Life After American Idol: Colton Dixon on Perseverance, Fatherhood & His New Book
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!
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Dadvice: Take every opportunity to share your faith
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!
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My Wife Emily And I Talk Faith, Parenting and Trusting God
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".
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Dadvice: God is calling you to stand up and stand out
Dadvice: God is calling you to stand up and stand out
Joining Matthew on his podcast are some of his favorite artists, authors, athletes, and influencers such as Mark Hall from Casting Crowns, best selling author Max Lucado, Sadie and Korie Robertson, NBA star Cody Zeller, best-selling author and speaker Jon Gordon, and many more. In addition, listeners will be taken behind-the-scenes in each episode to experience some of the powerful stories behind his music. 050184