Wyatt Matters

Wyatt Matters

Wyatt Matters takes a lighthearted approach to things that deeply matter by utilizing a casual, interactive talk-show format. Drawing from trending stories on social media and using clips about current cultural happenings, we share some wisdom and create some laughter. Our goal is to get people thinking about what matters and Wyatt Matters. For more, visit wyattmattersshow.com and follow us on social media for authentic conversations that matter.

  1. 6d ago

    The Worst Road Trip Ever, A Relentless Grandma, and A Baseball Star Who Couldn't Let Go | Ep. 86 | Wyatt Matters

    "Never quit."   It's one of the most popular pieces of advice you'll ever hear.   This week, Wyatt Matters asks whether that's always true.   From a wildly impractical road trip across Africa to a woman who spent years chasing a driver's license she probably shouldn't have received, the crew explores stories of determination that crossed into something else entirely.   Then the focus turns to former MLB star Curt Schilling, whose legendary competitiveness fueled both incredible success and painful failure. His journey becomes a powerful example of what can happen when one goal consumes everything else.   Through humor, stories, and practical wisdom, Steve challenges one of our culture's favorite assumptions: sometimes quitting isn't weakness. Sometimes it's wisdom.   Because one of the fastest ways to nuke your own life is refusing to let go of something that should have ended a long time ago.   🎙️ This week’s co-hosts: John Samples – https://www.jsam.com/ & https://www.youtube.com/jsamtv Bruce Templeton – https://www.instagram.com/coltoncross Kimberlee Herman – https://www.promisehillpodcast.com/ & https://www.redeemedhopeaz.com/   👉 Visit our sponsor: Yrefy - Student Loan Refinance For Struggling Borrowers https://yrefy.com/   👉 For more from Wyatt Matters, head to https://www.wyattmattersshow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min
  2. Jun 14

    Jetway Jesus, Social Media Sadfishing, and Why Self-Pity Keeps Us Stuck | Ep. 85 | Wyatt Matters

    This week starts with a hilarious look at “Jetway Jesus”... those passengers who need a wheelchair to board a plane but somehow experience a miraculous recovery before reaching baggage claim. Then the crew takes aim at one of the internet’s most annoying trends: vague-posting, sadfishing, rage-baiting, and the endless search for attention online. Why do people post cryptic messages that say everything and nothing at the same time? But beneath the humor is a much deeper question. When does legitimate pain become an identity? When does a setback become a story we keep telling ourselves? Steve examines Jesus’ encounter with the disabled man at the Pool of Bethesda and asks a difficult question: Do we actually want to get better, or have we become comfortable living inside our excuses? This episode explores self-pity, personal responsibility, healing, and why moving forward often begins with a simple but difficult command: “Get up.” 🎙️ This week’s co-hosts:Todd Bussey – https://www.facebook.com/todd.bussey.71/Garrett Shelp – https://www.facebook.com/garrettshelp 👉 Visit our sponsor: Yrefy - Student Loan Refinance For Struggling Borrowers https://yrefy.com/ 👉 For more from Wyatt Matters, head tohttps://www.wyattmattersshow.com/ — join the newsletter, learn about the cast, and find faith-based resources that go deeper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min
  3. Jun 7

    Snake-Wrangling Politicians, A Brutal Diagnosis, and What Matters Most When Everything Changes | Ep. 84 | Wyatt Matters

    This week starts with one of the strangest headlines you'll hear all year: politicians wrangling snakes in a bizarre public spectacle that leaves the crew shaking their heads and asking how we got here. Then the conversation takes a sharp turn into something much more serious. A respected public figure receives a devastating cancer diagnosis, forcing a difficult conversation about suffering, mortality, fear, and what really matters when life suddenly changes. From there, Steve tackles a question many people wrestle with but rarely say out loud: Why do we make faith, life, and even prayer more complicated than they need to be? Through humor, personal stories, and biblical insight, the crew explores the difference between performing for people and authentically pursuing God. When the distractions fall away, and life gets real, what remains? This episode is a reminder that hope, purpose, and peace are often found in the simplest truths. 🎙️ This week’s co-hosts:Todd Bussey – https://www.facebook.com/todd.bussey.71/Bruce Templeton – https://www.instagram.com/coltoncrossKimberlee Herman – https://www.promisehillpodcast.com/ & https://www.redeemedhopeaz.com/ 👉 Visit our sponsor: Yrefy - Student Loan Refinance For Struggling Borrowers https://yrefy.com/ 👉 For more from Wyatt Matters, head to https://www.wyattmattersshow.com/ — join the newsletter, learn about the cast, and find faith-based resources that go deeper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min
  4. May 31

    Underwater Parrots, Celebrity Hypocrisy, and What “Judge Not” Really Means | Ep. 83 | Wyatt Matters

    This week starts with BB the parakeet, a bird whose owner built a tiny submarine so she could go exploring underwater. Some people loved it. Others screamed animal abuse. The whole debate proves how fast people jump from seeing a clip to judging a person’s heart. From there, the crew looks at moral grandstanding and public hypocrisy—people who call out others loudly while living with their own contradictions. Whether it’s celebrities, activists, or church people, the pattern is the same: the judge eventually becomes the judged. Then Steve takes on one of the most quoted and most misunderstood lines of Jesus: “Do not judge.” He makes clear that Jesus was not saying truth no longer matters. He was warning against harsh, prideful, condemning attitudes that turn people into spiritual attack dogs. 🎙️ This week’s co-hosts: John Samples – https://www.jsam.com/ & https://www.youtube.com/jsamtvTodd Bussey – https://www.facebook.com/todd.bussey.71/Kimberlee Herman – https://www.promisehillpodcast.com/ & https://www.redeemedhopeaz.com/ 👉 Visit our sponsor: Yrefy – Student Loan Refinance For Struggling Borrowers https://yrefy.com/ 👉 For more from Wyatt Matters, head to https://www.wyattmattersshow.com/ — join the newsletter, learn about the cast, and find faith-based resources that go deeper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min
  5. May 17

    Doomscrolling, Brain Worms, and Why Worry Is Wrecking Your Peace | Ep. 81 | Wyatt Matters

    This week’s show opens at 2 a.m. with a phone in one hand, a Cheetos bag in the other, and a brain stuck on the bad-news channel. Steve breaks down doom-scrolling, negativity bias, and why one bad headline can hit harder than ten good things. Then the crew looks at what happens when fear turns into action. From wild conspiracy spirals and apocalypse prep to mystery drones, UFO panic, and people making life-altering decisions based on worst-case thinking, the episode shows how quickly a “brain worm” can take over. The teaching cuts through the noise with a better path: name the worry, stop feeding it, and turn your attention back to what is true. Steve walks through Jesus’ words about worry, Isaiah’s reminder that God never grows tired, and Paul’s call to pray, give thanks, and think on what is good. The episode closes with a clear challenge: your brain may be wired to notice the bad, but it does not have to be ruled by it. With God’s help, worry can get its eviction notice. 🎙️ This week’s co-hosts: John Samples – https://www.jsam.com/ & https://www.youtube.com/jsamtvTodd Bussey – https://www.facebook.com/todd.bussey.71/ 👉 Visit our sponsor: Yrefy – Student Loan Refinance For StrugglingBorrowers https://yrefy.com/ 👉 For more from Wyatt Matters, head tohttps://www.wyattmattersshow.com/ — join the newsletter, learn about the cast, and find faith-based resources that go deeper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min
  6. May 10

    Parking Lot Wars, Matthew McConaughey, and Why Some Things Need a Hard No | Ep. 80 | Wyatt Matters

    This week’s show starts in one of the most emotionally unstable places on Earth: the parking lot. Steve unpacks the strange territorial instincts people suddenly develop when somebody else wants “their” parking space — even when they were about to leave it anyway. From there, the crew dives into bizarre headlines, including forklift jewelry heists, donkey getaway vehicles, and another reminder that Florida may actually be its own planet. Then the conversation shifts toward actor Matthew McConaughey and the growing realization that maturity often comes down to one overlooked skill: learning how to say no. No to distractions. No to unhealthy patterns. No to every opportunity, impulse, and emotional reaction demanding your attention. The episode closes with a deeper discussion about boundaries, wisdom, and why constantly saying yes to everything can quietly wreck your peace, your priorities, and even your spiritual life. 🎙️ This week’s co-hosts:John Samples – https://www.jsam.com/ & https://www.youtube.com/jsamtvTodd Bussey – https://www.facebook.com/todd.bussey.71/Maribeth Dodd – https://www.maribethdodd.com/ & https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealthyHustlePodcastGarrett Shelp – https://www.facebook.com/garrettshelp  Visit our sponsor: Yrefy – Student Loan Refinance For Struggling Borrowershttps://yrefy.com/ For more from Wyatt Matters, head to https://www.wyattmattersshow.com/ — join the newsletter, learn about the cast, and find faith-based resources that go deeper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min
  7. May 3

    Weird Prayers, Getting Watched at Work, and The Simplicity We Keep Missing | Ep. 79 | Wyatt Matters

    This week kicks off with a story that’s equal parts hilarious and uncomfortable—a pastor turns a simple lunch prayer into a full public spectacle. What should’ve been a quiet moment with God becomes a performance for everyone else. It lands the joke, but exposes a bigger issue: how often faith gets turned into something it was never meant to be. Then the show pivots into pure absurdity, with a viral trend: people doing owl impressions of celebrities. It’s pointless, ridiculous, and strangely enjoyable. And that’s the point. In a world that feels heavy and chaotic, even something dumb can remind us we’re human. From there, the conversation zooms out. Life is getting more complicated—technology, communication, even basic tasks. And faith hasn’t escaped that trend. What started simple has been layered with pressure, jargon, and performance. The episode ends by stripping it all back. Jesus didn’t complicate faith—people did. His message was direct: love God and love people. No performance. No audience. Just something real. 🎙️ This week’s co-hosts:John Samples – https://www.jsam.com/ & https://www.youtube.com/jsamtvTodd Bussey – https://www.facebook.com/todd.bussey.71/Garrett Shelp – https://www.facebook.com/garrettshelp 👉 Visit our sponsor: Yrefy – Student Loan Refinance For Struggling Borrowershttps://yrefy.com/ 👉 For more from Wyatt Matters, head tohttps://www.wyattmattersshow.com/ — join the newsletter, learn about the cast, and find faith-based resources that go deeper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    43 min

Ratings & Reviews

3.9
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

Wyatt Matters takes a lighthearted approach to things that deeply matter by utilizing a casual, interactive talk-show format. Drawing from trending stories on social media and using clips about current cultural happenings, we share some wisdom and create some laughter. Our goal is to get people thinking about what matters and Wyatt Matters. For more, visit wyattmattersshow.com and follow us on social media for authentic conversations that matter.