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 •

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.

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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.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

July 13, 2025

Exercise with your child

Exercise? That is what ministry is to the Christian. And parents, churches, and kids who do it together are happier.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

January 16, 2026

MDES, AccelerateMS, Community College Board make budget requests to Senate

News | Frank Corder •

January 16, 2026

Guest to chair hearing on non-intrusive inspection technology use along U.S. borders

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 16, 2026

Public defender pilot program sees early success

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

January 13, 2026

Higgins contracted to lead Tate County economic development

Business | Frank Corder , Daniel Tyson •

January 8, 2026

xAI investing more than $20 billion in Southaven data center

Business | Frank Corder •

December 19, 2025

Firehawk Aerospace expands U.S. rocket manufacturing by acquiring Mississippi facility

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

January 16, 2026

Get Dolly’ed up for a good cause

Culture | Alistair Begg •

January 16, 2026

It is the Lord who judges me

Culture | Marc Levy, Associated Press , Tassanee Vejpongsa, Associated Press •

January 15, 2026

NCAA basketball players and gambling fixers are charged for allegedly rigging games

Opinion

Opinion | Patricia Levesque •

January 16, 2026

Mississippi continues to raise educational standards, with opportunities ahead

Opinion | Russ Latino •

January 16, 2026

The House passed school choice, but what is it and why do conservatives want it?

Opinion | Chris Brown •

January 14, 2026

Matt Friedeman

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

Exercise with your child

News

MDES, AccelerateMS, Community College Board make budget requests to Senate

Guest to chair hearing on non-intrusive inspection technology use along U.S. borders

Public defender pilot program sees early success

Business

Higgins contracted to lead Tate County economic development

xAI investing more than $20 billion in Southaven data center

Firehawk Aerospace expands U.S. rocket manufacturing by acquiring Mississippi facility

Culture

Get Dolly’ed up for a good cause

It is the Lord who judges me

NCAA basketball players and gambling fixers are charged for allegedly rigging games

Opinion

Mississippi continues to raise educational standards, with opportunities ahead

The House passed school choice, but what is it and why do conservatives want it?

Advanced nuclear is America’s strategic energy advantage

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