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The Valley View PodcastVVP 204: BIBLE CHARACTER FOOTBALL TEAM DRAFTOn this INCREDIBLE episode, Matt and Tyler and Emily draft a football team of Bible characters.Guest: EmilySPOILER: Full Team-By-Team Draft Results BelowSPOILEREmilySamsonElijahJoshuaSolomonJaelJonathanDeborahShamgarPeterJosheb BasshebethCalebTylerGoliathBenaiahBarnabasDavid2025-05-0132 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 195: Training up KidsThis week, Matt and Tyler talk about Prov 22:6, and Matt does his quarterly Youth Pastor check-in with Tyler.2025-02-2730 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 192: Hail DamageThis week, Matt and Tyler talk NCC 51 and Tyler's recent car buying experience.2025-02-0629 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 188: Jimmy Carter :(This week, Matt and Tyler talk NCC 47 and Tyler's prophetic podcast dream.2025-01-0930 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 165: The Best Fast Food Restaurant is...This week, Matt and Tyler talk about the #1 fast food restaurant...well, Matt's #1. Tyler has other ideas.2024-08-0829 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 164: Tyler's Most Controversial Fast Food TakeThis week, Matt and Tyler talk about hell (from New City Catechism Question 28) and Culver's.2024-08-0130 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 139: Being the New GuyThis week, Matt and Tyler celebrate Tyler's 5-year anniversary at Prairie Hill by reflecting on what it's like to be a new youth pastor. We also talk about glorifying and enjoying God.2024-02-0831 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 123: Do Chaos and Amos rhyme?This week, Matt and Tyler discuss Amos and interview Tyler, as we have been known to do.
Guests: Anna and Emily2023-10-1930 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 114: Justin Coleman PhotosThis week, Matt and Tyler interview Tyler's best friend Justin about his videography business.
Guests: Justin (and kinda Emily)2023-08-1730 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 112: The Special SongThis week, Matt and Tyler talk about art, which Tyler is really good at, and also the Song of Solomon.2023-08-0332 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 110: SquirrelsThis week, Matt and Tyler discuss some questions about their brains and the book of Proverbs. Also, we do one last round of controversial worship lyrics. Also, I (Tyler) do not hate animals and actually really like them.2023-07-2030 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 108: A COVID WeddingThis week, Matt and Tyler and Emily and Molly discuss Emily and Tyler's COVID wedding on January 9th, 2021. Also, this episode comes out on Matt and Molly's anniversary because we didn't know before we started recording.
Guests: Emily and Molly2023-07-0631 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 90: Somber GuysThis week, Matt and Tyler talk about hopelessness, revivals, and the end times. Nice serious discussions.2023-03-0229 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 89: The Great VVP Road TripThis week, Matt and Tyler podcast from Chicago! We discuss the book of Ruth and our favorite cities in America.2023-02-2330 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 88: Judging the JudgesIn this disingenuously titled episode, Matt and Tyler spend 25 minutes on "listener" questions and 5 minutes on the book of Judges.2023-02-1630 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 87: Condiment Etiquette Part 2This week, Matt and Tyler evaluate listener responses to their previous discussion on asking for condiments at someone else's house, and discuss God's judgement in the book of Joshua.2023-02-0931 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 86: The Most American Episode YetThis week, Matt and Tyler spend 27 minutes talking about fast food and 3 minutes talking about God. Enjoy?2023-02-0232 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 85: Who's Pickier?This week, Matt and Tyler try to figure out who's a pickier eater and discuss Numbers. Not the numerical system, the book.2023-01-2630 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 84: Christmas with Your Mom in a Nuclear Power PlantThis week, Matt and Tyler discuss Levitical laws and how we experience God. And our moms.2023-01-1930 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 83: Exodus DonutsThis week, Matt and Tyler address some questions that they have asked themselves and discuss Exodus, the second book of the Bible.2023-01-1230 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 82: TJ and Ben discuss GenesisThis week, Matt and Tyler discuss their ideal names to be renamed, and start their study of the Old Testament.2023-01-0530 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 81: Bad Sad Audio From 5:00-6:30This week, Matt and Tyler finish 2022 with a full episode of listener questions! Fair warning, Matt had to answer a phone call and Tyler had to whisper and it sounded cringe.2022-12-2930 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 80: Hot ChickenMerry Christmas! This week, Matt and Tyler rip off the popular YouTube series "Hot Ones" and eat 10 progressively hotter wings. This was also our first ever video podcast! To view the podcast, go to:
prairiehill.church/hotchicken
Guests: Emily and Molly2022-12-2247 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 79: The Wrath of an Awkward ConversationThis week, Matt and Tyler discuss God's wrath and what to say when you literally just don't know what to say.2022-12-1529 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 78: Should you have a Cross in your Church?This week, Matt and Tyler discuss what idols are and also what it would be like to work somewhere that isn't Prairie Hill.2022-12-0829 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 77: The 5 Best Christian Albums You've Never HeardThis week, Matt and Tyler are joined again by James, who outlines his five favorite Christian albums. Tune in to see if Matt and Tyler have heard of any of them!2022-12-0130 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 76: Thanksgiving 2022!Happy Thanksgiving! This week, Matt and Tyler discuss Thanksgiving-themed listener questions and rank their favorite Thanksgiving foods.2022-11-2430 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 75: James and the Vikings vie for Tyler's AffectionThis week, Matt, Tyler, and special guest James Wiersum discuss music...well, mostly James and Matt. Tyler was distracted by the Vikings.
Special Guest: James2022-11-1732 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 74: Midnights Review!This week, Matt and Tyler discuss Taylor Swift’s new album, Midnights, with 2 Swifties.
Guests: Ruthie, Mya, Calvin2022-11-1029 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 73: Trees at the End of the WorldThis week, Matt and Tyler cover a plethora of topics, including Revelation and good trees.2022-11-0330 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 72: The Line between being Relatable and Getting FiredThis week, Matt and Tyler discuss Jude and how to not get fired as a youth pastor.2022-10-2730 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 71: All the QuestionsThis week, Matt and Tyler ponder what listeners would ask, if given the opportunity. Also shout out to Asher for asking a real question!2022-10-2030 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 70: OrganizationThis week, Matt and Tyler talk about organization and 3 John, specifically a lot about its authorship. Enjoy!2022-10-1330 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 69: Anything and EverythingThis week, Matt and Tyler have scattered yet nice discussions about bad things they did as kids, elite country names, 2 John, and more.2022-10-0630 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 68: In the PewsOn this episode, Matt and Tyler discuss what its like sitting in a pew listening to a sermon, even though neither of them serve at a church with pews. Also, we talk about 1 John. Enjoy!2022-09-2931 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 67: Tired Guys Talk About PreachingThis week, an exhausted Matt and Tyler spend their first day back in the office together discussing preaching.2022-09-2229 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 66: Senior Pastor vs Youth PastorThis week, Matt and Tyler welcome Steve for a second episode, in which we discuss idolizing sports and the different types of pastors. Enjoy!
Guest: Steve2022-09-1531 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 65: Introducing...STEVE!This week, Matt and Tyler are joined by Steve Brant, Matt's brother. In this episode we conduct another spelling bee (number 5? Maybe?) and discuss the Youth Ministry programs at Moody Bible Institute and Northwestern-St. Paul, Steve and Tyler's alma maters.
Guest: Steve2022-09-0830 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 64: The Closest Tyler has been to Throwing Up during a Podcast RecordingThis week, Matt and Tyler discuss exotic foods and 2 Peter. As the title suggests, the foods are quite exotic. Enjoy!2022-09-0130 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 63: "Famous" PeopleThis week, Matt and Tyler discuss 1 Peter and quiz each other on famous people and sayings from their respective generations. See who's pop culture transcends their age demographic!2022-08-2532 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 62: Advice to M.S., H.S., and College KidsThis week, Matt and Tyler spend the week discussing advice we'd give to "young people." DM @pollvotestyler and let Tyler know if he still qualifies as a young person or not.2022-08-1829 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 61: Faith v. WorksThis week, Matt and Tyler discuss grooming habits and the book of James, which leads to a fun faith and works discussion. Have fun!2022-08-1130 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 60: More Nice Talks about FriendshipThis week, Matt and Tyler answer listener questions about friendship, podcasting, and God, and then talk about Hebrews. Have fun!2022-08-0431 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 59: A Comedy of ErrorsThis week, the WiFi crashes three times, Peterson Lawn Care fails to learn how to rhyme, and Tyler creates 6 seconds of dead air because my brain didn't work (but I left it in...AUTHENTICITY). Also Matt says some intelligent things about Philemon. Have fun with this one, loyal listeners... 2022-07-2830 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 58: Hotel HabitsThis week, Matt and Tyler discuss travel habits at the hotel as well as the final Pastoral Epistle, Titus.2022-07-2132 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 57: CriticismThis week, Matt and Tyler viciously criticize each other for 20 minutes and then talk about 2 Timothy. Just kidding about one of those things, listen to figure out which is true and which is not.2022-07-1427 min
The Valley View PodcastVVP 56: Tyler's Job InterviewThis week, Matt and Tyler discuss 1 Timothy and what it means for pastoral ministry. Then, Tyler gets interviewed to see if he'll keep his job. Have fun!2022-07-0729 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 55: SportsThis week, Matt and Tyler seek to be accessible as they talk about sports. DM @pollvotestyler on Instagram whether or not they were successful. Also, there's like 2 minutes on 2 Thessalonians.2022-06-3032 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 54: Do we like Social Media?This week, Matt and Tyler discuss the pros and cons of social media, as well as 1 Thessalonians (Tyler's least familiar NT book).2022-06-2332 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 53: BLUE BibleThis week, Matt and Tyler discuss Colossians and their siblings, after Tyler explains what it's like to be a task-oriented person.2022-06-1632 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 52: One Year Anniversary Spectacular!!!This week, Matt and Tyler reflect on a year of podcasting, their strengths and weaknesses as podcasters, and the difference between a "brush" and a "caress."2022-06-0929 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 51: The One With Our FamiliesThis week, Matt and Tyler podcast from Mr. and Mrs. Magnuson's house!
Guests: Mark Mag, Jen Mag, Alex Mag, Emily Mag, Molly B, Nate B, Anna B, Calvin B, Ruthie B, Hallie, and Maddie...and Elissa Mag??2022-06-0234 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 50: Never Text AnyoneThis week, Matt and Tyler discuss different forms of communication and the book of Philippians. Enjoy!2022-05-2631 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 49: What is ASMR?This week, Matt and Tyler discuss Ephesians and, finally, rank the months of the year! Also, tune in for an informative description of ASMR from Tyler...2022-05-1930 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 48: Ellie's EpisodeThis week, Matt and Tyler interview guest star Ellie about England, Torchbearers, and Found Coalition. Enjoy!2022-05-1229 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 47: Mother's Day!This week, Matt and Tyler talk about their moms! Tune in for this extra special Mother's Day episode. Tyler apologizes in advance to his mom.2022-05-0526 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 46: The Hairy EpisodeThis week, Matt and Tyler discuss hair and Galatians. Also, we preview our extra special episode coming next week.2022-04-2830 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 45: The One Where Matt Answers the PhoneThis week, Matt and Tyler talk about 2 Corinthians and some stuff about musical worship. Also, a lot of other stuff. This one's a pretty weird episode, I'm not gonna lie.2022-04-2130 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 44: Books (Please Listen even though it's all about Books)This week, Matt and Tyler violate the trust of the listeners by talking for 34 minutes and 20 seconds. Oh well, at least it's about a lovely topic!2022-04-1434 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 43: Friendship, the Expanded EditionThis week, Matt and Tyler discuss how you can know if someone has become your friend. Tune in!2022-04-0730 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 42: Human HighlighterThis week, Matt reflects on his trip to Israel, and Matt and Tyler discuss some listener questions and 1 Corinthians.2022-03-3131 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 41: In Which Tyler Complains About PrayerThis week, Matt and Tyler get sidetracked from their New Testament discussion and talk about prayer. Tyler gets animated. Enjoy!2022-03-2430 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 40: Position ParalysisThis week, Matt coins the term "position paralysis" and Matt and Tyler discuss Romans!2022-03-1730 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 39: In Which Tyler is ArrogantThis week, Matt and Tyler discuss their top 5 favorite board games and the book of Acts!2022-03-1031 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 38: Hard Conversations about One DirectionThis week, Matt and Tyler answer a listener question, discuss hard conversations, and talk about the gospel of John.2022-03-0332 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 37: The Doctor Appreciation EpisodeThis week, Matt and Tyler discuss doctor visits and the Bible's most beloved doctor, Luke (unless you want to count Jesus as a doctor, then Luke is a solid second).2022-02-2432 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 36: Does Tyler even like teaching?This week, Matt questions Tyler about his teaching habits and we discuss the gospel of Mark.2022-02-1731 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 35: SPELLING BEE 4 (and we start a new series)This week, Matt and Tyler have their 4th spelling bee and start a new (and likely longest to date) series.2022-02-1031 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 34: The Temperature of the ProphetsThis week, Matt and Tyler finally finish their discussion on the prophets as well as learning about our ideal temperatures for doing stuff.2022-02-0331 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 33: Hanging Out with JesusThis week, after the Longest Ad Read Ever, Matt and Tyler discuss how to hang out with Jesus and Tyler gets nice and deep and theological.2022-01-2732 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 32: Mount Rushmore 2This week, Matt and Tyler reshape Mt. Rushmore, discuss money, and continue their discussion on the prophets.2022-01-2030 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 31: The LetterThis week, Tyler and Emily interview Matt and Molly on the story of their relationship!
Guests: Molly and Emily2022-01-1334 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 30: The Girl and the CookiesThis week, the pastors and their wives discuss the beginning of Tyler and Emily's relationship!
Guests: Emily and Molly2022-01-0728 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 29: Burger BracketThis week, on the last episode of 2021, Matt and Tyler review the year and begin a discussion on the prophets!2021-12-3031 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 28: Merry Christmas!This week, Matt and Tyler treat the listeners to an extended episode full of fun! Tune in for Spelling Bee #3, a discussion of our Christmas gift habits, and more!2021-12-2342 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 27: Poetic College DiscussionThis week, Tyler debriefs his Disc Golf road trip! Also Matt and Tyler share haikus and discuss displaying faith in college.2021-12-1630 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 26: The Short EpisodeMatt and Tyler say hi to the listeners, entreat a multitude of guests, and give a quick overview on what's next for the pod!
Guests: Knute, Brady, Caleb, Nate, and Soren2021-12-0906 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 25: The Worship EpisodeThis week, worship pastor John Roers joins Matt and Tyler to discuss worship!
Guest: John2021-12-0230 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 24: Is God actually good?Happy Thanksgiving! This week, Matt and Tyler hit some more listener question and discuss the goodness of God.2021-11-2532 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 23: What's College Like?This week, Matt and Tyler discuss college and Tyler just absolutely fails miserably at naming Taylor Swift songs in two minutes. Listen in to see how many he limps his way into naming.2021-11-1831 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 22: The Wedding EpisodeThis week, Tyler forgets the name of his wife's music album. Oops.
Guest: Emily2021-11-1131 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 21: Are you too old to go trick-or-treating?This week, Matt and Tyler discuss Halloween trick-or-treating and our favorite movies, and tease our next discussion series; college.2021-11-0432 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 20: Listener Questions Special!This week, Matt and Tyler answer listener questions!2021-10-2830 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 19: "Hygiene"This week, Matt and Tyler continue last week's discussion on repentance as well as learning about each other's hygiene habits from a LISTENER QUESTION. This week's podcast is also monumental in that it features TWO guests...listen to hear all the action!
Guests: Emily and Nate2021-10-2126 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 18: Are we good drivers?This week, Matt and Tyler discuss Taylor Swift, Tyler's driving habits, and what God wants to see from us when we sin. Enjoy!2021-10-1431 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 17: Live from Camp ShamineauThis week, Matt and Tyler record on location, discussing go-to snacks and Christian conferences.2021-10-0730 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 16: DondaThis week, Matt and Tyler review Donda, an album by Kanye West, and discuss our experiences and opinions of megachurches. Enjoy!2021-09-3033 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 15: Social Awareness 101This week, Matt and Tyler have a conversation about conversation, and also about Tyler's opinion of being a youth pastor.2021-09-2331 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 12: The one with SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTSThis week, Matt and Tyler continue their discussion about Gen Z and give two VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.2021-09-0127 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 11: Generation ZThis week, Matt and Tyler discuss Matt's high school experience and Gen Z Part 1!2021-08-2530 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 10: The Long Episode #2Matt and Tyler hit double digits with VVP's 10th episode! This week, we discuss Tyler's high school experience and how to be a healthy church member with a special live studio audience!
Also, bonus five minutes of content this week because Matt accidentally stopped our timer halfway through and we lost track of time. So yay, more content!!!
Guest: Ruthie2021-08-1834 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 9: What is the Midwest?This week, Matt and Tyler define the "Midwest," talk about Matt's middle school experience, and discuss what to look for in a church.2021-08-1132 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 8: Tyler's Middle School DanceThis week, Tyler and Matt talk about Tyler's experiences in middle school. That's about it. Have fun.2021-08-0430 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 7: The Long EpisodeIn this week's very full episode, Tyler and Matt record for their first live studio audience, discuss their honeymoons, and begin a 3-part series about Church! Stay tuned for an extra special post-podcast message, if Tyler was able to upload it correctly....
Guests: Ellie and Caitlin2021-07-2834 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 6: Our TestimoniesThis week, Matt and Tyler channel One Direction and tell the Story of our Lives...and also talk about Olive Garden breadsticks.2021-07-2130 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 5: The one where Matt and Tyler aren't in the same roomThis week, Matt and Tyler discuss Tyler's big week at camp!2021-07-1529 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 4: Candy and CallingThis week, Matt and Tyler discuss candy and calling!2021-07-0730 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 3: Spelling Bee #1This week, Tyler and Matt have a spelling bee and discuss Bible translations. Tune in to hear who the master speller is!2021-06-3030 minThe Valley View PodcastVVP 2: HydrationThis week, Matt and Tyler discuss hydration and why the Bible can be difficult to read.2021-06-2330 min
The Valley View PodcastVVP Episode 1: Mountain Dew TheologyMatthew Brant and Tyler Magnuson add one more podcast to the world and discuss theology and sunscreen...2021-06-1630 min