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
456 episodes
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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Cultivating Your 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 Cultivating Your Heart.#king #cultivating #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christ...
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Where Do You Find Hope When Life Feels Uncertain?
As we step into a new year, many people are carrying uncertainty, unanswered questions, and heavy situations they didn’t plan for.In this week’s Midweek Motivation, Jess sits down with Rachel for a deeply honest conversation about...
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Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work (And What to Do Instead)
New Year’s resolutions promise change, but for most of us, they fade fast. In this episode of Midweek Motivation, Jess shares a faith-centered alternative she’s practiced for nearly a decade: choosing a Word of the Year.Instead ...
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Hope for Everyone | Hope is Here
Welcome to our Christmas Eve service at Westside! Engage in the chat and Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesMerry Christmas Eve! Join us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about Ho...
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When Hope Starts to Build | Hope is Here
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about When Hope Starts to Build.#hope #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermo...
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Help! I Need to Change (Marriage Growth Part 2)
What happens when you are the one who needs to change in your marriage?In part two of this Marriage Monthly mini-series, we shift the conversation to the spouse who knows something needs to change—and isn’t sure where to start. Th...
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When Your Spouse Won’t Change (Marriage Growth Part 1)
Does it feel like you’re waiting… and waiting… for your spouse to make a change?Maybe it’s a job decision, a health issue, an addiction, or something you’ve talked about a hundred times. This month’s episode is all about your side of tha...
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Finding Light in the Darkness This Holiday Season
The holidays can be full of joy, but they can also magnify grief, loss, stress, and exhaustion. In this episode of Midweek Motivation, Jess sits down with psychologist and coach Nancy Castile to talk honestly about finding light in the darkness...
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Light in the Darkness | Hope is Here
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about Light in the Darkness.#hope #christmas #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian...
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Hope in the Waiting With Shameka | Trusting God’s Timing When Life Feels Stuck
There are seasons when life feels backwards, confusing and stuck. In this conversation, Jess talks with her friend Shameka about what it looks like to find real hope while you wait, trust God when nothing makes sense and discover that He has be...
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How to Have More Hope | Hope is Here
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about How to Have More Hope.#hope #christmas #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian...
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How to Hold Onto Hope When Life Feels Loud
How do you hold onto real hope when life feels loud, chaotic, and full of distractions? In this week’s Midweek Motivation re-air, Pastor Jess sits down with psychologist and coach Nancy Castile to unpack how trust in God brings clarity, calm, a...
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Why We Need Hope Now | Hope is Here
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about Why We Need Hope Now.#hope #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #wo...
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How to Build a Legacy of Faith: Three Generations Share Their Story
This week on Midweek Motivation, we’re wrapping up our Legendary Living series with something incredibly special — a three-generation conversation about legacy, faithfulness, and the impact one life can have on an entire family line. Pastor Gab...
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Pass It On | Legendary Living
Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Gabe Kolstad and Ken Wooten bring us a message about Passing It On.#legendaryliving #biblelegends #hope #Jesus #fullservice #fu...
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How to Shape the Next Generation: Presence, Character, and Consistency
This week’s Midweek Motivation dives deep into one of the most important conversations we can have as parents, leaders, mentors, and followers of Jesus: How do we raise up the next generation well? Jess introduces a powerful, heartfelt...
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