SPECIAL GUEST, Rev. Sam Reinhard!

How do you preach Matthew 18 without missing the point? Pastor Sam Reinhard breaks down the parable of the unmerciful servant, and the conversation quickly turns into a gripping look at debt, forgiveness, and why the Gospel never stops being astonishing.

Pastor Matt and Pastor Sam Reinhard unpack the text behind the sermon, but this is about more than one passage. It is a candid, practical conversation about how pastors actually read Scripture, what they look for on the first, second, and third pass, and how they move from “what does this say?” to “what do my people need to hear?”

You’ll discover:
– Why the servant’s impossible debt is meant to feel absurd
– How spiritual debt dwarfs even the most overwhelming financial burdens
– Why preachers need to know their people, not just their text
– How Sam’s sermon writing has changed since seminary, from long, everything-I-know sermons to tighter messages built around one clear theme
– Why the most familiar words in church can become dangerously normal if we stop hearing them as good news

Matt and Sam also reflect on the childlike posture Jesus calls for earlier in Matthew 18, the danger of becoming the one who “chokes” others while forgetting what has been forgiven, and the humbling reality of preaching week after week. Along the way, they revisit their years of ministry together, the joy of shared theological wrestling, and the surprising way a “bologna sandwich” can still feed a starving world.

If you preach, teach, or just need a fresh reminder of how radical forgiveness really is, this one hits hard. It is especially valuable for anyone who wants to understand sermon preparation, Gospel-centered preaching, and the difference between knowing a text and letting it shape you.

Perfect for pastors, church leaders, and anyone who needs to hear the Gospel like it is brand new again.