Behind the Message

We take you behind what we teach with long form conversations on theology, leadership and spirituality.

Episodes

Behind the Message - Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark

January 30, 2025 • 50 mins

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:/...

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Choosing a New Church and When Marriage and Ministry Collide w Pastor Mike Meeks

December 14, 2024 • 47 mins

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

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Nobody will Remember Johnny Carson

December 8, 2024 • 48 mins

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 ...

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Christmas Magic

December 4, 2024 • 45 mins

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 Dalm...

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Steve Mickel: What I Miss the Most, and How Shared Suffering Changes Us

October 30, 2024 • 63 mins

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/Silve...

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Praying Big Prayers with Mike Meeks

October 23, 2024 • 49 mins

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.

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70 Years and Counting and Praying Commissioning Prayers

October 16, 2024 • 36 mins

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

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Getting Angry at God and other Forms of Prayer

October 8, 2024 • 43 mins

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".

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Joshua Ryan Butler: The Party Crasher, How Jesus Disrupts Politics as Usual

October 3, 2024 • 69 mins

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.

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From 1 Lead Pastor to 3 Senior Pastors: How we are Changing to a Shared Leadership Model

April 19, 2021 • 20 mins

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.

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Walking in the Dark with Steve Mickel

June 12, 2019 • 31 mins

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 experie...

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On Vulnerability : How much is too much? With Steve Mickel

March 7, 2019 • 31 mins

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

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On the New Creation - A Conversation with Pastor Seth Waters

February 12, 2019 • 24 mins

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.

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The Unhurried Soul : Don't Run on Empty

January 30, 2019 • 24 mins

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.

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The Unhurried Soul : Soul health starts from a place of Rest with Steve Mickel

January 16, 2019 • 29 mins

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.

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Behind the Message Live - The Weeds and The Seeds with Bo Stern

December 25, 2018 • 36 mins

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.

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Behind the Message Live - Christian Ethics with Steve Mickel

December 18, 2018 • 39 mins

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.

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Behind the Message Live: A New Way with Steve Mickel

December 11, 2018 • 39 mins

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.

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Behind the Message Live: Love Doesn't Envy with Bo Stern

December 4, 2018 • 40 mins

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.

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Love Doesn't Strut: Moving away from Religious Superiority

October 31, 2018 • 33 mins

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?

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Episodes

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Nobody will Remember Johnny Carson

Christmas Magic

Steve Mickel: What I Miss the Most, and How Shared Suffering Changes Us

Praying Big Prayers with Mike Meeks

70 Years and Counting and Praying Commissioning Prayers

Getting Angry at God and other Forms of Prayer

Joshua Ryan Butler: The Party Crasher, How Jesus Disrupts Politics as Usual

From 1 Lead Pastor to 3 Senior Pastors: How we are Changing to a Shared Leadership Model

Walking in the Dark with Steve Mickel

On Vulnerability : How much is too much? With Steve Mickel

On the New Creation - A Conversation with Pastor Seth Waters

The Unhurried Soul : Don't Run on Empty

The Unhurried Soul : Soul health starts from a place of Rest with Steve Mickel

Behind the Message Live - The Weeds and The Seeds with Bo Stern

Behind the Message Live - Christian Ethics with Steve Mickel

Behind the Message Live: A New Way with Steve Mickel

Behind the Message Live: Love Doesn't Envy with Bo Stern

Love Doesn't Strut: Moving away from Religious Superiority

Popular Podcasts

Behind the Message - Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark

Choosing a New Church and When Marriage and Ministry Collide w Pastor Mike Meeks