Behind the Message

Chopstick etiquettehttps://everythingchopsticks.com/Guide-to-Chopsticks-Etiquette-Around-the-World.html Ben’s favorite movie monsterhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073195 Foursquare International Conferencehttps://www.foursquare.org/events/connection

Randy Remingtonhttps://www.foursquare.org/about/leadership/#senior-leadership B4 Churchhttps://www.b4church.org 27:25 – start talking about the message

Small talkhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/field-guide-to-families/202503/the-enormity-of-small-talk-as-an-introvert 12:36 – start talking about the message Les Mis Bo Stern Bradyhttps://www.bostern.com “Why we laugh when it’s not even funny”https://synapse.ucsf.edu/articles/2023/01/08/why-you-laugh-when-its-not-even-funny

1:55 – Kentucky Derby & F1 Racing 7:35 – Recapping Sunday: God’s Grace vs. Self-Righteousness 14:50 – How should we interact with God’s grace? 18:50 – God’s grace should motivate us to do good 22:20 – Grace should not be seen as optional 26:00 – The importance of driving stick, The Amazing Race, and The Bachelor 28:54 – Reading scripture in context (and with curiosity) 35:35 – Cherry-picking s...

Moanahttps://movies.disney.com/moana Flight of the Conchordshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0863046 Start talking about W1 – 6:00 Resurgence of Christianity Onesimushttps://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philemon 1&version=NLT Powers being humiliated by Christ’s work on the crosshttps://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians 2%3A14-15&version=NLT Daughtership? Yes, it is a word...

This week, Ben and Evan discuss the significance of Good Friday. They also debate the shape and weight of the perfect coffee mug. Show Notes 6:50 – Holy Week10:25 – Gospel narrative post-resurrection14:07 – Sermon from Sunday The perfect mug:https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/article/what-makes-a-good-mug Dutch Bros Annihilatorhttps://www.dutchbros.com/menu/dutch-faves/annihilator Judas Maccabee – P...

Mini donkeys:https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/miniature-donkey Pengolin:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pangolin The Rabbit Hole podcast:https://www.nytimes.com/column/rabbit-hole Cub’s fan story:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1908471 Canonization of scripture: Storks movie:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4624424 Why do we eat ham on Easter?https://www.bhg.com/holidays/easter/ham-on-easter The Rise and...

(Start talking about message 6:15) Aladdin on Broadway https://www.broadway.com/shows/aladdin-broadway Lion King https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-lion-king Bluey https://www.bluey.tv https://news.mit.edu/2017/stress-can-lead-risky-decisions-1116 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark 14%3A 1-11&version=NIV https://bendmagazine.com/a-roller-skating-comeback-brings-nostalgia-and-thr...

Ben, Lindsay and Mike talk about Jesus’ challenge for us to love our neighbor as ourself. What does that look like over years of relationship? What does that look like in traffic? And how does repentance and self-love bring the whole picture into focus? Show notes: Started the message at 2:09 Mark 12:28-34 28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had give...

This week, Ben and Evan discuss the story of the Rich Young Ruler in Mark chapter 10. Jesus said it’s impossible for the rich to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Did he really mean that? Show Notes Evan’s age meme – https://ifunny.co/picture/it-s-interesting-growing-up-and-learn-ing-that-most-ypuZtOEW6 7:48 started talking about the message Rich Young Ruler – Mark 10:17-22 Pete Kelley https://www.anti...

To kick off Lent, Ben and Evan discuss the power of recognizing our mortality, and how Jesus’ identity as a suffering Messiah was a direct challenge to the religious nationalism of His day. 3:35 start talking about Ash Wednesday Church Calendar Explained: https://anglicancompass.com/what-time-is-it-an-overview-of-the-church-calendar-and-liturgical-year/#:~:text=Keeping sacred time did not,16%3A13-...

This week, Ben and Evan have a wide ranging conversation on the rise of AI, how Jesus pushes back against religious guilt, and why we spend so much time talking about Jesus. Should we use manners with AI?https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/should-you-be-nice-to-ai-chatbots-such-as-chatgpt/   What is a Luddite? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luddite   Roots of the last names Earwicker and Fle...

Show Notes: Superbowl halftime show [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super-bowl/2025/01/30/super-bowl-halftime-show-kendrick-lamar-setlist-predictions/78019880007/) [Who is doing the Super Bowl halftime show 2025? Predicting Kendrick Lamar’s setlist](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super-bowl/2025/01/30/super-bowl-halftime-show-kendrick-lamar-setlist-predictions/7801...

This week on the podcast, Pastor Mike Meeks joins to talk about his own struggles in life and ministry, and reveals what he looks for in a church. Christmas Vacation https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097958/ Eastlake Church https://www.eastlake.church

In this week’s episode, Ben and Evan discuss how work is worship and why Christmas deserves a fresh look. Evan’s message: https://westsidechurch.org/podcast/evan-earwicker-christ-with-us-mark-140-45/ The Anticipated Christ by Brian Zahnd – https://brianzahnd.com/2022/09/the-anticipated-christ/ Ephesians 6:12 “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the auth...

This week, Ben and Evan talk about how honest we should be at Christmas, and discuss their best and worst Christmas presents from childhood. Fun dip https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fun-Dip-Cherry-Razz-Apple-Powdered-Candy-0-43-oz-48-Count/416047138?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0 Mousetrap https://www.target.com/p/classic-mouse-trap-board-game/-/A-85895913?ref=tgt_adv_xsf&AFID=google&CP...

Former lead pastor Steve Mickel joins Evan and Ben to discuss what it’s like coming back, and how faith is deepened on the other side of suffering. Former lead pastor Steve Mickel joins Evan and Ben to discuss what it’s like coming back, and how faith is deepened on the other side of suffering. Show notes: Brian Zahnd prayer liturgy – https://westsidechurch.org/dailyprayer/ C.S. Lewis – Silver Cha...

Pastor Mike Meeks joins the podcast to share his journey in prayer, and how letting go of control is a crucial part of living a life of prayer.

Ben and Evan discuss the 70th anniversary of Westside Church, and how prayer fits into a forward-facing vision.

What qualifies as prayer? Evan and Ben discuss how prayer is the first stop on the path towards the way of Jesus and explore how different forms of prayer are critical to “pray without ceasing”.

In this episode of Westside Church’s Behind the Message Podcast, author Joshua Ryan Butler joins Ben and Evan to discuss his new book, The Party Crasher: How Jesus disrupts Politics as Usual and Redeems our Partisan Divide.

This week, Behind the Message returns to discuss Westside’s new approach to leadership, as Pastor Steve Mickel announces the addition of 2 senior pastors. Our panel discusses.

On this first episode of season 3, Pastor Steve Mickel announces the release of his book, Walking in the Dark: Trusting God when Life Happens. “I hope what I believe is right, like when Jesus said, ‘I go to prepare a place for you where you can be with me.’ I hope he was telling me the truth, not just for me but for [my son] Chase… The sun’s going to rise again. Not just on that day when Jesus com...

Steve Mickel joins the live podcast to discuss being known for vulnerability and when it can cross over into over sharing.

Westside’s new church plant will be pastored by Seth Waters. Seth joins the podcast to discuss his message on our new identity in Christ.