FamilyLife Today® When Anger is Armor: Matt & Sarah Hammitt
Feb 12, 2026
Sarah Hammitt, a truth-telling wife and speaker who shares candid reflections on marriage. Matt Hammitt, singer-songwriter and former Sanctus Real frontman who wrote 'Lead Me' and writes about fighting for marriage. They talk about anger hiding deeper hurt. Honest expression opening ears. Moving from intentions to real, present leadership in family life.
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Song Born From a Dining Room Conversation
- Matt wrote the first draft of 'Lead Me' at his dining room table and played it for Sarah.
- The song sprang from a raw, specific moment of Sarah confronting their marriage and asking for leadership.
Song Redirected an Affair
- Matt shared stories of couples who were restored after hearing 'Lead Me', including one woman who canceled an affair.
- He credits God for using the song to prompt repentance and marriage restoration.
Vulnerability Disarms Defensiveness
- Sarah's tender vulnerability removed her defensive 'armor' and let Matt see her real hurt.
- That shift opened his ears and led him to finally act rather than just hear complaints.
