Evergreen Church Podcast

In this passage, the Apostle Paul speaks directly to a confused and drifting church—reminding them, and us, of the only way we can truly be accepted by God. It’s a powerful confrontation that gets to the heart of the gospel: What kind of person does God accept? How do we live in the freedom and power of the Spirit, rather than falling back into relying on our own efforts?

If you've ever wrestled with questions about grace, faith, or what it means to walk with God day by day, this message is for you.

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

In a world where Christian leaders seem to fall from grace with alarming regularity, what does Galatians 2 teach us about leadership, integrity, and staying true to the gospel? In this message, we examine one of the most intense confrontations in the New Testament: Paul publicly rebuking Peter, not over scandal or heresy, but a subtle drift that threatened the very heart of the gospel. What Peter did may have seemed small, but it had big consequences. Discover how this ancient moment speaks directly to our modern church culture, and how we can build our lives on the only unshakable foundation: Christ alone. 

In Galatians 2, the Apostle Paul fights to ensure that the gospel isn’t lost, distorted, or withheld. This message explores how the good news of Jesus isn’t just for us—it’s meant to go through us, reaching those who haven’t yet heard. Just like a package that never reaches its destination, an undelivered gospel can’t change lives. Paul reminds us that we’re not just recipients of grace—we’re the delivery team.

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west 

In this episode, we dive into Galatians 1:11–24, where Paul recounts how the gospel he preaches didn’t come from man, but from a direct revelation of Jesus Christ. Once a fierce persecutor of the church, Paul became one of its greatest missionaries—proof that only God can transform a life so radically. The gospel isn’t just about Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection—it’s the invitation to a changed life and a mission with purpose. What purpose is God calling you to today?

In his letter to the Galatians, the Apostle Paul is confronting a crisis: the gospel of Jesus Christ was being replaced with something "new and improved." But any attempt to change the gospel only ruins it. We'll uncover the simple, unchangeable truth of the original gospel--centered on who Jesus is, what He's done, and how we receive Him. Don't fall for a counterfeit. Discover why the real gospel doesn't need an update.

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You can find out more about Hill City West's merger with Northstate Church and launch as an autonomous church this fall at evergreenboise.org.

This summer, we're diving into the book of Galatians - a bold, urgent letter that calls us back to the heart of the gospel. In a world full of performance, pressure and confusion, the letter to the Galatians reminds us that Jesus invites us to live in the freedom of the Spirit, not legalism. Discover what true gospel transformation looks like. 

Text: Galatians 1-6

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Conflict is inevitable—but how we respond reveals who we are becoming. Some of us attack head on, others avoid it altogether. But in Romans 12, Paul offers a third way: the way of Jesus. Instead of fighting fire with fire let’s fight with humility, empathy, and radical love. Whether you’ve burned bridges or buried hurt, this message offers a path forward—and shows us how to be peacemakers in a divided world.

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You can’t follow Jesus alone. Not “shouldn’t”—can’t. He calls us into community—to draw near in faith, hold fast in hope, and stir one another up in love. Because of what Jesus has done, we have full access to God—and we’re meant to walk this out together. Join us as we dive into Hebrews 10:19-25 to better learn how we as the church can follow Jesus with everything. 

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In this powerful message from our Better Together series, guest speaker Scott Lerwick, President of Boise Bible College, unpacks the theme of unity from Ephesians 4:1–7. Scott challenges us to live lives worthy of our calling by pursuing humility, gentleness, patience, and love. Unity isn’t just a goal—it’s a calling for every believer. Discover how the body of Christ is strengthened when we walk together in the Spirit, anchored by the one hope, one Lord, one faith, and one God who unites us all.

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This week we start a new series Better Together. We will explore the heart of Christian community: love. Jesus commands us in John 13:34–35 to love one another as He has loved us — a love marked by service and sacrifice. In this message, we look at what it means to start with those closest to us, doing for one what we wish we could do for everyone. We learn the difference between carrying burdens and carrying loads, and how partnering with the church builds the kind of loving community Jesus envisioned. Join us as we discover how love makes us truly better together.

Title: Love

Series: Better Together

Text: John 13:34-35

Speaker: Nick Duffel

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