The Brookside Church Podcast

Explore how to break generational patterns and build a lasting, Jesus-centered legacy for your family. Discover practical steps for ensuring your faith impacts generations to come. Understanding the significance of God's eternal name, El Olam, and generational blessings The power of living faithfully before Jesus and how it influences those around you Lessons from Abraham’s tamarisk tree: deep, la...

Explore what it really means to surrender control and trust in the ultimate authority of Jesus. Discover why recognizing God’s power changes how we lead, serve, and overcome fear. The meaning and significance of the name El Elyon—God Most High Lessons from Abram, Melchizedek, and the power behind true victory How pride and self-reliance blind us to God’s authority Why generosity and service demons...

Discover how to pray with power when good and evil feel mixed up by focusing on the Name of Jesus. Learn how Brookside Church builds Jesus-centered homes and Gospel-saturated communities through prayer and understanding God's character. Why Jesus’ call to pray the hallowed name of God is revolutionary  The meaning and significance of God’s names, especially Elohim, the Creator  How the enemy confu...

Discover why prayer often feels like a chore and how understanding the name of Yahweh can transform your connection with God. This sermon kicks off a new series on praying the names of God, rooted in the example of Moses and fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The significance of God’s names and how they shape our prayers What it means to enter God’s presence and respond to His holiness How praying to Yahw...

Discover what it means to belong to a gospel-saturated community and how it directly aligns with the mission of Brookside Church. Learn practical ways to build Jesus-centered homes and foster healthy relationships that point others to Christ. Why desperate dependence on Jesus is the starting point for true community How a gospel-saturated community always points to Jesus, not self The difference b...

Discover the deeper meaning behind Jesus' healing and what it reveals about the true human condition. Learn how the authority of Jesus brings real transformation and redemption to our lives and homes. The difference between physical healing and spiritual redemption in Jesus’ ministry Why desperation leads people to surrender everything for redemption The role of sin as the root problem behind all...

Feeling desperate and unsure how to pray? This message explores what it means to seek Jesus during life’s hardest moments and how faith—not status or need—moves Him. Why desperation drives us to pray and how our faith in Jesus matters most The difference between asking and declaring faith in Jesus’ authority How praying for others can powerfully impact their lives The biblical model for Jesus-cent...

How can you wake up your prayer life and build a Jesus-centered home through it? This sermon explores practical ways to make prayer meaningful, personal, and kingdom-focused. Common pitfalls that keep prayer routine or performative Why Jesus teaches the importance of private over public prayer The significance of addressing God as "Father" and making prayer relational Shifting prayers from self-ce...

In this message, the conversation focuses on the dangers of blending cultural philosophies with the Gospel and the importance of staying rooted in the name of Jesus. Practical steps are given for building a Jesus-centered home and developing healthy, Gospel-saturated relationships. The historical context of the Colossian church and Paul’s purpose for writing from prison The rise of Gnosticism and...

Jonah’s struggle with anger toward God reveals what happens when our hearts aren’t aligned with God’s heart. Explore what true repentance looks like, why God’s mercy can be challenging, and how the story of Jonah points us to Jesus. Why Jonah’s obedience didn’t mean his heart had changed The difference between bargaining prayers and genuine repentance What it means to have “righteous anger” — and...

Explore the realities of choosing to follow Jesus, the tension of the Gospel, and God’s persistent grace. This message unpacks the story of Jonah, challenging us to obey God’s call and trust the work of the Holy Spirit. The unavoidable conflict at the heart of the Gospel message Jonah’s journey from disobedience to a second chance How God prepares hearts before we ever speak The importance of conf...

This week’s message explores Jonah’s encounter in the belly of the fish and what it means for our faith in Jesus today. Discover how God uses unexpected circumstances to reveal His mercy and invite us into new life. Why Jonah ran from God’s call and what it reveals about mercy and judgment The connection between Jonah’s three days in the fish and Jesus’s resurrection How God’s provision can look d...

Discover why spiritual complacency can be dangerous and how God responds when we stray from our purpose. This message unpacks the story of Jonah, aligning it with Jesus' call for us to live out our faith in community. The reality and seriousness of spiritual rebellion before God Lessons from Jonah’s resistance and the consequence of “asleep” believers How God’s storms redirect us to Jesus-centered...

Discover the real reason we run from God and how obedience to Jesus shapes our lives. Join us as we begin our journey through Jonah and confront the challenges of living out a Jesus-centered faith. The difference between obeying God when it’s comfortable and when it’s costly Jonah’s reluctance to preach to Nineveh and what it reveals about our own hearts How small acts of disobedience form walls b...

Discover what it truly means to worship Jesus and why our preferences should never outweigh obedience to Him. This sermon challenges us to reexamine our worship in light of the Gospel and Brookside Church’s mission to build Jesus-centered homes and Gospel-saturated communities. The difference between honoring others and worshiping God Biblical examples of both authentic and misplaced worship Why t...

Discover the powerful purpose of solitude and why God’s silence doesn’t mean He’s ignoring you. Learn how true satisfaction comes from intimacy with Jesus, not what He gives. Four alternative perspectives on God’s silence during solitude Why answers may already be found in God’s Word How motives and persistence shape your prayer life The importance of being satisfied in Jesus rather than seeking H...

When life breaks you and you find yourself in a place you never wanted to be, look to what Paul and Silas did in prison. Discover how forced solitude can reveal God’s power and turn hopelessness into a miracle for you and others. Why investing in Jesus-centered kids and students shapes their faith for life The spiritual dangers of occult practices and how to seek freedom in Jesus’ name How Satan d...

Explore Elijah’s struggle with despair, failure, and isolation—and discover the difference between solitude and isolation as Jesus modeled for us. Learn how a gentle whisper from God can call us out of discouragement and back into our Jesus-centered purpose. The difference between isolation and solitude, and why true solitude reconnects us with God’s heart How exhaustion, isolation, and chaos fuel...

Discover why your prayer life may feel empty and how "on demand solitude" can transform your connection with Jesus. Join us as we unpack practical steps for making your relationship with God more genuine and powerful, in line with Brookside’s mission of building Jesus-centered homes. Why God might not always respond to your prayers The dangers of performative or insincere prayer The biblical model...

Discover how solitude was foundational in the life of Jesus and how it empowers confident, Spirit-led decisions. Learn why seeking time alone with God is essential fuel for every follower of Jesus and Brookside Church’s mission. Why solitude is a foundational rhythm for Jesus-centered living The difference between disciples and apostles, and Jesus’ decisive choices How solitude empowered Jesus to...

Discover what it means to find true peace and identity in Jesus, even when your mind is filled with anxiety and distraction. This message focuses on the power of solitude and how following the rhythms of Jesus can transform both your heart and home. How the chaos in our minds can impact our daily lives and spiritual walk The difference between Sabbath and solitude, and why both are crucial for Gos...

Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with Brookside Church and discover what it means to step into a new reality shaped by the hope of the empty tomb. This message explores how Jesus transforms lives and what it means to follow Him as Lord and Savior. Why the resurrection of Jesus is central to the Christian faith The meaning of baptism and its connection to Jesus-centered homes The evidence for Je...

As we conclude our series, Pastor Cal challenges us to remain faithful when hope seems lost and disappointment clouds our journey. Discover how the Name of Jesus anchors us, even when we walk through the darkest of days. Confronting disillusionment at the foot of the cross and why Good Friday wasn’t “good” for Jesus’ followers The reality of unanswered prayers and how faith embraces the unknown Bi...

Discover the gravity and hope of Jesus’ final hours as Brookside Church continues its 10-week sermon series, “The Hour Has Come.” This week, we examine the depth of Christ’s suffering and what it means for our daily lives and relationships. The significance of Pilate’s power struggle with the Jewish leaders The graphic reality and historical context of Roman flogging and Jesus' physical suffering...

In Part 4 of "The Hour Has Come," Eric Dubach unpacks the dramatic scene of the Last Supper from John 13, revealing new insights about loyalty, betrayal, and the heart’s true allegiance. Discover what it really means to make Jesus Lord of your life, not just your teacher. Why Judas’ betrayal wasn’t as obvious to himself or the disciples as you might think The powerful symbolism behind Jesus washin...