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 •

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.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

May 11, 2025

The graduation speech that’s hardest to listen to

Matt Friedeman says the unlikely path is paradoxically one of blessing.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

May 4, 2025

Anthrakian and déjà vu

'Anthrakian' is John’s theological thread that takes us from denial to forgiveness to good works.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

April 27, 2025

Young men are struggling, how to help

Nothing will affect the changes necessary for young people to thrive quite like responsible, God-fearing parents.

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

April 20, 2025

The Power of the Cross

Matt Friedeman writes that Christian’s cannot fight against the injustice in the world using the same tactics as the world. They must use the power of the cross.

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

April 13, 2025

Snoring through Communion

"God is doing amazing things in our world today, but we can miss His working when we slumber during the times He is doing His most notable, life-impacting miracles."

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

March 30, 2025

The Cross is no plaything, and not simply jewelry

Many people choose to give up something during this season as an exercise in self-denial. Might we not instead ask God what He wants us to take up.

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

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?

The graduation speech that’s hardest to listen to

Anthrakian and déjà vu

Young men are struggling, how to help

The Power of the Cross

Snoring through Communion

The Cross is no plaything, and not simply jewelry

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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