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The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown
by Matthew Stephen Brown
Real faith. Real life. Hosted by Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown of Sandals Church, The Debrief Podcast goes beyond Sunday conversations—diving into the questions, stories, and struggles that shape who we are. Thoughtful. Honest. Unfiltered.
Episodes
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294: Understanding the Holy Spirit
On this episode of The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown, we’re exploring some of the questions that come up when trying to understand the nature of God and the Holy Spirit. Pastor Matt unpacks what it means for God to be three persons and yet one, especially when our understanding is...
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293: Receiving the Holy Spirit
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast, Matthew Stephen Brown answers questions about the Holy Spirit, baptism, and what it means to live a life that honors God. We explore how Christians can think about spiritual gifts, whether a childhood baptism is sufficient, and the deeper fears that can…
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292: Reflecting the Holy Spirit with Jonathan Millen
On this episode of The Debrief, Matthew Stephen Brown sits down with Jonathon Millen, Campus Operations Pastor at Sandals Church to tackle some hard-hitting questions about the Holy Spirit. Jonathon brings a unique perspective shaped by his Pentecostal beliefs as they discuss surrendering control...
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The Do's and Don'ts of Dating | A Debrief Mini-Sode
In this minisode of The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown, Matt Brown and Vivi Bezansky discuss the fundamental do's and don'ts of Christian dating. Together, they explore how young adults can approach relationships with spiritual maturity by prioritizing biblical values over temporary...
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291: Living on Mission with Erik Salley
What does it mean to live on mission? In this conversation, Pastor Mathew Stephen Brown sits down with Pastor Erik Salley from Sandals Church Hunter Park Campus to discuss how we can honor God through the way we care for our bodies, and what role does physical health play in living out our faith....
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290: Breaking the Cycle of Father Wounds with Dr. Joshua Knabb
What impact do father wounds have on our relationships, our faith, and the way we see God? In this episode of The Debrief Podcast with Mathew Stephen Brown, we sit down with Dr. Joshua Knabb for a meaningful conversation about fatherlessness, attachment, forgiveness, and healing through Christ....
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289: God's Calling & Finding Direction in Life With Chris Stewart
What is God's purpose for your life? How do you know if you're following His calling? And what should you do when you feel lost, stuck, or unsure of your next step? In this episode of The Debrief Podcast with Mathew Stephen Brown, we sit down with Chris Stewart to hear his testimony and have a…
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288: The Questions Every Young Adult Is Asking With Vivi Bezansky
This week on The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown, we welcome special guest Vivi Bezansky, the Next Gen Director at Sandals Church. Over the summer at Sandals Church we invest in the next generation by opening up residency positions to equip young adults with ministry skills. In this...
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287: Did God Already Decide Your Fate?
Why does the Catholic Bible have seven extra books, and is your entire life already scripted by God? Pastor Matt answers some of your toughest questions about predestination, church history, and how to interact with other religions without losing your mind.
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286: Waiting, Dating, and Marriage
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast, Matthew and Tammy Brown dive into conversations surrounding dating, marriage, spiritual maturity, and trusting God through different seasons of relationships. Together, they explore what it looks like to pursue relationships with wisdom, intentionality, and…
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285: How Christians Heal with Dr. Joshua Knabb
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast, Matthew Stephen Brown is joined by Dr. Joshua Knabb for a conversation about trauma, anxiety, depression, and emotional healing through a Christian perspective. Together, they explore why people get stuck in cycles of fear and rumination, how trauma affects...
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284: The Tension of Belief
This week on The Debrief Podcast, Matthew Stephen Brown responds to questions from listeners wrestling with some of the hardest tensions in Christianity. From struggling to feel gratitude for salvation, questioning why God created humanity at all, to navigating the debate between science…
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283: Theology and Fredo Ramos
This week on The Debrief Podcast, Matthew Stephen Brown sits down with Pastor Fredo Ramos for an honest, thoughtful conversation about theology. Drawing from years of pastoral experience, Pastor Fredo shares insight into the kinds of struggles, doubts, and tensions many people wrestle...
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E282 | What We Want vs What God Wants
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast, we explore the challenges of faith, identity, and personal struggle. From navigating feelings of judgment and unfair treatment in the church, to wrestling with questions of sexuality and salvation, to confronting personal temptations and preparing for…
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281 | Understanding Ourselves and the World Beyond
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast, we explore some of the biggest questions that challenge our faith and understanding of the world. From the mysteries of life beyond our planet, to meditation practices for calming an overactive mind, to what truly matters about our gender identity in the...
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280 | Growing an Authentic Faith
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast, we’re diving into the tension so many believers feel but rarely talk about. What happens when your pursuit of God starts to feel like pressure instead of peace? When spiritual disciplines turn into performance? When you’re trying to be faithful in your…
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279 | The Mystery of Heaven, The Holy Spirit, and Manifestation
In this episode of the The Debrief Podcast, Matthew Stephen Brown and Tammy Brown answer questions about manifestation, the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a non-believer, and what emotions we feel if we make it to heaven. This conversation explores whether we can find the answers to these...
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E278 | Church Planting with Luke Bryant
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast, Matthew Stephen Brown sits down with Luke Bryant to talk about church planting, leadership, and the unexpected path that led Luke from law enforcement into ministry. They discuss the story behind Liverpool One Church, the challenges of planting a church in...
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E277 | Spiritual Warfare Explained: Dreams, Demons, Redemption
In this episode of the The Debrief Podcast, Matthew Stephen Brown and Tammy Brown address questions about spiritual attacks, disturbing dreams, and whether someone can lose their soul. From wrestling with lust in dreams to wondering if past spiritual decisions have caused permanent damage, this...
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E276 | Breaking the Cycle, and Walking in Revival
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast, Matthew Stephen Brown talks about what it looks like to stay close to God in the midst of life’s cycles and challenges. From personal struggles with consistency in faith to the pursuit of revival within the church, this conversation explores how Christians...
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E275 | A Decade of REAL Conversation with Stephanie Schafer
Today we’re celebrating a huge milestone — 10 years of The Debrief Podcast— with a very special guest, Stephanie Schafer, one of the original co-hosts from when the show first began. Together, Matthew, Stephanie , and Tammy look back on the very first episode that aired on February 8, 2016, the...
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E274 | Familial Love with Madison Moses
Welcome back to The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown. This week’s episode, takes a meaningful turn as Pastor Matthew is joined by his daughter, Madison Moses, as co-host for a Valentine’s Day–themed conversation about love, family, marriage, and singleness through a Christ-centered…
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E273 | Following Jesus Through Conflict
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast, Matthew Stephen Brown explores the tension every relationship eventually faces—conflict. From family dynamics to disagreements with others who don’t share our beliefs, how do Christians pursue peace without avoiding hard truths? This conversation centers on...
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E272 | When Your Mind is Loud
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast, Matthew Stephen Brown addresses the intersection of faith and mental health in a time when our minds can feel overwhelmed, anxious, and unsure of what to trust. As conversations around healing, spirituality, and emotional well-being grow louder, this…
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E271 | Faithful Families in a Fractured Culture
In this episode, Pastor Matthew addresses a timely cultural question at the start before diving into deeper conversations about how Christians navigate freedom, authority, parenting, and fractured family relationships in today’s world. As theology meets real life, this episode offers biblical...
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E270 | Music and Faith with John Martinez
We’re back for part two of Matthew Stephen Brown’s conversation with Pastor John Martinez of Sandals Church Banning. After a powerful first episode, this debrief continues by turning to your questions — honest, practical, and rooted in everyday faith. In this episode, Pastor Matthew and Pastor…
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E269 | Getting Real with John Martinez
In this special episode of The Debrief Podcast, Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown sits down with Pastor John Martinez, campus pastor of Sandals Church Banning, to discuss his journey into ministry and how he began working at Sandals Church. John shares the roles he’s held over the years and what those...
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E268 | Understanding What Salvation Is
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown, Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown offers compassionate and biblical clarity on some of the most personal questions surrounding faith—what baptism means, how someone becomes a child of God, and how salvation works for people from...
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E267 | Do you know your 'Kingdom Spouse'?
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown, Pastor Matt and Tammy dive into some of the most common—and most misunderstood—topics surrounding Christian relationships. From navigating modern dating culture to discerning God’s guidance in choosing a spouse, we talk about...
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E266 | How Do We Handle Halloween?
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown, we’re diving into the tension many Christians feel around Halloween, and connections to witchcraft. Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown unpacks what it means to live with both conviction and compassion—how to stay grounded in truth while...
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Bonus Episode: Your Questions and Justin Kowalski
Welcome to ANOTHER bonus episode of The Debrief Podcast. You asked — they answered. In this episode, Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown and Pastor Justin Kowalski tackle your questions about faith, calling, and creativity. From discovering purpose to staying faithful in the unknown, this honest...
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Bonus Episode: Who is Justin Kowalski?
Welcome to special bonus episode of The Debrief Podcast! Meet Pastor Justin Kowalski — Associate Pastor at Sandals Church Palm Avenue and longtime member of the Sandals team for over 20 years. In this episode, Pastor Matt sits down with Justin to share his story, his journey in ministry, and what...
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E265 | The Fight Against Temptation is REAL
This episode might not be suitable for younger audiences. In this deeply personal episode of The Debrief Podcast, Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown and Tammy Brown sit down to talk about the challenges that can come after choosing to follow Jesus more closely. Why does life sometimes feel harder when...
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E264 | Developing Political Discernment
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast, Pastor Matt and Tammy Brown dive into some of the most pressing and personal questions facing Christians today—from immigration and justice to protests, discernment, and the way we judge ourselves. With honesty, biblical insight, and real-life perspective,...
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E263 | Losing Friends, Keeping Faith
Not all friendships last forever—even the ones that feel God-ordained. In this heartfelt episode of The Debrief, Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown and special guest Madison Moses address what to do when your relationships leave you feeling alone, hurt, or confused. Is God calling you into a season of...
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E262 | Are Denominations Dividing the Church?
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast, Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown and special guest Madison Moses tackle tough questions about denominational differences, evolving church practices, and what it means to walk in the fullness of faith. From Orthodox traditions to women in church leadership, the...
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E261 | Parenting Grown Ups
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast, Matt and Tammy Brown respond to heartfelt questions from parents trying to love and lead their adult children through spiritual doubts, broken relationships, and emotional struggles. How do you stay anchored in your values without alienating those you care...
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E260 | Between Trend or Truth | The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast, Matt and Tammy Brown respond to thoughtful questions from listeners about spiritual practices that are popular in today’s culture. From traditions rooted in emotional healing to symbolic numbers and cleansing rituals, they explore how these ideas relate—or...
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E259 | Discerning Worship in a World Full of Noise
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast, Matthew and Tammy Brown take on questions that challenge us to examine the heart behind our choices—what we listen to, how we serve, and the symbols we surround ourselves with. It’s a conversation about staying grounded in truth while navigating the gray...
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E258 | Spiritual Ties and Emotional Bonds
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast, Pastor Matthew and Tammy explore how relationships shape our spiritual lives. From emotional energy and spiritual ties to the deeper impact our connections with others can have on our faith journey, they discuss how to find freedom, healing, and wholeness....
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E257 | Making Sense of Scripture
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast, Pastor Matthew and Tammy talk about how important it is to read the Bible in context—especially when certain verses seem confusing, contradictory, or even wrong. They explore how understanding the bigger picture of Scripture can bring clarity to difficult...
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E256 | The Real Purpose of the Bible
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast, Pastor Matthew and Tammy explore the timeless power and significance of the Bible in our lives today. They discuss how every part of Scripture, no matter how challenging or overlooked, carries value and purpose. From understanding different translations to...
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E255 | Marriage in God's Eyes
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast, Pastor Matthew and Tammy tackle real-life questions from the Sandals Church community on marriage. Whether you're preparing for marriage, or questioning cultural marriage traditions, this episode offers powerful biblical wisdom to guide you through some of...
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E254 | Conflict, Compassion, and Identity
Welcome back to The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown! In this episode, Matthew and Tammy dive into listener-submitted questions covering tough topics like dealing with workplace gossip, finding compassion in divisive political issues, and how to juggle multiple important roles as a man…
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E253 | Discipline and the Truth about Apostles
Welcome back to The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown, where we tackle tough, real-world questions that impact your faith journey. In this episode, we dive into three tough questions that challenge the way we view fasting, discipleship, and the role of apostles in the church today. Don't...
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E252 | The Power of Prayer and Sprits in Today’s World
Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown and wife Tammy Brown answer some of your intriguing faith-based questions. In this episode, listeners are seeking guidance on how to navigate the more mysterious aspects of faith—like seeing spirits and spiritual declarations—while also trying to reconcile those...
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E251 | Navigating Women's Faith
In this episode of The Debrief Podcast, Matthew and Tammy take on tough questions from the Sandals Church community that touch on some of the most personal and challenging aspects of being a woman of faith. Tune in as they explore how women can wrestle with faith, forgiveness, and healing—finding...
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E250 | Integrity and the Afterlife
In today’s episode, Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown, and Tammy Brown address tough questions about faith and morality that challenge both believers and skeptics. They have a thought-provoking conversation that tackles a hard examination about hidden sin, where believers went after they passed before...
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E249 | Understanding Divine Intentions
Pastor Mattew Stephen Brown, and Tammy Brown unpack your questions to help us better understand God’s purpose, His sovereignty, and how we can navigate life's difficulties with faith and trust. Tune in for a thought-provoking episode that offers answers about Mary’s genealogy, how God handles...
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Real faith. Real life. Hosted by Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown of Sandals Church, The Debrief Podcast goes beyond Sunday conversations—diving into the questions, stories, and struggles that shape who we are. Thoughtful. Honest. Unfiltered.
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