Westlight Podcasts

We know that our faith requires us to act out our love for others. However, James teaches us that the motive we have in doing good deeds is just as important. [James 2:14-17; 3:13-17]

One of the first pastors, James, reminds his congregation about the privilege of being able to know what needs to change in our lives. [James 1:19-27]

Luke introduces two minor characters in his retelling of Jesus' story to demonstrate what God has done for humanity and how God wants humanity to respond. [Lk. 23:18-26]

Is it possible to be a follower of God and be blind at the same time? [Luke 23:1-16]

The Last Supper is one of the defining moments of history. Jesus declares a new type of relationship between God and humanity. [Luke 22:7-20]

It's important to know God intimately because who we believe He is will ultimately shape who we are. Peter denied Jesus three times because the events that unfolded before him didn't match his version of God. [LUke 22:54-71]

How did Jesus stay composed through the biggest betrayal of His ministry? In his short prayer in the garden, we see evidence of a repeated prayer. [Luke 22:39-53]

Jesus wants all his followers to achieve "greatness" as long as we have a proper definition of that word. The one who serves is the one who is greatest in the Kingdom of God. [Luke 22:24-38]

Our theme for 2021 is NEW. For many, it may be difficult to embrace new things when you've experienced so much pain and grief in 2020. How can God take your pain and transform it into something new?

What's the big deal about God moving into humanity? God's love has made Him into a vulnerable God.

The final element to responding well is to PURSUE. The natural outcome of love is trust. The natural outcome of trust is love. This continual cycle builds our relationship with God.

The third element to help us respond well requires us to PAUSE and PONDER.

The second habit we need to embrace in order to respond well is PONDER. Pondering leads us to face the realities that we live in. Until we come to terms with that reality, it is impossible to love others.

The Apostle Paul speaks of the comfort that we receive from God that can be passed on to others. This comfort comes in the form of presence.

We usually assume that reason, not emotion, is driving our decisions, but in many cases, the opposite is true. How do we become less reactionary and more responsive? This is an introduction to the React/Respond series.

Luke juxtaposes the experts of the Law, society’s elite, with the widow, society’s expendable. Jesus models how tangible love is lived out when the system that was created to protect the poor, is oppressing them. [Lk. 20:46-21:4]

By asking Jesus a question about the resurrection, the Sadducees revealed their philosophy in life. Our value ought to come from God, not from who we marry, how rich we are, or what group we associate ourselves with. [Luke 20:27-40]

Give back to Caesar what has his image on it. So, whose image is on you? Have we allowed our culture to mold the original image that was given to us? [Luke 20:20-26]

Jesus tells this parable to help His listeners to understand that He desires transformational relationships. Not transactional relationships where all parties involved are viewed as commodities to be used. [Luke 20:9-19]