Today in episode 33 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we’re chatting with contemporary Christian musician Matthew West and his incredible wife, Emily.

Topics we cover:

- First impressions (Matthew and Emily were engaged after 3 months!)

- Pursuing a friendship first

- Using laughter to get through hard times

- Loving who you are, not what you do

- Enduring hardship and finding gifts in trials

- Refusing to fail

- Being an example for daughters

- How not to succumb to the pressure of perfection

- Forgiveness and grace—grace for each other, grace from God

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Last but not least, learn more about Matthew, Emily, and all they do at the links below.

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Matthew West ▶ https://www.matthewwest.com

“Hello My Name Is” – book ▶ https://www.matthewwest.com/books/hellomynameis

“Brand New” – album ▶ https://www.matthewwest.com/music/brandnew

The Matthew West Podcast ▶ https://www.matthewwest.com/podcast

Follow @matthewjwest on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/matthewjwest/

Follow @mrsmwest on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/mrsmwest/

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