In this Best of Wyatt Matters episode, Steve and the crew revisit one of the most relatable human temptations: revenge.

From movie-style threats like “I will find you” to viral real-life payback stories involving zip-tied harmonicas, front yards full of pennies, and revenge plots that get weird fast, the conversation starts funny — because let’s be honest, some revenge stories are painfully entertaining.

But underneath the laughs is a harder truth: revenge may feel satisfying for a moment, but it keeps you emotionally chained to the person who hurt you.

Steve then brings it back to what Jesus teaches about retaliation. Don’t hit back. Don’t escalate. Don’t become the thing you’re angry at. Real strength is not getting even — it’s letting go before bitterness gets a leash around your soul.

🎙️ Episode Co-hosts:
Bruce Templeton – https://www.instagram.com/coltoncross
Maribeth Dodd – https://www.maribethdodd.com/ & https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealthyHustlePodcast
Garrett Shelp – https://www.facebook.com/garrettshelp

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In this Best of Wyatt Matters episode, Steve and the crew revisit one of the most relatable human temptations: revenge.
From movie-style threats like &ldquo;I will find you&rdquo; to viral real-life payback stories involving zip-tied harmonicas, front yards full of pennies, and revenge plots that get weird fast, the conversation starts funny &mdash; because let&rsquo;s be honest, some revenge stories are painfully entertaining.
But underneath the laughs is a harder truth: revenge may feel satisfying for a moment, but it keeps you emotionally chained to the person who hurt you.
Steve then brings it back to what Jesus teaches about retaliation. Don&rsquo;t hit back. Don&rsquo;t escalate. Don&rsquo;t become the thing you&rsquo;re angry at. Real strength is not getting even &mdash; it&rsquo;s letting go before bitterness gets a leash around your soul.
🎙️ Episode Co-hosts: Bruce Templeton &ndash; https://www.instagram.com/coltoncross Maribeth Dodd &ndash; https://www.maribethdodd.com/ &amp; https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealthyHustlePodcast Garrett Shelp &ndash; https://www.facebook.com/garrettshelp
👉 Visit our sponsor: Yrefy &ndash; Student Loan Refinance For Struggling Borrowers <a href="https://yrefy.com/">https://yrefy.com/</a>
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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.

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 <a href="https://wyattmattersshow.com" data-start="979" data-end="1031">wyattmattersshow.com</a> and follow us on social media for authentic conversations that matter.

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BEST OF WM: Revenge Stories, Viral Paybacks, and Why Letting Go Wins | Ep. 82 | 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/

 

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https://yrefy.com/

 

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"Never quit."
&nbsp;
It's&nbsp;one of the most popular pieces of advice you'll&nbsp;ever hear.
&nbsp;
This week, Wyatt Matters asks whether that's&nbsp;always true.
&nbsp;
From a wildly impractical road trip across Africa to a woman who spent years chasing a driver's&nbsp;license she probably shouldn't&nbsp;have received, the crew explores stories of determination that crossed into something else entirely.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
Through humor, stories, and practical wisdom, Steve challenges one of our culture's&nbsp;favorite assumptions: sometimes quitting isn't&nbsp;weakness. Sometimes it's&nbsp;wisdom.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
🎙️ This week&rsquo;s&nbsp;co-hosts:
John Samples&nbsp;&ndash;<a href="https://www.jsam.com/">&nbsp;https://www.jsam.com/</a>&nbsp;&amp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/jsamtv">&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/jsamtv</a>
Bruce Templeton&nbsp;&ndash;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/coltoncross">&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/coltoncross</a>
Kimberlee Herman&nbsp;&ndash;<a href="https://www.promisehillpodcast.com/">&nbsp;https://www.promisehillpodcast.com/</a>&nbsp;&amp;<a href="https://www.redeemedhopeaz.com/">&nbsp;https://www.redeemedhopeaz.com/</a>
&nbsp;
👉 Visit our sponsor: Yrefy - Student Loan Refinance For Struggling Borrowers
<a href="https://yrefy.com/">https://yrefy.com/</a>
&nbsp;
👉 For more from Wyatt Matters, head to
<a href="https://www.wyattmattersshow.com/">https://www.wyattmattersshow.com/</a>

The Worst Road Trip Ever, A Relentless Grandma, and A Baseball Star Who Couldn't Let Go | Ep. 86 | 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 to
https://www.wyattmattersshow.com/ — join the newsletter, learn about the cast, and find faith-based resources that go deeper.

This week starts with a hilarious look at &ldquo;Jetway Jesus&rdquo;... 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&rsquo;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&rsquo; 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: &ldquo;Get up.&rdquo;
🎙️ This week&rsquo;s co-hosts: Todd Bussey &ndash;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/todd.bussey.71/"> https://www.facebook.com/todd.bussey.71/</a> Garrett Shelp &ndash;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/garrettshelp"> https://www.facebook.com/garrettshelp</a>
👉 Visit our sponsor: Yrefy - Student Loan Refinance For Struggling Borrowers&nbsp; <a href="https://yrefy.com/">https://yrefy.com/</a>
👉 For more from Wyatt Matters, head to <a href="https://www.wyattmattersshow.com/">https://www.wyattmattersshow.com/</a> &mdash; join the newsletter, learn about the cast, and find faith-based resources that go deeper.

BEST OF WM: Revenge Stories, Viral Paybacks, and Why Letting Go Wins | Ep. 82 | Wyatt Matters

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