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The Matthew West Podcast

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Joining Matthew on his podcast are some of his favorite artists, authors, athletes, and influencers such as Mark Hall from Casting Crowns, best selling author Max Lucado, Sadie and Korie Robertson, NBA star Cody Zeller, best-selling author and speaker Jon Gordon, and many more. In addition, listeners will be taken behind-the-scenes in each episode to experience some of the powerful stories behind his music. 050184
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Episodes

Don’t Be Like Uncle Rico

Today we look to the deeply spiritual movie, Napoleon Dynamite, for a much needed reminder that our best days are not behind us! No what ifs! Epic Will: https://bit.ly/MWPEpicWill use WEST20 and receive 20% off!

Jan 28, 202210 min

Mac Powell

My guest today is the former lead singer of one of my all-time favorite bands, Third Day. He’s one of the most recognizable voices in music, and recently released an awesome solo album called New Creation. Let’s go to the Story House the great Mac Powell! Check out https://pine.co.ve/mws-1 and use the code WEST250 for $250 off a first-time overnight, youth camp registration at the Pine Cove Springs!...

Jan 26, 202259 minSeason 1Ep. 85

Shoulda Woulda Coulda Been

It’s impossible to live a “no what if” life if you’re consumed by the regret of past mistakes. Today’s devotional is a much needed reminder that God remembers our sins no more, so we are free to forget the past behind us and press on! Epic Will: https://bit.ly/MWPEpicWill use WEST20 and receive 20% off!

Jan 21, 20228 min

Billy Hallowell on Faith, Culture and Navigating Our Way Through Crazy Times

I’m joined today by my friend Billy. He’s an accomplished journalist and author of a new book called Playing With Fire . He’s got a knack for digging in and finding the topics that today’s church often overlooks. I really think you’re going to love today’s conversation with a really fascinating guy who’s passionate about telling stories of faith and hope in a world crowded with bad news. Let’s go to the Story House with Billy Hallowell!

Jan 19, 20221 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 84

A Past Pardoned, a Present Planned and a Future Promised

We are kicking off 2022 on a mission to have no regrets and no what ifs! Today’s devotional is a reminder that when it comes to living life to the fullest there are some things we can’t do for ourselves. Take a moment today to remember that God has done for you what you could never do for yourself. He left no what ifs on the cross. He came all the way for sinners like you and me. Let’s go to the Story House with no what ifs! Epic Will: https://bit.ly/MWPEpicWill use WEST20 and receive 20% off!...

Jan 14, 20229 min

Auntie Anne Beiler on the Journey From Darkness to Light

My guest today is most known for her delicious pretzels that you can smell the moment you walk into any shopping mall! More importantly, she is a deep well with a powerful story of brokenness, tragedy, abuse, depression, and ultimately healing and redemption. Let’s go to the Story House with Auntie Anne Beiler!

Jan 12, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 83

No What Ifs 2022!

Join me for an 8-week devotional series to kick off the new year. Each Friday I’ll be putting out a short bonus episode of the podcast that you can add to your daily quiet time as we challenge each other to make the most of 2022! Let’s run our race with perseverance and reach the end with no what ifs! Epic Will: https://bit.ly/MWPEpicWill use WEST20 and receive 20% off!

Jan 07, 20226 min

Jody McBrayer Has a Powerful Story to Tell of God’s Faithfulness

Today, my guest is one of the best singers God has ever put on the planet. He was an original member of the group Avalon who spent most of their career at the top of the radio charts. Now, he’s singing about Jesus as a solo artist and sharing his story in a new book So Far So Good. Let’s go the Story House with Jody McBrayer!

Dec 29, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 81

We Need Hope

Merry Christmas! Join me for a special weekly bonus episode throughout the month of December as I share a devotional message that I pray will remind you of the true meaning and significance of this most wonderful time of the year. We need hope. We need joy. We need love. We need Jesus. We need Christmas! Sign up to receive a free weekly email devotional called Day One Devos that my ministry PopWE sends to thousands around the world at https://popwe.org

Dec 24, 20218 min

Kurt and Brenda Warner Tell Their Great American Underdog Story

It’s not every day you get to hang out with a Super Bowl champion. My guests today are two of the most amazing people with an inspiring story that reminds us God can do big things no matter how small the beginning. The movie American Underdog, which tells the story of their journey, is out on Christmas Day. Let’s go to the Story House with Kurt and Brenda Warner!

Dec 22, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 80

We Need Love

Merry Christmas! Join me for a special weekly bonus episode throughout the month of December as I share a devotional message that I pray will remind you of the true meaning and significance of this most wonderful time of the year. We need hope. We need joy. We need love. We need Jesus. We need Christmas! Sign up to receive a free weekly email devotional called Day One Devos that my ministry PopWE sends to thousands around the world at https://popwe.org

Dec 17, 20217 min

We Need Peace

Merry Christmas! Join me for a special weekly bonus episode throughout the month of December as I share a devotional message that I pray will remind you of the true meaning and significance of this most wonderful time of the year. We need hope. We need joy. We need love. We need Jesus. We need Christmas! Sign up to receive a free weekly email devotional called Day One Devos that my ministry PopWE sends to thousands around the world at https://popwe.org

Dec 10, 20218 min

Jenn Johnson on 'All Things Lovely'

She’s an amazingly inspired singer and songwriter of some of the most well-known worship anthems of our day. She’s also a wife, a mother, and now author of a great new book titled All Things Lovely . Let’s go to the Story House with Bethel Music’s Jenn Johnson!

Dec 08, 202152 minSeason 1Ep. 78

We Need Joy

Merry Christmas! Join me for a special weekly bonus episode throughout the month of December as I share a devotional message that I pray will remind you of the true meaning and significance of this most wonderful time of the year. We need hope. We need joy. We need love. We need Jesus. We need Christmas! Sign up to receive a free weekly email devotional called Day One Devos that my ministry PopWE sends to thousands around the world at https://popwe.org

Dec 03, 20217 min

Dallas Jenkins, Creator of 'The Chosen'

I’m super excited to talk with the creator, director and writer of the largest crowd-funded television show in history, The Chosen . Today, we are talking about the power of faith-based media and hearing more about the heart of the man behind this powerful television series about the life of Christ. Let’s go to the Story House with Dallas Jenkins!

Dec 01, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 77

We Need Christmas

Merry Christmas! Join me for a special weekly bonus episode throughout the month of December as I share a devotional message that I pray will remind you of the true meaning and significance of this most wonderful time of the year. We need hope. We need joy. We need love. We need Jesus. We need Christmas! Sign up to receive a free weekly email devotional called Day One Devos that my ministry PopWE sends to thousands around the world at https://popwe.org

Nov 26, 20218 min

Jon Acuff on Changing the Soundtracks We Allow Ourselves to Listen to

My guest today is a NY Times bestselling author and highly sought-after public speaker. I’m in love with his latest book Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking. You’re going to love today’s show. Let’s go to the Story House with Jon Acuff!

Nov 17, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 75

Scott Hamilton Part Two

Welcome to a special bonus episode of the podcast. Today you’ll get to hear let two of an inspiring conversation with the great Scott Hamilton!

Nov 11, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Evan Craft Believes Everything Will Be Alright

My guest today has an unbelievable story of how God led him to worldwide influence as a bilingual recording artist and worship leader. He’s traveled all around the world, singing in both Spanish and English, and just had a massive #1 Christian radio single, "Be Alright"! Today, we are talking about his brand new worship project Holy Ground that he recorded in two languages. Let’s go to the Story House with the amazing Evan Craft!

Oct 27, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 71

Madison Prewett Believes You Were Made for This Moment

My guest today starred in season 24 of The Bachelor . She used her platform of national television to stand strong in her faith and continues to inspire people and point them to the hope that she has in Jesus. Today, we are celebrating the release of her powerful new book Made For This Moment. Let’s go to the Story House with Madison Prewett!

Oct 20, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 70

Jerry Jenkins on Left Behind, The Chosen, and How Our Greatest Successes Are Sometimes Born of Failure

Great conversation today with a brilliant writer and and storyteller who has written 125 books and many bestsellers along the way. His son, Dallas is the creator of The Chosen television series, a hugely popular phenomenon being watched by millions. Today, we will talk about his novelization of The Chosen , his Left Behind series and what it looks like to live a story in service to Christ through the successes and the failures. Let’s go to the Story House with Jerry Jenkins!...

Oct 13, 202159 minSeason 1Ep. 69

Mike Donehey on Learning How to Flourish Even in Difficult Times

He’s been front man for one of the biggest bands in Christian music, 10th Avenue North for the past twenty years. Today, we are talking about the band’s decision to close that chapter and all of the new creative endeavors he’s up to now including his latest solo project, Flourish. He’s a poet, deep thinker, and relentless pursuer of authenticity. Let’s go to the Story House with Mike Donehey!

Oct 06, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 68

Life is an Airport

My family and our community in Nashville are mourning the loss of a father, husband and friend who recently passed away after a difficult battle with Covid. With so much tragedy and grief in our world right now, I wanted to do a show focused on our eternal hope, Heaven. Join me for a much needed reminder that we are not home yet.

Sep 29, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 67

Alex Kendrick on Leaving a Courageous Legacy and Finding the Heart of the Father

Today, my guest is co-creator of some of the biggest and most impactful faith based films in history. We talk about the 10-year anniversary of their film Courageous and a new documentary called Show Me the Father that has just been released. Let’s go to the Story House with Alex Kendrick!

Sep 22, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 66

Jefferson Bethke on Taking Back the Family

Today, my guest is a husband, father, and author of a new book called Taking Back Your Family . He’s got some great insight on how to do things differently, live more intentionally, and make the most of the time we get with the ones who are closest to us. This was a conversation I needed, and I have a feeling you might too. Let’s go to the Story House with Jefferson Bethke!

Sep 15, 202158 minSeason 1Ep. 65

Micah Tyler Is Walking Free

My guest today is one of my favorite people and one of the funniest guys I’ve hung around. He also happens to be an incredible singer and songwriter. Today, we talk about a whole bunch of stuff and you’ll get to hear more of his testimony! We also talk about his latest radio single “Walking Free,” which we co-wrote. Let’s go to the Story House with Micah Tyler!

Sep 08, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 64

Danny Gokey Is Calling All Jesus People to Rise Up and Stand in Faith

This week I’m joined by my buddy Danny Gokey as we talk about a whole bunch of stuff. Danny just released a new record called Jesus People that features a song we wrote together here at the Story House called, "Peace". We’ll dive in to that song, Danny’s story, and what it looks like to be bold about our faith in today’s world. You don’t want to miss this episode!

Sep 01, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 63

Allie Beth Stuckey in a Candid Conversation About "Modest Is Hottest" and the Controversy That Surrounded It

Since the release of my song "Modest is Hottest," a lot of people have weighed in on the controversy that surrounded it. I decided it was time to talk about it on my podcast for the first time. My guest today is host of the podcast Relatable and author of the bestselling book You’re Not Enough and That’s Okay , Allie Beth Stuckey. Join us as we discuss the song, my reasons for pulling the song down, purity culture, and the importance of looking to scripture for the ultimate truth that guides us....

Aug 11, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 60
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