Better Questions: Recent Episodes
Matt Jaderston
Sometimes understanding big topics like Scripture, Jesus and theology requires us to not just wrestle with questions, but ask better ones. Join Matt Jaderston as he tackles big questions on life and faith in a relatable way.
What does it look like to do missions work abroad? Join Matt and Jak as they talk about spreading the gospel.
Join Matt, Dustin and Rob as they discuss holistic coaching, leadership, and creating community.
Isn't it possible that an all-powerful God could reveal new revelation, like new scriptures? Why do they say the canon is closed? Doesn't that put God in a box?
Matthew 18:10 says children have their own angels. Are Christians also children of God with their own angels? Satan was a fallen angel, but did that occur before creation? Were Satan, angels and demons all in heaven before creation?
In Matthew 22:29, it says "at the resurrection, we will be like angels, neither married nor be given in marriage." So at the resurrection, will I be a transformed being who is no longer a wife, mother and daughter?
What makes a person human? Are we not just animals? What are the things from a Christian perspective that makes a human different from just another animal?
With the rise in Chat GPT and other artificial intelligence, should the church be concerned? Are there any ethical questions that arise from the rapid adoption of this technology?
Do you think we are living in the end times? As Christians, how should we respond to the violence between Israel and Palestine?
Better Questions is back for Season 2! Is the Dougie an appropriate expression of worship? As Christians, should we all own swords? Join Matt and guest, Carter Fritze, as they discuss and try to ask better questions.
What do I do when God says "No?" I pray for help with something, but God says "No," that this is something I need to grapple with. What do I do?
My spiritual life feels like a desert. I've been in a dry place for a long time. Do you have any advice on how to break out of a rut?
When We Hear the Gospel Described as "Good News," What Exactly Does That Mean? Matt explores the origin of the term "Good News" and it's context to the gospel.
The Bible says we shouldn't go to sleep angry. Is anger a sin, and what should we do when we're mad?
Why are so many people deconstructing their faith? Join Matt and Ben for part 2 of this conversation.
If bad company corrupts good character, should I stop hanging out with friends that are a bad influence? If Jesus walked the earth today, what political party would he choose? When I pray and study the scriptures, why don't I feel God?
In this multi-part mini series, Matt highlights things we can do to maintain a healthy and vibrant faith.
Guest Joe Skillen joins Matt on this episode of Better Questions. Why does the daughter of Herodias ask for the head of John the Baptist? Is the parable of the rich man and Lazarus an actual description of hell? Can people in hell talk to people in...
How do we balance work-related ambition and Christian humility? It seems like a lot of Christian leaders have these moral failings, a-la Rise and Fall of Mars Hill. As a Christian, what are we to do with all the good they brought in the world? Is it...
My spiritual life feels like a desert. I've been in a dry place for a long time. Do you have any advice on how to break out of a rut?
Special guest Morgan Holick joins Matt to discuss speaking in tongues, healing, prophecy and more.
What is the purpose of pleasure? Why did God give us something that could lead us to sin?
Can a born-again believer with the Holy Spirit living and active inside them go through unjust suffering? Why does God allow us to suffer?
How do we know which Bible translation is right? There are so many translations and if they’re all so different, what does that mean?
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In this episode, Matt answers the question: Do you believe in traditionally ascribed authorship in the new testament?
In this episode, Matt answers the question: What advice can I give my friend who is deconstructing their faith?
Sometimes understanding big topics like Scripture, Jesus and theology requires us to not just wrestle with questions, but ask better ones. Join Matt Jaderston as he tackles big questions on life and faith in a relatable way.