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.

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

February 9, 2025

God is very interested in success…and lost causes

Matt Friedeman writes that God is interested both in our success and in lost causes, so long as we continue in righteous service.

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

February 2, 2025

Grunt Work: Service in the Kingdom

Christians should follow the example of Jesus, who despite being the Son of God, came to serve.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

January 26, 2025

The theology of blank spaces

God speaks from the blanks.

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

January 19, 2025

Sick and tired of being sick and tired? Advice from a MS Civil Rights Icon

Hamer believed in the prophet Amos’ declaration to “let justice roll down like waters” and worked tirelessly for voting rights and equality.

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

January 12, 2025

Church attendance steadily declining, congregations should focus outward

Church attendance is in free fall. Matt Friedeman says our congregations have become too inwardly focused and should direct their energy to the world around us.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

January 5, 2025

Preaching for “new creation” at the prison

The old can pass away and the new can come for…anyone.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

December 29, 2024

The presence of Jesus and radical discipleship

Regardless of the political winds that blow, they are not necessarily helpful or unhelpful for faithful discipleship and his graceful presence in our lives.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

December 22, 2024

From Ruth to Jesus to Christmas

The story of Ruth leads us straight to the manger.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

December 15, 2024

The ready position

When a biblical story starts off “In the days when the judges ruled,” it is going to be a tough account. The Book of Judges, as readers of Scripture know, records a time when “every man did what was right in his own eyes.” In other words, a period of moral anarchy when cycles of disobedience…

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

December 8, 2024

The Frederick Douglass Effect: The right addition to your prayers

Seemingly godly prayers go largely unanswered because no godly action is taken.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

December 2, 2024

When the going gets tough, who do you cling to?

We must be wise in the choices of whom we trust for spiritual direction while recognizing the power of godly relationships.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

November 24, 2024

The scariest word in the New Testament?

Paradidomai – a fearsome word, or a wonderful one. Choose well.

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

God is very interested in success…and lost causes

Grunt Work: Service in the Kingdom

The theology of blank spaces

Sick and tired of being sick and tired? Advice from a MS Civil Rights Icon

Church attendance steadily declining, congregations should focus outward

Preaching for “new creation” at the prison

The presence of Jesus and radical discipleship

From Ruth to Jesus to Christmas

The ready position

The Frederick Douglass Effect: The right addition to your prayers

When the going gets tough, who do you cling to?

The scariest word in the New Testament?

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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