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Fatal AttractionsEpisode 106: The Page TurnerThe gang are joined by special guest, author/podcaster Anna Cale, to dive into the world of classical music and petty revenge in Denis Dercourt's 2006 film The Page Turner. Follow Anna on Bluesky. Night on the Docks - Sax Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2025-05-1643 min
Life Church LancasterMatthew Paul Turner Matthew’s story will move you as he shares with us things he has learned and experienced when he came out in 2020 and ended his 15 year marriage in which he and his previous wife had three children. Together they have forged a new life full of love and hope but it’s not been without its struggles. We hope you’ll join us as he shares with us things that he has learned along the way. 2025-05-111h 08Life Church LancasterMatthew Paul Turner Matthew’s story will move you as he shares with us things he has learned and experienced when he came out in 2020 and ended his 15 year marriage in which he and his previous wife had three children. Together they have forged a new life full of love and hope but it’s not been without its struggles. We hope you’ll join us as he shares with us things that he has learned along the way. 2025-05-111h 08
The Bible For Normal People[Faith] Episode 55: Matthew Paul Turner - The Challenge of Raising Kids with the BibleIn this episode of Faith for Normal People, Pete and Jared are joined by Matthew Paul Turner, co-author of the new kids’ book “What Is the Bible?” alongside the late Rachel Held Evans. Matthew opens up about how parenting has shaped him, from questioning his own beliefs to embracing a more open, loving approach. He talks about learning from his kids, unlearning old mindsets, and creating a space where curiosity and kindness lead the way.Show Notes → https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/episode-55-matthew-paul-turner-the-challenge-of-raising-kids-with-the-bible/ Watch this episode on YouTube → https://youtu.be/YPo8gCpAxTg **********This epis...2025-03-311h 01
Shift HappensMatthew Paul Turner: Story Telling as ResistanceIn today's episode, Joe talks with New York Times Best Selling author Matthew Paul Turner. Whether you know Matthew from his books or his social media, you know that he is full of light and love. Matthew talks about why he got into writing and specifically writing children's books. He and Joe talk about the power of story and why it's important that we keep telling our stories. The world needs our stories now, maybe more than ever. To follow Matthew's upcoming books or contact or to follow him on social media, please click HERE.2025-01-291h 06
Gentle Spirit Christian ChurchJesus Had a Learning Curve
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 15:21-28
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. (Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)
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WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg7/28/24 Matthew Paul Turner "What is God like?"From 2018 - This is my memorable interview with writer Matthew Paul Turner - talking about the experience of finishing a beautiful children's picture book by Rachel Held Evans titled "What is God like?" after that renowned author unexpectedly died before she had completed what turned out to be her final book. 2024-07-2845 min
This Is Not Church PodcastYou Will Always Belong: A Conversation With Matthew Paul TurnerThis Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by Bros Bibles and Beer Podcast. Serious conversations on faith and culture while not taking ourselves too seriously, Bros Bibles & Beer is a podcast about life, faith & our favorite beverage - Unpolished and potentially unsafe. Kind of like life. Grace-Peace-Cheers!In this episode we chat with Matthew Paul TurnerMatthew Paul Turner is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Is God Like? as well as When God Made You and When I Pray for You. When the father of three isn’t writing books, he’s photographing interesting people and plac...2024-07-011h 11
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastWriting and the Word - Matthew Paul TurnerToday we continue our summer series, where we interview authors. Next up, Matthew Paul Turner.Turner’s storied writing career started nearly 20 years ago, and he has published a book every year. Called “one of Christianity’s fresh voices” by Publisher’s Weekly, Turner’s other notable works include Our Great Big American God, Churched, Coffeehouse Gospel and The Christian Culture Survival Guide.Questions for reflection:- Where have you encountered God this week?Readings for next week: Take a break and get ready for the New Test...2024-06-0628 min
Liminal Living53: Matthew Paul Turner: Finding Belonging after deconstructionHave you struggled with finding community and belonging after deconstruction? Many do, because you are in a liminal space of development, unsure of who you are, what you believe, and therefore, who your people are. Matthew Paul Turner, no relation to Tina, has been on a journey of belonging that he illustrates with a new Children’s book, You Will Always Belong. Matthew takes deep spiritual truths around the concept of identity and makes them accessible to children, and therefore, that inner child in you that desires to belong. The starting place: learn to belong to yourself so that yo...2024-03-201h 10
Deconstructing MamasYou Will Always Belong - Matthew Paul Turner“God is like a fort, strong and secure with walls that are mighty and safe. Inside, there are hidden places to hold you when you’re scared or need a quiet place to rest.” What is God Like (Matthew Paul Turner & Rachel Held Evans)The spunky and amazing Matthew Paul Turner is our guest this week on the podcast. Matthew is a dad of three, New York Time's best-selling children's author, and accomplished photographer and journalist.Matthew's fiery, yet gentle spirit and his passion to help others belong to and be comple...2024-03-1951 min
EvangelicalishYou Will Always Belong: Matthew Paul TurnerRenowned children's book author Matthew Paul Turner joins April and Paul to talk about his journey to being an openly gay Christian man and the impact his own embrace of authenticity has had on the books he writes.
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Explore New Worlds, Free Audiobook Are the Golden PearlsYou Will Always Belong Audiobook by Matthew Paul TurnerListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 694470
Title: You Will Always Belong
Author: Matthew Paul Turner
Narrator: Adenrele Ojo
Format: Unabridged
Length: 0:07:05
Language: English
Release date: 03-12-24
Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)
Genres: Kids, Religious & Inspirational, Health & Family
Summary:
A joyous reminder that every child was created by God with infinite beauty and purpose, told in fun-to-hear rhymes with a powerful message—from the New York Times bestselling author of When God Made You
All that God saw when God designed you was beauty and purpose and everything true.
In a loud and confusing world, ev...2024-03-1207 min
Religious DropoutsS2 E8: A Season RecapThis episode is a blend of heartfelt reflections, quirky banter, and profound insights. Brandon and Chelsea, your hosts from "Religious Dropouts," forego the usual guest feature to share an intimate catch-up with you. They dive into everything from the cringey to the profound, including a hilarious take on "Love is Blind" and moving excerpts from favorite books. It's a array of emotions, from laughter over Spy Kids references to deep discussions on self-love, religious trauma, and embracing one's authentic self. This episode is a cozy chat among friends, exploring the highs and lows of life, faith, and everything in...2024-02-2750 minReligious DropoutsS2 E4: Droppin’ Out With Matthew Paul TurnerHey there, dropouts! Join Chelsea and our special guest, Matthew Paul Turner for a raw and real conversation on this episode of Religious Dropouts. Chelsea sits down with Matthew to dive deep into his journey of faith, family, and self-discovery.
From growing up in a small town on Maryland's eastern shore to facing the pressures of conservative Christianity, Matthew shares the ups and downs that shaped his beliefs. Ever heard of a Sunday school teacher burning a Barbie to explain hell? Well, Matthew has, and it's just the tip of the iceberg.
But it's not...2024-01-3050 min
Mint Arrow Messages241: Co-parenting During the Holidays with Jessica TurnerJessica N. Turner is a content creator and tastemaker for busy moms looking for hacks to live life with more intention and less stress. She is a blogging veteran, having established her platform in 2006, and has continued to evolve to meet the needs of her community and the influencer industry. Jessica lives with her three children in Nashville, Tennessee. She is also a vocal LGBTQ ally and is proud of her positive co-parenting relationship with her ex-husband, author Matthew Paul Turner, who came out as gay in 2020.Today Jessica and I are talking all about her experience...2023-11-1345 min
The Bold Creatives Collective PodcastEmpowering Young Lives: The Role of Books in Building Resilience & Identity featuring Matthew Paul TurnerOn this episode of the BCC Podcast, we sit down with renowned children's book author, Matthew Paul Turner and explore the impact his work has on young readers AND the children within us all.Matthew and I discuss the current challenges children face in diverse environments, addressing issues like stress, overwhelm, and unique obstacles experienced by children of color, those with different abilities, LGBTQ kids, and others. He passionately highlights the essential role of empowering words in building up young minds, instilling confidence, and guiding them through the complexities of life.Matthew shares his personal...2023-10-1743 min
God is Not an A**holeEpisode 10: I Am God's Dream | Matthew Paul Turner, Part 2Celebrated Christian Children's author, Matthew Paul Turner, made waves in 2020 when he and his wife announced their divorce, and Matthew came out as gay. In this episode we talk about his journey and his faith. About Matthew: Matthew Paul Turner has made his mark as force in the Christian children’s book publishing world. With his unmatched gift for rhyme blended with deliberate messages of hope and empowerment, Matthew’s books When GodMade You and When I Pray For You have become bedtime favorites for families across America. His latest anticipated release is I...2023-07-146h 25
God is Not an A**holeEpisode 9: I Am God's Dream | Matthew Paul Turner, Part 1Celebrated Christian Children's author, Matthew Paul Turner, made waves in 2020 when he and his wife announced their divorce, and Matthew came out as gay. In this episode we talk about his journey and his faith. About Matthew: Matthew Paul Turner has made his mark as force in the Christian children’s book publishing world. With his unmatched gift for rhyme blended with deliberate messages of hope and empowerment, Matthew’s books When GodMade You and When I Pray For You have become bedtime favorites for families across America. His latest anticipated release is I...2023-07-0711h 18
Fort Worth Roots PodcastEpisode 142 Psychedelic Panther (Part 4) "The Silver Key" with Matthew Broyles and Paul Shapera from Ah Pook The Destroyer**Explicit Language Warning** Welcome to part Four of the Psychedelic Panther Festival coverage series. In this episode we sit down with the creators of Ah Pook The Destroyer, Matthew Broyles and Paul Shapera. We had a few people drop in to say hi during the recording that occurred after this unique group performed on stage for the second time since the bands inception. Find Ah Pook the Destroyer on Facebook: @APtheDestroyerFind Ah Pook the Destroyer on the web : https://ahpookthedestroyer.bandcamp.com/Matthew Broyles @ www.thematthewshow.comPaul Sh...2023-05-091h 35
Fatal AttractionsEpisode 094: The Fourth ManThe gang bring along new special guest, podcaster Daryl Bär of SuddenDoubleDeep and Is Paul Dano Okay?, to discuss religious fetishism, metaphorical castration and subtlety in Paul Verhoeven's The Fourth Man. Night on the Docks - Sax Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2023-03-2439 min
Story PreserveStories From The Grove - Matthew Paul Turner (Author)Stories from The Grove: a series that shares a more in-depth look at some of the stories featured in our full-length documentary: The Grove... about one church, in a small town, that dared to believe... that love is love. The Grove documentary releases April 9, Easter Sunday, on Revry, and all Roku/Samsung devices ... and soon to be released on Peacock and Tubi.
Episode - Matthew Paul Turner (Author) - Friend of The Grove
Matthew Paul Turner, a children’s book author & photographer featured in The Grove documentary, offers expert insights on the documentary. A...2023-01-0628 min
Two Bottles DeepMatthew Paul Turner2022-11-301h 01
The Couch with Mary CarverHelping Kids Learn Empathy with Picture Books (with Matthew Paul Turner)You don’t have to look far or listen long to know why we need to teach our kids empathy. Basic kindness seems to be harder and harder to find, and if you’re like me, you are deeply motivated to encourage your kids to be better. To be more inclusive, to be kinder, to be different than what we’re surrounded by. And that is why my friend, Matthew Paul Turner, is here today to talk with me about specific children’s books that help us do just that. Matthew is a children’s author hims...2022-08-1655 min
The Recovering Evangelical PodcastMatthew Paul TurnerI had the absolute honor to chat with New York Times best selling author, Matthew Paul Turner about faith, sexuality, love, and God. I've been following Matthew's writing for years and am indebted to him and those like him who paved the way for so many of us. Take an moment or two to listen into this conversation and if you're anything like me, grab a tissue.2022-05-1959 min
all that's holy: blue collar podcstEpisode 68: Matthew Paul Turner, "I Am God's Dream"Episode 68 Matthew Paul TurnerWe’ve been hearing a LOT about deconstruction the last few years, even featuring episodes about the topic here and there on this podcast. But what comes AFTER deconstruction? The answer will of course be different for each person. Matthew Paul Turner– a forerunner of the current deconstruction movement by over a decade– has found an answer that suits him well, and might work for many others: telling better stories. Specifically in the form of picture books.His work in this particular genre began with When God Made You, and since then he...2022-05-1800 min
Queerology: A Podcast on Belief and BeingMatthew Paul Turner Writes Children's BooksMatthew Paul Turner is a New York Times bestselling author of multiple books, including his Children’s books — When God Made You and When I Pray For You. His newest children’s book, I Am God’s Dream released last week.Matthew’s writing career started nearly 20 years ago, and he has published a book every year. Called “one of Christianity’s fresh voices” by Publisher’s Weekly, Matthew’s other notable works include Our Great Big American God, Churched, Coffeehouse Gospel and The Christian Culture Survival Guide.But, when he came out nearly two years ago and announced a...2022-05-0345 min
Explore New Worlds, Free Audiobook Are the Golden PearlsI Am God's Dream Audiobook by Matthew Paul TurnerListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 558689
Title: I Am God's Dream
Author: Matthew Paul Turner
Narrator: Adenrele Ojo
Format: Unabridged
Length: 0:07:03
Language: English
Release date: 04-26-22
Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)
Genres: Kids, Health & Family
Summary:
A beautiful celebration of the unique, strong, and wonderful traits in every child—and how God delights in each and every one—from the bestselling author of When God Made You.
I Am God’s Dream is a deeply encouraging exploration of the unique strengths, curiosities, and desires in every kid. In this deeply affirming picture book, children will s...2022-04-2607 min
Can I Say This At Church‽I Am God's Dream with Matthew Paul TurnerSupport the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode TranscriptYou are the you you are supposed to be. That's way to many "you's" but I just do not care :).Guest Bio:Matthew Paul Turner is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Is God Like? as well as When God Made You and When I Pray for You. When the father of three isn’t writing books, he’s photographing interesting people and places, practicing wood carving, and watching his children play soccer. Visit his website at matthewpaulturner.com.Get the B...2022-04-231h 03
Parenting ForwardGive Your Kids a Better Script w/ Matthew Paul TurnerOne of my favorite people, Hillary McBride, recently posted this on Twitter: “Spiritual trauma is someone handing you an inner critic and telling you it’s the voice of God.” I love that quote because it paints the picture of religious trauma so well. Trauma doesn’t always have to involve one disastrous event; it can be the result of the script we were given in childhood that stuck with us. Matthew Paul Turner is a children’s author who does amazing work towards reversing that harmful script. He is trying to put a bett...2022-04-1842 min
The Brian Turner ShowBrian Turner Show, April 11, 2022Order and disorder, a freeform haze of garbage guitars, shorted electronics, found detritus, collage, linear songs, sounds from strange lands. Contact me at btradio85@gmail.com. LOOP - Fermion - Sonancy (Reactor, 2022)FREEDOM ROCK 2022EYELIDS - Fantastic Life (w/Paul Hanley) - Everything That I See You See Better (Jealous Butcher, 2022)API UIZ - Appendice - De Merdre (Le Potagers Natures, 2005)VIC BANG - Uze - Burung (cs, Moon Glyph, 2022)DUMISANI MARIARE - Tichazomuona - Dumi-Maichi-Na Chi-Maraire & Nyunga Nyunga Mbira (1980, Nyami Nyami 2022)RP BOO - A...2022-04-111h 58
Story Time with Avant-garde Books, LLCWhen God Made the World by Matthew Paul Turner and Illustrated by Gillian GambleFor spiritual parents who are looking for a different kind of creation book, Matthew Paul Turner's When God Made the World focuses on the complex way that God created our vast and scientifically operating universe, including the biodiversity of life on our planet and the intricacies of a vast solar system. Scottish illustrator Gillian Gamble brings the natural world to vibrant life with rich colors and poignant detail certain to stretch young minds and engage imaginations.2022-04-0710 min
Thereafter045 - Matthew Paul Turner | The God We Give Kids Shouldn’t Have To Be Recovered FromOn today’s episode, Meghan and Cortland chat with New York Times Bestselling Children’s book author Matthew Paul Turner. In this interview Matthew shares his story of growing up in fundamentalism, discovering Sandi Patty, and starting down the slippery slope of Contemporary Christian Music. Matthew spent years working as a writer in the CCM world as well as writing several Christian books. As his faith expanded he began pushing back against the fundamentalism he grew up in advocating for a more inclusive faith. After finding an audience among the progressive faith community Matthew began writing Children’s books. We know o...2022-04-051h 26
The Possible Project PodcastEP 003: Matt & Melissa Theisen - The Morgan Matthew FoundationMatt & Melissa Theisen are here to share the story of their sweet baby boy ‘Morgan Matthew’. Morgan was diagnosed with VACTERL Association - a rare but terrible syndrome that affects many systems of the body. We will learn more about VACTERL, as well as how the couple spent their 2.5 months with Morgan and filled it with love, light, and hope during the most difficult times in any parent's life.Referenced Links: The Morgan Matthew Foundation Children's Hospital WisconsinMorgan's Favorite Books:When I Pray For You...2022-03-301h 11