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Each week on the Matthew West Podcast, Matthew is joined by some of his favorite artists, authors, athletes, and influencers such as Mark Hall from Casting Crowns, Olympic Gold Medalist Shawn Johnson East, Country Star Carly Pearce, Best selling author and podcast host Annie F. Downs, Comedian Michael Jr., and many more. In addition, listeners get a behind-the-scenes look in each episode at some of the powerful stories behind his music, plus a special segment "Dadvice" with Matthew's dad, popwe Director, Joe West.
Adrienne and Jeremy Camp Keep Their Eyes Fixed on God
Episode 15
Adrienne and Jeremy Camp share how 2020 has not gone according to plan, starting with the I Still Believe movie release in March, three book launches, many cancelled tour dates, and some exciting new family music projects. Through it all they are experiencing the depth of God's economy in His perfect timing. For this week's Song From the Story House, Matthew and Jeremy talk about how they wrote Jeremy's timely hit single, "Keep Me In the Moment," together on tour back in 2018.
Angie Smith’s Faithfulness Through Joy and Sorrow
Episode 14
Angie Smith’s passion for sharing her whole story - the good and the bad - has helped her write the popular Seamless study, as well as her upcoming book, Matchless. And after hearing about Angie’s father, Matthew shares the story behind the song “Looking Up.”
Uncomfortable Conversations With Emmanuel Acho
Episode 13
You may know former NFL player Emmanuel Acho as a Fox Sports commentator, but his YouTube series “Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man” is providing a safe place to have the uncomfortable conversations about race that many people have never been able to have. And to celebrate 10 years since the release of The Story of Your Life, Matthew shares the story behind the song “My Own Little World” from that album.
VIP Q&A
Episode 12
Inspired by the VIP Q&A sessions Matthew has done before his concerts, we get to hear your stories and questions in this special monthly episode. Call (601) 301-2208 to share your brief story and/or question (the shorter your message the more likely you’ll be on the show).
Austin French at His Most Vulnerable and Most Redeemed
Episode 11
Singer-songwriter Austin French visits Matthew at the Story House fresh off the release of his new EP, Wake Up Sleeper, to share the painful (and now healing) story of his past that inspired him to write the song "Jesus Can" with Matthew and their friend Jonathan Smith.
Jon Steingard’s Journey Through Doubt - Part 2
Episode 10
In this second part of Matthew's interview with former Hawk Nelson lead singer turned filmmaker, Jon Steingard, they conclude their honest discussion about faith and doubt, and Matthew asks Jon to answer the “blue couch moment” question. This bonus episode ends with some more great “Dadvice” wisdom.
Jon Steingard’s Journey Through Doubt - Part 1
Episode 9
In part one of this two-part interview with fellow “preacher’s kid” Jon Steingard, Matthew asks about growing up in church, his time as front man for Hawk Nelson, and his past year's painful journey of questioning his belief in God. "Truth Be Told" is this week's Song from the Story House.
Jon Gordon and the Power of Positive Leadership
Episode 8
Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world, and his personal story inspires us this week on the podcast. And today’s Song from the Story House, “Too Young Too Soon,” hits close to home.
Priscilla Shirer’s Prayer Strategy
Episode 7
Priscilla Shirer’s story of faith, which starts with her incredible family, has inspired countless people though her speaking events, her books, and the films she has starred in. Matthew also welcomes Leanna Crawford to the Story House to discuss the song they wrote together, “Truth I’m Standing On.”
Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East on Finding Success
Episode 6
Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East share their stories of success, and how their Olympic and NFL aspirations didn’t go as they expected. That conversation leads Matthew to think about the story behind his song, “Something Greater”, and his wife Emily joins him to discuss how God’s story for each of our lives is even more amazing than we can imagine.
NBA Star Cody Zeller Is More Than His Achievements
Episode 5
In honor of the NBA playoffs beginning, Matthew interviews his friend Cody Zeller about how his faith continues to grow on and off the court playing for the Charlotte Hornets. This week’s Songs From the Story House segment is about the hit single, “The God Who Stays.”
Max Lucado Just Wants to Get On Base
Episode 4
Matthew interviews one of his favorite authors and storytellers, Max Lucado, who also happens to be one of his heroes. Plus, we get to hear the story behind the song “Take Heart” in this week’s Songs From the Story House segment.
VIP Q&A
Episode 3
Inspired by the VIP Q&A sessions Matthew has done before his concerts, we get to hear your stories and questions in this special monthly episode. Call (601) 301-2208 to share your brief story and/or question (the shorter your message the more likely you’ll be on the show).
Korie Robertson and Sadie Robertson Huff Live Original
Episode 2
Korie Robertson and Sadie Robertson Huff share the story of their mother-daughter relationship as they lived out their faith on popular television series Duck Dynasty and Dancing With the Stars. And Matthew goes “on location” with his family to get the story behind his song “Quarantine Life.”
Mark Hall from Casting Crowns Is Just a Nobody
Episode 1
Matthew’s first podcast guest is his good friend, Mark Hall from Casting Crowns, who knows his story is not defined by his musical accomplishments. We also get to hear from William, who is part of the story behind the song, “Walking Miracles.”