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 •

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.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

June 29, 2025

What New York, Jackson needs is a man on horseback

The world needs people of faith inviting every nook and cranny to the morality of their King.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

June 22, 2025

The glue that holds people together

Houses all around the world are temples, and dinner tables are often ground zero for the lessons of God.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

June 15, 2025

Prayer is great, unless it’s not

Any model for prayer should major on worship.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

June 8, 2025

The party called Pentecost

Our Christianity needs that filling Spirit.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

June 1, 2025

The Church is stronger with bi-vocational ministers

The reach of the Church Universal would be hampered without these servants who work in their secular calling all week long and also carve time out every day and week to serve as pastors.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

May 25, 2025

How’s your strength?

The choice to cultivate healthy habits is ours. And that’s true, spiritually, as well.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

May 19, 2025

Your favorite verse of the Bible?

Perhaps if we are to have a favorite verse, it would be worth picking out one (or several) that shed light on the whole.

News

News | Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press , Michelle L. Price, Associated Press •

September 10, 2026

Trump wants to make this midterm year ‘special’ to avoid losing Republican control of Congress

News | Jeremy Pittari •

September 10, 2026

Redistricting hearing at Alcorn State draws support for continued use of racially gerrymandered legislative, congressional districts

News | Frank Corder •

September 10, 2026

General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

September 10, 2026

C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch

Business | Frank Corder •

September 9, 2026

Mayo Clinic Laboratories investing $30 million, creating 234 jobs in Southaven

Business | Frank Corder •

September 3, 2026

Mississippi middle of the pack in State Tax Competitiveness Index

Culture

Culture | Brett Martel, Associated Press •

September 10, 2026

SEC not expected to vote on LSU’s membership this week, AP source says

Culture | Susan Marquez •

September 10, 2026

Pumpkin spice lattes are back

Culture | Alistair Begg •

September 10, 2026

Welcome at His table

Opinion

Opinion | Merle Flowers •

September 10, 2026

Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare

Opinion | Grant Callen •

September 10, 2026

What I’m looking for in Mississippi’s next governor

Opinion | Delbert Hosemann •

September 9, 2026

Matt Friedeman

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

What New York, Jackson needs is a man on horseback

The glue that holds people together

Prayer is great, unless it’s not

The party called Pentecost

The Church is stronger with bi-vocational ministers

How’s your strength?

Your favorite verse of the Bible?

News

Trump wants to make this midterm year ‘special’ to avoid losing Republican control of Congress

Redistricting hearing at Alcorn State draws support for continued use of racially gerrymandered legislative, congressional districts

General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon

Business

C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch

Mayo Clinic Laboratories investing $30 million, creating 234 jobs in Southaven

Mississippi middle of the pack in State Tax Competitiveness Index

Culture

SEC not expected to vote on LSU’s membership this week, AP source says

Pumpkin spice lattes are back

Welcome at His table

Opinion

Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare

What I’m looking for in Mississippi’s next governor

Senator Cochran was right on timber

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