This episode is all about the growth. This was a great conversation with my brother Philip Hall about what we’ve learned this year. We touch on running this race to win it, not just receive a participation trophy…because there are none. We also talk about the blindspots that leave many Christians oblivious to the inept place we hold in our own home…

Back from an unexpected, but much needed break. This podcast is all about some clarity I gained on some things and how important it is that people learn to listen. Not so much listen to me or this podcast, but learn to hear God in all things. I also have a great chat about Isaiah 41 and how this passage will influence my engagement moving into 2022…

I got Charity with me this week as we discuss dysfunction. God wants us whole and that means that our relationship with Him is healed and so is our relationship with everything else...and I mean everything. But if it's not, how functional are we? We get into it this week...we talk about contortionist, love languages being broken English and open ma…

The second part of my conversation with my brother about shame and regret, and the third part of the trilogy. We need to understand shame and see the hold it has on us so we can be free, but also the power in knowing what to be shameful of. That will make sense when you listen. Enjoy. Listen to us on iTunes and Spotify, www.realchurchmatters.com Ob…

The topic of shame and regret is a heavy one so we revisit it another week. This time I bring my brother along to do some of the heavy lifting. This conversation is one that will stick with me for a long time, speaking of time, it clocks in at around 2 hours so we will be breaking this one up. Consider it the regret trilogy lol. I know you will be …

A couple weeks off, but I’m back with another episode. This one I talk with my sister about regret. Does everyone deal with? How do they deal with it? These questions and more are covered. Including a bit about the frustrations of seeing atrocities in the world and being unable to help in an immediate way…and a bit about soul ties lol…Enjoy. Listen…

My sister Charity is back to talk about discontentment. It’s not your weight, or your hair, or your body shape or anything else you want to fixate on …but they all look crazy in the light of discontentment. So we discuss what it truly is, how to navigate it and what it looks like to be content. Some cool chat about work ethic, humility and more...E…

This episode I have my brother back with me for a great conversation. He asked me a question that I myself have asked myself many a time. If we have all this power as Christians, why is there no power in our lives. The answer starts with two simple words...you first. You'll understand when you listen. Enjoy. Listen to us on iTunes and Spotify, www.…

Love yours. A simple phrase that means so much. Me and mines have an amazing conversation about what it means to be faithful and grateful for what God has given you, knowing what He gave you and how to love it all with room for more. I shed a few tears, and you might as well. Enjoy. Listen to us on iTunes and Spotify, www.realchurchmatters.com Obed…

A lot to chew on this week. Why do you read the Bible? Why do you go to church? Why do you pray? The reason should be simple, but it’s not because we have lost sight of what this is all about. This week I talk about the words and how the Word of God should be the focus but instead it takes a backseat to so much stuff. Enjoy. Listen to us on iTunes …

This week I break down Job 8:13-18. The scripture just grabbed my attention this week and speaks to the issue that is plaguing many in these days and times. You want to know what causes a great deal of anxiety? Leaning on something that can’t support you. We get to the real issue with misplaced trust this week. Enjoy. Listen to us on iTunes and Spo…

The first of my "By Myself" series of podcast that will take on how to be self-centered in the right way. This particular one talks about working on yourself. When Philippians 2:12 speaks of working on your soul salvation, it is talking about tending to heart. We break down what that means and why it can only be done by you. This is dedicated to ev…

Always a blessing to talk to my nephew Solomon Thomas on the podcast. This time our conversation takes us to Proverbs 12:1 as we talk about Discipline. Helping a young man navigate life has helped me remember some truths that I have held on to for dear life to the saving of my very soul. Sharing these truths with the next generation is more than li…

The first of my "By Myself" series of podcast that will take on how to be self-centered in the right way. This particular one talks about encouraging yourself. The realities of life can often leave us distressed, but we sometimes get even more distressed that people aren't there for us in those distressing times--but helping you in your distress is…

This episode we explore Romans 12:2 and it's referencing to the "patterns of this world." The idea that humans follow a pattern, denotes that humans are as predictable as the outcomes of our actions. This reality has huge implications that we explore through this weighty conversation with two of some of my favorite young people in tow. There's noth…

This episode was supposed to be a simple question and answer session that turned into a very potent conversation about podcasting and the place church is right now post-pandemic. I wasn't prepared for what questions, but hopefully you are ready for the answers. Enjoy! Listen to us on iTunes and Spotify, www.realchurchmatters.com Obedience OVER Audi…

What does it mean to be strong? What does it mean to be weak? Me and Charity take a moment to talk this one through. Too often we are expected to be something we can't be in and of ourselves. This conversation hopefully will free a lot of folks up to come to terms with their weakness and depend on God's strength. Enjoy! Listen to us on iTunes and S…

"For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ." 1 Corinthians 2:16 Imagine a world where the people of God discussed the matters of God instead of arguing or debating. I got tired of imagining a world where that exist and decided to make that my reality. This week I talk with Terringus Walker, a…

"Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." 3 John 1:2 This podcast I wanted to encourage everyone to take care of yourselves...every part of yourselves...for the sake of yourselves. Listen and maybe listen again. Enjoy. Listen to us on iTunes and Spotify, www.realchurchmatters.com Obed…

Nothing last forever. No, I'm not stopping the podcast...just a reality that I think we should take a minute to visit. What does the end of things mean? The beginning of new things. How we navigate ending relationships without ending our responsibility to those very people is vital to believers. Walk this one out with me and moms. Enjoy. Listen to …

In this episode I want to know how we can help people who feel hopeless. I figured it would be best to talk to the person that helped me in my hopeless place, my momma. She does what she does best. She's amazing, this episode is amazing and God is amazing. Enjoy. Listen to us on iTunes and Spotify, www.realchurchmatters.com Obedience OVER Audience …

Part two of the two-part conversation about being a Christian and some of the incorrect thinking that exist within that journey. The talk takes a much needed hard left to discuss some issues that haven’t been discussed enough at all. From sex and marriage to grace and mercy. Your young adult Christians could use this conversation in their life. So …

This podcast will always be about having real conversations about real matters of the heart, and this episode is the epitome of that. The first of a two-part conversation about being a Christian and some of the incorrect thinking that exist within that journey. If I had an episode I would want every new Christian to hear, it would be this one. So m…

The idea of gifts has always been one that I feel is never thoughtfully talked about. I thought who better to discuss this with than my sister Rebecca Thomas, a talented singer and a gifted soul. We talk about gifts, talents, the miseducation of the two and the commodification of it all. Enjoy! Listen to us on iTunes and Spotify, www.realchurchmatt…

This episode I talked with one of my favorite people about the fear associated with considering the future as a young person. This takes us so many places, which I love that this young man can move so adeptly with me in the process of understanding how to embrace process, progress and purpose. We somehow talk a little about Goku for some reason…got…

Life is no walk in the park. If you find yourself fainting in the midst of it, ask yourself if you've drunk enough water. This pod is dedicated to those going through it, I'm talking directly to you in this one. Listen and share. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-church-matters/support…

This episode we encourage folks to mind their business. That means more than staying out of folks business, but really getting into yours. We talk about what that means to the believer and how that leads us to the Father's business. Great conversation that you should listen and share. Enjoy! Listen to us on iTunes and Spotify, www.realchurchmatters…

No one works for free. We all want get a return on our investment of time and energy, so why shouldn’t God expect a return on His investment in us? That’s the question we explore this episode that turned into a wonderful conversation chock full of things all of us should consider for more than a moment. From gratefulness to properly evaluating our …

Episode 167 I talk with Charity Hall in a great conversation wondering how in the world did we get here. Our journey’s may be different, but what we have in common is we are born with a purpose, and as believers, we are also called to a calling. There is so much to dig in with this episode and I hope and pray you listen and enjoy. Thank God for 40 …

Episode 166 we talk about so much all wrapped together in very profound discussion about death, grief and the struggle to come to terms with our limited time and control over our time on this here third rock from the sun. My brother was so gracious as to offer his time, perspective and honesty to this episode. I hope you enjoy. --- Support this pod…

Episode 165 we focus on the power that comes from learning what to consider. Our meditations drive everything in our lives and much of the mental instabilities in our lives can be tracked to how we considered all that is around us. This was an insanely busy conversation that feels way too short, though it never is with me and my favorite minister. …

Episode 164 we talk about our deceitful hearts. It’s very easy to think that when we become Christians our hearts are cleaned and life is brand new, but that couldn’t be further from the truth in one regard. We have to learn to navigate the deceit that comes from being human and how to move beyond living according to our very deceitful hearts. List…

Episode 163 I talk with my brother Philip Hall about the issues plaguing Christian men in today’s society. The conversation goes many places, but leads to an important conversation about how we can better serve each other in times where black men especially are in need of spiritual guidance. Enjoy! Listen to us on iTunes and Spotify, www.realchurch…

Episode 162 I have Charity Hall for another episode! This one I ask a simple question, "How do you know you are close to God?" A simple question that birthed a very fast and entertaining episode. We aren't as close as we think we are, but the good news is, we aren't as far either. Enjoy!! Listen to us on iTunes and Spotify, www.realchurchmatters.co…

Episode 161 I got the original podcast partner Antoinette Andrews with me. Loved having her back in the co-pilot seat and hearing her perspective on what has changed in her understanding over the past four years. We get into a very great conversation about knowledge of self and knowledge of God. Great episode that I hope you enjoy. This episode is …

I enjoy my conversations with Earl Spicer, there's never a time we don't arrive to some interesting truths. This episode we talk about what we feed and what it cost to feed it. We also talk about cookie dough...you'll have to listen to understand. Enjoy! Season 5 is here! Listen and share with those you love...simply tell them realchurchmatters.com…

I'm incredibly excited about this year. Celebrating the fifth year of the podcast with a bit of reflection and resolution. Season five begins, hope you are ready for the journey. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-church-matters/support

The last podcast of the year, and it is fitting that I do it with my parents. I respect their relationship with God and their relationship with one another. They have a wealth of wisdom they have gained from their time with God more than their 40 years of marriage. This podcast is a time capsule of sorts for their children's children to hear wisdom…

Coming to the end of the year, but rearing up for the new year. I'm excited for the conversations to be had and the ones I'm having. This one with now 3-time guest Felicia Jenkins, talking about a plethora of subjects. From therapy to getting naked, we had an interesting one I know you will enjoy. So enjoy. Don't forget if you are interested in hav…

I started this conversation only knowing I wanted to ask one question, what is the hardest thing about being a Christian black man in America? That’s not a simple answer and this is far from a simple conversation had with my nephew Earl Spicer. You may ask, why call the episode “The Doorman” well, I won’t give it all away…listen and enjoy! --- Supp…

It’s not easy being a Christian, it comes with tough choices and uncomfortable phases of life. Unfortunately that’s not what is often taught to people new to the faith, especially young people. We don’t talk to them about how to navigate the feelings of loneliness that often come with the choice to walk a path that leads to righteousness. The road …

The heart is the heart of everything we experience, everything that we feel. The disquietness of your heart is louder than the still small voice of God. And at moments like these, it's important that we see the danger of the heart, the power we have over it and the responsibility to guard it--not from people--but the heart from our righteousness an…

Episode 153 - Ownership You are not your own. This is a reality that must be reconciled with those who say they are children of God. I believe it’s the struggle of that reality that causes the most struggle for believers. This episode I talk about what it means to be God’s own and how God’s ownership fuels the very purpose of our existence on this …

We are back! During my hiatus, I found myself in a tough time. During that time I had to ask myself, how did I get here? The answer was sobering, I got there because of my choices. This podcast I want to walk you through that question, using Job and Jonah. We often ask God why, instead of asking ourselves. Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://p…

This episode is a brief search into the importance of awareness. It's our awareness that makes up our perception and our perception that defines who we are as it relates to our thoughts. We are missing very important things because we haven't connected our focus on the things of God. Let's talk about it. Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://pod…

What makes you happy? What completes your joy? What satisfies you? There should be a satisfaction we endeavor to as believers for ourselves and for one another. Let's talk about it. Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-church-matters/support

Everyone has a fight, something that presses on their very soul. It becomes their mission, their goal to achieve. For the believer ours should be for unity. Why? Because in a dark world where pain and hurt are ever growing, we our supposed to be the good and pleasant place for one another. This comes with effort, a striving that we put upon ourselv…

This episode is for those that may suffer with anxiety or just feel a way in these strange times or just on the regular. My question to you is, why do you think you can think on just anything, and not feel just about everything? Guard your mind like you guard access to your phone. Be selective. Be exclusive. Be protective. This has little to do wit…

This episode I have my nephew Solomon Thomas as my co-pilot as we discuss what we’ve been up to all summer. Before long the discussion evolves to the importance of being rooted in God, the dangers of the internet, being in the world but not of it and more anecdotes that will be sure to encourage during these strange days. Enjoy! --- Support this po…

Episode 146 is about growth. What causes growth in our lives is the same thing that causes growth in trees…water. What is this water? How can I get it? Why does it matter that I grow as a Christian? If we talk about fruit, I have to show you how to develop it in our lives. This is a special episode for me, because it celebrates my favorite scriptur…