Jesus Never Ran

After 35 years as a devout, self-proclaimed Jesus freak—spending summers on mission trips, leading Bible studies, and joining the church leadership team—Sarah Henn Hayward has stopped believing in a Higher Being altogether. She found herself grieving the loss of her core identity and struggling to see a way forward without God at the helm. While she remained grateful for her fo

Purpose is one of the most overused and over discussed concepts...especially in the new year. What if we look at it in a different light? Lets try to find a more life giving concept of purpose!

Conflict is tough. We all deal with it differently. This week Matt's wife Suzie joins the show to talk about the challenges and victories they have had regarding conflict. It's not Holly or Jolly, but it certainly is important. Maybe for Christmas, learn how to handle conflict with your loved ones!

In a world where it is easy and tempting to focus on the hard, being thankful and intentional can be what helps us to be the people we were meant to be.

This world can be unbelievably brutal. One thing that never ceases to amaze me is when people overcome deep hurt to become difference makers in this world. And when they are able to do that without losing their faith, I am dumbfounded. Welcome survivor and beautiful soul, Frank Rogers. His book Cradled in the Arms of Compassion is out now through Lake Drive Books. To learn more abo

Serving people and trying to make them happy are two different things. Many of us struggle with people pleasing syndrome. Is it possible that the root of people pleasing is selfishness?

Kristyn Kersten, a visionary who refused to settle for a life that didn't align with her true desires. No bestselling book, no massive platform (at least not yet), but what she does possess is an unwavering belief and passion. In this episode, discover the richness of her journey—a narrative still evolving. Soak in the inspiration and be captivated by a story that's beautifully u

Is it possible to live out your best life when stress is constantly weighing on your shoulders? If all of the major religions promote a life that is slow and reflective, why are we so willing to go along with such a fast paced, unsustainable life?

Brandon Flanery is a former missionary who is in the process of discovering his connection with humanity and divinity. Being a gay man has proven challenging within the context of Evangelical Christianity for Brandon. Enjoy this raw and beautiful interview and please grab the book "Stumbling" to support his story find where your story intersects! Order Brandons book "Stumbling" HER

Welcome to the Bring It Home Podcast (Formerly Jesus Never Ran...Formerly Chasing Goodness) where we focus on Your Life, Your Story and Your Purpose. This week Matt discusses the importance of avoiding conformity and leaning into our own uniqueness to make our relationships, careers and life in general as fulfilling as possible.