Overview
294 Episodes
How do you want to be remembered? In this deeply personal and reflective conversation, my wife Emily and I sit down to recap our summer and discuss the ultimate "why" behind everything we do. Let’s go to the Story House!
Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2025
Dadvice: With God all things are possible
Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2025
“Is this God’s plan or His punishment?” It’s a question many have wrestled with. On the podcast, my friend Rob Roozeboom—founder of RiseFest and author of Broken Still Chosen—shares his raw journey with muscular dystrophy, years of anger toward God, and the moment God met him in his deepest pain to transform his heart. Let’s go to the Story House!
Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2025
Dadvice: Praise the Lord continually
Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2025
What if the most difficult parts of your story are the exact qualifications God wants to use for your calling? New York Times best-selling author and world-renowned speaker Rory Vaden joins me for a conversation that will completely reframe how you see your past. He reveals how looking at your past pain, setbacks, and tragedies is the fastest way to find your unique, God-given purpose. Let’s go to the Story House! Follow Rory Vaden on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and his website here. Get Rory Vaden's Bestselling Audiobook Wealthy and Well-Known for FREE! Visit: freebrandaudiobook.com/west
Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2025
What happens when you trade the traditional college path for a six-month mission trip around the world? I sit down with a very special guest—my oldest daughter, Lulu West—for an incredible conversation about her life-changing YWAM (Youth With A Mission) experience. Let’s go to the Story House!
Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025
He’s the artist whose song "Counting My Blessings" has become a global anthem of gratitude. Seph Schlueter joins me to share the incredible stories behind his music and the powerful "God moments" that have defined his journey. Let’s go to the Story House!
Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025
What if one of the world's most positive people admitted he's "naturally negative"? Best-selling author and top motivational speaker Jon Gordon joins me for an incredibly honest and practical conversation about how to transform your mindset. Jon, who coaches championship teams like the LA Rams and Clemson, reveals his personal struggle with negativity and anxiety and the ultimatum from his wife that changed everything. He shares the powerful, daily habits he uses to cultivate a positive life, anchored by his deep faith in Jesus. Let’s go to the Story House!
Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2025
Dadvice: Don’t Stop Praying for Texas
Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025
How does a high school dropout who sang backup for local rappers end up with a #1 Christian song called "Desperate"? Jamie MacDonald shares one of the most powerful and honest testimonies you will ever hear. In this episode, she pulls back the curtain on her incredible journey, from a troubled childhood and years of struggling with drugs and alcohol, to the moment at age 21 when she hit "low enough" and cried out to God to rescue her. Let’s go to the Story House!
Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025
Country music star and Grand Ole Opry member Craig Morgan shares an incredibly raw, honest, and ultimately hope-filled conversation with me about his journey. He opens up about how that painful season taught him that "sometimes our pain is for other people" and how God can bring purpose from our deepest valleys. This is a story about faith, family, and the amazing truth that even when we don't understand His plan, God's work is getting done through us. Let’s go to the Story House!
Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025
What happens when you have to let go? My wife Emily and I sit down for a deeply personal conversation about parenting young adults and the challenge of surrendering control. Let’s go to the Story House!
Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025
What does it truly cost to follow Jesus? Evangelist David Nasser joins me for one of the most powerful testimonies ever shared in the Story House. David tells his incredible story of growing up in an Iranian Muslim family, escaping the revolution, and the moment his life changed forever. Let go to the Story House!
Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025
He’s led worship in rooms filled with thousands, but some of the most sacred moments in Kristian Stanfill’s faith journey have happened in the quiet moments offstage. In this episode, he shares honestly about what’s shaped him and the simple beauty of returning to God.
Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025
Today my guest is the legendary Charlie Peacock – a 6-time Grammy Award-winning artist, producer, songwriter, and author. From his formative years and the influence of his musician father to building the iconic "Art House" studio in a converted church, Charlie shares the incredible journey and profound insights gleaned from over five decades in the music industry. Let’s go to the Story House!
Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025
Welcoming my beautiful wife of 22 years, Emily West, back to the Story House! Get a glimpse into our life as we chat about what keeps our marriage strong, the joys and anticipation of family, and some hilarious "behind-the-scenes" moments. Let’s go to the Story House!
Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025
Dadvice: Enjoying 18 summers with your children
Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025
New York Times bestselling author Melanie Shankle joins me for an incredibly honest and hope-filled conversation about facing the "dragons" in our lives – from our own past wounds to the challenges our kids face. If you've ever dealt with difficult family dynamics, struggled to parent through tough times, or needed a reminder of God's healing power, this episode is for you. Let’s go to the Story House!
Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025
Dadvice: Growing Up & Growing Old
Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025
Is the God of the Bible still the God of 2025? Pastor Allen Jackson of World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro, TN joins me for a crucial conversation about the unseen spiritual influences shaping our lives and the urgent call for the Church to be the "conscience of the culture." Let’s go to the Story House!
Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025
He rocked the American Idol stage and topped the Christian charts with hits like "Build a Boat," but Colton Dixon never expected his next project would be... a children's book! Fresh off the Winter Jam tour, Colton sits down with Matthew West to talk about his surprising new book, also titled "Build a Boat," inspired by his smash song and his four-year-old twin daughters. Let's go to the Story House!
Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025
In this week's Dadvice we continue to discuss ways we can live unashamed for Jesus. Join my dad and I as we look at three astronauts who have been bold in their faith. We hope this encourages you to take every opportunity you can to share the gospel!
Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025
Pull up a chair for a heartfelt and hilarious conversation as Matthew West welcomes his wife of almost 22 years, Emily West, back to the podcast! They dive into the real-life ups and downs of marriage, parenting young adults, and the constant journey of trusting God.Emily shares insights from their recent trip visiting their daughter Lulu at YWAM (Youth With A Mission) in Hawaii, witnessing incredible faith in the next generation while wrestling with the parental challenge of letting go. Hear Emily's powerful reminder for anyone worried about their kids: "In His will is the safest place for all of us to be".
Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025
Dadvice: God is calling you to stand up and stand out
Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025
What happens when the music industry tells you "no," your label drops you, and your dreams seem impossible? For country artist Drew Baldridge, it was just the beginning of an incredible faith journey.Join Matthew West as he sits down with Drew Baldridge to hear his powerful testimony of perseverance, faith, and unexpected triumph. Drew shares the raw story behind his viral hit "She's Somebody's Daughter" – from losing his record deal and facing constant rejection from Nashville gatekeepers, even after the song exploded on TikTok.If you've ever faced failure, felt overlooked, or wondered if God still has a plan for your dreams, this conversation is for you. Drew's story is proof that sometimes God uses the valleys and the "no's" as a setup for something bigger.
Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025
Ever felt ashamed or alone in your doubts about God? Wonder if your questions make you a "bad" Christian? You're not alone. Today, we are entering a deeply honest and encouraging conversation with special guest Craig Groeschel, pastor of Life.Church and bestselling author. We dive into the powerful message of Craig's book, "The Benefit of Doubt," exploring how wrestling with tough questions and uncertainties doesn't have to destroy your faith – it can actually lead to a stronger, deeper, and more resilient relationship with God. Let’s go to the Story House!
Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025
Every artist has a story, and Peter Burton's is one you need to hear. This episode is a deep dive into his journey of faith, resilience, and the power of music to heal. Peter opens up about his struggles with mental health, the pivotal moments that shaped his faith, and the inspiration behind his moving new song, "Where Would I Be." From a broken guitar to a renewed sense of purpose, Peter's story reminds us that God can use even our deepest wounds to bring hope to others. Let’s go to the Story House!Connect with Matthew!Newsletter: https://matthewwest.lnk.to/emailsignup Facebook: https://matthewwest.lnk.to/FBInstagram: https://matthewwest.lnk.to/IGWebsite: https://matthewwest.lnk.to/websiteYouTube: https://matthewwest.lnk.to/YTTikTok: https://matthewwest.lnk.to/TikTokAmazon: Ask Alexa to "follow Matthew West on Amazon Music!"
Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025
Today’s Dadvice is all about praying to God for your breakthrough. The Lord showed up for David in the Bible, and He surely will show up for you! No matter what you are facing today, an answer from God is on the way. My dad and I hope this encourages you!
Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025
On today’s episode, we go to the Story House with Jonathan McReynolds! He’s got a new book, Before You Climb Any Higher, and we discuss the importance of recognizing your sonship in God and learning to value it. Let’s go to the Story House!
Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025
Dadvice: Living boldly and sharing Christ at any moment
Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2025
On today’s episode, we go to the Story House with your favorite West, my better half, Emily! We’re answering some of your questions from her DMs, including how I proposed and how we knew it was God’s timing. Let’s go to the Story House!
Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025
Dadvice: There is power in the Gospel
Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025
My guest today is a young up-and-coming recording artist named Joseph O’Brien. You’ve probably seen his songwriting videos on social media. He also made it to the quarter finals of “America’s Got Talent” and is currently signed to TobyMac’s label Gotee. Let’s go to the Story House!
Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025
Dadvice: Christ Paid Our Debt on the Cross
Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025
Today we are discussing what it means to live Unashamed for Jesus. We will be diving into some great examples of how people around the country, college campuses, and sports leagues are proclaiming the name of Jesus. I hope this encourages you to continue to be bold in your faith and live Unashamed for Jesus in your everyday life. Let’s go to the Story House!
Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025
Dadvice: Displaying Christ's Love Through Our Actions
Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025
My guest today is the host of The Bible Recap podcast, which aims to keep people connected to reading the Bible when they're tempted to quit for lack of understanding. She also writes books to help others understand Biblical literacy. Let’s go to the Story House with Tara-Leigh Cobble!
Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2025
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