Westside Church Podcast

Transformational growth is usually slow and gradual, but over time we see that God is making us more like Him. The more we can embrace His grace, truth and love the more we'll see those things becoming who we are. Take a few minutes to check your life for healthy fruit.

From the series, "Beyond Your Current Mind" - Part 15. Religion is a hot topic that can lead to tense debates. Jesus often critiqued judgmental and hypocritical religion. He also challenged people to rethink what they fight against and who they fight for. That is a powerful challenge for us today.

Our lives are full of voices that subtly (or not so subtly) tell us to work hard to earn people's acceptance. These voices can be loud. But, if we dare to listen closely, we may hear God's voice assuring us that we are His beloved.

Summer can be a great time to recalibrate and refocus on our priorities. This prayer helps us to do just that.

From the series, "Beyond Your Current Mind" - Part 14. Today we have a special guest speaker, Dr. Isaac Odame. The Good News about becoming a Christian is that we are saved by grace alone and not by obeying a set of religious rules. Does this mean the God-given commands in the Bible don’t count? Is there a rule that really matters?

From the series, "Beyond Your Current Mind" - Part 13. Today we have a special guest speaker, Cherylene Stimers. Sometimes the events in the Bible seem out of place and don’t fit together. This week’s passage is that type of challenge! Reposition our perspective and it all becomes clear.

Sometimes it seems like things are only getting worse and while wishful thinking is naive, hope doesn't disappoint.

None of us want to go through painful times, but we inevitably will. The good news is that pain doesn't have to destroy us, it can refine us.

From the series, "Beyond Your Current Mind" - Part 12. What’s the key to the good life? That’s a complicated question. Jesus suggests that the way many of us try to get there is impossible. The good news? What’s impossible for us, is possible with God.

Suffering tells us that we can't go on and it's time to give up, but if we're looking in the right place, our pain can actually make us stronger.

In the next 4 episodes we're going to be looking at how we can move from a place of suffering to hope. We start by putting our pain in perspective.

From the series, "Beyond Your Current Mind" - Part 11. Most of us have been taught to climb the ladders of wealth and success. We base many of our life’s most important decisions around trying to get ahead. Jesus teaches us to rethink that entire approach!

Dave is joined by his wife Bryna and they share some relationship advice as they reflect on marriage.

We often look for God in flashy, heroic circumstances, but we often find God in the ordinary moments of our day. Things that we think are ordinary and common are actually full of the sacred presence of God.

From the series, "Beyond Your Current Mind" - Part 10. Real transformation doesn’t happen by trying harder to be more moral. That’s far too superficial. Jesus' approach was much deeper and much more effective.

Do you have a clear vision for your future? These days, that's no easy task. We are all working through 'new normals.' It's a great time to ask God to help us see clearly what that could look like.

Jesus did a lot of miracles that helped to illustrate how God works, and how we can participate. A lot of people weren't paying attention and missed out, but we have a chance to lean in and figure out how to be part of what God is doing today!

From the series, "Beyond Your Current Mind" - Part 9. Today we have a special guest speaker, Rob Smith. Rob is one of our Youth Leaders and he is also a student at McMaster Divinity College. We are really excited to hear what God has put on his heart as we continue our series, "Beyond Your Current Mind."

The pace of most of our lives is set to stressful. One of the rewards of following Jesus is joy, and joy comes at a different speed.

How are you feeling as Ontario starts to reopen? If you're a bit uneasy or nervous, that's OK! With more changes on the way, quieting our souls is a pathway to greater peace.

From the series, "Beyond Your Current Mind" - Part 8. Believe it or not, Jesus was a rule breaker. Not only that, but he teaches us to break the rules too… we just need to learn how to do it properly.

When we are kids, there's nothing more exciting than exploring new places just to experience what's out there. Sometimes as adults we become too comfortable for that kind of thing. Jesus invites us to recapture that sense of adventure!

How does God feel about us today? Same as yesterday. Tomorrow will be more of the same. And it's good news.

From the series, "Beyond Your Current Mind" - Part 7. Sometimes Jesus’ miracles are hard to interpret. What do demons and exorcisms have to do with us? Actually, as we continue to see the influence of evil in our world, these stories are just as relevant as ever!

The path to confidence and inner peace starts with discovering and living out of your God-given identity.