West Ridge with John Goebbel

Does living in harmony with one another produce a better outcome than doing things "your own way"? In "Remaining Unified" Pastor Chris Mays from New Life Fellowship, provides many examples where "we" is more powerful than "me".  Support the show

When difficulties surround us, what is different about how Christians respond? Pastor Brian Henry reminds us that, as Jesus said "you are the light of the world". Light shines even brighter in darkness.  Support the show

Why do some say "church isn't relevant to them"? in "The Turning of Our Hearts", Pastor John Nuzzo from Victory Family Church shares that while God and God's Word are always the same, the method of presenting both doesn't necessarily have to be "the way we've always done it".  Support the show

Do successes or failures you've experienced define who you are in God's eyes? In "Principle of Prospering and Succeeding" Pastor John recounts what the Bible says, including the story of Joseph and how the multiple "failures" or trials he experienced, only served to prepare him for something so much greater. Support the show

How does God test us? In "Test?" Pastor Bryan shows that a testing or challenge is an opportunity to rise to the challenge and follow God's path. As it says in Malachi 3:7 "... Return to Me, and I will return to you, says the Lord..."  Support the show

What does it mean when the Bible says "we have robbed God"? How could we do that? In "The Principle of First" Pastor John reminds us that God only asks us to do what is best for us. We should do it!  Support the show

Do you want to be successful and prosper? In "Meditate Then Do" Pastor John explains that when we go our own ways and ignore God's rules for our lives, we essentially fall into the hand of the the enemy of God.  Support the show

Are we able to resist all of what the enemy throws at us? In "The Armor of God" Pastor John reviews Ephesians 6 where the Apostle Paul assures us that if we "put on all of God’s armor" we "will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil." (New Living Translation)  Support the show

What does it mean when the Apostle Paul says "be careful how you live"? In "A Believer's Call - Part 2", Pastor John outlines chapter 5 of the book of Ephesians and shows us that, like parents teaching children, God gives us limits because he wants what is best for us.  Support the show

Has God equipped and empowered you? In "The Believer's Call" Pastor John continues the exploration of the book of Ephesians to answer this and other questions regarding how a believer can tap into a strength they didn't know they had to act in ways they didn't know they could.  Support the show

 What is the mystery that the apostle Paul mentions several times in his book to the Ephesians? In "The Mystery", Pastor John shows the somewhat surprising answer is that one aspect is that the "wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places." Very interesting.  Support the show

What do you think of the statement that God decided, even before you were born, to make you with special talents and abilities to do specific good works? In "His Workmanship, Citizens, and Members" Pastor John shows how God had specific intention and purpose for your life.  Support the show

Have you ever said "God can't use me".  In "Christ and His Holy People" Pastor John reminds us that we are called Holy and can receive abilities and knowledge to do what he calls you to do or as Ephesians 1:18 says "the confident hope he has given to those he called". Support the show

Would you call yourself a saint, in the biblical sense? In "Prove me wrong", Pastor John shows that the word saint (Greek ἁγίοις or hagiois), was used to describe a follower of Christ in Ephesians 1:1. Do you follow Christ?  Support the show

How did the early Christian church attract so many followers? In "The Church Begins" Pastor John outlines 10 attributes of the early church that are still just as relevant and important for today's church to follow.  Support the show

Do you believe you could have full access to God today? In "The Unveiling Begins", Pastor John shows that even the disciples didn't recognize Jesus at certain times. Are you hearing but not recognizing Jesus when he speaks to you?  Support the show

What was the significance of people laying their clothing in front of Jesus as he entered Jerusalem on a donkey? In "Jesus & Us" Pastor John recounts the history and significance of that action and the meaning behind the shouts of "Hosanna in the highest".  Support the show

What are you waiting for if you are not living in God's love? In "Being Set Apart for God" Pastor Manny shows how God yearns for you to come to him, to be with you; how he wants what is best for you.  Support the show

Why do we automatically say certain things? In "If You Are Wise" Pastor John talks about how we can say things like "that is just me" or "I have no filter". Do you really have no ability to control what you say?  Support the show

Do you respond with compassion to someone struggling? In "Sunergeo" Pastor John reminds us that all of us are immensely valued by God and that what we see as unpleasant aspects of another only means we don't know the complete story.  Support the show

How do you define your value? In "Exposing our Thoughts and Intentions" Pastor John shows the definition that the "world" applies to you is not how God defines your value.  Support the show

How might you have acted if Jesus was your brother growing up? In "Consider It" Pastor John discusses the story of James, the leader of the Jerusalem Christian church, and Jesus's half-brother, and how even James -- Jesus' own family, didn't believe Him at first.  Support the show

What are some moments in your life that define you? In "Trusting the Word of God" Pastor John describes six trust nuggets that show we are all part of a journey, but the focus is not on us.  Support the show

Can we really ever expect our friends and family to never disappoint or hurt us? In "Healthy Confrontation - Part 2" Pastor John shows that even Jesus' closest friends, His disciples, did many things to disappoint Him. But Jesus dealt with that with grace.  Support the show

Do you want people to like you? In "Healthy Confrontation" Pastor John says, while being kind, considerate, helpful and other similar attributes are very important, so to is speaking the truth (with grace), but it may not be received with thanks.  Support the show