The Matthew West Podcast

My guest today is an author, CEO of a family of seven, and wife of NFL football star Benjamin Watson. She knows a thing or two about how life can at times feel completely overwhelming. But God offers us peace in the middle of the chaos. You are going to love this conversation!  Let’s go to the Story House with Kirsten Watson!

Today we are celebrating the release of a brand new song! I’m going to take you on a journey to discover the heart behind the song and the powerful story that inspired it.  Each life is touched by joy and pain, laughter and tears, hope and heartache. I pray that you will be moved by the power of this story today and reminded that life is hard, but God is still so good! It’s a broken and...

My guest today is a fascinating individual and one of my favorite people. He’s a bestselling author and philanthropist, showing us all how to live life to the fullest and love each other well.  Today we are celebrating the release of his new book, Undistracted . Let’s go to the Story House with Bob Goff! -- SPONSORS Simply Earth - Go to simplyearth.com/west and use the code WEST to get a free...

My guest today is a marriage and family therapist who’s written a powerful new book called What If It’s Wonderful?.  Today’s conversation is one we all need on the importance of finding joy and peace in any circumstance! Let’s go to the Story House with Nicole Zasowski!

Today’s show is going to fire you up in a big way! More than accolades such as being a Heisman Trophy winner, this guy is on a mission to follow Jesus and change the world. He’s just released a powerful new book called Mission Possible and we’re going to discuss how to make our lives count!  Let’s go to the Story House with Tim Tebow!

Today I’m hanging with the pastor of Passion City Church. He’s the visionary who founded the Passion conferences that have reached millions of young people for Christ. He’s a gifted teacher and writer and has an awesome series of children’s devotional books about the wonder of creation.  Let’s go to the Story House with Louie Giglio!

Today I get to sit down with a really inspiring guy! He’s the host of the Human Hope podcast, and is bringing us a message of hope today.  Let’s go to the Story House with Carlos Whittaker!

Today is the final bonus episode in our What If series. I hope these devotionals have been an encouragement to you! If you’ve missed any of the 8 episodes, I encourage you to go back and give them a listen! Here at the beginning of 2022, time is going by so fast! And too often, we can get sidetracked from our mission, our plans can get derailed and we can lose sight of what really matters. Today w...

Today’s episode is a celebration of the release of my brand new single Me On Your Mind. I’m going to take you inside the writing room for this song and you’ll hear how it progressed and the heart behind the lyrics.  Consider this an extended version of our weekly segment Songs from the Story House! Let’s go!

On today’s bonus devotional episode we are taking a look at the story of Daniel and being reminded what it looks like to burn bright and stand tall for our faith in a world that makes it increasingly hard to do so. A no what if life requires faith, boldness, and the willingness to stand up for what is right.

I’m joined today by an incredibly talented singer/songwriter. You can hear her with me on the Brand New Tour this spring as we travel across the country, and today I’m so excited for you to get to know her story!  Let’s go to the Story House with Hannah Kerr!

We are continuing with a devotional series called “What If,” that I hope will encourage you to run your race with perseverance. Nobody wants to reach the end asking, “What if I had lived my life to the fullest?”  Life is short, make it count!

My guest today is a crazy talented singer/songwriter and Centricity recording artist. He’s got a powerful new song out called "Jesus is Coming Back"! He’ll also be joining me on the 2nd leg of the Brand New Tour this spring!  Let’s go to the Story House with Jordan Feliz!

Today’s devotional is a reminder of the importance of waiting on the Lord as we pursue a no what if life! Are you feeling weary? Wait on Him and He will renew your strength. Needing guidance? Wait on the Lord and He will give you direction. Feeling anxious? Wait on the Lord and He will give you peace.

You’re going to love today’s show! My guest is a pastor and author of a great book called Love Has a Name , that I’ve loved reading! He’s got one great story after another of how God shows up when we show up willing to love the world around us. This is a message needed in our world right now that is so divided.  Let’s go to the Story House with my friend Adam Weber!

Today we look to the deeply spiritual movie,  Napoleon Dynamite,  for a much needed reminder that our best days are not behind us!  No what ifs! Epic Will: https://bit.ly/MWPEpicWill use WEST20 and receive 20% off!

My guest today is the former lead singer of one of my all-time favorite bands, Third Day. He’s one of the most recognizable voices in music, and recently released an awesome solo album called New Creation. Let’s go to the Story House the great Mac Powell! Check out https://pine.co.ve/mws-1 and use the code  WEST250  for $250 off a first-time overnight, youth camp registration at the Pine...

It’s impossible to live a “no what if” life if you’re consumed by the regret of past mistakes.  Today’s devotional is a much needed reminder that God remembers our sins no more, so we are free to forget the past behind us and press on! Epic Will: https://bit.ly/MWPEpicWill use WEST20 and receive 20% off!

I’m joined today by my friend Billy. He’s an accomplished journalist and author of a new book called Playing With Fire . He’s got a knack for digging in and finding the topics that today’s church often overlooks. I really think you’re going to love today’s conversation with a really fascinating guy who’s passionate about telling stories of faith and hope in a world crowded with bad news.  Let...

We are kicking off 2022 on a mission to have no regrets and no what ifs!  Today’s devotional is a reminder that when it comes to living life to the fullest there are some things we can’t do for ourselves. Take a moment today to remember that God has done for you what you could never do for yourself. He left no what ifs on the cross. He came all the way for sinners like you and me. Let’s go to...

My guest today is most known for her delicious pretzels that you can smell the moment you walk into any shopping mall! More importantly, she is a deep well with a powerful story of brokenness, tragedy, abuse, depression, and ultimately healing and redemption. Let’s go to the Story House with Auntie Anne Beiler!

Join me for an 8-week devotional series to kick off the new year.  Each Friday I’ll be putting out a short bonus episode of the podcast that you can add to your daily quiet time as we challenge each other to make the most of 2022! Let’s run our race with perseverance and reach the end with no what ifs! Epic Will: https://bit.ly/MWPEpicWill use WEST20 and receive 20% off!

My guests today have written the perfect book for the start of the new year called In The Presence of Jesus .  Today, we are talking about how to discover the intimacy with God that we all want to experience. Let’s go to the Story House with Matt Litton and Pastor Paul Bane!

Today, my guest is one of the best singers God has ever put on the planet. He was an original member of the group Avalon who spent most of their career at the top of the radio charts. Now, he’s singing about Jesus as a solo artist and sharing his story in a new book So Far So Good. Let’s go the Story House with Jody McBrayer!

Merry Christmas! Join me for a special weekly bonus episode throughout the month of December as I share a devotional message that I pray will remind you of the true meaning and significance of this most wonderful time of the year. We need hope. We need joy. We need love. We need Jesus. We need Christmas! Sign up to receive a free weekly email devotional called Day One Devos that my ministry PopWE...