Westside Podcast

Westside Community Church
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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.   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

  1. 1d ago

    God Isn’t Finished With You Yet | The Wild Work of God

    Send us Fan Mail Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resources Join us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about how God Isn’t Finished With You Yet.  #godsnotdone #yourenotdone #godswork #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2026sermon #churchonline #gabekolstad Westside is a place made up of real people from all walks of life. We are a “come as you are” church that strives to be a safe place for people to investigate faith. No matter your story, questions, doubts or struggles, we’re glad you’re here today. LINKS & RESOURCES: SUBSCRIBE to always see our content and let us reach more people for Jesus: https://www.youtube.com/westsidecommu... To support this ministry and help us o reach people all around the world click here: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.c... STAY CONNECTED: Website: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westsidecommunitychurch/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx/

    God Isn’t Finished With You Yet | The Wild Work of God

  2. 6d ago

    A Psychologist Explains Why Helping Others Actually Fixes Your Anxiety

    Send us Fan Mail What if the cure for your anxiety, your loneliness, or that loop of negative thoughts isn't more self-care, but stepping outside of yourself entirely? This week on Midweek Motivation, Jess sits down with Nancy, a psychologist and coach, to unpack what the research actually says about what happens in your brain when you serve others. Turns out, the science lines up perfectly with what God designed us for all along. Discover: Why self-focus mirrors what psychologists call "mental rumination" (a nice way of saying obsessing)How compassionate acts activate your brain's reward centers and create a reinforcing loopThe difference between "fluctuating happiness" and "authentic, durable happiness"Why self-transcendence is negatively correlated with depression, anxiety, and obsessive thoughtsHow to get your kids outside of themselves and shift their perspective for years to comeThe spectrum from codependency to extreme independence, and where healthy interdependence livesA practical local resource for one-off volunteer opportunities (no long-term commitment required) We live in a culture that says "you do you." But the research, and scripture, both point to something deeper: we were made to be intertwined. Like Redwood trees whose roots hold each other up through every storm, our wellbeing is connected to how we show up for the people around us. Key Takeaways: Serving others releases dopamine and serotonin, creating a reinforcing loop in your brain's reward centersSelf-transcendence is protective against depression, anxiety, and obsessive thinkingYou don't need grand gestures. Holding a door or sharing a lunch counts.Modeling altruism for your kids can shift their worldview for decadesTake care of yourself AND others. Interdependence, not codependence. Question for you to think about: What's one small thing you could do this week to step outside of your own head and into someone else's day? If this reframed something for you, share it with a friend who's been stuck in their own head lately. Drop a comment and let us know how you're putting this into practice. Subscribe so you never miss a Midweek Motivation. Scriptures referenced: The Greatest Commandment (love God, love others as yourself) Series tie-in: Serving series at Westside Community Church Local resource: Hands On Portland: handsonportland.org SUBSCRIBE to always see our content and let us reach more people for Jesus: https://www.youtube.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx?sub_confirmation=1 Give to support this ministry and help us reach people all around the world: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/give Website: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westsidecommunitychurch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx #MidweekMotivation #MentalHealth #ServingOthers #WestsideCommunityChurch #Anxiety #Psychology #ChristianFaith #DurableHappiness #Community #BrainScience

    A Psychologist Explains Why Helping Others Actually Fixes Your Anxiety

  3. Aug 12

    EVERYTHING CHANGED

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when a man who was homeless and planning to end his life gets stopped by a stranger at a bus stop? This week on Midweek Motivation, Jess sits down with Ben and Monica Morrow, a married couple at Westside who carry two very different stories of pain, transformation, and the kind of change that only God can produce. If you've ever wondered whether people can actually change, this conversation might convince you. Discover: How a stranger's prayer at a bus stop became the turning point in Ben's lifeWhy it took 10 years after that moment for Ben to call himself a ChristianMonica's journey of searching for healing in all the wrong places before finding GodWhat Men's Alliance and Women's Alliance at Westside have done for their growthWhy they believe change isn't a destination but a daily, active choice Transformation isn't instant, and it's rarely clean. Ben and Monica are honest about that. But what God has built in them, in their marriage, in their family, and in their daily choices is evidence that real change doesn't require you to have it all together first. Sometimes it starts with one prayer you didn't expect. Key Takeaways: Change is inevitable. The question is what direction you'll change in.God doesn't waste your pain. He makes purpose out of it.Community accelerates transformation. You weren't meant to do this alone.You don't have to fix yourself before God can start working.Saying yes once can set an entire life on a different trajectory. Question for you to think about: What if the change you've given up on is closer than you think, and the only thing standing between you and it is one decision to lean in? If this encouraged you, share it with someone who needs to hear it this week. Drop a comment with your story. And make sure you subscribe so you never miss a Midweek Motivation. SUBSCRIBE to always see our content and let us reach more people for Jesus: https://www.youtube.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx?sub_confirmation=1 Give to support this ministry and help us reach people all around the world: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/give Website: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westsidecommunitychurch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx

    EVERYTHING CHANGED

  4. Aug 10

    God, Can You Heal Me? | God, Can You Help Me?

    Send us Fan Mail Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resources Join us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about our Lord who heals.  #peace #godcanyouhelpme #thegodwhoseesme #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2026sermon #churchonline #gabekolstad Westside is a place made up of real people from all walks of life. We are a “come as you are” church that strives to be a safe place for people to investigate faith. No matter your story, questions, doubts or struggles, we’re glad you’re here today. LINKS & RESOURCES: SUBSCRIBE to always see our content and let us reach more people for Jesus: https://www.youtube.com/westsidecommu... To support this ministry and help us o reach people all around the world click here: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.c... STAY CONNECTED: Website: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westsidecommunitychurch/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx/

    God, Can You Heal Me? | God, Can You Help Me?

  5. Aug 5

    The Scoreboard You're Reading Might Be the Wrong One

    Send us Fan Mail What do you do when "past performance predicts future performance" starts to feel like a life sentence? This week, Gabe Kolstad unpacks the one shift that can take you from hopelessness to hope, even when your external circumstances haven't changed. He shares a real story from Westside of a man who walked in devastated and was visibly transformed just weeks later, then walks through 2 Corinthians 4 to reveal what might be happening behind the scenes of your struggle. Discover: Why the business rule "past performance predicts future performance" is the wrong lens for your lifeThe difference between your external scoreboard and your internal oneWhat Paul meant when he said our light and momentary troubles are achieving eternal gloryHow to fix your eyes on what's unseen when the visible feels overwhelmingA practical mindset shift you can make today Sometimes the worst seasons produce the strongest internal growth. If your life doesn't look like a win right now, this episode might reframe everything. The scoreboard you've been reading might not be the one that actually counts. Key Takeaways: You are not your own source of hopeExternal loss does not mean internal lossWhat you can't see might be more real than what you canHope is expectation, and expectation can be redirectedGod works in, through, and behind the hard stuff Question for you to think about: What if you stopped keeping score by what's visible and started paying attention to what God is building inside of you? If this hit home, share it with someone who needs it this week. Drop a comment and tell us how you're processing this. Subscribe so you never miss a Midweek Motivation. Scriptures referenced: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18, Psalm 121, Jeremiah 29:11 Series: Hope and Future at Westside Community Church SUBSCRIBE to always see our content and let us reach more people for Jesus: https://www.youtube.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx?sub_confirmation=1 Give to support this ministry and help us reach people all around the world: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/give Website: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westsidecommunitychurch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx

    The Scoreboard You're Reading Might Be the Wrong One

  6. Aug 3

    When Your Faith is Being Tested | God, Can You Help Me?

    Send us Fan Mail Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resources Join us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about When Your Faith is Being Tested.  #peace #godcanyouhelpme #thegodwhoseesme #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2026sermon #churchonline #gabekolstad Westside is a place made up of real people from all walks of life. We are a “come as you are” church that strives to be a safe place for people to investigate faith. No matter your story, questions, doubts or struggles, we’re glad you’re here today. LINKS & RESOURCES: SUBSCRIBE to always see our content and let us reach more people for Jesus: https://www.youtube.com/westsidecommu... To support this ministry and help us o reach people all around the world click here: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.c... STAY CONNECTED: Website: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westsidecommunitychurch/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx/

    When Your Faith is Being Tested | God, Can You Help Me?

  7. Jul 29

    The Surgery God Stopped, Losing a Husband, and Peace Beyond Understanding

    Send us Fan Mail Both of them knew something was wrong, but neither could name it. The surgery was scheduled. The doctors were ready. But there was no peace. The morning of the operation, a blood clot sent David to the ER instead of the operating table. The surgeon came to their room and told them he would have lost David in surgery. That was the answer: the missing peace was God saying no. This week on Midweek Motivation, Jess sits down with Rita, a long-time Westside member who walked through her husband's cancer diagnosis, years of treatment, full-time caregiving, and ultimately David's passing earlier this year. Rita shares how Philippians 4 became the anchor she carried into every doctor's appointment, every scan result, and every hard day, and how peace became something she could access even when the world said she shouldn't be okay. Scriptures referenced: Philippians 4:4-9, Matthew 6:25-34, Psalm 139 This conversation ties into Pastor Ken's weekend message on peace at Westside Community Church. CONNECT WITH WESTSIDE Website: https://www.westsidechurch.cc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WestsideCommunityChurchpdx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westsidepdx Sunday Services: 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM NEED PRAYER? https://www.westsidechurch.cc/prayer

    The Surgery God Stopped, Losing a Husband, and Peace Beyond Understanding

  8. Jul 27

    God, I Need Peace | God, Can You Help Me?

    Send us Fan Mail Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resources Join us as Ken Wooten brings us a message about asking, God, I need peace.  #peace #godcanyouhelpme #thegodwhoseesme #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2026sermon #churchonline #kenwooten Westside is a place made up of real people from all walks of life. We are a “come as you are” church that strives to be a safe place for people to investigate faith. No matter your story, questions, doubts or struggles, we’re glad you’re here today. LINKS & RESOURCES: SUBSCRIBE to always see our content and let us reach more people for Jesus: https://www.youtube.com/westsidecommu... To support this ministry and help us o reach people all around the world click here: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.c... STAY CONNECTED: Website: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westsidecommunitychurch/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx/

    God, I Need Peace | God, Can You Help Me?
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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.   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

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  • Creator
    Westside Community Church
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    512
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Westside Podcast
  • Show Website
    Westside Podcast