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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.

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Wyatt Matters #48 – Reflections on Charlie Kirk’s Memorial, Forgiveness, and Why the Gospel Still Changes Lives

Sunday, September 28, 2025

This week, the Wyatt Matters team sets aside the usual Hot Takes to reflect on what they call the most powerful five hours of television they’ve ever seen: the memorial service for Charlie Kirk. From politicians boldly proclaiming the gospel, to reconciliation between public rivals, to Erica Kirk’s stunning words of forgiveness—“Father forgive them”—the service became a showcase of hope, unity, and faith.

Host Steve Wyatt and the team share their personal reactions, stories of boldness, and reminders that the church still matters. From surrender to forgiveness to revival, the call is simple: don’t just watch history happen—be part of what God is doing now.

Visit https://www.wyattmattersshow.com/ for more hope-filled conversations that meet you where you are.

Wyatt Matters #47 – "The Best Of" : Hot Takes on Language Gone Wild and the Power of God’s Word

Sunday, September 21, 2025

We’re serving up a listener favorite: when the Ohio Supreme Court ruled “boneless wings” don’t actually need to be boneless, and an “all-you-can-eat buffet” ran out of food. The Hot Takes fly, but the meaning is deeper — words matter.

Host Steve Wyatt reminds us that if human words carry weight, how much more do God’s? Whether life feels full or empty, steady or shaken, His Word is unshakable, and His promises will not fail.

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Wyatt Matters #46 – "Figure It Out for Yourself" + Hot Takes on Mascot Cats, Pajama Heroes, and Why Weird-for-Jesus Isn’t the Way

Sunday, September 14, 2025

We kick off with college football mascots and the unlikely star of Bowling Green State—Pudge the cat. Then it’s a Florida man in Batman pajamas who stopped a thief, proving sometimes your wardrobe really does change your behavior. From there, the crew tackles “Weird-for-Jesus” Christians and why acting strange isn’t proof of faith.

Host Steve Wyatt challenges us to stop copying other Christians or blaming God when life gets hard. Instead, Scripture calls us to work out our own salvation—no comparing, no complaining, just following the unique path God has for us. The result? You’ll shine like stars in a dark world.

Explore more episodes at https://www.wyattmattersshow.com/ for bold conversations rooted in faith, truth, and real hope.

Wyatt Matters #45 – "Taking the Downward Path" + Hot Takes on Shrekking, Cracker Barrel Chaos, and Learning Humility from Jesus

Sunday, September 7, 2025

We start with a new dating trend called Shrekking—lowering your standards in hopes of better treatment. Then it’s the Cracker Barrel rebrand that sparked a storm of outrage online. Both raise the same question: why do we chase image, status, and pride when they rarely deliver what we want?

Pastor Steve Wyatt points us to a different way: the downward path. Following Jesus means emptying ourselves, serving others, and humbling our pride—because the way up in God’s kingdom always starts by going down. From Philippians 2 to real-world stories of leadership and humility, this episode is a call to let go of ego and let God lift you up.

Visit https://www.wyattmattersshow.com for more hope-filled conversations that meet you where you are.

Wyatt Matters #44 – "Hold Fast: To the Statutes" + Hot Takes on Feeding Fluffy to Lions,Trump’s “Heaven Math”, and the Bible’s Big Story

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Only in Denmark: a zoo invites families to donate their pets to feed the lions. Only in politics: Trump jokes that peace in Ukraine might secure his spot in heaven. Both stories expose how culture tries to make sense of life, death, and justice on its own terms.

Host Steve Wyatt shows why that never works — and why the Bible’s story still does. From Genesis to Jesus to us, Scripture is the one true narrative that grounds our chaos, answers our questions, and gives our lives purpose. The takeaway: don’t loosen your grip. Hold fast to God’s Word.

Visit https://www.wyattmattersshow.com for more hope-filled conversations that meet you where you are.

Wyatt Matters #43 – "Hold Fast - to the Lord Your God" + Hot Takes on Pineapple Signals, Stress Binkies, and Finding Real Strength

Sunday, August 24, 2025

We start with a not-so-subtle wardrobe choice on a Carnival cruise—an upside-down pineapple shirt that accidentally sent the wrong signal. Then we dive into the strange new fad of adults using pacifiers to “cope” with stress. From purple rocks to Disney adults, the crew laughs through it all, but also asks: Why are we so quick to grab for shallow comforts?

From there, host Steve Wyatt unpacks what it really means to hold fast to God. Through the Shema and the wisdom of Proverbs, he calls us to plant our roots deep in the Lord instead of chasing cultural band-aids. The message rings true: when life shakes, grip the One who never moves.

Catch every episode at https://www.wyattmattersshow.com/ and discover bold takes, biblical insight, and encouragement you can trust.

Wyatt Matters #42 – "Judging Gone Wild!" + Hot Takes on Toilet Scrollers, Sydney Sweeney Outrage, and the Only Judge Who Matters

Sunday, August 17, 2025

This week starts with a jaw-dropping stat — Americans spend 49 hours a year scrolling their phones in the bathroom. From “TikTok Tush” to toilet-as-a-desk confessions, nothing is sacred. Then we tackle the internet firestorm over Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad and the wild accusations it sparked about race, sexuality, and politics.

Host Steve Wyatt flips the script, showing why judgment is never our job. He unpacks why God made you, how to live a “worthy” life, and the Spirit’s role in convicting us of sin, righteousness, and judgment. It’s a direct call to self-reflection and grace — with one clear message: love well, live worthy, and let Jesus do the judging.

Visit https://www.wyattmattersshow.com/ for more hope-filled conversations that meet you where you are.

Wyatt Matters #41 – "A Familiar Refrain" + Hot Takes on Celebrity Goodbyes, Coldplay’s Kiss Cam Scandal, and Why Failure Isn’t Final

Sunday, August 10, 2025

This week’s show opens with a look back at July—a month that claimed some big cultural names, from Chuck Mangione to John MacArthur. Then we talk about the viral Coldplay concert video where two very married people got caught on the kiss cam with…not their spouses. The internet called it entertaining. Steve calls it something else: a warning.

Then host Steve Wyatt gets personal. He shares about his darkest failure, the “song” others still sing about him, and the young friend now going through the same thing. His message? Failure doesn’t mean final. If God still used Noah, Moses, and David—He’s not done with you either.

Visit https://www.wyattmattersshow.com for more hope-filled conversations that meet you where you are.

Wyatt Matters #40 – "Walking Around Waving Hammers" + Hot Takes on TSA Costco Chaos, Spouse-Shaming CEOs, and the Freedom of Forgiving

Sunday, August 3, 2025

We open with people trying to board planes using their Costco cards as ID—yes, seriously. Then, we unpack the viral post of a CEO publicly shaming her Navy officer husband for his “lack of accomplishments” and why the internet (and the Bible) called her out.

Finally, host Steve Wyatt takes us into one of the rawest realities of faith: forgiveness. Steve reveals how resentment festers when we “save stamps” instead of letting go and how Jesus sketched out a better way for us to follow. 

Visit https://www.wyattmattersshow.com for weekly gospel-centered encouragement, bold truth, and hope that holds.

Wyatt Matters #39 – "I Didn’t Get There by Wishing" + Hot Takes on Math Meltdowns, Cross-Waving Rock Stars, and What Real Love Requires

Sunday, July 27, 2025

A guy on live TV is absolutely convinced parking meters are ripping him off. He just forgot how math works. Then we dive into Red Jumpsuit Apparatus’ lead singer banning Trump voters from his concerts—while wearing a cross and claiming he’s the only one truly following Jesus. The panel unpacks what real love—and real Christian witness—should look like in divided times.

Then Steve Wyatt shares the core of Christian living in one line: “Walk in love.” Not sprint. Not show off. Just walk. And if you’re wondering how to live a real Christian life in a hostile world? It starts here.

Visit https://www.wyattmattersshow.com for weekly episodes full of clarity, conviction, and gospel-rooted encouragement.

Wyatt Matters #38 – "Learning to Be Like My Father" + Hot Takes on Runaway Pigs, TikTok Toddlers, and the Art of Imitation

Sunday, July 20, 2025

A pig running down the freeway. A mom reenacting her toddler’s meltdown about poop and rocks. It’s hilarious - until it hits home. We’re all imitating something. The question is: who?

This week, host Steve Wyatt unpacks what it really means to follow Jesus, not just believe in Him, but become like Him. Because faith isn’t about pretending to be good, it’s about walking like your Father.

Visit https://www.wyattmattersshow.com for real talk, gospel truth, and hope that holds.

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

Sunday, July 13, 2025

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.

Wyatt Matters #36 – "Make the Break" + Hot Takes on B2 Bombers, NHL Consistency, and the Decision That Changes Everything

Sunday, July 6, 2025

We open this week’s show with Hot Takes on Operation Midnight Hammer—the incredible 37-hour B2 bomber mission that proved some of the most heroic work is done behind the scenes. Then we spotlight the NHL’s own quiet legend: Sidney Crosby, the only player in league history to score at least one goal per game across 20 straight seasons. What do military discipline and hockey greatness have in common? More than you think.

Finally, host Steve Wyatt brings it home: real spiritual transformation starts with a break—but it takes daily decisions to walk it out. If you’re tired of the cycle of repenting, relapsing, and repeating, this episode will help you move what God started on the inside to the outside.

Visit https://www.wyattmattersshow.com for more gospel truth, hope, and humor each week.

Wyatt Matters #35 – "Ya Gotta Go Get It!" + Hot Takes on Banana Etiquette, Joe Rogan’s Faith Shift, and the Power of Grasping the Gospel

Sunday, June 29, 2025

A banana, a podcast king, and the book of Ephesians walk into a studio…

This week, we break down proper banana etiquette (with a knife and fork?!), Joe Rogan’s surprising shift toward faith, and why so many people with “everything” still feel empty. Then host Steve Wyatt unpacks Ephesians 3 to remind us: salvation is free, but fullness must be pursued. God offers more—but ya gotta go get it.

Visit https://www.wyattmattersshow.com for weekly hope, bold truth, and grace that sticks.

Wyatt Matters #34 – "And Mommy Is… PINK!" + Hot Takes on Seagull Screeches, Viral Rumors, and Why Unity Isn’t Uniformity

Sunday, June 22, 2025


We kick off with cheese rolling, worm charming, and a live seagull screech—because yes, people are really competing for that. Then comes the darker side of going viral: the story of Mary Kate Cornett, falsely accused online and dragged through the digital mud with no proof and no apology.

In the heart of the show, Steve shares how a 2-year-old’s words—“Mommy is pink”—sparked one of the most honest conversations about race, beauty, and biblical unity you’ll hear this year.

Visit https://www.wyattmattersshow.com and follow for bold truth, real talk, and grace that sees every shade.

Wyatt Matters #33 – "It Only Takes a Moment [And Also the Rest of Your Life]" + Hot Takes on Pull-Up Records, Alpha Males, and the Power of Process

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Meet Olivia Vinson, the Australian woman who just did 7,079 pull-ups in 24 hours. What drove her? And what does it reveal about endurance, grit, and mental resilience? Then we dive into the bizarre Gen Z “looksmaxing” trend where young men are shaving their eyelashes to appear more masculine. Spoiler: it’s not working.

From there, host Steve Wyatt tells an honest story about cussing out a bully—and how his dad’s response changed everything. This episode is for anyone who has ever thought, "If I’m really saved… why am I still struggling?"

Visit https://www.wyattmattersshow.com and follow us for weekly gospel truth, humor, and hope you can hold onto.

Wyatt Matters #32 – "Power Moves" + Hot Takes on Macron's Viral Slap, the Run-It-Straight Challenge, and the Power Already in You

Sunday, June 8, 2025

We open with Hot Takes—starting with the viral moment President Macron’s wife appears to slap him on camera. Was it playful? Controlling? Just awkward? Then we dive into the tragic rise of “Run It Straight,” a viral challenge where young men charge full-speed into each other for clout. It’s not just reckless—it’s a cry for purpose.

From slap-happy presidents to savage influencers, the real issue is power—and how we misuse it. Pastor Steve Wyatt brings a truth-packed message from Ephesians: God’s incomparably great power is already in you. If you're tired, discouraged, or feeling spiritually weak, this episode is your wake-up call. You don't need more strength—you need the courage to use what you've already been given.

Visit https://www.wyattmattersshow.com and follow us on social for weekly biblical truth with a punch of humor and realness.

Wyatt Matters #31 – "What IS in a Name?" + Hot Takes on Fried Chicken Toothpaste, Elton John’s Identity Struggle, and the Name God Gave You

Sunday, June 1, 2025

Fried chicken-flavored toothpaste? Elton John’s identity crisis? The gang puts KFC’s newest (and strangest) product to the test—live on air—and then dives deep into the emotional fallout of fame and name changes. From Auntie Anne’s perfume to Reginald Dwight’s transformation into “Elton Hercules John,” this episode starts funny but quickly gets real.

Then host Steve Wyatt unpacks one of the most identity-shifting truths in Scripture: God gives you a new name. Abraham, Peter, Paul—all were renamed by God for a divine purpose. And when you’re in Christ, that same transformation is yours. Your old identity is gone, and your new name isn’t just a label—it’s your calling.

For more, visit https://www.wyattmattersshow.com and follow us on social for weekly encouragement and teaching that sticks.

Wyatt Matters #30 – "Shedeur’s Sudden Slide" + Hot Takes on Hygiene Myths, NFL Ego, and the Power of Humility

Sunday, May 25, 2025

Do you really need to shower every day? Is your toilet seat cleaner than your water bottle? The team has fun debunking hygiene myths while reflecting on what really makes you clean—inside and out. Then we pivot to the draft-day drama surrounding Shedeur Sanders, son of Coach Prime. Once projected to go #1 overall, Shedeur fell to the fifth round—and a fan is now suing the NFL for $100 million.

But the real question is: why did Shedeur fall so far? Was it racism? Politics? Or pride? Host Steve Wyatt and the crew unpack what scripture says about ego, humility, and divine opposition. Because in God’s economy, the lowly are lifted—and the proud stumble. If God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, how should we walk today?

For more, visit https://www.wyattmattersshow.com and follow us on social for gospel truth and weekly encouragement.

Wyatt Matters #29 – "Most Like God" + Hot Takes on Ice Cream Justice, Tragic Forgiveness, and Blood That Still Speaks

Sunday, May 18, 2025

We open with Hot Takes—including a four-year-old who calls 911 after his mom eats his ice cream (justice is served, sprinkles included). Then we shift to a far more sobering story: the murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. Just one day later, his father publicly forgives the killer. Is it too soon? Too public? Or is this exactly what grace looks like?

Then host Steve Wyatt leads us deep into the powerful, bloody, and beautiful thread that runs from Genesis 3 to Golgotha. Why did God demand blood? Why does forgiveness cost so much? And what happens when you finally realize: You’re most like God… when you forgive.

For more, visit https://www.wyattmattersshow.com and follow us on social for weekly hope and truth.

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