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Each week, we’ll take a relevant topic under the microscope to see what the Bible has to say about it. You’ll gain the tools and information you need to support your faith walk and build Christ-centered families in Kansas City and beyond. Host, Jonathan, and Guests.
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During the Q&A series, we asked for your questions, and you didn’t hold back from submitting them! There are so many questions that Randy and Troy have recorded a weekly podcast to hit more of them than we can on Sunday.
WFC Podcast episode 122 tackles questions on confidence in Christianity.
There has been some controversy stirring around the practices of a few highly influential churches in contemporary worship. What are the issues? Are there truly some biblical conflicts with them? And if so, should other churches continue to utilize their music in corporate worship services?
So what are the issues with these churches and how much should we be concerned?
What unites Christians? What are the essentials?
Randy Recommends a Book: The Mosaic of Christian Belief by Roger Olson for information on the differences between Christian groups on secondary matters and schools of thought under the umbrella of orthodox, historic, Christianity.
The historic creed that has been historically fundamental, irreducible, and uniting for Christians:
The Apostles Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty; Maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord;
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the virgin Mary;
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead and buried;
the third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven;
and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit;
the holy catholic (universal) Church;
the communion of saints;
the forgiveness of sins;
the resurrection of the body;
and the life everlasting. Amen.
Submit Q&A Questions and episode suggestions here.
Watch the podcast video here!
Finding Freedom in Spiritual Maturity | Moving Beyond Performance to Love
Are you tired of a performance-driven faith and longing for something deeper with God? In this episode, we explore what spiritual maturity really looks like—and how to move from doing more for God to living with God in freedom, love, and dependence on the Holy Spirit.
Many Christians feel stuck in cycles of striving, burnout, or spiritual dryness. This conversation invites you into a healthier, more transformative vision of the Christian life—one rooted in love, surrender, and spiritual formation, not behavior management or religious hustle.
What Is Spiritual Maturity?
True spiritual maturity isn’t measured by how busy you are for God or how many ministries you serve in. Instead, it’s marked by:
Growing love for God with your heart, soul, mind, and strength
Growing love for your neighbor as yourself
Obedience that flows naturally from a transformed heart
Spiritual growth is not about trying harder—it’s about becoming the kind of person who loves like Jesus.
Navigating Dry Seasons of Faith
Every believer experiences spiritual desert seasons—times when God feels distant and faith feels dry. These seasons are not failures; they are often where God does His deepest work.
In this episode, we talk about:
Remembering God’s faithfulness
Staying connected to Christian community
Being honest with God in prayer
Practicing remembrance and reflection
Common Traps That Hold Us Back Spiritually
Many Christians struggle with misplaced spiritual focus, including:
The performance trap – trying to earn God’s love
The expert complex – needing to appear spiritually impressive
The illusion of control – believing everything depends on us
Spiritual maturity invites us to release control and trust God’s work in us.
What Advanced Spiritual Maturity Looks Like
As we grow, faith begins to shift from doing to being:
Deep contentment and peace
Freedom from approval-seeking
Natural obedience rooted in love
Christlike compassion for others
This is the fruit of a life shaped by apprenticeship to Jesus.
Training for Spiritual Growth
Spiritual maturity requires intentional training—not to master disciplines, but to become more like Christ. We discuss:
Scripture immersion in the Gospels
Prayer, fasting, solitude, and reflection
Daily rhythms that form Christlike character
The Goal: Transformative Union with God
The ultimate goal of spiritual maturity is a life fully oriented around God’s love—where obedience is natural, humility is deep, and fear loses its grip. This isn’t perfection; it’s transformation.
Reflection Questions
Where are you still operating from performance rather than love?
How might God be inviting you to move from doing for Him to being with Him?
What would it look like to trust God more deeply with your life and growth?
What if spiritual exhaustion isn’t failure—but an invitation?
In this episode of Conversations with Troy Kennedy, Troy explores what spiritual formation leaders call the inner journey—the often uncomfortable but necessary transition from doing faith through willpower to being with God through surrender and intimacy.
Many followers of Jesus reach a point where striving, serving, and “doing all the right things” no longer produce lasting peace or joy. Instead of more effort, God invites us deeper—into abiding, surrender, and authentic relationship. Drawing from Scripture, personal experience, and spiritual formation wisdom, Troy unpacks what it means to move from performance-based faith to a life rooted in Christ.
This conversation is especially for anyone who feels spiritually tired, stuck, or quietly wondering if there’s more to faith than trying harder.
In this episode, you’ll explore:
Why spiritual discontent can be a sign of growth, not failure
What Jesus meant when He said, “Apart from me, you can do nothing” (John 15:5)
The difference between producing spiritual fruit through effort vs. relationship
Why surrendering ambition and expectations is essential to spiritual maturity
How practices like Scripture meditation, listening prayer, and silence create space for intimacy with God
The role of biblical community during seasons of questioning and doubt
Key Scriptures Referenced:
John 15:5
Psalm 23:4–5
Romans 12:2
Psalm 1:2–3
Mark 12:28–31
Reflection Questions:
Are you relying more on willpower or abiding in Christ?
What “doing” habits might need to be balanced with deeper “being” practices?
What ambitions or expectations might God be asking you to surrender?
Who are the people in your life who lovingly tell you the truth and point you toward Jesus?
Life Application:
This week, choose one practice that helps you abide rather than achieve—whether it’s 10 minutes of quiet listening prayer, meditating on a single Scripture, or intentionally slowing down to be present with God. Focus on being with Jesus, not just doing for Him.
If you’re in a season where faith feels harder than it used to, this episode offers hope, permission to slow down, and a reminder that transformation comes not through effort—but through surrender.
👉 Subscribe for more conversations on faith, formation, and following Jesus in real life.
How do you discover God’s will when Scripture doesn’t give clear answers?
When facing major life decisions—career moves, relationships, transitions—we often want God to give us a detailed roadmap. But the Bible rarely works that way. In this message, we explore a freeing truth: God is more concerned with who we are becoming than with giving us complete information upfront.
Rather than providing a Google Maps–style plan, God leads us like a lamp to our feet—one step at a time—using every season, including waiting and uncertainty, to form our faith, deepen our trust, and shape us into Christlikeness.
This sermon unpacks seven biblical principles for discovering God’s will, including:
Saturating your mind with God’s Word
Trusting that God never wastes seasons of waiting
Surrendering your preferred outcomes
Letting the peace of Christ guide your decisions
Seeking wisdom from mature, godly counsel
Moving forward faithfully one step at a time
Trusting God’s character more than your need for certainty
At the heart of God’s will is sanctification—the ongoing process of becoming more like Christ. God often uses difficult or unexpected circumstances not to make us comfortable, but to grow our faith, dependence, and trust in Him. Even closed doors and wrong turns can become part of God’s redemptive work when we follow Jesus relationally.
Key Scriptures:
Psalm 119:105 • 1 Thessalonians 4:3 • Colossians 3:15 • John 14:27
If you’re wrestling with uncertainty, waiting on direction, or trying to discern your next step, this message will encourage you to release control, trust God’s faithfulness, and move forward with confidence—one step at a time.
▶️ Watch, reflect, and take your next faithful step.
There comes a point in many faith journeys when the familiar patterns stop working. Prayer feels dry. Service feels empty. Certainty begins to crumble. In More Than We’ve Known, Season 2 of Conversations with Troy Kennedy, we explore these moments not as spiritual failure—but as invitations into deeper life with God.
In this episode, Troy unpacks “the wall”—a season of spiritual struggle that often marks the transition from the first half of our faith to something deeper and more surrendered. The wall is a confrontation between our will and God’s will, often experienced through spiritual dryness, burnout, suffering, or faith crisis.
We explore the three common responses people have when they encounter the wall:
Bounce back to what feels familiar
Bail out of faith altogether
Break through into deeper intimacy with God
Breaking through the wall reshapes our faith in powerful ways—moving us from willpower to Spirit power, from self-protection to vulnerability, and from achievement-based faith to humble submission. In this season, weakness becomes a gift, creating space for God’s strength to be revealed.
If you’re questioning, weary, walking through loss, or supporting someone in a difficult season, this conversation offers both hope and practical guidance. The wall is not the end of your story—it is often the place where God begins His most beautiful work.
🧭 Life Application
If you find yourself at the wall—through illness, loss, disappointment, or spiritual dryness—receive this season not as punishment, but as an invitation. God is not surprised by your doubts or questions. He is present in your weakness and wants to meet you there.
This week, prayerfully identify one area where you’ve been trying to maintain control. Instead of striving to fix or change your circumstances, practice simply showing up faithfully with God in the midst of them.
Reflect:
What am I trying to control that I need to surrender to God?
How might God be using my current struggles to draw me closer to Him?
Where have I been relying on my own strength instead of His power?
What would it look like to show up faithfully rather than focus on outcomes?
📘 Resources & Show Notes
Spiritual Life Inventory
Discover your stage in the spiritual journey
👉 https://homeworld.ejay563.com/Spirit/survey.php
Westside Essentials
Loving Jesus • Becoming Like Jesus • Sharing Jesus
👉 https://www.westsidefamily.church/essentials
Care & Support
If you’re experiencing crisis or despair
👉 https://westside-family-care-center.squarespace.com
Additional Resources
Dr. Liz Hall — processing suffering
👉 https://www.drlizhall.com
(Upcoming book: When the Journey Hurts)
Recommended Reading
Even When — Sara Cormany
A Grace Disguised — Jerry Sittser
Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering — Tim Keller
Journey of the Soul — Bill & Christie Gualtiere
The Critical Journey — Janet Hagberg & Robert Gulich
Contact Troy Kennedy
📧 TKennedy@WestsideFamily.Church
Prayer over listeners — Sara
▶️ New episodes weekly
▶️ Subscribe for conversations on spiritual formation and the deeper life Jesus invites us into
At every crossroads in life, we face a choice: pursue immediate gratification or pause to seek God’s wisdom.
In this episode of the Westside Podcast, we explore the “ancient paths” from Jeremiah 6:16—not as outdated traditions, but as life-giving practices that shape lasting spiritual health. Through prayer, Scripture, community, confession, and repentance, God forms us over time into people of peace, joy, and wholeness.
We also unpack how true wisdom comes from decisions that bring integration rather than disintegration in our relationships with God, others, creation, and ourselves. Repentance is reframed as good news—an invitation to turn from destructive paths toward life-giving ones. T
True freedom isn’t doing whatever we want, but having the power to choose what’s genuinely good for us. The kingdom of God is where we were designed to flourish—and every decision can move us closer to Christ-likeness.
🔔 Watch, subscribe, and share the Westside Podcast
Why does God allow detours, delays, and painful seasons?
Discover how God is working behind the scenes—even when He feels distant—through the powerful truth of divine providence.
What do you do when life doesn’t go as planned—and God feels distant?
In this message, we explore how God works through life’s unexpected detours, delays, and painful seasons to accomplish purposes we often can’t see in the moment. Drawing from the powerful story of Joseph in the Bible, we see how years of betrayal, loss, and suffering were not wasted—but instead positioned him to save nations and fulfill God’s greater plan.
If you’ve ever struggled with God’s timing, unmet expectations, or wondered where God is in your pain, this message is for you. We unpack the biblical idea of God’s providence—the truth that God is actively present and working, even when circumstances suggest otherwise. When God feels silent or uninvolved, providence becomes the lens that helps us see His fingerprints in our story.
You’ll discover:
• Why God allows seasons of suffering, waiting, and uncertainty
• How difficult seasons shape character and prepare us for future purpose
• Practical ways to move forward when life doesn’t match your expectations
• How to embrace your real circumstances instead of mourning unfulfilled dreams
• Why the Christian life follows the rhythm of cross and resurrection—death leading to new life
• How the cross of Christ shows us that God can bring the greatest good from the greatest pain
This message is especially helpful for young adults navigating career uncertainty, anyone facing unexpected life changes, or those wrestling with faith during hard seasons. You’ll learn how to trust God’s process without needing the full plan, how to move forward by faith, and why wisdom from community and mentors matters along the way.
As a practical takeaway, we invite you to begin looking for God’s fingerprints in your everyday life. Instead of focusing only on what’s broken or painful, intentionally watch for signs of His goodness, provision, and presence—even in small ways.
Consider keeping a journal where you record moments of unexpected provision, answered prayers, or ways difficult seasons have led to growth or new opportunities. Over time, like looking back at photos from a past year, you’ll begin to see how God has been faithfully at work all along.
Reflect on these questions this week:
• What character qualities might God be forming in me through my current challenges?
• How can I embrace my real life instead of grieving unmet expectations?
• Where have I seen God’s faithfulness before that gives me hope today?
• Am I willing to trust God’s timing even when it doesn’t match my own?
The same God who worked through Joseph’s decades of hardship—and through the cross of Jesus—is actively involved in your story today. Your detours and delays are not proof of His absence. They may be the very path God is using to prepare you for something greater than you can imagine.
Spiritual growth with Jesus isn’t linear—and feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re failing.
More Than We’ve Known is Season 2 of Conversations with Troy Kennedy, a Christian podcast exploring spiritual growth as a lifelong journey with Jesus.
Many of us assume faith means having it all together—or that once we reach a certain point, growth should stop feeling hard. But real discipleship isn’t a straight line. It unfolds in seasons, includes setbacks, invites healing, and continually calls us deeper with Christ.
In this season, Troy Kennedy explores a historic framework of spiritual formation that helps us:
Name where we are in our faith journey
Understand what God may be doing in each season
See why feeling stuck, disillusioned, or stretched can actually be part of spiritual growth—not a failure
Whether you’re new to faith, returning after church hurt, or have followed Jesus for decades, More Than We’ve Known invites you into this truth:
Jesus always has more for us than we’ve known.
📘 Episode Resources & Next Steps
Spiritual Life Inventory
What stage are you in right now?
👉 https://homeworld.ejay563.com/Spirit/survey.php
Essentials Course
Loving Jesus • Becoming Like Jesus • Sharing Jesus
👉 https://www.westsidefamily.church/essentials
Discover Your SHAPE
Understand how God uniquely designed you to serve
👉 https://www.westsidefamily.church/shape
Recommended Reading
Journey of the Soul — Bill & Christie Gualtierre
The Critical Journey — Janet Hagberg & Robert Gulich
Contact Troy Kennedy
📧 TKennedy@westsidefamily.church
▶️ New episodes weekly
▶️ Subscribe for conversations on discipleship, spiritual formation, and following Jesus in real life
More Than We’ve Known is Season 2 of Conversations with Troy Kennedy, a Christian podcast exploring spiritual growth as a lifelong journey with Jesus.
Many of us assume faith means having it all together—or that once we reach a certain point, growth should stop feeling hard. But real discipleship isn’t a straight line. It unfolds in seasons, includes setbacks, invites healing, and continually calls us deeper with Christ.
In this season, Troy Kennedy explores a historic framework of spiritual formation that helps us:
Name where we are in our faith journey
Understand what God may be doing in each season
See why feeling stuck, disillusioned, or stretched can actually be part of spiritual growth—not a failure
Whether you’re new to faith, returning after church hurt, or have followed Jesus for decades, More Than We’ve Known invites you into this truth:
Jesus always has more for us than we’ve known.
📘 Episode Resources & Next Steps
Spiritual Life Inventory
What stage are you in right now?
👉 https://homeworld.ejay563.com/Spirit/survey.php
Essentials Course
Loving Jesus • Becoming Like Jesus • Sharing Jesus
👉 https://www.westsidefamily.church/essentials
Discover Your SHAPE
Understand how God uniquely designed you to serve
👉 https://www.westsidefamily.church/shape
Recommended Reading
Journey of the Soul — Bill & Christie Gualtierre
The Critical Journey — Janet Hagberg & Robert Gulich
Contact Troy Kennedy
📧 TKennedy@westsidefamily.church
▶️ New episodes weekly
▶️ Subscribe for conversations on discipleship, spiritual formation, and following Jesus in real life
We talk a lot about freedom—but do we actually live free?
In this week’s podcast conversation, Pastor Jonathan unpacks the heart behind Sunday’s message, “Set Free to Live Free.” With honesty and clarity, he dives into what it really takes to break strongholds, confront cycles that keep us stuck, and step into the freedom Jesus offers—not just in theory, but in everyday life.
This conversation goes beyond surface-level faith and into the places many of us quietly wrestle with: habits, dependencies, patterns, and compromises that leave us weary and disconnected from God’s design.
Life Application
This week, identify one area of your life where you feel bound or stuck. Instead of asking God to simply remove the struggle, ask Him to show you one small, practical step you can take toward freedom. This might be confessing to a trusted friend, changing a daily routine, or committing to Scripture before screen time each morning.
Remember: you can't do it without God, but He won't do it without you. Start small, stay consistent, and trust that God can transform your little actions into an amazing work of freedom in your life.
Ask yourself these questions:
What is one area of my life where I feel bound or stuck?
Who is one person I could confess this struggle to and ask for accountability?
What is one small, practical step I can take this week toward freedom?
How can I better protect my attention and focus it on God rather than the distractions of this world?
If you love Jesus but still feel like there are chains you can’t quite shake—this episode is for you.
More Than We’ve Known is Season 2 of Conversations with Troy Kennedy, a Christian podcast exploring spiritual growth as a lifelong journey with Jesus.
Many of us assume faith means having it all together—or that once we reach a certain point, growth should stop feeling hard. But real discipleship isn’t a straight line. It unfolds in seasons, includes setbacks, invites healing, and continually calls us deeper with Christ.
In this season, Troy Kennedy explores a historic framework of spiritual formation that helps us:
Name where we are in our faith journey
Understand what God may be doing in each season
See why feeling stuck, disillusioned, or stretched can actually be part of spiritual growth—not a failure
Whether you’re new to faith, returning after church hurt, or have followed Jesus for decades, More Than We’ve Known invites you into this truth:
Jesus always has more for us than we’ve known.
▶️ New episodes weekly
▶️ Subscribe for conversations on discipleship, spiritual formation, and following Jesus in real life
This Advent episode explores biblical love (agape) and how it differs from the emotion-based, conditional love often celebrated in culture. Through the incarnation of Jesus, we see God’s love in action—unearned, intentional, and present with us in our brokenness.
The conversation addresses common barriers to receiving God’s love, including performance-based thinking and projecting past relationship wounds onto God. Listeners are invited to receive love as they are and reflect it through presence, compassion, and community this Christmas season and beyond.
Show Notes: Advent Week 3 — Joy (Luke 1:46–55)
This week, Troy guides us through Mary’s Song in Luke 1:46–55—a beautiful reminder that Joy is rooted in God’s presence, not circumstances.
Reflection Questions:
• How does culture’s approach to Advent drain your joy?
• How can you intentionally turn your focus toward Jesus this season?
• What familiar patterns can you surrender to Him for renewal?
• How does the world define joy—and how does Jesus redefine it?
• Are you fighting for joy? When was the last time you truly pursued it?
• Will you pray, “Lord, I want Your joy—show me how to receive it”?
• Who do you need to bring into your life to help remind you of Jesus’ joy?
Helpful Resources Mentioned:
• Wired for Negativity: https://www.verywellmind.com/negative-bias-4589618
• 15-Second Gratitude Boost: https://www.thezoereport.com/wellness/the-15-second-gratitude-trick-that-will-boost-your-mood-daily
Definitions & Quotes:
• Jim Wilder: “Joy is when someone is glad to be with me… being the sparkle in someone’s eye.”
• Dallas Willard:
“God is the most joyous being in the universe… All of the good and beautiful things from which we occasionally drink tiny droplets of soul-exhilarating joy, God continuously experiences in all their breadth and depth and richness.”
This conversation will invite your heart back to the joy that Jesus brings—deep, lasting, and life-giving.
Show Notes: Advent Week 2 — Peace (Isaiah 9:6)
In Week 2, we reflect on the Peace Jesus brings—the kind rooted in shalom: wholeness, completeness, flourishing. Through Isaiah 9:6, Troy walks us through the powerful names of Jesus and what they mean for our lives today.
Reflection Questions:
• Which name do you need to call on in this season?
Wonderful? Counselor? Mighty God? Everlasting Father? Prince of Peace?
• How is shalom different from the modern idea of peace?
• How does the arrival of Jesus bring biblical peace?
• How is peace something we are, not just something we try to create?
• What holiday traditions bring peace to your soul?
• Is conforming to cultural pressure keeping you from peace this year?
• How will you hold onto spiritual practices that help you stay grounded?
• How has Jesus provided peace for you in the past?
• What belongs in your “peace toolkit” this season?
• Who can you invite into this journey for accountability and encouragement?
Let this episode guide you toward the Prince of Peace, who still brings calm to our chaos.
Show Notes: Advent Week 1 — Hope (Isaiah 9:2–7)
In Week 1 of our Advent journey, Troy Kennedy explores the deep, biblical meaning of Hope through the prophecy of Isaiah 9:2–7. Advent is a season of anticipation, longing, and making room for Jesus. Together we reflect on:
Reflection Questions:
• What comes to mind when you hear the word Advent?
• How do you plan to approach this Advent season?
• What are you hoping for in this moment of your life?
• When have you had to wait for something good?
• What are you saying, “Lord, help me make room for…” this year?
• How does Scripture define hope differently than our culture?
• What is one small, daily practice that excites you as you mark Advent?
Troy also shares Eugene Peterson’s reminder:
“Hope has almost nothing to do with forecasting the future… It’s waking up to the presence of God right now and living as if Jesus is alive today—because he is.”
Join us as we rediscover true Hope—the kind that steadies our hearts and awakens us to God’s presence.
Have questions about the Bible? You’re not alone. In this episode, Troy and guest Eric Boles tackle common questions about Scripture’s trustworthiness, inspiration, and relevance today. From “How did we get the Bible?” to “Why does the Old Testament God seem different from Jesus?”, this conversation is designed to deepen your confidence in God’s Word.
At Westside Family Church, our mission is loving Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and sharing Jesus. Reading the Bible is one of the most powerful ways we live that out—it’s not just about gaining information, but about transformation. We encourage you to approach Scripture with humility, curiosity, and a desire to encounter God’s love every day.
Remember:
🙏 Pray.
📖 Read.
🙏 Pray.
Every day.
Resources:
Evidence That Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell
Can We Trust the Gospels? by Peter J. Williams
How We Got the Bible by Neil Lightfoot
The Bible Project: How to Read the Bible video series
N.T. Wright for Everyone commentary series
Overview of the Bible’s structure:
Old Testament (39 books) — Law, History, Poetry, Prophets (17:5:17)
New Testament (27 books) — Gospels, History, Letters, Prophecy (5:13:9)
Recommended Translations: NIV, ESV, NLT, CSB
The Bible isn’t just meant to be read—it’s meant to be experienced. In this episode, we explore Lectio Divina, a prayerful way of reading Scripture that helps us slow down, listen, and encounter God’s presence. Learn how Scripture can shape your heart, renew your mind, and draw you closer to the living God who speaks through His Word.
At Westside Family Church, our mission is loving Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and sharing Jesus. Reading the Bible is one of the most powerful ways we live that out—it’s not just about gaining information, but about transformation. We encourage you to approach Scripture with humility, curiosity, and a desire to encounter God’s love every day.
Remember:
🙏 Pray.
📖 Read.
🙏 Pray.
Every day.
Resources:
Lectio Divina Guide — Practicing the Way: Scripture Practice
Sacred Rhythms by Ruth Haley Barton
Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
Scripture Practice by John Mark Comer — Practicing the Way
Suggested passages for Lectio Divina: Luke 7:11–17, John 15:14–17, Matthew 13:31–32
RightNow Media — spiritual formation studies
Reading the Bible isn’t just about gaining knowledge—it’s about knowing God. In this episode, we discuss how Scripture invites us into a growing relationship with God through the Holy Spirit. Using the Discovery Bible Method, we explore how to read relationally and apply God’s truth in community.
At Westside Family Church, our mission is loving Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and sharing Jesus. Reading the Bible is one of the most powerful ways we live that out—it’s not just about gaining information, but about transformation. We encourage you to approach Scripture with humility, curiosity, and a desire to encounter God’s love every day.
Remember:
🙏 Pray.
📖 Read.
🙏 Pray.
Every day.
Resources:
Discovery Bible Study Method — discoverapp.org
Scripture Practice by John Mark Comer — Practicing the Way
RightNow Media — Bible study resources and video teaching
N.T. Wright for Everyone commentary series
The Bible Project Podcast
YouVersion Bible App (reading reminders and community plans)
The Bible isn’t just a collection of ancient writings—it’s one unified story revealing God’s heart for humanity. In this episode, we explore why we read the Bible, how Jesus is the central figure of Scripture, and how to read it with the “big story” in mind. Discover how every page points to the Living Word, Jesus.
At Westside Family Church, our mission is loving Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and sharing Jesus. Reading the Bible is one of the most powerful ways we live that out—it’s not just about gaining information, but about transformation. We encourage you to approach Scripture with humility, curiosity, and a desire to encounter God’s love every day.
Remember:
🙏 Pray.
📖 Read.
🙏 Pray.
Every day.
Resources:
The Bible Project — thebibleproject.com (visual summaries, theme videos, reading plans)
The Story by Randy Frazee
Scripture Practice by John Mark Comer — Practicing the Way
Study Bibles (NIV Study Bible, ESV Study Bible)
Chronological Reading Plans (YouVersion Bible App)
















