Underwater Parrots, Celebrity Hypocrisy, and What “Judge Not” Really Means | Ep. 83 | Wyatt Matters

Underwater Parrots, Celebrity Hypocrisy, and What “Judge Not” Really Means | Ep. 83 | Wyatt Matters

This week starts with BB the parakeet, a bird whose owner built a tiny submarine so she could go exploring underwater. Some people loved it. Others screamed animal abuse. The whole debate proves how fast people jump from seeing a clip to judging a person’s heart. From there, the crew looks at moral grandstanding and public hypocrisy—people who call out others loudly while living with their own contradictions. Whether it’s celebrities, activists, or church people, the pattern is the same: the judge eventually becomes the judged. Then Steve takes on one of the most quoted and most misunderstood lines of Jesus: “Do not judge.” He makes clear that Jesus was not saying truth no longer matters. He was warning against harsh, prideful, condemning attitudes that turn people into spiritual attack dogs. 🎙️ This week’s co-hosts: John Samples – https://www.jsam.com/ [https://www.jsam.com/] & https://www.youtube.com/jsamtv [https://www.youtube.com/jsamtv] Todd Bussey – https://www.facebook.com/todd.bussey.71/ [https://www.facebook.com/todd.bussey.71/] Kimberlee Herman – https://www.promisehillpodcast.com/ [https://www.promisehillpodcast.com/] & https://www.redeemedhopeaz.com/ [https://www.redeemedhopeaz.com/] 👉 Visit our sponsor: Yrefy – Student Loan Refinance For Struggling Borrowers https://yrefy.com/ [https://yrefy.com/] 👉 For more from Wyatt Matters, head to https://www.wyattmattersshow.com/ [https://www.wyattmattersshow.com/] — join the newsletter, learn about the cast, and find faith-based resources that go deeper. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

BEST OF WM: Revenge Stories, Viral Paybacks, and Why Letting Go Wins | Ep. 82 | Wyatt Matters

n this Best of Wyatt Matters episode, Steve and the crew revisit one of the most relatable human temptations: revenge. From movie-style threats like “I will find you” to viral real-life payback stories involving zip-tied harmonicas, front yards full of pennies, and revenge plots that get weird fast, the conversation starts funny — because let’s be honest, some revenge stories are painfully entertaining. But underneath the laughs is a harder truth: revenge may feel satisfying for a moment, but it keeps you emotionally chained to the person who hurt you. Steve then brings it back to what Jesus teaches about retaliation. Don’t hit back. Don’t escalate. Don’t become the thing you’re angry at. Real strength is not getting even — it’s letting go before bitterness gets a leash around your soul. 🎙️ Episode Co-hosts: Bruce Templeton – https://www.instagram.com/coltoncross Maribeth Dodd – https://www.maribethdodd.com/ & https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealthyHustlePodcast Garrett Shelp – https://www.facebook.com/garrettshelp 👉 Visit our sponsor: Yrefy – Student Loan Refinance For Struggling Borrowers https://yrefy.com/ [https://yrefy.com/] 👉 For more from Wyatt Matters, head to https://www.wyattmattersshow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Doomscrolling, Brain Worms, and Why Worry Is Wrecking Your Peace | Ep. 81 | Wyatt Matters

This week’s show opens at 2 a.m. with a phone in one hand, a Cheetos bag in the other, and a brain stuck on the bad-news channel. Steve breaks down doom-scrolling, negativity bias, and why one bad headline can hit harder than ten good things. Then the crew looks at what happens when fear turns into action. From wild conspiracy spirals and apocalypse prep to mystery drones, UFO panic, and people making life-altering decisions based on worst-case thinking, the episode shows how quickly a “brain worm” can take over. The teaching cuts through the noise with a better path: name the worry, stop feeding it, and turn your attention back to what is true. Steve walks through Jesus’ words about worry, Isaiah’s reminder that God never grows tired, and Paul’s call to pray, give thanks, and think on what is good. The episode closes with a clear challenge: your brain may be wired to notice the bad, but it does not have to be ruled by it. With God’s help, worry can get its eviction notice. 🎙️ This week’s co-hosts: John Samples – https://www.jsam.com/ [https://www.jsam.com/] & https://www.youtube.com/jsamtv [https://www.youtube.com/jsamtv] Todd Bussey – https://www.facebook.com/todd.bussey.71/ [https://www.facebook.com/todd.bussey.71/] 👉 Visit our sponsor: Yrefy – Student Loan Refinance For Struggling Borrowers https://yrefy.com/ [https://yrefy.com/] 👉 For more from Wyatt Matters, head to https://www.wyattmattersshow.com/ [https://www.wyattmattersshow.com/] — join the newsletter, learn about the cast, and find faith-based resources that go deeper. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Parking Lot Wars, Matthew McConaughey, and Why Some Things Need a Hard No | Ep. 80 | Wyatt Matters

This week’s show starts in one of the most emotionally unstable places on Earth: the parking lot. Steve unpacks the strange territorial instincts people suddenly develop when somebody else wants “their” parking space — even when they were about to leave it anyway. From there, the crew dives into bizarre headlines, including forklift jewelry heists, donkey getaway vehicles, and another reminder that Florida may actually be its own planet. Then the conversation shifts toward actor Matthew McConaughey and the growing realization that maturity often comes down to one overlooked skill: learning how to say no. No to distractions. No to unhealthy patterns. No to every opportunity, impulse, and emotional reaction demanding your attention. The episode closes with a deeper discussion about boundaries, wisdom, and why constantly saying yes to everything can quietly wreck your peace, your priorities, and even your spiritual life. 🎙️ This week’s co-hosts: John Samples – https://www.jsam.com/ [https://www.jsam.com/] & https://www.youtube.com/jsamtv [https://www.youtube.com/jsamtv] Todd Bussey – https://www.facebook.com/todd.bussey.71/ [https://www.facebook.com/todd.bussey.71/] Maribeth Dodd – https://www.maribethdodd.com/ [https://www.maribethdodd.com/] & https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealthyHustlePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealthyHustlePodcast] Garrett Shelp – https://www.facebook.com/garrettshelp [https://www.facebook.com/garrettshelp]  Visit our sponsor: Yrefy – Student Loan Refinance For Struggling Borrowers https://yrefy.com/ [https://yrefy.com/] For more from Wyatt Matters, head to https://www.wyattmattersshow.com/ [https://www.wyattmattersshow.com/] — join the newsletter, learn about the cast, and find faith-based resources that go deeper. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Weird Prayers, Getting Watched at Work, and The Simplicity We Keep Missing | Ep. 79 | Wyatt Matters

This week kicks off with a story that’s equal parts hilarious and uncomfortable—a pastor turns a simple lunch prayer into a full public spectacle. What should’ve been a quiet moment with God becomes a performance for everyone else. It lands the joke, but exposes a bigger issue: how often faith gets turned into something it was never meant to be. Then the show pivots into pure absurdity, with a viral trend: people doing owl impressions of celebrities. It’s pointless, ridiculous, and strangely enjoyable. And that’s the point. In a world that feels heavy and chaotic, even something dumb can remind us we’re human. From there, the conversation zooms out. Life is getting more complicated—technology, communication, even basic tasks. And faith hasn’t escaped that trend. What started simple has been layered with pressure, jargon, and performance. The episode ends by stripping it all back. Jesus didn’t complicate faith—people did. His message was direct: love God and love people. No performance. No audience. Just something real. 🎙️ This week’s co-hosts: John Samples – https://www.jsam.com/ [https://www.jsam.com/] & https://www.youtube.com/jsamtv [https://www.youtube.com/jsamtv] Todd Bussey – https://www.facebook.com/todd.bussey.71/ [https://www.facebook.com/todd.bussey.71/] Garrett Shelp – https://www.facebook.com/garrettshelp [https://www.facebook.com/garrettshelp] 👉 Visit our sponsor: Yrefy – Student Loan Refinance For Struggling Borrowers https://yrefy.com/ [https://yrefy.com/] 👉 For more from Wyatt Matters, head to https://www.wyattmattersshow.com/ [https://www.wyattmattersshow.com/] — join the newsletter, learn about the cast, and find faith-based resources that go deeper. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.