The Matt And Des Experience

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Season Final: Keys To Recognizing Transition Oct 28, 2020

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Join Matt and Des for the Season Finale!!

In this episode, Matt and Des share some prophetic insight on how to recognize when you are in transition. They release some clarity for you to know and understand how to move in your transition and what stage of transition you are in.

Quick Episode Summary:

A recap of season 2
What transition really means
The purpose of curiosity
The 3 stages in transition
Transition vs change
Transition 1: The push
Transition 2: The neutral zone
There is process before the promise land
Transition 3: The pull
The Great Commission
Preparing to embrace the new season
Invest in yourself
You’re not alone in the transition

Bridging The Generational Divide Oct 21, 2020

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We have a massive divide between generations, how do we bridge this divide?

In this episode, Matt and Des give some powerful insights on how we can begin to bridge this divide between all generations. They share practical keys that we can put in place now to move forward in fighting this generational divide.

QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY

The shift that is going on right now
How can your voice be a bridge
Everyone has a pulpit now
What does know look like?
People hate change
What is this generation looking for?
Connecting the hearts of generations
Practical steps

Removing Stigmas: A Conversation About Faith and Anxiety Oct 14, 2020

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Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older.

In this episode, Matt and Des have a conversation about their own personal battles with anxiety. Listen to their journey on how they have navigated this issue and how they broke the shame that kept them from discovering the help that was needed.

QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY

Continuing the conversation of Faith and Anxiety
The triggers of anxiety
How anxiety manifests itself
Occasional anxiety vs. chronic anxiety disorders
Misconceptions about who deals with anxiety
Anxiety is the result of unprocessed emotions
Breaking the shame of anxiety
Don’t identify with anxiety
Redefining what faith and leadership looks like
The process culture
There is always a way out
Faith cannot become a reality unless you perceive your current reality
Anxiety doesn’t mean you're disconnected from God
Practical strategies for conquering anxiety
Counseling isn’t shameful

Defining Moments With Michelle Passey Oct 07, 2020

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In this episode, Matt and Des Gonzales and their special guest Michelle Passey share about Prophets, Signs, and Wonders. Michelle shares some powerful testimonies of God's never-ending goodness!

Matt, Des, and Michelle drop some amazing words on Faith, Prophetic, Miracles, Signs, and Wonders.

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Meet Michelle
Prophets going into the world
The need for prophets in Media
Standing up for truth
Letting your voice be heard
Testimony of intercession and speaking up
The need for discernment

Removing Stigmas: A Candid Conversation About Mental Health and Suicide with Cindy and Brooke Moore Sep 30, 2020

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September is Suicide Awareness month. Suicide is one of the most difficult and scary subjects for many people to openly address.

In today’s episode, Matt and Des have an open conversation with their great friends Cindy and Brook Moore as they share their personal family story of dealing with the death of their Father and Husband by suicide.

Please Note: Nothing said in this episode should be a substitute for professional medical advice.

LINKS

Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonnieMooreMinistries
Instagram: www.instagram.com/donniemooreministries
Website: www.donniemooreministries.org

QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY

Get to know Donnie
When Donnie took his life
You don’t have to be perfect
How suicide affected Donnies daughter
Understanding the love of God
The power of not feeling alone
People always remember who was there for them
You don’t have to have the answers
Is suicide evil?
You don’t have to carry the shame
Warning signs
Airing on the side of caution
You aren’t weak if you ask for help
Great resources

Understanding and Impacting Gen Z With Drake Oyao Sep 23, 2020

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In this episode, Matt and Des Gonzales and their special guest Drake Oyao invite you to join in on the conversation on Understanding Generation Z and how we as Kingdom people can Impact them.

Matt, Des, and Drake share keys to help cultivate this next Generation into the powerful world changers they were created to be.

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Hear more from Drake:

Dread Champions Arise

QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY

What to expect today
Welcome back Drake
How to set up GENZ for success
God’s not in a rush
Developing spirituality in an overstimulated generation
Saul to Paul encounters
The danger of being overprotective
Sin conscious vs Righteousness consciousness
Revival starts at home
Applying revelation
Final thoughts

Finding Hope In Hearing With Wendy Henley Sep 09, 2020

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In this episode, Matt and Des interview their good friend Wendy Henley about her new devotional book “Finding Hope Hearing”. They have a conversation on how to foster and cultivating the skill of living in hope in the midst of chaos.

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Get Wendy's book

QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY

About Wendy Henley
Practical strategies on overcoming fear
We are atmosphere shifters
Practicing abiding
The mindset of honor
It’s not new age, it’s New Testament
How to shift atmospheres
Impatience is an indicator you’re allowing time to govern you

Becoming Your Authentic Self Sep 02, 2020

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In this episode, Matt and Des Gonzales open up the conversation on what it means and what it looks like to be authentic. They share how identity and authenticity are important and needed in today's society.

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Like Matt and Des on Facebook

Quick Episode Summary:

What does Authentic mean

Why is authenticity so important?
The top priority of a generation
You are accepted
It's never too late
Breaking lies over your identity
Difference between Originality and Authenticity
Don't hide from your kids
Why can't you be your authentic self
Knowing and accepting who you are
What’s the opposite of authenticity

Fathering The Prophetic with Bob Hazlett Aug 26, 2020

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In this episode, Matt Gonzales and his special guest Bob Hazlett invite you to join in on their conversation about the prophetic. They share keys and insights for fathering the prophetic at home, in the church, in business, and online.

Bob and Matt also share about the language you are using when you prophesy, and the importance of the voices you surround yourself with.

LINKS:

academy.ascendministries.net
Instagram: @bobhazlett

QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY:

Meet Bob Hazlett
A perspective on 2020
The church and business
It’s a time for redefining
Fathering the prophetic
We are all at different levels of maturity
Just because you feel it, doesn't mean you have to say it
Making a connection is important
Prophecy and social media
Protocol for online prophecy
Voices in a season
Bob's advice for business people
Include your family in the process

I’ve Been Hurt By The Church Now What? with Jeremy and Jordan Gonzales Aug 19, 2020

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In this episode, Matt and Des Gonzales have a conversation with Matt's brothers Jordan and Jeremy Gonzales. They have a raw and real conversation about dealing with bad experiences with church leadership and how they have been able to keep there love on towards the church and not become cynical and operate from pain.

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