Look for any podcast host, guest or anyone
Showing episodes and shows of

Evan Earwicker

Shows

Westside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Can I Have Doubts? 1 Kings 19:11-12Big Questions Week 4 | Seasons of doubt and exhaustion are not signs of spiritual failure but invitations into deeper honesty with God, who meets us with gentleness. When feeling uncertain, we are called to cling to God and seek community while asking questions and remaining curious.2025-07-0829 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: What Is God's Will? Proverbs 3:5-6Big Questions Week 3 | Discerning God’s will isn’t about chasing certainty, but about aligning our hearts with God’s promises, obeying His instructions, and walking by faith alongside others—even when it feels like our futures are teetering on our own decisions.2025-06-3025 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Heaven & Earth & in Between, Ephesians 6:10-18Westside One: Ephesians Pt 7 | Christians are called to live as light within the world—rather than seeking safety through separation or risking compromise through assimilation, we are urged to rely on the incarnation of Jesus in our lives as we interact with the culture around us.2025-06-1031 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: At Work Within Us, Ephesians 4:2-24Westside One: Ephesians Pt 5 | If God’s perfect grace covers our imperfect lives, is it worth trying to live like Jesus if we’re just going to mess up anyways? We learn in Ephesians that true transformation begins not with trying harder to be better, but by deeply experiencing the love of Christ.2025-05-2725 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Made Alive in Christ, Ephesians 2:1-10Westside One: Ephesians Pt 2 | Salvation is not earned by our performance or general goodness, but is a gift of God’s grace alone. Are you living a life fueled through-and-through by God’s free and perfect grace, or one of self-righteousness?2025-05-0524 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Easter Sunday, Mark 16:1-8Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Pt 16 | Happy Easter! As followers of Jesus, we are encouraged to recognize that Jesus is already walking with us, even in our pain, and that the resurrection reframes our story with a living hope that truly reaches into our everyday lives.2025-04-2223 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Jesus Is Setting the Table, Mark 14:12-26Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Pt 14 | Meals are central to connection and community – they reminds us that even in times of stress or uncertainty, Jesus invites us to His table as free people, offering rest and relationship.2025-04-0928 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchRich, Young and PowerfulThis week, Ben and Evan discuss the story of the Rich Young Ruler in Mark chapter 10. Jesus said it’s impossible for the rich to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Did he really mean that? Show Notes Evan’s age meme – https://ifunny.co/picture/it-s-interesting-growing-up-and-learn-ing-that-most-ypuZtOEW6 7:48 started talking about the message Rich Young Ruler – Mark 10:17-22 Pete Kelley https://www.antiochchurch.org/about/ Pete Carol https://www.petecarroll.com/2025-03-2046 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Jesus Is the Messiah, Mark 8:27-37Jesus is King: The Gospel of Mark Pt 10 | It is important for believers to recognize Jesus for who he is – not as a figure molded to fit worldly power and control, but as the Messiah, whose way requires sacrifice but is marked by humility, mercy, and love.2025-03-1030 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Jesus Is Never in a Hurry, Mark 5:21-34Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Pt 7 | Jesus values our faith in Him over societal rules and religious condemnation. He invites all of us to come as we are and bring whatever we have so that we might begin a personal connection with our Creator.2025-02-1827 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Jesus Is Calming the Storm, Mark 4:35-41Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Pt 6 | Jesus models confidence in God’s sovereignty by leaning on two of God’s promises: He is present during the storm, even before the outcome changes, and that the worst storm is never the final word because of the resurrection.2025-02-1131 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Jesus Is Our Model for Relationships, Mark 1:35-37Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Pt 3 | Jesus intentionally sought out solitude with God, even when the world was pulling him in every other direction. To maintain peace in our lives today, we can also seek a rhythm of listening to God in solitude.2025-01-2127 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Jesus Is Good News for Doubters, Mark 1:1-15Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Pt 2 | Faith can exist alongside doubt. Even in our spiritual questioning and confusion, Jesus does not waver in his love for us and encourages us to turn to him, believe in his words, and take a step of faith towards him.2025-01-1328 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Christ Is What We've Hoped For, Luke 2:25-38While waiting on God can be difficult and vulnerable, we must realize that waiting on and trusting in God go hand in hand, and that those practices can cultivate hope and peace in our lives.2024-12-3125 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Christ with Us, Mark 1:40-45When Jesus was sent to earth as a baby, he bridged the gap between us and God the Father, allowing us to enter into personal relationship, despite our human suffering and mess, with God through Jesus as Emmanuel (“God with us”).2024-12-0927 minBehind the MessageBehind the MessageNobody will Remember Johnny CarsonIn 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/ 2024-12-0948 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: All Together Now, Colossians 1:15-21The church today is called to embrace peace and reconciliation in relationships despite differences – prioritizing peace over division, and trust that God is sovereign and holds our lives, our neighbors’ lives, and the whole world together.2024-11-1220 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: The Posture of Prayer, Galatians 5:22-23By developing a practice of prayer, we can align ourselves with Jesus, transforming our angry, arrogant, and anxious reactions to difficult circumstances into responses filled with the Fruits of the Spirit.2024-10-0725 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: The Posture of Prayer, Galatians 5:22-23By developing a practice of prayer, we can align ourselves with Jesus, transforming our angry, arrogant, and anxious reactions to difficult circumstances into responses filled with the Fruits of the Spirit.2024-10-0725 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: An Appeal of Love, Philemon 1:1-25Jesus calls us to go beyond the minimum requirements of faith and embrace a love that reflects His example of radical equality and grace.2024-09-1628 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: An Appeal of Love, Philemon 1:1-25Jesus calls us to go beyond the minimum requirements of faith and embrace a love that reflects His example of radical equality and grace.2024-09-1628 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Always Be Generous, Acts 20:35True contentment, joy, and peace come not from material wealth but from a life of generosity that aligns with God’s mission to bring good news to the poor.2024-09-0528 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Always Be Generous, Acts 20:35True contentment, joy, and peace come not from material wealth but from a life of generosity that aligns with God’s mission to bring good news to the poor.2024-09-0528 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Who Has Your Attention? Romans 12:1-2In a world where our attention is increasingly fragmented, focusing on Jesus becomes essential for spiritual growth and discipleship.2024-08-1928 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Why Do We Read the Bible?, James 1:16-18Our ultimate goal in engaging with the Bible is to foster a relationship with Jesus, living out His redemptive work in our daily lives.2024-07-2928 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Deliver Us, Exodus 32:1-6We must maintain unwavering allegiance to Jesus amidst contemporary distractions and the false idols of our culture.2024-07-1628 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Hallowed Be Your Name, Exodus 3:3-15God reveals His divine name “I Am,” to Moses at the burning bush, signifying His eternal and unchanging nature. Pastor Evan encourages us to recognize God’s presence in our everyday lives and accept our part in His epic story.2024-06-1828 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Love for Our Neighbors, Mark 12:30-31Loving our neighbors is central to our identity as followers of Jesus. When we express genuine love and compassion to those around us, it shows true devotion and alignment with Jesus’s teachings.2024-05-3028 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Fences and Wells, Acts 2:1-8The significance of Pentecost emphasizes that the Holy Spirit empowers believers to reach out and communicate God’s love to outsiders. The importance of a welcoming and inclusive church community is highlighted, focusing on living in community, loving neighbors, and keeping Jesus at the center, rather than setting high barriers for entry.2024-05-2028 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchBehind the Message: A Joy-Filled LifeThis week Pastors Evan, Amelia and Josh it down and talk about Philippians 4:4-9 and what it looks like to find Christ and his joy and peace through suffering and hardship.2024-05-0648 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Happiness Here and Now, Philippians 4:1-9Following Jesus doesn’t mean sacrificing our happiness. By focusing on the present moment in relationship with Jesus, we can find peace in God’s presence.2024-05-0628 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchBehind the Message: The Worth of Following JesusPastors Evan, Lindsay and Dave sit down to talk about the worth of following Jesus and Philippians chapter 2 & 3.2024-04-2930 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Above Every Other, Philippians 2:1-11From his prison cell, Paul offers insight into Christ’s humility and service, urging believers to forsake selfishness, power, and personal image in pursuit of a life that reflects Jesus Himself.2024-04-2229 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchBehind the Message: To Live is Christ, to Die is Gain.In this week’s Behind the Message, Pastor Evan sits down with Brent Earwicker, Alex Mutagubya and Jackson for part 2 of the Philippians series. They talk through the concept that Paul presented when he said, to live is Christ, to die is gain.2024-04-1618 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchBehind the Message: Finding Gratefulness in the MessIn this week’s Behind the Message, Pastors Ben and Evan kick off a 6-part discussion through the book of Philippians. In week 1, they explore Paul’s opening address to the church in Philippi, where he expresses his gratitude and thankfulness for the young church.2024-04-0747 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: God of Our Disappointment, Matthew 21:1-11The same crowd that recognized Jesus as the Messiah on Palm Sunday soon rejected Him, calling for His crucifixion. Unmet expectations continue today among the followers of Jesus, but we don’t have to walk alone as we wrestle with doubts and disappointments.2024-03-2528 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: For Lunch, or for Life?, Matthew 14:1-20:34Jesus fed thousands and walked on water to teach us about reliance and trust, rebuking those who would misuse his miracles for personal gain. He invites his followers to embrace a life of selflessness and service, symbolized by taking up our crosses to follow him.2024-03-1428 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Unstuck, Matthew 9:1-38Regardless of our current state of faith, encountering Jesus can bring about new passion and transformation in our lives.2024-02-1232 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: The Way in the WildEstablishing our life's foundation on Jesus is vital for navigating life's challenges. But it goes far beyond mere comprehension; we must put His teachings into practice in the real world.2024-01-2928 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: When God Moves In, Matthew 5:1-12In His famous "Sermon on the Mount," Jesus teaches a radical and transformative message: the Kingdom of Heaven is here.2024-01-2227 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: A Tale of Two Boats, Luke 5:1-11Despite Peter's initial reluctance and later denial, Jesus' consistent closeness and call for a new purpose encourages us to leave behind regrets and embrace the new work of Jesus in our lives.2024-01-0328 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Joseph, Matthew 1:18-25Joseph expressed righteousness through his kindness, refraining from publicly shaming Mary despite her surprising pregnancy. He models a life guided by faith rather than fear, one that will embrace God's plan despite its inevitable challenges.2023-12-0428 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: The Prodigal, The Pretender, and The Child of God - Isaiah 43:18-19Whether we've lived a life of indulgence or one marked by religious accomplishments, the Father is waiting for His children with love and acceptance.2023-11-2230 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: The Order of Creation, Genesis 1:1-2:25In the beginning, God brought order and life into a world filled with chaos and disorder. Spiritual rhythms connect us to God, bringing order to the darkness and chaos of our own hearts.2023-11-0828 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: What is a Rhythm of Life?, Romans 12:1-2Rhythms of Life keep us connected to Jesus. They move us beyond religious checkboxes into a lifestyle that integrates faith into everyday moments.2023-10-1628 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Life. Love. Jesus., Matthew 28:18-20The mission of Westside Church can be summarized as Life in Community, Love for our Neighbors, with Jesus at the Center. Pastor Evan breaks down each one as we look to the future of our church.2023-10-0828 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: God is Holy, Isaiah 6:1-7God's holiness is so intense that impurity in His presence is dangerous, as seen in stories like Moses and the burning bush, Isaiah's vision in the temple, and Ezekiel's river vision. Jesus demonstrates a different expression of God's holiness throughout his ministry. His holiness and power don't condemn the impure but transform and heal those approaching him in faith.2023-09-2529 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: God Is Love, 1 John 4:1-2, 7-19The revolutionary understanding of God's nature as love sets Christianity apart and should guide our interactions with the world. Jesus provides the full and true understanding of God: Jesus shows us the mature working-out of love. In Jesus, God and love are linked accurately, intricately, indissolubly.2023-08-2830 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: The Supremacy of Christ, Colossians 1:15-20Relationship with Christ is the point and the plan of the gospel. When we have Christ we have everything. Everything we pray about concerns Christ because he is in everything and all things are held together through him.2023-07-3128 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: The Good Shepherd, John 9 & 10In declaring Himself to be the Good Shepherd, Jesus stood out from false messiahs (thieves) and Pharisees (bad shepherds) alike. Jesus modeled the heart of the Father for people, one that willingly lays down religious rules to rescue those who are lost and broken. As found people, our allegiance is to our Good Shepherd alone.2023-07-0328 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchInstallation Sunday with Ben Fleming and Evan Earwicker2023-06-2734 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Intercessory Prayer, Acts 4Intercessory prayer emerges from a great need and results in more of God's presence and power. God is speaking to us in this season and we will intercede for what God is speaking to us.2023-06-0528 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: All Things New, Acts 10, 15, 17What we believe about God and the Bible matters. But not everything matters equally. In Acts 15, church leaders decided it was more important to remove barriers to the Gospel than to get everyone to agree. by the time Paul gets to Athens, he's ready to use their pagan altar to point to Jesus. There's only one way to the Father, but the paths we take to find Jesus are many. Who do we exclude from our community based on differing views or opinions?2023-05-1426 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Emmaus, Luke 24:13-35When Cleopas and his friend leave Jerusalem, they leave behind their hope that Jesus was the chosen one. Their mysterious walking companion patiently meets them on their turf: walking them through the law and the prophets and, in the process, reignites their hope. Their story gives us hope that skeptics can still encounter Christ and be re-enchanted by the mystery, even on the way out of faith.2023-04-1728 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Cruciform Power, Mark 10:32-38The power of the cross flies in the face of the powers and principalities in the heavens and in the earth (explore the Pax Romana and present systems of power). It is a power denoted by weakness and by suffering and has the power to change the world for the good.2023-03-0641 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: God's Not Mad, Psalm 130The pilgrimage that takes place during these songs of ascents is both an invitation and a command of and to the people. This is also true for blessing – we are invited to bless the lord and commanded to bless the lord. Our feelings about the need for perfect honesty or authenticity don’t change that. Bless the lord. Lift your arms and eyes.2023-02-2228 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: The Way of Mercy, Psalm 123:1-3Repentance is the decision to admit that you’re wrong. That you’re wrong about your ability to be your own God and make it on your own. And it is deciding that God, through Jesus Christ, is telling you the truth. How do we make this turn to create a new life path?2023-01-3029 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Everlasting Father, Luke 1:39-45There is no limit to the presence of God and in his presence we find joy. Joy exists outside of circumstance and because of the eternalness of Jesus -- him being ever-lasting, never-failing -- our joy exists eternally as well. Jesus' promises are consistent and steady us in a chaotic world.2022-12-1929 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: The Blessing and The Bread, Genesis 12:1-42022-11-2426 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: The Evidence of Grace, Matthew 18:23-35Those who truly experience grace will also experience a transformation in the way they view others. If grace is the distinctive of the Christian faith, it ought to be extravagantly offered in our communities.2022-11-1427 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchSteve Mickel: The Price of Grace, Matthew 20:1-16In the face of injustice, a price must be paid. We all have a label we deserve to wear for the rest of eternity. There is a price for our sins and our wrongs and it’s way too rich for our blood. But God…paid the price himself to set us free. This is grace.2022-10-3130 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchSteve Mickel: The Price of Grace, Matthew 20:1-16In the face of injustice, a price must be paid. We all have a label we deserve to wear for the rest of eternity. There is a price for our sins and our wrongs and it’s way too rich for our blood. But God…paid the price himself to set us free. This is grace.2022-10-3130 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchBen Fleming: Begin Again, Acts 2:42-272022-10-2423 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchBen Fleming: Begin Again, Acts 2:42-272022-10-2423 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchSteve Mickel: A Community Center, Jeremiah 29:1, 5-72022-10-1732 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchSteve Mickel: A Community Center, Jeremiah 29:1, 5-72022-10-1732 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Our Place In The Story, Matthew 16:13-182022-10-1026 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Our Place In The Story, Matthew 16:13-182022-10-1026 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchBen Fleming: Two Sons and a Father, Luke 15:11-322022-10-0325 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchBen Fleming: Two Sons and a Father, Luke 15:11-322022-10-0325 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchSteve Mickel: He Is Enough, John 20:29-312022-09-2622 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchSteve Mickel: He Is Enough, John 20:29-312022-09-2622 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchSteve Mickel: A Better Metaphor, Matthew 5:3-10We've long loved the metaphor of being an "Army for the Lord." It can be confusing. Especially today. Jesus offers a beautiful metaphor in the form of shelter from the storm. Jesus teaches us from the ethos of the Beatitudes and the pathos of the cruiciform that which gives Christianity it's distinctive beauty. This is the beauty we must embrace.2022-09-1933 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchSteve Mickel: A Better Metaphor, Matthew 5:3-10We’ve long loved the metaphor of being an “Army for the Lord.” It can be confusing. Especially today. Jesus offers a beautiful metaphor in the form of shelter from the storm. Jesus teaches us from the ethos of the Beatitudes and the pathos of the cruiciform that which gives Christianity it’s distinctive beauty. This is […]2022-09-1933 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchBen Fleming: How Jesus Saves the World, Matthew 4:1-11Jesus is tempted in the desert with safety, influence and political power; or, the most common desires of the world. Over the last generation or so, the evangelical church has been more adept at endorsing these dominant desires and is in need of recovering its true form and beauty.2022-09-1226 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchBen Fleming: How Jesus Saves the World, Matthew 4:1-11Jesus is tempted in the desert with safety, influence and political power; or, the most common desires of the world. Over the last generation or so, the evangelical church has been more adept at endorsing these dominant desires and is in need of recovering its true form and beauty. 2022-09-1226 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchBo Stern Brady: The Greatest Wonder Of All, John 1:1-18Beauty, mystery and wonder. All three of them go together. We wonder at things that are beautiful and mysterious. Children most often find themselves in a state of wonder because everything is a new journey into beauty and mystery. The greatest wonder of all is the Incarnation. Gazing on the Word made flesh keeps the […]2022-09-0629 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchBo Stern Brady: The Greatest Wonder Of All, John 1:1-18Beauty, mystery and wonder. All three of them go together. We wonder at things that are beautiful and mysterious. Children most often find themselves in a state of wonder because everything is a new journey into beauty and mystery. The greatest wonder of all is the Incarnation. Gazing on the Word made flesh keeps the gospel beautiful.2022-09-0629 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchSteve Mickel: Love, James 5:7-20Patience, prayer and sacrificial love will mark the lives of true followers of Jesus. 2022-08-2932 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchSteve Mickel: Love, James 5:7-20Patience, prayer and sacrificial love will mark the lives of true followers of Jesus. 2022-08-2932 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Humility, James 4:5-10Humility is the most direct route to becoming like the God we believe in.2022-08-2226 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Humility, James 4:5-10Humility is the most direct route to becoming like the God we believe in.2022-08-2226 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchSteve Mickel: Wisdom, James 3:13-18The world is confused and confusing, true religion cuts through the noise and leads us to eternal perspective (and this perspective is seen most profoundly in the way we communicate.) 2022-08-1527 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchBen Fleming: Action, James 1:19-2:26True religion is more than hearing and even more than believing, it is building a life that manifests the character of Jesus. 2022-08-0826 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchBo Stern Brady: Endurance, James 1:1-5The testing of our faith is gift that produces endurance and reveals where it’s lacking.2022-08-0123 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Exile Is Not The End, Revelation 21:3-52022-07-2528 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchBen Fleming: Influence in Exile, Esther 3-72022-07-2524 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: A Better Way In Babylon, Daniel 3:8-38We will fall into the trap of Babylon if we declare the supremacy of God without the self-sacrifice and love for our enemies that Jesus demonstrated on the cross.2022-07-1128 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchBo Stern Brady: Peace or Protest?, Jeremiah 29:4-11In exile, identity is challenged and alliegence is divided. There was conflict in the Jewish community in Babylonian exile. Some wanted to hear Jeremiah’s call for a peace ethic in Babylon, but others wanted to hear Hananiah’s call to a resistance ethic. Should Israel just accept their fate as an exiled and broken nation and absorb completely into Babylon? Or should they resist their overlords and actively work to undermine Babylon? Or should they do something in between?2022-07-0535 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Exiled From Eden, 1 Peter 1:1-8The exile metaphor is a theme that runs through the entire Bible. The Hebrew Bible authors wrote Genesis believing that humanity has been exiled from the Garden of Eden and perfect unity with God. The Hebrews believed that their exile represented all humanity’s exile of heaven and earth being separated from each other. After humanity is banished from Eden, we embark on the first exile journey - settling in a world that is no longer home. When God calls Abraham to leave Babylon (Ur), he and Sarah lack a true home but Abraham has a promise from God th...2022-06-1331 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Transforming the Soul, Matthew 16:26The health of your soul isn’t just a matter of being saved or unsaved. It’s the hinge on which the rest of your life hangs. It’s the difference between deep, satisfied spirituality and a restless, dispassionate faith.2022-05-3124 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Easter, Mark 6:6-72022-04-1824 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Jesus Is Lord, Mark 4:35-41Great villains make for great heroes. Before Mark tells the story of Jesus' showdown with death, he pits Jesus against all kinds of lesser bad guys - demons, sickness, hunger and storms to make the case that Jesus has authority over everything. For Mark’s persecuted readers in Rome, the message is clear - nothing could stop Jesus then, nothing’s going to stop Him now.2022-03-3035 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: The American Dream, Luke 7:20-212022-02-2234 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: Ground Zero, Matthew 13:442022-02-0129 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: A Long Way From Eden, John 1:1-142021-12-2723 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: The Four Lepers, 2 Kings 7:3-102021-11-2434 minWestside ChurchWestside ChurchEvan Earwicker: The Boy and His Lunch, John 6:1-142021-11-1530 minBehind the MessageBehind the MessageHow Repentance Works with Evan EarwickerBen and Casey discuss Evan’s message on Repentance in the Psalms and the parable of the prodigal son in this week’s Behind the Message podcast. 2017-08-0928 minBehind the MessageBehind the MessageEvan Earwicker: God’s Judgment is a Good ThingCasey Parnell joins Ben Fleming to discuss Evan’s message on the judgment of God in the Psalms, and how we shouldn’t see it as a negative. 2017-06-2229 min