33 Matthew + Emily West

Published: Aug. 26, 2020, 11 a.m.

b'Today in episode 33 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we\\u2019re chatting with contemporary Christian musician Matthew West and his incredible wife, Emily.\\n\\nTopics we cover:\\n- First impressions (Matthew and Emily were engaged after 3 months!)\\n- Pursuing a friendship first\\n- Using laughter to get through hard times\\n- Loving who you are, not what you do\\n- Enduring hardship and finding gifts in trials\\n- Refusing to fail\\n- Being an example for daughters\\n- How not to succumb to the pressure of perfection\\n- Forgiveness and grace\\u2014grace for each other, grace from God\\n\\nIf you haven\\u2019t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format \\u2013 we might just choose yours! Email us at couplethingspod@gmail.com.\\n\\nLast but not least, learn more about Matthew, Emily, and all they do at the links below.\\n\\n\\u2013\\u2013\\u2013\\n\\nMatthew West \\u25b6 https://www.matthewwest.com\\n\\n\\u201cHello My Name Is\\u201d \\u2013 book \\u25b6 https://www.matthewwest.com/books/hellomynameis\\n\\n\\u201cBrand New\\u201d \\u2013 album \\u25b6 https://www.matthewwest.com/music/brandnew\\n\\nThe Matthew West Podcast \\u25b6 https://www.matthewwest.com/podcast\\n\\nFollow @matthewjwest on IG \\u25b6 https://www.instagram.com/matthewjwest/\\n\\nFollow @mrsmwest on IG \\u25b6 https://www.instagram.com/mrsmwest/\\n\\n\\u2013\\u2013\\u2013\\n\\nWe\\u2019re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below.\\n\\nGlossier! Get a glowy, dewy look and 10% off your first order \\u25b6 https://glossier.com/podcast/EASTFAM\\n\\nBest Fiends! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Learn more \\u25b6 https://bestfiends.com/games/best-fiends/\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'