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
473 episodes
What If You Couldn't Fail?
What if you already had everything you needed to step into what God is calling you to — and the only thing in the way was you waiting for permission to start?In this episode of Midweek Motivation, Jess shares a hilarious story about her ...
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Worth It | Broken Things Restored
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about how you are worth the cost of your restoration.#broken #repaired #restored #Jesus #fulls...
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You Can't Heal What You Hide
We've all had that moment — the panic of being exposed, the instinct to run, to hide, to pretend it didn't happen. But what if that Christ-exposed moment was never meant to destroy you — but to heal you? In this episode of Midweek Motivation, J...
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Search Party | Broken Things Restored
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 Search Party.#broken #repaired #restored #J...
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Why Most Christians Aren't Actually Ready for Easter
This Easter, are you preparing your invite list — or your heart? In this episode of Midweek Motivation, Jess and Caleb break down what it actually means to prepare for Easter, why most of us default to "get it done" mode, and how grounding your...
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Understanding Your Pain | Broken Things Restored
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about Understanding Your Pain.#broken #repaired #restored #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservi...
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Why You Keep Avoiding That Hard Conversation (And What to Do Instead)
Some relationships feel too broken to fix. The silence has gone on too long. The hurt runs too deep. But what if the reason you're avoiding that conversation isn't really about the other person — it's about you? In this episode, Jess wraps up t...
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Relationship Repair | Building Better Relationships
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about Relationship Repair.#relationships #betterrelationships #biblicalrelationships #Jesus #f...
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Staying Committed When Relationships Get Hard
This week on Midweek Motivation, Jess and Rachel talk about something we all feel right now: it’s getting easier to step away from people when relationships get hard. From marriage and friendships to everyday interactions, we’re living in a cul...
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Selfless Love: Put WE First and End the Fight in Marriage | Marriage Monthly
Romance is great, but it’s not what keeps a marriage strong. In this Love Month episode, we’re shifting the focus from “be romantic” to “be selfless”—because most marriages don’t fall apart from incompatibility… they fall apart fr...
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OVERFLOW: The Secret to Relationships That Last | Building Better Relationships
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 OVERFLOW: The Secret to Relationships That Last.
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Why You Communicate Better at Work Than at Home
Ever notice you can communicate like a pro at work, but at home it falls apart fast? In this replay episode, Gabe sits down with Matt Castile to talk about what actually lowers tension, builds trust, and turns conflict into connection. I...
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Communication: From Breakdown to Breakthrough | Building Better Relationships
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about Communication... From Breakdown to Breakthrough#relationships #betterrelationships #bibl...
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You Say You Trust God… But Do You?
Trust isn’t just a personality trait. It’s a foundation. In this week’s episode, Jess sits down with Pastor Steve Rady to talk about relationships, anxiety, and what it really means to trust God, not just say the phrase. Together they unpack wh...
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The #1 Secret of All Great Relationships | Building Better Relationships
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about The #1 Secret of All Great Relationships.#relationships #betterrelationships #biblicalre...
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Quiet the Noise | Finding Peace by Refocusing on Jesus
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...
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Pure Hearts | King of Hearts
Welcome to Westside! Engage in the chat and Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Steve Barker brings us a message about Pure Hearts.#king #blessings #pureheart #Jes...
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Is Ambition a Sin? | Godly vs Worldly Cravings
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...
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Hungry Hearts | King of Hearts
Welcome to Westside! Engage in the chat and Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Steve Barker brings us a message about Hungry Hearts.#king #blessings #hungryheart ...
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Staying United in a Divided World | Marriage Monthly
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 epi...
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Why Letting Go of Control Is the Key to Peace
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 ...
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The Kind of Heart God Blesses | King of Hearts
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about The Kind of Heart God Blesses.#king #blessings #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #c...
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When Grief Doesn’t Follow a Timeline
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 Bumbarg...
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What to Do With a Broken Heart | King of Hearts
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about What to Do With a Broken Heart.#king #cultivating #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice...
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Less Control, More God: Bart’s Story of Surrender and Calling
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 ...
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