Westside Church Podcast

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.

From the series, "The Weight of Words: What We Say, Says It All" with Dave Stimers. Part 1: A Small Spark and A Raging Fire. Do you ever find it hard to control what you say? Our words can seem so harmless, but they can also spin out of control with major consequences.

From the series, "Jesus Philosophy" with guest speaker Dr. Cyril Guerette. Part 4: The Existence of God. One of the core questions for us to wrestle with and understand is whether or not God exists and how we think we can know. This series on Jesus Philosophy deals with some of the perennial questions that face Christ followers, and all of humanity for that matter. Delving into Scripture...

From the series, "Jesus Philosophy" with guest speaker Dr. Cyril Guerette. Part 3: Faith and Reason. This week, we’re diving into one of philosophy’s great questions, as we discuss the relationship between faith and reason. This series on Jesus Philosophy deals with some of the perennial questions that face Christ followers, and all of humanity for that matter. Delving into Scripture, we...

From the series, "Bible Stories For Adults" with Dave Stimers. Part 6: The Strength of Samson. In this story, we examine the life of Samson, whose legendary strength set him apart. It’s a story that forces us to reevaluate how we look at what makes us strong and what makes us weak.

From the series, "Bible Stories For Adults" with Dave Stimers. Part 5: A Talking Donkey. If God wanted your attention, what would He need to do? Subtlety doesn’t always work. Every now and then, we need to be caught by surprise by something that wakes us up. Sometimes Bible stories are like that. They grab our attention with extraordinary elements, like a talking donkey!

From the series, "Bible Stories For Adults" with Dave Stimers. If you grew up in church you were taught Bible stories as a kid. As we grow up and read those stories again, sometimes we realize that there’s a lot more to them than we originally thought. Let's take a closer look at some of those classic stories and see what they say to us now that we’re a little more grown up! Part 4:...

From the series, "Rooted and Reaching" with Dave Stimers. Part 6: Church. In this final message of our series, we’re exploring who Westside Church is, where we’ve come from, and who we aspire to be!

From the series, "Rooted and Reaching" with Dave Stimers. Part 5: Authority. Who or what has authority in your life? It’s interesting to reflect on the people or things that have the greatest impact on us. Some Christians discuss the authority of the Church, while others focus on the authority of the Bible. The Anabaptist had a different answer.

From the series, "Rooted and Reaching" with Dave Stimers. Part 4: Nonviolence. One of the most powerful and challenging aspects of Jesus' teaching is to love one’s enemy. This is good news that isn’t always easy to follow.

From the series, "Rooted and Reaching" with Dave Stimers. Part 3: Church and State. Politics can be scary because there’s so much at stake. As Christians, it can be hard to know how to engage, who to cheer for, and what our place is. In a chaotic and unstable world, our Anabaptist ancestors had a radical perspective, not only on politics but also on the role of the church in the world.

From the series, "Rooted and Reaching" with Mark Wall. Part 2: The People Who Make Us. What if community isn’t just a place to belong, but the very place where God shapes us into who we’re meant to be? In a world that is becoming increasingly lonely, discover why we were created for community and why it’s essential to our spiritual growth!

From the series, "Rooted and Reaching: From Anabaptist Beginnings to a Fruitful Future" with Mark Wall. Join us across four weeks as we explore why our past matters, how community shapes our faith, the church’s relationship to power, and why Jesus-centered living remains essential today. We believe we can have a fruitful future as we learn from those who have gone before us! Part 1: Why...

Special post Easter message called, “More Than Meets The Eye” - A fresh vision for life and spirituality. After Jesus' death, skeptics and seekers alike wrestled with deep questions about their world and what they thought God was up to. In the aftermath of Easter, we are invited to join them and explore the possibilities that there's more to find than we ever thought!

Easter Sunday message with Dave Stimers. In a world that is often filled with pain and confusion, sometimes it can be hard to see what’s right in front of us. Easter is an invitation for us to see with eyes of faith, hear the voice that names us as beloved, and embrace the God who makes all things new!