What makes you afraid? We all have fear in our life. We all face things that scare us. Maybe you are facing something right now and you’re afraid of the outcome, or afraid of stepping out in faith. Today, I’m going to share some thoughts on fear and how Scripture tells us that God has our fear on His mind. All through the Bible there is one reminder after another that we don’t have to be afraid because He is with us! Let’s go to the Story House! SPONSORS Talk About - A new weekly subscription fr...
Aug 10, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Today, I’m taking you behind the scenes for a unique experience of seeing how my brand new song "How Good of God" was created. You’ll hear voice memos from me when the song idea first hit me, and see how a song goes from idea, to recording, to completion, and finally, to the stage. I’m so excited for this one, let’s go to the Story House and be reminded that we have a good God who is so good to us! SPONSORS Simply Earth - Go to SimplyEarth.com/WEST and use the code WEST to get a free 80ml diffus...
Aug 03, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Today I’m sharing some thoughts about what happens when we pray. Have you ever been discouraged in your prayer life? Ever wondered if your words just bounce off the ceiling? Maybe you’ve prayed over and over for the same thing and just don’t seem to see the answer you’ve hoped for? The enemy can discourage us into thinking that our prayers have no power. But today we are going to be reminded that God has our prayers on his mind. Let’s go to the Story House! Reserve your seat at Matthew’s first h...
Jul 27, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Today I’m sharing the story of what happens when a grown man goes to camp. Also, I want to share a devotional message about the gift of a broken watch and the kind of rest that can only be found when we come to Jesus. Let’s go to the Story House! SPONSORS Simply Earth - Go to SimplyEarth.com/WEST and use the code WEST to get a free 80ml diffuser with your box of essential oils. Ind eed - Are you hiring? Get started right now with a free $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed...
Jul 20, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Today I’m flying solo for a special episode of the podcast. I’ve got some stories to tell and a devotion to share that I hope will inspire you to think about the freedom you’ve been offered in Christ! Let’s go to the Story House! SPONSORS Christian Appalachian Project has been serving the people of Appalachia for nearly sixty years through donor support, dedicated volunteers, and selfless staff. CAP now touches the lives of more than 1.5 million people each year. Donate today to help CAP restore...
Jul 13, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 109
You’re my guest today at the Story House! I’m taking your calls, hearing your stories and answering your questions! Gonna be a fun one! Let’s go to the Story House with YOU! CALL (601) 301-2208 TO SHARE YOUR BRIEF STORY AND/OR QUESTION.* *The shorter your message the more likely you’ll be on the show. SPONSORS Simply Earth - Go to SimplyEarth.com/WEST and use the code WEST to get a free 80ml diffuser with your box of essential oils. Talk About - A new weekly subscription from Awana to lead famil...
Jul 06, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 108
My guest today is an author, vlogger, and entrepreneur. His popular YouTube channel The Miller Fam has a million subscribers and his family journey is an inspiring one. We’re celebrating the release of his great new book, The Art of Getting It Wrong . Let’s go to the Story House with Stephen Miller! SPONSORS Catalina Crunch - Snacks that are both nourishing and delicious. Score 15% off your first order + FREE shipping with code MATTHEWWEST at checkout. Christian Appalachian Project has been serv...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 107
My guest today is long time Emmy award winning ESPN producer and now the host of the Sports Spectrum Podcast . He’s got a really important and powerful story about forgiveness that I know is going to encourage you today. Be sure to check out his book Live to Forgive . Lets go to the Story House with Jason Romano! THANK YOU TO MY SPONSORS! Simply Earth - Go to SimplyEarth.com/WEST and use the code WEST to get a free 80ml diffuser with your box of essential oils. Talk About - A new weekly subscrip...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Today at the Story House I’m celebrating the release of a brand new song called “Before You Ask Her.” This is a song that hits close to home, inspired by my journey as a dad of two daughters. Get your tissues ready! Joining me on today’s show are the West Girls, my wife Emily and my daughters Lulu and Delaney. Let’s go to the Story House for this special look inside a song that means a whole lot to me! THANK YOU TO MY SPONSORS! Christian Appalachian Project has been serving the people of Appalac...
Jun 15, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 105
I can’t wait for you to join me for a great conversation on today’s podcast. My guest is a bestselling author of one of my favorite books of all time, Wild at Heart . He’s got a great new book called Resilient , and is going to share his heart on how to restore our weary souls during these difficult times in our world. Let’s go to the Story House with John Eldredge! THANK YOU TO MY SPONSORS! Simply Earth - Go to SimplyEarth.com/WEST and use the code WEST to get a free 80ml diffuser with your box...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 104
My guest today is a good friend and hilarious comedian. We met years ago on tour together and he has traveled around the country for years making people laugh and telling them about Jesus. I’m so excited to welcome Bob Smiley to the Story House! THANK YOU TO MY SPONSORS! Talk About - A new weekly subscription from Awana to lead family faith conversations and disciple your children. Subscribe now and start leading intentional discipleship conversations with your children right away. Try one month...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 103
My guest today is the author of a new book called Stop Chasing Happy . He and his wife, Debbie, are the founders of Women of Joy events that gather crowds by the thousands each year across the country. You’re going to love today’s conversation! Let’s go to the Story House with my friend Phil Waldrep! THANK YOU TO MY SPONSORS! Simply Earth - Go to SimplyEarth.com/WEST and use the code WEST to get a free 80ml diffuser with your box of essential oils. Better Help - Join over 1 million people who ha...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 102
My guest today is a pastor and author from my home city of Chicago, IL. She’s got a great new book called “What’s Here Now?” Today we are going to talk about how to stop rehashing the past, rehearsing the future, and start soaking up the present moment. Let’s go to the Story House with Jeanne Stevens! SPONSORS Canopy - Automatically detect and block harmful images and videos on every single website on the internet and have the confidence that your family is safe in the digital world. Go to Canop...
May 18, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 101
Today we celebrate our 100th episode of the MWP! Thank you for making the show part of your lives! My guest today is, in my opinion, one of the most interesting people in the world. The creator of the wildly popular show, Dirty Jobs , he is a writer, narrator, producer and singer. He does it all, folks! He’s got a new show on TBN called The Story Behind the Story . Let’s go to the Story House with Mike Rowe!
May 11, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 100
My guest today is an author, CEO of a family of seven, and wife of NFL football star Benjamin Watson. She knows a thing or two about how life can at times feel completely overwhelming. But God offers us peace in the middle of the chaos. You are going to love this conversation! Let’s go to the Story House with Kirsten Watson!
May 04, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Today we are celebrating the release of a brand new song! I’m going to take you on a journey to discover the heart behind the song and the powerful story that inspired it. Each life is touched by joy and pain, laughter and tears, hope and heartache. I pray that you will be moved by the power of this story today and reminded that life is hard, but God is still so good! It’s a broken and beautiful, gone mad and magical, awfully wonderful life. So, let’s go to the Story House with my new song Wonde...
Apr 27, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 98
My guest today is a syndicated radio host, author, comedian, and all-around super interesting guy! He and I have been friends for years and usually he’s on the other side of the microphone asking me questions! But today I get to talk to him about his important new book, The Men We Need. I think you’re going to love this conversation. So let’s go to the Story House with Brant Hansen! SPONSORS Ind eed - Get started right now with a free $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.c...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 97
My guest today is a fascinating individual and one of my favorite people. He’s a bestselling author and philanthropist, showing us all how to live life to the fullest and love each other well. Today we are celebrating the release of his new book, Undistracted . Let’s go to the Story House with Bob Goff! -- SPONSORS Simply Earth - Go to simplyearth.com/west and use the code WEST to get a free 80ml diffuser with your box of essential oils. Better Help - Join over 1 million people who have taken ch...
Apr 13, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 96
My guest today is a marriage and family therapist who’s written a powerful new book called What If It’s Wonderful?. Today’s conversation is one we all need on the importance of finding joy and peace in any circumstance! Let’s go to the Story House with Nicole Zasowski!
Mar 30, 2022•56 min
Today’s show is going to fire you up in a big way! More than accolades such as being a Heisman Trophy winner, this guy is on a mission to follow Jesus and change the world. He’s just released a powerful new book called Mission Possible and we’re going to discuss how to make our lives count! Let’s go to the Story House with Tim Tebow!
Mar 23, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Today I’m hanging with the pastor of Passion City Church. He’s the visionary who founded the Passion conferences that have reached millions of young people for Christ. He’s a gifted teacher and writer and has an awesome series of children’s devotional books about the wonder of creation. Let’s go to the Story House with Louie Giglio!
Mar 16, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Today I get to sit down with a really inspiring guy! He’s the host of the Human Hope podcast, and is bringing us a message of hope today. Let’s go to the Story House with Carlos Whittaker!
Mar 09, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Today is the final bonus episode in our What If series. I hope these devotionals have been an encouragement to you! If you’ve missed any of the 8 episodes, I encourage you to go back and give them a listen! Here at the beginning of 2022, time is going by so fast! And too often, we can get sidetracked from our mission, our plans can get derailed and we can lose sight of what really matters. Today we are focusing on how to see our lives through the lens of eternity and what really matters! Let’s g...
Feb 25, 2022•11 min
Today’s episode is a celebration of the release of my brand new single Me On Your Mind. I’m going to take you inside the writing room for this song and you’ll hear how it progressed and the heart behind the lyrics. Consider this an extended version of our weekly segment Songs from the Story House! Let’s go!
Feb 23, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 89
On today’s bonus devotional episode we are taking a look at the story of Daniel and being reminded what it looks like to burn bright and stand tall for our faith in a world that makes it increasingly hard to do so. A no what if life requires faith, boldness, and the willingness to stand up for what is right.
Feb 18, 2022•9 min
I’m joined today by an incredibly talented singer/songwriter. You can hear her with me on the Brand New Tour this spring as we travel across the country, and today I’m so excited for you to get to know her story! Let’s go to the Story House with Hannah Kerr!
Feb 16, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 88
We are continuing with a devotional series called “What If,” that I hope will encourage you to run your race with perseverance. Nobody wants to reach the end asking, “What if I had lived my life to the fullest?” Life is short, make it count!
Feb 11, 2022•9 min
My guest today is a crazy talented singer/songwriter and Centricity recording artist. He’s got a powerful new song out called "Jesus is Coming Back"! He’ll also be joining me on the 2nd leg of the Brand New Tour this spring! Let’s go to the Story House with Jordan Feliz!
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Today’s devotional is a reminder of the importance of waiting on the Lord as we pursue a no what if life! Are you feeling weary? Wait on Him and He will renew your strength. Needing guidance? Wait on the Lord and He will give you direction. Feeling anxious? Wait on the Lord and He will give you peace.
Feb 04, 2022•10 min
You’re going to love today’s show! My guest is a pastor and author of a great book called Love Has a Name , that I’ve loved reading! He’s got one great story after another of how God shows up when we show up willing to love the world around us. This is a message needed in our world right now that is so divided. Let’s go to the Story House with my friend Adam Weber!
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 86
