Steps To Thrive

About Steps To Thrive

Steps to Thrive is a Christian podcast for young adults who want to live with purpose, lead with courage, and grow in discipline and leadership. Hosted by Dr. Matthew Weathers—educator, speaker, coach, and IRONMAN triathlete. Built on Luke 2:52 (wisdom, stature, favor with God and man) and fueled by grace, not self-improvement. Two formats: 5-minute Real Life Q&As and Real Talk Interviews with leaders who share what growth really costs. For anyone who feels stuck, wants a mentor’s perspective, or is ready to build habits that last. Get the free Quick Start Guide at stepstothrive.com

Publisher

Matthew Weathers

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Oct 2025

Latest episode

3 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

56 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Nov 2026

   How To Witness Without Feeling Weird?

   Welcome to the Steps to Thrive Podcast: real talk about life and leadership for young Christians passionate to grow. How do you tell your friends about God without feeling weird? In this episode, Matthew answers a listener question about sharing the gospel, why the fear of awkwardness doesn’t have to stop you, and three practical steps for starting real conversations, with Scripture. 🎧 Listen now and take steps to thrive for God’s glory. Key Topics: Sharing the gospel with friends Overcoming the fear of man Praying for friends by name Living out your faith and being willing to say why Asking good questions and listening well Key Quotes: “Your life can make the gospel visible, but it can’t make it understandable.” “You don’t have to be fearless to be faithful.” “Good questions open doors that a lecture never will.” “Talk about your friends to God. Then talk about God to your friends.” Keywords: sharing your faith, evangelism, gospel conversations, fear of man, young Christians, spiritual growth

2. 

   27 Oct 2026

   "Journey To Lose 100 Pounds" - Real Talk with Jonny Gamet: Dad, Pastor, Runner & Sports-lover

   Welcome to the Steps to Thrive Podcast! Join us for this Real Talk episode with Jonny Gamet, student and family pastor at Grace Baptist Fellowship in Greenville, South Carolina, and project manager at Herd Media. Jonny shares how faith, leadership, and a major health transformation shaped his life—from coming to Christ at Camp Eden to helping build the Bruins athletics program and losing nearly 100 pounds. We discuss the cost of overwork, the power of daily non-negotiables, and how steady, intentional choices can reshape your health, family life, and spiritual leadership. Key Topics: Jonny’s childhood in Colorado and his journey to faith at Camp Eden Helping launch the Bruins athletics program The pressure of long workdays How an ER visit and panic attack became a turning point Recognizing the impact of resetting habits Three daily non-negotiables Why lasting change takes consistency—and why one difficult day doesn’t have to become a difficult month Using your role to build others up and point people to Christ Key Quotes: “You’re not going to get better in anything that you do by accident.” “We do that we charge each other up spiritually because we’re running out of time.” “It’s not about me. I want to get to the end of my life and I want to make sure that...I spent my life for him.” Key Applications: Treat health and leadership growth as long-term lifestyle changes, not short-term bursts. Don’t let one bad day become a bad week or month. Consider whether your habits are helping you grow spiritually, physically, and relationally. Use your position—whatever it is—to encourage others and serve faithfully. Key Words: Christian faith, spiritual growth, health, habits, leadership, perseverance, family, prayer, Scripture, physical wellness, intentionality, ministry, service, consistency, calling

3. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Leadership Question Blitz

   Welcome to the Steps to Thrive Podcast — real talk about life and leadership for young Christians passionate to grow. What makes a good leader? In this episode, Matthew answers questions about serving others, leading as a teen, and overcoming self-doubt—with biblical examples from Nehemiah, Esther, Joseph, and Jesus. 🎧 Listen now and take steps to thrive for God’s glory. Key Topics: Servant leadership Biblical leadership examples Leading as a teen Identity in Christ Overcoming self-doubt Key Quotes: “Good leaders, biblical, Christ-like leaders are leaders that seek to serve others.” “A good leader is not someone that is in charge, but is someone that takes care of the people that are in their charge.” (Simon Sinek) “Before you look in at yourself, look out at the needs of others and look up at the sufficiency of Christ.” Keywords: Christian leadership, servant leadership, young Christians, faith, spiritual growth

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Apple Podcasts (US)

3.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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