Catch a sneak peek of the new book from Matt- Momentum: The Simple Roadmap to Clarify Your Calling. What if your dead-end job didn't have to be the end of you? What if you could find your purpose? What if you could make a difference with your life? What if the space between where you are and where you want to be is much simpler than you imagined. There are four obstacles that stand in the way of you and your calling. Identify those obstacles. Overcome those obstacles. Clarify your Calling. Momentum releases September 1, 2020. 

Matt talks with Rob Decker on the struggles of addiction, running from God, and an accident that turned him upside-down (literally). Listen to Rob's amazing story of recovery, how he fell from a two-story window, and how he's making an impact with his life for God today. 

No one likes to fall down, get up, only to be knocked back down again. Learn how to come back after you've been through a crisis. 

It's easy to feel like there's no hope. We're stuck. There is no way forward. We can't seem to find our way. We're afraid of being hurt, rejected, and tossed aside. You have a desire to take a step and move forward, produce something you're passionate about, put yourself out there, but you're just not sure about taking the risk. Listen in to this episode as Matt shares some key thoughts on what to do when you're battling the fear of taking the first step to get unstuck. 

Elizabeth faced the heart breaking news as a young child that her parents were going to divorce. She didn't hear that just once but two more times. Elizabeth takes us behind the scenes with the struggles and doubts she wrestled with as she watched the fallout of divorce in her family. She shares with us great insight on how to find a good counselor/therapist. Elizabeth also gives advice on what to do and not to do for a friend who is in need of help when going through a tough time. 

Is conflict a good thing in marriage? Can conflict be resolved? If you were to define your approach to conflict like an animal, what would you be? The skunk, the cat, the dog, the ostrich, and several more animal types shed light on how we deal with conflict in our marriage. Matt talks about how unresolved conflict can lead to loneliness in a marriage relationship. 

Retired police officer and now lay counselor Larry Miller shares his story of unmasking secret vows, self-protection, and trying to control fear.

Larry shares with us how we all have vows we make early in life that impact how we view the world. The messages we receive, unless processed through the lens of Scripture, destroy our view of ourselves and the world around us.

Larry tells how he doubled-down and determined never to be in a situation in which he wasn't in control-leading him into police work. Vows drives us to be in control, to be perfect, to be worthy, to be loved, to be accepted. Learn how Larry along with his wife have helped couples process these destructive vows in our lives. Click here for show notes.

What would your life look like if you made a transition to a new job, another part of the country, in a new role? How would you know if you should make the move or stay? Cary Schmidt takes us inside his world as a pastor, father, husband, and follower of Jesus. He talks about what priorities look like for a family. He discusses how the Gospel intersects and impacts our culture. We have a great conversation about knowing when and how to make a move in ministry. Cary shares some of his regrets of the past and his hopes for the future. If you are in a leadership role in the ministry or in business, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Find the show notes here. 

We've all made secret promises to ourselves in the past. Maybe you've said something like this to yourself, "I'll never be taken advantage of again." "I have to work hard to prove my worth." "I'll never make a mistake like that ever again." "I must be in control." Or "I can't ever be alone or else something bad might happen."

We don't necessarily say these statements explicitly to ourselves. But in the deep recesses of our subconscious, these vows and strategies are at play. They keep us from developing healthy relationships. These vows hold us back and keep us from moving forward in life. We struggle in fulfilling our God-given potential because of our past.

Kathy Collard Miller shares her story of a poor marriage, difficulty parenting, and what happened when her world began to implode. She talks about why we miscommunicate and misunderstand people in our lives. Kathy also sheds light on the fallout when our ego is hurt.

Kathy is an author, speaker, and lay counselor along with her husband. If you've ever had a marriage struggling to see the light of another day, you'll want to hear Kathy's incredible story of transformation. Show Notes and Guest Links

Rejection is a difficult thing to deal with. No matter who you are or what stage of life you're in, none of us likes being left behind, pushed away, or told we weren't good enough. Kyra Lanae shares her story of growing up looking for love and acceptance, how this lead to habitual relationship break-ups. She shares how she found her acceptance and worth in God's love.

Find out more about Kyra and connect with her via the show notes here.