Matt, together with his wife Zara, teaches Laidlaw’s youth-focussed Practical Theology papers in an adjunct position.

He is interested in how theology makes sense of the world around us and its integration with other disciplines such as philosophy, psychology and the sciences. His master's research on the French philosopher Blaise Pascal stems from his interest in embodied cognition and how what we do with our bodies creates a certain kind of knowledge. Matt has also presented research on the popular expressions of the anti-natalist movement in dialogue with a Christian theology of hope.

Matt has been doing youth ministry for over a decade in both Ōtautahi and Tāmaki Makaurau. He studied theology while working in youth development for the Salvation Army and a local youth trust in Christchurch. More recently Matt spent five years on the leadership team of Saint Augustine’s Anglican church in Auckland. Currently, Matt is a curate at Christchurch Transitional Cathedral where he thoroughly enjoys preaching, contemplative worship and diverse visitors.

When he’s not got his face in a book, Matt enjoys mixed martial arts, Xbox in moderation, the art of coffee making (and consuming), strumming a guitar and riling up his daughters Piper and Paige before bed.