Westlight Podcast

Does the Bible teach us that women are meant to be subservient to men?

Are humans more akin to wild animals or spiritual beings? And why was the serpent so bent on causing the humans to fail?

What are the implications of the fact that all of humanity is made in the image of God?

Not understanding the beginning of the Bible will cause us to ask the wrong questions. What is Genesis 1 trying to communicate to us? *Due to technical difficulties, this sermon does not have a live video feed.

Should the Church judge others? Paul seems to think we should in some circumstances!

What comes to mind when we hear the question, "How will God judge us?" It all depends on who the judge is.

When we judge ourselves, we selectively choose the narrative we live in, which can be harmful.

Does Jesus say that we shouldn't judge others? The big question Jesus asks is, "Why are you looking for something that you'd normally wouldn't see?"

The Sunday after Easter is commonly called Quasimodo Sunday, which celebrates Thomas' encounter with Jesus in John 20:24-29.

What is the good news of Easter? Why was Jesus' resurrection such a big deal?

By reading the details of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, we can see that Jesus chose love when it was easier to opt for power. (due to technical difficulties, we lost a few minutes of video and audio of this sermon).

Jesus, in an attempt to explain his mission, expositionally explained Numbers 21, which pointed out the ugliness of our sins.

Now that we know what John 3:16 means, let's put it into its literary context! John depicts Nicodemus as a high-ranking official with little grasp of what God wants. [John 3:1-9]

Eternal Life is not a place we go after we die, but an age which we yearn for.

It's time to leave behind our simplistic understanding of the phrase, "Shall not perish..." This verse is not about God sending people to hell, but rather a holistic conclusion to an epic story of God's desire to gather His beloved creation to Himself!

There is no good translation for the greek word, pistis. What does biblical faith look like?

When Jesus said that everyone can have eternal life, what did He mean? If He meant EVERY kind, why do some Christians act as gatekeepers?

What does the Son of God mean? Did you know there are spiritual beings, nations, and people called the "Son of God"? This title had a deep theological implications.

Why does loving humanity have to come in the form of giving us His Son? Why couldn't God demonstrate His love in some other way?

What is "the world"? The world Jesus loves is the world and its inhabitants. James and John warn the church to hate the systems of the world that oppose God's movement, but how do we know what qualifies as "the world"?

What does God want to be famous for? According to his story, LOVE is the answer.

Why does it matter that we define God? Who is Elohim, and does He have a name?

Is Christmas for those who aren't feeling the Christmas Spirit? We are used to hearing about the holly jolly experiences of the holidays, but what if you aren't feeling it?

What does one need to do to start the journey towards Jesus? Is it a prayer? A ritual? A belief? A declaration?

A church that is Centered Set must define its center. Who is Jesus, and what were his values? Is there any evidence that Jesus was Centered Set?