The Matthew West Podcast

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 SPONSORS Simply Earth - With the Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipe Box, you get 4 pure oils, 6 recipes, and extra ingredients for only $39. And, when you subscribe, you...

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 SPONSORS Ind eed - Are you hiring? Get started right now with a free $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade...

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...

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!

My guest today is a musical hero of mine and one of the most successful artists in Contemporary Christian music history! Today we are talking about his brand new record! Let’s go to the Story House with Steven Curtis Chapman! EPISODE RESOURCES & MORE MatthewWest.com/Podcast/SCC SPONSORS Thistle Farms - Products naturally handcrafted by women survivors of prostitution and exploitation. With eac...

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 SPONSORS: United Faith Mortgage - A faith-focused mortg...

My guest today is my good friend Anne Wilson. We are celebrating the release of her brand new book, My Jesus: From Heartache to Hope .  You’re going to be inspired in a big way by today’s conversation. Let’s go to the Story House! SPONSORS United Faith Mortgage - A faith-focused mortgage team. Serving clients across the United States and helping families with arguably the most important purch...

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 ! -- SPONSORS Simply Earth - With the Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipe Box, you get 4 pure oils, 6 recipes, and extra ingredients for only $39. And, when you subscri...

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!

Today I’m taking your calls and sharing a devotion on the free gift of God’s grace! Let’s go to the Story House! 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. -- FIND EPISODE RESOURCES AND MORE: matthewwest.com/podcast/freegiftofgrace -- SPONSORS Talk About - A new weekly subscription from Awana to lead family faith...

Today I’m taking your calls, taking you to a special performance I did at a school last week, and sharing some thoughts on how easy it is to get distracted on our journey of faith. I guess you could say, I’m reading a few pages from my journal for you today in the hopes that it will remind you to spend some time with God! Let’s go to the Story House! CALL (601) 301-2208 TO SHARE YOUR BRIEF STORY A...

Today we are celebrating the release of my new song “My Story Your Glory.” I’m sharing the heart behind the song and even take some of your calls. Let’s go to the Story House! -- 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. FIND PODCAST RESOURCES AND MORE: matthewwest.com/podcast/mystoryyourglory -- SPONSORS Simply...

Today I’m celebrating the release of my brand new book, The God Who Stays ! I’m so excited to share this book with the world! Join me today for a special conversation with my good friend and podcast buddy, Annie F. Downs as we discuss the heart behind the new book. Let’s go to the Story House! GET YOUR COPY OF THE GOD WHO STAYS ! thegodwhostays.com PODCAST RESOURCES & MORE: matthewwest.com/pod...

Today I’m taking your calls, talking about all things Ryman Auditorium, the new book The God Who Stays , and sharing a devotional about how God has our needs on His mind! Let’s go to the Story House! 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. PODCAST RESOURCES & MORE: matthewwest.com/podcast/yourneedsonhismin...

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 be...

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 h...

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 diffu...

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...

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...

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...

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! Simpl...

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 a...

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...

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...

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 Hous...