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 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.

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.

News

News | Frank Corder •

October 15, 2026

Wealthy Florida trial lawyer who wants Democrats to usher in another New Deal is funding ad blitz for Colom in Mississippi

News | Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press •

October 15, 2026

Retail sales up a better-than-expected 0.8% in September as shoppers remain resilient

News | Jeremy Pittari •

October 15, 2026

Lawmakers consider cost saving methods in Mississippi’s licensure boards

Business

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 13, 2026

Startup plastics manufacturer Koinonia setting up operations in Drew

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 12, 2026

ALO investing over $176 million in Southaven for national distribution center

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 7, 2026

Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters

Culture

Culture | Alistair Begg •

October 15, 2026

My times are in Your hand

Culture | Richelle Putnam •

October 14, 2026

Tennessee Williams comes home to the Delta

Culture | Alistair Begg •

October 14, 2026

The Father’s will

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

October 14, 2026

Capital punishment logistical failures a self-fulfilling strategy of death penalty opponents?

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

October 9, 2026

Permit reform act is a much-needed course correction

Opinion | Delbert Hosemann •

October 8, 2026

Matt Friedeman

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

What New York, Jackson needs is a man on horseback

The glue that holds people together

News

Wealthy Florida trial lawyer who wants Democrats to usher in another New Deal is funding ad blitz for Colom in Mississippi

Retail sales up a better-than-expected 0.8% in September as shoppers remain resilient

Lawmakers consider cost saving methods in Mississippi’s licensure boards

Business

Startup plastics manufacturer Koinonia setting up operations in Drew

ALO investing over $176 million in Southaven for national distribution center

Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters

Culture

My times are in Your hand

Tennessee Williams comes home to the Delta

The Father’s will

Opinion

Capital punishment logistical failures a self-fulfilling strategy of death penalty opponents?

Permit reform act is a much-needed course correction

Hosemann: It is time for Mississippi to ban all kratom products

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