Singer, songwriter & author Matthew West joins Blake to talk about the power of our stories and how nobody can see the world through the eyes, the mind & the heart that God gave you. His book helps us reconnect the Biblical truth of Immanuel – “God with us” – a personal Savior who never leaves our side and who always answers when we cry out for help. Listen in as they talk about what it looks like to be willing for God to use the uniqueness of your story, the good, the bad & the broken, in a way that only He could.   Matthew is the author of The God Who Stays - available everywhere now!   To connect with Matthew:  Website: matthewwest.com Instagram: @matthewjwest Twitter: @matthew_west Podcast: matthewwest.com/podcast Book: matthewwest.com/thegodwhostays   The Collective is back! At the end of October, the monthly membership will be open again. The Collective is a community membership empowering you to navigate real life from a Biblical perspective. Head to https://thegirlnamedblake.com/collective to learn more and join the waitlist! If you’re like me and struggle with any combination of stress and anxiety or being on your phone too much – the Abide app is for you! I love this app and have been using it for years to help me fall asleep, ease me into the day, and I’ve even used it mid panic attack. Abide is the #1 Christian meditation app based on scripture with audio meditations that center you and help draw you closer to Christ. For a limited time, our listeners will get 25% off a premium subscription when you visit abide.co/blake. You’ll get additional stories, meditations, premium music, soothing sounds, and more!