Matt Petty
Co-Host of Burnt Hickory | Sermons
Matt Petty has been leading church ministries since 1997 and has seen thousands of students and adults give their lives to Jesus and begin to serve God. Matt joined the Pastoral team of Burnt Hickory in July of 2001 as the Student Pastor.
For 18 years Matt has given leadership to the RADIATE students and staff team that walks with middle school, high school, and college-aged students here at Burnt Hickory. Matt has been a key leader in student ministry here in this community as well as in the state of Georgia and nation. His love of the next generation has been on display consistently within and outside the walls of Burnt Hickory.
Matt is a native of Cobb county, and one of his desires as Senior Pastor is to see all people of his home in West Cobb and Paulding County know Jesus, serve Jesus, and for the church to be a place of love and healing that Burnt Hickory has been since its beginning.
Matt is married to his college love, Melissa, and has two boys Blake and Dalton. If not doing ministry at BHBC, you can usually find the Petty family on a sports field somewhere in Georgia or enjoying all things outdoors. Matt has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of West Georgia in Business Finance, and Masters from Liberty University in Theology.
Matt Petty has hosted 212 Episodes.
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Preach it, Peter | Spirit, Power & The Church
Episode | August 24th, 2025 | 41 mins 23 secs
baptist, bible, biblical teaching, bold faith, church, early church, gospel clarity, new believers, preaching, scripture, sermon, spirit-filled life
Peter’s first sermon after Pentecost wasn’t just bold, it was Spirit-led and life-changing. That invitation still stands for us today.
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The Day It All Changed | Spirit, Power & The Church
Episode | August 17th, 2025 | 41 mins 38 secs
baptist, bible, church, empowered faith, everyday faith, god’s timing, living with purpose, new testament church, preaching, scripture, sermon, spirit-led living, walking in truth
What changed at Pentecost? Everything. The Spirit moved in, not around us, but in us. That shift still changes how we live today.
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Overwhelmed, But Still Making Good Decisions | Spirit, Power & The Church
Episode | August 10th, 2025 | 42 mins 13 secs
baptist, bible, biblical clarity, burnt hickory podcast, christian podcast, church, faith growth, overwhelmed life, preaching, scripture, sermon, trusting god
Even when life is overwhelming, God gives us what we need to move forward. This message from Acts 1 offers six steps that lead to spiritual clarity and faithful decision-making.
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The Promised Spirit | Spirit, Power & The Church
Episode | August 3rd, 2025 | 43 mins 38 secs
acts series, baptist, bible, bible teaching, burnt hickory, christian podcast, church, faith podcast, faith walk, matt petty sermon, preaching, scripture, sermon, spirit-led
God didn’t just save you. He gave you His Spirit to live through you. This message kicks off our walk through Acts with a look at the promise and power of the Holy Spirit.
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Life Lessons from Hitting Rock Bottom | Summer of Psalms
Episode | June 29th, 2025 | 39 mins 52 secs
baptist, bible, burnt hickory, christian growth, christian podcast, church, david and bathsheba, faith podcast, healing from sin, hitting rock bottom, matt petty, preaching, scripture, second chances, sermon
Even at your lowest, God isn’t finished. Psalm 51 shows how grace meets us in failure and restores us with purpose.
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Hope Reminders | Summer of Psalms
Episode | June 22nd, 2025 | 40 mins 35 secs
baptist, bible, burnt hickory, christian hope, christian podcast, church, encouragement in christ, faith podcast, matt petty, preaching, scripture, sermon
Hope isn’t wishful thinking—it’s knowing who stands with you. This message from Psalm 121 reminds us that God is near, active, and faithful every step of the way.
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The Blessing Process | Summer of Psalms
Episode | June 15th, 2025 | 34 mins 30 secs
baptist, bible, blessed life, burnt hickory, christian podcast, church, generational impact, preaching, scripture, sermon, summer of psalms
God’s blessing isn’t random. It’s the result of fearing Him and walking in His ways. This message from Psalm 128 shows how obedience opens the door to joy, purpose, and generational impact.
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There is Joy in the SECOND CHANCES | Summer of Psalms
Episode | June 8th, 2025 | 39 mins 27 secs
baptist, bible, burnt hickory, christian podcast, church, grace and truth, preaching, repentance and joy, scripture, sermon, spiritual renewal
This week’s message from Psalm 32 reminds us that real joy follows real repentance. When we stop hiding and start being honest with God, we find freedom.
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Can I Really Be Happy | Summer of Psalms
Episode | June 1st, 2025 | 42 mins 29 secs
baptist, bible, biblical peace, burnt hickory, christian podcast, church, happiness in jesus, joy in hard times, matt petty, preaching, psalms, scripture, sermon, summer of psamls
True happiness isn’t found in circumstances or success. Psalm 1 shows us how lasting joy comes from being planted in God's Word and presence.
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Breakfast on the Beach ...Oh Peter | Restored & Sent
Episode | May 18th, 2025 | 42 mins 14 secs
baptist, bible, breakfast on the beach, christian podcast, church, encouragement, jesus forgives, john 21 message, peter in the bible, preaching, redemption, restored & sent, scripture, second chances, sermon, spiritual growth
Peter failed, ran, and denied Jesus, but Jesus didn’t leave him there. In this message from John 21, we see how Jesus restores Peter with grace and purpose. If you’ve ever needed a second chance, this is for you.
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Breakfast on the Beach | Restored and Sent
Episode | May 11th, 2025 | 39 mins 47 secs
baptist, bible, christian podcast, church, daily faith, discipleship, encouragement, forgiveness, jesus teaching, john 21, preaching, scripture, second chances, sermon
Ever felt like you’ve failed God and just wanted to go back to what’s familiar? In this message from John 21, we see how Jesus meets His disciples in that exact place, not with shame, but with restoration.
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Don’t Let Doubt Define or Defeat You | Restored & Sent
Episode | May 4th, 2025 | 36 mins 59 secs
authentic faith, baptist, bible, biblical thomas, christian community, christian doubt, church, dealing with doubt, discipleship, doubt as stepping stone, doubt to faith, doubting thomas, evidence for faith, faith journey, faith questions, honest faith, john 11:16, john 20, my lord my god, overcoming doubt, preaching, restored and sent, resurrection evidence, scripture, sermon, spiritual growth, thomas apostle, thomas confession, thomas disciple, thomas sacrifice
Ever felt like your doubts disqualify you from faith? Discover the complete story of Thomas, a disciple willing to die with Jesus before ever doubting Him. Learn why doubt is a universal Christian experience and how to prevent seasons of doubt from limiting your future walk with and effectiveness for Jesus.