William Matthews

UNSPOKEN

Miles Adcox and Ruthie Lindsey

Society & Culture

4.8 • 789 Ratings

🗓️ 22 October 2018

⏱️ 76 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Unspoken, Miles and Ruthie thoroughly enjoyed a deep and meaningful conversation with William Matthews — known around the world as a singer/songwriter and popular recording artist that has extensively toured and performed around the world. There were many laughs during this time but also many raw, vulnerable moments and important discussions around race, religion and having great support as you navigate this life. William's passion is artistry and advocacy.

He seamlessly blends music, cinematography & political messaging around themes like racism and climate change which have been highlighted by CNN & Yahoo. In his music documentaries & podcast work on The Liturgists - William has interviewed prominent religious & thought leaders, songwriters, scientists and global political figures.

You can check out his body of work here — where booking requests for music and speaking engagements can be made.

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0:00.0	When I'm dealing with people or talking with people, I want to operate in a spirit of truth.
0:19.0	I want to operate and treat people from a place of security, well-being, dignity, and respect. That every life matters. Every human is made in the
0:27.4	image of God. Not just every human, all of creation is part of God. So I want to treat my creation
0:33.6	well. I want to treat the land well. I want to treat the waters well. I want to treat every person I touch. People of a different religion. People of a different ethnicity. People of a different sexual orientation. People of a different gender. Whoever, I want to treat them with security, dignity, well-being, and respect. And when I'm watching things that are violating those things, what do I do?
0:57.6	Hey, guys. violating those things. What do I do? Hey guys, I'm Miles. And I'm Ruthie.
1:00.2	And welcome to the unspoken podcast, where we believe that saying the unsaid may be the hardest,
1:05.5	but one of the most important things we can ever do. Yes, our authentic self is the best gift that we have to offer this world.
1:12.6	But sadly, we live in this culture that tells us that we should hide it.
1:16.1	So we would love for you to join us and listen along.
1:19.3	And we hope that you might find connection and healing and the courage that no important words go unspoken.
1:25.6	Make up like love.
1:27.1	Make them all out. Come on someone, take off your mind. important words go unspoken.
1:41.4	Today on the podcast, we welcome, someone, take off your nice. It's nice to me. Today on the podcast,
1:49.7	we welcome William Matthews. William is a singer-songwriter, recording artist, advocate, and speaker, who has toured around the world and has written and recorded multiple number one chart-topping songs.
1:54.9	His newest album, Cosmos, is on pre-order May 24th and releases worldwide in late June.
2:01.6	He is a sought-after advocate and voice on racism and climate change.
2:06.8	This was one of my favorites so far, and honestly, it was vulnerable for me, and you will learn
2:13.4	why when you get into this.
2:14.7	I did not expect it to go where it went, but he and I had a
2:18.5	fascinating interaction that honestly has launched me in a new direction of growth that was much
2:25.7	needed. And he's just, he's wicked smart, but what a good, gracious, empathetic human who I cannot
2:32.4	wait to share with you all. Yes.
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