Wyatt Matters

Should you get a restaurant discount for squeezing through skinny bars? Is viral internet fame built on anything real? The team breaks down today’s obsession with image, instant celebrity, and what happens when your "15 minutes" run out. 

From the chaos and controversy of The Simpsons and their unexpected cultural impact, to America’s quirky explosion of “micronations” like Slowjamistan, we explore why humans crave belonging—even when it gets weird. 

From a stranger crashing a wedding karaoke session (and stealing everyone's hearts) to Larry the llama escaping a Seattle petting zoo, the team reflects on how taking risks—big or small—can sometimes lead to the best stories. But are there times when breaking free leads to disaster instead?

Then Pastor Steve Wyatt leads us through a raw, honest conver...

From celebrating George Foreman's incredible ability to pivot from heavyweight champ to preacher to grill master, to Tom Brady’s graceful exit from the Patriots, the team explores how real success comes from perseverance, character, and moving forward—even when life doesn't go the way you planned. 

Then host Steve Wyatt, through the story of John the Baptist, challenges us: What do you do when God's timing doesn't ...

Has the Marvel Universe finally lost its superpowers? And what about the city of Sydney—turning to maggots (yes, maggots!) to solve a garbage crisis? The team explores how unexpected tools (and people) are sometimes used to do the biggest jobs.

Then host Steve Wyatt delivers a powerful word on suffering, drawn from James 1 and a quote from Charles Spurgeon:...

We open with Hot Takes that are anything but flavorless! What happens when the Ohio Supreme Court rules that “boneless chicken wings” don’t actually need to be boneless? Or when an “all-you-can-eat buffet” runs out of food? The team dives into a hilarious but meaningful discussion on how l...

We open with Hot Takes on the fallout from the unreleased Epstein client list, the Ohio Supreme Court’s baffling ruling on boneless chicken wings, and the strange contradiction of a Clean Water Act that doesn’t require clean water. Through humor and commentary, the team uncovers a deeper truth: we are a cul...

Luke Skywalker (aka Mark Hamill) suffers an onstage wardrobe malfunction, and Meryl Streep escapes a wildfire by cutting through a fence with borrowed wire cutters. The team laughs through these wild moments—while asking serious questions: Do crisis moments reveal our strength, or create it?

Then host Steve Wyatt shar...

What happens when celebrities like Kanye West or Russell Brand say they’ve found Jesus? Should we cheer, cringe, or both? From the Apostle Paul’s rocky start to today’s public faith declarations, the Wyatt Matters team takes an honest look at how real conversion happens—and why we often get it wrong.

We open with Hot Takes—and Taylor Swift’s Super Bowl boos take center stage. Why did the queen of pop get heckled on one of the biggest nights of the year? From political backlash to fan fatigue, the team digs in. Then we pivot to Patrick Mahomes and his bold faith statement—not after a win, but in th...

We open with Hot Takes ranging from Howie Mandel’s hilarious Sketchers endorsement lie to Carrie Underwood’s controversial performance at a presidential inauguration. From germaphobes to judgmental fanbases, the crew discusses what happens when public opinion collides...

Would you let someone dump five gallons of mayo on your head after a football win? How about this: a grandma sets her husband on fire... but still helps raise a future U.S. Senator. From the quirky to the combustible, the crew unpacks Southern traditions, Appalachian grit, and what it means to overcome your past instead of being defined by it.

Then host Steve Wy...

What do you do when your Amazon driver dumps 80 packages in the woods? Or when diehard Eagles fans go viral for berating strangers and ripping baseballs out of players' gloves? From delivery breakdowns to sports rage, the team discusses how our passions often go wildly off course—especially when we let fear, pride, or pressure call the shots.

We open with Hot Takes on the Charlotte Hornets’ viral PR blunder—giving a kid a PlayStation 5 on live TV... then taking it away. Then we pivot to a surprisingly biblical farewell message from the outgoing U.S. Surgeon General, who encourages America to prioritize relationships, service, and purpose.

We start with Hot Takes—from Bend, Oregon’s crackdown on “googly eye vandalism,” to a re-examination of Jimmy Carter’s presidency and legacy. Was Carter truly a failure? Or was his greatest success found after the Oval Office?

Then host Steve Wyatt walks us i...

A beloved college football mascot—Bevo the Longhorn—is banned from the Peach Bowl because of “safety concerns,” and the team isn’t buying it. Then we laugh (and cringe) our way through Home Alone’s greatest booby traps. Which one would hurt the most? And what does that say about the pain we carry?

Then host Steve Wyatt dives d...

We open 2025 with Hot Takes that reach for the stars—and land in your living room. From Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s unexpected spiritual reflections on nature, to Kimberly’s musical houseplant (yes, really), the team explores how God speaks through creation—if we’re willing to listen.

From Sweden’s flaming straw goat tradition (yes, arson is part of the holiday!) to The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever, the team shares laughs and lessons from holiday chaos. Can misfit kids really teach us about grace? And what happens when a pastor’s kid hides in a Mountain Dew closet?

Then host Steve Wyatt takes...