Hillside Community Church Podcast

Ron Kool, Arek O'Connell
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Hillside Community Church will live out Jesus’ life-changing message, seek to love our neighbors well, and develop authentic community where all people are welcome, worthy, and have a place.

  1. When Jesus Fills Us | Matthew 5:7-12

    3D AGO

    When Jesus Fills Us | Matthew 5:7-12

    In the fourth statement about those who are blessed in the Kingdom of God, Jesus promises that when we hunger and thirst for righteousness, we will be filled.  The next four “blessed are” statements go on to describe what a person who is filled with Jesus looks like and acts like. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the show

    35 min
  2. Blessed are the Hungry and Thirsty | Matthew 5:1-6

    FEB 22

    Blessed are the Hungry and Thirsty | Matthew 5:1-6

    As Jesus describes the Kingdom of Heaven in the Sermon on the Mount, He invites us to think about what we desire, about what we dream about, about our hunger and thirst.  And He tells us that we are blessed when we hunger for righteousness.  What does He mean? And how is someone who hungers after righteousness blessed? We’ll explore the fourth beatitude this morning. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the show

    29 min
  3. Is It Okay to Doubt? | Defending Your Faith

    FEB 18

    Is It Okay to Doubt? | Defending Your Faith

    Pastor Morné Marais teaches that doubt is a normal part of the faith journey—not the opposite of faith—and shows from Scripture that even the disciples worshiped Jesus and yet some doubted (Matthew 28:17). He uses Thomas in John 20 to explain that Jesus doesn’t shame honest questions; he meets people where they are and calls them to believe. He also reads from Lamentations 3 to show that deep pain and hard questions can still lead to real hope in God’s faithfulness. Kristin Hileman focuses on why people doubt (suffering, unanswered prayers, education/science, personality, broken trust, hypocrisy) and reminds the group that doubt has always existed. She contrasts Peter (whose doubt draws him closer to Jesus) with Judas (whose doubt pulls him away) to show doubt can either deepen faith or erode it. Practically, she urges believers to let doubt become growth, live with some mystery, keep the gospel central, examine sin/idolatry, and when helping others: lean in with presence, point to Scripture’s laments when helpful, invite them into community, and pray “Lord, I believe—help my unbelief.” Support the show

    57 min
  4. The Blessed Upside Down Life | Matthew 5:1-5

    FEB 15

    The Blessed Upside Down Life | Matthew 5:1-5

    In our series through the book of Matthew, we've just seen Jesus call His first disciples and begin His public ministry. The central theme of Jesus' teaching at this time was all about the Kingdom of Heaven. This morning, Jesus tells the disciples and the crowd what life in the Kingdom of Heaven is really like... and it's not what any of them expected, in the best possible way. - Pastor Arek O'Connell Support the show

    39 min
  5. The Core and The Crowd | Matthew 4:18-25

    FEB 8

    The Core and The Crowd | Matthew 4:18-25

    As Jesus begins His ministry, there are several groups that follow Him.  There are His disciples, His committed followers, and the crowds.  This morning, we’ll see how Jesus gathers these folks and ask ourselves an important question: What kind of follower am I? Where do I fit? - Pastor Ron Kool Support the show

    35 min
  6. How Do Science and Christianity Work Together? | Defending Your Faith

    FEB 4

    How Do Science and Christianity Work Together? | Defending Your Faith

    Faith Stults oversees an organization called Science with Faith, in which she partners with schools, churches, and nonprofits to help people experience science not as a threat to faith but as a powerful tool for knowing, worshiping, and serving God in the redemption of all creation. She believes it is best to remain humble, curious, and gracious as we explore this intersection and will focus on examples of how science and faith mutually enrich each other, drawing us into worship, equipping us to steward creation, and expanding our understanding of God’s power. Science with Faith www.sciencewithfaith.com Science, Faith & the Search for Awe www.wonderologyshow.com Support the show

    1 hr
  7. It's Time! | Matthew 4:12-17

    FEB 1

    It's Time! | Matthew 4:12-17

    Up to this point in the book of Matthew, we’ve been watching Jesus getting ready to begin His ministry time.  This morning, we’ll see Jesus start His work, and we’ll see when He starts, where He begins His ministry, and what His main message was. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the show

    38 min
  8. The First Temptations | Matthew 4:1-11

    JAN 25

    The First Temptations | Matthew 4:1-11

    Satan knows that Jesus has come to reclaim His Father’s world, and Satan is not happy about it.  He will do anything in his power to derail Jesus, to make Jesus unable to do what He came to do.  This morning, we’ll look at the attack that Satan makes on Jesus, tempting and enticing Jesus to disobey the Father. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the show

    36 min
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Hillside Community Church will live out Jesus’ life-changing message, seek to love our neighbors well, and develop authentic community where all people are welcome, worthy, and have a place.

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  • Creator
    Ron Kool, Arek O'Connell
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    662
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Hillside Community Church Podcast
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    Hillside Community Church Podcast