On episode one hundred and seventy six of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt returns from his clinic tour in Canada and rolls right into recording the episode with Tim (due to release the same day). Inspired by his time spent with eager young drummers; Matt talks about how nothing can rob him of how proud he is of what he brought to each session, because of the work he put in leading up. This spurs the guys into a conversion about having a passion and pride around all things drumming, including the process. Tim shares about his short vacation and how he was able to unplug. The guys talk about being bogged down by all of the responsibilities and expectations, and the difficulties they face when trying to reserve time for relaxation and restoration.

On episode one hundred and seventy five of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt tells a story about his missing wallet and Tim gears up for the end of the school year. Inspired by a recent lesson student inquiry, Matt and Tim talk about teaching drums and how it can benefit both the student and the teacher. Then Tim reads a short perspective on the common Christian phrase "love the sinner, hate the sin" and gives his take on being quick to judgement.

On episode one hundred and seventy four of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt talks about the newly released 10th August Burns Red record, Season of Surrender. He shares a little bit about his experience writing and recording drums for the album and his excitement around the release. The guys also talk about playing songs that you know and have enjoyed playing in the past. Next they talk about the song Be Thou My Vision and how impactful the lyrics are. Tim stumbles upon a fascinating breakdown of the song and discovers its 6th century origin leading to some sobering sentiments. Finally, Matt and Tim chat about the beginnings of the podcast and why it means so much to both of them.