The Matthew West Podcast

In this special Thanksgiving edition of the podcast, Matthew takes calls from across the country and discusses all that we are giving thanks for this year. In addition, he interviews the podcast contest winner, Lisa and her daughter Becky from Wisconsin and they share an incredibly powerful story that will remind us all what it looks like to make the most of each day God gives us to live. This Tha...

Best selling author Rebekah Lyons talks about her miracle adoption story, and how the interruptions in our life are really an invitation. Her battle with crippling anxiety and panic attacks have illuminated the importance of finding rhythms for renewal so that we can step in to the full life God intends for us all. We also discuss the making of Matthew’s latest holiday smash “Gobble Gobble,” and c...

Matthew talks about life, faith and culture with hip hop group Social Club Misfits. These Florida boys are on a mission to reach a lost world with the hope they've found in Christ by breaking new ground and surpassing and pushing boundaries. From jail to finding Jesus, Social Club Misfits have a story to tell and it's a story that is resonating loud and clear. And in Songs From the Story House , M...

Lisa Harper tells her powerful story of overcoming childhood abuse, the miracle that led her to adopt her daughter, Missy, and finding true happiness in the goodness of God. Matthew shares the story behind the live recording of “Without You” from his new EP, Live Before the World Shut Down . THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! The Adventure Bible by ZondervanKids : learn more at AdventureBible.com KiwiCo :...

Inspired by the VIP Q&A sessions Matthew has done before his concerts, we get to hear your stories and questions in this special monthly episode. 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. Get links, music, and videos talked about in this episode at matthewwest.com/podcast/16. Thank you to our sponsors: Simply...

Angie Smith’s passion for sharing her whole story - the good and the bad - has helped her write the popular Seamless study, as well as her upcoming book, Matchless . And after hearing about Angie’s father, Matthew shares the story behind the song “Looking Up.” Get links, music, and videos talked about in this episode at matthewwest.com/podcast/14 . THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Simply Earth : Visit s...

Inspired by the VIP Q&A sessions Matthew has done before his concerts, we get to hear your stories and questions in this special monthly episode. 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. Get links, music, and videos talked about in this episode at matthewwest.com/podcast/12. Thank you to our sponsor Simply E...

Singer-songwriter Austin French visits Matthew at the Story House fresh off the release of his new EP, Wake Up Sleeper , to share the painful (and now healing) story of his past that inspired him to write the song "Jesus Can" with Matthew and their friend Jonathan Smith. Get links, music, and videos talked about in this episode at matthewwest.com/podcast/11. Thank you to our sponsors! Indeed : vis...

In this second part of Matthew's interview with former Hawk Nelson lead singer turned filmmaker, Jon Steingard, they conclude their honest discussion about faith and doubt, and Matthew asks Jon to answer the “blue couch moment” question. This bonus episode ends with some more great “Dadvice” wisdom.   Get links, music, and videos talked about in this episode at matthewwest.com/podcast/10 . &n...

In part one of this two-part interview with fellow “preacher’s kid” Jon Steingard, Matthew asks about growing up in church, his time as front man for Hawk Nelson, and his past year's painful journey of questioning his belief in God. "Truth Be Told" is this week's Song from the Story House . Get links, music, and videos talked about in this episode at matthewwest.com/podcast/9 . Thank you to our sp...

Priscilla Shirer’s story of faith, which starts with her incredible family, has inspired countless people though her speaking events, her books, and the films she has starred in. Matthew also welcomes Leanna Crawford to the Story House to discuss the song they wrote together, “Truth I’m Standing On.”   Get links, music, and videos talked about in this episode at matthewwest.com/podcast/7 . Th...

Matthew interviews one of his favorite authors and storytellers, Max Lucado, who also happens to be one of his heroes. Plus, we get to hear the story behind the song “Take Heart” in this week’s Songs From the Story House segment. Get links, music, and videos talked about in this episode at matthewwest.com/podcast/4 . Thank you to our sponsors! Simply Earth : visit simplyearth.com/west  and us...

Inspired by the VIP Q&A sessions Matthew has done before his concerts, we get to hear your stories and questions in this special monthly episode. 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. Get links, music, and videos talked about in this episode at matthewwest.com/podcast/3 . Thank you to our sponsors! Simply...

Your host Matthew West shares what his brand new podcast is all about. The premiere episode is available August 5th, 2020.

My guest today is my good friend Karen Kingsbury, who joined us for a live episode taping during our Come Home For Christmas weekend. We talk about her latest movie, “The Christmas Ring,” and the art of storytelling.

"Christmas is not just a love story with red and green coats... Christmas has to do with the birth of Christ." - Karen Kingsbury Join Matthew West for a special LIVE episode of the podcast featuring the #1 New York Times bestselling author, Karen Kingsbury! Recorded in front of a studio audience in Franklin, TN during Come Home For Christmas, this conversation goes deep into the heart of...