Westside Church Podcast

From the series, "For the Good of the City" with Dave Stimers. Part 2: For Our Neighbours. In this series, we’re exploring what it means to be a church that is called to be for our city. In this message, we are talking about one important filter that helps us to discern how to live out that calling as we commit to being for our neighbours.

From the series, "For the Good of the City" with Dave Stimers. We believe that God has an exciting and hopeful future for Westside Church. In this series, we’ll explore who God is calling us to be and how we plan to live out that calling! Part 1: For Good. We may not be able to know exactly what the future holds, but we know it will be good!

From the series, "A City Connected" with guest speaker, Will MacLaughlin from CAP (Christians Against Poverty). Jesus’ invitation to the weary and burdened is one we all need to hear. In a cultural moment when so many of us are feeling stressed and worried about finances, rent prices, interest rates, groceries, and gas - how can we lean in and find the peace and rest Jesus promises?

From the series, "Westside Stories." Stories are essential because they connect, inspire, and shape our understanding of the world and ourselves. From time to time, we will take the opportunity to pause and hear personal stories from within our church community. This special Sunday features a baptism testimony, stories from Alpha at McMaster, and a message celebrating around the communion table! B...

From the series, "Identity Crisis" with Dave Stimers. Part 4: Be Yourself. God wants you to be yourself. The person that you really are. The best version of you. And He wants to give you the power to do that!

From the series, "Identity Crisis" with Dave Stimers. Part 3: Living Out of Blessing. Whenever you build something you need to make sure you have a strong foundation because the strength of everything you build will depend on it. What are we building our lives on?

From the series, "Identity Crisis" with Dave Stimers. Part 2: Overcoming Shame. One of the greatest threats to being able to live out our true identity as God’s children is shame. Shame tells us that we are unacceptable and so if we’re going to be able to live as God’s beloved we need to find an antidote to that lie.

From the series, "Identity Crisis" with Dave Stimers. Just be yourself! ... You do you! It’s advice we give and receive all the time, but have you ever stopped and asked the deep questions, Who am I? Many of us feel immense pressure to be someone we’re not, but there’s also a lot of pressure to decide who we are in the first place. That leads many of us into an identity crisis. What does...

From the series, "Faith That Works" with guest speaker, Isaac Odame. Jesus invites his followers into God's Kingdom, which is here and now. As salt and light of the earth, we help preserve the moral fabric and dispel the darkness of sin, evil, and suffering around us through our love for God and others. Work and the workplace, where we spend half of our wake time, offer ample opportu...

From the series, "Faith That Works" with guest speaker, Leslie Pashuk. Although Jesus is our most precious belief, we often carry core beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world anchored in challenging past experiences - some going back to our childhood. These experiences can impact how we see ourselves, others, and even God. Left unexamined and unhealed, they can keep us from showin...

From the series, "Faith That Works" with guest speaker, Matt Collins. How do I live out my faith in the workplace and still get the job done? One of the great opportunities that we have to express our faith is through the work that we do. Wherever we focus our time, energy, and abilities, we can find rich and meaningful ways to find God and to love others. In this series, we are looking...

From the series, "Bible Stories For Adults" with Dave Stimers. Part 3: Daniel In The Lions’ Den. The story of Daniel in the lions’ den is a powerful depiction of how someone can be faithful and courageous even in the toughest of circumstances. Daniel is a good example to follow, but the story is about so much more than that!

From the series, "Bible Stories For Adults" with Dave Stimers. Part 2: Abraham and Isaac. A promise is a powerful thing, but only if the one promising can come through. One of the most basic claims the Scriptures make about God is that we can trust Him, even when our circumstances tell us we can’t.

From the series, "Bible Stories For Adults" with Dave Stimers. If you grew up in church you were taught Bible stories as a kid. As we grow up and read those stories again, sometimes we realize that there’s a lot more to them than we originally thought. Let's take a closer look at some of those classic stories and see what they say to us now that we’re a little more grown up! Part 1:...

From the series, "Culture Shock" with Mark Wall. Part 3: Becoming an Influencer. How do we positively impact the world around us while not having the world negatively impact us as a result? How do we engage with others around us while staying connected to Jesus? Join us for our final week of the series as we learn how to live as Christians in this world.

From the series, "Culture Shock" with Mark Wall. Part 2: Tour of Duty. As Christians, we can feel the tension between living our normal lives and living as Christians. Whether it’s at work, school, or at home, we can feel pulled between two worlds. Join us this Sunday as we explore what it means to represent Jesus wherever we are. Where should our focus be and what should we prioritize?

From the series, "Culture Shock" with Mark Wall. As people, we strive for inner peace, outer influence, and meaningful relationships, but often we end up in broken relationships, under the influence, and with a life in pieces. As Christians, we are told to be "in the world but not of the world," but sometimes that is easier said than done. And what does that actually mean? Join...

This week on the podcast, we have some stories from volunteers who serve with our kids, youth, and young adults ministries. Zac Boot also shares a devotional from John 5:16-30 about the example of the relationship between Jesus and His Father - marked by imitation, trust, life-giving influence, and unity. As we celebrate Father’s Day, let’s commit to following this divine example in how we raise t...

From the series, "I Want More" with Dave Stimers. Part 4: From Stingy to Benevolent. What is your favourite thing to do with money? What brings you the most joy when it comes to spending or investing your resources? God wants us to ultimately enjoy what He’s given us, so let’s talk about how we can do that together!

From the series, "I Want More" with Dave Stimers. Part 3: From Consumerism to Contentment. What do you need in order to be content? Living in a way that makes us feel like we have enough is a wonderful goal. In order to achieve that we need to get in control of our wants.

From the series, "I Want More" with Dave Stimers. Part 2: From Worry to Peace. One of the most common experiences associated with finances is worry. A lot of us struggle with this. We know that worrying doesn’t help but we can’t stop. So, what can we do to experience less worry and more peace?

From the series, "I Want More" with Dave Stimers. How much is enough? When it comes to money, possessions, and time most of us have heard that nagging inner voice that says, “just a little more.” The problem is a ‘little more’ is never enough. Besides that, what we really want isn’t more money, it’s what we think money can give us. We want more security, more peace, more joy, and more fr...

This week on the podcast, we have some women from our community sharing stories and insights through a special Mother's Day panel. They will discuss how support networks and shared experiences shape their journey as mothers, highlighting the vital role of community.

From the series, "Life After Death" with Dave Stimers. Part 4: Q&A. This week we’re going to answer some of the most popular questions from you, that have come up in this series!

From the series, "Life After Death" with Dave Stimers. Part 3: The End... When Will Jesus Return? The earliest Christians believed that Jesus was going to return and that he would return soon. So, why hasn’t he come back yet? What will happen when he does?