Podcast

What is the season of Lent all about, anyway? And what is repentance? Join host Pastor Matt Popovits as he interviews Chad Bird, author of “Unveiling Mercy”, as they dig into the significance of this pre-Easter season.
Cassie Moore is a Director of Christian Education and a published author. Her area of expertise is youth and young adults and helping churches and other organizations love and serve them effectively. Pastor Matt Popovits sits down with Cassie to discuss Generation Z and what sets them apart from their predecessors. Specifically, Cassie will give…
Mary Van Geffen is an international parenting coach for overwhelmed parents of “strong-willed & spicy children.” She helps parents to gain the confidence and skills to choose gentle, respectful parenting. She joins host Matt Popovits to discuss how to parent when you don’t feel as though you received the best roadmap for success from your…
Cassie Moore is a Director of Christian Education and a published author. Her area of expertise is youth and young adults and helping churches and other organizations love and serve them effectively. Pastor Matt Popovits sits down with Cassie to discuss Generation Z and what sets them apart from their predecessors. Specifically, Cassie will give…
Mark Wuggazer is the newly installed Sr. Pastor at St. John Lutheran Church in Cypress, Texas. Prior to St. John, Pastor Wuggazer spent his entire ministry in the state of Michigan. He sits down with host Matt Popovits to give us an inside peek into what it’s like for a pastor to take a new call,…
Donna Snow’s new book takes us to the world of an often-overlooked, but incredibly timely character in God’s story. “Chosen” is a study of the Old Testament book of Esther, a woman who was selected by God to stand up for what’s right, speak truth to worldly power, and to trust in the power and…
Rich Villodas pastors one of the most diverse churches in the United States. He’s also written a bestselling book titled, “The Deeply Formed Life.” In this conversation Host Pastor Matt Popovits and Pastor Rich discuss his new book and how we can move from surface level spirituality to a deeper connection with Jesus–a connection that can affect everything from how you…
Michael and Elizabeth Steele have worked hard to build a Christ-centered, loving environment for their three daughters. What’s their key to success? “When things start shifting under you,” Elizabeth says, “you need to make sure your foundation is solid rock and not sand!” And Mike echoes that, saying, “We constantly pray about our girls being…
Michael and Elizabeth Steele have worked hard to build a Christ-centered, loving environment for their three daughters. What’s their key to success? “When things start shifting under you,” Elizabeth says, “you need to make sure your foundation is solid rock and not sand!” And Mike echoes that, saying, “We constantly pray about our girls being…
Laura Hemminger has been championing the rights of the unborn for years. After reluctant participation at a vigil outside a clinic in college, Laura discovered a passion and a calling, eventually working with Lutherans for Life. In this conversation, Pastor Matt Popovits and Laura discuss how Christians and non-Christians alike can serve women considering abortion and help protect the lives of children in the womb.