Hey, I'm Matt.
I write about things I care about — faith, community, family, and whatever else is on my mind. You'll also find my church talks here.
Holiday Gift Guide for Real Men 2025
There are so many holiday gift guides for men, but not hard-working, manly, cost-conscious fathers. This guide aims to be that - focusing on tools and other handly things useful around the house.
Agency, Sacrifice, and Pioneers
I gave this talk on July 20th, 2025 in the Snowflake 9th Ward Sacrament Meeting at the Temple View Chapel in Snowflake, Arizona, per an assignment from President Todd Burk. This talk was especially fun to research for as I love reading my pioneer ancestral histories.
How Imperfections Can Bless Our Lives
I gave this talk on May 10th, 2015 in the Provo Town Hall Ward Sacrament Meeting at their Chapel in Provo, Utah, per an assignment from the bishopric.
The Importance of Prophets in Our Day
I gave this talk on September 10th, 2023 in the Snowflake 9th Ward Sacrament Meeting at the Temple View Chapel in Snowflake, Arizona, per an assignment from President Todd Burk.
Experiences with Christ
I gave this talk on December 17th, 2023 in the White Mountain YSA Ward Sacrament Meeting at the historic Social Hall in Snowflake, Arizona, per an assignment from President Todd Burk.