Drive Time with Matt

🚨 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...

Does Your Car Make You More Attractive? What does the vehicle you drive say about you? If a guy pulls up in a truck, does that make him more attractive? What about a Subaru? A Jeep? A sports car? Or does it really not matter at all? In this episode of Drive Time With Matt, Matt dives into the stereotypes, assumptions, and psychology behind the vehicles we drive and the impressions they create. Fro...

Hello Darlin’ Have you ever known someone who seemed like they had God’s cell phone number? You know the type. They were full of wisdom, grace, love, and faith. When life got hard, they knew exactly what to say. When they prayed, you felt like heaven was listening. They weren’t perfect, but they were the kind of people who made God’s presence feel a little more real. In this deeply personal episod...

What makes some teams thrive while others struggle? Why do some leaders inspire loyalty, trust, and growth while others create frustration and burnout? In this episode of Drive Time With Matt, we’re diving into the fascinating world of Industrial-Organizational Psychology—the science of leadership, teamwork, and workplace culture. We’ll explore what builds trust on a team, why psychological safety...

Have you ever spent time washing your car only to have a bird immediately decorate your windshield? Why does it always happen right after a car wash? Why is bird poop white? And what in the world are these birds eating?! In this episode of Drive Time With Matt, we’re diving into one of life’s greatest mysteries: the apparent conspiracy between birds and clean vehicles. From suspiciously perfect ae...

Episode 100: What 100 Episodes Taught Me I honestly can’t believe I’m saying this… welcome to Episode 100 of Drive Time With Matt! When I started this podcast, I had no idea what it would become. What began as a simple idea turned into a journey filled with stories, lessons, laughter, faith, and more than a few unexpected moments. In this special milestone episode, I’m reflecting on what I’ve lear...

In a world obsessed with followers, influence, and going viral, it’s easy to believe that significance comes from being known by more people. But what if that’s not true? In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, we explore the difference between being famous and being faithful. We talk about the pressure to build a platform, the dangers of tying our identity to attention, and why God’s definition...

Have you ever been perfectly content with your life… until you started comparing it to someone else’s? In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, we explore how comparison quietly steals contentment, gratitude, and joy. In a world filled with social media highlight reels, curated success stories, and constant opportunities to measure ourselves against others, it’s easy to feel like we’re falling beh...

Busy Isn’t Productive We live in a culture that celebrates busyness. We wear packed schedules like badges of honor, brag about how overwhelmed we are, and often mistake constant activity for actual accomplishment. But what if being busy isn’t the same as being productive? In this episode, Matt explores the difference between motion and progress, why hustle culture leaves so many people exhausted,...

Has Self-Checkout Gone Too Far? Remember when self-checkout was supposed to make shopping faster and easier? Somewhere along the way, it feels like customers became employees. In this episode, we’re taking a humorous look at the rise of self-checkout and asking a simple question: Has it gone too far? From “unexpected item in bagging area” to age-verification approvals, broken scanners, and stores...

Ever wonder why perfectly normal people get behind the wheel and suddenly lose all common sense? In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, we take a hilarious look at the strange world of modern driving. From left-lane campers and turn-signal avoiders to parking lot chaos, tailgaters, distracted drivers, and church parking lot NASCAR races, nothing is off limits. But beneath the laughs is a deeper...

Sometimes we try to control every detail of life — every plan, every outcome, every next step — leaving no room for God to move. In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, we talk about what it means to leave “God Room.” The space between our effort and God’s provision. The moments where faith requires trust, patience, surrender, and letting go of the need to control everything ourselves. From perso...

What makes a community truly strong? In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, we dive into the idea that strong communities don’t start with government — they start with people. Families, churches, neighbors, mentors, volunteers, teachers, and everyday individuals willing to care about the places and people around them. Matt explores the growing disconnect in modern culture, the decline of real ne...

In a world overflowing with information, why does common sense feel harder to find than ever? In this episode of Drive Time with Matt, we dive into “The Death of Common Sense” — a funny, honest, and thought-provoking conversation about modern culture, social media, responsibility, overcomplicated living, and why simple wisdom seems to be disappearing from everyday life. From self-checkout frustrat...