Wyatt Matters

Why do people pay extra for ripped jeans? Why can’t anyone sleep past 3 a.m. anymore? And what does a restored cathedral in Paris have to do with hope? From fashion trends to sleepless theology to the ringing bells of Notre Dame, the team finds humor, heart, and spiritual insight in life’s ordinary struggles. Then host Steve Wyatt brings a message of resilience through the stories of Abraham, Davi...

A banana duct-taped to a wall sells for over $6 million (and then gets eaten). A bride goes to Reddit because her dad is threatening to ruin her wedding. And NFL linebacker Demario Davis stuns a sports show host with an unshakable declaration of faith that stops everyone in their tracks. From performance-driven culture to God-first identity, the team explores what happens when hope seems foolish—b...

In this lighthearted but deeply meaningful episode, Steve Wyatt is joined by John Samples and Mary Beth Dodd to explore the power of humor in the Gospel. From why Steve almost named the show Laughing Jesus Radio, to tales of wheelchair races in church basements and wedding bloopers that ended in baptistries, this is one of the most joy-filled episodes yet. But beneath the laughs is a serious convi...

We open with Hot Takes that range from NBA legend Kenny Smith’s “plumber first” philosophy (and how it shaped his kids) to the weird and wonderful world of turkey trivia. Along the way, we learn what Jesus, King David, and Thanksgiving have in common. Then host Steve Wyatt brings us to Psalm 121—a mountain song—to remind us: God never promised to flatten the mountain. He promised to watch as you c...

Why do people pay millions for a pair of Judy Garland’s shoes? Is your “smart home” getting too smart? And Christina Applegate opens up about the unbearable loneliness of living with invisible pain. The team unpacks what we treasure, what we fear, and what it really means to ask for help when you’d rather hide. Then host Steve Wyatt helps us confront the anxiety and fear we carry when life just do...

We kick off with Hot Takes! From debating what makes a song “country” with Shaboozey’s Tipsy topping the charts, to Adam Sandler embracing his baggy fashion sense, and NFL quarterback Jameis Winston mixing faith with Eminem lyrics—we’ve got plenty to say.  Then, we get serious. Pastor Steve Wyatt dives into David’s cave experience (1 Samuel 21-23) and unpacks what happens when life feels like it’s...

What did you really learn in kindergarten—and do gold stars still matter? The team reflects on childhood bullies, early lessons in leadership, and how giving people real authority is a gift, not a threat. Then we talk about Eric Roberts’ strange public apology to his sister Julia, and the growing list of parenting styles from tiger to lighthouse. Then Pastor Steve Wyatt gets personal, opening the...

We open with Hot Takes on the pressures facing football phenom Arch Manning and why his family legacy might be his greatest strength. Then it’s onto “Dave,” a billboard-buying bachelor who can’t land a date—and what it says about our modern obsession with self-marketing. Finally, we break down the viral clip of a veteran meteorologist overcome with emotion during Hurricane Milton. Then Pastor Stev...