Westside Podcast

Send us Fan Mail When life feels loud, overwhelming, and distracting, where do you turn? In today’s Midweek Motivation, we look at the contrast between Saul and David to discover how refocusing on God brings peace, clarity, and direction. David, known as a man after God’s own heart, shows us what it looks like to quiet the noise of anxiety, comparison, and distraction by trusting God’s sovereignty...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Westside! Engage in the chat and Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resources Join us as Steve Barker brings us a message about Pure Hearts. #king #blessings #pureheart #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2026sermon #churchonline #stevebarker Westside is a place made up of re...

Send us Fan Mail What we crave shapes who we become. In this episode of the Midweek Motivation Podcast, Jess and Caleb explore a question many Christians wrestle with but rarely say out loud: Is ambition a sin? Where’s the line between healthy, God-given drive and cravings that slowly pull our hearts off course? This conversation builds on the idea that our hearts are always hungry for something—a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Westside! Engage in the chat and Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resources Join us as Steve Barker brings us a message about Hungry Hearts. #king #blessings #hungryheart #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2026sermon #churchonline #stevebarker Westside is a place made up o...

Send us Fan Mail Division is everywhere—politics, social media, opinions, and constant noise competing for our attention. And if we’re not careful, that division doesn’t just stay “out there”… it finds its way into our marriages. In this January 2026 episode of Marriage Monthly, we talk honestly about how couples can stay united in a divided world. We explore why so many marriages are being discip...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like the harder you try to stay in control, the more anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed you become? In this week’s Midweek Motivation, Jess uses the picture of roller coasters and the truth of Philippians 2 to explore our deep desire for control—where it comes from, why it’s so human, and how it can quietly move us away from peace. From the very beginning of Script...

Send us Fan Mail Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resources Join us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about The Kind of Heart God Blesses. #king #blessings #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2026sermon #churchonline #gabekolstad Westside is a place made up of real people from all walks of life. We...

Send us Fan Mail Grief doesn’t come with a schedule. It doesn’t wrap up neatly after a few months. And it doesn’t disappear just because the world thinks it should. In this deeply honest conversation, Gabe sits down with Stephanie Tripp and Lauren Bumbarger to talk about grief, loss, and what healing really looks like when life has been turned upside down. From sudden loss to long-term sorrow, ang...

Send us Fan Mail Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resources Join us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about What to Do With a Broken Heart. #king #cultivating #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2026sermon #churchonline #gabekolstad Westside is a place made up of real people from all walks of life....

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s Midweek Motivation, Jess sits down with Bart Hafeman, Weekend Experience Director and worship leader at Westside Community Church, for an honest conversation about surrender, identity, and what happens when we loosen our grip on control. Bart shares his journey from becoming a Christian at 16, to decades of success leading the band Hit Machine, through a long spirit...

Send us Fan Mail Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resources Join us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about Cultivating Your Heart. #king #cultivating #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2026sermon #churchonline #gabekolstad Westside is a place made up of real people from all walks of life. We are a...

Send us Fan Mail As we step into a new year, many people are carrying uncertainty, unanswered questions, and heavy situations they didn’t plan for. In this week’s Midweek Motivation , Jess sits down with Rachel for a deeply honest conversation about hope —what it really is, how God meets us in hard moments, and how to recognize His presence when life feels overwhelming. This episode explores what...

Send us Fan Mail New Year’s resolutions promise change, but for most of us, they fade fast. In this episode of Midweek Motivation, Jess shares a faith-centered alternative she’s practiced for nearly a decade: choosing a Word of the Year . Instead of striving harder or piling on goals, this episode invites you to slow down, reflect, and step into the year ahead holding God’s hand. Jess walks throug...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our Christmas Eve service at Westside! Engage in the chat and Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resources Merry Christmas Eve! Join us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about Hope for Everyone. #hope #christmas #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2025sermon #churchonline #...

Send us Fan Mail Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resources Join us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about When Hope Starts to Build. #hope #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2025sermon #churchonline #gabekolstad Westside is a place made up of real people from all walks of life. We are a “come as...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you are the one who needs to change in your marriage? In part two of this Marriage Monthly mini-series, we shift the conversation to the spouse who knows something needs to change—and isn’t sure where to start. This episode offers encouragement, clarity, and practical next steps rooted in biblical truth, personal responsibility, and hope for the future. Marriage...

Send us Fan Mail Does it feel like you’re waiting… and waiting… for your spouse to make a change? Maybe it’s a job decision, a health issue, an addiction, or something you’ve talked about a hundred times. This month’s episode is all about your side of that frustration—what to do, how to stay grounded, and how to walk through this season with faith, patience, and strength. In Part 1, we speak direc...

Send us Fan Mail The holidays can be full of joy, but they can also magnify grief, loss, stress, and exhaustion. In this episode of Midweek Motivation, Jess sits down with psychologist and coach Nancy Castile to talk honestly about finding light in the darkness, especially during the Christmas season. Together, they explore why darkness feels so heavy this time of year, how our minds naturally dri...

Send us Fan Mail Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resources Join us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about Light in the Darkness. #hope #christmas #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2025sermon #churchonline #gabekolstad Westside is a place made up of real people from all walks of life. We are a “c...

Send us Fan Mail There are seasons when life feels backwards, confusing and stuck. In this conversation, Jess talks with her friend Shameka about what it looks like to find real hope while you wait, trust God when nothing makes sense and discover that He has been writing a better story all along. Discover: How God led Shameka through a season of confusion, transition and financial struggle What it...

Send us Fan Mail Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resources Join us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about How to Have More Hope. #hope #christmas #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2025sermon #churchonline #gabekolstad Westside is a place made up of real people from all walks of life. We are a “c...

Send us Fan Mail How do you hold onto real hope when life feels loud, chaotic, and full of distractions? In this week’s Midweek Motivation re-air, Pastor Jess sits down with psychologist and coach Nancy Castile to unpack how trust in God brings clarity, calm, and confidence even in the middle of noise. This conversation is filled with wisdom that still hits home today. Discover The difference betw...

Send us Fan Mail Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resources Join us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about Why We Need Hope Now. #hope #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2025sermon #churchonline #gabekolstad Westside is a place made up of real people from all walks of life. We are a “come as you a...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Midweek Motivation, we’re wrapping up our Legendary Living series with something incredibly special — a three-generation conversation about legacy, faithfulness, and the impact one life can have on an entire family line. Pastor Gabe sits down with his father-in-law Pastor Ken, Mama Lou, Melissa, Caleb, and Maria for a heartfelt discussion about meeting Jesus, staying...

Send us Fan Mail Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resources Join us as Gabe Kolstad and Ken Wooten bring us a message about Passing It On. #legendaryliving #biblelegends #hope #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2025sermon #churchonline #gabekolstad #kenwooten Westside is a place made up of real peopl...