Matt earned his MM in Music History and Literature from Sacramento State. When he's not dancing to pop music with his daughter, he teaches in the Music Department at National University.

Taking Sunday’s Grace to Monday’s Vocation

Music Matters: Healing for Two Devastating Sandys

Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”: 30 Years of Fear (but Fear Not)

Matthew Linder examines the continuing cultural legacy of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, and its themes of paranoia and fear.

Lecrae and Big K.R.I.T.: Presenting the Wrestle

According to guest contributer, Matthew Linder, Lecrae’s song-length partnership with mainstream rapper Big K.R.I.T. is a step toward creating more truthful Christian art.