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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.

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How to Build a Courageous Heart

September 19, 2025 • Westside Community Church

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This week on the Midweek Motivation Podcast, Pastor Gabe continues our For the One series with a powerful message on building courage for life’s toughest battles. Drawing from Joshua 1:9 and the story of David in 1 Samuel, he shares six disciplines that can help you strengthen your heart, overcome discouragement, and face your valleys with bold faith.

Discover practical steps to double down on good input, integrate insights into daily life, set clear intentions, evaluate honestly, own your wins, and hold a vision beyond the valley. You’ll walk away with tools to shift your mindset, renew your strength, and live out your calling with courage.

Discover:

How to cultivate a courageous heart in the middle of battles
Why courage often requires sacrifice of comfort, convenience, and control
Practical disciplines to build resilience and hope
What it looks like to evaluate your growth and celebrate your wins
How to hold onto a vision beyond the valley you’re in

When battles feel overwhelming, you don’t have to give up—you can strengthen your heart in the Lord and rise with courage.

Key Takeaways

Courage isn’t natural—it’s cultivated through discipline.
Your heart gets stronger when you fuel it with good input.
Setting intentions and owning your wins helps you fight discouragement.
God calls us to have a vision beyond the valley we’re walking through.

Question for You to Think About
What’s one courageous step God is asking you to take this week?

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