Westside Church Podcast

We live in a culture that is very critical but we have a choice: Do we want to stick with the status quo or buck the trend? Your answer will have a profound impact on how you experience life!

Jesus' teachings can sometimes be so outrageous. And maybe that's the point. What are we supposed to do with some of Jesus' most difficult commands?

From the series, "ESCAPE" - Part 4. Pain makes us selfish. It forces us to think about ourselves and our needs. Honestly, we want others to help us out. Mercy helps us to see, that we’re not the only ones in pain and everyone needs some compassion.

Some of the tough questions from the book of Jonah urge us to ask some good questions about the Bible and the resurrection. Such as, can we trust the Bible? Did the resurrection really happen?

Some of the tough questions from the book of Jonah urge us to ask some good questions about the Bible and the resurrection. Such as, can we trust the Bible? Did the resurrection really happen?

From the series, "ESCAPE" - Part 3. We can use unhealthy escape mechanisms to try to avoid reality, but the reverse is also true. Sometimes we are living in unhealthy patterns that should be escaped as we pursue a better way to live!

The message of Jonah is a great one, but it creates tension with some other parts of the Bible. It brings up some big questions about God's love and justice.

Jonah is an amazing story, but it raises a ton of tough questions. Let's discuss them and then try to discover what the message(s) of the book really are!

From the series, "ESCAPE" - Part 2. We all have times when we feel like we need to run away and escape, but what happens when you can't run anymore?

The prayer of examen helps us to become more aware of where God is working in and around us. Taking a few moments every day could change how you see everything!

Lent starts this week. Are you going to give something up? That's a good start, but don't forget to lift someone up as well!

From the series, "ESCAPE" - Part 1. Life always has its stresses, but this past year has added so much chaos to our lives. Perhaps you’ve had moments when you just wanted to escape it all. Most of us have, but I believe that God wants to help us lead a life that we don’t want to leave!

Your openness to receive a new perspective could change everything about how you approach your life, relationships, and the world. But that kind of change is scary. Do you want to see?

Do you ever head out for the day and forget something that you need, like your keys or your phone? That can be so frustrating. Make sure you don't forget the most important thing today!

From the series, "Is Anyone Listening?" - Part 5. God speaks to us, but how can we know what He is saying? In this message we unpack 4 key ways to help us discern the voice of God speaking to us. Plus, at the end we hear a special message from Food4Kids Hamilton, Executive Director, Cathy Haan.

Your spirit and your body are inseparable. It's easy to forget that and think that we have spiritual activities and physical ones, but don't connect the two. Let's put them together and seek a holistic approach to prayer.

There are so many voices that influence how we think. What are the loudest voices in your life and what do they say? Now imagine what life could be like if God's voice was the most influential one.

From the series, "Is Anyone Listening?" - Part 4. It’s one thing to ask if God is listening to us when we pray. It’s another thing to ask ourselves whether we’re listening to Him. I think God wants to speak to us, so we need to learn how to tune in and hear His voice! Plus, we celebrate communion together towards the end.

You have everything that you need to be content. Start enjoying the present, right now.

Who are the most influential voices in your life? It's such an important question because you are becoming the people you surround yourself with!

From the series, "Is Anyone Listening?" - Part 3. Do you want to have a deeper and more meaningful time of prayer? Use this message and resource to build a framework for prayer that will transform you in the presence of God ( Download Prayer Framework Resource ).

What if we find the things that are most important come through interruptions? It could be that God wants to shift our focus and show us something we wouldn't see otherwise.

A dose of encouragement and confidence during a cold and dark season.

From the series, "Is Anyone Listening?" - Part 2. Have you ever felt like your prayers were boring or stale? Have you struggled to know if you’re saying the right things? Do you wish you knew a better way to pray? We can help!

Our habits have incredible power to change us, for better or worse. Are you headed towards a more healthy version of yourself?