Eastside Church Podcast

Jacob spent his life striving for blessing by his own strength, but everything changed the night he wrestled with God. In this message from Pastor Trey, we explore how God meets us in our struggle not to fight against us but to restore us.

Guest speaker Molly Duque, Associate Supervisor of the Foursquare Northwest District, unpacks what it means to live out "Death Before Resurrection" by laying down the self daily to receive the new life Jesus offers. Transformation is not instant but a lifelong journey of surrender, trust, and becoming who God already sees us as.

In a world often marked by incivility, Pastor Randy Remington, President of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, reveals the profound and transforming power of kindness, a core characteristic of God's nature. Discover how God's kindness, rooted in grace, leads to repentance and calls us to a proactive, counter-cultural way of living that reflects Jesus to the world.

Pastor Kari Ahearn from Grace Church shares what it means to truly belong to the family of God where love, commitment, and community shape us. Discover how God’s family may stretch us, but never hold us back, and how the eternal reward is greater than we imagined.

In this week’s message, Pastor Jun explores how worship goes beyond music and can be expressed through prayer, Scripture, church, and a surrendered life. Discover how God invites every nation, tribe, and tongue into one unified voice of praise.

What a memorable 5th Sunday at Eastside Church! Celebrating a child dedication and water baptisms was a powerful reminder of the new life we have in Jesus. From heartfelt worship to meaningful moments of fellowship, it was a joy to gather as a church family. God is moving in our community, and we’re expectant for what’s ahead. Join us next Sunday, we’d love to see you there!

Pastor Amanda Applebee from New Life Church continues our series “The Christianity I Didn’t Expect” with a message on suffering, faith, and God’s purpose in our pain. Discover how God is at work even in hardship, and how we can endure by fixing our eyes on Jesus.

Many of us didn’t expect that following Jesus would include the call to make disciples. But disciple-making isn’t reserved for a select few; it is a calling for every believer. In this message, Pastor Trey explores what it means to be a spiritual parent, how Paul modeled relational discipleship, and how each of us can help build the church person by person and story by story.

What does it really mean to be ministers of reconciliation? Pastor Danielle explores how Jesus restores us to God and calls us to extend that same restoration to others. Join us as we look at both the vertical and horizontal dimensions of reconciliation, and what it means to live this out in a divided world.

Pastor Jun kicked off our new sermon series by exploring the necessity of understanding Jesus as both our King and friend, so that we may live with Him daily in obedience and trust.

Pastor Russ shares a gospel-centered reminder: we’re saved by grace, not works; God is at work in all things; and Jesus is our only hope. A timely word for anyone needing encouragement and clarity in their faith.

Join Pastor Danielle and a panel of Eastside women as they share how faith, motherhood, and community have shaped their walk with God and how we can grow together through authentic relationships.

In part one of our mini-series, Pastor Russ shares how Paul’s life reminds us that struggle is part of the journey, death is not the end, and the gospel is unstoppable. Gain fresh perspective on what truly matters.

In this message, Pastor Jun unpacks what it means to love beyond convenience, beyond comfort, and beyond limits. It’s the kind of love that sets us apart, a love that looks just like Jesus.

This Easter, Pastor Russ reminds us that resurrection isn’t just an event—it’s a person. Jesus meets us in our grief, calls us by name, and offers new life and identity in Him.

This Palm Sunday, Pastor Russ explores the significance of Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, and what it reveals about the kind of King He is, the peace He brings, and the call to follow Him with humility and awe.

Pastor Russ explores how our relationship with money can impact our faith, character, and freedom. Learn why generosity matters and how following Jesus’ example of full sacrifice leads to true freedom and lasting transformation.

What an incredible 5th Sunday at Eastside Church! We celebrated life-changing moments through water baptisms, worship, and time together as a church family. It’s amazing to see how God is moving in our community! Join us next Sunday at 10am, we’d love to see you there!

Pastor Russ explores how encountering Jesus changes everything from the inside out. What are we truly rejecting when we doubt? How does faith belong in our daily lives? And what do we do with the tension between indignation and compassion? Join us as we unpack these questions and discover how to live out our faith beyond the church walls.

In this message, Pastor Russ unpacks how Jesus moves through every step of our journey, meeting us where we are, breaking chains, and uniting His people.

Pastor Danielle shares how our calling to serve goes beyond Sundays. Jesus came to serve, and when we grasp God’s mercy, it changes how we live. Learn more about how true worship is not just what we do but who we become, fully surrendered to Him.

In this sermon, Pastor Russ explores how true worship starts in our hearts by recognizing who Jesus is, perceiving His glory, and responding to Him in our daily lives.

Join Pastor Russ as he explores why Christian friendships are essential, found in community, and built through shared faith, resources, and unity. Discover how the Church is designed for deep, lasting relationships that reflect God’s love.

Jesus performed the same miracle twice, yet the disciples still worried about having no bread. Pastor Trey explores what these moments reveal about trust, provision, and who Jesus truly is.

This week, Pastor Russ shares how turning to Jesus brings true joy. Learn how taking a step toward the Father, embracing relationship over rules, and inviting others in leads to lasting joy.