What Really Matters?

What Really Matters?

The ”What Really Matters” seeks to discuss the Bible and talk about what really matters in this life? On this podcast there will be Sunday school classes, sermons, personal testimonies, ministry strategy, practical trainings and much more! The idea of this is to produce content that you can share with people on how to be saved and mature in Christ. For believers, we desire to equip all Christians to share the gospel and make disciples as the Lord Jesus has commanded us. ”What Really Matters” is run by Aaron Vasquez, who is the Director of Campus Movement at the University of Illinois-Springfield. Aaron is an ACBC certified biblical counselor and is pursing his MABC through Faith Bible Seminary in Lafayette, IN. Aaron has been a full-time college minister for 8 years and his passion is to see Christian’s share the gospel and labor for the glory of God. Aaron is married to his wife of 6 years, Alana, and they have a four year old son, Oliver and one year old daughter, Thea.

Episodes

November 13, 2025 25 mins

Examine one of Jesus' most famous parables, "The Prodigal Son"

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What are you living for? How do you know that what you're living for, is worth living for? Jesus tells a parable of a rich fool who lived for the wrong thing and teaches us today what the true purpose of life is. 

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Is the Bible trustworthy? How can we know for sure that the Bible is the Word of God? Aaron Vasquez preaches a sermon on 2 Peter 1:16-21 and highlights why the Bible is completely trustworthy and how that should impact the Christian life. 

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What is spiritual multiplication? There are so many people in the world who are in need of the gospel, what can I do about it as a Christian? Aaron Vasquez teaches a group of college students of the impact and importance of spiritual multiplication.

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What does it mean to be "All In" with a relationship with God? Jesus shows us that to be a Christian means to be unconditionally committed to Him in Luke 5:1-11. This message was given by Aaron Vasquez on 2-25-25 to a group of college students.

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June 16, 2025 42 mins

What does it mean to been united to Christ? It means everything! Hear how as a Christian, being united to Christ changes every aspect of your life. This message was given by Aaron Vasquez to a group of over 100 college students. 

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January 13, 2025 5 mins

Greg is an international student from India who came to Christ at UIS in 2022. Listen to Greg's story and his desire to reach the lost!

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January 13, 2025 40 mins

What does it look like to practically live out the Great Commission? How can you be faithful to evangelize your neighbors? Aaron Vasquez gives a practical training on how to reach the lost with the gospel.  

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January 13, 2025 51 mins

Most Christian's know they should share the gospel with their neighbors, coworkers, etc. But many Christian's don't actually do it. 95% of Christian's will never lead someone to Christ in their lifetime. Learn in this episode how to overcome any hurdles in your path towards leading people to Christ!

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Matthew 9:35-38. Jesus tells us there are so many people in need of salvation, but so few people willing to work to see them be saved. What's the solution?

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January 13, 2025 47 mins

College is so short. Young adulthood is so impactful. How do you know you're using your time wisely? Are you living for what matters?

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If you call yourself a Christian, does that make you a Christian? Will you get into heaven if you mostly do good and claim to believe in Jesus? Jesus will shock you in this message with the answer of no! That's fake news! 

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January 13, 2025 37 mins

What is the purpose of life? What are you living for? Aaron Vasquez discusses the lie that the American Dream is the purpose of life. 

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January 13, 2025 35 mins

Is it true that good people go to heaven and bad people go to hell? How do you get into heaven? 

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January 13, 2025 38 mins

Are you sure you're actually following Jesus? Listen to this message by Aaron Vasquez on what is required to be a follower of Jesus. 

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This is a simple tool for effectively and clearly sharing the gospel with someone in 5-10 minutes using just one Bible verse!

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March 8, 2024 33 mins

What does it really mean to follow Jesus? How do you know if you're walking with Him? Aaron Vasquez teaches a group of college students about what it really means to follow Jesus according to Jesus' own words in Mark 8:34-38. 

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June 26, 2023 46 mins
Are you sure you're a Christian? How do you know? How should you live your life if you are a Christian? Aaron Vasquez teaches a group of college students about three realities concerning the Lordship of Christ. This sermon was preached on June 19th, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.
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May 24, 2023 34 mins

Do you want to share the gospel but don't know where to start? This one-verse evangelism method is simple, clear, and has proven over time to be an effective way to share the gospel with those that God has placed around you. Aaron Vasquez taught this message as a part of an evangelism Sunday school class at Southern View Chapel on November 27th, 2022.

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May 24, 2023 48 mins

How do we fight against the sin in our lives as believers? Aaron Vasquez teaches a group of college students principles from Luke 15:11-32 on the heart of man and how we can have victory over the sins that so easily entangle our lives. This message was given on June 20, 2022 in Springfield, IL. 

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