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Deep Thoughts, Simple Truths
by Matt Johnson
The basic idea of this podcast is that we can talk for a length of time about a deep thought or subject with angles and rabbit holes and tangents, but hold on to and remember the simple truths the next day. Its my aim that its relevant and easy to listen to, yet thought provoking. God-based material. Comes with free dad jokes and my attempt at humor. Just telling the truth as best as I can. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/support
Episodes
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Misti and Her Prayer Books
My wife has wrote 4 books and is writing more! In this episode we talk about them and the power of prayer. Here's how to purchase these awesome books:...
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Grinch, Scrooge, and Job
What comes to mind when you hear these men? I used to think of them as mean and the object of suffering. Not anymore. They went through something life changing and they were different on the other side. I want to be more like them. They became different entirely.
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Obey, Recover, and Testify with Pastor Dane Townson
What a blast we had talking about obedience, recovery, and testimonies with my Pastor Dane. What a guy and what stories we share. PS- I promise I know his name. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.
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DTST Welcomes Misti Johnson!
A lot has happened in 2 years! I'm joined in this episode by my NEW WIFE, Misti. There's conversation about dating and following the voice of God. Hope you enjoy
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Spiritual Formation with Eric Hinton
This man is a disciple of Jesus. In this episode, we're joined by a fellow brother in Christ to talk about renewal and making ourselves available to God. I love this man's earnestness and candor If you'd like to know more about Eric's ministry, check out solacerenewal.com
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God Is Good
You've heard the phrase, but do you believe it? Is God any less good to you because of the situation you are in? This episode I go through verses that describe his goodness. My prayer is that we would be more aware of His goodness to us. Here are the references: (I know, there's a lot) Gen 1:31…
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Do You Know The Way?
Do you know the direction your life is going? Do you know your destination? Just like your maps app can get you to a destination is the same way God's Word can get you to life. You listen to your phones voice to get somewhere. Why wouldn't you listen to God's voice on what to do next? He wants to...
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Does It Really Matter?
There are things in your life that matter a great deal. Others don't matter at all. Do you know what those things are in your life? Paul said that the greatest thing in life was knowing Jesus. He would count everything in his life a loss if that meant he could know Jesus better. Check out...
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Terms And Definitions Apply
Have you noticed that there are different terms for things? I think it's an attempt to change what's true and make it seem more inclusive and less harsh on the ear. But just because it's altered doesn't change the reality of it. I say we hold to what's true and call things what they are. Even if…
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Jesus And ...
If you mix water and orange juice, you don't have pure orange juice. It's diluted and weak. If you mix Jesus and something else, you have a pitiful Jesus who seems to need help. He is everything the Bible says he is. He is worthy of our obedience and trust. He stands alone as the only one in...
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The Three Circles with Eric Sommerhauser
Identity, Relationship and Purpose. Those are the Three Circles in a nutshell. Eric joins me and we talk about them in depth (it's a longer episode). The sentence that grabbed me was this: You were meant to be drawn by grace, not driven by expectation. I could very much relate to these circles...
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Marriage and Divorce with Robert and Jackie Johnson
Yes, it's the same last name. IT'S MY PARENTS! They've got the jokes this time and boy do they have a story that I hadn't even heard yet. In this episode we are talking about their almost divorce what what God did. I hope it's encouraging. My mom has a website, blog, and many books that can help...
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The Voice of God
You know the voice of your family and friends. You can pick it out in a crowd or when they call on the phone. God's voice isn't so hard to hear. It's a matter of you listening and spending time getting more acquainted with his voice that makes all the difference.
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A Mockingbird Mimics What It Hears
How much repetition is all around you? Open an app on your phone or talk to a friend and you can hear the same man-made messages. Only the Word of God is original and tells the truth and does something for your heart. It's new and does wonders when it's present in your life. Pop quiz: What one…
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This World Around You Is Rather Shiny
This world is all around you and very enticing. It's a very large system and comes with messages and advertisements and a promise of fulfillment. But it can leave you empty, or be taken away. This episode we look at what the world has but more importantly what our view of this world should be.
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Get To Work
Work. It's what everyone does to live. But how you work and why you work are important. You can work for a paycheck, but you can't work to earn love. You work for the right reasons, out of who you are. Let's check out some verses on what work looks like.
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The Quality Of Your Heart with Tiffany Johnson
It matters what you put in your heart via your eyes and ears. That's what will come out of your mouth. Tiffany Johnson has joined me before and in this episode we check out verses that talk about your heart. She has also started her own podcast. Check her out here: What’s The Word: Hearing God's...
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What's In A Name?
Names have great power and reputation in them. You can attach all kinds of things to names of people you love and admire, or even dislike. There are lots of names in the Bible (some I can't pronounce) but there's only one that's the highest and at the top. Guess what his name is.
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The Interview With Laura Cooke (In Which We Talk About The Chosen And Other Things)
Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce to you the talented and amazing Laura Cooke. She's a worship leader and songwriter hailing from Tulsa, Oklahoma. I bought her album titled 'Zion' in CD form years ago and very much enjoy the songs. In this episode, we talk about The Chosen, Disneyworld,...
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Change Vs Exchange
They are kind of like the same thing, right? In this episode, we explore the definitions and the ideas behind them. Then we open the Bible and see the greatest exchange ever.
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Hebrew With Dr. Joe
The language of the Bible in the Old Testament was written in Hebrew. In this episode, I ask my friend Dr. Joe about why learning Hebrew is useful and meaningful and how it helps him understand God and the Bible. I appreciate hearing about his journey and what has been helping him in his walk.…
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Interview With Author J. Edwards Holt
On this episode I interview a certain author by the name of J. Edwards Holt. He's written fantasy fiction, a comic book, and a children's book, as well as other articles and contributions. His website is jedwardsholt.com. Check out his book and follow his media :) I also wanted to highlight his...
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A Conversation On Worship And Other Things With Hunter Shaw
Hunter Shaw, the Worship Pastor of the Grove Church, joins us today as we dive really deep into the subject of worship and other things. He is very genuine and humble. I hope you enjoy listening to the things he says as much as I did.
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100 Words
I wrote 100 words in a notebook from 2004. Each one brings thoughts and ideas to my mind. I hope they do the same for you and inspire or encourage you. Send me a voice memo about which ones are your favorite.
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They Thought He Was Dead
We just celebrated Easter. The disciples may not have believed Jesus when he said he would come back from the dead. They thought he was gone for good and they were next. Then the women said that he wasn't in his tomb and that he had risen. That changed everything.
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Worldviews Against Christianity
There are Cards Against Humanity, then there are Worldviews Against Christianity. In this episode, other worldviews enter the scene and are introduced. There's some name-calling and some observations. *Warning: it gets a little politically and culturally incorrect* but in a loving and...
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Guitar, Success, and Worship with David Harsh
David Harsh. Singer. Songwriter. Performing Artist. Worship Leader. Guitarist. Clinician. He's been playing guitar for 30 years. He's intentional, genuine, thorough, relatable. I've known him for 3 years and was honored to have him as a guest. It was so great to hear his story-how he got into…
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Speaking Faith with Jacob Lashua
There are people that you just click with with. And this guest is certainly one of them for me. Our interests for God and His Word and music and guitars are what we talk about when we hang out. I'd like to introduce you to my friend Jacob Lashua. An Army vet going to school at Belmont College in...
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Goals, Resolutions, Objectives
You may have made some New Years Resolutions before, or maybe you haven't. This year is coming to a close and a new one awaits us. I wanted to encourage you to write more than just resolutions. Write goals. Write some dreams, some things you want to accomplish. Remember the SMART acronym…
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What Color Is Your Worldview?
You've lived as long as you have and have learned quite a few things about how this world works. You've read things, you've heard things, but also have experienced things. Your worldview is what you think is real. What you think is real determines what is true- those are your beliefs. What you...
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Community Matters with Derek Thomas
Have you tasted what good, life-giving community tastes like? In this episode I invite a fellow believer and co-worker on the show to talk about the importance of connecting with people and what community is. I met Derek Thomas in the lunch trailer at work. It was just him and I. Minutes into our...
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Forgiveness from the Heart with Pastor Aaron Denn
Forgiveness. It's more than just saying you are sorry or that you forgive the other person. To forgive means to let go. It means not keeping a record of wrongs. It means forgiving people their faults the way that God has forgiven you. In this episode, Pastor Aaron Denn of The Grove Church* joins…
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Read the Signs with Tim Johnson
Welcome to this episode! We have a guest with us and he happens to be pretty cool. His name is Tim Johnson and yes he's related to me. We were live and in person for this recording and I had no idea where it was going. I took his lead and followed along. This man has depth to him. He lead with...
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All Things New
In this NEW episode, I wanted to talk about what NEW is. Sure, it might be a NEW car or job, but it's only NEW once. Then it's OLD and gets OLD as time goes on. Then you go in search of something NEW again. All this striving for the NEW things this world has to offer you won't satisfy your soul....
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The Power of Words with GUEST Tiffany Johnson!
Hey listeners! Words have power. They can change your life. The right ones can lift you up and help you keep going. The wrong ones can stop you in your tracks and make you doubt. In this episode, we have a conversation with Tiffany Johnson about words. Encouraging ones, Godly ones. The best words…
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On the Air with Guest ERIK SHIRKEY!
I'm so excited to announce my very first guest on the show! I have utmost respect and admiration for this man. He's coached me, encouraged me, listened to me, corrected me. My life wouldn't be where it is today without him. Give it up for Erik Shirkey everyone! In this episode, we talk about...
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The Fear of The Lord
It sounds like such a churchy, religious word, doesn't it? The fear of the Lord. Is it still something that we should know about and practice? Yes. Yes we should. It's a word that's similar to honor, respect, awe, admiration, reverence. We aren't supposed to be afraid of God and that he would…
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What The Bible Says
I believe that the Bible is the breathed-out Word of God Himself. No other book has stood the test of time. It's where we get the 10 Commandments and the Golden Rule. So many truths are contained in it. It's a best seller worldwide. Yes there are some complex subjects and themes, but that doesn't...
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Who Do You Worship?
Worship sounds like a very churchy word, but its seen in everyday peoples lives when you look at what they spend their time and attention on. It's where there heart is, what they talk about a lot. In this episode we check out some Scripture and where this idea of worshipping comes from. More than…
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God-Infused Rest
After God spent 6 days creating the world, He rested. Not because He was tired or had to recover. But He stopped working. He made that day holy and sanctified it. He told the people of Israel to observe the Sabbath. It was a big deal. Rest to God is necessary, and the kind He gives is more than a...
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Training, Instruction, and Algorithms
Training never seems fun and glamorous. Its where you sweat, its where you make mistakes and have small wins. It's where you learn what to do to make you successful. In this episode, we'll look at what it means to train. Wouldn't it be nice if life had a set of instructions you could follow that...
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Yes, I Have 3 Kids
Children are amazing creatures. In this episode, I share some things that I've learned from them and things I've noticed about them. And then I talk a little about how I treat them. Things that I think are important. Our job as parents is to raise healthy, responsible, and respectful children. I...
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Movement Means Life
You spend your whole life moving. From the time you were little til now and beyond. Every action requires movement. It's a sign of life. Some movements are habit, others you are learning right now. But more than just moving around, it's about your direction and destination. Where is all this…
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The Word of God Flowing
I have a flow of verses that I run through. It starts with Gods Word. By listening to it and reading it, it gets in your heart. Out of the overflow of your heart, your mouth is speaking. Life is in the power of the tongue. And if you believe what you say will happen, it can be done for you. The...
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On The Third Day
We've just celebrated Easter. On the third day Jesus rose again. There's a significance about the number 3 in salvation history. That's what we look at in this episode. The story of Abraham offering Isaac his son has some amazing parallels to Jesus on the third day. Have a listen and be amazed at...
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Thoughts on Good Music Part 2
I had a some more thoughts on good Christian music. What I like about it, how many genres there are, what the anointing is. The bottom line is music is an art and the truth ultimately comes from Gods Word. Music is meant to assist us and encourage us and remind us of the truth. It's the artists...
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Good Music Is Like Good Food
Lets say you made waffles for breakfast and topped them with butter, syrup, and whip cream. Then you add red hot pepper sauce on top. Are your waffles good? They may be edible but I don't think they would be enjoyed. Good music is the same way. It needs to have all the right ingredients. Good…
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Time
Time. Everyone has it. Some use it. Some use it well. In this episode we look at all the time we have and what we do with it. If I were to look at how much time you spend doing different things in a week, what could I conclude about how well do things or what kind of life you live? Time is what…
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5 Levels of Communication, 5 Languages
In this episode, we get into communication and why its so important. There's 5 levels of depth to it, beginning with very cliche conversation to absolute honesty and openness. A relationship is only as good as its communication. There are also 5 languages that you 'speak' in. Once you learn what...
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All About Habits
In this episode, we'll take a dive into lots of information about habits. What they are, how they're formed, what they do. They say a lot about us. When they are managed well, we have discipline. We can do the daily things easily and have energy to do something that isn't quite as regular. You…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The basic idea of this podcast is that we can talk for a length of time about a deep thought or subject with angles and rabbit holes and tangents, but hold on to and remember the simple truths the next day. Its my aim that its relevant and easy to listen to, yet thought provoking. God-based material. Comes with free dad jokes and my attempt at humor. Just telling the truth as best as I can. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-johnson27/support
HOSTED BY
Matt Johnson
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The basic idea of this podcast is that we can talk for a length of time about a deep thought or subject with angles and rabbit holes and tangents, but hold on to and remember the simple truths the next day. Its my aim that its relevant and easy to listen to, yet thought provoking. God-based...
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