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Join us for the latest installment in our Genesis summer series. As Jacob acquiesces to old age he must come to terms with the sorrows and failures of his past, and realizing that God has never given up on him, he finally lives into his calling and passes on his legacy. The post Podcast – GENESIS: Reckoned As Mine appeared first on West Seattle Christian Church.

This week we take an in-depth look at what happens with Jacob heads back to see his brother Esau after 20 years. As we do that we’ll examine what happens when we take our gifting and calling and extend them in the wrong direction…but also what can happen when we use them for God’s purposes and come back home to … Read More → The post Podcast – GENESIS: When Prodigals Return appeared first on West Seattle Christian Church.

This episode marks the transition in our Genesis summer series from Abraham to his son Isaac. As we follow the beginning of his story we are prompted with the question: where and when do we trust that God’s promises are being worked out in our life? The post Podcast – GENESIS: Trust God appeared first on West Seattle Christian Church.

As we continue our Genesis summer series, we follow the story as Abraham’s servant goes on a journey in search of a wife for Isaac…someone who fits the family mold of radical hospitality. The post Podcast – GENESIS: Radical Hospitality appeared first on West Seattle Christian Church.

We’re in the midst of our Genesis summer series. Abraham has a particular understanding about God. And his faith enables him, in the midst of something unbelievable – to stand there and say: “God I believe you will show up, and I’ll trust in that until you do show up.” In other words – God always shows up. The question is…will … Read More → The post Podcast – GENESIS: Here I Am appeared first on West Seattle Christian Church.

This week in our Genesis series we see how God’s plan in and through the person of Jesus goes all the way back to Abraham and Sarah – as he taught them how to humble themselves so that others could become more. The post Podcast – GENESIS: Make Others More appeared first on West Seattle Christian Church.

As we continue our journey through Genesis we follow Abram as he learns what expected of the kind of leader God wants for his family. The post Podcast – GENESIS: A New Kind Of Family appeared first on West Seattle Christian Church.

In this episode of our Genesis summer series we take a deeper look at the story of Noah and his sons, post-flood, and what is going on at the Tower of Babel. Humanity holds the power of destruction or redemption in its hands, which is also tied to questions and choices about the direction they will take in life, both literally and spiritually – … Read More → The post Podcast – GENESIS: East Or West? appeared first on West Seattle Christian Church.

In this episode of our Genesis summer series we get out the microscope and take a look below the surface of the story of Noah and the flood. In particular, we take a look at what the author of this story meant when they wrote it and come up with some interesting questions about righteous living, the legacies we leave, … Read More → The post Podcast – GENESIS: Righteous Legacies appeared first on West Seattle Christian Church.

This week we move further into the story of Genesis and look at how we are made for relationship and integrity both with our Creator and each other, and how shame enters the story and makes a mess of things. There is hope however, in learning how to say, “Enough!” The post Podcast – GENESIS: Enough Is Enough appeared first on West Seattle Christian Church.

Welcome to our Summer Series for 2021…GENESIS! Encounter the good story again, for the first time. In this episode we examine the structure, rhythms and cadences of this creation poem and discover that we are not defined by what we do…but who we are. The post Podcast – GENESIS: Treasure in the Middle appeared first on West Seattle Christian Church.

Encounter the good story again, for the first time. Take a fresh look at the poetic creation narrative that changed the course of history and the life-changing stories of faith that are integral to our own. Because what you believe about how the story begins and how the story ends is critical to how you live out your faith right now – today … Read More → The post Podcast – GENESIS: Evening & Morning appeared first on West Seattle Christian Church.

The conclusion of our Salt + Light series focuses on Jesus’ words at the end of his Sermon on the Mount. He asks us, his listeners, whether or not we will do what he says and follow the narrow path in life. If we do, the proof is in the character and integrity of our inner life and the fruit … Read More → The post Podcast – Salt & Light: Christmas Tree Christians appeared first on West Seattle Christian Church.

The entire point of “salt & light” is to be a positive, beautiful, force for good (kalos) in the world. Your good deeds must not only be good in quality, but Jesus is teaching us that they are best when unexpected, captivating and provoke curiosity. He’s also pointedly teaching that a Christian who doesn’t engage in the functions of salt … Read More → The post Podcast – Salt & Light: Beautiful + Captivating appeared first on West Seattle Christian Church.

When Jesus says we are salt and light, he is training us to understand that we have two responsibilities in the world…to shine light so that people can see. And to prevent decay. Join us for our Salt + Light series and learn what it means to be salty and bright. The post Podcast – Salt & Light: Justice, Evangelism and Love appeared first on West Seattle Christian Church.

How come some actions of the Christian life are more appropriately carried out by ourselves, while others should be carried out public? The main thing is learning some evaluation skills about our motivations and intentions. The post Podcast – Salt & Light: Righteous Intent appeared first on West Seattle Christian Church.

When Jesus tells the crowds they are the salt of the earth and the light of the world, he’s talking to us. But he’s not saying we need to achieve remarkable accomplishments. He is saying that ordinary folk doing ordinary, everyday actions are delivering the most vital, essential ingredients that the world needs. The post Podcast – Salt & Light: Be Ordinary appeared first on West Seattle Christian Church.

The resurrection is God saying to us, “I will help you. I will save you. And I’ll do it again and again. However much it takes. Join us this Easter 2021 and discover A Better Life. One filled with purpose…and the power of the resurrection. The post Podcast – Easter Sunday: A Better Life appeared first on West Seattle Christian Church.

Sometimes we act in ways that harmful and destructive to ourselves and others. Whether you’re on the giving or receiving end, Jesus has some deep wisdom when he prays “deliver us from evil and lead us not into temptation.” Join us as we wrap up our ReSET series as we seek joy and strength for the journey. The post Podcast – ReSET: Lead & Deliver Us appeared first on West Seattle Christian Church.

Forgivness is difficult. Today we’ll break it down a little bit while covering some of the mistakes we make in our thinking when it come to “Us” versus “Them” mentality. In the end, Jesus boils it down to receiving love and then being able to pour out love to others. The post Podcast – ReSET: Keep Us Forgiven appeared first on West Seattle Christian Church.