The Midweek Podcast

Temptation usually shows up when we least expect it, and relying on willpower alone to fight it off never lasts very long. Asking God for deliverance means admitting we need the Holy Spirit's protection every day. In this Midweek episode, Michael Carter and Kevin Keslar wrap up our series on The Lord's Prayer with "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." As part of our weekly w...

Holding onto grudges feels like self-defense, but it usually weighs down our own spiritual lives. Grasping how much God has forgiven us is the only thing that gives us the freedom to let go of what others owe us. In this Midweek episode, Kevin Lotz and Diana Brown explore "And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." Aligning with our current weekly worship focus, this episode...

Most of us tend to bring our personal requests straight to God the moment we start praying. Shifting our focus to His glory first changes the way we ask Him for what we need each day. In this Midweek episode, Michael Carter and Diana Brown look at the petition "Give us this day our daily bread." Tracking with what we are studying in worship each week, this episode contains the teaching audio from...

It's easy to spend a lot of time overthinking God's will like it's a hidden mystery. Praying for His kingdom to come is about stepping into what He’s already made clear in Scripture. In this Midweek episode, Kevin and Kevin dig into "Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." As part of our weekly worship series, this episode features the audio from our weekly video study....

We use the word "holy" all the time in church, but it's hard to grasp what it looks like in everyday life. Setting God's name apart changes how we treat Him and how we treat the people around us. In this Midweek episode, Rachel and Kevin Lotz unpack the phrase "Hallowed be Your Name." Matching our weekly worship focus, this episode brings you the audio from our weekly video teaching. Open your Gro...

It’s easy to approach prayer like a chore, but Jesus opens the Lord’s Prayer by confronting that mindset. Calling God "Father" changes how we talk to Him. In this Midweek episode, Michael Carter and Rachel kick off our series on The Lord's Prayer by examining the phrase "Our Father." Tracking right along with what we're studying in worship each week, this episode features the teaching audio from o...

Do you ever feel like your security with God depends on your mood or how well you performed this week? How might you move from merely "hoping" you're saved to the unshakable certainty that you truly belong to Him? Pastors Elliot Ramos and Michael Carter finish up the 1 John series by looking at the closing verses of 1 John 5. They examine how to anchor your faith in the historical facts of the gos...

The Christian life is just that: life. There are highs and lows along the journey of following after Christ. Pastors Michael Trautman, Kevin Wilson, and Michael Carter explore the life of obedience after that first step of faith. The book of 1 John moves us from only information to a life marked by the "old ways" of spiritual discipline and true repentance. - Understand the vital difference betwee...

We are often flooded with content, leaving us thirsty for genuine connection. If our faith is just a collection of facts without a changed heart, we’ve missed the point. God calls us to a life of surrender. Pastors Kevin Wilson and Mark Watkins look at 1 John 4 to discuss the shift from just hearing the word to experiencing the Holy Spirit. They discuss why testing the truth always points back to...

Temptation is one of those facts of life every deals with, from children to adults. But we aren’t left to fight these battles alone; we have a God who calls us out of the shadows and into a life of intentional obedience. Pastor Kevin Wilson sits down with Westover Next Gen Interns Jensen and Reagan to explore 1 John 2:1-14 and the reality of fighting temptation in the modern world. They discuss ho...

It is common for Christians to experience bouts of doubt regarding the genuineness of their faith. Scripture teaches that true assurance isn't found in your own performance, but in the finished work of Christ and the internal witness of the Holy Spirit. Faith that lasts is faith that was real from the start. Pastors Kevin Wilson and Elliot Ramos examine 1 John 2 to explore what it means to possess...

Whether it involves potential rejection or the sacrifice of your own reputation, coming to Jesus means denying yourself, following him, and embracing a love that carries a personal cost. Real love is not cheap. Kevin Wilson and Michael Trautman discuss how genuine faith requires a life set apart from the world’s patterns, a theme found in 1 John. They examine the difference between mere legalism a...

Fellowship with God flows from honesty about who we are in the light of who He is. Kevin, Tracy Allred, and Michael Carter discuss the necessity of aligning our lives with God's revelation and the freedom found in the cleansing blood of Jesus described in 1 John 1:1-10. - Walking in the light means choosing Jesus in every arena of life, in which He calls us to faith and obedience. - Confession ser...

Ever feel like your faith is on shaky ground? The Apostle John’s first letter serves as a rock-solid anchor for the heart, quieting doubts and fueling a life of confidence in Christ. In this MidWeek episode, Pastor Kevin Wilson sets the stage for the summer series, "Know and Known". He explores the historical background, eyewitness authorship, and vital theological guardrails John established to h...

In this MidWeek episode, Michael Carter sits down with Diana Brown, Kevin Wilson, and Kevin Kessler to expand on what it means to see your home as a missional launchpad in your interactions throughout each day. They discuss simple ways to prepare, such as writing out your testimony, the power of asking questions rather than "closing a deal," and how hospitality—even in the midst of "the good messy...

In this MidWeek episode, Diane Gray sits down with Emily Lee and Mindy Dooley to explore the heart of radical hospitality. They discuss reframing hospitality as the art of creating a sense of belonging and welcoming others just as Christ has welcomed us; why hospitality is a high form of discipleship that requires dying to self, the importance of letting go of the pressure of perfection to embrace...

Ever wonder what happens at FUSE@Nite? We join a live session at FUSE to explore the endurance and discipline required to run the Christian race. With the stirring imagery of Hebrews 12:1-2 as a guide, the lesson reframes our spiritual walk not as a sprint, but as a marathon that demands both spiritual fitness and perseverance. Pastor Tony discusses the necessity of laying aside every weight and s...

In this MidWeek, Michael Carter, Elliot Ramos and Diana Grey swap war stories about making the home a place for worship and prayer. Christians must move beyond the pressure of social media perfection and embrace the beautiful chaos and silliness of daily family life. They discuss the importance of capturing ordinary moments, from car rides to the dinner table, to make engaging with God’s Word the...

In this MidWeek episode, Michael Carter sits down with Tony San Nicholas to talk ideas for how to make the home a primary place for intentional study. This conversation highlights the link between knowing God and loving Him. They discuss the necessity of integrating faith into ordinary rhythms rather than compartmentalizing it, the role of biblical stories in capturing the imagination, and a pract...

In this episode, Michael Carter talks with Ayana, Tony, and Diana to explore the heart of the "Gathered at Home" series at Westover Church. Using Deuteronomy 6 as a guide, the conversation sees the home as the primary setting where God’s Word is learned, practiced, and lived out daily. Discipleship is a dynamic journey rather than just a curriculum, and every believer, at every stage of life, is c...

In this MidWeek episode, Kevin Wilson and Michael Carter conclude their series with Dr. Scott Kellum about the practical and exegetical depth of the Trinity. Their conversation explores the deity of Christ in John and Philippians, highlighting how Jesus is the Son of God by essence rather than adoption. They cover the importance of embracing the mystery of an infinite God, the significance of the...

In this MidWeek episode, Kevin Wilson and Michael Carter continue their conversation with Dr. Scott Kellum in a series exploring the essential truth of God as Trinity. In this section, they approach the Trinity as an exegetical endeavor rather than a philosophical debate. They discuss why this doctrine is a vital guardrail against idolatry, the impact of early church heresies like Arianism, and ho...

In this MidWeek episode, Kevin Wilson and Michael Carter sit down with Dr. Scott Kellum to explore the essential truth of God as Trinity. The Scripture defines God as one in essence but three in persons, and they discuss why this doctrine is vital for avoiding idolatry, the impact of early church heresies, and how knowing God rightly sharpens our minds and enriches our affection for Him. This is p...

In this episode, Pastor Kevin joins Michael Trautman and Rebecca Pittard to discuss how discipleship and missions intersect to fulfill the Great Commission. Using the command to "go and make disciples" as their foundation, they discuss how mobilization is not just a checkbox but a natural outflow of a life shaped by Scripture; the need to break down the walls between our spiritual lives at home, w...

In this MidWeek episode, Pastors Michael Carter and Michael Trautman discuss the significance and experiences of Passion Week. They discuss the weight of Jesus' lordship through the lens of "crown him or kill him," urging believers to "hang on his words" and make room for Christ in their daily rhythms. BONUS ... Carter and Trautman work through a HEAR journal entry on Luke 19 live, no prep.