Westheights Teaching Podcast

Message by Josh Mutter – November 1, 2026 WHAT DO WE DO WHEN THE BIBLE TELLS US A STORY THAT TROUBLES US? RECAP: Our experience of doubt and questions is not the opposite of faith but is a key part to a growing and maturing faith. BIG IDEA: Genesis 19 invites us to consider how the world around us shapes what we see as normal, … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – October 25, 2026 Big Idea: Following Jesus doesn’t mean avoiding hard questions. It means learning to work through them with Jesus at the centre.   Deconstruction: The process of looking at what we believe, asking where those beliefs came from, and considering whether they reflect… Read more...

Message by Steve Drudge – October 18, 2026 Series Big Idea: Look at all of life through the lens of Christ, following all of Jesus in all of life.   Matthew 4:17 (NRSV)  From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” How does the kingdom of heaven orient my life? … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – October 11, 2026   Series Big Idea: Our values help us discern what faithfulness looks like as we follow Jesus together.   How do we relate to people who are outside of our church community?   Recap : Core Value: Relying on God means recognizing that we cannot do this on our own Core … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – October 4, 2026 Series Big Idea: Our values help us discern what faithfulness looks like as we follow Jesus together. John 1:14 (NIV)  The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. John 10:27 (NIV)  My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.   Recap : Core Value: Relying … Read more...

Message by Stephen Roy – September 27, 2026 Big Idea: What did I learn about Mennonite Central Committee today? Romans 12:3-8 (NIV)  For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – September 20, 2026 Series Big Idea: Our values help us discern what faithfulness looks like as we follow Jesus together.   Matthew 16:6 (NIV)  Be careful…be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees. Recap : Core Value: Relying on God means recognizing that … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – September 13, 2026   Series Big Idea: Our values help us discern what faithfulness looks like as we follow Jesus together. Recap : Core Value: Relying on God means recognizing that we cannot do this on our own Core Value: Experiencing God’s love and grace means recognizing that we … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – August 6, 2026 Series Big Idea: Our values help us discern what faithfulness looks like as we follow Jesus together.   Pietism : Emphasizes a personal relationship with God and the importance of personal conversion.   1. Core Value: Relying on God – We confess our dependence … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter  –  August 30, 2026   Big Idea: Spiritual maturity means learning where to turn when life happens. James 5:13-20 (NIV) Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them … Read more...

JAMES: A FAITH THAT WORKS Patience in Suffering Message by Dr. Christin Taylor- August 23, 2026 James 5:7–12 (NIV) “Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand … Read more...

Message by Dave Patterson- August 16, 2026 James 4:13-5:6 (NIV)  Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. … Read more...

JAMES: WISDOM Message by Josh Mutter – August 9, 2026 Big Idea: The wisdom that shapes our hearts is revealed in the way we treat others. James 3:13-4:12  NIV  Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and … Read more...

JAMES: TAMING THE TONGUE Message by Josh Mutter – August 2, 2026 Big Idea: What comes out of our mouth reveals what Jesus is doing in our heart. James 3:1-12  NIV  Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. We all stumble in many ways. Anyone… Read more...

Message by Jimmy Rushton – July 26, 2026 Philippians 2:1-11 (NLT) I s there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, … Read more...

Message by Steve Drudge – July 19, 2026 James 2:14-26  NRSV “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but does not have works? Surely that faith cannot save, can it? If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food and one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,”… Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – July 12, 2026   The Problem: Favouritism doesn’t just change how we treat people—it changes how we see others, how we understand ourselves, and how we view God.   Big Idea: Following Jesus changes not only how we treat people, but how we see them.   James 2:1-13 (NIV) “My … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – July 5, 2026 Big Idea: A mature faith isn’t measured by what we know about God, but by how deeply we’ve allowed God to change us   James 1:19-27 (NIV) “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak…”  … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – June 25, 2026 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,   –  James 1:1 a (NIV) To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. –  James 1:1 b (NIV) Big Idea : Because God is at work, we can see our lives clearly even in difficult seasons.   James 1:1-18 (NIV)… Read more...

Message by Lisa Goetz – June 21, 2026 BIC CORE VALUE: Belonging to the Community of Faith   We value integrity in relationships and mutual accountability in an atmosphere of grace, love and acceptance.   Jesus Prays for All Believers – John 17:20-23 (NIV) “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – June 14, 2026   Eschatology explores what the Bible teaches about the “last things”, including the future, the end of the world, and God’s ultimate plan.   A General Timeline:   We die Believers are with Jesus Jesus returns The dead are raised Judgment occurs God … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – May 31, 2026   Eschatology explores what the Bible teaches about the “last things,” including the future, the end of the world, and God’s ultimate plan.   Big Idea: The Christian hope is knowing that in life or death, that we are safe with Jesus.   WHAT HAPPENS IMMEDIATELY AFTER … Read more...

Message by Paul Kiss – May 24, 2026   BIG IDEA: Be honest with God about who you are.   What are Core Beliefs: Firmly-held convictions that consistently motivate your behaviour.   JACOB – The Deceiver Genesis 25-31 (NIV)   PENIEL – The Face of God Genesis 32:22-32 (NLT)  During the … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – May 17, 2026   Eschatology explores what the Bible teaches about the “last things,” including the future, the end of the world, and God’s ultimate plan. Big Idea: We can have hope in an uncertain world because Jesus wins and evil is defeated.   Revelation 20:1-6 (NIV)  Then I saw an … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – May 8, 2026 Eschatology explores what the Bible teaches about the “last things,” including the future, the end of the world, and God’s ultimate plan. 1 Corinthians 13:12  NIV – Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror …   Big Idea: We may not agree … Read more...