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Dadvice: Because of Bethlehem

"Christmas is not just a love story with red and green coats... Christmas has to do with the birth of Christ." - Karen Kingsbury Join Matthew West for a special LIVE episode of the podcast featuring the #1 New York Times bestselling author, Karen Kingsbury! Recorded in front of a studio audience in Franklin, TN during Come Home For Christmas, this conversation goes deep into the heart of storytelling, faith, and the miraculous way God uses fiction to reveal the ultimate Truth. Let’s go to the Story House!

Is there a spiritual awakening happening right now? Join Matthew in the Story House for an incredible conversation with worship leader and songwriter Josh Baldwin.You know Josh from massive anthems like "Stand in Your Love," "Evidence," and the viral hit "Made for More," but today he’s sharing a side of his artistry you might not have seen before. Josh opens up about his new EP, Full Grown Man, and the journey of embracing his country/Americana roots after years of feeling like he had to fit a specific "worship leader" mold.

Dadvice: God Is Good

Dadvice: What's on the menu

Are you reading the Bible all wrong? Many of us treat scripture like a "highlight reel," picking out a few favorite verses while ignoring the difficult or "boring" parts of the Old Testament. But what if you are missing the most important part of the story? I sit down with Zach Windahl, author of The Bible Study and The Bible Simplified, in this new episode. Lets go to the Story House!

Dadvice: Have A Do Something Thanksgiving

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Dadvice: Thanksgiving Everyday

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!

Dadvice: Apple Of His Eye

"God has called us to be the light of the world... to live our lives unashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ."In this special solo episode, Matthew West shares a message that will challenge and inspire you: God has you exactly where you are for a reason. Forget "spiritually playing dead." This is a rallying cry to live boldly for Jesus in your everyday life.Instead of a typical interview, Matthew shares incredible and inspiring stories from you, the listeners, highlighting the real-world ways people are living "Unashamed." From a NICU nurse singing Jesus over babies to a student who "fought and won" to start a Christian club at her school, this episode is a powerful reminder that your platform is right where you are. Get Your "Unashamed" Merch: https://shop.matthewwest.com/

Dadvice: Knocked down but not out

Today I’m joined by Amber Smith, wife of Granger Smith. Amber shares their story of navigating the unspeakable tragedy of losing her 3-year-old son, River, and how that "bathroom floor" moment of ultimate grief and despair became the very place God met her. If you are walking through a storm or know someone who is, this conversation is a powerful reminder that you are not alone and your story is not over. Let’s go to the Story House!

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