Southside Church Podcast

We reflect on the blessing found in the chaos of the Christmas story. When we think of heaven and holiness, we often imagine light and perfection. Yet the Christmas story is marked by disruption and chaos. In it, Jesus meets us in our messy, unmanageable places too. Support the show

We explore how to live out God’s love and how the Father shows us what love truly is, so we can recognize what love looks like. Support the show

Even though we go through trying times, the joy of the Lord remains our strength.  We are reminded that joy isn’t an emotional feeling, it’s a faithful response. Support the show

At the start of this advent season, we are reminded to cling to hope... “'Hope' is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all." Emily Dickinson Support the show

We are invited to reflect on the year we had and invite God into our experiences, asking Him to bring closure to our journeys in 2025. Support the show

In Week 4 of the God's Song series, as we look at the final chapter of the book of Philippians, we are challenged to reflect on how our lives should reflect our belonging to Christ and to one another. Support the show

In the third week of the series God’s Song , we are invited to consider how our own stories may be expressions of Christ’s story—and to reflect on where we might need to shift our confidence off ourselves and onto Christ. Let our trust rest not in how well we perform Christian duties, but in how good God is in saving us. Support the show

In week two of the God’s Song series, we explore what it means to develop a heart of faithfulness in following Christ, rather than striving to produce fruit through mere behavior modification. Support the show

In the first week of the series God’s Song in Our Story , we begin a study of the Book of Philippians, where we are encouraged to reflect on how our perspective might need to change in light of our circumstances and to consider the opportunities we have to worship God sacrificially through serving others. Support the show

As we conclude the Unseen Idols series, we take time to reflect on how the constant desire for others’ approval can quietly steal our affection from Christ, who alone should remain at the centre of our lives. Support the show

In week two of our series, Masters of the Heart , we hear a testimony about the journey with money and explore biblical perspectives on wealth and stewardship as we continue to follow Jesus. Support the show

Life is full of challenges, hardships, and what can sometimes feel like a constant stream of bad news. But what if every “bad news” moment were actually an invitation from God? In this message, we explore five difficult truths about life—that it’s hard, that we’ll face death, that we’re not in control, and more—and uncover the good news hidden within each one. God invites us to live from victory,...

In the first week of our new series, Unseen Idols , we reflect on how idols are not merely statues but inward allegiances of the heart. This week, we explore the idol of convenience. Support the show

In the second week of the series, Unseen Idols , we reflect on how idols are not merely statues but inward allegiances of the heart. This week, we explore the idol of consumerism. Support the show

In the first week of our new series, Unseen Idols , we reflect on how idols are not merely statues but inward allegiances of the heart. This week, we explore the idol of control. Support the show

In week 5 of the series, Peculiar People , we are reminded that God has a preferred design for our rhythms of work and rest. This design was damaged by the fall but restored by the work of Jesus. Support the show

Today we begin a new series titled Masters of the Heart , a journey that invites us to reflect on where our hearts are truly rooted. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus spoke about wealth and possessions more often than any other topic—except the Kingdom of God. Support the show

In week two of the series, Peculiar People , we reflect on how Mary’s life was uniquely personal - how she trusted God in her world and in her way, for her times. We are then invited to consider how we are called to trust God in our own lives and in our own unique circumstances. Support the show

We continue to explore the weird ways we are called to walk with Jesus while living in our world. Support the show

In week 4 of the series, Peculiar People , we reflect on the life of Paul and to consider what would change in our spiritual stride if we chose to walk with others the way Jesus did, driven by love over law. Support the show

As we start a new series, Peculiar People , one of the weird ways we are called to "walk with Jesus while living in our world" is by carefully considering how we position AI (Artificial Intelligence) in our lives. Support the show

In the first week of the new series, God-Based Belief , we explore the power of grounding our faith in who God is and the role of Holy Communion in our lives. Support the show

In week two of the series God-Based Belief , we explore how faith trusts, whereas expectation assumes Support the show

On Southside's birthday, we explore the redemptive pathways of pain and consider how suffering can be an invitation—like it was for Jacob—to wrestle with God in trust rather than reject Him. Support the show

In the week 6 of our series, Back to Basics , we reflect on the role that our inner voice plays in hearing God. Support the show