Author Archives: Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Mike Powers Interviews Max Lucado

Max Lucado has touched millions with his signature storytelling writing style. Awards and accolades follow Max with each book he writes. Max is the first author to win the Gold Medallion Christian Book of the Year three times—1999 for Just … Continue reading

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Transformed Podcast: Episode #039 – How Do We Choose Deacons?

John Maxwell reminds us that … * “The secure are into towels … The insecure are into titles. * The secure are people-conscious … The insecure are position conscious. * The secure want to add value to others … The … Continue reading

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Dr. Matthew Lee Smith interviews Patrick Morley, Ph.D.

Patrick Morley, Ph.D. Chairman and CEO, Man in the Mirror http://www.maninthemirror.org If you take virtually every problem in America today, at the root of it you will find the failure of a man (e.g. 93% of prisoners are male and … Continue reading

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Transformed Podcast: Episode #038 – What is the Key to Church Health and Growth?

Lyle Schaller calls attention to the fact that most churches in the United States reach a peak in size during their first twenty or thirty years and then either plateau or shrink in size. The reasoning is that while most … Continue reading

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Transformed Podcast: Episode #037 – For a Few Dollars More …

Ron tells us that recently … “A couple came into my dealership and picked out a car they wanted to purchase. When negotiations on the price came to standstill I was called in to try to close the deal. “We … Continue reading

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Transformed's Podcast Peer Award for Best Newbee!

Dr. Matthew Lee Smith poses with his trophy from the Winter 2008 Podcast Peer competition. The Transformed Podcast won Best Newbee podcast!

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Mike Powers interviews Recording Artist Matthew West

Matthew West Singer, Songwriter and Recording artist Since the 2003 release of his Universal South debut, Happy, Matthew West has been on a fast track to making music history. The project’s first single, “More,” held the #1 spot on R&R’s … Continue reading

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Transformed Podcast: Episode #036 – How Generous Are You?

Pastor Jan Hettinga tells us that, “The early church “had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need” (Acts 2:44-45). “No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but … Continue reading

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Transformed Podcast: Episode #035 – Will You Speak Boldly for Jesus?

As we spend time with Jesus we soon learn that a great spiritual battle exists all around us. One of the first things you learn about this spiritual life is that there are two sides – the side of Light … Continue reading

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Transformed Podcast: Episode #034 – Will You Stand for Jesus?

Elbert Hubbard has written, “The man who is anybody and who does anything is going to be criticized, vilified, and misunderstood. That is part of the penalty for greatness, and every man understands it; and understands, too, that it is … Continue reading

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