A Matter of Truth

About A Matter of Truth

A Matter of Truth (AMOT) is the Christian podcast where two friends—one confessional Lutheran rooted in historic orthodoxy, the other Reformed—sit down for honest, casual, gospel-centered conversations. Though we hail from different theological traditions, we’re united by one unshakable conviction: God’s Word alone is the final authority for faith and life. Together we tackle the real-life issues Christians face today—culture wars, current events, relationships, doubts, evangelism, and the latest social media firestorm—always working through them with a rigorously biblical lens. You’ll hear us engage in strong (sometimes spirited!) biblical discussions about secondary, non-salvation issues—like baptism, eschatology, worship styles, or church governance—while always modeling charity, clarity, and an iron-sharpens-iron pursuit of truth. Yet we never lose sight of the gospel that unites us. Whether we’re breaking down a headline, wrestling with a tough listener question, or talking about how to love our neighbors and share Christ in a polarized world, everything circles back to one question: What does Scripture actually say, and how do we live it out faithfully? Pull up a chair, grab your coffee, and join the conversation. Because in a noisy world, what matters most is truth—God’s truth. #AMatterOfTruth #ChristianPodcast #ReformedTheology #ConfessionalLutheran #SolaScriptura #TheologyMatters #IronSharpensIron #GospelCentered #BibleBased #FaithAndCulture #SecondaryIssues #CharitableTheology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Anthony C./Alex Z.

Category

news · religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 May 2020

Latest episode

26 May 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 44 episodes have a transcript.

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   26 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Is This Actually Biblical? | “God is Love”… But Not What You Think

   Host [Host Name] explores the profound biblical truth of God's holy and sovereign love, contrasting it with common misconceptions and revealing its connection to His wrath and the call to obedience.

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   1 Apr 2026

   Is This Actually Biblical? | "Did Jesus Really Go To Hell?"

   Ever wondered what we’re really saying when we confess in the Apostles’ Creed, ‘He descended to the dead’? In this episode of A Matter of Truth, Anthony and co-host Alex tackle one of the most misunderstood lines in the Creed from a Reformed Baptist and confessional Lutheran perspective. We cut through the myths, medieval legends, and modern distortions—Roman Catholic Harrowing of Hell, Eastern dramatic imagery, progressive metaphors, Mormon second chances, and more—and return straight to Scripture. Jesus really died. His soul truly entered the realm of the dead. Yet the atonement was finished on the cross—nothing extra needed. The descent is not more suffering; it is the bold announcement of victory over sin, death, and the powers of darkness. We unpack the hypostatic union, the biblical geography of Sheol/Hades vs. Gehenna, key passages like 1 Peter 3, Acts 2, Ephesians 4, and the real pastoral comfort this brings when facing grief and death. Christ has gone before us, holds the keys, and because He lives, we will live too. If you’ve ever recited the Creed and wondered what it actually means, or if you’re searching for clear biblical hope in a confusing world, this episode is for you. Stand firm on the Word. Rest in the finished work of Christ. Resources: "He Descended to the Dead": An Evangelical Theology of Holy Saturday (https://www.amazon.com/He-Descended-Dead-Evangelical-Theology/dp/0830852581?adgrpid=180038477402&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=748008426858&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11737019864940906684&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008020&hvtargid=dsa-2414841786406&hydadcr=&mcid=&hvocijid=11737019864940906684--&hvexpln=m-dsad&tag=googhydr-20&hvsb=Religion_d&hvcampaign=dsadesk) https://www.okbu.edu/directory/matthew-emerson (https://www.okbu.edu/directory/matthew-emerson) John MacArthur: DID JESUS VISIT HELL? (https://youtu.be/RERKNdLKoRE?si=6tpDrpuB2IPJ2g_Q) https://thebookofconcord.org/introductory-materials/historical-introductions/controversy-over-christs-descent-into-hell/ (https://thebookofconcord.org/introductory-materials/historical-introductions/controversy-over-christs-descent-into-hell/) https://www.gty.org/sermons/80-376/the-truth-about-hell (https://www.gty.org/sermons/80-376/the-truth-about-hell) https://www.lutheranlibrary.org/b22-christs-descent-into-hell/ (https://www.lutheranlibrary.org/b22-christs-descent-into-hell/) #ApostlesCreed #HeDescendedToTheDead #ReformedBaptist #ConfessionalLutheran #SolaScriptura #ChristVictory #FinishedWorkOfChrist #BiblicalTheology #ChristianPodcast #GospelHope #TheologyPodcast #ReformedTheology #LutheranTheology #DeathAndResurrection #ChristianHope #heisrisen #easter #goodnews #newstoday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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   21 Mar 2026

   Is This Actually Biblical? | “Judge Not!”

   The Gospel of “Don’t judge me.” It is the ultimate conversation-stopper. In a culture that equates tolerance with affirmation, Matthew 7:1 has been hijacked and weaponized to silence truth and normalize sin. But did Jesus really command us to turn a blind eye to wickedness? In this episode of A Matter of Truth, we’re stripping away the modern layers of the "Judge Not" narrative to find the heart of Christ’s command. We explore the critical distinction between hypocritical condemnation and righteous discernment, looking at a consistent standard from the Old Testament to the Church Fathers that has often been traded for cultural comfort. As we open this conversation, we’ll take a high-level look at these themes, not as an exhaustive study, but as a starting point for reclaiming biblical clarity. Join us as we discuss: • The Plank and the Speck: Why Christ calls for rigorous self-examination as the necessary foundation for helping others navigate their own struggles. • The Cost of "Niceness": Examining how a modern emphasis on social pleasantries can unintentionally create a barrier to genuine repentance and growth. • Spheres of Accountability: Understanding why the Bible holds those within the Church to a different standard of conduct than the world outside. • The Ministry of Restoration: How speaking truth with a heart of love serves as the highest form of Christian charity and communal care. It’s time to stop using the Bible as a shield for sin and start using it as a lamp for holiness. Is it "judgmental" to call sin what God calls it? Let’s find out. #BibleStudy #TheologyMatters #ChristianPodcast #ScriptureAlone #GospelTruth #Apologetics #Discernment #ExpositoryPreaching #BiblicalWorldview #ChurchHistory #SoundDoctrine #Truth #Jesus #Faith #ChristianLiving #JudgeNot #Repentance #AMatterOfTruth Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/amatteroftruth/ (https://www.instagram.com/amatteroftruth/) https://www.instagram.com/speak.gospel.truth/ (https://www.instagram.com/speak.gospel.truth/) https://www.instagram.com/apzenk/ (https://www.instagram.com/apzenk/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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