Westside Church Podcast

From the series, "Connected: Thriving in a Digital World" – a 4 week teaching series. Part 3 – AI, Connection, & the Art of Being Human with Mark Wall & Leona Banfield. What does faith look like in our age of Artificial Intelligence? Sunday’s conversation explores what AI is (and isn’t), how it’s shaping our lives, and why it matters for followers of Jesus. Let’s learn how to eng...

From the series, "Connected: Thriving in a Digital World" – a 4 week teaching series. Part 2 – Media: Navigating Everything with Brett Ullman. The average person spends 7 hours a day on screens, with kids spending 2–3 hours on social media. Many issues like anxiety, depression, cyberbullying, sexting, misinformation, and isolation are tied to media use. Kids need help navigating it safel...

From the series, "Connected: Thriving in a Digital World" – a new 4-week teaching series. In a world full of screens, notifications, and constant connection, it can feel impossible to keep up without losing yourself. This series explores how to use technology in ways that actually enhance your life, relationships, and well-being. Together, we’ll discover practical strategies and timeless...

Happy New Year Westside Church family! Join Steve and Ruth Cox for a short encouraging message as we begin 2026.

Christmas Eve message with Dave Stimers. Christmas can be like a magnifying glass for whatever we are experiencing in life. That’s true for the good parts of life as well as the difficult aspects. But, the story of Christmas helps us to put everything in perspective as this small baby points us to a big God!

From the series, "The Cast of Christmas" with Dave Stimers. Part 4: The Magi. The Magi bring Jesus gifts because they recognize who he really is. This Christmas, as we refocus on Jesus, we have the opportunity to think about what kind of gift we might bring him.

From the series, "The Cast of Christmas" with Kerala Wall. Part 3: Mary. The Christmas story invites us to see how God works in unexpected ways through unexpected people. Together we'll reflect on what Mary’s example teaches us about God’s love.

From the series, "The Cast of Christmas" with Dave Stimers. Part 2: Angels and Shepherds. Christmas is a great celebration of a wonderful event that changed history, although not everyone in the Christmas story was happy about it. So, who is Christmas good news for? The angels and the shepherds help us discover the answer to that question!

From the series, "The Cast of Christmas" – a new 4 week Christmas series. Christmas isn’t just about a manger, it’s about the people who gathered around it and how they point us to Jesus, God with us. Join us for "The Cast of Christmas", a 4-week journey into the surprising men and women whose simple obedience opened the door for God’s greatest gift in our lives. Find out how t...

From the series, "For the Good of the City" with Dave Stimers. Part 2: Making Space. This week we look at what it means to make space so people can meet Jesus and experience His transforming power. In a story from the gospel of Mark, four friends overcame every barrier to bring someone they loved to Jesus. This reminds us that creating space for others is an act of faith. We also share m...

From the series, "For the Good of the City" – a 2 week series with Dave Stimers. We’re launching our new series, For the Good of the City by exploring Jesus’ declaration that His people are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. When our identity and our actions align, our good deeds reflect God’s character, rebuild what’s broken, and reveal the Father to our city. Part 1: Sal...

From the series, "Fear Not" with Dave Stimers. Part 4: I Have Overcome The World. The world can be a scary place. There are a lot of very real problems that we encounter every day. But Jesus didn’t leave us without hope. In his teaching, he showed his disciples how to stand firm and courageous when fear surrounds them. As we finish our "Fear Not" series, we’ll see how his words...

From the series, "Fear Not" with Dave Stimers. Part 3: God Provides. One of our greatest fears is that we won’t have enough. Resources can often seem scarce, which fuels our worries and anxieties. However, Jesus offers us a way of seeing everything from a different angle.

From the series, "Fear Not" with Dave Stimers. Part 2: The Lord Will Fight For You. One of our responses to fear is to freeze. Our fear has a way of distorting our perspective so that we can't see the way forward, but often the next step we need to take is a step of faith.

From the series, "Fear Not" – a 4 week series with Dave Stimers. Fear is a powerful and universal experience. It’s not always bad, but when it takes over, fear exaggerates threats, steals our attention, and takes away hope. We can’t live in fear. The good news is that we have plenty of reasons to fear not! Part 1: I Am With You. One of the most common commands in scripture is to not be a...

A special Thanksgiving stand alone message with Dave Stimers - Beholding Not Scrolling. Thanksgiving, in a materialistic culture, is an act of resistance. Gratitude rewires our desires and helps us live in the satisfaction that we are all striving for. Good religion helps us move in that direction!

A special stand alone message with guest speaker, Dr. Cyril Guérette - A Quiet Life. In a world chasing fame and recognition, God calls us to a different way — to live quietly, work faithfully, and walk with integrity. As Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, let's discover together how a simple, steady life can make a powerful impact for Jesus.

From the series, "Empowered: A series on Spiritual Gifts" with Dave Stimers & Steve Cox. Part 4: Power. In the scriptures, we see people use powerful and miraculous gifts. But what about today? Does God still give these gifts to the church, and if so, what might that look like for us? As we close out this series, we’ll take a closer look at what the Bible teaches and how we can faith...

From the series, "Empowered: A series on Spiritual Gifts" with Dave Stimers. Part 3: Purpose. The spiritual gifts are given to the Church because the Church has work to do! God makes sure we have everything we need to do what He wants us to do. Now it’s our job to activate those gifts to live out our calling and together we can be a healthy, growing body of Christ.

From the series, "Empowered: A series on Spiritual Gifts" with Dave Stimers. Part 2: All For Love. The Spiritual Gifts are such a necessary blessing for the Church. As we prioritize our dependence on these gifts, we need to come face to face with the greatest threat to stealing the power that God wants to give His people.

From the series, "Empowered: A 4-week series on Spiritual Gifts" with Dave Stimers. As a church, we believe that God has called us to work for the good of our city. While that may feel like a daunting task, He has already equipped us with everything we need to do it! Part 1: You Have A Gift. Life can feel overwhelming—whether you’re starting new routines, navigating challenges, or wonder...

A special stand alone message with Zac Boot - Quiet in the Land. God isn’t just inviting us to know about Him—He’s inviting us to know Him deeply and personally. This message explores what it means to be ‘quiet in the land’—living with peace, intimacy, and presence in our busy world—and how a simple rhythm of closeness with God can transform our lives and the people around us.

A special stand alone message with guest speaker, Paul Kiss - From Panic to Peace. Life is filled with those times when things fall apart and there’s nothing you can do. It can cause you to panic. The Psalms are a gift that teach us how to move from panic to peace, through prayer.

From the series, "The Weight of Words" with Dave Stimers. Part 3: The Right Word at the Right Time. As we conclude this series, we'll discuss a principle that is guaranteed to have a profoundly positive impact on our relationships and the people around us.

From the series, "The Weight of Words" with Dave Stimers. Part 2: Words That Give/Words That Take. Why is gossip so tempting—even when we know it’s wrong? This message explores how gossip lures us in but ends up stealing from others what only God can truly give.