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The Matthew West Podcast

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

5 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 5 November 2025

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

It’s another episode with the Wests! Matthew is joined by his wife, Emily, for a hilarious and honest debate over their true wedding song—a 22-year-old argument about Marc Cohn's "True Companion." But the fun and games quickly turn to a deep and powerful conversation about the realities of parenting in 2025. Let's go to the Story House!

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0:00.0	You're giving me a hard time because yesterday, on the weekends, I do tend to scroll.
0:05.5	You scrolled, and I gave you a hard time while I watched football.
0:09.4	We're not the ones in control, whether it's through parenting or just through own life circumstances.
0:14.3	He is in control, and we have to look to him through it all, but he does care.
0:18.0	I'm just really reminded that the Lord is in this little things.
0:21.9	He cares.
0:22.8	He cares, and he's so kind. I just, we prayed and prayed and prayed for months about that decision. You know, what did a counselor tell us one time? It's not your job to write your kid's story. It's your job to walk with them through it. It's like, oh, that's hard. Yeah, that's hard. What is 1 Timothy 412?
0:37.4	It says, do not like anyone look down on you because you are young. Oh, that's hard. Yeah, that's hard. What is First Timothy 412?
0:44.0	It says, do not like anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers. Yeah.
0:44.6	He really hope you like it.
0:49.2	I really hope you like it.
0:53.3	Guys, I'm excited to tell you about the Trans-Siberian Orchestra Winter Tour.
0:58.0	I feel like the Trans-Siberian Orchestra has become synonymous with the Christmas season.
1:02.0	It's an incredible family-friendly show from ages 8 to 80 and family-friendly prices.
1:09.0	So be sure to check out when they're coming to a city near you.
1:13.0	To get your tickets, go to trans-Siberian.com,
1:17.6	and don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime Christmas concert.
1:21.9	Check them out, trans-Siberian.com and go see them on tour this Christmas.
1:27.6	What's up, everybody?
1:29.0	Welcome to another episode of the Matthew West podcast.
1:31.9	I'm your host, Matthew West.
1:33.6	And as always, I really hope you like it.
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