BEST OF WM: Revenge Stories, Viral Paybacks, and Why Letting Go Wins | Ep. 82 | Wyatt Matters
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Sunday, May 24, 2026
In this Best of Wyatt Matters episode, Steve and the crew revisit one of the most relatable human temptations: revenge.
From movie-style threats like “I will find you” to viral real-life payback stories involving zip-tied harmonicas, front yards full of pennies, and revenge plots that get weird fast, the conversation starts funny — because let’s be honest, some revenge stories are painfully entertaining.
But underneath the laughs is a harder truth: revenge may feel satisfying for a moment, but it keeps you emotionally chained to the person who hurt you.
Steve then brings it back to what Jesus teaches about retaliation. Don’t hit back. Don’t escalate. Don’t become the thing you’re angry at. Real strength is not getting even — it’s letting go before bitterness gets a leash around your soul.
🎙️ Episode Co-hosts:
Bruce Templeton – https://www.instagram.com/coltoncross
Maribeth Dodd – https://www.maribethdodd.com/ & https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealthyHustlePodcast
Garrett Shelp – https://www.facebook.com/garrettshelp
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