by Matthew Richardson
I’m Matthew Richardson, and I want to welcome you to the Matt Richardson Podcast. This Podcast shares real stories of how Jesus Christ heals, restores, and brings hope. Each episode highlights someone who has faced darkness but how found their way to the light. This show is honest, raw and real and focused on Jesus Christ. If you want faith, strength, and powerful stories of Christ's redemption in people's lives, then this show is for you.
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April 14, 2026
<p>Haley lived both lives… and one nearly destroyed her.</p><p>For years, Haley Burns walked a double life, faith on the outside, chaos on the inside.</p><p><br></p><p>Same-sex attraction. Pornography. Alcohol. Shame. Suicidal thoughts.</p><p>She tried everything the world said would make her feel free… but instead, she felt like her spirit was suffocating.</p><p>Then one moment changed everything.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a raw, honest conversation about identity, addiction, grief, and what it actually looks like to come back to Jesus Christ when you feel completely lost.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you are and who you want to be… this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>0:00 – The emptiness of chasing the world</p><p>1:45 – Growing up LDS but feeling different</p><p>6:00 – Same-sex attraction, secrecy, and early addiction</p><p>12:30 – Living a double life and leaving the Church</p><p>18:00 – Hitting rock bottom: loss, grief, and numbness</p><p>25:00 – The moment she surrendered to Jesus</p><p>35:00 – Life now: freedom, identity, and healing</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is just the beginning. Over the next few months, we’ll be diving deeper into topics like sexuality, pornography, identity, and how to actually walk with Christ in a real way.</p><p><br></p><p>Sponsored by the Stay Mentally Strong Foundation</p><p>If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or suicidal thoughts, you are not alone.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more or get help here: https://staymentallystrong.org</p>
April 7, 2026
<p>In this episode, I share what it really felt like to hit rock bottom. Losing my marriage, business, identity, being excommunicated from my church, and sense of purpose while battling addiction.</p><p><br></p><p>At my lowest, everything was driven by lust, validation, and escape. What started early turned into years of addiction that kept pulling me deeper, leaving me empty and searching for more.</p><p><br></p><p>After reaching a breaking point, everything began to change. Through accountability, surrender, and a decision to fully walk with Christ, I started rebuilding my life from the inside out.</p><p><br></p><p>A new identity.</p><p>A new purpose.</p><p>A new life with God.</p><p><br></p><p>Today, I’m helping others overcome addiction, rewire their thinking, and step into who they’re meant to become.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 - Losing everything and hitting rock bottom</p><p>08:00 - Addiction, identity, and the downward spiral</p><p>24:45 - Lust vs purpose and what actually fulfills you</p><p>41:15 - The turning point: walking in the Spirit</p><p>01:05:00 - Rewiring identity and finding real purpose</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for letting me come on your Dustin! I’m grateful for the opportunity to share this message.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is brought to you by Gina Oliverson and the Stay Mentally Strong Foundation, a nonprofit focused on men’s mental health and suicide awareness. If you or someone you love is struggling, help is available:</p><p>https://staymentallystrong.org</p>
March 31, 2026
<p>From early exposure to alcohol… to years of addiction… to hitting rock bottom and losing everything, Landon shares what it really felt like to live in that darkness.</p><p><br></p><p>At his lowest, he was isolated, battling addiction daily, and ready to give up.</p><p><br></p><p>But that’s not where his story ends.</p><p><br></p><p>After a cancer diagnosis, losing control of his life, and reaching a breaking point, everything began to change. Through surrender, faith, and a decision to accept help, Landon found a new life.</p><p><br></p><p>A life of purpose.</p><p>A life of peace.</p><p>A life with God.</p><p><br></p><p>Today, he’s sober, rebuilding, and stepping into fatherhood, something he once thought was impossible.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, lost, or too far gone.</p><p><br></p><p>You’re not.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 - Introduction & Satisfaction</p><p>01:18 - Identifying the Modern Problem</p><p>03:17 - Loss of Natural Pauses</p><p>06:31 - Missing Cultural and Weekly Rests</p><p>09:31 - The Importance of Satisfaction</p><p>11:33 - Invitation to Pause</p><p>20:36 - Tip #1: Highlight Reel</p><p>32:20 - Final Thoughts & Invitation</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is brought to you by Gina Oliverson and the Stay Mentally Strong Foundation, a nonprofit focused on men’s mental health and suicide awareness. If you or someone you love is struggling, help is available: https://staymentallystrong.org</p>
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I’m Matthew Richardson, and I want to welcome you to the Matt Richardson Podcast.
This Podcast shares real stories of how Jesus Christ heals, restores, and brings hope. Each episode highlights someone who has faced darkness but how found their way to the light. This show is honest, raw and real and focused on Jesus Christ.
If you want faith, strength, and powerful stories of Christ's redemption in people's lives, then this show is for you.
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