
The Matthew West Podcast
22 episodes
Dr. Derwin L. Gray On How to Find the Good Life We’re All Searching For 
This week I welcome guest Derwin Gray. A former NFL star, and now pastor of Transformation Church in South Carolina, Derwin has climbed the ladder of success and discovered the key to finding a kind of happiness the world might promise but can’t deliver. Together we unpack some of the powerful messages in his latest book, “The Good Life.” Also, I’ll share the heart behind my song Brand New, and of course Dad joins me for another edition of Dadvice!
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appRachel Cruze on the Importance of Knowing Yourself and Knowing Your Money 
We’re kicking off the new year with the perfect guest! Bestselling author and money expert Rachel Cruze helps us start 2021 with the right mindset when it comes to our priorities. We discuss the importance of knowing ourselves and why we think the way we do when it comes to our finances; a timely topic as we look ahead to a new year, setting goals and dreaming dreams! I learned a ton from this talk and I think you will too! Also, a special New year’s edition of Songs from the Story House and as always, Dadvice!
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appNew Year VIP Q&A 
What are you taking with you from 2020?
We close out the year with a special VIP Q&A! I take your calls and we talk about what we are taking with us from this hard year of 2020. While we all might be more than ready to turn the page and leave this year in the rear view mirror, today’s show reminds us that nothing is wasted when placed in God’s hands.
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Maddie and Tae Believe We All Need Christmas Right Now 
My friendship with Maddie and Tae began in the most 2020 way imaginable - by writing a song together via Zoom. Today I get to chat with this talented country duo about the #1 on the country radio charts they just celebrated, their new Christmas project called We Need Christmas, and a bunch of other fun stuff!
In Songs from the Story House, we dive in to the heart behind that song we wrote together on Zoom, We Need Christmas. Come get in the Christmas spirit with us today!
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Karen Kingsbury Brings Her Gift of Storytelling to the Story House 
I’m so excited to catch up with the great Karen Kingsbury on today’s show! Karen is one of the great storytellers whose novels have sold more than 25 million copies! We talk about her new book Truly, Madly, Deeply, as well as all things Christmas! We even made up a story on the spot, so much fun!
In Songs From the Story House, I share the heart behind the songs “The Heart of Christmas” and “One Last Christmas” - the true story of a little boy named Dax. Get your tissues ready! All that, plus Dad’s with me for Dadvice!
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Lysa TerKeurst on Forgiving What We Can’t Forget 
Lysa Terkeurst, author of the current #1 New York Times bestseller Forgiving What You Can’t Forget, opens up with Matthew to share her powerful story of hurt, brokenness, and redemptive journey to forgiveness. Matthew dives in to the heart behind his latest holiday song “The Hope of Christmas,” and Matthew’s dad talks about finding joy this season!
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Candace Cameron Bure is the Queen of Christmas 
Matthew talks with TV star Candace Cameron Bure about her latest Hallmark Channel Christmas movie If I Only Had Christmas, the difficulty of separation from family while she’s filming, and the importance of faith as she treats every opportunity like a mission field. Also, Matthew tells the story of working with the great Vince Gill in Songs From the Story House. And MW’s dad is back, recovered from Covid-19 to deliver a powerful in person Dadvice!
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Thanksgiving VIP Q&A 
In this special Thanksgiving edition of the podcast, Matthew takes calls from across the country and discusses all that we are giving thanks for this year. In addition, he interviews the podcast contest winner, Lisa and her daughter Becky from Wisconsin and they share an incredibly powerful story that will remind us all what it looks like to make the most of each day God gives us to live. This Thanksgiving show is going to leave you singing “Gobble Gobble” all the way to the family dinner table!
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Rebekah Lyons on How God Turns Our Stories of Struggle Into His Story of Rescue 
Best selling author Rebekah Lyons talks about her miracle adoption story, and how the interruptions in our life are really an invitation. Her battle with crippling anxiety and panic attacks have illuminated the importance of finding rhythms for renewal so that we can step in to the full life God intends for us all. We also discuss the making of Matthew’s latest holiday smash “Gobble Gobble,” and check in with his dad who’s recovering from Covid-19.
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