Continuing in Ephesians 1:1–17, we look at the down payment of our inheritance through the Holy Spirit. This promise is more than words—it is a guarantee that our future with Christ is secure. Explore how this eternal assurance fills us with lasting hope and confidence today.To learn more about the ministry, visit www.iammatthewministries.com. If you’d like to partner with us in sharing the hope of Christ, you can also give through Venmo @IAmMatthewMinistries.

In this episode, we open Ephesians 1:1–17 and uncover the spiritual blessings God has given us in Christ. From being chosen to being redeemed, Paul shows us the riches of His grace. Discover how these blessings anchor our hope and remind us of who we are in Him.If you’d like to support the ministry, visit our website at www.iammatthewministries.com or give directly through Venmo @IAmMatthewMinistries. Your support helps us continue sharing the message of hope in Christ.

Shame is one of the strongest chains that keeps Christians trapped in hidden sexual sin. But the hope of the gospel is this: there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). In this episode of the I Am Matthew Podcast, we explore the difference between shame and conviction, how shame fuels the cycle of sexual sin, and how the grace of Jesus offers true freedom.We’ll look at the woman caught in adultery in John 8, the weight of secrecy, and how to move from hiding in shame to walking in the light of God’s forgiveness. Whether you’ve struggled with pornography, sexual addiction, or hidden desires, this conversation will remind you that you are not beyond hope.✨ Key takeaways:Why shame keeps us stuck in sinThe transforming power of grace over guiltHow confession and community break shame’s gripFinding your identity in Christ, not in failureIt’s time to step out of the shadows and into the hope that only Jesus brings.🌐 Learn more: www.IAmMatthew.org💙 Support the ministry: Venmo @IAmMatthewMinistries#HopeInChrist #ShameVsGrace #SexualSin #ChristianPodcast #FreedomInChrist #OvercomingShame #HiddenSin