Matt and Zach sit down for a fascinating, wide-ranging conversation with retired Bishop Will Willimon.

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The Bearded Theologians Matt and Zach this week tackle 1 Peter 2:1-10 as part of our 1 Peter series. Check it out.

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This week, Matt and Zach are hanging out with Rachel Billups and Matt Rawle! Rachel and Matt are the hosts of the In the Sandbox podcast and the authors of the brand-new book, Dream, Dare, Disrupt: How Experiments, Risk and Embracing Failure Can Build Life-Giving Ministry. Join in their conversation this week and don't forget to...

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On this episode of the Bearded Theologians podcast, Matt Franks and Zach Bechthold continued their series examining 1 Peter, focusing on chapter 1 verses 13-25. They discussed key themes including liberation from worldly desires, holiness, and the importance of placing faith and hope in God rather than in perishable things like silver and gold. The conversation explored what it means to be "liberated" on a personal level, moving beyond grand-scale political liberation to address individual obstacles to faith growth.

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Matt and Zach sat down with Charles to discuss his upcoming mission work in Geneva, Switzerland. Charles shared his journey from a late-blooming pastor to becoming a United Methodist missionary. Along with many other topics connected to the Theology of Missions.

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Starting a series looking at the Epistle of 1 Peter. This week we spend some time on 1 Peter 1:1-12.

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In this episode of the Bearded Theologians Podcast, Matt Franks and Zach Bechtold discussed their upcoming Sunday sermons and shared personal reflections on faith and ministry.

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Easter is over — but the season isn't.

Matt and Zach dive into one of the church calendar's most underestimated stretches: Eastertide, the fifty days between resurrection Sunday and Pentecost. It's the season when attendance tends to drift and energy can quietly fade — and it's exactly when intentional leadership matters most. In this episode, they get real about what it actually takes to sustain momentum after the high of Easter Sunday, from strategic sermon planning to creating experiences that give people a reason to keep showing up.

Along the way, Matt shares a baptism moment that stopped the room, and Zach recounts what made this year's outdoor sunrise service one for the books. If you've ever felt the post-Easter slump creeping in, this conversation is your game plan.

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