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