Westside Podcast
This is the official weekly podcast of Westside Community Church in Beaverton, Oregon. We’re made up of a variety of people who like to keep it real, don’t take themselves too seriously and who want to get the most out of life. At Westside, we welcome people from all walks of life – in fact, there are NO PERFECT PEOPLE ALLOWED! We strive to be a "safe place to investigate faith" so people can come as they are and be themselves while they explore who Jesus is, find friends and make a difference.
We post content here that is practical, helpful, and relevant to real life. We hope you'll find the inspiration, motivation and help to grow.
#help #hope #practical #jesus #growth #spiritualgrowth #nojudgment
Episodes
512 episodes
God Isn’t Finished With You Yet | The Wild Work of God
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about how God Isn’t Finished With You Yet. #godsnotdone #yourenotdone #godswork #Jesus #f...
A Psychologist Explains Why Helping Others Actually Fixes Your Anxiety
What if the cure for your anxiety, your loneliness, or that loop of negative thoughts isn't more self-care, but stepping outside of yourself entirely? This week on Midweek Motivation, Jess sits down with Nancy, a psychologist and coach, to unpa...
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EVERYTHING CHANGED
What happens when a man who was homeless and planning to end his life gets stopped by a stranger at a bus stop? This week on Midweek Motivation, Jess sits down with Ben and Monica Morrow, a married couple at Westside who carry two very differen...
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God, Can You Heal Me? | God, Can You Help Me?
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about our Lord who heals. #peace #godcanyouhelpme #thegodwhoseesme #Jesus #fullservice #f...
The Scoreboard You're Reading Might Be the Wrong One
What do you do when "past performance predicts future performance" starts to feel like a life sentence? This week, Gabe Kolstad unpacks the one shift that can take you from hopelessness to hope, even when your external circumstances haven't cha...
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When Your Faith is Being Tested | God, Can You Help Me?
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about When Your Faith is Being Tested. #peace #godcanyouhelpme #thegodwhoseesme #Jesus #f...
The Surgery God Stopped, Losing a Husband, and Peace Beyond Understanding
Both of them knew something was wrong, but neither could name it. The surgery was scheduled. The doctors were ready. But there was no peace.The morning of the operation, a blood clot sent David to the ER instead of the operating table. ...
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God, I Need Peace | God, Can You Help Me?
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Ken Wooten brings us a message about asking, God, I need peace. #peace #godcanyouhelpme #thegodwhoseesme #Jesus #fullservi...
She Wanted God to Destroy Everyone Who Judged Her. He Had a Different Plan
What do you do when your whole life, the people closest to you have made you feel invisible, judged, and written off? Leslie spent years carrying anger so heavy that her honest prayer was for God to just destroy everyone who hurt her. But God h...
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God, Can You See Me? | God, Can You Help Me?
Welcome to our 11am service at Westside! Engage in the chat and Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about the question, God, can you see m...
How Much Weight Can Your Life Actually Hold?
A skyscraper in midtown Manhattan was inspected, signed off on, and certified safe. Days later, construction workers watched two steel columns buckle under 16 stories of weight. In this final episode of the Firm Foundation series, Jess unpacks ...
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Beneath the Surface | Firm Foundation
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Stephen Radie brings us a message about what's beneath the surface. #strongroots #steadyfaith #trustbible #yourhands #firm...
When the Bible Doesn't Make Sense? Here's What Actually Works
Ever open your Bible with the best intentions and still hit something that just… doesn't make sense? You're not behind, and you're not alone. In this Midweek Motivation, Jess walks through what to actually do when Scripture leaves you confused ...
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How to Actually Read the Bible | Firm Foundation
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Caleb Kolstad brings a message on how to actually read the Bible. #trustbible #readbible #firmfoundation #builddaily #your...
Proof You Can Trust the Bible | Firm Foundation
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about the proof you can trust the bible. #trustbible #firmfoundation #builddaily #yoursto...
From God's Heart to Your Hands | Firm Foundation
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about going from God's heart to your hands. #godsheart #yourhands #firmfoundation #buildd...
The Power to Change Your Life | Firm Foundation
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about the power to change your life. #powertochange #firmfoundation #builddaily #yourstor...
Can You Actually Trust the Bible? The Manuscripts, the "Mistakes" & the Canon
What if the most questioned book in history is also the most reliable? This week Jess sits down with Pastor Gabe for a follow-up to Sunday's message — a no-holds-barred FAQ on how we actually got the Bible, why there are so many translations, a...
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Can Reading the Bible Actually Rewire Your Brain? Neuroplasticity & the Nun Study
What if "renewing your mind" isn't just a nice phrase — what if it's something happening physically, inside your brain? This week Jess sits down with Rachel for a deep dive into one fascinating question: does reading the Bible actually change y...
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Decision or Drift: The Question That Changes Everything About How You Follow Jesus
Every single day, you're either making a decision — or drifting into one. In this episode of Midweek Motivation, Jess and Rachel unpack one of the most honest conversations about faith, focus, and following Jesus you'll hear. Using Robert Frost...
Foundation over Feelings | Firm Foundation
Welcome to Westside! Engage in the chat and Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Stephen Radie brings us a message about foundation over feelings. #foundationo...
This is Our Moment | The Time is Now
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about how this is Our Moment.#time #now #thetimeisnow #godstiming #yourstory #Jesus #fullservi...
The Next Generation Is Already Pulling Their Parents to Church — Here's What's Happening
What if the students in your community were the ones leading their families back to church? That's exactly what's happening at Westside — and it's not an accident. In this episode of Midweek Motivation, Jess sits down with Tim Wooten, a 30-year...
Building for the Future | The Time is Now
Welcome to Westside! Engage in the chat and Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about Building for the Future. #time #now #th...
Stop Giving God Your Leftovers — He's Asking for What's in the Safe
Every parent knows the pre-Christmas closet clean out — toss the old stuff, make room for the new. It feels generous. But what if that same instinct is quietly shaping the way we give to God? In this episode of Midweek Motivation, we take an ho...
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