Westside Church Podcast

Whether it is often and intense or occasional and mild, we all have seasons of worry and/or anxiety. If we could just stop worrying we would, but it's not that easy. Thankfully there are steps that we can take to begin to learn how to release our anxieties.

From the series, "Full Power" - Part 3, with Rob Smith. Do you ever find yourself looking for an easy or quick solution to filling your spiritual battery? Sometimes we fall prey to plausible arguments, but the only true assurance of the riches and glory of God is within the secret, that Christ lives within us!

Is this the end? What can we learn from apocalyptic literature in the Bible about dealing with crises?

We can't stop crises from happening, but we can stop them from defining us.

From the series, "Full Power" - Part 2. Do you ever feel like things are falling apart and you just need to hold it together? It’s easy to feel stuck, discouraged, or exhausted in those times, so we need to learn how hope can lead us through to new beginnings!

Christians often talk about how God is always with us, but life can seem pretty ordinary a lot of the time. What if God really is all around us, and what if we could learn to sense His presence even more?

If God is God, then He is unquestionably strong. But what kind of strength does He want to give us?

From the series, "Full Power" - Part 1. If you’re feeling a little bit worn down, you’re not alone. We’re walking through a challenging time that can be physically, emotionally, and spiritually exhausting. Now is the time to draw on the powerful resources that God has given us!

God makes us children, children with an inheritance. Be careful not to miss the fact that you are already blessed immeasurably and have an incredible opportunity to be part of the mission of God to bless the world.

God is mysterious, there's always more for us to learn about who He is. One of our lifelong pursuits is to discover on new and deeper levels, just how good God is.

Today we have a special guest speaker, Charlie Mashinter. Charlie is the Executive Director at Be In Christ (BIC) Church of Canada, and we’re excited to hear more about what it means to be part of this denominational family. *At the end, Charlie refers to a video called the "Thanksgiving Chair" - this is available on YouTube to watch.

Happy Thanksgiving! However you plan to celebrate, make it a great one!

There are so many great things about Thanksgiving. As you celebrate this week, don't miss out on a beautiful opportunity for joy.

From the series, "Triggered" - Part 4. What do you need right now? One of the reasons we are so easily triggered is that we have deep needs that long to be met. *At the 36min mark we share a recent baptism - see our video on YouTube to watch.

Have you had days where you're simply frustrated, depressed, or discouraged? Lately, we all have. Here are some practical tips for keeping a positive outlook.

Many of us are constantly distracted. There are so many things that grab our attention, and the danger is that we might miss the spectacular power of the present.

From the series, "Triggered" - Part 3. It’s easy to become opinionated and even to start thinking that being right is everything. Jesus doesn’t let us get away with that. He pushes us to think about something that’s even more powerful!

Where are your small everyday decisions taking you? Our lives take shape 1 decision at a time - so pay attention to where you're headed.

What throws you off your game? Family trouble, work stress, relationship problems? Today, we look at a path to finding strength in the midst of shaky circumstances.

From the series, "Triggered" - Part 2. It's easy to withdraw support for people that we think have made mistakes, but love requires more from us! Love requires that we extend compassionate support even when it's difficult to do so.

Church doesn't look like it used to, but the Church will always continue to move forward! Make sure you don't miss a powerful opportunity to gather this fall!

Sometimes life can seem hopeless. We may doubt that we can fix our own problems or get our lives back on track. If you've hit a hopeless time, know this: that's exactly when God really goes to work.

From the series, "Triggered" - Part 1. What triggers you? Have you ever wondered why certain things seem to offend you so easily? It happens to all of us, but there’s a major key that we can focus on to help us live a life beyond offence.

Are you sick of feeling like you're out of control? There are things that are beyond our ability to regulate, but there are also a lot of areas of our life that we can make an intentional difference. People with good routines, routinely get good results.

It's easy to become critical. If you're looking for something to complain about, there's always plenty to find. But compassion changes everything.