West Side's Podcast

Memorizing scripture is the most valuable thing a Christian can do! Memorizing God's Word is mandatory for survival! 

We are hearers of the word AND doers of the word! 

On this episode of The Rest of the Sermon we share about our time in Monroe, Georgia as we visited and gathered with the rest of our Grace Family! Plus, we've always got some fun would you rather questions and we take a deep dive into Comedians and Late Night Talk Show Hosts. This episode is Sponsored by: Matt Phillips at First Choice Insurance 573-686-2870 mphillips@fcins.net Smart Marketing 573-840-0334 https://getsmart.marketing/

Martin Luther King Jr. Is Social Media Redeemable? Real answers about Bible Memorization And of course, Would you Rather Check it out! This episode is Sponsored by: Matt Phillips at First Choice Insurance 573-686-2870 mphillips@fcins.net Smart Marketing 573-840-0334 https://getsmart.marketing/

Jason, Nikki, and Adam discuss our new Dwell Series and what it is to meditate on God's Word! Plus, there is always some great "Would you Rather" question and answers.  Take a listen and let us know what you think in the comments! This episode is Sponsored by: Matt Phillips at First Choice Insurance 573-686-2870 mphillips@fcins.net Smart Marketing 573-840-0334 https://getsmart.marketing/

Christians move from infancy to maturity by meditating on God's Word. "DWELL" is our word for 2023.  We wants God's word to find it's home in us and us in it. 

We gave you the most content ever this week! We chase a lot of squirrels and discuss our New Year resolutions, rhythms, words, and plans! PLUS we cover our new Dwell series a bit and talk about why it's so important.  Check it out! This episode is Sponsored by: Matt Phillips at First Choice Insurance 573-686-2870 mphillips@fcins.net Smart Marketing 573-840-0334 https://getsmart.marketing/

Disciples are developed by dwelling in God's Word! DWELL! That's our word for 2023! Let the Word of God dwell richly in us and make a home there! 

The Word became flesh and dwelt among us! Advice tells us to "behave" but the Good News of Christmas tells us to "Believe"!

We cover it all from conspiracy theories to cost of sodas, watching TV with captions and the big one..... How do you talk to your kids about Santa?!?!?! Take a listen and as always, answer all the questions in the comments! We love you West Side! We hope you'll join us for Christmas Eve and Christmas! This episode is Sponsored by: Matt Phillips at First Choice Insurance 573-686-2870 mphillips@fcins.net Smart Marketing 573-840-0334 https://getsmart.marketing/

Humility. The life of John the Baptist is one who knows who he isn't, who he is because of who God says he is, and who Christ is. Advent teaches us Humility. We need a savior and Christ was born to save us. 

Repent is the word of Advent! Repentance is not just turning from our sin but turning to the greater love of God! John the Baptist's life teaches us in order to receive Jesus we must first repent! 

Take a listen as we discuss what to do in the midst of God's silence, why Christmas is on December 25th, how to be separate from the culture during the Holidays, and our favorite parts of Christmas and the Advent season! PLUS make sure to comment and tell us what you would title Jason's book that he hasn't written.... yet! If he selects your title, he promises to not pay you anything! This episode is Sponsored by: Matt Phillips at First Choice Insurance 573-686-2870 mphillips@fcins.net Smart Marketing 573-840-0334 https://getsmart.marketing/

Did you know that the blank page in your bible between the old testament and the new testament represents 400 years of silence? That during that time no one on earth had recieved a new revelation from the Lord.   God's silence was finally broken by sending an angel to Zachariah.  The angel says that they have heard his prayers.... wow! What a beautiful way to end the silence.   Our Big Idea is this: God's silence does not equal God's absence.   Our God is always present and at work.  And when He is silent, it is way more about us than Him.  What do we do in the midst of the silence?

Take a listen as we recap The Upper Room Series and dive into Hearing God in Prayer.  Plus... If you listen for the banter, we brought the banter. Did you know Jason wanted to be Kevin Federline? This episode is Sponsored by: Matt Phillips at First Choice Insurance 573-686-2870 mphillips@fcins.net Smart Marketing 573-840-0334 https://getsmart.marketing/

As we close our series, "The Upper Room", we take a minute and look back at all the things that God has done through this series, and OH MY GOODNESS! What a blessing! All because we "took the next step." When we look at John 17 we see Jesus pray. We can learn so much from his prayer. We see Jesus prays for himself, he prays for believers, and then prays for non-believers. The primary way that God forms us into disciples is through prayer, and communication is key to every relationship; Our relationship with God is no different!

Even in the midst of suffering, an upper room disciple can be filled with joy, love, and peace! 

Upper Room Disciples live holy lives because the Holy Spirit lives in them. 

What in our lives is separate and distinct from the world?  How do you feel and process conviction and condemnation? Would you rather cook the holiday meal or clean it up?   Let us know in the comments! This episode is Sponsored by: Matt Phillips at First Choice Insurance 573-686-2870 mphillips@fcins.net Smart Marketing 573-840-0334 https://getsmart.marketing/

Christians are hated by the enemy. But...What is persecution? What is radical obedience? And how do we live lives set apart from the world?! Take a listen as we discuss the heavy AND the Holidays! This episode is Sponsored by: Matt Phillips at First Choice Insurance 573-686-2870 mphillips@fcins.net Smart Marketing 573-840-0334 https://getsmart.marketing/