Matt Friedeman, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Matt Friedeman

Dr. Matt Friedeman holds the John M. Case Chair of Evangelism and Discipleship at Wesley Biblical Seminary in Ridgeland, Mississippi. He is the husband of Mary, the dad of six kids and the author of several books.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

October 5, 2025

Churches, families and mentors – together for Christlike discipleship

The church of today needs to recognize that all too many families are largely clueless about what needs to happen at home.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

September 29, 2025

What to do when the world is going crazy

Being grounded on a daily basis in significant time with the Lord is a strong defense against anxiety and depression and provides a launchpad for witness.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

September 22, 2025

Life abundant begins when we hear God say, “But, now.”

The tough times we go through are part of what life is all about.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

September 15, 2025

Charlie Kirk will never again speak on a college campus, but the Church can’t flinch

Anger won’t win the day for Christ. Love will.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

September 7, 2025

The worst kind of famine – coming, or already here?

It's impossible to obey God’s Word, no matter how accessible Bibles are, if we aren’t exposed to it.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

August 31, 2025

Bible study in the living room – a scent of love

The combination of corporate worship and intentional Christian community produced disciples and missionaries sent to change the world.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

August 24, 2025

When there is something better than empathy

God’s Spirit is still at work, calling us to walk with Him and rely upon His leadership as we interact with those around us.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

August 17, 2025

Remember your first Bible?

If you read it daily and take it seriously, it will change you.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

August 10, 2025

Theology via Howard Stern and Jerry Seinfeld

Living inside the investment. Now there’s a thought.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

August 3, 2025

The unknown God – Still unknown?

Those who are getting to know Him better day by day will likely be the key to building the bridges for “unknown” to become “known.”

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

July 27, 2025

Camp Meeting time in the July summer heat

It’s not a bad idea to take ten days every summer to be remind people that by the grace of God they can “be holy” as God is holy.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

July 20, 2025

“The Bedbug Gospel” – a local church offered the chance to grow

Most ministry situations Jesus encountered were messy. Blessed is the local church that embraces the messiness.

News

News | Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press , Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press , Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press •

October 8, 2025

Federal government shutdown grinds into a second week, but quiet talks emerging

News | Frank Corder •

October 8, 2025

Illinois case before SCOTUS could provide glimpse into Mississippi’s mail-in ballot challenge

News | Daniel Tyson •

October 8, 2025

Majority of Jackson City Council wants water system operations returned to municipality

Business

Business | Magnolia Tribune •

October 7, 2025

Averitt Express announces $9.6 million expansion in Richland

Business | Magnolia Tribune •

October 2, 2025

Smurfit Westrock expanding in Saltillo

Business | Lynne Jeter •

September 25, 2025

Jabil establishing $70 million facility in Marshall County

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

October 8, 2025

Family of Curious George creators visit de Grummond Collection in Hattiesburg

Culture | Ashok Amaran , Alistair Begg •

October 8, 2025

Consumed by pride

Culture | Stephen Griffin •

October 7, 2025

Tiny houses, big ideas: A new chapter for Mississippi State Parks

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

October 8, 2025

Researchers say religion declines globally, but Mississippi still the ‘most religious state’

Opinion | Jeremy England •

October 7, 2025

The dream for Israeli citizens is the American Dream

Opinion | Haley Fisackerly •

October 6, 2025

Matt Friedeman

Churches, families and mentors – together for Christlike discipleship

What to do when the world is going crazy

Life abundant begins when we hear God say, “But, now.”

Charlie Kirk will never again speak on a college campus, but the Church can’t flinch

The worst kind of famine – coming, or already here?

Bible study in the living room – a scent of love

When there is something better than empathy

Remember your first Bible?

Theology via Howard Stern and Jerry Seinfeld

The unknown God – Still unknown?

Camp Meeting time in the July summer heat

“The Bedbug Gospel” – a local church offered the chance to grow

News

Federal government shutdown grinds into a second week, but quiet talks emerging

Illinois case before SCOTUS could provide glimpse into Mississippi’s mail-in ballot challenge

Majority of Jackson City Council wants water system operations returned to municipality

Business

Averitt Express announces $9.6 million expansion in Richland

Smurfit Westrock expanding in Saltillo

Jabil establishing $70 million facility in Marshall County

Culture

Family of Curious George creators visit de Grummond Collection in Hattiesburg

Consumed by pride

Tiny houses, big ideas: A new chapter for Mississippi State Parks

Opinion

Researchers say religion declines globally, but Mississippi still the ‘most religious state’

The dream for Israeli citizens is the American Dream

Superpower Mississippi: Entergy Mississippi’s bold plan to cut power outages in half at less cost to customers

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