Reflecting on Death & Heaven with pastor Matt McCullough - Episode 51

In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Matt McCullough, pastor of Edgefield Church in Nashville and author of Remember Heaven (releasing May 2025).

Matt shares insights from his first book, Remember Death, and how reflecting on death can be a path to deepening our hope in Christ. He discusses why we don’t like thinking about death, but also why it’s vital for our spiritual growth and identity. Matt also shares insights on his upcoming book and how reflecting on heaven and the afterlife can benefit our lives today.

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Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

Listen in to learn more :

(00:00) - Finding Hope in Everyday Life

(09:20) - Facing Death

(13:36) - The Impact of Remembering Death

(25:19) - The Weight of Death and Jesus

(37:17) - Discovering Hope in Eternal Life

(47:09) - Overcoming Anxiety

(55:05) - Renewing Hope Through Faith and Prayer

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Resources from Matt McCullough

Get a copy of Matt’s book, Remember Death: https://tinyurl.com/3kp25udc

Get a copy of Matt’s new book, Remember Heaven: https://tinyurl.com/2wtxyh6x

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