This conversation with Matt is all about obedience, how to keep following Jesus when it’s costly, misunderstood, and deeply inconvenient. Matt opens up about his story of saying “yes” to God when it meant leaving behind comfort, clarity, and even the approval of people who love him. We talk about the call to ministry as something both sacred and disorienting, especially when it doesn’t come with a 5-year plan or a salary. There’s a strong theme here of learning to trust God more than your own sense of timing. Matt also gets real about identity, how easy it is to confuse platform with purpose, and how Jesus is constantly inviting us back to quiet, rooted faithfulness. We discuss church hurt, risk, and why spiritual formation is less about hype and more about hidden obedience.
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Matt Reagan is a pastor and leader at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, where he serves on the Lead Team and Vision Team. He’s known for his passion for helping people fall in love with Jesus, not just follow rules. Matt speaks often about spiritual formation, prayer, and the joy of truly knowing God. He helps shape the church’s direction, both locally and globally, and brings energy and clarity to everything he does. Whether he’s teaching, leading trips to Israel, or mentoring younger leaders, Matt’s heart is always to point people back to Jesus.