Westside Stories

Atlanta Westside Presbyterian Church
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Westside Stories: building community and connection one story at a time. Real stories from ordinary believers walking with an extraordinary God, trying to find a spark of light in a dark world. Each episode brings you honest conversations about struggle, hope, and faith that grows a little at a time, told by people from the Westside community and beyond. Whether you've been here since day one or you're just discovering us, you're welcome. Our hope is that you leave every episode feeling a little more known, seen, loved, and heard. New episodes every Wednesday at 5:00 am.

  1. 3d ago

    Kelly Ingram

    Kelly Ingram shares her four-year journey with stage four appendix cancer, the fear and hope she's lived between since her diagnosis in 2022, and what it's meant to trust God's purpose even in the unknown. This is a story about wrestling honestly with suffering and finding that God is still writing something redemptive. Today's question: What is preoccupying your mind? Where is your treasure today, the American dream, or the things of the Lord? Today's challenge: Reach out to someone who's experiencing physical illness, by text, call, or email. Let them know you care for them and that they're not alone, and bring their suffering before God.

    Kelly Ingram

  2. Sep 30

    Kathy & Vann Cleveland

    Kathy and Vann Cleveland have been married 43 years, and they have prayed some of the hardest prayers a parent can pray. In this episode, they share about the five years they spent walking with their son Cody through mental health struggles, addiction, and a long search for help. They talk honestly about praying for healing that didn't come the way they hoped, the anger and questions that followed, and how Proverbs 3:5 became Vann's life verse. They also share how peace settled in, how their marriage and faith held, and how they now sit with other families walking through similar pain. This is a story of God's power made perfect in weakness, and of what it looks like to keep the faith when you're devastated. Content advisory: This episode includes the loss of a child and the topic of suicide. Please use your discretion on when and where you listen. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. You can also visit our care page at atlantawestside.org/care. Today's question: How is God calling you to trust him even in those long unanswered prayers? Today's challenge: Do what we often don't want to do. Get on your knees before the Lord and ask him to bestow upon you a robust faith, one that lasts through the highest of celebrations and the lowest of valleys.

    Kathy & Vann Cleveland

  3. Sep 23

    Myles Southern

    Myles Southern, an Army Reserves captain and Westside member, shares his story of deployment to Europe, just months into marriage, and the fear, waiting, and isolation that came with it. Myles opens up about what it looked like to stay connected to his wife Caroline and his community across an ocean, why prayer felt impossible for a season, and how the Psalms became a low-barrier way back to God when he had nothing else to offer. This is a story about loneliness, the discipline of vulnerability, and a community that carried his wife and marriage through the distance. Today's question: What do you run to when things get hard, rather than pursuing the comfort of the Lord? Today's challenge: Read and reflect on a Psalm. If you don't know where to start, try the Psalm that matches today's date. New episodes of Westside Stories release every Wednesday at 5:00 am.

    Myles Southern

  4. Sep 16

    Doug & Jenna Teachey

    Sixteen years ago, Doug Teachey was on a routine work trip in Montgomery, Alabama when a forklift ran him over, pinning him for nearly an hour. He lost his leg and wouldn't walk again for seven years. In this episode—shared publicly for the first time—Doug and Jenna talk honestly about what that accident did to their marriage, their faith, and their family. Jenna speaks candidly about her anger at God, the exhaustion of becoming a caregiver overnight, and a grief she still carries. Doug talks about relearning who he was in a body—and an identity—he no longer recognized. What they've found isn't an explanation for why it happened. It's something steadier: a God who didn't remove the suffering, but never left them in it. Content note: this episode includes specific, difficult details about the accident. Please use discretion in choosing when and where you listen. Questions to reflect on: Where are you trying to do life on your own right now?What do you need to honestly share with the Lord today?This week's challenge: Move toward someone in your community who has a real need you can support. It doesn't have to be a big act. As Doug and Jenna's story reminds us, being present with someone is often the greatest gift you can give. New episodes of Westside Stories release every Wednesday morning at 5:00 AM.

    Doug & Jenna Teachey

  5. Sep 13

    Season 5 Trailer

    Welcome to Westside Stories Season 5, where we build community and connection one story at a time. This season, you'll hear honest stories from ordinary people walking through real struggle and finding genuine hope. These are stories of suffering met with hope, faith that grows a little at a time, and grief and joy carried alongside people who know exactly what that feels like, all pointing to a God who keeps showing up. Ten episodes drop every Wednesday at 5:00a, and trust us, you won't want to miss a single one. Whether you've been part of the Westside Stories community for years or you're just discovering it, this season is for you. We've been praying for you, and we believe you'll leave more known, seen, and loved than when you came in. Thank you for listening!

  6. 12/24/2025

    Advent Edition: Becca Hermes

    Today, Campus Outreach International Women’s Development Director, Samantha Roberts, is joined by Westside member, Becca Hermes. Becca opens up about the ache of the unknown, the tension between hope and heartbreak, and the slow work of finding contentment when nothing feels certain. Through her story, she reflects on God’s perfect timing and the tender ways He holds her even when the path ahead is unclear. This Westside Stories Advent series is designed to help you walk through the season with intentionality. As you hear how God is inviting our community into waiting, patience, and long-suffering, our prayer is that you are reminded that you are not alone.

    Advent Edition: Becca Hermes

  7. 12/21/2025

    Advent Edition: Weston Straka

    Today, Campus Outreach International Women’s Development Director, Samantha Roberts, is joined by Westside member, Weston Straka. Weston reflects on the seasons where anger toward the Lord felt overwhelming, and yet how Jesus continued to meet him—not with shame, but as a steady, faithful friend. His story is an honest reminder that waiting is often marked by questions, grief, and massive uncertainty, but also by a God who does not leave us alone in it.  This Westside Stories Advent series is designed to help you walk through the season with intentionality. As you hear how God is inviting our community into waiting, patience, and long-suffering, our prayer is that you are reminded that you are not alone.

    Advent Edition: Weston Straka

  8. 12/17/2025

    Advent Edition: Molly Delaney

    Today, Campus Outreach International Women’s Development Director, Samantha Roberts, is joined by Westside member, Molly Delaney. Molly reflects on the slow, sometimes unclear days of discerning where God is leading her, and how she’s learning to search for hope even when the path ahead feels uncertain. She’s discovering how to serve the Lord right where she is, trusting that He is already at work in the unseen places. This Westside Stories Advent series is designed to help you walk through the season with intentionality. As you hear how God is inviting our community into waiting, patience, and long-suffering, our prayer is that you are reminded that you are not alone.

    Advent Edition: Molly Delaney
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4.7
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About

Westside Stories: building community and connection one story at a time. Real stories from ordinary believers walking with an extraordinary God, trying to find a spark of light in a dark world. Each episode brings you honest conversations about struggle, hope, and faith that grows a little at a time, told by people from the Westside community and beyond. Whether you've been here since day one or you're just discovering us, you're welcome. Our hope is that you leave every episode feeling a little more known, seen, loved, and heard. New episodes every Wednesday at 5:00 am.

Information

  • Creator
    Atlanta Westside Presbyterian Church
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Atlanta Westside Presbyterian Church
  • Show Website
    Westside Stories

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