling during these uncertain Corona Virus times. 

Today, Matt and I have a long-distance conversation about some of the ways we …

How often does it feel like the whole world is not only against you but reveling in your defeat? The psalmist, David, understood those feelings but …

This year's Super Bowl halftime show was nothing if not controversial! People from all walks of life, backgrounds in faith, genders and sexual identities fell on both sides of the fence when it came to answering the …

God is good. All the time. How often do we forget His faithfulness, though?

Join Brandy for a quick rest stop where we'll reflect on God's glory as …

Welcome to the New & Improved The Road Home to You!

We're going to start off this re-launch with Matt and Brandy in the studio talking about changes you can expect to see as the show moves forward as well as what's …

Joy in the midst of suffering. That's what David, as the Psalmist, shows us time and time again. When all is going well, David sings his praises to the Lord. When he is feeling pressed by his enemies, He cries out to …

Sit down. Rest your feet. Take a deep breath and quiet your heart.

When was the last time you cried out to God with the awareness of your own shortcomings and sins? Have you ever just let it all out? God knows your …

King David knew a thing or two about fear and finding security and comfort God. Even as a young shepherd boy he had to protect his flock from predators. 

Listen in this week as David shares one of his most beloved …

Feeling discouraged, downtrodden, conspired against? Even kings feel that way. Listen in as King David, the man after God's own heart shares his heart with God. Listen to the prophetic song that David writes in Psalm 22 …

Two Psalms, a blessing from David, and a prayer from me...that's what this rest stop has to offer you as a balm this week.

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It's time to take a few minutes to rest and reflect on God's provision. Even in the storms of life, when we are hard-pressed, feel alone and defeated, we have a Refuge in Jesus. He is an immovable force, unshakable and …

God is faithful to His people. All the time. His heart is for us and on Him alone, we can trust.

Find comfort and rest this week as David declares …

The holidays are over. The new year looms ahead.

With your goals and resolutions set, are you already finding yourself falling off the bandwagon? Are …

We are mere moments away from ringing in not just a new year, but 2020!!! Can you believe that?

It's the perfect time to reflect on the year we've had and plan for the one to come. Matt and Brandy share their favorite …

This Christmas Eve, let's tuck into a little classic and my own personal favorite, "A Visit from St. Nicholas" otherwise known as "T'was the Night …

Join us one more time by the fire as Matt reads the greatest Christmas story ever told! 

This time, it comes straight from the Big Book, the Bible, …

Here's a Christmas gift from the podcast, Spiritual Life and Leadership with Markus Watson.

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A quick little Christmas morsel from Tina Smith at Raising Kids on Your Knees.

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A little Christmas treat for you! A drama presented by the team at Biblical Chili Podcast!

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Take a moment in all the holiday hustle and bustle to sit down and listen to the Psalms and songs of those who came before us. Today, we're reading …

Enjoy this little mini morsel from Truce Podcast, hosted by Chris Staron. 

Chris is a filmmaker and storyteller. 

Be sure to check out his podcast, Truce, wherever podcasts are downloaded. You can also check him out at …

Christmas may be the hap-happiest time of the year, but it can also be the saddest. Tune in for this brief look at 12 things you can do this holiday …

Christmas is a magical time of year full of sparkle and anticipation. It's easy to get distracted with the gifts and the carols and food and fun. …

Every journey requires a rest stop. Let's stop here and take in some Psalms. Hear what the psalmist says about Jesus. Rest confidently in the promise …

It's easy to be thankful when everyone you love is gathered around a Pinterest perfect table, the turkey is golden and a light snow is accumulating …

It's time for another moment of respite in our journey towards Home. This week we find ourselves resting in Psalm 7 and 8 where David first laments as he is being slandered and pursued by his enemy and then in Psalm 8 …

In the wake of a recent death in the family, Brandy and Matt talk about the 5 stages of grief according to the DSM-5. 

1. Denial & Isolation
2. …

Join Brandy for another rest stop in the Psalms because every journey needs time to stop and enjoy the scenery.

Psalm 5 and 6 (NASB). Used by permission from The Lockman Foundation.

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With election season well upon us, it seems like the right time to talk politics. Specifically, how has the Evangelical church used its platform as a …

Every long trip requires a few rest stops along the way. So, pull over, get out and stretch your legs. Take a few deep breaths and soak in some of …

"If you knew you had 6 months to live, what would you do differently? Would you change your priorities, where you invest your time? If so, how?"

This …

Join us for the first Rest Stop on this Road Home to You. Every other week we're going to be reading through the Psalms and Proverbs to find encouragement, wisdom, grace, and the promises of God.

Find a quiet corner, …

Kicking off Season 3, Matt and Brandy are back in the studio to talk about disillusionment with the Christian church.

We've all experienced it, haven't we? That moment when you realize reality and faith don't seem to be …

Well...just when you think everythings coming together, it all falls apart. And since that's the case with so many things in life, it's useful to …

Suicide and mental health are subjects still considered taboo in Christianity. With the number of people being diagnosed with some form of mental illness and the growing rates of suicide, it's time we have an honest …

Have you ever wondered why you keep doing the things you don't want to do but can't seem to manage to do the things you want? You'll hear a lot of great ideas for building habits everywhere you turn, but what if it's …

Gearing up for Season 3 of The Road Home to You. Here's a brief look at what we've been working on and what we hope to bring you this season.

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Every day, Christians around the world die because of their belief in Jesus Christ. More suffer torment, abuse, rape, imprisonment, and persecution of all kinds. Men, women, and children. No one is immune. Jesus said, …

What if we have it all wrong? What if being a peacemaker means we actually ruffle some feathers. Turns out, that's exactly what it means. Peacemaking isn't for the fainthearted. It's messy work, but it's what we're …

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."

The reason we don't see God accurately is directly related to the sin in our lives. When our hearts are repentant we can see him more clearly. When we're at the …

Lord, have mercy! I'm at the mercy of my boss. Please, your Honor, take mercy on me.

"Mercy" is a word that is easily tossed about, but what does it …

We all know what it's like to be hungry and thirsty, longing for something to fill our bellies. But what about our souls? What if there was a way to …

Humility isn't something we see a lot of in our world today. We even have a quaint term trying to lessen the appearance of our pride, the "humble brag." But what is humility, really and what does Jesus mean when he says …

Life, sadly is full of loss and suffering. We'll all experience the pain of losing someone or something that we hold dear. 

Tune in this week to hear …

Kicking off our summer series on the Beatitudes, we look at what it means to be poor in spirit. It's a whole lot better than it sounds!

Join Brandy …

SUMMER ANNOUNCEMENT: Next week we'll start our summer series on the Beatitudes.

With the Presidential election getting underway, it seemed like a …

Our non-exhaustive Top Ten List of things you can do - starting today - to care for your marriage. These are practical, hands-on tips that will show your spouse that you value them in both big and little ways.

Take a …

Father's Day is soon approaching and as such, it seemed right to take our hats off to our dads! Here's a little bit of the wisdom that we've learned from the men we call Dad.

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The life of a minister is hard. It's a whole lot of work, most of which is on-call, and not a lot of personal glory. It's often a thankless career …

We raise statues, monuments, and headstones to commemorate those we've lost and victories won. But what about the memorials and monuments to remember what God has done?

Join Matt and Brandy as they look at some of the …

Well, it's time to admit it: we're officially middle-aged. And with middle age, there are some weird transitions that take place.

Join Matt and Brandy as they sit down and talk about their own experiences with a …

Sorry, friends. No new episode this week. We'll be back next week with something new and wonderful so be sure to check back next Tuesday!

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Join Brandy for her follow-up discussion with Lisa Page as she recounts her long journey of becoming a mom. This is Part 2 of a 2-part interview, so …

So many girls dream of the day they will one day become a mother. They envision their little dolls come to life. Cooing, crying, snuggled in tight. …

Have you ever wondered if God was talking to you?

He seems to talk to a lot of people, but how do we know if it's really Him?

Join Matt and Brandy this week as they explore a few ways to recognize God's voice in your …

Put away the Strength Finder's test. Set aside the Meyers-Briggs. If you want to know what God's will for your life truly is, there's only one place …

"If it turned out there was a God after all, and you could ask one question, what would it be?"

This is the question Matt and Brandy spend a few …

Faith is a journey. And as travelers on this road, it helps to have a map.

Join Matt and Brandy this week as they talk about Bible reading and prayer - two of the greatest ways to navigate your faith. They'll talk about …

"I like Jesus in the New Testament, but I could do without the God of the Old Testament. He's just a bully."

It's a common complaint, so this week …

The Road Home to You is almost 1 year old. It's time to evaluate where we go from here. This is a brief call to action wherein we need help from you, …

In Part 2 of my conversation with Crystalyn, we dig deeper into the response the Christian church often has in the face of marriages broken by domestic abuse. 

Too often, we walk away from messy people and their …

Join Brandy this week to hear the story of one woman's experience in two domestically abusive marriages. Hear how she overcame the manipulation that …

Let's be honest: sometimes Christians don't make a whole lot of sense. Sometimes our values don't quite seem to line up with our actions. Sometimes …

Money struggles. We all have them no matter how much money we've got. But when those struggles come between a husband and wife, there's more on the line than the bank account.

This week Matt and Brandy talk about a few …

We've all been in pain at one time or another. But for some, pain is a regular part of their everyday life. There is no escape. There is no cure. …

Communication. It's one of the most important skills in any relationship, but one that is far too difficult for far too many of us. It's the thing …

Hallmark has really done a number on us, haven't they? But how do you say "I love you" when you don't even like this holiday that is more about …

The most important road trip ever taken was over 2,000 years ago when Jesus walked the road to Calvary. It wasn't a glamorous road trip. There were no fancy drinks along the way, no stops to take in the sights. There …

The world has been riddled with bad churches since the dawn of civilization. Corruption, infidelity, abuse, just plain old indifference can be seen …

This week the Way Back Machine is taking us to one of our earliest episodes where we talked about depression and the toll it takes on us when life …

February is right around the corner and that can only mean one thing: love is in the air. So here's a throwback to our second episode, about some of the most important qualities you can look for in the person you commit …

As we say goodbye to one year and welcome another, join us as we reflect on the good, the bad and the ugly from Christmas and look ahead to what we hope will be a better year than last. Hang on tight, gang. Everything's …

With all the glitter and shiny wrappings and trappings of holiday cheer, it's sometimes hard to remember to be thankful for the little things. 

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In our second Christmas story of the season, Matt reads "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry.

Written in 1905, it's a simple tale of a young couple struggling to make ends meet. Each of them decides to honor the other …

The holidays are upon us and that means it's time to slow down and relax. Truly.

This month, we are going to be reading you a Christmas story each …

It's that time of year again, boys and girls! The time when we pull out our credit cards and buy happiness. The more you spend the happier you are! …

The holidays can be really hard. What do you do when the "most wonderful time of the year" feels anything but? 

Join us this week as we talk about …

The election is over. The results are in...mostly. Now what?

Join us this week as we talk about what it means to be a Christian in a political …

We all want to leave an inheritance for our children. Maybe a hefty stash left in the bank or a collection of well-strategized stocks and bonds. …

It's the spoopiest time of the year so what better topic to talk about than Hope?

Join Matt and Brandy as they take a look at Max Lucado's book Unshakable Hope: Building Our Lives on the Promises of God. 

Matt directs …

Matt and I are in Hawaii! Honestly, we're in the recording studio for the first time in a while, but we're bringing Hawaii with us and want to share it with YOU!

So, what did we learn on vacation? 

I, Brandy learned …

After a week off for a vacation, we are pleased to introduce you to our friend, Trinity Pratt, who was a co-speaker at a recent women's retreat with Brandy.

Trinity has an amazing story of God's grace and redemptive …

Recovery and restoration aren't just for addicts and those who live with them. As it happens, we all live in a broken world where we rub elbows with broken people every day, which means we all have some hurts that need …

Identity is something nearly everyone struggles with at one point or another. Who are we and who do we want to become? Answering those questions is directly related to what we believe which motivates how we behave.  

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Love is a mysterious thing. Or is it? Is it what we see on movie screens or read about in books? Is it just a feeling, like butterflies in the belly? …

Last week we shared how our marriage overcame infidelity and this week we share how to keep your marriage safe from the outset. 

Every marriage is …

Broken, messy people with a closet full of skeletons. That's what we are. 

Listen in this week as Matt and Brandy share their own story about …