The 2nd Yes
by Pastor Matt Woodfill

WITH A FOREWORD BY REAL TALK KIM

About the Book

THE 2ND YES

Life is full of unexpected moments—some joyful, others heartbreaking. In The 2nd Yes, Pastor Matt Woodfill shares his deeply personal journey of faith after the sudden loss of his wife of over 20 years on Super Bowl Sunday, February 12, 2023. This life-altering tragedy left him grappling with grief and questioning his future in ministry.

Through raw honesty and spiritual insight, Pastor Matt introduces the concept of giving God a "second yes." The first yes is when we surrender our lives to Jesus. The second yes comes when life doesn’t go as planned—when pain, loss, or disappointment threaten to derail us—and we choose to trust God anyway.

His story reveals how he wrestled with doubt, found renewed strength, and rediscovered God’s purpose for his life. The 2nd Yes is a powerful testament to faith, resilience, and God’s unwavering love in our darkest seasons.

Readers will discover:

How to hold on to faith when life feels unbearable.
The importance of trusting God’s plan, even when it’s hard to see.
Practical steps to say "yes" to God again after loss or disappointment.
Encouragement to step into God’s purpose, no matter what they’ve been through.

For anyone navigating grief, questioning their purpose, or seeking deeper faith, The 2nd Yes offers hope, healing, and a reminder that God’s plans are greater than our pain.

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Pastor Matt Woodfill and his late wife Pastor Tammy Woodfill

About Pastor Matt Woodfill

Pastor Matt Woodfill is the Senior Pastor of The Way Church in The Woodlands, Texas, which he and his late wife, Tammy, founded in March 2002. Inspired by God’s promise in Isaiah 43:19—“I will make a way in the wilderness”—they planted the church with limited resources and unwavering faith, starting in a small apartment clubhouse. Under their leadership, The Way Church grew into a thriving community, now located on seven and a half acres along Interstate 45.

On February 12, 2023, Pastor Matt faced the sudden loss of Tammy, his wife of over 20 years and partner in ministry. Amid profound grief, he chose to give God his "second yes"—a renewed commitment to trust God’s purpose despite his pain. This pivotal moment is the foundation of Pastor Matt’s upcoming book, The 2nd Yes, which inspires others to trust God in their own seasons of loss and uncertainty.

Today, Pastor Matt leads The Way Church with renewed purpose, honoring Tammy’s legacy while continuing their shared mission of hope, faith, and community in The Woodlands.

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Honoring a Legacy: Moments with Pastor Matt & Pastor Tammy

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Share your own Second Yes moment—a time when you had to trust God again, even when life didn’t go as planned. Whether it’s a personal testimony or a way Pastor Matt’s story has encouraged you, your words could inspire and uplift others on their faith journey!

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The 2nd Yes
by Pastor Matt Woodfill