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The Family Matters Podcast

Derek Oestreicher, Patrick Webb

Booking Overview

This is a faith-based interview podcast focused on Christianity, religious liberty, family policy, and Montana politics, featuring external pastors, advocacy leaders, and nonprofit executives. Credible pitches include Christian ministry leaders, pro-life and religious-liberty advocates, family-policy specialists, and community-organization leaders with relevant policy or grassroots experience; booking difficulty is medium because guests are generally established issue experts, including some nationally prominent figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

evangeline@montanafamily.org

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Host

Derek Oestreicher - Chief Legal Counsel at the Montana Family Foundation, focused on legal and public-policy issues affecting faith, families, and religious liberty.

Patrick Webb - Grassroots Director at the Montana Family Foundation, focused on grassroots engagement and public-policy issues affecting faith, families, and freedom.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized leadership or subject-matter expertise in Christian ministry, religious liberty, pro-life advocacy, family policy, housing and property rights, or church-centered community work.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of a recognized ministry, advocacy organization, or nonprofit, Long-term experience in public policy, grassroots advocacy, or church engagement, A demonstrated record of public-facing work on faith, family, freedom, or cultural issues

Recent Guest Discussions

Artur Pawlowski - Church Involvement In Public Life, Religious Freedom, Political Involvement, And Standing For Biblical Convictions Under Government Pressure.

Frank Pavone - The State Of The Pro-life Movement, Abortion Politics, Cultural Change, And Building A Culture That Values Human Life.

David Rand - Religious Liberty, Church Property, Zoning, Housing Policy, Starter Homes, And Church-based Community Service.

Steve Scansen - Church Responses To Loneliness, Relationship-building, Family Health, And Practical Community Formation.

Recent Topics

Religious Liberty, Christianity, Family Policy, Politics, Abortion

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Connecting Pastors and Government Leaders

September 30, 2026

What role should pastors play beyond the walls of the church?Patrick sits down with Keith Downey of the Church Ambassador Network of Montana to discuss the organization’s work connecting pastors with elected officials through relationships, prayer, Scripture, and pastoral care.Visit www.canmontana.org to learn more.

Local Government, School Choice & Indoctrination in Education | Kendall Cotton

September 25, 2026

Kendall Cotton, President and CEO of the Frontier Institute, joins Family Matters to discuss local government, taxpayer-funded levies, accountability in Montana’s education system, and the value of school choice.From education funding and oversight to giving parents more options, Kendall breaks down how these issues affect Montana families and taxpayers. Learn more about the Frontier Institute:FrontierInstitute.org

Lived as Woman for 8 Years. Then He Found Jesus | The Walt Heyer Story

September 17, 2026

Walt Heyer was a husband, father, and successful corporate executive when, at age 42, he underwent gender reassignment surgery and began living as a woman.For eight years, Walt lived under a female identity. But his story did not end there.Through an encounter with Jesus Christ and the support of a loving church, Walt began a journey that ultimately led him to detransition. In this episode of Family Matters, Walt shares his remarkable story of transition, detransition, faith, and the restorat...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Family Matters Podcast?

The Family Matters Podcast is hosted by Derek Oestreicher and Patrick Webb. Its publicly listed email is evangeline@montanafamily.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Family Matters Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Family Matters Podcast: evangeline@montanafamily.org.

How many listeners does The Family Matters Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Family Matters Podcast reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Family Matters Podcast?

The Family Matters Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Recognized leadership or subject-matter expertise in Christian ministry, religious liberty, pro-life advocacy, family policy, housing and property rights, or church-centered community work. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a recognized ministry, advocacy organization, or nonprofit; Long-term experience in public policy, grassroots advocacy, or church engagement; A demonstrated record of public-facing work on faith, family, freedom, or cultural issues. Recent guests include Artur Pawlowski, Frank Pavone, and David Rand.

How hard is it to get booked on The Family Matters Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Family Matters Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Religious Liberty, Christianity, Family Policy, Politics, and Abortion. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

evangeline@montanafamily.org

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