Drive Time with Matt

What Do You Do When You’re Overwhelmed With Life? Life can feel overwhelming. Between work, family, finances, responsibilities, and the constant noise of the world around us, it’s easy to feel like we’re carrying more than we can handle. In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, we explore what overwhelm really is, why so many of us struggle with it, and how we can find peace in the middle of life’...

The Resignation Wasn’t the Surprise Have you ever heard someone say, “I never saw this coming” after an employee quits, a friendship fades, or a relationship falls apart? But what if the warning signs were there all along? In this episode of Drive Time With Matt, we dive into a workplace story that reveals a much bigger truth about life, leadership, relationships, and communication. Often, people...

My Mind Won’t Stop: The Lost Art of Being Still Do you ever feel like your mind never shuts off? The moment you wake up, you’re thinking. At work, you’re thinking. Lying in bed at night, you’re definitely thinking. Responsibilities, worries, conversations, finances, family, and the future all compete for space in our minds, leaving us exhausted and wondering how anyone can truly “be still.” In thi...

Parenting is one of the greatest blessings in life—but let’s be honest, it’s also one of the hardest jobs we’ll ever have. In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, we’re talking about the constant balancing act of raising kids: knowing when to give and when to hold back, how to protect them without preventing them from growing, and the challenge of teaching responsibility without spoiling them. We...

Peace Over Anxiety Anxiety seems to be everywhere these days. Turn on the news, scroll through social media, or simply look at the challenges facing our families, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But what if real peace isn’t found in changing our circumstances? In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, we dive into the difference between temporary comfort and the lasting peace that God offers. Lo...

What do teenage girls actually like these days? In this fun and eye-opening episode of Drive Time with Matt, Matt is joined by his daughter, Ella, for an honest conversation about teen trends, interests, social media, friendships, and the things adults just don’t seem to understand. Whether you’re a parent trying to keep up or just looking for a good laugh, this father-daughter chat offers a glimp...

Have you ever noticed that the more dependable you are, the more people seem to expect from you? In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, Matt explores a workplace story that raises a much bigger question: Why do we keep piling responsibilities onto the people who are already carrying the most? From the office to the home, from friendships to fatherhood, being reliable often comes with an unexpect...

Understanding a Teenager (feat. My Daughter) Ever feel like teenagers are speaking an entirely different language? In this special episode, I brought in my daughter to help translate the mysterious world of teen slang. From words and phrases that make absolutely no sense to parents, to the meanings behind what teenagers are really trying to say, we take a humorous look at the ever-changing languag...

For nine months, everyone checks on Mom—and rightly so. But what about Dad? In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, we’re talking about the unseen transition into fatherhood. The fears, sacrifices, loneliness, and quiet struggles that many men experience but rarely talk about. Becoming a dad changes everything, and while fathers may not carry the baby, they carry responsibilities, expectations, a...

Okay this was a strange morning! Off the cuff on this episode, telling you all about the morning and what happened! Crazy!! Enjoy!!

Ever feel like you’re not doing enough as a dad? In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, we’re talking about something many fathers experience but few ever discuss—dad guilt. Whether it’s the long hours at work, missing moments with your kids, feeling exhausted when you finally get home, or wondering if you’re giving your family enough of yourself, that nagging feeling can be hard to shake. Join...

After a long day at work and an hour-and-twenty-minute commute home, there’s one thing Matt can always count on: a full-speed welcome from his kids. Before he can even get through the front door, he’s hit with a rapid-fire recap of their entire day—one story he can understand and one delivered in fluent toddler gibberish! In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, Matt reflects on the contrast betwe...

Ever noticed how perfectly normal people turn awkward the moment they step into an elevator? In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, Matt takes a humorous look at the unwritten rules of elevator etiquette, our strange obsession with avoiding eye contact, and why riding a few floors with strangers can feel so uncomfortable. Along the way, he explores what our elevator behavior says about modern li...

🚨 WARNING: This episode was recorded with less fuel than recommended. Why is it that every time I get in my wife’s car, the gas light is on? Not “getting close” to empty. Not “you should probably stop soon.” I’m talking about running on fumes with hopes, dreams, and a prayer. In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, we’re tackling one of life’s greatest mysteries: Why do some people treat the gas...

In Part 3 of Your Greatest Sermon Might Be Your Life, we bring the series together by exploring the lasting impact of a life that reflects what it believes. While words can inspire, challenge, and encourage, it is our actions that often leave the deepest impression on those around us. People are watching how we respond to adversity, how we treat others when it’s inconvenient, how we handle success...

In Part 2B of Your Greatest Sermon Might Be Your Life, we examine why consistency often has a greater impact than occasional moments of greatness. Anyone can have a good day, make a bold statement, or rise to the occasion when the spotlight is on. But true influence is built through faithfulness over time. People are watching how we live when life is ordinary, when no one is applauding, and when d...

In Part 2A of Your Greatest Sermon Might Be Your Life, we explore a powerful truth that is easy to overlook: the small moments matter. Most of us imagine that our greatest impact will come through big opportunities, major accomplishments, or life-changing events. But more often than not, our influence is built through ordinary, everyday interactions. A kind word, a patient response, a quiet act of...

Your Greatest Sermon Might Be Your Life (Part 1) What message is your life preaching? Long before people hear your words, they’re watching your actions. Whether it’s your kids, your spouse, your coworkers, or even the stranger standing behind you in line, your everyday choices tell a story about what you truly believe. In Part 1 of this series, Matt explores the powerful truth that your greatest s...

Episode: What Happened to Good Cartoons? Remember when Saturday mornings meant a bowl of sugary cereal, pajamas until noon, and your favorite cartoons? What happened? In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, we’re taking a hilarious trip down memory lane as we compare the cartoons we grew up with to what’s on TV today. From The Flintstones and Tom & Jerry to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, He-Man, a...

Potty training. Just saying those words probably brings back memories you’d rather forget. In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, we’re diving into one of parenting’s funniest—and messiest—adventures. Why do kids insist on hiding when they need to poop? Why does a toddler suddenly have the bladder capacity of a camel the moment you switch from diapers to underwear? And why do parents celebrate a...

Podcast Description: What does it really mean to be free? In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, we explore the difference between the freedoms our country provides and the freedom only Christ can offer. While we’re incredibly blessed to live in a nation that protects our rights, no government can heal a broken heart, remove our guilt, or set us free from sin. Join me as we unpack what Jesus mea...

Everybody’s Got a Little Crazy Let’s be honest… every single one of us has something a little weird about us. Maybe it’s the way we load the dishwasher, the seat we have to sit in at church, the sports team that can ruin our entire week, or the random habits we think are completely normal. In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, we’re talking about the truth that nobody really wants to admit: eve...

Ever notice how the oldest child seems to think they’re the assistant parent? The middle child has mastered the art of negotiation? And the youngest somehow lives by an entirely different set of rules? In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, we’re diving into the fascinating world of birth order and family dynamics. From the responsible firstborn to the independent middle child and the carefree b...

Short description for today. Random story from the Fairy Walk. First hand account. It was strange and I don’t tell you everything because some of the things we saw were inappropriate for kids. Adults should know this! Ugh! Then apparently I’m a grandpaw now? Yeah….I don’t get that!

As parents, we all want our kids to succeed. Whether it’s basketball, dance, music, school, or any other activity, we can see their potential. But what happens when they don’t want to put in the work required to get better? In this episode of Drive Time With Matt, we’re talking about one of the biggest challenges parents face: teaching our children the value of practice, discipline, and perseveran...