Episode 23

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!

Episode 22

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!

Episode 21

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!

Episode 20

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!

Episode 19

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.

Episode 18

Matthew talks about life, faith and culture with hip hop group Social Club Misfits. These Florida boys are on a mission to reach a lost world with the hope they've found in Christ by breaking new ground and surpassing and pushing boundaries. From jail to finding Jesus, Social Club Misfits have a story to tell and it's a story that is resonating loud and clear. And in Songs From the Story House, Marty and Fern share the story behind the song “Savior” from their new album Feared by Hell.

Episode 17

Lisa Harper tells her powerful story of overcoming childhood abuse, the miracle that led her to adopt her daughter, Missy, and finding true happiness in the goodness of God. Matthew shares the story behind the live recording of “Without You” from his new EP, Live Before the World Shut Down.

Episode 16

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).

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.

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.”

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.”

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.