The Westcliffe Climb

Our deep needs and defenses leave us vulnerable, and our brains can be triggered when we feel hurt or threatened. Doing what comes naturally can put us in an irrational state and make matters worse. Tune in as Josh and Paul explore ways to stop the insanity. Support the show Westcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus. Website: https://westcliffe.org Instagram: https://www.inst...

Let's do a deeper dive on last week's topic. We get defensive to avoid blame or emotional pain. Sadly, all our defenses ultimately work against intimacy and keep us from connection. To ditch defenses we must die to self. Jesus leads the way. Support the show Westcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus. Website: https://westcliffe.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

Pastor Joshua Duffy and Dr. Paul Looney discuss. Emotional defenses are God-given and they can be life-saving when we are small. But what limits our pain in childhood may limit our freedom as adults. God wants us to die to self-protective maneuvers so that we can live vulnerably and authentically. Support the show Westcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus. Website: https://we...

How do we distinguish the voice of God from other voices in our head? Is there a difference between conviction and condemnation? Have you been robbed of joy and peace and can you get them back? Support the show Westcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus. Website: https://westcliffe.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/ Email (we welcome feedback, questions, an...

Prince Harry's book - Spare - came out this week. His narrative focuses on injury as rationale for stepping away from relationships. In some ways, it is the story of our current culture. Tune in to hear Jesus' way with cancel culture. Support the show Westcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus. Website: https://westcliffe.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/west...

Anger is a part of our emotional response to life in a fallen world. It signals us that all is not well. So why is it so easy to get stuck in it and why does it so easily misfire? Dr. Paul Looney and Pastor Josh Duffy discuss anger and how it manifests itself and can affect our lives. Support the show Westcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus. Website: https://westcliffe.org...

In this previously aired episode Dr. Paul Looney and Pastor Josh Duffy discuss Josh's video "Wants and Needs" from Westcliffe Episode 40 and the difference in how men and women tend to think and feel about these things. The Westcliffe Episode 40 video playlist  can be found at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqCH5S_8gOf50NTMJ-WwCdkylKXLD52J2 Support the show Westcliffe is a mini...

Dr. Paul & Pastor Josh have a Christmas discussion about the baby Jesus. Support the show Westcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus. Website: https://westcliffe.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/ Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

The greatest gift we give one another is the gift that God gave us at Christmas. The Gift of presence. Jesus is Emmanuel - "God With Us." Being fully engaged allows His light to shine through us bring joy through connection. Support the show Westcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus. Website: https://westcliffe.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/...

Dr. Paul & Pastor Josh discuss what is, "The Opposite of Faith"? Support the show Westcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus. Website: https://westcliffe.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/ Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

Dr. Paul & Pastor Josh discuss, compare and contrast self-esteem and self-compassion Support the show Westcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus. Website: https://westcliffe.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/ Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

Dr. Paul Looney and Pastor Josh Duffy bring is Part 2 of a discussion about how God can work through our suffering to bring happiness and accomplish His good purpose. Support the show Westcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus. Website: https://westcliffe.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/ Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@we...

Dr. Paul Looney and Pastor Josh Duffy give insight as to how God can work through our suffering to bring happiness and accomplish His good purpose. Links to referenced material: Dr. Kozhi Makai, Growing Deep Roots https://youtu.be/OG7d4f2vJlw TED talk - How to Make Stress Your Friend, by Kelly McGonigal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcGyVTAoXEU Dr. Paul Looney, From Fear to Faith https://youtu.b...

Pastor Josh Duffy discusses his Westcliffe video "Jesus in the And" The video can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/9FNFgR_SvIQ Support the show Westcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus. Website: https://westcliffe.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/ Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

Pastor Josh Duffy discusses his Westcliffe video "First Things First" The video can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/fZsZAJxoUs8 Support the show Westcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus. Website: https://westcliffe.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/ Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

Pastor Josh Duffy discusses his Westcliffe video "Identity in Christ" The video can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/KF-eWW5HXw4 Support the show Westcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus. Website: https://westcliffe.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/ Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

Pastor Josh discusses Westcliffe videos "On The Sidelines" and "In The Game" These videos can be found here: On The Sidelines: https://youtu.be/pNq3GDn0-uw In The Game: https://youtu.be/zTk_H42Oly8 Support the show Westcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus. Website: https://westcliffe.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/ Email (we welcome...

We're talking about practice...preparation for the Game of Life. What does that look like for a Christian? What's your training schedule? What "equipment" do you use to up your game and prepare yourself to get out there? Check out Westcliffe's video Game of Life here: https://youtu.be/_b4QiJWZl4A Support the show Westcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Je...

Jesus said, "Love your neighbor." Who exactly is your neighbor? Pastor Josh found out during Hurricane Harvey. Today he discusses his video, "Good Samaritan" from Westcliffe Episode 73 which can be found here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqCH5S_8gOf4MVnB8jqQG698_uwCnljX1 Support the show Westcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus. Website: https://we...

Support the show Westcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus. Website: https://westcliffe.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/ Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

Feeling crushed by the load you're carrying? You were never meant to carry it alone. Pastor Josh brings us a comforting message about who was crushed for us and who carries our load. Pastor Josh discusses his video "Crushed" from Westcliffe Episode 71 Westcliffe Episode 71 can be viewed here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqCH5S_8gOf5XOKbAqNnwBn1V7Mb1jJ0c Support the show Westc...

Having a mentor can be a biblical and life-changing experience. God sent mentors to walk alongside and challenge many of the bible's great leaders. Pastor Josh discusses his video "Mentor" from Westcliffe Episode 70 Westcliffe Episode 70 can be viewed here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqCH5S_8gOf5M9FXXDZVhSUVSH3gH3Jwx Support the show Westcliffe is a ministry without walls fo...

The "noise" of life can be deafening. It can make it hard to hear the voice of God. Pastor Josh  discusses his video "Noise" from Westcliffe Episode 69 Westcliffe Episode 69 can be viewed here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqCH5S_8gOf5A5PpNBDk4jS7i4t6U8rpf Support the show Westcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus. Website: https://westcliffe.org Ins...

Dr. Paul and Pastor Josh  discuss  Westcliffe Episode 68 Westcliffe Episode 68 can be viewed here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqCH5S_8gOf5Mdjc5fnidTTQKcWqQWgEt Support the show Westcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus. Website: https://westcliffe.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/ Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@w...

Pastor Josh interviews Jonathan Reitz,  a Master Certified Coach (MCC) in the International Coaching Federation. His writings include in the Integrated Coach Training Method, the core approach in FLUXIFY’s ICF-approved program. Support the show Westcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus. Website: https://westcliffe.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/ Email (...