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The MATTHEW MINISTRIES MATTERS show’s main goal is to teach topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective and help listeners to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives.  The show’s format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, and guest teachers, or a combination of both.

Susan Townsend grew up in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania where she learned good values and work ethic. After graduating from West Chester State College, she taught tenth grade biology at a high school in Fairview Village, PA.  After two years teaching school, she joined the U.S. Navy where she served for twenty years, retiring as a Commander.  She and her late husband, John Townsend co-founded Matthew 25:34-40 Ministries where they had missions in Ukraine and India that they visited many times over the years.  Susan made nine trips to China to deliver Bibles.  She and John provided worship services at jails, convalescent homes, and the local rescue mission.  When her husband passed away, she reworked the ministry and changed the name to Matthew Ministries.  As a new radio personality, she can draw from her many unique experiences to do her show, “Matthew Ministries Matters.”

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What God Wants us to Be - Be Patient

Monday, February 16, 2026

Susan Townsend continues the series, “What God Wants Us to Be.”  This lesson is "Be Patient." God’s patience is His sovereign, purposeful restraint in the unfolding of His will and timing. Patience for people is the Spirit-enabled ability to endure delays, difficulties, trials, and unmet expectations without frustration, anxiety, or complaint. It is trusting God’s timing and purposes in every situation, choosing calmness and steadfastness instead of rushing, reacting, or giving way to anger.

MATTHEW MINISTRIES MATTERS lessons aid listeners to practically apply the teachings to their everyday lives.   

“What God Wants Us to Be: Be Forgiving”

Monday, February 9, 2026

Susan Townsend continues the series, “What God Wants Us to Be.”  This lesson is Be Forgiving. Godly forgiving means that He removes our sin, cancels our debt, and restores our relationship with Him. He no longer holds our sin against us. Biblical forgiveness, as God calls His people to practice it, is the willing decision to release an offender from the debt of wrongdoing, to let go of resentment and the desire for vengeance, and to extend grace and mercy in love, just as God in Christ has forgiven us.

MATTHEW MINISTRIES MATTERS lessons aid listeners to practically apply its teachings to their everyday lives.   

What God Wants Us to Be - Be Thankful

Monday, February 2, 2026

Townsend continues the series, “What God Wants Us to Be.”  This lesson is Be Thankful. To be thankful is to live with a heart that recognizes God as the source of every good gift. Biblical thankfulness is not merely an emotional response to an outcome or benefit in our favor. It is a settled attitude of gratitude that acknowledges God’s goodness, remembers His faithfulness, and trusts Him in every season of life.

MATTHEW MINISTRIES MATTERS lessons aid listeners to practically apply its teachings to their everyday lives.   

Website: https://www.matthewministries.org/

What God Wants Us to Be -Be Faithful

Monday, January 26, 2026

Susan Townsend continues the series, “What God Wants Us to Be.”  This lesson is Be Faithful.  In Scripture, faithfulness describes steadfast loyalty, unwavering trustworthiness, and consistent obedience to God over time. It means remaining firm in one’s commitment, even when circumstances are difficult or obedience comes at a cost. True biblical faithfulness is more than a feeling or good intention, it is a settled devotion expressed through perseverance, integrity, and obedience. At its core, faithfulness reflects God’s own character: He is dependable, unchanging in His promises, and constant in His love. When God calls His people to be faithful, He invites us to mirror His reliability by walking steadily with Him, trusting Him fully, and honoring Him in every season of life.

MATTHEW MINISTRIES MATTERS lessons aid listeners to practically apply its teachings to their everyday lives. 

Website: https://www.matthewministries.org/

What God Wants Us to Be - Be Strong

Monday, January 19, 2026

In Scripture, being strong is not about relying on human power, physical ability, or personal strength. Biblical strength comes from the Lord Himself.

We'll show you how, from the Old and New Testaments.

Topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective will be taught and listeners will be encouraged to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives.  The show’s format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, and guest teachers, or a combination of both. 

Website: https://www.matthewministries.org/

 

"What God Wants Us to Be": Be Loving

Monday, January 12, 2026

We are continuing the series entitled, “What God Wants Us to Be.” In each episode, we will learn what God expects from us by looking at every verse in Scripture that tells us to “Be this” or “Be that.”  This episode will explore the topic, “Be Loving.”  We will cover four types of love: agape, phileo, eros, and storge. 

Topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective will be taught and listeners will be encouraged to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives.  The show’s format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, and guest teachers, or a combination of both. 

Website: https://www.matthewministries.org/

 

What God Wants Us to Be: Be Fruitful

Monday, January 5, 2026

We are continuing the series entitled, “What God Wants Us to Be.” In each episode, we will learn what God expects from us by looking at every verse in Scripture that tells us to “Be this” or “Be that.”  This episode will explore the topic, “Be Fruitful.”  To be fruitful means to live a life that produces visible, God-honoring results. Character, conduct, and works flow from abiding in Him and aligning with His will. If we live our lives submitted to His will and His Word, this will bring glory to Him and spiritual benefit to others.

Topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective will be taught and listeners will be encouraged to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives.  The show’s format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, guest teachers, or a combination of both. 

Website: https://www.matthewministries.org/

What God Wants Us to Be: Be Angry | 12.27.25

Monday, December 29, 2025

We are continuing a new series entitled, “What God Wants Us to Be.” In each episode, we will learn what God expects from us by looking at every verse in Scripture that tells us to “Be this” or “Be that.”  This episode will explore the topic, “Be Angry.”  Anger is a strong inner response of the heart to what is perceived as wrong, unjust, or offensive.  It is a powerful emotion given by God, designed to react against sin and evil, not to promote personal revenge or uncontrolled rage.

Topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective will be taught and listeners will be encouraged to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives.  The show’s format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, and guest teachers, or a combination of both. 

Website: https://www.matthewministries.org/

 

  

What God Wants Us to Be: Be Courageous | 12.20.25

Monday, December 22, 2025

We are beginning a new series entitled, “What God Wants Us to Be.” In each episode, we will learn what God expects from us by looking at every verse in Scripture that tells us to “Be this” or “Be that.”  This episode will explore the topic, “Be Courageous.”  Courage is the God-given strength of heart and mind to obey the Lord, stand firm in truth, and move forward in faith, even when circumstances are fearful, costly, or uncertain. 

 

Topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective will be taught and listeners will be encouraged to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives.  The show’s format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, and guest teachers, or a combination of both. 

 

 

Website: https://www.matthewministries.org/

God is Holy | 12.13.25

Monday, December 15, 2025

The attribute of God being Holy reveals that He is utterly set apart: completely pure, completely righteous, and completely unlike anything in this sinful world.  God’s holiness speaks of His perfect moral purity, His absolute goodness, and His radiant majesty that has no defect, no darkness, and no sin.   We also include an update on the current needs of our ministries in India."

Topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective will be taught and listeners will be encouraged to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives. The show's format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, and guest teachers, or a combination of both.

Website:
https://www.matthewministries.org/

 

God is Righteous | 12.05.25

Monday, December 8, 2025

The attribute of God being Righteous means that everything about Him is right. His thoughts are right, His ways are right, His judgments are right, and His standards are right. We also include an update on the current needs of our ministries in India."

Topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective will be taught and listeners will be encouraged to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives. The show's format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, and guest teachers, or a combination of both.

Website:
https://www.matthewministries.org/

Message From Neal Pirolo - "Sit, Walk, Stand" | 11.29.25

Monday, December 1, 2025

Neal Pirolo, Founding President of Emmaus Road International, shares a lesson entitled "Sit, Walk, Stand," in which he explains how believers cand stand firm against the enemy. We also include an update on the current needs of our ministries in India.

Topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective will be taught and listeners will be encouraged to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives. The show's format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, and guest teachers, or a combination of both.

Website:
https://www.matthewministries.org/

Message from Neal Pirolo - Forgiveness | 11.22.25

Monday, November 24, 2025

Neal Pirolo, Founding President of Emmaus Road International, presents a teaching on forgiveness, illustrated through the biblical account of Onesimus and Philemon. We also include an update on the current needs of our ministries in India.

Topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective will be taught and listeners will be encouraged to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives. The show's format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, and guest teachers, or a combination of both.

Website:
https://www.matthewministries.org/

Interview with Neal Pirolo, Emmaus Road International | 11.15.25

Monday, November 17, 2025

This program features an interview with Neal Pirolo, Founding President of Emmaus Road International. The discussion highlights the history and present mission of this outstanding ministry, along with insights from Neal's many years of ministry experience.

You'll also hear a report on the ongoing needs in India. 

Topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective will be taught and listeners will be encouraged to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives. The show's format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, and guest teachers, or a combination of both.

Website:
https://www.matthewministries.org/

God our Deliverer | 11.08.25

Monday, November 10, 2025

In today's study we examine God's attribute as our deliverer, not just in the physical realm, but also in the Spiritual as well.

Topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective will be taught and listeners will be encouraged to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives. The show's format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, and guest teachers, or a combination of both.

Website:
https://www.matthewministries.org/

God is Spirit | 11.01.25

Monday, November 3, 2025

The attribute of God being Spirit means that His nature is not physical but spiritual. He is the living, personal Being who is unlimited by time, space, or matter. We also include an update on the current needs of our ministries in India."

Topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective will be taught and listeners will be encouraged to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives. The show's format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, and guest teachers, or a combination of both.

Website:
https://www.matthewministries.org/

God is Light | 10.25.25

Monday, October 27, 2025

What does it mean that God is light? From this study we learn that in Scripture, light represents much more than illumination. It teaches us a number of things about the Character of God.

We also include an update on the current needs of our ministries in India."

Topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective will be taught and listeners will be encouraged to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives. The show's format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, and guest teachers, or a combination of both.

Website:
https://www.matthewministries.org/

God is Our Savior and Redeemer | 10.18.25

Monday, October 20, 2025

The attribute of God being Redeemer reveals that when we call God our Redeemer, we declare that He paid the price to deliver us from the bondage of sin and restore us to Himself. Scripture calls God our Savior because He rescues His people from sin, death, and judgment. We also include an update on the current needs of our ministries in India."

Topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective will be taught and listeners will be encouraged to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives. The show's format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, and guest teachers, or a combination of both.

Website:
https://www.matthewministries.org/

God is our Father |10.11.25

Monday, October 13, 2025

The attribute of God being our Father means that we belong to Him, walk under His guidance, are kept safe by His care, and gently shaped by His love to grow into the people He created us to be.  We will explore Scriptural examples of God being our Father. We also include an update on the current needs of our ministries in India."

Topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective will be taught and listeners will be encouraged to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives. The show's format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, and guest teachers, or a combination of both.

Website:
https://www.matthewministries.org/

 

God is our Shepherd | 10.04.25

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

The attribute of God being our Shepherd reveals that He is the One who provides, protects, guides, and watches over us, His flock, with unfailing love.  We will explore Scriptural examples of God being our shepherd. We also include an update on the current needs of our ministries in India."

Topics of interest from a Scriptural perspective will be taught and listeners will be encouraged to practically apply what they hear to their everyday lives. The show's format will be teaching, interviewing local missionaries, ministries, and guest teachers, or a combination of both.

Website:
https://www.matthewministries.org/

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