33 Matthew + Emily West

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 If you haven’t 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 – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. Last but not least, learn more about Matthew, Emily, and all they do at the links below. ––– 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/ ––– We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below. Glossier! Get a glowy, dewy look and 10% off your first order ▶ https://glossier.com/podcast/EASTFAM Best Fiends! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Learn more ▶ https://bestfiends.com/games/best-fiends/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices