Matt discusses one of his favorite Christmas movies, "The Little Drummer Boy" and how its simple message can have an impact on us by allowing the love of Christ to heal all old wounds.

Matt issues a challenge to parents to take advantage of the extra time this upcoming holiday season to have intentional and habitual conversations with your kids about God.  Matt discusses how something as simple as UH Cougar Basketball became a driving force to a stronger relationship with his son.

Matt reflects on the tragic events of the past weekend in Houston and his own experience of mistake filled finger pointing and hypocrisy having been a kid at a concert once too 21 years ago.  Ultimately when bad things happen to good people we ask ourselves "Where was God?  Why did he let this happen?".  Listen to what happened to Job in the Old Testament and maybe how it can help our only human self doubt about God always being in control even in our darkest hours.

Matt checks in this week with a Covid update (Spoiler alert, he's got it) and gives his impressions on The Astros quest for a 2nd World Series title as well as the NBA's 75 in 75 list.

Matt's family is going through a rough patch from a health standpoint, but it is a reminder of the amazing woman that his wife Allyson is and a testament to Solomon's description of "A Wife of Noble Character" in the Book of Proverbs.  

Sometimes Matt can be guilty of envying others successes and reviling in others setbacks.  What can we do to take the focus off of ourselves and celebrate others' wins too?  Matt talks about his wins and losses in this area and what scripture tells us about how to celebrate other people's "wins"

Matt has had 3 weeks to digest the news of his Alma Mater UH joining the Big 12.  Is he excited about it?  How excited should he be?

How do you stay positive when you are in a rut in your routine?  What does the Bible say about power of perseverance?  Matt dives into the deep end of sometimes ungratifying hard work that isn't always on a timeline that satisfies you.

Matt's positivity is put to the test after a late night reflection on the performance of his beloved TEAM USA men's soccer team.  Where should USA soccer go from here?  Why does soccer development continue to lag behind other countries in the world?  Matt gives you the dirt on what goes on behind the scenes of US Soccer at the Grass Roots Level.

Matt discusses the angst in his household at the start of another school year and gives you a short wishlist for how YOU can help teachers, staff, and students in the coming year.