Westside Church Podcast

Let's dive into an example of where the Gospels differ on details and find out how that helps us learn even more!

From the series, "The Problem With The Bible" - Part 3 with Dave Stimers. Can we trust the Gospels to be historically accurate? What can we really know about Jesus and how reliable is the Bible?

Continuing our conversation from Sunday's teaching, let's look at some of the ways that people have attempted to deal with divine violence in the Bible.

From the series, "The Problem With The Bible" - Part 2 with Rob Smith. The closer you read the Bible, the clearer it is that the Bible has a lot of violence in it. Some of this is done by people and sometimes it comes from God. Jesus tells us to love our enemies and turn our cheek to violence, so how can we make sense of all the violence that there is?

The Scriptures contain diverse voices that can sometimes make it difficult to figure out how we should approach certain topics, but that diversity can actually enrich what we read rather than diminish it!

From the series, "The Problem With The Bible" - Part 1 with Dave Stimers. If we’re honest, the Bible can be a messy and complicated book. At times, it seems like there are parts that contradict one another. Is that true? How should we approach the Bible when we don’t find what we expect to?

Listen to these 5 powerful principles that can help you experience a deeper and more rich life. I'm guessing that most of us will find that focusing on 1-2 of them will drastically change our lives!

From the series, "More Than Enough" - Part 5. How do you know if you are successful? What do you measure? In the last message of this series, we’ll explore 3 pitfalls that hold us back from true greatness.

Every day God gives us everything that we need and more. It isn't always obvious, but no matter what we're doing, God is faithful.

One of the biggest deficits in many of our lives is that of deep friendship. If you want to have a powerful and rich life, this is an area you must be investing in!

From the series, "More Than Enough" - Part 4. Have you ever talked to a financial planner about how to plan for your future? It’s not a bad idea, but today we’re going to look at an even better idea as we continue to seek to live rich lives.

Has your doing exceeded your being? Are you more concentrated on what you do rather than who you are? Here's how to find out, plus 4 strategies to get back on track!

Is your patience wearing thin? Mine too, but there's too much power in remaining patient to give up, so let's learn how we can increase our hope and boost our patience.

From the series, "More Than Enough" - Part 3 with guest speaker, Cherylene Stimers. Seasons of darkness leave us feeling sad, lonely, abandoned, and fearful. Discovering the value of darkness, developing tools, and uncovering precious spiritual jewels can be forever treasures! Dig deeper and unearth the gold nuggets.

Life consists of a rotation of seasons. We're not always in a season of plentiful harvests. In fact, this might be the perfect time to plant some seeds for the future.

What's your spiritual diet like? Are you well-nourished or are you eating junk? Here are 3 ways to tell if you're settling for spiritual fast food and 3 ways to make sure that you eat well.

From the series, "More Than Enough" - Part 2. A recurring problem that many of us face is feeling like we don’t have enough. The more we live with a mindset of scarcity, the more likely we will be worried or stingy with our resources. That doesn’t sound like a rich life, so let’s change how we think!

If you need it, feel free to have a good cry. It might be one of the healthiest things you do today!

What are the loudest voices in our lives, and what are they saying to us? Knowing is half the battle, the other half is replacing them.

From the series, "More Than Enough" - Part 1. What is something that is so valuable to you, that you'd give up anything to have it? We're all willing to make sacrifices for the things we value most. Deciding on what is most valuable is an important part of charting the course of our lives, so let's explore this first principle of living a rich life!

"Blah" might be the most prevalent emotion of 2021. If you're feeling that way, here's something you can do about it.

Hey Ontario, I know many of us are upset with how things are going. I think we need to think through how we should respond!

From the series, "Walking with Jesus" - Part 4 with guest speaker, Dr. Isaac Odame. While we celebrate Easter once yearly and remember Christ's death whenever we take communion, Easter's transformative impact on our lives should be a daily experience. We are God's masterpieces to do good things in this world! Let’s live it out despite all the struggles and adversities we face.

From the series, "Walking with Jesus" - Part 3 with guest speaker, Matt Vincent. Today we take a look at one of the resurrection stories of Jesus, a time where he joins some friends on their journey and spends time around the dinner table. We will explore possible implications for us today as followers of Jesus, to open our homes and see our tables as places of welcome, belonging, and mission.

You're tired of it! I am too. It's been exhausting to deal with all the challenges of this year. Here are 3 things to intentionally invest in over the next month of lockdown to help you stay encouraged and moving forward!