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
406 episodes
How to BLESS Others and Share Your Faith Naturally
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 pray...
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Standing Strong When Things Go Wrong | Campfire Conversations
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about Standing Strong When Things Go Wrong!#ephesians #spiritualjourney #youbelong #hope #Jesu...
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3 Habits to Walk in Step with Jesus
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 ...
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Light Up The Sky | Campfire Conversations
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad & Caleb Kolstad bring us a message about living as people of light!#ephesians #spiritualjourney #youbelong #ho...
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Finding Your Fire: How to Discover and Activate Your Gifts
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 gif...
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How to Find What You're Really Here For | Campfire Conversations
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about How to Find What You're Really Here For.#ephesians #spiritualjourney #youbelong #hope #J...
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Is Your Community Transforming You?
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. Sh...
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God's Plan for Your Progress | Campfire Conversations
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about God's Plan for Your Progress.#ephesians #spiritualjourney #youbelong #hope #Jesus #fulls...
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You Belong: How God Meets You Where You Are (ft. Freyda)
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...
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Catching Fire | Campfire Conversations
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about Catching Fire.#ephesians #spiritualjourney #youbelong #hope #Jesus #fullservice #fullchu...
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You Belong Here: Stories That Prove It
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’...
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You Belong Here | Campfire Conversations
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about how You Belong Here.#ephesians #spiritualjourney #youbelong #hope #Jesus #fullservice #f...
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How to Strengthen Your Home Through Intentional Words
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...
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The Power Of Our Words | Speak Life
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Stephen Radie brings us a message about The Power Of Our Words.#thepowerofwords #speaklife #encouragement #hope #Jesus #fullser...
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What to Do When You’re Tired of Waiting: Tim’s Story of Faith and Endurance
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 ...
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Defeating Distraction & Discouragement | The Good Work
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about Defeating Distraction & Discouragement.#canttakeit #thegoodwork #hope #Jesus #fullse...
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Top Biblical Insights to Stay Strong Under Pressure
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 stor...
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Standing Strong in the Face of Opposition | The Good Work
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about Standing Strong in the Face of Opposition.#canttakeit #thegoodwork #hope #Jesus #fullser...
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Burden or Calling? How to Respond to Holy Discontent
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, an...
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Do the Work to Make a Difference | The Good Work
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Steve Barker brings us a message about Doing the Work to Make a Difference.#canttakeit #thegoodwork #hope #Jesus #fullservice #...
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When God Breaks Your Heart: Turning Holy Discontent into Purpose
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 throu...
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When You Can't Take it Anymore | The Good Work
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about When You Can't Take it Anymore.#canttakeit #thegoodwork #hope #Jesus #fullservice #fullc...
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Jess’s Journey Through Anxiety and Back to Peace
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.
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Greater Than the Battle in Your Mind | God is Greater Than the Highs and Lows
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about how God is Greater Than the Battle in Your Mind.#Godisgreater #highsandlows #hope #Jesus...
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From Addiction to Freedom: John’s Journey of Sobriety & Faith
John’s story of sobriety is more than a recovery journey—it’s a powerful example of what happens when faith, honesty, and community collide. In this candid episode of Midweek Motivation, John and his sponsor Steve talk with Jess about the reali...
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