Westside Community Church Podcast

Josh (Investment Advisor Representative at Holden Wealth Management) and Rene Holden (GriefShare Coach at Westside) talk with John about the importance of handling money in a God-honoring way. They share practical ways to improve in the areas of communicating about money, budgeting and preparing for the unexpected.

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EveryDollar App

Dave Ramsey Resources

Discover how biblical principles can transform your marriage finances and eliminate money stress forever. Learn proven strategies for Christian couples to manage money together, create financial unity, and build lasting prosperity through biblical stewardship.

Thank you to Josh and Rene Holden for this message.

Dave Ramsey Website

This week, John is joined by Jennifer Sears from Hope Resource Center and Courtney Pruet (Family and Community Minister) for a compassionate conversation about pursuing biblical purity, navigating failure, and finding the grace and restoration God offers when we fall short.

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Hope Resource Center

Astronauts of Lawrence County

The Bix7 Race

Buffalo Bill

Learn how to guard your heart, recognize warning signs before it's too late, and experience the freedom that comes from living according to God's design. Discover that sexual purity isn't just about following rules but about protecting yourself and others while experiencing true joy and freedom. For those who have fallen, find hope in God's sufficient grace and complete restoration.

What does the Bible really say about work? In this episode, John Robertson, Nate May (Associate Pastor and Elementary Coordinator) and Tommy Richardson (Owner of Fish Window Cleaners) dive into the benefits of hard work and how God uses ordinary work to make an eternal impact.

Discover how to find divine purpose in your daily work and transform your career into a mission field. This biblical perspective on work reveals why God created humans to work from the very beginning, placing Adam in paradise to tend the Garden of Eden. Learn how work develops character, enables generosity, and provides unique opportunities to share Christ's love with coworkers.

Have you ever been at a crossroads trying to make a tough decision? Is everyday decision-fatigue getting in the way of your joy? Join John, Jimmy Cain (Retired Minister of South Union Christian Church) and Claudia Mitchell (Counselor, Author and Speaker) give great insight into how to make God-honoring decisions everyday.

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Book Resource List

Wise Decisions Worksheet

This message explores essential Christian principles for daily living, including how to guard your heart and mind from spiritual distractions, practice intentional kindness as compassion in action, and seek wise counsel for better decision making. 

Take a trip back to the ’80s with John and Byron Williams, Senior Minister at Ellettsville Christian Church, as they share parts of the story of how their friendship began. You’ll laugh along the way—but don’t miss the meaningful moments and wisdom they unpack throughout the episode.

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About Byron Williams

Learn about the four essential characteristics of godly friends: seeking God together, practicing honest communication, demonstrating unwavering loyalty, and helping each other grow spiritually. Understand why walking with wise friends leads to wisdom while companionship with fools brings harm, and discover practical ways to evaluate and improve your current relationships.