It Matters with Esther and Elizabeth
Truth matters. It’s easy as Christians to interpret scripture based on our own experiences and feelings. Esther and Elizabeth, both avid Bible students, discuss a variety of issues and ask, ‘What does God actually say about this, and how does that practically impact our lives?’ Join them as they consider what it looks like to redefine life on God’s terms, and the freedom that follows when you’re rooted in the word, and powered by the Holy Spirit.
Episodes
December 6, 2022 • 63 mins
As Esther and Elizabeth prepare to end their podcast series, they take the time in this episode to debrief the experience! Listen to hear behind the scenes stories, fun memories, favorite episodes, how God has worked in each of their lives and learning lessons along the way.
To hear more from Esther and Elizabeth, you can find them on Youtube and Instagram @itmatters_podcast.
To hear more from Esther and Elizabeth, you can find them on Youtube and Instagram @itmatters_podcast.
Mark as Played
November 22, 2022 • 71 mins
Offense is everywhere in our modern day culture. Getting offended is not only popular, but often considered to be righteous! As Christians, what does the Bible say about offense? How are we to live peacefully in a godless world that is bound to offend? What does living unoffended look like in relationships with both believers and unbelievers? What about in daily interactions? Check out this episode for a unique and different perspe...
Mark as Played
November 8, 2022 • 77 mins
Do We Hear From God? How can we know if we are hearing the voice of God? What does the Bible say about God speaking to us? In this episode, Esther and Elizabeth examine scripture and uncover what God wants us to know about how He speaks to us directly. They also share testimonies of times God has obviously spoken and provide practical application on how to grow closer to God in communication. If you're dying to know if you've heard...
Mark as Played
October 17, 2022 • 2 mins
Esther shares a brief update on the It Matters Podcast roadmap and what is planned for the rest of the season.
To find more from Esther and Elizabeth, you can find them on YouTube, Patreon and Instagram @itmatters_podcast.
To find more from Esther and Elizabeth, you can find them on YouTube, Patreon and Instagram @itmatters_podcast.
Mark as Played
September 6, 2022 • 57 mins
In this episode, we are honored to be joined by Danny Silk. Danny is the world famous author of Keep Your Love On and Loving Your Kids on Purpose. We meet with Danny to discuss what whole healthy families look like and how to be a powerful person in a relationship rather than a powerless person. We examine the purpose of good boundaries, the distinction between punishment and discipline, how to deal with broken relationships and da...
Mark as Played
August 23, 2022 • 57 mins
What Does it Mean to Honor Your Father and Mother? Sometimes the most challenging relationships can be with our parents. What does the Bible actually mean when it says honor your father and mother? What if you have an abusive father or mother, or both? How do you establish a culture of honor in your home with your own children? Digging into the Scriptures around this famous command, Esther and Elizabeth process through the nuances ...
Mark as Played
August 9, 2022 • 55 mins
Gay parents. Adoption. Reproductive Technology. Divorce. Do children need a mom and dad? What does the Bible say about families, and what is God's intent in how He created them?
Joining us for this special kickoff of our family of origin series is Katy Faust, author of Them Before Us and founder of the children's rights organization by the same name. In this episode, Katy shares more on what God's design is for family - why He set i...
Joining us for this special kickoff of our family of origin series is Katy Faust, author of Them Before Us and founder of the children's rights organization by the same name. In this episode, Katy shares more on what God's design is for family - why He set i...
Mark as Played
Miracles- Healing- Words of Knowledge- Angelic Presence + the Manifestations of the Spirit. In this episode we discuss miraculous occurrences with respected academic, apologist and author Dr. JP Moreland. How we can know *absolutely* scientifically that miracles occur? What is the difference between a do coincidence and a miracle? How do you know that you’ve actually heard the voice of God? How do you practice healing and learn how...
Mark as Played
July 5, 2022 • 51 mins
In this special episode, Elizabeth and Esther welcome national women's advocate, Annabelle Rutledge, for a conversation about abortion. More specifically, these three women discuss the details and consequences of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, its impact on abortion nationally and what it means to be truly "pro life." They cover statistics on the hardships and treatments pregnant women face in America, and arm listeners with the f...
Mark as Played
June 21, 2022 • 54 mins
Do you know what it feels like to doubt your faith? Do you have big questions that you aren't sure how to answer? Or even if you don't personally struggle with doubts, do you ever meet people who challenge your faith and you aren't sure how to respond? In this episode, Esther and Elizabeth welcome author, speaker and renowned apologist, Sean McDowell. Listen in to hear Sean's story with doubt and how he arrived at the conclusion th...
Mark as Played
June 7, 2022 • 60 mins
This episode is a continuation of the two part church hurt series! In part two, Esther and Elizabeth break down practical application of everything we learned in part one. How to: process church hurt, confront church hurt and respond to church hurt... including red and green flags for finding a church and so much more! To find more from Esther and Elizabeth, check them out on Patreon, YouTube, and Instagram @itmatters_podcast
Mark as Played
May 24, 2022 • 64 mins
Have you heard about church hurt, or experienced it yourself? How are we to view the Christian faith in light of countless stories and experiences of pain and abuse within the walls of the Christian church? Continuing the exploration of reconciliation, Esther and Elizabeth unravel what scripture says about the relationship of the Christian to to both the local and global church. They share personal stories of pain and abuse in chur...
Mark as Played
May 10, 2022 • 65 mins
What is our relationship to ourselves? In a culture of self help, self love and self care, what does the bible say about how we view ourselves, and the role our self reflection plays in our lives? Join Esther and Elizabeth as they dismantle the lies of self worship culture and unpack what it means to reconcile the relationship you have with yourself. To find more from Esther and Elizabeth, you can find them on Instagram @itmatters_...
Mark as Played
April 26, 2022 • 63 mins
What do you do when you are mad at God? All of humanity has experienced anger towards God - both believers and unbelievers alike. But how do you deal with it as a follower of Christ? Esther and Elizabeth continue to expound upon their theme of Relationships and Reconciliation by diving into the emotional complications of our relationship with the Lord. They review stories in both scripture and their personal lives about frustration...
Mark as Played
April 12, 2022 • 41 mins
In this exhilarating season four kickoff, Esther and Elizabeth dive head first into their season's theme of relationships and reconciliation. In this episode, they look at God's heart for reconciliation and how the gospel is meant to be a mirror for our relationships. As a fun addition to Esther and Elizabeth's typical streaming, you can now check out their episodes in video form on Youtube at It Matters Podcast!
Mark as Played
April 12, 2022 • 14 mins
Esther and Elizabeth share their theme for season four, and other fun updates!
Mark as Played
April 11, 2022 • 28 mins
Truth matters. It’s easy as Christians to interpret scripture based on our own experiences and feelings. Esther and Elizabeth, both avid Bible students, discuss a variety of issues and ask, ‘What does God actually say about this, and how does that practically impact our lives?’ Join them as they consider what it looks like to redefine life on God’s terms, and the freedom that follows when you’re rooted in the word, and powered by t...
Mark as Played
January 27, 2022 • 2 mins
In this brief episode, Esther and Elizabeth say goodbye after a great third season! They update you on what's coming in season four and when, and where to find them during the break.
Mark as Played
January 17, 2022 • 68 mins
Is manifesting bad? Is the Law of Attraction compatible with scripture? What is the link between word of faith and prosperity gospel? What kinds of things open up doors to the demonic?
In this episode, Esther and Elizabeth interview the brilliant ex-New Ager, Melissa Dougherty to go through the deep details about how these pagan, demonic and dangerous practices are infiltrating the church.
They discuss how the evil one deceives man...
In this episode, Esther and Elizabeth interview the brilliant ex-New Ager, Melissa Dougherty to go through the deep details about how these pagan, demonic and dangerous practices are infiltrating the church.
They discuss how the evil one deceives man...
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.
Anna Sale explores the big questions and hard choices that are often left out of polite conversation.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people.
A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.