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Make It Simple

Make It Simple

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Summary

Matt Popovits and Rachel Ryder take complicated issues and break them down into ideas we can understand, truths we can apply, and questions worth pondering--and they do it all through the lens of faith.


With thought-provoking insights and engaging conversations, they explore everything from parenting and anxiety to racism, gender identity, the Enneagram, politics, and more.

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Episodes
  • Translating the Bible with Rich Rudowske

    Translating the Bible with Rich Rudowske
    Sep 21 2026

    In this episode Matt is joined by Rich Rudowske from Lutheran Bible Translators to explore the vital work of translating the Bible into languages around the world, the impact of technology and AI on this mission, and why access to God's word is crucial for every community.

    Links:
    Lutheran Bible Translators: https://lbt.org/
    Back to the Bible: https://lbt.org/back-to-the-bible-empower-your-church-through-scripture/
    VoxCon 2027: https://www.gotovox.com

    Support the show

    For more information on Make It Simple Ministries, head to https://makeitsimple.org/

    To support Make It Simple, head here: Support the show

    Buy your copy of Junk Drawer Jesus wherever books are sold.
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    42 mins
  • Fear and Anxiety with Luke Kjolhaug

    Fear and Anxiety with Luke Kjolhaug
    Sep 18 2026

    In this episode, Matt welcome Luke Kjolhaug to the show and together they explore how the message of Jesus transforms our relationship with fear and anxiety, drawing insights from Luke's new book 'Fear Not.'

    Links:

    Fear Not book: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781967920129-fear-not

    VoxCon: https://www.gotovox.com

    Support the show

    For more information on Make It Simple Ministries, head to https://makeitsimple.org/

    To support Make It Simple, head here: Support the show

    Buy your copy of Junk Drawer Jesus wherever books are sold.
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    44 mins
  • Why Christian College with Ryan Peterson

    Why Christian College with Ryan Peterson
    Sep 11 2026

    In this episode, we discuss the importance of Christian higher education, focusing on its unique role in shaping students' faith, career, and life purpose.

    Rev. Dr. Ryan Peterson, VP of Advancement at Concordia University St. Paul, shares insights on how Christian universities foster transformation, community, and faithfulness like noneother in a challenging world.

    Links:
    Concordia St. Paul: https://www.csp.edu
    Make It Simple: https://www.makeitsimple.org
    VoxCon 2027: https://www.gotovox.com

    Support the show

    For more information on Make It Simple Ministries, head to https://makeitsimple.org/

    To support Make It Simple, head here: Support the show

    Buy your copy of Junk Drawer Jesus wherever books are sold.
    Show More Show Less
    43 mins
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