Westside Church Podcast

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.

Today we have a guest speaker and a special message from Rob Smith. Does time that didn’t go as planned mean wasted time? There is an opportunity for grace, restoration, and a good-news lifestyle in every moment!

What season of life are you in? Whether we like it or not, we all go through ups and downs. Here are 3 questions that will help you make the most of whatever phase you find yourself in.

Wherever you are and whatever you are doing - you are right where you are meant to be. God has a world of infinite possibilities for you.

From the series, "Why Did Jesus Die?" - Part 3. Jesus' life and death are a disruption to the social, political, and religious order that many are used to. But through all the disorder, his resurrection is an invitation to reorder our entire lives around the life of God!

Listen to this powerful prayer and gain strength in the presence of God all around you - whatever you're facing today.

There are a lot of voices that stir up worry and anxiety in us. Today, listen to one that brings real calm and peace.

From the series, "Why Did Jesus Die?" - Part 2. Jesus’ death subverts the dangerous and destructive ideologies of politics and religion.

There's plenty to worry about in our ever-changing world. Building strong spiritual and emotional habits can help us to manage and learn from our anxieties. In this episode, we dive into a really helpful Psalm, with a little help from a great teacher, Dallas Willard.

Based on a conversation about John Ortberg's book, Soul Keeping, this is a powerful reminder that the most important thing in our lives, is who we are becoming.

From the series, "Why Did Jesus Die?" - Part 1. Jesus invites us to participate in the pattern of the spiritual life and to enjoy a seat at the family table.

Spiritually speaking, Jesus lets us take off our masks and enjoy intimacy with God. Physically speaking, we still need to wear masks in public!

Shame, fear, and vulnerability are so uncomfortable that we tend to run away or ignore any of these experiences or feelings. Jesus shows us that his message of love is much more powerful than those that try to bring us shame.

From the series, "Beyond Your Current Mind" - Part 16. Following Jesus takes us in a different direction than most of us are comfortable with. He calls us to take up our cross and follow him. Needless to say, this is counterintuitive. Why would being willing to die on a cross make any sense? Because love is stronger than death.

The whole world is infused with the presence of God and is available to us... if we're ready to pay attention.