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Everest climbers don’t summit alone—they follow a sherpa who knows the route, carries the load, and won’t quit. In this week’s Midweek Motivation, Jess shows how to become a spiritual “sherpa” for your ONE across Westside’s three mountains: Jesus → Community → Mission.

You’ll learn:

• Why you can’t take people where you aren’t going (2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 4:22–24)
• How to prep like a guide—Scripture, prayer, and community (2 Timothy 2:15)
• What to do when the journey gets tough (Galatians 6:9)
• How to celebrate the summit when your ONE comes home (Luke 15:4–7)

Challenge: Who are you walking with right now? Don’t just invite them to church—walk with them, help carry the load, and celebrate when they make it.

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Join us as Pastor Gabe brings us a message about being Lost. Found. Home.

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Found people find people. Today, Jess walks you through a simple, practical way to prepare your testimony so you can share Jesus with confidence—without needing a “dramatic” story. We’ll reflect on where God has shown up, pray for boldness, make room for divine interruptions, and use a 3-step framework to keep your story clear and impactful.

In this episode:

• Why preparation ≠ perfection (1 Peter 3:15)
• Reflection prompts to spot God’s fingerprints in your life
• How to pray for courage, words, and opportunities (2 Timothy 1:7)
• Making space to be interruptible like Jesus
• The BLESS rhythm (Begin, Listen, Eat, Serve, Share)
• A simple 3-step testimony: Before → How Jesus met me → Now

Challenge: Write a short, 2–3 minute version of your story. Share it with a trusted friend for feedback—then share it with someone who needs encouragement this week.

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Join us as Stephen Radie brings us a message Joining the Search Party.

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Westside is a place made up of real people from all walks of life. We are a “come as you are” church that strives to be a safe place for people to investigate faith. No matter your story, questions, doubts or struggles, we’re glad you’re here today.

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This week on the Midweek Motivation Podcast, Pastor Gabe continues our For the One series with a powerful message on building courage for life’s toughest battles. Drawing from Joshua 1:9 and the story of David in 1 Samuel, he shares six disciplines that can help you strengthen your heart, overcome discouragement, and face your valleys with bold faith.

Discover practical steps to double down on good input, integrate insights into daily life, set clear intentions, evaluate honestly, own your wins, and hold a vision beyond the valley. You’ll walk away with tools to shift your mindset, renew your strength, and live out your calling with courage.

Discover:

• How to cultivate a courageous heart in the middle of battles
• Why courage often requires sacrifice of comfort, convenience, and control
• Practical disciplines to build resilience and hope
• What it looks like to evaluate your growth and celebrate your wins
• How to hold onto a vision beyond the valley you’re in

When battles feel overwhelming, you don’t have to give up—you can strengthen your heart in the Lord and rise with courage.

Key Takeaways

• Courage isn’t natural—it’s cultivated through discipline.
• Your heart gets stronger when you fuel it with good input.
• Setting intentions and owning your wins helps you fight discouragement.
• God calls us to have a vision beyond the valley we’re walking through.

Question for You to Think About
What’s one courageous step God is asking you to take this week?

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Join us as Steve Barker brings us a message all about Leaving Your Comfort Zone.

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This week’s Midweek Motivation takes you inside the story of Tony, a Westsider who decided to step out in boldness and share his faith in everyday conversations. What started as a simple “Change Your World” step turned into an incredible ripple effect — reaching coworkers, sparking baptisms, and impacting entire families.

Discover how Luke 15:4 — leaving the 99 for the one — is alive in action today, and how God can use even the smallest acts of obedience to create life-changing results.

Discover:

• Why Tony shifted from staying silent at work to boldly sharing his faith
• How one invitation to Westside led to baptisms and generational impact
• What it means to live out “For the One” in your everyday life
• How God multiplies our small steps of faith into something far greater

This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to be perfect to make a difference — you just have to be willing.

Key Takeaways:

• God often works through the everyday conversations we’re tempted to overlook.
• Sharing your story is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to change lives.
• One small step of obedience can spark a cascade of transformation.

Question for You:

Who is the “one” in your life right now that God may be calling you to reach out to?

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Join us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message all about 6 Ways to Love Like Jesus.

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Westside is a place made up of real people from all walks of life. We are a “come as you are” church that strives to be a safe place for people to investigate faith. No matter your story, questions, doubts or struggles, we’re glad you’re here today.

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What do we do with all the mystery, symbolism, and straight-up scary parts of Revelation and “end times” talk? Jess sits down with Pastor Gabe for a practical, hope-filled Q&A covering our most common fears—from destruction and the Antichrist to judgment, the mark of the beast, loved ones who don’t believe, and even the fear of dying. If you’ve wondered, “Could I be left behind?” or “What if I’m not ready when Jesus comes back?”—this one’s for you.

In this episode:

• Why Revelation was written—and why it’s ultimately a blessing, not a horror story
• “Left behind” fears vs. the Bible’s promise of security in Christ
• What the mark of the beast really requires (and why you won’t take it by accident)
• The Antichrist’s fate (spoiler: God wins)
• Two judgments: Bema for believers (rewards, not condemnation) & Great White Throne
• Right standing vs. right living—how to be ready
• Suffering, sovereignty, and trusting God when the future feels out of control
• Hope for loved ones who don’t believe and how to love them well
• The instant hope for believers at death: absent from the body, present with the Lord
• Simple next steps to study Revelation with confidence (and with friends)

Key Scriptures referenced:

• Revelation 1:3; 13
• Matthew 24; 25
• John 10; 16:33; 7:17
• Romans 5:1; 8:1; 8:28
• Ephesians 1:13–14
• 2 Corinthians 5 (Bema seat)
• Daniel 9
• Jude (saved “so as by fire”)

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Join us as Gabe Kolstad brings us a message about how the End Times Could Happen Tonight.

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Westside is a place made up of real people from all walks of life. We are a “come as you are” church that strives to be a safe place for people to investigate faith. No matter your story, questions, doubts or struggles, we’re glad you’re here today.

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