Step In

Southside Church
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At Southside Church, we believe the abundant life is not just something we hope for someday—it’s something we step into together right now. We gather on Sundays, in small groups, and through this podcast to lean into that life together. Each week we share a sermon, but there’s always more to say. Step In is our way of continuing the conversation and spurring one another on throughout the week.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    004.5 | RECOVERY

    Content note: This episode includes discussion of alcohol abuse, violence, and self-harm. Listener discretion is advised. In this special episode of Step In, Pastor Mike sits down with his longtime friend Rich Stewart for a raw and compassionate conversation about addiction, recovery, and the power of honesty and connection. Rich shares his story of growing up around church, knowing Scripture but living without deep connection to God, and how isolation and unprocessed pain eventually led to alcoholism. He reflects on reaching the end of himself, the courage it took to ask for help, and how recovery has become a daily practice of truth, humility, and trust. Together, Mike and Rich talk about the danger of isolation, the importance of answering the phone when someone reaches out, and how healing often begins when secrets are brought into the light. The conversation is heavy at times, but grounded in hope and the belief that none of us are meant to do life alone. 📱 If you are engaging in self-harm, or considering taking your own life:Please text or call 988 immediately - you are not alone, and there are mental health professionals available 24/7 who would love to speak with you.  📱 If you are feeling isolated or need support: You can text the keyword CARE to 604-670-3040 to connect with someone who can help you take a next step. This episode is an invitation to slow down, tell the truth, and remember that help is closer than you think.

    34 min

  2. 5D AGO

    004 | TRAINING

    Welcome to Step In, a midweek podcast from Southside Church created to help you pause, refocus, and lean into the abundant life Jesus offers, not just as a future promise, but as a present reality. In this episode, Pastor Mike, Spencer, and Taylor reflect on Sunday’s message and explore why a changed life is the most compelling evidence of faith. The conversation centers on trust formed through daily practice rather than perfection, and how integrity, generosity, and obedience shape who we are becoming over time. They talk about the difference between training and trying harder, the role of spiritual practices in everyday life, and why faith is most powerful when it is lived, not argued. The episode also touches on baptism as an act of trust and a visible response to God’s work in us. 🎙 Referenced Sunday Sermon: Watch the message here! Scripture Referenced Matthew 7:16–20 James 1:22 Galatians 5:22–23 Romans 12:1–2 Matthew 28:19–20 Whether you are new to faith or have been following Jesus for years, this episode encourages you to take your next step and trust God with the daily practices that shape a faithful life.

    39 min

  3. JAN 21

    003 | SLOW DOWN

    Welcome to Step In, a midweek podcast from Southside Church created to help you pause, refocus, and lean into the abundant life Jesus offers, not just as a future promise, but as a present reality. In this episode, Pastor Mike, Spencer, and Taylor continue the conversation from Sunday’s message, talking about how culture shapes us, why connection matters more than performance, and how real transformation often happens more slowly than we would like, but more deeply than we expect. At Southside Church, we gather on Sundays, in small groups, and through this podcast to lean into that life together. Each week we share a sermon, but there is always more to unpack. Step In is our way of continuing the conversation and spurring one another on throughout the week. 🎙 Referenced Sunday Sermon:Watch the message here: https://www.youtube.com/live/NsiX2shG670?si=viuykp0ekPsteDSb&t=989 📄 Cue Cards Reflection PDFWe reference a cue cards exercise in this episode. You can download the reflection PDF here and engage it at your own pace: https://southsidelife.com/s/Cue-cards.pdf Quote Susanna Wesley, mother of John Wesley:“Whatever weakens your reason, impairs the tenderness of your conscience, obscures your sense of God, or takes away your relish for spiritual things, whatever increases the authority of your body over your mind, that thing is sin to you, however innocent it may be in itself." Scripture Romans 12:2 James 5 2 Corinthians 5:17 Ephesians 2:10 Galatians 5 John 3:16 Romans 8:11 Philippians 1:6 Joshua 1:9 Books Mentioned Three Mile an Hour God by Kosuke Koyama Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren by John Maynard Keynes Whether you have been following Jesus for years or you are still exploring faith, this episode is an invitation to slow down, lean into honest connection, and trust God with the slow work of transformation.

    49 min

  4. JAN 15

    002 | TRAUMA

    In this episode of Step In, a midweek podcast from Southside Church, Pastor Mike, Spencer, and Taylor sit down for an honest and thoughtful conversation about the inner life: how past experiences, inner vows, false selves, and survival strategies continue to shape who we are today. Reflecting on Sunday’s message, the conversation explores the difference between healing and behaviour modification, why many coping mechanisms begin with good intentions, and how God invites us to move forward without pretending we aren’t hurting. The team also discusses community, counselling, and the role of safe relationships in the journey toward freedom. At Southside Church, we believe the abundant life Jesus offers is not just a future promise, but a present reality. We gather on Sundays, in small groups, and through this podcast to lean into that life together. Each sermon opens the door, but there’s always more to say. Step In is where the conversation continues. 👉 Watch the Sunday message here: https://youtube.com/live/CQ4bMvNFBGY?feature=share Whether you feel stuck, uncertain, or worried that you’ve missed your moment with God, this episode is a reminder that God is still at work—and that today is always a place to begin again.

    48 min
  5. 001 | TRUST

    JAN 9

    001 | TRUST

    Step In | Episode 1 | Trusting Jesus, Abundant Life & Hearing God’s Voice. Welcome to the very first episode of Step In, a midweek podcast from Southside Church created to help you pause, refocus, and lean into the abundant life Jesus offers—not just as a future promise, but as a present reality. In this episode, Pastor Mike, Spencer, and Taylor sit down for an honest, thoughtful conversation about what it really means to trust Jesus in everyday life. Together, they reflect on Sunday’s message and explore how faith moves beyond church services and into real decisions, struggles, and relationships. At Southside Church, we gather on Sundays, in small groups, and through this podcast to lean into that life together. Each week we share a sermon, but there’s always more to unpack. Step In is our way of continuing the conversation and spurring one another on throughout the week. Topics in this episode include: What it actually looks like to trust Jesus today Why following Jesus leads to joy, not restriction (Christian Hedonism) How God speaks through common, special, and personal revelation Paralysis-by-analysis and why movement matters more than perfection Functional saviors, approval, and living from victory The John 3:16 Challenge and how to apply it daily Whether you’ve been following Jesus for years or you’re still exploring faith, this episode invites you to slow down, listen, and take your next step. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes each week 📍 Learn more about Southside Church: southsidelife.com | @southside_church

    35 min
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At Southside Church, we believe the abundant life is not just something we hope for someday—it’s something we step into together right now. We gather on Sundays, in small groups, and through this podcast to lean into that life together. Each week we share a sermon, but there’s always more to say. Step In is our way of continuing the conversation and spurring one another on throughout the week.

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    Southside Church
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    5
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    © Southside Church
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