7West Church Podcast

God commanded us to have no other gods before Him and to not worship idols. The problem is that we don’t find idols, idols find us. In this episode, we'll see why it's so important to guard your heart from idols.

Life is short. “What is your life?  For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.” (James 4:14) . The problem is that many people don’t perceive this life properly. In this episode, we'll see why to put your life into the proper perspective.

God makes people wise. The problem is that people’s desire for more wisdom is being replaced with wanting more information. In this episode, we'll see why it is so vital to seek out the wise.

God welcomes our critical questions. The problem is that we are hesitant to critically question God. In this episode, we'll see how God answers our critical questions.

Every person desperately needs God. The problem is that people pursue paths that don’t assure access to God. In this episode, we'll see how Solomon’s Temple fostered access to God, while knowing that Jesus assured access to God.

A plan of God will always succeed. The problem is that our plans often fail. In this episode, you'll be encouraged to participate in a plan of God by reviewing several must-haves from the life of King Solomon.

You can ask God for anything. The problem can be that “You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions (James 4:3)." In this episode, we'll learn several steps to ask God rightly.

The Bible is a story of God’s redemption of people. The problem is that the Bible includes stories of people’s violence. In this episode, we'll see how to make sense of Solomon’s violent rise to power.

Being a Dad matters. The problem is that dads are prone to make mistakes. In this episode, we'll see how every Dad leaves a legacy of inaction and action.

We are to be imitators of Christ. The problem is that we don't give mercy like God does. In this episode, we'll be encouraged to broaden our scope of mercy.

Disciples of Jesus obey God the first time. The problem is that we often need a second time. In this episode, we'll see a couple of benefits that come when we obey God the second time.

God has a great plan for each of us. The problem is that we sometimes lose direction of God’s plan. In this episode we'll look at several steps to take to cooperate with God’s plan.

God speaks to us. The problem is that we’re prone to ignore what God says. In this episode, we'll see several reasons to not run away from God.

Being a mom is a blessing and sacrifice. The problem is that times of sacrifice can feel lonely. In this episode, you'll see that God sees you as you sacrifice.

To be a Christian is to be a Christ-follower. The problem is that following might be the hardest part of being a Christian. In this episode, the application is straightforward. Jesus commands, “Follow Me”.

We all wander. The problem is that some of us wander far too long. In this episode, we'll look at several instances of how Jesus can find any wanderer.

Easter is the story of Jesus’ resurrection from death to life. The problem is that too few people care about the resurrection of Jesus. In this special Easter episode, we will explore the question: is Jesus alive?

Ranae Seestadt provides a spoken word piece on Easter Sunday.

A person’s prayers reveal what’s in their heart. The problem is that most of Jesus’ prayers aren’t recorded for us to learn from. In this episode, we'll see several requests Jesus made as we understand the significance of Jesus’ high priestly prayer.

God’s plans are perfect. The problem is that we think of ourselves and can’t comprehend God’s whole plan. In this episode, we'll learn several ways to align with the Father, Son, and Spirit to join Him in His Plans.

Persecution follows Jesus. The problem is that it’s tough to prepare for persecution. In this episode, we'll see several factors that show us why Christians should be prepared for persecution.

Healthy gardens need devoted gardeners. The problem is that poorly maintained gardens fail. In this episode, we'll see several outcomes of why, as branches, we’re told to abide in the vine of Christ

Jesus maximized His time on earth. The problem is that goodbyes are hard. In this episode, we'll learn a couple of reasons why we needed Jesus to leave.

The afterlife is coming to 100% of us. The problem is when questions about the afterlife go unanswered, people can become troubled. In this episode, we'll see several questions answered so that you can be assured about the afterlife.

Leaders are supposed to rise up. The problem is that we don’t know what to do when leaders appear lowly. In this episode, we'll see how Jesus stooped down low with sacrifices.