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Matthew Ministries Matters
Hosted by Matthew Ministries · EN
The MATTHEW MINISTRIES MATTERS show’s main goal is to teach topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective and help listeners to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives. The show’s format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, and guest teachers, or a combination of both.
Susan Townsend grew up in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania where she learned good values and work ethic. After graduating from West Chester State College, she taught tenth grade biology at a high school in Fairview Village, PA. After two years teaching school, she joined the U.S. Navy where she served for twenty years, retiring as a Commander. She and her late husband, John Townsend co-founded Matthew 25:34-40 Ministries where they had missions in Ukraine and India that they visited many times over the years. Susan made nine trips to China to deliver Bibles. She and John provided worship services at jails, convalescent homes, and the local rescue mission. When her husband passed away, she reworked the ministry and changed the name to Matthew Ministries. As a new radio personality, she can draw from her many unique experiences to do her show, “Matthew Ministries Matters.”
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What God Wants us to Be - Be Patient
Feb 1600:26:43Tap to summarizeSusan Townsend continues the series, “What God Wants Us to Be.” This lesson is "Be Patient." God’s patience is His sovereign, purposeful restraint in the unfolding of His will and timing. Patience for people is the Spirit-enabled ability to endure delays, difficulties, trials, and unmet expectations without frustration, anxiety, or complaint. It is trusting God’s timing and purposes in every situation, choosing calmness and steadfastness instead of rushing, reacting, or giving way to anger. MATTHEW MINISTRIES MATTERS lessons aid listeners to practically apply the teachings to their everyday lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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“What God Wants Us to Be: Be Forgiving”
Feb 900:25:06Tap to summarizeSusan Townsend continues the series, “What God Wants Us to Be.” This lesson is Be Forgiving. Godly forgiving means that He removes our sin, cancels our debt, and restores our relationship with Him. He no longer holds our sin against us. Biblical forgiveness, as God calls His people to practice it, is the willing decision to release an offender from the debt of wrongdoing, to let go of resentment and the desire for vengeance, and to extend grace and mercy in love, just as God in Christ has forgiven us. MATTHEW MINISTRIES MATTERS lessons aid listeners to practically apply its teachings to their everyday lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What God Wants Us to Be - Be Thankful
Feb 200:26:00Tap to summarizeTownsend continues the series, “What God Wants Us to Be.” This lesson is Be Thankful. To be thankful is to live with a heart that recognizes God as the source of every good gift. Biblical thankfulness is not merely an emotional response to an outcome or benefit in our favor. It is a settled attitude of gratitude that acknowledges God’s goodness, remembers His faithfulness, and trusts Him in every season of life. MATTHEW MINISTRIES MATTERS lessons aid listeners to practically apply its teachings to their everyday lives. Website: https://www.matthewministries.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What God Wants Us to Be -Be Faithful
Jan 2600:26:00Tap to summarizeSusan Townsend continues the series, “What God Wants Us to Be.” This lesson is Be Faithful. In Scripture, faithfulness describes steadfast loyalty, unwavering trustworthiness, and consistent obedience to God over time. It means remaining firm in one’s commitment, even when circumstances are difficult or obedience comes at a cost. True biblical faithfulness is more than a feeling or good intention, it is a settled devotion expressed through perseverance, integrity, and obedience. At its core, faithfulness reflects God’s own character: He is dependable, unchanging in His promises, and constant in His love. When God calls His people to be faithful, He invites us to mirror His reliability by walking steadily with Him, trusting Him fully, and honoring Him in every season of life. MATTHEW MINISTRIES MATTERS lessons aid listeners to practically apply its teachings to their everyday lives. Website: https://www.matthewministries.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What God Wants Us to Be - Be Strong
Jan 1900:25:01Tap to summarizeIn Scripture, being strong is not about relying on human power, physical ability, or personal strength. Biblical strength comes from the Lord Himself. We'll show you how, from the Old and New Testaments. Topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective will be taught and listeners will be encouraged to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives. The show’s format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, and guest teachers, or a combination of both. Website: https://www.matthewministries.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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"What God Wants Us to Be": Be Loving
Jan 1200:25:53Tap to summarizeWe are continuing the series entitled, “What God Wants Us to Be.” In each episode, we will learn what God expects from us by looking at every verse in Scripture that tells us to “Be this” or “Be that.” This episode will explore the topic, “Be Loving.” We will cover four types of love: agape, phileo, eros, and storge. Topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective will be taught and listeners will be encouraged to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives. The show’s format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, and guest teachers, or a combination of both. Website: https://www.matthewministries.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What God Wants Us to Be: Be Fruitful
Jan 500:25:19Tap to summarizeWe are continuing the series entitled, “What God Wants Us to Be.” In each episode, we will learn what God expects from us by looking at every verse in Scripture that tells us to “Be this” or “Be that.” This episode will explore the topic, “Be Fruitful.” To be fruitful means to live a life that produces visible, God-honoring results. Character, conduct, and works flow from abiding in Him and aligning with His will. If we live our lives submitted to His will and His Word, this will bring glory to Him and spiritual benefit to others. Topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective will be taught and listeners will be encouraged to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives. The show’s format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, guest teachers, or a combination of both. Website: https://www.matthewministries.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What God Wants Us to Be: Be Angry | 12.27.25
Dec 2900:25:35Tap to summarizeWe are continuing a new series entitled, “What God Wants Us to Be.” In each episode, we will learn what God expects from us by looking at every verse in Scripture that tells us to “Be this” or “Be that.” This episode will explore the topic, “Be Angry.” Anger is a strong inner response of the heart to what is perceived as wrong, unjust, or offensive. It is a powerful emotion given by God, designed to react against sin and evil, not to promote personal revenge or uncontrolled rage. Topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective will be taught and listeners will be encouraged to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives. The show’s format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, and guest teachers, or a combination of both. Website: https://www.matthewministries.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What God Wants Us to Be: Be Courageous | 12.20.25
Dec 2200:26:00Tap to summarizeWe are beginning a new series entitled, “What God Wants Us to Be.” In each episode, we will learn what God expects from us by looking at every verse in Scripture that tells us to “Be this” or “Be that.” This episode will explore the topic, “Be Courageous.” Courage is the God-given strength of heart and mind to obey the Lord, stand firm in truth, and move forward in faith, even when circumstances are fearful, costly, or uncertain. Topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective will be taught and listeners will be encouraged to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives. The show’s format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, and guest teachers, or a combination of both. Website: https://www.matthewministries.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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God is Holy | 12.13.25
Dec 1500:27:45Tap to summarizeThe attribute of God being Holy reveals that He is utterly set apart: completely pure, completely righteous, and completely unlike anything in this sinful world. God’s holiness speaks of His perfect moral purity, His absolute goodness, and His radiant majesty that has no defect, no darkness, and no sin. We also include an update on the current needs of our ministries in India." Topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective will be taught and listeners will be encouraged to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives. The show's format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, and guest teachers, or a combination of both. Website:https://www.matthewministries.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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