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FAQs about Behind the Message:How many episodes does Behind the Message have?The podcast currently has 137 episodes available.
June 19, 2026Jawbones 4 UWhat plays into crowd dynamics?https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-media-psychology-effect/202504/the-psychology-of-crowds Goody’sGoody’s Bend — Handmade Chocolate, Popcorn, Ice Cream I Since 1984 Brant’s “Bible Reflect” Software First Soviet Astronaut in space:https://www.britannica.com/biography/Yuri-Gagarin C.S. Lewis’ response to Gagarin saying he didn’t see God in space:https://phbf.org/hamlet-looks-for-shakespeare/ C.S. Lewis said the root of every sin is pride:Reflections: THE GREATEST SIN – C.S. Lewis Institute The Chronicles of Narnia – The Last Battlehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Battle Brian Zahnd, Unseen Existenceshttps://www.ivpress.com/unseen-existences?srsltid=AfmBOopCmNKtMQZHVctZKFvYY-xU29M7aiVRzLrIdq0uRr1aX… “Baby, you got a stew going” Monty Python Holy Grailhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071853...more47minPlay
June 12, 2026Ruth, Women in Ministry and the Theology of AliensSBC Ammendment on Women in Leadershiphttps://www.christianpost.com/news/sbc-passes-amendment-banning-female-pastors-elders.html Aimee Semple Mcphersonhttps://www.foursquare.org/about/history/aimee-semple-mcpherson Women leaders in the New Testament:There are Women Pastors in the New Testament – Marg Mowczko Lycos, Netscape and Ask Jeeves (RIP)https://domain.me/search-engines-yahoo-altavista-lycos-ask-msn The Odysseyhttps://nofilmschool.com/christopher-nolan-practical-odyssey UFO’s?But What If Aliens Exist?...more52minPlay
June 05, 2026Should Pastors Have Podcasts?Should pastors have podcasts? Is following Jesus all about personal growth, or should we prioritize getting into the messy parts of life and engage with the people around us? Pastors Ben, Evan, and Lindsay hope that Behind the Message serves as a way for listeners to hear how Westside’s shared leadership works behind the scenes and gain further insight on Sunday sermons. San Antonio – Visit San Antonio, Texas | Your Guide to the Alamo City Foursquare Connect – Foursquare Connection – The Foursquare Church Rich Villodas – https://www.richvillodas.com George Washington – The Cherry Tree Myth – https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/cherry-tree-myth...more1h 17minPlay
March 20, 2026John Week 11Avocado Hand Warmers:https://www.amazon.com/Gaiatop-Rechargeable-Magnetic-Settings-Avocados/dp/B0CMQPRHDH Cigars vs. Cigarettes:https://cigarcountry.com/blog/cigars-vs-cigarettes/ Plug-In Solar Panels for OR:https://www.opb.org/article/2026/02/09/oregon-lawmakers-seek-to-shine-light-on-balcony-solar-but-safety-issue-linger/ Started talking about the message at 11:05 Foursquare disaster response in the Middle East:https://foursquaredisasterrelief.org/disasters/middle-east-response-2026/ C.S. Lewis, “Why I’m not a pacifist.”:https://www.cslewis.com/why-im-not-a-pacifist/ Cynicism as a coping mechanism:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/possibilitizing/202503/why-cynicism-feels-smart-but-can-sabotage-your-success Denial as a coping mechanism: https://www.relationalpsych.group/articles/understanding-denial-as-a-defense-mechanism Julian of Norwich:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_of_Norwich Westside’s Community Garden:https://westsidechurch.org/all-church-updates/community-garden-seed-planting/...more45minPlay
March 09, 2026John Weeks 8-9Rivalry between NZ and Australia https://nzpocketguide.com/the-new-zealand-australia-rivalry-what-you-need-to-know/ IHOP and Applebees https://franchise.ihop.com/en/applebees-co-branded-franchising/why-dual-brands...more59minPlay
February 06, 2026John Week 5What happens to the merch of the losing Super Bowl team? https://people.com/what-happens-to-losing-team-merch-after-the-super-bowl-8786961 Proper trail etiquette https://wildlandtrekking.com/blog/trail-etiquette/ Start talking about the message 13:340 Who was defeated in the winter in Russia? Napoleon? https://www.history.com/articles/napoleons-disastrous-invasion-of-russia The Paschal mystery https://iws.edu/2014/04/holy-week-14/ Prayer practice from Brian Zahnd https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6021960f4c1ff711fe8a549c/t/62e336507ae96720bd6df0fa/16590577…...more45minPlay
January 30, 2026John 4-5Started talking about the message at 13:34 Shofarhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shofar Heresies popular during the time of John’s writing: Gnosticism – https://iep.utm.edu/gnostic/Docetism – https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/docetism Davinci Codehttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0382625 “Let them”https://www.melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/ Valentine’s Dayhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Valentines-Day Seattle Seahawks are going to the Super Bowl:https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47728615/seattle-seahawks-win-los-angeles-rams-nfc-championship… What do the bars on your cell phone mean?https://nextivityinc.com/blog/what-do-the-bars-on-my-cell-phone-mean/...more51minPlay
January 16, 2026John 2 - Water to Wine, Tables FlippedJohn 2 and the Kind of “Religious” That Makes Jesus Mad. John 2 holds a paradox on purpose: the kingdom looks like extravagant grace at a wedding and uncompromising confrontation when worship becomes a gatekeeping machine. Jesus is abundant for the empty—and fiercely opposed to religious systems that keep people out while claiming God’s authority. 14:15 – Start talking about the message How early is too early to eat non-breakfast foods? https://mashable.com/article/eat-lunch-before-noon The Last Battle https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-last-battle-c-s-lewis Does Jesus ever critique Rome? Pentecostalism https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pentecostalism Different interpretations of Revelation https://africa.thegospelcoalition.org/article/4-ways-to-read-the-book-of-revelation/ Was Star Wars about the Nazi regime? https://www.history.com/articles/the-real-history-that-inspired-star-wars...more53minPlay
FAQs about Behind the Message:How many episodes does Behind the Message have?The podcast currently has 137 episodes available.