Matthew + Emily West Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew

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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