The Matthew West Podcast

Latest Episodes:

God Stays With Imperfect People Jan 25, 2023

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Today, we are continuing our journey through my latest book, The God Who Stays. I get to share the story of the time I lost my cool in high school basketball and how God taught me a powerful lesson about grace. Let’s go to the Story House!

Episode resources and more: matthewwest.com/podcast/godstayswithimperfectpeople

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God Stays With His Plan! Jan 18, 2023

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Today we are diving into the heart of Chapter 3 from my latest book, The God Who Stays! I share the story of my dream of becoming a professional baseball player and how sometimes the things that never happen to us are the best things that ever happen to us, because God’s plan is always better! Let’s go to the Story House!

Episode resources and more: https://www.matthewwest.com/podcast/god-stays-with-his-plan

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Super Dad or Shark Bait? Jan 11, 2023

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Today, I’m telling the story of the time I took my daughter swimming with sharks, peed my pants, and most importantly discovered the great lengths a father will go to be close to his child. I can’t wait for you to hear today’s episode. Let’s go to the Story House!

Episode resources and more: matthewwest.com/podcast/superdadorsharkbait

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Come Home to Peace This Christmas Dec 21, 2022

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Today, I’m taking your calls, sharing a devotion on the word “peace,” and also Dadvice! Join me for a special Christmas episode! Let’s go to the Story House!

Episode resources and more: matthewwest.com/podcast/comehometopeace

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Micah Tyler Is Walking Free Dec 14, 2022

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My guest today is a good friend and an amazingly talented artist. Now, he’s an author, with a new book inspired by the song we wrote called "Walking Free" that’s available for pre-order now. Let’s go to the Story House with Micah Tyler!

EPISODE RESOURCES AND MORE: matthewwest.com/podcast/micah

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Live from Franklin, Tennessee with Jordan St. Cyr Dec 07, 2022

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Today’s episode was recorded in front of a live audience at a special weekend that just took place in Franklin, Tennessee called Come Home for Christmas. We had such a blast welcoming friends from around the country to join me to ring in the holiday season. My guest is a good friend and talented artist who just released a powerful new Christmas song called "The Wait Is Over.”

Let’s go to Franklin, Tennessee with Jordan St. Cyr!

EPISODE RESOURCES AND MORE: matthewwest.com/podcast/jordan

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Max Lucado Nov 30, 2022

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My guest today is one of my favorite writers in the world. His books have ministered to me and countless others over the years. He’s sold millions of books and he continues to deliver one timely message after the other that our hurting world needs to hear.

Today, we are talking about his latest book “Help Is Here.” Let’s go to the Story House with Max Lucado!

Lysa TerKeurst Nov 10, 2022

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My guest today is a bestselling author, gifted speaker, and I’m blessed to call her a friend. We are celebrating the release of her brand new book Good Boundaries and Goodbyes!

Also, some Thanksgiving music to get you in the mood and Dadvice! Let’s go to the Story House!

PODCAST RESOURCES AND MORE:

matthewwest.com/podcast/lysaterkeurst

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Baptized Oct 21, 2022

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Today, I’m sharing a powerful story of the baptism of my daughter and encouraging you to take your faith public!

Let’s go to the Story House!

Find podcast resources and more from this episode at matthewwest.com/podcast/baptized!

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Jim Sonefeld from Hootie & the Blowfish Oct 12, 2022

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My guest today is a member of one of my all-time favorite bands, Hootie & the Blowfish. He’s got a powerful story to tell about how God has worked in his life and I can’t wait for you to hear this one.

Let’s go to the Story House with the talented and inspirational Jim Sonefeld!