From a viral obsession with sticks (yes, really) to fans heckling pro athletes about their dead moms—this episode starts light, then hits hard. Steve Wyatt and the team explore what happens when decency dies and cruelty gets clicks.

Then, host Steve Wyatt unpacks one of the rawest and redemptive truths you’ll ever hear: Hope isn’t a feeling. Hope is something you do. Drawing from Scripture, dialysis sessions, and devastating loss, he offers a survival guide for anyone barely hanging on.

Visit https://www.wyattmattersshow.com for more gospel truth, bold stories, and humor that heals.

From a viral obsession with sticks (yes, really) to fans heckling pro athletes about their dead moms&mdash;this episode starts light, then hits hard. Steve Wyatt and the team explore what happens when decency dies and cruelty gets clicks.
Then, host Steve Wyatt unpacks one of the rawest and redemptive truths you&rsquo;ll ever hear: Hope isn&rsquo;t a feeling. Hope is something you do. Drawing from Scripture, dialysis sessions, and devastating loss, he offers a survival guide for anyone barely hanging on.
Visit <a href="https://www.wyattmattersshow.com">https://www.wyattmattersshow.com</a>&nbsp;for more gospel truth, bold stories, and humor that heals.

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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Wyatt Matters #37 – "Hope Is Something You Do!" + Hot Takes on Stick Talk, Ruthless Hecklers, and the Action Required for Real Hope

It starts with Richard Goodall, the ordinary-looking janitor who stunned America, then moves to Tom Cruise’s public meltdown and unlikely comeback, and Lindsey Vonn’s painful return to the slopes. Each story asks the same question: what do you do after failure, humiliation, or loss?

Then Steve brings it home with his own story of collapse, grief, rebuilding, and faith. His takeaway is simple but powerful: God often uses deep pain to prepare people for deeper purpose. Broken isn’t the end. 

Sometimes it’s the beginning.

🎙️ This week’s co-hosts:
Todd Bussey – https://www.facebook.com/todd.bussey.71/
Kimberlee Herman – https://www.promisehillpodcast.com/ & https://www.redeemedhopeaz.com/
Garrett Shelp – https://www.facebook.com/garrettshelp

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It starts with Richard Goodall, the ordinary-looking janitor who stunned America, then moves to Tom Cruise&rsquo;s public meltdown and unlikely comeback, and Lindsey Vonn&rsquo;s painful return to the slopes. Each story asks the same question: what do you do after failure, humiliation, or loss?
Then Steve brings it home with his own story of collapse, grief, rebuilding, and faith. His takeaway is simple but powerful: God often uses deep pain to prepare people for deeper purpose. Broken isn&rsquo;t the end.&nbsp; Sometimes it&rsquo;s the beginning.
🎙️ 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> Kimberlee Herman &ndash; <a href="https://www.promisehillpodcast.com/">https://www.promisehillpodcast.com/</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.redeemedhopeaz.com/">https://www.redeemedhopeaz.com/</a> Garrett Shelp &ndash; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/garrettshelp">https://www.facebook.com/garrettshelp</a>
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Richard Goodall, Lindsey Vonn, and Why Some People Rise After Getting Wrecked | Ep. 72 | Wyatt Matters

The State of the Union brought fireworks—but not the good kind. From silent protests to visible frustration across the chamber, the night turned into a nationwide conversation about anger in leadership and culture.

But the crew quickly admits something uncomfortable: we all do it.

Whether it’s losing your cool over a slow internet connection, exploding at a small mistake, or snapping at the people closest to you, anger shows up everywhere... from Congress to the kitchen table.

Host Steve Wyatt digs into why anger is so powerful, why it feels justified in the moment, and why it often leaves damage behind long after the moment passes.

The conversation explores the cost of uncontrolled reactions and why learning to slow down, reflect, and respond wisely might be one of the most important life skills we can develop.If you’ve ever blown up over something small and regretted it later, this episode will hit close to home.


🎙️ This week’s co-hosts:
John Samples – https://www.jsam.com/ & https://www.youtube.com/jsamtv
Bruce Templeton – https://www.instagram.com/coltoncross
Maribeth Dodd – https://www.maribethdodd.com/ & https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealthyHustlePodcast

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👉 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.

The State of the Union brought fireworks&mdash;but not the good kind. From silent protests to visible frustration across the chamber, the night turned into a nationwide conversation about anger in leadership and culture.
But the crew quickly admits something uncomfortable: we all do it.
Whether it&rsquo;s losing your cool over a slow internet connection, exploding at a small mistake, or snapping at the people closest to you, anger shows up everywhere... from Congress to the kitchen table.
Host Steve Wyatt digs into why anger is so powerful, why it feels justified in the moment, and why it often leaves damage behind long after the moment passes.
The conversation explores the cost of uncontrolled reactions and why learning to slow down, reflect, and respond wisely might be one of the most important life skills we can develop.If you&rsquo;ve ever blown up over something small and regretted it later, this episode will hit close to home.
 🎙️ This week&rsquo;s co-hosts: John Samples &ndash; <a href="https://www.jsam.com/">https://www.jsam.com/</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/jsamtv">https://www.youtube.com/jsamtv</a> Bruce Templeton &ndash; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coltoncross">https://www.instagram.com/coltoncross</a> Maribeth Dodd &ndash; <a href="https://www.maribethdodd.com/">https://www.maribethdodd.com/</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealthyHustlePodcast">https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealthyHustlePodcast</a>
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Wyatt Matters #37 – "Hope Is Something You Do!" + Hot Takes on Stick Talk, Ruthless Hecklers, and the Action Required for Real Hope

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