https://www.matthewsixnine.com Lay ministry using cutting edge AI tools to examine scripture and dive deep into often overlooked texts of the Bible. Produced to further Biblical understanding for those constantly on the go. As always please read the Bible for yourself. en-us Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:59:00 GMT Matthew Six Nine Ministry Lay ministry using cutting edge AI tools to examine scripture and dive deep into often overlooked texts of the Bible. Produced to further Biblical understanding for those constantly on the go. As always please read the Bible for yourself. episodic false Michael Schramm michael@matthewsixnine.com https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we look at internalization of scripture. How do we go from knowledge to incorporation? Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/InternalizationVsMemorization.mp3 full 40 20:20 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we look at Negentropy - the thermodynamic principle of negative entropy - within society and how religion adds order and stabilization. Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/Negentropy.mp3 full 39 17:22 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we look at established beliefs regarding death and how the Christian can make a coherent arguement for eternity in Christ. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/Death.mp3 full 38 16:31 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we look at evil in the human heart and how we choose to react to others is the true definition of our nature. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/AnatomyOfConflict.mp3 full 37 19:53 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we look at how Jesus separates into sheep and goats. Which are you? Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/SheepOrGoats.mp3 full 36 18:51 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we look at how the city of Tyre laughed at the peril of Jerusalem and paid the price. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/ProphesyOfTyre.mp3 full 35 20:52 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we look at The Parable of The Pharisee and the Tax Collector. How do we view those around us? Have we fallen into the same trap as the Pharisee or discovered the same humility found by the Tax Collector? Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/PhariseeCollector.mp3 full 34 19:22 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we look at the foundation levels of faith and how to get to the ultimate level - trust. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/ReachingTrust.mp3 full 33 16:57 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we look at the Parable of The Rich Man and Lazarus. How do we in modern society treat those that have been cleared from our doorstep by modern social safety nets? Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/RichLazarus.mp3 full 32 20:04 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we look at the Parable of the Persistent Widow. A key parable for identifying how Jesus often reverses roles to perfectly capture a relatable image of God. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/ThePersistentWidow.mp3 full 31 23:46 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we look at the Bible as a Key. By using scripture to unlock what is already inside you joy can be discovered, bonds can be broken, and doors unlocked. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/TheKey.mp3 full 30 19:25 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we examine the Parable of the Dishonest Manager. How to steward earthly possessions while maximizing spiritual capital. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/TheDishonestManager.mp3 full 29 16:35 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we examine the Parable of the Ten Virgins. The righteous are always ready for the coming of the Lord. Their spiritual capital is stockpiled, they shine bright in the procession. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/TheTenVirgins.mp3 full 28 20:04 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we examine the Parable of the Weeds. The righteous and the wicked grow in the same plot. It is only upon full maturity are we harvested. Before then it is impossible to tell the difference between us. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/TheWeeds.mp3 full 27 18:16 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we examine the Parable of the Lost Coin. We all have value and the indelible mark of our sovereign. Jesus will not let us fall into the cracks without searching tirelessly. Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/TheLostCoin.mp3 full 26 19:45 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we examine the Parable of the Good Samaritan. We think of ourselves as the Samaritan, but those that heard Jesus deliver the tale identified with the beaten man. Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/TheGoodSamaritan.mp3 full 25 21:25 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we debate the concepts of Works and Effort. While works cannot earn your salvation there is an expectation of effort. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/WorksVsEffort.m4a full 24 22:10 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we examine the Parable of the Rich Fool. A clear call to Christians to share worldly wealth and ensure that the community is provided for duing times of abundance. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/TheRichFool.mp3 full 23 20:10 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we examine the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree. We were meant to bear fruit for the Kingdom. So what happens when we do not? Jesus steps in, but his intercession has limits. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/TheBarrenFigv2.mp3 full 22 18:57 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we examine the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Will you keep score on who is getting in and put yourself in peril of being shut out? Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/TheProdigalSon.m4a full 21 20:40 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we examine the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant. Is our daily life in keeping with the king’s radical generosity or do we face perpetual punishment? Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/TheUnmercifulServant.m4a full 20 16:51 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we examine the peril of The Chosen. We may all like to think that God chosing us is a blessing. This deep dive looks at what a more realistic vision of being singled out may entail. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/TheChosen.mp3 full 19 19:48 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we examine the similarities between distractions in the time of Jesus and our modern electronic distractions. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/DistractionThenandNow.m4a full 18 19:50 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we examine the Parable of the Wedding Banquet. Are we putting on the provided gown or disrespecting the king to the point of being cast out? Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/TheWeddingBanquet.m4a full 17 17:54 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we examine the Parable of the Two Sons. While your repentance may not need to be polished and polite, it does need to be sincere. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/TheTwoSons.m4a full 16 18:34 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we examine the Parable of the Lost Sheep and what it truly means to let Jesus do the heavy lifting. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/TheLostSheep.m4a full 15 19:19 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we examine the Parable of the Hidden Treasure and its companion parable The Pearl of Great Price. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/ThePlotandThePearl.m4a full 14 19:43 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we examine the Parable of the Net from Matthew 13 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/TheNet.m4a full 13 18:08 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we examine the Sign of Jonah. Some believe easily, others may take decades, and then there are those that never will. Which one are you? Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/TheSignofJonah.mp3 full 12 19:14 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we jump out of the scriptures to two non-canonical texts, one Greek, one Jewish, both still relevant today. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/OdysseyandEnoch.m4a full 11 19:03 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we dive deep into The Parable of the Yeast and its spiritual underpinnings. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/TheYeast.m4a full 10 17:20 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we dive deep into the differences in God the Father and Jesus the Son. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/ProgressiveTheology.m4a full 9 21:01 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we dive deep into the burdens of following Jesus. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/TheYoke.m4a full 8 17:52 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we dive deep into The Parable of the Tenants. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/TheTenants.m4a full 7 16:57 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we dive deep into The Beatitudes. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/TheUpsideDownKingdom.m4a full 6 18:14 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we dive deep into how our roles in The Kingdom are sowing seeds not waiting around for the miracles to appear. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/TheUnstoppableSeed.m4a full 5 20:13 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we dive deep into The Parable of the Sower. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/TheSower.m4a full 4 19:43 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we dive deep into The Parable of the Lamp. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/TheLamp.m4a full 3 19:33 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php In this episode, we dive deep into how the teachings of Jesus connect back to the Old Testament. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/JesusLinkstoOT.m4a full 2 20:59 false https://www.matthewsixnine.com/audio.php Welcome to our very first episode! In this episode we explore the casting of two demons from the men they inhabit into a herd of swine. Seems like a cause for celebration. What happens next is an example for all of us on how we accept divine intervention in our lives. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.matthewsixnine.com/files/DemonsIntoSwine.m4a full 1 5:24 false