The Westside Podcast—featuring Jonathan Hansen
by Westside Family Church · 66 episodes
ReligionSpiritualityChristianity
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.
Latest episodes
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51 min
The Westside Podcast | Summer on the Mount • How to Find Peace When Anxiety Feels Overwhelming
How to Find Peace When Anxiety Feels Overwhelming What do you do when anxiety feels overwhelming, and your mind won't stop thinking about everything that could go wrong? Anxiety ha…
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48 min
The Westside Podcast | Summer on the Mount • Lust: Winning the Battle Within
What does the Bible actually say about lust? In this episode, Jonathan Hansen walks through Matthew 5:27-30, where Jesus addresses one of the most personal and misunderstood strugg…
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44 min
The Westside Podcast | Summer on the Mount: The Good Life Isn't What You Think
What does the good life actually look like? Every culture has its own answer. Wealth. Success. Comfort. Influence. Self-sufficiency. But in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus offers a…
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40 min
Week 2: Stand Firm (Recap) | The Fire Has Gone Out: How Men Reignite Their Faith
What does it mean to truly live on fire for God? In this episode of The Westside Podcast, we dive into “Building Bonfires: Cultivating a Life Lived for God” — a powerful conversati…
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54 min
Stand Firm (Week 1 Recap) | Standing Firm in Life’s Battlefields | The Westside Podcast
In this episode of The Westside Podcast, we continue our new series Stand Firm with a recap of Week 1: Three Battles Every Man Must Win: Standing Firm in Life’s Battlefields. Life…
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42 min
How Do I Know God Hears My Prayers: And Other Faith Questions
Honest Questions About Faith: Prayer, Christian Living, and God's Goodness Join Pastor Jonathan and Pastor Troy Kennedy for week three of the "Evidence" series from Westside Church…
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Top Objections To Christianity Answered: Faith, Doubt & Evidence
Evidence for Christianity: A Conversation with Gavin Ortlund What if the toughest questions about faith actually lead us to the most compelling answers? In this episode, we sit dow…
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54 min
The Existence of God: Why Faith and Reason Go Hand in Hand
The Existence of God: Why Faith and Reason Go Hand in Hand Is faith in God irrational—or is there real evidence behind it? In this episode, we explore one of life’s biggest questio…
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49 min
Paul: Confronted by Grace | The Damascus Road That Changed Everything
The conversion of Saul on the Damascus road is one of the most dramatic transformations in all of Scripture. In this episode, we explore how a man who was passionately committed to…
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37 min
Global Impact Episode 2: Beyond the Walls
What happens when you step out in faith… before you see the provision? In 2014, a single mom faced what felt impossible. Her daughter, Ashlyn, sensed God calling her to go on a mis…
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44 min
Lessons from Stephen's Extraordinary Faith
Stephen’s story in Acts of the Apostles reveals a powerful truth: God uses ordinary people who are fully surrendered to Him. In this episode, we unpack the life of Saint Stephen—a…
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31 min
Global Impact Episode 1: Beyond the Walls
What happens when ordinary people say yes to God’s call to go? In this powerful Global Trips conversation, three Westside leaders—David, Yulia, and Paul—share how short-term missio…
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46 min
When Failure Isn't Final: Lessons from Peter's Life
Have you ever felt disqualified by your past? Like your failure, shame, or mistakes are too big for God to use? In this powerful message, we explore the life of the Apostle Peter —…
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58 min
Conversations with Troy Kennedy | S2: Episode 6- Finding Freedom in Spiritual Maturity
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…
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54 min
Conversations with Troy Kennedy | S2: Episode 5- Learning to Abide
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 jour…
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45 min
How to Hear God's Will for Your Life: Moving Beyond the Need for Certainty
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 d…
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59 min
Episode 4- When Life Hits the Wall • More Than We've Known | Conversations with Troy Kennedy
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, Se…
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40 min
The Way Forward Is Backwards | Ancient Paths to Real Freedom
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”…
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45 min
Finding God's Purpose in Life's Detours and Delays
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. W…
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52 min
Episode 3- The Deeper Life Jesus Invites Us Into • More Than We've Known | Conversations with Troy Kennedy
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 ex…