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 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.

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.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

November 4, 2026

Lawmakers, Governor expect higher revenues, adopt $7.8 billion estimated revenue for Fiscal Year 2028

News | Michelle L. Price, Associated Press •

November 4, 2026

Vance tries to distance himself from Iran war after GOP’s deep losses in midterm elections

News | Associated Press •

November 4, 2026

Speaker Mike Johnson won’t seek reelection as House GOP leader and other national midterm election news

Business

Business | Meredith Biesinger •

October 22, 2026

New Albany’s claim to cake fame: Sugaree’s Bakery

Business | Frank Corder •

October 20, 2026

Fairbanks Morse Defense doubling manufacturing capacity at its Pascagoula facility

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 20, 2026

Lumber manufacturer investing $8.3 million in Macon expansion

Culture

Culture | Alistair Begg •

November 4, 2026

At home in Christ

Culture | Marisa Atkinson •

November 3, 2026

‘Are You Ready?!’ Hotty Toddy turns 100

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

November 3, 2026

The Grand Opera House: Meridian’s history, mystery, and a remarkable second act

Opinion

Opinion | Russ Latino •

November 4, 2026

Democrats took Republicans behind the woodshed. The GOP has only itself to blame

Opinion | Sid Salter •

November 4, 2026

Like other tax proposals, California voters on Nov. 3 test-drove a tax on billionaires

Opinion | Russ Latino •

November 3, 2026

Matt Friedeman

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

What New York, Jackson needs is a man on horseback

News

Lawmakers, Governor expect higher revenues, adopt $7.8 billion estimated revenue for Fiscal Year 2028

Vance tries to distance himself from Iran war after GOP’s deep losses in midterm elections

Speaker Mike Johnson won’t seek reelection as House GOP leader and other national midterm election news

Business

New Albany’s claim to cake fame: Sugaree’s Bakery

Fairbanks Morse Defense doubling manufacturing capacity at its Pascagoula facility

Lumber manufacturer investing $8.3 million in Macon expansion

Culture

At home in Christ

‘Are You Ready?!’ Hotty Toddy turns 100

The Grand Opera House: Meridian’s history, mystery, and a remarkable second act

Opinion

Democrats took Republicans behind the woodshed. The GOP has only itself to blame

Like other tax proposals, California voters on Nov. 3 test-drove a tax on billionaires

A time for choosing: America’s future is bigger than one election

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