Shows
College Heights Christian Church PodcastPhilippians | I Seek to Know Christ | Matthew McBirth | 11.17.2024College Heights is a Jesus-centered, multi-generational, Bible-based church in Joplin, MO, where we are committed to following the Way of Jesus together.2024-11-1833 min
Beyond the Event: A Youth Ministry PodcastBTE3.16 Addressing Hot Button Issues in Ministry with Matthew McBirthMailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us!Here's how you can connect with us:www.ciy.com@christinyouth on Instagram: you can find all of our individual program accounts in the bioCIY Community Facebook GroupEmail us at podcast@ciy.comAs always, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. It also helps us out if you rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and send this episode to a friend!2024-04-2952 min
The Learning Laborers25 - Cracking Open the Apocrypha with Matthew McBirthWhat is the Apocrypha? Why is it included in some Bibles and not in others? Is it safe for an evangelical Protestant to read these “hidden” books?!
Denver and Taylor sit down with Matthew McBirth to discuss these questions and others related to the study of Second Temple Jewish literature. Matthew is a Professor of Bible and Ministry at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri. In this episode, Matthew does a great job explaining why it is so important for students of the Bible to be familiar with works like those found in the Apocrypha, and how this knowledge...2024-01-221h 12
King's Way PodcastEpisode 117 - How We Got the Bible (pt.2) w/ Prof. Matthew McBirthThe Bible is a deep well where we can learn about God's character and history in a way that helps us hear his ancient words of love and learn to feel his presence with us today. The Bible is also a long and complex collection of ancient books that we are majorly separated from by time, space, and language. Is it worth the effort to get past those hurdles? In fact, how can we trust the Bible? Where did it come from? If these are questions you're asking or thoughts you're having, this is the series for you.
2022-07-2138 minKing's Way PodcastEpisode 116 - How We Got the Bible (pt.1) w/ Prof. Matthew McBirthThe Bible is a deep well where we can learn about God's character and history in a way that helps us hear his ancient words of love and learn to feel his presence with us today. The Bible is also a long and complex collection of ancient books that we are majorly separated from by time, space, and language. Is it worth the effort to get past those hurtles? In fact, how can we trust the Bible? Where did it come from? If these are questions you're asking or thoughts you're having, this is the series for you.
2022-07-1441 min
Ozark Christian College PodcastOne Hit Wonders: Philemon: Inclusion vs Exclusion - Matthew McBirthwww.OCC.edu - Ozark Christian College - Joplin, Missouri - 417.626.12342022-04-0500 minOzark Christian College PodcastMartin Luther King Jr - Matthew McBirth and Matt Proctorwww.OCC.edu - Ozark Christian College - Joplin, Missouri - 417.626.12342022-01-1800 minOzark Christian College PodcastA Broken World, A Better Way: Racism - Matthew McBirthwww.OCC.edu - Ozark Christian College - Joplin, Missouri - 417.626.12342021-03-0200 min
Joplin ToadCastEpisode 7 | The Toad Listens: Pain and Perspective | Part TwoJaron Scott and Matthew McBirth use grace, humor, experience and wisdom to help us better understand what the BLM movement is, and what it isn’t. They walk through a series of common debate questions, covering topics like police brutality, the ethics of rioting, media bias, what systemic racism actually means, and the important difference between racism and indifference. This conversation aims to skip the ‘political’ element of the debate and get to the true heart of it- helping us better love and understand our black and brown friends and neighbors in Joplin and everywhere. 2020-09-091h 35
Joplin ToadCastEpisode 6 | The Toad Listens: Pain and Perspective | Part OneOver the next two episodes, Jaron Scott and Matthew McBirth use grace, humor, experience and wisdom to help us better understand what the BLM movement is, and what it isn’t. They’ll walk through a series of common debate questions, covering topics like police brutality, the ethics of rioting, media bias, what systemic racism actually means, and the important difference between racism and indifference. This conversation aims to skip the ‘political’ element of the debate and get to the true heart of it- helping us better love and understand our black and brown friends and neighbors in Joplin...2020-09-0952 min
College Heights Christian ChurchReorient | 07.05.2020 | James 2 | Matthew McBirth & Mark ScottHard conversations often are so rewarding. This sermon from Mark Scott and
Matthew McBirth is absolutely no exception! Understanding how to love one
another often begins with spending time getting to know each other. Listen
in for a challenging conversation that will certainly guide you towards
Jesus.2020-07-0840 min
Faith > FearEp. 25: Tell Me More - Racial Reconciliation with Matthew McBirth“Tell me more.” These three words could be the bridge over a chasm of argument, debate, and hate as racial tensions are so keenly felt in the USA today. Matthew McBirth, Director of Diversity at Ozark Christian College, explains this simple but powerful suggestion along with several other steps toward racial reconciliation in this episode.Join us twice a week to learn from everyday individuals about how they are learning and living in an uncertain world. Episodes are also available at https://gnpi.org/updates/faith-fear.2020-06-1036 min
Every Thought Captive PodcastEpisode 15: Diversity in the ChurchIn an appearance on Meet the Press in 1960, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said that 11:00am on Sunday morning is the "most segregated hour in America." Things have not gotten appreciably better in 57 years. In this episode, Chad Ragsdale and Doug Welch sit down with Matthew McBirth, Director of Diversity at Ozark Christian College, to talk about God's heart for diversity in His church, and the steps (small and large) we can take toward that vision. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ...2017-11-1649 min