Westside Podcast

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 living in the end times. #endtimes #revalations #endtimestudy #hope #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2025sermon #churchonline #gabekolstad Westside is a place made up of real people from al...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this week’s Midweek Motivation! Jess sits down with Elizabeth, the coordinator of Westside’s annual Good Neighbor Project, to talk about the heart behind serving our community. Elizabeth shares her own journey into leadership, powerful stories of volunteers stepping up, and how families and kids experienced the joy of serving together. You’ll hear about leaders who disc...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s Midweek Motivation, Pastor Jess closes out our Campfire Conversations series with one powerful, practical tool to help you share your faith naturally: BLESS. BLESS is a simple acronym that will guide you to Begin with prayer, Listen deeply, Eat together, Serve, and Share your story. It’s not about being pushy or awkward—it’s about letting the work God is doing in yo...

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 Standing Strong When Things Go Wrong! #ephesians #spiritualjourney #youbelong #hope #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2025sermon #churchonline #gabekolstad Westside is a place made up of rea...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever think about the stories people will tell about your life around future campfires? In this week’s Midweek Motivation, Pastor Jess Bishop shares three practical habits to help you intentionally walk in step with Jesus today, creating a legacy worth sharing tomorrow. Discover how reviewing your vision, deeply knowing God, and keeping a clean slate can draw you closer to H...

Send us Fan Mail Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resources Join us as Gabe Kolstad & Caleb Kolstad bring us a message about living as people of light! #ephesians #spiritualjourney #youbelong #hope #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2025sermon #churchonline #gabekolstad Westside is a place made u...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder if you’re truly using the unique gifts God gave you? In this week’s Midweek Motivation, join Pastor Jess and Caleb Kolstad, Westside’s Production Director, for an engaging “Campfire Conversation” about discovering your spiritual gifts and putting them into action. Caleb shares his personal journey—from a curious six-year-old volunteer to passionately leading a thriving...

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 Find What You're Really Here For. #ephesians #spiritualjourney #youbelong #hope #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2025sermon #churchonline #gabekolstad Westside is a place made u...

Send us Fan Mail Does your community challenge you to grow, or let you stay where you are? In this episode of Midweek Motivation, Pastor Jess Bishop is joined by Gabe Kolstad and special guest Shauna McAfee to talk about real, life-changing community. Shauna shares her vulnerable story of moving to Oregon, battling loneliness and depression, and how getting plugged into a growth group at Westside...

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 God's Plan for Your Progress. #ephesians #spiritualjourney #youbelong #hope #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2025sermon #churchonline #gabekolstad Westside is a place made up of real p...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever questioned whether you truly belong? This week on Midweek Motivation, Jess is joined by special guest Freyda , who shares her powerful story of finding belonging in the middle of family transition, personal hardship, and rediscovering God’s purpose. Her journey—from walking into a Celebrate Recovery to serving in church—will remind you that God meets us right where w...

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 Catching Fire. #ephesians #spiritualjourney #youbelong #hope #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2025sermon #churchonline #gabekolstad Westside is a place made up of real people from all walks...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like you’re on the outside looking in—like maybe you don’t really belong? Episode 200 of the Midweek Motivation Podcast is a powerful celebration of real stories that prove just how deeply God welcomes us, no matter where we’ve been. Jess walks through four of the biggest reasons people struggle with belonging—shame, rejection, fear, and comparison—and shows what God say...

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 You Belong Here. #ephesians #spiritualjourney #youbelong #hope #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2025sermon #churchonline #gabekolstad Westside is a place made up of real people from all...

Send us Fan Mail Your words shape your world—especially at home. In this heartfelt and practical conversation, Jess sits down with Pastors Ken and Luetta to explore how intentional communication has transformed their marriages, families, and even strangers they encounter. Through timeless stories and five powerful biblical principles, they share what it means to speak life, build trust, and cultiv...

Send us Fan Mail Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resources Join us as Stephen Radie brings us a message about The Power Of Our Words. #thepowerofwords #speaklife #encouragement #hope #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2025sermon #churchonline #stephenradie Westside is a place made up of real people...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt like you’re stuck waiting… and nothing’s changing? This week, Tim opens up about his own journey through a long season of waiting—when answers didn’t come, and discouragement started to set in. Jess and Tim talk candidly about what it’s like to keep showing up, stay grounded in your faith, and remain emotionally healthy when life feels like it’s on pause. Discover: How t...

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 Defeating Distraction & Discouragement. #canttakeit #thegoodwork #hope #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2025sermon #churchonline #gabekolstad Westside is a place made up of real people...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt resistance the moment you stepped into your purpose? In this episode of Midweek Motivation, Jessica Bishop and Pastor Stephen Radie explore the realities of opposition when pursuing God's calling. Drawing wisdom from the story of Nehemiah and the Armor of God in Ephesians, they provide practical insights for preparing spiritually, mentally, and emotionally...

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 Standing Strong in the Face of Opposition. #canttakeit #thegoodwork #hope #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2025sermon #churchonline #gabekolstad Westside is a place made up of real people f...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt a fire in your chest over something wrong in the world—but weren’t sure what to do about it? In this week’s episode, Jess sits down with Tony to unpack holy discontent —that divine nudge that something must change, and maybe you’re the one to do something about it. Through scripture, personal stories, and practical guidance, they explore how to turn discomfort i...

Send us Fan Mail Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resources Join us as Steve Barker brings us a message about Doing the Work to Make a Difference. #canttakeit #thegoodwork #hope #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2025sermon #churchonline #stevebarker Westside is a place made up of real people from al...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt a burden so deep it felt like a soul notification you couldn’t silence? This week’s episode dives into holy discontent —the stirring in your spirit when your heartbreak aligns with God’s. Jess walks through how this divine discomfort can either derail you or become a driving force for change—depending on how you process it. Discover: What holy discontent really...

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 You Can't Take it Anymore. #canttakeit #thegoodwork #hope #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2025sermon #churchonline #gabekolstad Westside is a place made up of real people from al...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt so overwhelmed you couldn’t even explain why? In this heartfelt episode, Jess reflects on a season of deep anxiety, disconnection, and spiritual depletion — and how plugging back into the Holy Spirit changed everything. This episode is a vulnerable, practical, and spiritually rich conversation about reclaiming agency, reconnecting with God, and making space for...