Life on the West Side

Nathan Guy
  • 5.0 (10)
  • Christianity
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Everyone I know longs for genuine happiness, lasting peace, real beauty, ultimate purpose, and honest, sincere and overwhelming love. I want you to know that Jesus came so that you can experience rich, abundant life and overwhelming love! Join me, Nathan Guy, preaching minister for the West Side Church of Christ in Searcy, Arkansas, as I share my passion for Jesus Christ in weekly teachings, conduct exciting interviews with other ministers, authors and church leaders, and discuss things learned along the way. Each episode will offer a recent sermon or interview with inspiring guests intended to encourage you in your faith formation as disciples of Jesus Christ. In addition, I will link to further resources such as a discussion guide, points to ponder, and recommended resources. You can watch these sermons and find more resources at nathanguy.com, follow me @nathanpguy and subscribe to my weekly e-mail at nathanguy.substack.com.

  1. 4d ago

    You Believe In An Outdated Magic Book: The Bible

    Christians seem odd. Our odd views are counter culture. However, let us respond to our critics in a way that counters their own cultural narrative about Christianity. What if the very thing you find concerning ends up offering you far more hope than you ever dared dream? How can answers to the challenge of critics counter the cultural narrative about us, and offer hope to all? The sermon today is titled "You Believe In An Outdated Magic Book," dealing with the claim that the Bible is irrelevant and unhelpful. This sermon is the fifth installment in our series "Counter/Culture." The Scripture reading is from 2 Timothy 3:16 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on September 13, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Satisfying Faith. Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript. Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced): Thank you for listening! I'd love to connect with you! Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

    You Believe In An Outdated Magic Book: The Bible

  2. Sep 8

    You Are Anti-Science: Christians And The Sciences

    Christians seem odd. Our odd views are counter culture. However, let us respond to our critics in a way that counters their own cultural narrative about Christianity. What if the very thing you find concerning ends up offering you far more hope than you ever dared dream? How can answers to the challenge of critics counter the cultural narrative about us, and offer hope to all? The sermon today is titled "You Are Anti-Science," dealing with the claim that Christianity seem skeptical of science, and scientists seem skeptical of religion. This sermon is the fourth installment in our series "Counter/Culture." The Scripture reading is from Psalm 111:2-3 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on September 6, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Satisfying Faith. Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript. Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced): Tim Keller, The Reason For God.Justin Brierley, The Surprising Rebirth of Belief In God.Alvin Plantinga, Where The Conflict Really Lies."Moving Beyond Labels." Faulk & Wood in Conversation. Calvin University.Stacey Rodenbeck, Professor of Biology, Harding University. I'd love to connect with you! Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

    You Are Anti-Science: Christians And The Sciences

  3. Sep 3

    You Have A Bad Track Record: Christian History

    Christians seem odd. Our odd views are counter culture. However, let us respond to our critics in a way that counters their own cultural narrative about Christianity. What if the very thing you find concerning ends up offering you far more hope than you ever dared dream? How can answers to the challenge of critics counter the cultural narrative about us, and offer hope to all? The sermon today is titled "You Have A Bad Track Record," dealing with the claim that Christianity has done far more harm than good in the world, historically. This sermon is the third installment in our series "Counter/Culture." The Scripture reading is from Genesis 12:2-3 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on August 30, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Satisfying Faith. Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript. Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced): Tim Keller, The Reason For God.Glen Scrivener, The Air We Breathe.David Bentley Hart, Atheist Delusions. I'd love to connect with you! Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

    You Have A Bad Track Record: Christian History

  4. Aug 26

    You Are Too Restrictive: Christian Prohibitions

    Christians seem odd. Our odd views are counter culture. However, let us respond to our critics in a way that counters their own cultural narrative about Christianity. What if the very thing you find concerning ends up offering you far more hope than you ever dared dream? How can answers to the challenge of critics counter the cultural narrative about us, and offer hope to all? The sermon today is titled "You Are Too Restrictive," dealing with the claim that Christianity is a straightjacket, restricting our freedom. This sermon is the second installment in our series "Counter/Culture." The Scripture reading is from Romans 6:17-18 & 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on August 23, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Satisfying Faith. Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript. Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced): Tim Keller, The Reason For God.Sam Wells, "You Are Not Your Own." Sermon.Allan Noble. You Are Not Your Own. I'd love to connect with you! Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

    You Are Too Restrictive: Christian Prohibitions

  5. Aug 24

    You Are Too Closed-Minded: Christian Exclusivism

    Christians seem odd. Our odd views are counter culture. However, let us respond to our critics in a way that counters their own cultural narrative about Christianity. What if the very thing you find concerning ends up offering you far more hope than you ever dared dream? How can answers to the challenge of critics counter the cultural narrative about us, and offer hope to all? The sermon today is titled "You Are Too Closed-Minded," dealing with the claim that Jesus is the only way to God. This sermon is the first installment in our series "Counter/Culture." Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on August 16, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Satisfying Faith. Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript. Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced): Tim Keller, The Reason For God. Tim Keller, “One Way or Many?" Sermon, Redeemer Presbyterian Church (Dec 14, 1997).William Lane Craig, "Is Jesus the Only Way To God?" Youtube video.Philip Ryken, How Can Jesus Be The Only Way? Modern Reformation (Aug 2, 2007). I'd love to connect with you! Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

    You Are Too Closed-Minded: Christian Exclusivism

  6. Aug 23

    Proposing A Model

    As a Christian, I believe God makes sense. I start with beauty and goodness. What I find most interesting and lovely, what I find most good and pleasing, is the story in which God is the center. Could it also possibly be true? Join me as I share why our deepest longings connect us with the heart of the story of God. The sermon today is titled "Proposing A Model." This sermon is the eleventh installment in our series "Why God Makes Sense." Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on July 26, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Satisfying Faith. Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript. Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced): Thank you for listening! I'd love to connect with you! Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

    Proposing A Model

  7. Aug 22

    The Jesus Question

    As a Christian, I believe God makes sense. I start with beauty and goodness. What I find most interesting and lovely, what I find most good and pleasing, is the story in which God is the center. Could it also possibly be true? Join me as I share why our deepest longings connect us with the heart of the story of God. The sermon today is titled "The Jesus Question." This sermon is the tenth installment in our series "Why God Makes Sense." Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on July 19, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Satisfying Faith. Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript. Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced): Thank you for listening! I'd love to connect with you! Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

    The Jesus Question

  8. Aug 22

    Echoes

    As a Christian, I believe God makes sense. I start with beauty and goodness. What I find most interesting and lovely, what I find most good and pleasing, is the story in which God is the center. Could it also possibly be true? Join me as I share why our deepest longings connect us with the heart of the story of God. The sermon today is titled "Echoes." This sermon is the ninth installment in our series "Why God Makes Sense." This lesson is based on the book of Ecclesiastes. Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on July 12, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Satisfying Faith. Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript. Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced): Thank you for listening! I'd love to connect with you! Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

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Everyone I know longs for genuine happiness, lasting peace, real beauty, ultimate purpose, and honest, sincere and overwhelming love. I want you to know that Jesus came so that you can experience rich, abundant life and overwhelming love! Join me, Nathan Guy, preaching minister for the West Side Church of Christ in Searcy, Arkansas, as I share my passion for Jesus Christ in weekly teachings, conduct exciting interviews with other ministers, authors and church leaders, and discuss things learned along the way. Each episode will offer a recent sermon or interview with inspiring guests intended to encourage you in your faith formation as disciples of Jesus Christ. In addition, I will link to further resources such as a discussion guide, points to ponder, and recommended resources. You can watch these sermons and find more resources at nathanguy.com, follow me @nathanpguy and subscribe to my weekly e-mail at nathanguy.substack.com.

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  • Creator
    Nathan Guy
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    374
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Life on the West Side
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    Life on the West Side

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