Behind The Message

Show Notes: Superbowl halftime show [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super-bowl/2025/01/30/super-bowl-halftime-show-kendrick-lamar-setlist-predictions/78019880007/) [Who is doing the Super Bowl halftime show 2025? Predicting Kendrick Lamar's setlist](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super-bowl/2025/01/30/super-bowl-halftime-show-kendrick-lamar-setlist-predictions/78019880007/) [10 hours ago](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super-bowl/2025/01/30/super-bowl-halftime-show-kendrick-lamar-setlist-predictions/78019880007/) Lil’ smoky’s vs meatballs [Lil' Smokies & Meatball Appetizer recipe](https://butterwithasideofbread.com/game-day-meatballs-lil-smokies-with/) [Grape jelly, lil smokies, frozen meatballs, chili sauce, bbq sauce](https://butterwithasideofbread.com/game-day-meatballs-lil-smokies-with/) Uncrustables [Uncrustables®](https://www.smuckersuncrustables.com/) Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNpP5HY3wQA&list=PLh9DxP77

This week on the podcast, Pastor Mike Meeks joins to talk about his own struggles in life and ministry, and reveals what he looks for in a church. Christmas Vacation https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097958/ Eastlake Church https://www.eastlake.church

In this week’s episode, Ben and Evan discuss how work is worship and why Christmas deserves a fresh look. Evan’s message: https://westsidechurch.org/podcast/evan-earwicker-christ-with-us-mark-140-45/ The Anticipated Christ by Brian Zahnd - https://brianzahnd.com/2022/09/the-anticipated-christ/ Ephesians 6:12 “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Johnny Carson - https://www.johnnycarson.com/

This week, Ben and Evan talk about how honest we should be at Christmas, and discuss their best and worst Christmas presents from childhood. Fun dip https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fun-Dip-Cherry-Razz-Apple-Powdered-Candy-0-43-oz-48-Count/416047138?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0 Mousetrap https://www.target.com/p/classic-mouse-trap-board-game/-/A-85895913?ref=tgt_adv_xsf&AFID=google&CPNG=Toys&adgroup=87-10 Glenn Close 101 Dalmations https://www.amazon.com/DALMATIANS-Disney-Original-Authentic-Poster/dp/B06XW5TCP8 John 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome[a] it. 1 John 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we

Former lead pastor Steve Mickel joins Evan and Ben to discuss what it's like coming back, and how faith is deepened on the other side of suffering. Former lead pastor Steve Mickel joins Evan and Ben to discuss what it's like coming back, and how faith is deepened on the other side of suffering. Show notes: Brian Zahnd prayer liturgy - https://westsidechurch.org/dailyprayer/ C.S. Lewis - Silver Chair https://www.amazon.com/Silver-Chair-C-S-Lewis/dp/0064471098 Cheryl Bridges Johns - Re-enchanting the Text https://www.amazon.com/Re-enchanting-Text-Discovering-Dangerous-Mysterious/dp/1540965139 Brian Zahnd Sermon- “Re-Enchanting the Christian Soul” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbJI-lkDkTE Steve's favorite Jedi quote "That is why you fail" - Yoda Brian Zahnd - When Everything’s on Fire https://www.amazon.com/When-Everythings-Fire-Faith-Forged/dp/1514003333 John Williams https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002354/

Pastor Mike Meeks joins the podcast to share his journey in prayer, and how letting go of control is a crucial part of living a life of prayer.

Ben and Evan discuss the 70th anniversary of Westside Church, and how prayer fits into a forward-facing vision.

What qualifies as prayer? Evan and Ben discuss how prayer is the first stop on the path towards the way of Jesus and explore how different forms of prayer are critical to "pray without ceasing".

In this episode of Westside Church's Behind the Message Podcast, author Joshua Ryan Butler joins Ben and Evan to discuss his new book, The Party Crasher: How Jesus disrupts Politics as Usual and Redeems our Partisan Divide.

This week, Behind the Message returns to discuss Westside's new approach to leadership, as Pastor Steve Mickel announces the addition of 2 senior pastors. Our panel discusses.

On this first episode of season 3, Pastor Steve Mickel announces the release of his book, Walking in the Dark: Trusting God when Life Happens. "I hope what I believe is right, like when Jesus said, 'I go to prepare a place for you where you can be with me.' I hope he was telling me the truth, not just for me but for [my son] Chase... The sun’s going to rise again. Not just on that day when Jesus comes back and we all get to experience His presence, but it’s going to rise on this day... There could still be a best day ever for me, without Chase. Why not? That’s who God is. He does want to produce beauty out of ashes." - Steve Mickel

Steve Mickel joins the live podcast to discuss being known for vulnerability and when it can cross over into over sharing.

Westside's new church plant will be pastored by Seth Waters. Seth joins the podcast to discuss his message on our new identity in Christ.

We look at ways to connect ourselves to the relationships and activities that fuel the soul. When we allow our souls to run on empty, we have little to offer those around us.

In his book, Soul Keeping, John Ortberg says that the key to a healthy soul is first to "ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life". We sit down with Pastor Steve Mickel to discuss the hectic rhythms of life and how we can find a place of rest for our souls.

In a special 4 part live series, we look back on some of the most memorable messages of 2018 and discuss on stage at Westside Church.

In a special 4 part live series, we look back on some of the most memorable messages of 2018 and discuss on stage at Westside Church.

In a special 4 part live series, we look back on some of the most memorable messages of 2018 and discuss on stage at Westside Church.

In a special 4 part live series, we look back on some of the most memorable messages of 2018 and discuss on stage at Westside Church.

In a cultural moment when civility is rare and passionate opinions are everywhere, how do we communicate our views and beliefs without rudeness and arrogance?