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This is the final myth we look at with the Pharisees. We take a look at where the connection between Pharisee and the word hypocrite. We'll discover how Jesus felt about how the Pharisees were living lives that looked good on the outside but were simply superficial. If you want to learn how Jesus debunked this myth, listen to to this weeks latest episode from Matt Manney on the Greater Philly Church podcast.

What if what we thought was "gospel truth" was nothing more than our personal bias? What if the confident stand we took on what we believe was in reality a incompetent blind spot? Tough situation to think about? Resistance at best to the thought of it and Embarrassment at the worst. This scenario was exactly what was playing out with a story involving Jesus, a local group of Pharisees, and a guy who was born blind.  If you've ever felt like you didn't fit in and wonder why? This is the episode for you!

We all have convictions in life. Some of us more than others. These convictions direct out thoughts, actions, relationships, behavior, and beliefs. What if you those convictions we are so proud of and hold so dearly to are pushing people away? What if these very convictions were pushing God away? That's the story of the Pharisees of Jesus day and unfortunately the story all too often of our lives today. Learn how to hold convictions which draw us close to God and help people draw close to God.

Learn how Being Right with God's doesn't necessarily mean doing right. Learn a better way to live. 

Pain is painful...thank you captain obvious. Pain is no joke and when we're struggling to find a way to ease the pain, we need to make sense of it. "Why" questions seem to be the ones most often asked. "Why me?" "Why now?" "Why not the guy down on the corner of the block who doesn't mow his lawn or pick up after his dog?" "Why, Why, Why?" God gives Job over 80 questions as food for thought in answering "why". If you've ever had a painful situation and wondered what you could learn from it, this one's for you.

Nobody like dealing with difficulty. But when people start lining up to tell you what your doing wrong in your difficulty can make things even worse. And to pile on some more...what if they are your friends? Listen in as Matt shares how to respond to some of life toughest critics. These seven responses will disarm and dismantle any criticism from any critic. 

Nothing is worse than getting kicked when you're already down, especially from people you know and trust. Job was in the midst of immense loss and he had three friends who were relentless in their assumptions, accusations, and critiques. What can you plan for when it comes to insults? Don't be blindsided by what's about to come. Instead of getting frustrated or hurt, you can plan and prepare. When you know what's about to come and why it's coming, you'll be in a better position to answer your friends when they think they're helping. 

In this bonus episode, Matt give behind the scenes look at how to identify difficult emotions we all face. It can be hard to name what exactly we are feeling, but when we look at our actions they reveal a deeper connection to our feelings than we realize. 

Looking from Job's perspective-life was horrible. The pain he was facing cut deep into his heart and his understanding of God. Learn the steps you can take to begin the deep work of processing the pain you are going through. 

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Job's story from the Old Testament is truly a classic when dealing with the suffering. Discover the difference between Pain and Punishment. Why Adversity and Prosperity are not what we think they are. And how God rewrites the rule book on Jusitce, Suffering, and Sovereignty. 

Anger is a tough emotion to deal with, especially when guiding our kids. Learn how to help your kids properly express and address their anger.

Disappointment is a part of life. Our kids disappointment is not a matter of if but when they will be disappointed. Our ability as parents to help them work with disappointments begins with managing expectations. 

You used to be able to come home and find a safe-haven away from the hustle and bustle of latest trends and keeping up with the Joneses. With Social Media the temptation to compare has never been stronger. How do we guide and help our kids dealing with comparison? How can we help them leverage their own giftings and abilities? Listen to this special episode with a opening feature from Amanda Manney sharing with moms how to overcome the Comparison Trap. 

Guilt is a God-given internal warning signal that we are disconnected from Him, others and ourselves. A moment of guilt is a great opportunity to connect with our kids and help them deal with the burden of guilt. 

Suffering is guaranteed for doing right and for doing wrong. Jesus said in this world we would have problems. But our response to those problems is a whole other story. We can respond with Hype, Hurt or in Hope. Listen to the 4 Crucial Decisions you can make to make it through your Suffering.

We love to be respected and treated fairly. But what do you do when people create more conflict than peace in your life. They disrespect you, treat you unfairly, and cause more problems for you. Learn the six steps to finding peace in the midst of conflict.

It's the American way: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. But how do we find that ultimate happiness? Learn how Our greatest happiness comes with our capacity to connect to God.

Being treated unfairly and hurt by someone is no fun. It can lead to unforgiveness, grudges, bitterness, and resentment. But how do you know when to offer mercy and how do you show it without getting hurt again? Learn the 7 guidelines for showing mercy.

When we're treated unfairly, we want to defend ourselves, settle the score, and get even. Learn 11 ways to respond to unfair treatment in your workplace, relationships, and life.

Meekness sounds so close to the word "weakness" so that's how we categorize meekness. When we understand meekness for what it truly is it has the power to transform our relationships. Meekness is strength under control. Discover the 8 Ways Meekness can dramatically change your relationships.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Learn the 8 ways Jesus turns your hurts into hope.

Pride was the original sin. Pride can get us into all kinds of trouble. What's the answer? Humility gets us out of what pride gets us into. Learn the seven secrets that help to cultivate habits of humility from Jesus Sermon on the Mount Beatitudes. Happy are the Humble.

We all have dreams and aspirations for our lives. We make plans and hope that we can live into those plans. But what if God had a plan for your life that could take you farther and do greater for you than you could ever imagine. The greatest obstacle to God's plan is Satan's plan that he has for you as well. In this message, you'll learn about the plan to avoid and the plan God has set out for you that goes beyond your wildest dreams.

We can pursue freedom from God. Or we can choose freedom with God. Salvation is more than just securing a future in heaven. When it comes to choosing freedom from God or with God, we'll look at the following questions. 1. Where will your decision take you? 2. Does your decision engage or isolate God? 3. Does your decision impact more than just the temporary?

We need God's love. But what if we don't "feel" that love? Could it be that we haven't come to grips with the fact that we are powerless, godless, sinners, and enemies of God? Yet He still loved us and sent Jesus to die for us. Learn from this message how you can transform your relationships by changing your perspective on your relationship with God.

How can you overcome overwhelming guilt? Is guilt bad? It sure feels bad. But how does God use guilt in our lives? Is there good guilt and bad guilt? Is guilt used to manipulate? Why and how does God use guilt in our lives? How does guilt work when it concerns salvation. Discover how God uses guilt to draw us to salvation and into a closer relationship with Him.

Catch the Father's Day message from Greater Philly. Learn the 5 love languages all kids have. You'll learn the 4 ways your kids want to be engaged and the single most important way you'll learn with one look how well you're doing with your kids...whether little, middle school, or adult.

The Kick-off to the "I AM WHY" Series. If you've grown up around church, you've probably heard of the "Roman's Road". If not, you're in for the discovery of a lifetime. The "Roman's Road" is a series of statements from a letter written by a man named Paul to a group of Christians in first century Rome. The statements were written by Paul to help the people to understand WHY Jesus died on the cross, was buried and then rose again. The amazing truth is that the reason "WHY" for those people is the same today in the twenty-first century western culture. You'll find a great case for "WHY" Jesus died and "WHY" we have to respond to this event over 2,000 years ago.

The final message in the series on handling work stress and relationships. You'll learn the number one factor that makes your relationships at work work. Find out how to engage your coworkers like chess players instead of checkers...they are not all the same. And you'll gain insight to the three obstacles that keeps moral low and frustrations high in the work place.

What do you want from your Work? What do you do when what you want from your work is not what you're getting from your work? Work can dominate and overwhelm the best of us. It calls us into this abusive ugly relationship when the lines become blurred between the worker and the work. It creates this Frankenstein creature called a "Workaholic". If you've ever struggled with finding your worth in your work, this is a podcast you're not going to want to pass up. Learn the four main motivators for working that drive us but drain us. Matt takes a well known and compelling passage from the Bible and draws truth from its profound perspective on our work and how we approach it. You'll discover five ways to approach your work that will give you energy and motivation while allowing you to give your best at work, at home, and in your relationships.

Everyone has had one at one time or has one right now...a tough boss. Like the movies name implies (horrible bosses), having an employer who presses you under their thumb can make for a tough career. But what do you do when you love the job but don't know how to handle your employer. In this episode you'll gain insight into the two crucial needs ever employee looks to find in their job. You'll learn how God wants you to see yourself, your boss, and the job you do. Matt shares the singular most powerful secret that impacts yourself, your coworkers, your customers, and your employer (and you can make it happen tomorrow at work). The five key steps to dealing with a difficult boss and how to fully transform your relationship with them. You'll want to share this episode with coworkers.

We all have difficulty getting over our pasts. Hurts, heartaches, and hang-ups can keep us from moving forward into our future. Hear the conclusion to this great series on the book of Ruth. Discover the legacy of love Ruth and her mother-in-law were able to leave even in the face of loss. Turn your heartache into hope. Loss can be transformed into a legacy of love to impact generations and nations.

Have you ever made a promise to yourself that you would never, always, or have to...fill in the blank. Maybe it was the abuse from a loved one or a disappointment from an unmet expectation. You can make secret vows that lead to a dead end. Learn to transform those secret vows that hurt you and keep you stuck into godly values that propel you into a promising and healthy future. Learn the Values that Ruth heald to that allowed her to make a future that was a stark contrast to her distant and difficult past. Learn the key to changing your perspective and view on life to allow God to bring his plan to pass for his glory and your good.

"I'm never going to get through this. I'm such a failure. I was asking for the trouble I got into. I'm just not good enough. This situation will never ever change." Have you ever found yourself saying these kinds of statements to yourself? Learn how to change the story you've been telling yourself for years. A story that doesn't reflect hope and healing, but hurt and heartache. God is in the business of healing and mending broken and bruised hearts. Change the story by rewriting what you have been telling yourself all along. There is hope at the end if we choose to trust God with a heart of joy and hope. Learn the next step to take in allowing God to heal your wounded heart.

You've come to a point in your life when you can't look at social media anymore. You don't feel like getting out of bed in the morning. You're so tired you can't sleep at night. How do you reconcile a past that is keeping you from moving forward into your future? The story of Ruth and Naomi from the Bible has key secrets that will unlock the future you've been hoping and longing to live. You can't erase the scars but you can begin to heal. Discover in this four message series how God Heals and give Hope for Wounded hearts.