Westside Church Spokane Podcast

Fasting isn’t about religious pressure or extreme rules—it’s about intentionally setting time aside to hear from God, strengthen your spirit, and reset your priorities. In this message, Pastor Cory brings biblical clarity to what fasting actually is, why Scripture emphasizes fasting from food, and how it positions us to experience real spiritual breakthrough.Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, this teaching shows that fasting is meant to get our attention, quiet our flesh, and tune our hearts to what God wants to say and do in us. When done with the right heart, fasting breaks yokes, loosens burdens, and creates space for God’s power to work in deeper ways.This message invites every believer to ask God meaningful questions during a fast: What have You called me to do? Give me the power to do it. Increase Your anointing in my life. Give me a heart for the advancement of Your kingdom.If you’re starting a fast—or simply want to understand why fasting matters—this message will ground you in Scripture, strengthen your resolve, and help you step into the new year with purpose and power. Support the show

At the beginning of every year, we focus on growth—and this message launches our Born to Build series by returning to one of the most essential foundations of the Christian life: the ministry of the Holy Spirit.From Jude 20, Acts 1–2, and the words of Jesus Himself, this teaching brings clarity to what it means to be baptized in the Holy Spirit and why praying in the Spirit is vital for every believer. The early church didn’t try to build on willpower, intellect, or tradition—they built themselves up by receiving the Holy Spirit and praying in other tongues.This message challenges common misunderstandings about the Holy Spirit and reminds us that He is not optional, secondary, or symbolic. He is God—alive, present, and actively empowering believers today. Praying in the Spirit strengthens your inner life, sharpens spiritual awareness, and releases God’s will in ways the natural mind cannot.If you desire deeper faith, greater clarity, and real spiritual power to live out what God has called you to do, this message sets the foundation. There is more—and God invites every believer to receive it. Support the show

Gratitude isn’t just an emotion—it’s a spiritual gear that moves your faith forward. In this message, Pastor Cory teaches how thanksgiving shifts our perspective, strengthens our faith, and positions us to experience the goodness of #God in every season.The Bible shows us again and again that #gratitude changes the atmosphere. When we thank God in the middle of pressure, uncertainty, or waiting, we move out of frustration and into trust. Complaining keeps us stuck, but gratitude moves us forward. It reminds our hearts of who God is and what He has already done.This message challenges us to stop letting circumstances dictate our attitude and instead choose thanksgiving as a lifestyle. Gratitude keeps our hearts soft, our faith active, and our eyes fixed on God rather than the problem. When praise goes up, peace comes in—and faith follows close behind.If you’re ready to shift gears spiritually and walk into the next season with joy, clarity, and confidence, this message will encourage you and strengthen your walk with God. Support the show

God’s love is not seasonal or conditional—it is everlasting. In this powerful and deeply personal message, Charley Elliott unfolds the heart of the Father and reveals a truth many believers know about but have never fully experienced: God loves you the same way He loves Jesus.Drawing from Jeremiah 31, John 17, and the story of the prodigal son, this message paints a clear picture of a Father who draws His children home not with fear or pressure, but with lovingkindness. You’ll be reminded that there is nothing you can do to make God love you more—and nothing you can do to make Him love you less. His love was His idea, not yours.Through Scripture and lived experience, this message breaks the lie that we are merely servants trying to earn God’s approval. We are sons and daughters. We are invited into relationship, friendship, and daily connection with a Father who knows exactly how to love us personally and perfectly.If you’ve ever struggled with feeling distant from God, unworthy, or unsure of where you belong, this message is an invitation to come home—to the Father you’ve always needed, the love you were created for, and the identity Jesus secured for you at the cross.Key Scriptures:Jeremiah 31:3 • John 17:20–23 • Ephesians 3:17–19 • Luke 15#EverlastingLove #FatherHeartOfGod #ComeHome #IdentityInChrist #LovedByGod #ChristianTeaching #WestsideChurch #GodIsLove #Church #God #Jesus #Forgiveness #Truth #Bible #Faith Support the show

Our words carry real power—and in this message, we’re diving straight into that truth. From Genesis to Jesus’ teaching in Mark 11, God shows us that spoken words create, they shape, and they move things. He spoke, and it was so… and because we’re made in His image, what we say matters more than we realize.This message calls us to guard our mouths, speak life, and align our confession with God’s Word. No more agreeing with the bad report. No more letting negativity or sarcasm train our hearts away from faith. When we believe what God has said and speak it out, something begins moving immediately—whether we see it yet or not.Your words are building your future. Let’s line them up with heaven. 🔥#faith #thepowerofwords #speaklife #kingdomliving #christianteaching #mark11 #biblicaltruth #declaretheword #Jesus #church #faith #God #bible Support the show