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Don't Stop Praying For America

Dadvice: Storyteller Evangelism

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, I am joined by my friend and world-class photographer, Hannah Corwin. She shares the incredible story behind her stunning book, "But God," and a testimony of learning to trust God's timing, even when it meant waiting 10 years for a dream to come true. Let's go to the Story House!

Dadvice: Lessons from the Oz

In one of the most inspiring and motivating conversations yet, I sit down with Dabo Swinney, the two-time national champion head coach of the Clemson Tigers. Coach Swinney shares the powerful testimony and unshakable faith that have guided him from a difficult childhood to the pinnacle of college football. Let’s go to the Story House!

Dadvice: Back to School (Pt. 2)

Megan Woods joins me to share her powerful testimony of faith through fear, and how she learned to trust God when her biggest fear was coming true. This is a story about surrendering your dreams to God and discovering the incredible plans He has in store. Let’s go to the Story House!

Dadvice: Back to School

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!

Dadvice: With God all things are possible

“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!

Dadvice: Praise the Lord continually 

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!

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Dadvice: Turn and Run

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!

Dadvice: Stand Up For Jesus

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! 

Dadvice: On His Mind

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!

Dadvice: Don’t Stop Praying for Texas

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!

Dadvice: Happy 4th of July!

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!

Dadvice: Summer of Service

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!

Dadvice: My Why

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!

Dadvice: Happy Father's Day

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.

Dadvice: Life is Good

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!

Dadvice: To Be With Jesus

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!

Dadvice: Enjoying 18 summers with your children

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!

Dadvice: Growing Up & Growing Old

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!

Dadvice: Happy Mother's Day!

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!

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!

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".

Dadvice: God is calling you to stand up and stand out

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.

Dadvice: The gifts of Easter

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!

Dadvice: The spirit is willing

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!"

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!

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!

Dadvice: Living boldly and sharing Christ at any moment