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Better Questions58. Season 3 with Mike Simmon - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on January 3, 2025
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Better Questions58. Season 3 with Mike Simmon - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on January 3, 2025
2025-01-0348 minBetter Questions57. Season 3 Premiere with Jak Jaderston and Sam Downe - Better QuestionsJoin Matt, Jak and Sam for the season 3 premiere of Better Questions!
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Better Questions57. Season 3 Premiere with Jak Jaderston and Sam Downe - Better QuestionsJoin Matt, Jak and Sam for the season 3 premiere of Better Questions!
2024-10-1432 minBetter Questions56. How Does the Gospel Translate in Taiwan - With Jak Jaderston - Better QuestionsWhat does it look like to do missions work abroad? Join Matt and Jak as they talk about spreading the gospel.
2024-08-1420 min
Better Questions56. How Does the Gospel Translate in Taiwan - With Jak Jaderston - Better QuestionsWhat does it look like to do missions work abroad? Join Matt and Jak as they talk about spreading the gospel.
2024-08-1420 minBetter Questions55. How Do We Know if Someone is a False Teacher? - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on June 24, 2024
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Better Questions55. How Do We Know if Someone is a False Teacher? - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on June 24, 2024
2024-06-2410 minBetter Questions54. What Does it Mean for Jesus to be The Son of God? - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on June 9, 2024
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Better Questions54. What Does it Mean for Jesus to be The Son of God? - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on June 9, 2024
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Better QuestionsBonus Epsisode- The Wolf Brothers Back- RIP 2024 Wolves - Better QuestionsMatt and Jak talk Minnesota Timberwolves
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Better QuestionsBonus Epsisode- The Wolf Brothers Back- RIP 2024 Wolves - Better QuestionsMatt and Jak talk Minnesota Timberwolves
2024-06-0733 min
Better Questions53. Dustin Galyon and Rob Ramseyer - Better QuestionsJoin Matt, Dustin and Rob as they discuss holistic coaching, leadership, and creating community.
2024-04-0458 minBetter Questions53. Dustin Galyon and Rob Ramseyer - Better QuestionsJoin Matt, Dustin and Rob as they discuss holistic coaching, leadership, and creating community.
2024-04-0458 minBetter Questions52. What is the Soul? - Better QuestionsWhat is the soul? Is it separate from our physical bodies?
2024-03-2016 minBetter Questions51. Mike Simmon - Part 2 - Better QuestionsIsn't it possible that an all-powerful God could reveal new revelation, like new scriptures? Why do they say the canon is closed? Doesn't that put God in a box?
2024-03-0523 minBetter Questions50. Mike Simmon - Part 1 - Better QuestionsJoin Matt and Mike Simmon as they answer and try to ask better questions.
2024-03-0150 min
Better Questions50. Mike Simmon - Part 1 - Better QuestionsJoin Matt and Mike Simmon as they answer and try to ask better questions.
2024-03-0150 minBetter Questions49. Do We All Have Angels Assigned to Us? - Better QuestionsMatthew 18:10 says children have their own angels. Are Christians also children of God with their own angels? Satan was a fallen angel, but did that occur before creation? Were Satan, angels and demons all in heaven before creation?
2024-02-2023 minBetter Questions47. Did it Rain Before the Flood? - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on February 5, 2024
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Better Questions47. Did it Rain Before the Flood? - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on February 5, 2024
2024-02-0507 minBetter Questions46. Will We be Married in Heaven? - Better QuestionsIn Matthew 22:29, it says "at the resurrection, we will be like angels, neither married nor be given in marriage." So at the resurrection, will I be a transformed being who is no longer a wife, mother and daughter?
2024-02-0210 min
Better Questions45. Is Technology Good or Evil? - Better QuestionsIs technology inherently good or evil? Matt and Seth tackle this week's question
2024-01-0320 minBetter Questions45. Is Technology Good or Evil? - Better QuestionsIs technology inherently good or evil? Matt and Seth tackle this week's question
2024-01-0320 min2023-12-1810 minBetter Questions43. What Makes Humans Distinct from Animals? - Better QuestionsWhat makes a person human? Are we not just animals? What are the things from a Christian perspective that makes a human different from just another animal?
2023-12-1206 minBetter Questions42. What is the Christian Ethic in Regards to AI? - Better QuestionsWith the rise in Chat GPT and other artificial intelligence, should the church be concerned? Are there any ethical questions that arise from the rapid adoption of this technology?
2023-12-0411 minBetter Questions41. What is Our Posture Towards War? - With Case Bell - Better QuestionsDo you think we are living in the end times? As Christians, how should we respond to the violence between Israel and Palestine?
2023-11-2846 minBetter Questions40. Season 2 - Carter Fritze - Better QuestionsBetter Questions is back for Season 2! Is the Dougie an appropriate expression of worship? As Christians, should we all own swords? Join Matt and guest, Carter Fritze, as they discuss and try to ask better questions.
2023-11-2032 min
Better Questions40. Season 2 - Carter Fritze - Better QuestionsBetter Questions is back for Season 2! Is the Dougie an appropriate expression of worship? As Christians, should we all own swords? Join Matt and guest, Carter Fritze, as they discuss and try to ask better questions.
2023-11-2032 minBetter QuestionsEp. 39: End of Season 1 Update - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on July 21, 2023
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Better QuestionsEp. 39: End of Season 1 Update - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on July 21, 2023
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Better QuestionsRerelease: How Do We Balance Work-Related Ambition and Christian Humility? - with Dr. Rob Ramseyer - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on June 2, 2023
2023-06-0253 minBetter QuestionsRerelease: How Do We Balance Work-Related Ambition and Christian Humility? - with Dr. Rob Ramseyer - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on June 2, 2023
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Better Questions37. When is Jesus Coming Back? - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on May 23, 2023
2023-05-2315 minBetter Questions37. When is Jesus Coming Back? - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on May 23, 2023
2023-05-2315 minBetter Questions36. How Do I Deal With Imposter Syndrome? - Better QuestionsHow do we deal with the feeling that we aren't as good as others think we are?
2023-05-1712 minBetter Questions35. What Do I Do when God Says "No?" - Better QuestionsWhat do I do when God says "No?" I pray for help with something, but God says "No," that this is something I need to grapple with. What do I do?
2023-05-1208 minBetter QuestionsRerelease: How Do I Break Out of a Spiritual Rut? - Better QuestionsMy spiritual life feels like a desert. I've been in a dry place for a long time. Do you have any advice on how to break out of a rut?
2023-05-0515 min
Better Questions34. A Conversation with Dean Jaderston Pt. 2 - Better QuestionsListen to part two of Matt's conversation with Dean Jaderston
2023-05-0148 minBetter Questions34. A Conversation with Dean Jaderston Pt. 2 - Better QuestionsListen to part two of Matt's conversation with Dean Jaderston
2023-05-0148 minBetter QuestionsRerelease: Why Does God Allow Suffering? - with Zack Yarbrough - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on April 28, 2023
2023-04-2844 min
Better QuestionsRerelease: Why Does God Allow Suffering? - with Zack Yarbrough - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on April 28, 2023
2023-04-2844 minBetter Questions33. A Conversation with Dean Jaderston Pt. 1 - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on April 25, 2023
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Better Questions33. A Conversation with Dean Jaderston Pt. 1 - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on April 25, 2023
2023-04-2538 minBetter QuestionsRerelease: Good News! - Better QuestionsWhen We Hear the Gospel Described as "Good News," What Exactly Does That Mean? Matt explores the origin of the term "Good News" and it's context to the gospel.
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Better QuestionsRerelease: Good News! - Better QuestionsWhen We Hear the Gospel Described as "Good News," What Exactly Does That Mean? Matt explores the origin of the term "Good News" and it's context to the gospel.
2023-04-2020 minBetter Questions32. What Do I Do About My Anger? - Better QuestionsThe Bible says we shouldn't go to sleep angry. Is anger a sin, and what should we do when we're mad?
2023-04-1713 minBetter Questions31. Is it Ever Justifiable to Lie? - Better QuestionsIs it ever justifiable to lie? When is lying the right thing to do?
2023-03-2411 minBetter Questions30. What Makes a Revival Legitimate? - with Ben Davis - Better QuestionsWhat makes a revival legitimate? Join Matt and Ben as they dive in!
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Better Questions30. What Makes a Revival Legitimate? - with Ben Davis - Better QuestionsWhat makes a revival legitimate? Join Matt and Ben as they dive in!
2023-03-1443 minBetter Questions29. Revivals, Is Technology Good or Evil? And a Crisis of Masculinity. - with Case Bell - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on March 6, 2023
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Better Questions29. Revivals, Is Technology Good or Evil? And a Crisis of Masculinity. - with Case Bell - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on March 6, 2023
2023-03-061h 06Better Questions28. UFO's, Ohio Pollution, Nuclear War: How Do We not Get Overwhelmed by the News? - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on February 23, 2023
2023-02-2320 min
Better Questions28. UFO's, Ohio Pollution, Nuclear War: How Do We not Get Overwhelmed by the News? - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on February 23, 2023
2023-02-2320 minBetter Questions27. Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God? - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on February 16, 2023
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Better Questions27. Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God? - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on February 16, 2023
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Better Questions26. Does the Bible Condone Polygamy? - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on February 9, 2023
2023-02-0905 minBetter Questions26. Does the Bible Condone Polygamy? - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on February 9, 2023
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Better Questions25. What is Christian Community? - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on January 26, 2023
2023-01-2622 minBetter Questions25. What is Christian Community? - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on January 26, 2023
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Better QuestionsEp 25: Is Christ Jesus' Last Name? - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on December 22, 2022
2022-12-2206 minBetter QuestionsEp 25: Is Christ Jesus' Last Name? - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on December 22, 2022
2022-12-2206 min
Better Questions24. Why Are So Many People Deconstructing Their Faith? - with Ben Davis - Better QuestionsWhy are so many people deconstructing their faith? Join Matt and Ben for part 2 of this conversation.
2022-12-1538 minBetter Questions24. Why Are So Many People Deconstructing Their Faith? - with Ben Davis - Better QuestionsWhy are so many people deconstructing their faith? Join Matt and Ben for part 2 of this conversation.
2022-12-1538 min
Better Questions23. How Do We Know That the Books Chosen to Be In the Bible Are the Right Ones? - with Ben Davis - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on December 13, 2022
2022-12-1325 minBetter Questions23. How Do We Know That the Books Chosen to Be In the Bible Are the Right Ones? - with Ben Davis - Better QuestionsMessage from Matt Jaderston on December 13, 2022
2022-12-1325 minBetter Questions22. How Do We Hear the Voice of God in Our Lives? - with Austin Renfroe Pt. 2 - Better QuestionsHow Do We Hear the Voice of God in Our Lives? Part 2 with Austin Renfroe
2022-12-0839 min
Better Questions21. How Do We Combat the Feeling of Loneliness in Leadership? - with Austin Renfroe Pt. 1 - Better QuestionsMatt and Austin discuss tools for navigating life as a Christ-centered leader.
2022-12-0536 minBetter Questions21. How Do We Combat the Feeling of Loneliness in Leadership? - with Austin Renfroe Pt. 1 - Better QuestionsMatt and Austin discuss tools for navigating life as a Christ-centered leader.
2022-12-0536 minBetter Questions20. How Can I Pray to God when I Feel So Much Guilt? - Better QuestionsHow can we feel worthy to come to the Lord in prayer when our lives are so messy?
2022-11-1808 minBetter Questions19. If Jesus Walked the Earth Today, Would He Vote Republican or Democrat? - with Jordin Greer - Better QuestionsIf bad company corrupts good character, should I stop hanging out with friends that are a bad influence? If Jesus walked the earth today, what political party would he choose? When I pray and study the scriptures, why don't I feel God?
2022-11-1044 min
Better Questions18. How Do We Share Our Faith in a Post-Christian Culture? - Better QuestionsHow do we share our faith in a post-Christian culture? Matt shares tips for sharing our faith with others.
2022-11-0409 minBetter Questions18. How Do We Share Our Faith in a Post-Christian Culture? - Better QuestionsHow do we share our faith in a post-Christian culture? Matt shares tips for sharing our faith with others.
2022-11-0409 minBetter Questions17. How Do We Build Better Habits? - with Mike Jaderston - Better QuestionsMatt and Mike discuss spirituality and how to build better habits.
2022-10-2746 min
Better Questions17. How Do We Build Better Habits? - with Mike Jaderston - Better QuestionsMatt and Mike discuss spirituality and how to build better habits.
2022-10-2746 min
Better Questions16. What are Things that You Practice to Maintain a Healthy and Vibrant Faith? Pt. 1 - Better QuestionsIn this multi-part mini series, Matt highlights things we can do to maintain a healthy and vibrant faith.
2022-10-2520 minBetter Questions16. What are Things that You Practice to Maintain a Healthy and Vibrant Faith? Pt. 1 - Better QuestionsIn this multi-part mini series, Matt highlights things we can do to maintain a healthy and vibrant faith.
2022-10-2520 minBetter Questions15. What Do We Do About Things the Church Has Been Complicit in Historically? - Better QuestionsWhat Do We Do About Things the Church Has Been Complicit in Historically?
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Better Questions14. How Long Does One Gaze into the Abyss Before the Abyss Gazes Also into You? - with Joe Skillen - Better QuestionsGuest Joe Skillen joins Matt on this episode of Better Questions. Why does the daughter of Herodias ask for the head of John the Baptist? Is the parable of the rich man and Lazarus an actual description of hell? Can people in hell talk to people in heaven?
2022-10-1741 minBetter Questions14. How Long Does One Gaze into the Abyss Before the Abyss Gazes Also into You? - with Joe Skillen - Better QuestionsGuest Joe Skillen joins Matt on this episode of Better Questions. Why does the daughter of Herodias ask for the head of John the Baptist? Is the parable of the rich man and Lazarus an actual description of hell? Can people in hell talk to people in heaven?
2022-10-1741 minBetter Questions13. How Do We Balance Work-Related Ambition and Christian Humility? - with Dr. Rob Ramseyer - Better QuestionsHow do we balance work-related ambition and Christian humility? It seems like a lot of Christian leaders have these moral failings, a-la Rise and Fall of Mars Hill. As a Christian, what are we to do with all the good they brought in the world? Is it all tainted? Should they be cancelled? Should we forgive?
2022-10-1352 min2022-10-1009 minBetter Questions11. Is There a Secret Bible Code Hidden in the Scriptures? - Better QuestionsIs there a secret code hidden in the scriptures?
2022-10-0604 minBetter Questions10. Why Would a Loving God Send Someone to Hell? - with Paul Brandes - Better QuestionsMatt and Paul answer the question: Why would a loving God send someone to hell?
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Better Questions10. Why Would a Loving God Send Someone to Hell? - with Paul Brandes - Better QuestionsMatt and Paul answer the question: Why would a loving God send someone to hell?
2022-10-0345 minBetter Questions9. How Do I Break out of a Spiritual Rut? - Better QuestionsMy spiritual life feels like a desert. I've been in a dry place for a long time. Do you have any advice on how to break out of a rut?
2022-09-2914 minBetter Questions8. Do People Still Speak in Tongues and Have the Charismatic Gifts Ceased? - with Morgan Holick - Better QuestionsSpecial guest Morgan Holick joins Matt to discuss speaking in tongues, healing, prophecy and more.
2022-09-2655 min
Better Questions8. Do People Still Speak in Tongues and Have the Charismatic Gifts Ceased? - with Morgan Holick - Better QuestionsSpecial guest Morgan Holick joins Matt to discuss speaking in tongues, healing, prophecy and more.
2022-09-2655 min
Better Questions4. When We Hear the Gospel Described as "Good News," What Exactly Does That Mean? - Better QuestionsMatt explores the origin of the term "Good News" and it's context to the gospel.
2022-09-1219 minBetter Questions4. When We Hear the Gospel Described as "Good News," What Exactly Does That Mean? - Better QuestionsMatt explores the origin of the term "Good News" and it's context to the gospel.
2022-09-1219 min
Better Questions2. Do You Believe in Traditionally Ascribed Authorship in the New Testament? - Better QuestionsIn this episode, Matt answers the question: Do you believe in traditionally ascribed authorship in the new testament?
2022-09-0515 minBetter Questions2. Do You Believe in Traditionally Ascribed Authorship in the New Testament? - Better QuestionsIn this episode, Matt answers the question: Do you believe in traditionally ascribed authorship in the new testament?
2022-09-0515 minBetter Questions1. What Advice Can I Give My Friend Who is Deconstructing Their Faith? - Better QuestionsIn this episode, Matt answers the question: What advice can I give my friend who is deconstructing their faith?
2022-09-0215 min
Better Questions1. What Advice Can I Give My Friend Who is Deconstructing Their Faith? - Better QuestionsIn this episode, Matt answers the question: What advice can I give my friend who is deconstructing their faith?
2022-09-0215 min
Better QuestionsIntroducing: Better QuestionsSometimes understanding big topics like Scripture, Jesus and theology requires us to not just wrestle with questions, but ask better ones. Join Matt Jaderston as he tackles big questions on life and faith in a relatable way.
2022-09-0102 minBetter QuestionsIntroducing: Better QuestionsSometimes understanding big topics like Scripture, Jesus and theology requires us to not just wrestle with questions, but ask better ones. Join Matt Jaderston as he tackles big questions on life and faith in a relatable way.
2022-09-0102 min
Eastminster Students PodcastMessages From The Bunker Ep 2 (Matt's Ministry Flop, Processing Grief, Church After COVID-19) + A Prayer Written By Eastminster's StudentsMatt & Mike are chatting weekly about life, God and ministry in the midst of COVID-19. Check out https://www.eastminster.org/resources/ for all of the student activities during this time.
2020-04-0700 minEastminster Students PodcastUpdate from Matt & Mike/Student Ministry Plans during COVID-19Matt & Mike give an update on ministry in the midst of COVID-19. Check out https://www.eastminster.org/resources/ for all of the student activities during this time.
2020-03-2300 min