The Shield & Sword Podcast
A Scriptural and Spiritual Podcast conducted in the Spirit of Faith for the purpose of Instruction and Inspiration by facilitating individuals in "Developing a High Definition Faith in a low definition world." The Shield & Sword Podcast" is a Ministry of the FULL GOSPEL FAITH MINISTRIES.
Episodes
36 episodes
"Hindrances to a Biblically Defined Faith" (Episode 30[04/07/2025])
In this 30th Episode of "The Shield & Sword Podcast", Your Hosts(Bro. Derek Rich and Pastor Matney) have an open and candid discussion concerning "Hindrances to a Biblically Defined Faith". Some key, yet seldom me...
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Pt 8 "Suffering: A Biblical Perspective" (Episode 29[03/03/2025])
In this eighth and final part of the current series, "Suffering: A Biblical Perspective", Your Hosts(Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich) emphasize how our understanding of God's Will, specifically as it relates to suffering, mu...
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Pt 7 "Suffering: A Biblical Perspective" (Episode 28[02/03/2025])
In Episode 28 of "The Shield & Sword Podcast", your Hosts(Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich) continue on the theme of "Suffering: A Biblical Perspective" with Part 7. Among other items, Bro. Matney and Bro. ...
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"The Word of the Lord for 2025" (Episode 27[01/06/2025])
In this First Episode(Episode 27) of the New Year(2025), Your Hosts, Pastor Matney, and Bro. Derek Rich, unveil "The Word of the Lord for 2025." You're sure to be Blessed as they explore the theme around such wo...
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Pt 6 "Suffering: A Biblical Perspective" (Episode 26[12/02/2024])
In this last Episode(Episode 26) of 2024, Your Hosts(Bro. Derek Rich and Pastor Matney) delve into Part 6 of "Suffering: A Biblical Perspective." With a Christmas touch, we are reminded of the Good Will that God...
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(B.F.B.) "The 2024 Presidential Election of Donald J. Trump and the Conservatives Referendum on the Left"(Broadcast 6[11/18/2024])
In this latest B.F.B.(6th Bonus Feature Broadcast), Rev. Trever Metheny again joins your Hosts(Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich) to discuss the results of the 2024 Presidential Election and its implications for the country an...
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"Faith Conference 2024 Discussion and Vision; and General Insights on the Topic of Faith" (Episode 25[11/04/2024])
In Episode 25, Your Hosts(Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich) discuss this year’s upcoming FAITH CONFERENCE(9TH Annual Faith Conference) at Gospel Lighthouse Holiness Church in Texarkana, AR. In addition to discussing the...
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(B.F.B.) "President Trumps Previous Successes and What Another Term Could Accomplish; Along With Other Insights"(Broadcast 5[10/21/2024])
In this 5th Bonus Feature Broadcast(B.F.B.), your Hosts(Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich) are joined again by Rev. Trever Metheny to discuss the upcoming presidential election and what is at stake. Topics are addressed such a...
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Pt 5 "Suffering: A Biblical Perspective" (Episode 24[10/07/2024])
In this particular episode(Episode 24 - Part 5 of "Suffering: A Biblical Perspective") of "The Shield & Sword Podcast", your hosts(Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rick) delve deeply into the categorical erro...
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B.F.B. "Kamala Harris's Track Record; the Apparent Assassination Attempt on President Donald Trumps Life Once Again; the Deep State, and Other Observations"(Broadcast 4[09/23/2024])
In this fourth B.F.B.(Bonus Feature Broadcast), Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich(Hosts), along with Special Guest, Rev. Trever Metheny from Coweta, OK., discuss the not too distant record of Kamala Harris as She went from Dis...
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Pt 4 "Suffering: A Biblical Perspective" (Episode 23[09/02/2024])
In this riveting Episode(Twenty-Three, Part 4 - "Suffering - A Biblical Perspective") of "The Shield & Sword Podcast", Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich, examine a common idea relating to God's purpose of sufferin...
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B.F.B. "Failures of the Current Administration and the Responsibility of Christians to Make Informed Voting Decisions"(Broadcast 3[08/26/2024])
In this third B.F.B.(Bonus Feature Broadcast), your Hosts(Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich) are joined by first-time special guest, Rev. Trever Metheny of Coweta, OK., to discuss the severity of...
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Pt 3 "Suffering: A Biblical Perspective" (Episode 22[08/05/2024])
In this Third Part of “Suffering: A Biblical Perspective”, Your Hosts(Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich) continue on with the importance of defining God's Will in a way that pleases Him. Our conclusions about His involve...
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Pt 2 "Suffering: A Biblical Perspective" (Episode 21[07/01/2024])
In this Twenty - First Episode of "The Shield & Sword Podcast", more foundational truths are laid out in Part 2 of “Suffering: A Biblical Perspective” in order to prepare the way for upcoming in-depth exegesis of passages ...
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Pt 1 "Suffering: A Biblical Perspective" (Episode 20[06/03/2024])
In this First Part of a long anticipated and important series, "Suffering: A Biblical Perspective", your Hosts(Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich) begin with the origin of suffering while contrasting it with God's original inte...
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G.G.S. Pt 6 "Redeemed from the Curse of the Law" (Episode 19[05/06/2024])
In Episode 19, which is the sixth and final part of the current Gospel Guideposts Series(G.G.S.), your hosts(Bro. Derek Rich and Pastor Matney) conclude "Redeemed from the Curse of the Law" by walking the listener thr...
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G.G.S. Pt 5 "Redeemed from the Curse of the Law" (Episode 18[04/15/2024])
In Part 5(Episode 18) of the current Gospel Guideposts Series, "Redeemed From The Curse of The Law", your Hosts(Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich) further explain how God took great effort articulating in the ea...
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B.F.B. "A Friendly Chat Regarding Prosperity and Finances" (Broadcast 2[03/18/2024])
In this second B.F.B.(Bonus Feature Broadcast), Your Host(Pastor Matney) takes advantage of having the Guest Speakers of the "4th Bi - Annual Revival of the Bible Seminar" on with Him to discuss the Biblical Term, "
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G.G.S. Pt 4 "Redeemed from the Curse of the Law" (Episode 17[03/04/2024])
In Episode 17, your Hosts(Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich) continue with Part 4 of the current Gospel Guideposts Series, "Redeemed from the Curse of the Law. " In so doing, fresh insights are introduced as to how God R...
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G.G.S. Pt 3 "Redeemed from the Curse of the Law" (Episode 16[02/19/2024])
In Episode 16 of "The Shield & Sword Podcast", your Hosts(Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich) continue on with the current Gospel Guideposts Series(G.G.S. Pt 3) by further exploring the topic at hand, "Redeemed...
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G.G.S. Pt 2 "Redeemed from the Curse of the Law" (Episode 15[02/05/2024])
In G.G.S. Part 2 "Redeemed from the Curse of the Law", Your Hosts(Pastor Matney & Bro. Derek Rich) discuss several reasons for which the law was given. God's good and just character is upheld while addressing possible, and...
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G.G.S. Pt 1 "Redeemed from the Curse of the Law" (Episode 14[01/22/2024])
Happy 1 Year Birthday to "The Shield & Sword Podcast!" In this 14th Episode, another "Gospel Guideposts Series"(also abbreviated as "G.G.S.") is embarked upon with the topic, "Redeemed from the Curse of the La...
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"Open Doors and Overcoming Opposition - Our Vision for the 2024 Podcasting Year" (Episode 13[01/08/2024])
The new year is here and so is this stirring 13th Episode, "Open Doors and Overcoming Opposition - Our Vision for the 2024 Podcasting Year!" In this Episode, your Hosts(Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich) share a...
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"The Story of Christmas" (Episode 12[12/2023])
In this 12th Episode, completing the first full calendar year of 2023, “The Shield & Sword Podcast” Hosts(Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich) present “The Story of Christmas”. In this particular Episode...
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B.F.B. "Q and A Panel During the Saturday Noon Session of Faith Conference 2023" (Broadcast 1[12/04/2023])
In this first ever Bonus Feature Broadcast(B.F.B.), Your Host, Pastor Matney, and Cohost, Bro. Derek Rich, have included the Question and Answer Discussion Panel that was conducted at New Life Holiness Church during the Noon Session(
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