In this episode, I open up about some deeply personal moments—my wife’s recent surgery, losing my mom while in prison, and the possibility of preaching the funeral of an unsaved aunt. Through it all, one truth remains: death has lost its sting.We talk about how David found peace after loss, and how that same hope gives us strength to keep going when others won’t stand with us. I also share what’s next for I Am Matthew Ministries, our mission to reach the one, and how we’re drawing a line in the sand to model the love Jesus commanded in John 13:34–35.If you’ve ever felt overlooked, rejected, or alone in your calling, this message is for you. There’s still hope. There’s still love.✨ Help us reach 1,000 subscribers so we can give away special sample pieces from our new podcast set!🙏 Partner with us, pray for us, and stand with us as we share the hope of Christ.🌐 Visit www.iammatthewministries.com💸 Give on Venmo: @IAmMatthewMinistries

In this episode, I start by talking about my families recent vacation and the awesome opportunity to meet Forrest Frank in person. Forrest had shared a YouTube short about feeling a shift—like Jesus is coming back soon—and that sparked today’s discussion. It reminded us of 1 Thessalonians 5:4, where Paul says that even though Jesus will come like a thief in the night, we are not children of darkness but of the light.From there, we move into Ephesians 2:1–10, where Paul reminds us that God has brought us from death to life through His grace. Verses 1–9 show us the hope we have in His mercy, and verse 10 ties it all together—showing that we’ve been made alive for a purpose, to walk in the good works He’s prepared for us.This episode reminds us that our hope is both present and future: we live ready for His return, walking daily in the purpose His grace provides.Scripture Focus:📖 1 Thessalonians 5:1–6📖 Ephesians 2:1–10If you’d like to learn more about the ministry or support our mission, visit www.iammatthewministries.com or give through Venmo @IAmMatthewMinistries. Your support helps us continue sharing the message of hope in Christ.

Continuing in Ephesians 1:1–17, we look at the down payment of our inheritance through the Holy Spirit. This promise is more than words—it is a guarantee that our future with Christ is secure. Explore how this eternal assurance fills us with lasting hope and confidence today.To learn more about the ministry, visit www.iammatthewministries.com. If you’d like to partner with us in sharing the hope of Christ, you can also give through Venmo @IAmMatthewMinistries.