Evergreen Church Podcast

In a world where Christian leaders seem to fall from grace with alarming regularity, what does Galatians 2 teach us about leadership, integrity, and staying true to the gospel? In this message, we examine one of the most intense confrontations in the New Testament: Paul publicly rebuking Peter, not over scandal or heresy, but a subtle drift that threatened the very heart of the gospel. What Peter...

In Galatians 2, the Apostle Paul fights to ensure that the gospel isn’t lost, distorted, or withheld. This message explores how the good news of Jesus isn’t just for us—it’s meant to go through us, reaching those who haven’t yet heard. Just like a package that never reaches its destination, an undelivered gospel can’t change lives. Paul reminds us that we’re not just recipients of grace—we’re the...

In this episode, we dive into Galatians 1:11–24, where Paul recounts how the gospel he preaches didn’t come from man, but from a direct revelation of Jesus Christ. Once a fierce persecutor of the church, Paul became one of its greatest missionaries—proof that only God can transform a life so radically. The gospel isn’t just about Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection—it’s the invitation to a change...

In his letter to the Galatians, the Apostle Paul is confronting a crisis: the gospel of Jesus Christ was being replaced with something "new and improved." But any attempt to change the gospel only ruins it. We'll uncover the simple, unchangeable truth of the original gospel--centered on who Jesus is, what He's done, and how we receive Him. Don't fall for a counterfeit. Discover why the real gospel...

This summer, we're diving into the book of Galatians - a bold, urgent letter that calls us back to the heart of the gospel. In a world full of performance, pressure and confusion, the letter to the Galatians reminds us that Jesus invites us to live in the freedom of the Spirit, not legalism. Discover what true gospel transformation looks like.  Text: Galatians 1-6 You can find out more about Hill...

Conflict is inevitable—but how we respond reveals who we are becoming. Some of us attack head on, others avoid it altogether. But in Romans 12, Paul offers a third way: the way of Jesus. Instead of fighting fire with fire let’s fight with humility, empathy, and radical love. Whether you’ve burned bridges or buried hurt, this message offers a path forward—and shows us how to be peacemakers in a div...

You can’t follow Jesus alone. Not “shouldn’t”—can’t. He calls us into community—to draw near in faith, hold fast in hope, and stir one another up in love. Because of what Jesus has done, we have full access to God—and we’re meant to walk this out together. Join us as we dive into Hebrews 10:19-25 to better learn how we as the church can follow Jesus with everything.  You can find out more about Hi...

In this powerful message from our Better Together series, guest speaker Scott Lerwick, President of Boise Bible College, unpacks the theme of unity from Ephesians 4:1–7. Scott challenges us to live lives worthy of our calling by pursuing humility, gentleness, patience, and love. Unity isn’t just a goal—it’s a calling for every believer. Discover how the body of Christ is strengthened when we walk...

This week we start a new series Better Together. We will explore the heart of Christian community: love. Jesus commands us in John 13:34–35 to love one another as He has loved us — a love marked by service and sacrifice. In this message, we look at what it means to start with those closest to us, doing for one what we wish we could do for everyone. We learn the difference between carrying burdens...

In his final breath, Jesus says, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit," showing us what it means to fully trust God even in suffering. The cross was not the end, and the empty tomb proves it. Jesus is alive, and because of that, we can experience new life. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or choosing daily to follow Christ, this message will lead you to a place of deeper su...

This week as we continue our series on the Last Words of Jesus we ask, "What does Jesus mean as he cries out 'It is finished' while hanging on the cross?" And what does Jesus's work on the cross mean for us today. Join us as Pastor Nick helps us unpack this extremely important saying from Jesus. You can learn more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west 

Out of all of the words Jesus speaks from the cross, there's one that is both the most relatable and most confusing: "I Thirst." This week, our Youth Director Brennan Hinton helps explain the significance of Jesus' thirst from the cross. From physical thirst, to fulfilling Scriptures and inviting others into His Kingdom. Are You Thirsty?

Jesus is on the cross for 6 excruciating hours. And during that time, he utters the words, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" In this episode, Pastor Nick breaks down how Jesus is looking back to Psalm 22 from the cross, and how he is fulfilling the things David wrote about 1000 years earlier. We also learn how Jesus' sacrifice makes the way for our forgiveness.  You can find out more abo...

As we continue to look at the Last Words that Jesus spoke from the cross, we take time to examine the criminals in the crucifixion story. Jesus takes the place of Barabbas, a known Jewish insurrectionist and murderer. Jesus is also joined on the cross by 2 other criminals who each have 2 different responses to him: ridicule and repentance. One leads further into death, the other to Paradise. Which...

As we continue to examine the last words of Jesus on the cross, we turn to Jesus' relationship with his mother, Mary. Jesus' words to the Apostle John and Mary provoke a lot of questions about his own family. Pastor Nick and his wife Beth will both unpack Mary's perspective of seeing her son on the cross, and how Jesus' view of family extends far beyond his own flesh and blood. You can find out mo...

As we look toward Easter, we enter into a new series called "Last Words." This series will take us through Jesus' last words from the cross. In this episode, we hear Jesus say "Forgive them" to those who are executing him. As we hear Jesus, we also hear the call for us to forgive others in our lives as well.  You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

As we wrap up our series on the Bible, we look at how the Bible can transform us and our motivations. Will we be people like King Josiah who respond to God's Word with repentance and obedience, or will we be like his son King Jehoiakim who tore up the scroll in disobedience? 

How can a story be authoritative in our lives? Almost half of the entire Bible made up of narratives. As we examine the Bible this week, Pastor Nick Duffel walks us through how we can allow the stories of Scripture to speak to us.  You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

As we continue to look at the Bible's importance in our walk with God, we turn our attention to meditating on Scripture. Pastor Josh Branham lays out the importance of biblical meditation and walks us through the practice of Lectio Divina.  You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

This week we enter week 2 of our teaching series, Bring Out The Book, which is all about the Bible. In this message, Pastor Josh Branham explains how studying the Bible is important for allowing God to transform us.  You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

Join us for our new series, Bring Out The Book! We will be taking a look at the Bible and its influence on us as we seek to live the Christian life. In this episode, we examine the Bible and explore it as God's authoritative word. 

Join us in our final week of looking at the opening chapters of Genesis. This week, we take a look at the story of The Tower of Babel in Genesis 11. This message shows us the rebellion of humanity against God's command and how Jesus taught us what it looks like to obey God.  You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west 

This week we continue our series into the first chapters of Genesis. In this message, Pastor Nick Duffel will walk us through the narrative of the flood in Genesis 6-9, showing us what this story can teach us about the character of God.  You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

Join us as Campus Pastor Nick Duffel leads us through our next message in our Genesis series. In Genesis 3, God provides us with the origin of evil in our world through the story of Adam & Eve. However, even in this tragic story, God shows us a glimmer of the hope of Jesus that will come to defeat sin and death once and for all.  You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/...

Happy New Year Hill City West! As a church, we are starting the new year with the start of the scriptures, the book of Genesis. During this series, we will be taking a look at the first 11 chapters of Genesis, starting with Creation. In this message, Pastor Nick takes us through the first 2 chapters of Genesis, showing what the account of creation shows us about who God is and the role he plays in...