The Matthew West Podcast

"Christmas is not just a love story with red and green coats... Christmas has to do with the birth of Christ." - Karen KingsburyJoin 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!

Dadvice: God Is Good

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!

Give A Gobble LIVE

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!

"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/

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!

On today’s episode, I sit down with young author Caroline Shankle for a powerful and honest conversation about navigating the challenging "mean girl" years of high school and how those struggles prepared her for facing bigger giants in life. At just 22 years old, Caroline has poured her heart into her new 100-day devotional, "The Lion and the Bear: A Guide for Facing Your Giants," offering encouragement from her own journey of faith..This episode is a must-watch for any teenager, parent, or anyone who has ever felt overlooked, unseen, or battled with bullies. Let’s go to the Story House!

At nine years old, John O'Leary was burned on 100% of his body and given no chance to survive. Today, his miraculous story is the inspiration behind the major motion picture "Soul on Fire," releasing in theaters on October 10th.Matthew West sits down with the incredible John O'Leary for a conversation about his journey of overcoming the impossible. John shares how God took his greatest liabilities and turned them into his greatest assets, and how a life that the world saw as broken has become a powerful testament to God's redemptive power. This is a story that proves when the world sees something impossible, God says, "Watch me work."This conversation is a profound reminder that God is with us in our darkest moments and that every storm eventually runs out of rain.🔥 SEE THE MOVIE! "Soul on Fire" is in theaters nationwide on October 10th! Get your tickets now: https://www.soulonfiremovie.com/

On today’s episode of the podcast, Matthew sits down with his pastor, Kevin Queen of Cross Point Church, for an incredibly honest and practical conversation about the struggles and triumphs of faith. Pastor Kevin shares his powerful testimony and what led him to become the leader of a thriving church. He provides a simple, transformative framework for anyone looking to deepen their prayer life and hear God's voice more clearly, even in the middle of life's biggest storms. Let's go to the Story House!

On today’s episode of the podcast, my wife Emily and I recap summer 2025. From the pinnacle of performing at Carnegie Hall to the hilarious nightmare of being stranded overnight in LaGuardia airport. Emily also shares a powerful and timely word about the importance of gratitude and how leaning into thankfulness has been her anchor through a season of worry and change. Let’s go to the Story House!

Dadvice: Storyteller Evangelism