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Thinking Out Loud with Walt McFadden

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Walt McFadden, Pastor of Cityview Church in Minneapolis, is a no-nonsense kind of guy who takes no prisoners when it comes to the Truth. Pastor Walt likes to ‘Think Out Loud’ about the Bible and how it can impact a community through the proper application of Spiritual Principles. You will find an honest response to some of the most difficult questions facing Christians today.

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Did Christmas Change Everything?

December 13, 2023 19:39 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

Pastor Walt Thinks Out Loud and asks did Christmas change everything? Yes, it changed time itself, how we track time. The birth of Jesus Christ brought us the time before Christ and the time of the year of our Lord. The cultural upheaval that Christianity brought to the world in a good way … good for the whole of civilization. We celebrate the Christmas holiday, the tree, the gifts, the dinner …  all are good, but they don't take on the meaning of the greatest story ever told. We need to get...

The Spirit of Despair

October 20, 2023 14:17 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Pastor Walt Thinks Out Loud and tells us if you have no hope you are in despair. God did not intend for us to have no hope, but many people don't have hope. You feel hopeless, nobody cares, nobody is interested in you, you've experienced all kinds of things, all kinds of people, but something is missing in your life. Those in despair have no hope about their marriage, no hope about their children, their health, their finances, their job, their profession, no hope about their future, about li...

There is Hope in the Land

July 28, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Pastor Walt Thinks Out Loud and asks what is contributing to the lack of hope in the land? Well, most people don’t know why the church exists or what is the purpose of the church. Pastor Walt tells us that the mission of the church is the Great Commission, and intergenerational discipleship is the goal of the church. Many people say there are a number of reasons they don’t go to church. Pastor Walt tells us of a few … they don't find a loving, serving community, they don’t see the active rol...

Urban Ministry, Part 7

April 28, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Pastor Walt continues Thinking Our Loud on Urban Ministry. In this episode, he tells us that the multi-cultural church is the future. So, should every church pursue this? Churches need to represent their community, need to recognize that the urban community has expanded. Churches need to provide the community and families with answers to their questions about the Gospel. The Gospel is for every person, every creed, color, and race. Jesus tells us to preach the Gospel to every corner of the e...

Urban Ministry, Part 6

March 31, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Pastor Walt continues Thinking Out Loud on Urban Ministry. In this episode, Pastor Walt tells us that urban communities are growing and will continue to grow. He explains that culture is not neutral, and there are many cultures around us now … both good and bad. We practice Kingdom culture, and we have to work towards His Kingdom culture. The church needs bold teachings and bold preaching. This takes courage, and a willing congregation. You have to question everything you believe … does it l...

The Reality of Abortion

March 10, 2023 14:22 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

In this Thinking Out Loud episode, Larry Kutzler talks with Liz, a woman who had an abortion 10 years ago. Liz gives her testimony about her abortion experience. Larry asks Liz if having an abortion was the right decision for her. Liz tells us her decision to have an abortion was not the right decision … absolutely not. Liz shares that she knew in her heart it was not the right decision, but she surrounded herself with people who supported her decision, who helped her feel her decision was r...

Institutional Evil

February 10, 2023 13:37 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

In this Thinking Out Loud episode, Pastor Walt talks about the evil in our institutions. Evil has strong power and influence over earthly governments. In America, we are moving from a Christian nation to a pagan nation. The church doesn’t talk about this, but it's Biblical that we are in a battle and a war. We war against principalities and powers. We face an enemy and that enemy is infiltrating our governments. The writing is on the wall for America in a culture that's trying to squeeze out...

Urban Ministry, Part 5

February 03, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Pastor Walt continues Thinking Out Loud on Urban Ministry. In this episode, Pastor Walt explains that cities have been with us since the beginning of time. In the early days, cities were where all the commerce and military strength resided. Ultimately, these cities collectively turned into states and then nations. Cities continue to grow and in the next decade 70% of the world’s population will leave in cities. How will that impact how we live? What will be the challenges we face? For the ch...

Urban Ministry, Part 4

January 13, 2023 15:17 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Pastor Walt continues Thinking Out Loud on Urban Ministry. In this episode, Pastor Walt delves deep into the Biblical accounts of cities … how they were developed, who developed them, and why they developed them. Cities started being developed in Genesis. Babel was a city that built a tower and Satan was the developer. Satan wanted to be on the throne of the city, to sit on the top of the tower. The real power of the culture is in the cities. Cities control the region with their pollical pow...

Urban Ministry, Part 3

January 06, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Pastor Walt continues Thinking Out Loud on Urban Ministry. He tells us that there are misconceptions about what urban means and urban is changing. The minority is the majority … there is no majority, only minority. We must find new ways to engage with those in our urban centers. The Bible addresses these issues, and the answers are simple but complex. Listen in as Pastor Walt tells us the purpose of the Urban Ministry. Visit Walt McFadden at Cityview Church

Urban Ministry, Part 2

December 09, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Pastor Walt continues Thinking Out Loud on Urban Ministry. Pastor Walt tells us that we are not battling with people or God … we are battling with evil. Knowing this changes our response to attacks, turmoil, and hardship. The church is waking up to the reality of spiritual warfare. Pastor Walt tells us that there are ‘powers’ that influence and control our urban communities. What are these powers? What can we do about them? How do they affect our urban ministries? Listen in as Pastor Walt an...

Urban Ministry

November 11, 2022 14:36 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Pastor Walt explains that the core, the center of the city is the metropolitan area, the urban area. Urban areas have commerce, city government, and a diverse, multi-cultural population living in close proximity. In an urban area, things change rapidly with constant change, and the church is always adapting and adjusting. Does the church stay or go? An urban center ministry is vital to the church. How does the church deal with issues directly affecting the urban ministry, such as, multi-cult...

The Woundedness of Men, Part 9

October 07, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Pastor Walt continues Thinking Out Loud on the Woundedness of Men. In this episode, Pastor Walt tells us that men struggle with their identity. For most men, their identity comes from what they do, what they have, and even what they drive. A man’s identity is critical for his self-esteem, his perspective on how he fits into society, and how he sees women. Why do men struggle with who they are? Compared to women, men really are simple creatures … all they want is to be fed, entertained, and l...

The Woundedness of Men, Part 8

September 23, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Pastor Walt continues Thinking Out Loud on the Woundedness of Men. Pastor Walt tells us that men struggle with insecurity. Why do men feel so insecure? It stems from their wounds, the wounds from the father, other men, women. Men struggle with criticism and rejection. They are intimated by men they see as successful, and feel that other men are better than they are. Men feel like outsiders, like they don’t fit it. Men who reflect on an unfair past hinder their future. Men thrive in victim ho...

The Woundedness of Men, Part 7

September 16, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Pastor Walt continues Thinking Out Loud on the Woundedness of Men. Pastor Walt tells us that wounded men have characteristics that have developed as a result of their woundedness … they can’t have intimacy with other men, they can’t receive correction from older men, they don’t have self-esteem, they have no confidence, they are confused, they don’t know what their role in the home or society is. Pastor Walt shares that the church can help wounded men heal from and be free of these character...

The Woundedness of Men, Part 6

September 09, 2022 16:08 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Pastor Walt continues Thinking Out Loud on the Woundedness of Men. In this episode, Pastor Walt shares that women say they feel safer with other women than they do with men. Women say with other women they don’t have to worry about a man who is not caring and using his power in fits of rage. Pastor Walt says that this is a fallen world, and there is a divide and a conflict between men and women. Satan has done a good job of going after the family. God designed the family and men are to be th...

The Woundedness of Men, Part 5

September 02, 2022 12:55 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Pastor Walt continues Thinking Out Loud on the Woundedness of Men. Pastor Walt asks what do women really want from men? Women say they want a men who can stand up to her, who can stand up for her, who can say no to her, a man who is authentic, who is congruent, who is secure in himself, a man who doesn’t compromise his own values, who asks for clarification, who doesn’t make assumptions, a man who can lead the relationship, who can make decisions, who has his own opinions … a man she can tru...

The Woundedness of Men, Part 4

August 26, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

Pastor Walt continues Thinking Out Loud on the Woundedness of Men. Pastor Walt tells us that God did not mess up … we, as a society mess up. This generation of men is vastly different than previous generations. 100 years ago, men needed each other, worked together, talked together, interacted with one another … not now, not in these generations. This generation is compassionate, less judgmental, and more connected to society … but they are not connected to other men. Even the Bible is genera...

Discipleship

August 19, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MB

So, what is a disciple? First and foremost, a disciple is a follower of Jesus Christ. Are you a disciple? Are you really following Jesus Christ? Pastor Walt thinks out loud and tells us that being a follower of Jesus Christ will cost us something. It will cost us our time, our energy, and our life.  Visit Walt McFadden at Cityview Church

Gnosticism

August 12, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

What is Gnosticism? Pastor Walt tells us that it is the belief that the flesh is evil and the spirit is good. So, why talk about a subject like Gnosticism in the church? It is really relevant to our lives? The Writers of the New Testament addressed the subject of Gnosticism and the problems and extremes that came out of it. Pastor Walt challenges us to learn something new and something fresh here … listen in and be challenged! Visit Walt McFadden at Cityview Church

Post-Tribulation

August 05, 2022 20:56 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

In this episode, Pastor Walt thinks out loud on the subject of Post-Tribulation. Christians believe that Jesus Christ is coming back. But, there is room for disagreement on the subject of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Pastor Walt shares his personal views on this subject, and that his study of the Book of Daniel convinced him that the Post-Tribulation view is his personal view. Jesus talked about His return all the time. Why doesn’t the church talk about His return? Visit Walt McFadden...

The Woundedness of Men Part 3

July 29, 2022 15:10 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Pastor Walt continues Thinking Out Loud on the Woundedness of Men. Pastor Walt speaks directly to men and shares the men’s hearts are wounded. Young men haven’t learned to receive correction. The father is the one the son watches. The father is the one who teaches the son. But, many fathers are missing in the family. God created the family unit and that was His plan, but when you have the head of the family missing, something is missing in the family. The son hasn’t learned how to connect wi...

The Woundedness of Men, Part 2

July 22, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Pastor Walt continues Thinking Out Loud on the Woundedness of Men. Real men are supposed to be strong, courageous, competent, and masterful. Real men are not supposed to show emotions, just keep it all bottled up inside. Real men don't eat quiche. Most men don’t have any male friends, they don’t know how to be a friend to other men. Most men don’t know how to engage other men … they just talk about sports or politics but nothing meaningful. How are men supposed to relate to one another? How ...

The Woundedness of Men, Part 1

July 15, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

In this episode, Pastor Walt shares that it's not a man's world anymore. Men seem to be less like men, and men have been emasculated for several decades. Pastor Walt asks why would a man want to be more effeminate? This is Satan’s strategy. His strategy is to confuse and counterfeit what God has created. Pastor Walt tells us that men are actually looking for clear direction. Men who are leaders in the church need to give men clear direction, and if men accept the direction, things will chang...

Socialism

July 08, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

In this episode, Pastor Walt provides us with an in-depth history lesson on socialism and communism and helps us understand that the prelude for both systems were brutal, oppressive governments. Socialism in our culture is very different than the socialism described in the Bible. Our worldview is formed more by our political leanings than the Bible’s worldview. He discusses that socialism has to get rid of God at some time, because in order to function, the system needs to have its subjects’...

Immigration

July 01, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Immigration is a troubling and difficult issue for Christians in America. Pastor Walt thinks out loud and gives us a very easy solution to the immigration issue, but this solution is too difficult for politicians. Different countries have different responses to their immigration issues, and the United States is not tyrannical to illegal immigrants. Over the years, Presidents have dealt in different ways with America’s immigration issue … some with good results, some not so good results. Does...

Discernment

June 24, 2022 13:27 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

What is discernment? In this episode, Pastor Walt thinks out loud and helps us understand what discernment is. He explains that discernment is the ability to differentiate between what is of God and what is not of God. There are two sides … God and Good, Satan and Evil. Satan actually presents himself as a righteous entity, so how do we know when we’re on the right side of truth? You’ll find that Satan takes the truth of God and turns it into a lie. But, he clothes those lies with religious ...

Despair

June 17, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

We have an epidemic of despair in our culture. People from all walks of life and all ages are experiencing despair. Mental illness is rising in our country, and in some areas suicide rates are higher than homicide rates. Why? Why now? What's the change that people feel in our culture now? In this episode, Pastor Walt thinks out loud and helps us understand what's happening in our culture now that's causing so much despair. Visit Walt McFadden at Cityview Church

Homosexuality and the Church

June 10, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

More and more people everywhere are accepting homosexuality. Today, more than half of Christians agree with same sex marriage. Why is this such a big issue for the church? History shows that homosexuality has not been good for any culture. Why should the church be concerned? Because of moral rot in society. There will come a tipping point in our culture, but the voices sounding the alarm now will not be around when that tipping point occurs. The church needs to be the moral voice in society....

You’re Good

June 03, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

You think your good. I’ve got bad news … you are not good. God created everything and said it is good. Then God created man and said it is very good. And then right away, man messed everything up. Most people think they're pretty good. That’s the kind of message they hear in church … that they’re so good. We want to be told we’re good, we don’t want to be told we’re a sinner. That's one of the key problems with the church today ... telling us we’re so good. Pastor Walt helps us to understand...

The Gospel of Luke

May 06, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 60.2 MB

In this Thinking Out Loud episode, Pastor Walt introduces us to Luke. The Apostle Luke wrote the Gospel According to Luke, as well as the Book of Acts. He was a Gentile and a physician who writes an historical account of periods of time and historical figures in those periods of time. Luke writes of the origins, birth, ministry, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ. His methodical approach to his writings provides us with reports far more about Jesus’ life than all the other Go...

The Horror of The Cross

April 15, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

In this episode, Riley Carpenter talks about the horror of The Cross. The heart of Christianity is The Cross of Christ. The horror of The Cross is that it is a horrific event, and it was done to Christ … for us. Christ suffers greatly at the height of the horror, and His suffering was for us. Do you think you can perfectly obey the Law of God? You can do good deeds, but if you don’t believe in Jesus, you are cursed. What are you trusting in that will save you? Only your belief in Jesus will ...

The Prophecy of Simeon

April 08, 2022 13:31 - 17 minutes - 7.98 MB

In this episode, Pastor Brandon Porter talks about the prophecy of Simeon. In the Gospel of Luke, he writes about Simeon. Simeon was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. God had revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. The Spirit led him to the Temple, so when Mary and Joseph came to present the baby Jesus as the law required, Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, and said that he...

The Word of God

April 01, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MB

Pastor Walt asks are we taking Scripture seriously? The Word of God is the only rule to direct us on how we can glory Him. To fear God and obey God is the whole duty of man. The Bible was taught differently in the early church than taught now … if taught at all. So, if the Bible is taught, what is the expectation of the listeners? In today’s church, there is no expectation of the listener, no expectation of transformation. The early church taught the Bible as an apprenticeship to the listene...

Passing the Vision

March 25, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MB

In this Thinking Out Loud episode, Pastor Walt talks about passing the vision … passing the vision to the next generation. Jesus passed the vision to His disciples. The church needs succession plans, plans to pass the vision of the Gospel to the next generation. The Elders of the church need to share their wisdom … wisdom which comes from experience and years of following the Lord. This sharing of wisdom is passing the vision to the next generation. Visit Walt McFadden at Cityview Church

Little Sins

March 18, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MB

In this episode, Pastor Walt thinks out loud about little sins. Little sins in the hands of leaders can be big sins. Some pastors don’t follow the Scripture mandate, we need to have leaders who follow Scriptures. We may say that we’d do or not do a certain thing … until we get in the pressure cooker. Then we compromise … if you compromise in one area, you’ll compromise in other areas. It's time to come clean about your little sins … little sins lead to bigger sins. Visit Walt McFadden at Ci...

Mentorship

March 11, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MB

Pastor Walt thinks out loud about mentorship. Wisdom can be attained from older Christians, and older Christians need to grow in wisdom. Older women need to mentor younger women, and older men need to mentor younger men. Everyone in the church is to be a disciple, to stop just drinking it in and start being a teacher. We are to walk in Jesus’ steps. The church needs to lift up their eyes and be aware of who needs mentoring. We are to learn how to mentor and who to mentor. Visit Walt McFadde...

The Gospel

March 04, 2022 15:23 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MB

In this Thinking Out Loud episode, Pastor Walt McFadden talks about the Gospel. What does Pastor Walt mean by the Gospel? The Gospel is God’s plan for eternity. Most pastors are free lancing, coming up with their own version of Christianity. Society has taken the direction that we believe what we want, and this has slipped into the church. But the Gospel is a specific message and a specific path to God. We can’t deviate from the message of the Gospel. People are looking for truth … they may ...

To Be a Disciple is to Make Disciples

February 25, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MB

Pastor Walt thinks out loud on being a disciple. Churches have a problem with walking their talk … the cure is discipleship. We are on a mission from God … to go forth and make disciples. Discipleship requires shepherding the flock, guiding the flock, training them in the Gospel, raising them up, so they in turn become disciples of Jesus who will then also make more disciples of Jesus. This is not to control others, it’s to educate them and to mentor them in being a disciple. They in turn, w...

Be Bold

February 18, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MB

In this Thinking Out Loud episode, Pastor Walt tell us that we are to be bold. In Jesus’ day, Christians were fearful of being persecuted. Still today, in some places in the world, Christians are fearful of being persecuted. But, the world is looking for answers. We need to be bold in our testimony of the Gospel. The Holy Spirit gives us boldness! This is the time to be bold, the time to speak out, the time to identify with Jesus … the time to be a bold Christian. Visit Walt McFadden at Cit...

Fearfulness

February 11, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MB

Pastor Walt thinks out loud and tells us that we are a nation of fear. Why all this fear? The Bible tells us to fear God and heed His commandments … but we’ve decided not to do that. Fear is everywhere. We’re afraid of COVID, afraid of racial tension, afraid of the riots in our country, afraid of going to war, afraid of nuclear war, afraid of global warming. We wonder what the future holds for us, what will happen to our country. Fear is always going to be around us. Fear is nothing new for ...

Flee and Pursue

February 04, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MB

In this Thinking Out Loud episode, Pastor Walt tells us we must flee and we must pursue. What are we to flee from? What are we to pursue? We are to flee from false teachings and false teachers. We are to pursue righteous, Godliness, faith, love, gentleness, and steadfastness. Flee and pursue are aggressive terms and bear heavy responsibility. Pastor Walt shares the who, what, why, where, when, and how of these aggressive terms. Visit Walt McFadden at Cityview Church

Godliness

January 28, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MB

So, what is Godliness? Acting in accordance with the nature of God. Preaching Godliness is risky for most pastors, but the Cityview Church congregation hungers for truth … and Pastor Walt gives them truth. Pastor Walt shares that he just knows when he’s connecting with his congregation. They are tuned in and engaged, and regularly give him feedback … both good and bad! The church, as a whole, has done a poor job of connecting our daily lives back to Christ. It’s more about behavior modificat...

Deception

January 07, 2022 14:02 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MB

In this Thinking Out Loud episode, Pastor Walt talks about deception. Deception starts with a good idea then turns it into false teaching. So, how do we protect ourselves against deception? How do we know what is false teaching? It has a lot to do with ourselves, with what resonates with us, with what appeals to our belief system. We can’t seem to resist what we are attracted to. False teachings can be provocative, interesting … they seem to be the latest and greatest. But, when we get out o...

The Last Days

December 31, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MB

Pastor Walt thinks out loud and asks are we in the last hours of the last days of the last days? Well, from the birth of Jesus until the return of Jesus is the last days. Jesus warns us to pay attention and not get distracted by world events or false teachers. So, what’s the ultimate sign of the last days? The Gospel goes out to the ends of the earth. And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. ~Matthew 24:14 ...

The Incarnation

December 24, 2021 15:22 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MB

In this Thinking Out Loud episode, Pastor Walt talks about the incarnation. What is the incarnation? Incarnation means in the flesh … God becoming flesh. God became a man in Jesus to restore the image of God on man. That’s a mystery … the mystery of Godliness is God’s plan. What about the mystery of false teachings? How do we know what is false and what is true? We can’t learn to discern just from going to church on Sunday. We need to have a personal, intense study of God’s Word every day. T...

Emotions

December 17, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MB

Pastor Walt thinks out loud about emotions. The emotions of anger, hurt, fear, anxiety, and guilt are pervasive in our young people. Our young people are suffering from anxiety and depression and have no hope. Many aren’t even sure they want to follow Jesus. They see themselves as victims. So, how can we help our young people? By telling them to care and do for others helps them to focus on others … not themselves. This will help them manage their emotions. And, the most important is to tell...

Doctrine

December 10, 2021 16:18 - 26 minutes - 12 MB

In this Thinking Out Loud episode, Pastor Walt talks about doctrine. He tells us that the church is out of order and it's time to bring it back in order. Doctrine is the values of the church. We have to be careful with different doctrines, but as long as we don’t stray from the Gospel we are staying focused on Christ. There are teachers and there are learners. Teachers need to teach the doctrine of the Gospel, and learners need to learn from the teachers. Visit Walt McFadden at Cityview Chu...

Kindness

November 19, 2021 14:51 - 21 minutes - 9.66 MB

In this Thinking Out Loud episode, Brandon Porter talks about kindness. Kindness doubles when you share it. Kindness reduces stress, anxiety, and depression. Both the giver and receiver of kindness are happier, contented, and feel loved. The Bible tells us that God has called us to be kind, to be kind as our Heavenly Father is kind. Kindness is a character of virtue and we are to teach the young to be kind. Visit Walt McFadden at Cityview Church

Ordination

October 29, 2021 19:38 - 24 minutes - 11 MB

Pastor Walt asks what qualifies you for ministry? He explains what the ordination of leadership in the church means. He tells us that leaders in the church must be the right kind of leader. One who is humble, and acknowledges that even their accomplishments are by God’s grace. Honest humility means you don’t placate, you confront issues head-on. You are meek, but meekness means peace through strength. You are peaceful, but at the same time you have strength to confront the issues that need t...