Matt Vest Vs His Friends

This week I am joined by my friend, Richard. First Richard and I chat about a possible ALF reboot, Star Wars and his YouTube channel. Then we talk about what you do when you're overwhelmed with grief. We also discuss Alex Jones vs Twitter and James Gunn vs Disney. We close our time with some Bible Mad Libs. Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends Instagram: www.instagram.com/mattvfriends Twitter: www.twitter.com/mattvest21 News Stories...... 1.Twitter CEO: ‘I don’t know’ if ban will change Alex Jones’ behavior https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2018/08/15/twitter-ceo-jack-dorsey-alex-jones-bancomments.html 2.Disney Stands Firm on James Gunn Not Returning to ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’. https://www.google.com/amp/s/variety.com/2018/film/news/james-gunn-guardians-of-the-galaxy-disney-firing-1202907016/amp/

This week I am joined by my friend, Jonathan Gordon. First Jon and I chat about stereotypes associated with each of our home states and Jon tells us about his days doing stand-up comedy. Next, Jon tells us about his role as a pastor and about spending a week living on the street. Jon also tells us about building a multiracial church. We also talk about a video from the band Underoath and the current state of American Christianity. Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends Instagram: www.instagram/mattvfriends News....... 1. Members of Underoath Have Some Scathing Words About Modern Christianity https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/members-of-underoath-have-some-scathing-words-about-modern-christianity/

This week I am joined by my wife, Megan Vest. We start off by chatting about a planned prequel to The Sandlot, our staycation and our kid being at summer camp. We answer the question, how do you know you should find a new church? We also discuss a husband who sued the man his wife cheated with. We close out the podcast by telling you about a church that wants to hire a pastor who is willing to preach other pastors' sermons. Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends Instagram: www.instagram.com/mattvfriends News Stories. 1. $8.8 million ‘alienation of affection’ penalty: Another reason not to have an affair in North Carolina https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/07/31/8-8-million-alienation-of-affection-award-another-reason-not-to-have-an-affair-in-north-carolina/ 2. This Church Is Looking For a Pastor Who Will Preach ‘Word for Word’ Sermons From Famous Pastors https://relevantmagazine.com/god/this-church-is-looking-for-a-pastor-who-will-prea

This week I am joined by my friend, Karen Roberts. We start off by talking about the passing my father and the process of grief. Next we talk about the pros and cons of intervening in the parenting styles of someone else. We end the episode by talking about Disney removing James Gunn from Guardians of the Galaxy 3 and how Lucasfilm will have Carrie Fisher appear in Star Wars Episode 9.

This week I am joined by my friend, Stacey Velasquez. Stacey shares her story about being an openly gay Christian. We also discuss having arguments on social media and the art of picking your battles.

This week I am joined by my friend, Lindsey Smith. First we chat about doing housework while listening to music. Next we answer the question, how do you know you have a healthy view of yourself? We spend most of the episode talking about Trump's immigration policy and it's lasting affects. We also discuss Trump's new Space Force. News.... 1.) What We Know: Family Separation And 'Zero Tolerance' At The Border. https://www.npr.org/2018/06/19/621065383/what-we-know-family-separation-and-zero-tolerance-at-the-border 2.) Trump directs Pentagon to create military Space Force. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-space-force-pentagon-create-military-space-force-national-space-council-meeting-2018-06-18/ Podcast Facebook Page www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends The Piesmith page https://www.facebook.com/thepiesmith/

This week I am joined by my wife, Megan Vest. First we chat about some issues we have with other podcast and why I will never do a best off episode. Next we answer the question, why is mental health so hard to talk about? We spend the rest of the episode discussing the allegations against Chris Hardwick. Question of the week. Why is mental health so hard to talk about? Six Easy Rituals that can Help Protect Your Mental Health, Starting Now. (ABC News) https://www.google.com/amp/s/abcnews.go.com/amp/GMA/Wellness/coffee-date-protect-mental-health-tips-read-now/story%3fid=55811002 News..... 1.) Chris Hardwick Scrubbed From Nerdist Website Amid Chloe Dykstra's Abuse Allegations. (E!News) https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.eonline.com/amp/news/944509/chris-hardwick-scrubbed-from-nerdist-website-amid-chloe-dykstra-s-abuse-allegations Facebook Page www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends

This week I'm joined by my friend, Jon. First we chat about the differences between Asian culture and white culture when it comes to shoes. Next we answer the question, does taking in less politics help your sanity? We also discuss the Supreme Court's ruling in the Colorado Baker's case and what Rudy Giuliani said about Stormy Daniels.

This week I'm joined by my friend, Whitney Gilliard. Whitney tells us about the ups and downs of running her nonprofit, Gilliard and Company and she updates us on her life. We answer the question, can it be dangerous to build your identity around a single issue? We also discuss Roseanne Barr getting her show cancelled and Starbucks having diversity training. News Stories 1)Roseanne Barr: 'I begged' ABC not to cancel my show. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/658706002 2)Starbucks Is Closing All Its U.S. Stores for Diversity Training Day. Experts Say That’s Not Enough http://time.com/5287082/corporate-diversity-training-starbucks-results/

This week I am joined by my friend, Keri Connell. We share our thoughts on Solo: A Star Wars Story. We talk about our feelings going into the movie, what we liked it, what we didn't like about it and how we feel about the direction of these new Star Wars films. Join us as we nerd out.

On this week's episode I am joined by my friend, Mike Ganz. Mike helps me process my feelings about the foster care fundraiser. We discuss whether or not I can feel let down by the outcome, if you can ever be too honest and how you know if your expectations are too high. It's two grown men talking about their feelings, of course you want to listen.

This episode is just me giving you a big announcement. The name of the episode might give it away.

This episode is all about foster care. Listen as Emma Jordan from Together We Rise tells us all about this great organization. Next, Whitney Gilliard, founder of Gilliard and Company, tells her story of being a kid in foster care. Lastly, I'm joined by my wife, Megan Vest, to tell you about our journey as foster parents. All of this is mixed with great music from Half Past Two and the regular silliness you've come to expect from Matt Vest vs His Friends. I hope this episode moves you to want to get involved with the foster care community. If you are entertained by this episode, please make a donation at www.togetherwerise.org

This week I am joined by my friends Tara Hahn, Max Beckman and Cameron Hallenbeck. They are in a band called Half Past Two. First we chat about a radio show that had some thoughts on Tara's singing and we tell you about our upcoming charity event. Next we talk about the school shooting in Florida and if knowing more about the shooter helps in understanding of this tragic event. Next we have a discussion about a school that has a dance and tells the kids they have to say yes to anyone who asks them to dance. Last we talk about a teacher who gets in trouble for his thoughts on the military. Live Podcast Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foster-caring-tickets-42588480291 Podcast Notes: Question of the week. Does knowing more about The shooters past help make sense of such a horrific crime? http://time.com/5159134/who-is-the-florida-shooter-parkland-nicolas-cruz/?xid=homepage News...... 1. Schools decision to refuse girls right to say no if boys ask them to dance, challenged by pupil's parent htt

This week I am joined by my friend, Keri Connell. First, we chat about her son being in the Cub Scouts and I plug my live podcast fundraiser. Next we answer the question, is micro cheating really cheating? We also talk about a church that baptized a man, then posted his name online and it put his life at risk. We then chat about a Girl Scout that sold cookies outside of a marijuana dispensary. That topic leads to a discussion on fundraisers and what makes them bad or good. Live Podcast Tickets:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foster-caring-tickets-42588480291 Podcast Notes: Question of the week. Is micro cheating really cheating? https://www.google.com/amp/m.huffingtonpost.com.au/amp/2017/08/15/micro-cheating-what-is-it-and-does-it-count_a_23077600/ News...... 1.) After Baptism Gone Wrong, Court Weakens Church Protections http://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2018/january/bad-baptism-oklahoma-supreme-court-first-presbyterian-tulsa.html 2.) Girl Scout sells 300 boxes of cookies outside marijuana dispensary

This week I am joined by my father, Rich Vest. First, my Dad talks about his health and then I talk about some foster parenting classes I took this week. We spend the rest of the episode talking about Super Bowl 52. We chat about the game, the commercials and the half time show. We end the episode discussing the Dodge Ram commercial that used a sermon by Martin Luther King, Jr. Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends This Week's News Article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/Ad-Meter/2018/02/04/ram-super-bowl-ad-uses-martin-luther-king-jr-sell-trucks-rubs-some-wrong-way/305685002/

This week I am joined by my friend, Evan Wohrman. We start off chit chatting about The Simpsons, Evan's band, Hooray For Our Side and other music related issues. Next we answer the question, what do you think healthy grieving looks like? We also discuss Erykah Badu's statements about Hitler and Bill Cosby. Lastly, we talk about an American women being sued for calling German Police Nazis. We end our time with a quote from Anne Frank. Visit the podcast on Facebook. www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends Live podcast event. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foster-caring-tickets-42588480291 This week's News... 1.) Erykah Badu Finds Empathy With Hitler and Bill Cosby: 'I See Good in Everybody' https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.billboard.com/amp/articles/columns/hip-hop/8095977/erykah-badu-hitler-vulture-interview 2.) German police sue American woman for slander for calling them 'Nazis' https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/01/26/german-police-sue-american-woman-slander-calling-them-nazis/1068397001/

This week I joined by my wife, Megan Vest. First, we chat about coming out of the busy season of Christmas. Next, we talk about what role theology plays in our faith. Next we discussed a speech Natalie Portman gave during the Women's March and talking to our kids about tough issues. We close out by talking about Facebook's new newsfeed algorithm and by reading a C.S. Lewis quote. For more about the podcast visit, www.facebook.com/mattvestvshisfriends Here are the links for episode 152. Question of the week. What role does theology play in your faith? https://relevantmagazine.com/article/the-tragedy-of-dumbing-down-christianity/ News..... 1.) In Women's March Speech, Natalie Portman Details 'Environment of Sexual Terrorism' http://time.com/5111739/natalie-portman-times-up-womens-march-speech/?xid=homepage 2.) The exec who runs Facebook's NewsFeed says the changes don't spell doom for publishers https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2018/01/16/facebook-news-feed-changes-not-doom-for-publisher

This week I am joined by my friend, Lindsey Smith. First Lindsey and I talk about friends selling things on Facebook and how we spent our holidays. Next we discuss "whitewashing" on the set of the new live action Aladdin film. We also talk about a sexual assault by a Memphis megachurch Pastor. Lastly we chat about Donald Trump's latest word vomit.

This week I am joined by friend, Corrigan Vaughan. First Corri tells me what she did over the Christmas holiday, and she invents the new name for fans of Matt Vest vs His Friends. Next we discuss how we make sure our beliefs don't only exist in an echo chamber. We also talk about YouTuber Logan Paul posting a video showing the dead body of a man who killed himself. We close by talking about Jodie Foster's thoughts on comic book movies.