Southside Church Podcast

In the first week of the series God's Song in Our Story, we begin a study of the Book of Philippians, where we are encouraged to reflect on how our perspective might need to change in light of our circumstances and to consider the opportunities we have to worship God sacrificially through serving others.Support the show

As we conclude the Unseen Idols series, we take time to reflect on how the constant desire for others' approval can quietly steal our affection from Christ, who alone should remain at the centre of our lives.Support the show

In the first week of our new series, Unseen Idols, we reflect on how idols are not merely statues but inward allegiances of the heart. This week, we explore the idol of control.Support the show

In the second week of the series, Unseen Idols, we reflect on how idols are not merely statues but inward allegiances of the heart. This week, we explore the idol of consumerism.Support the show

In the first week of our new series, Unseen Idols, we reflect on how idols are not merely statues but inward allegiances of the heart. This week, we explore the idol of convenience.Support the show

Life is full of challenges, hardships, and what can sometimes feel like a constant stream of bad news. But what if every “bad news” moment were actually an invitation from God? In this message, we explore five difficult truths about life—that it's hard, that we'll face death, that we're not in control, and more—and uncover the good news hidden within each one. God invites us to live from victory, embrace eternal life, find freedom in our limits, live with true significance, and rest in His care.Support the show

In week two of our series, Masters of the Heart, we hear a testimony about the journey with money and explore biblical perspectives on wealth and stewardship as we continue to follow Jesus.Support the show

Today we begin a new series titled Masters of the Heart, a journey that invites us to reflect on where our hearts are truly rooted. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus spoke about wealth and possessions more often than any other topic—except the Kingdom of God.Support the show

In week 5 of the series, Peculiar People, we are reminded that God has a preferred design for our rhythms of work and rest. This design was damaged by the fall but restored by the work of Jesus.Support the show

In week 4 of the series, Peculiar People, we reflect on the life of Paul and to consider what would change in our spiritual stride if we chose to walk with others the way Jesus did, driven by love over law.Support the show

We continue to explore the weird ways we are called to walk with Jesus while living in our world.Support the show

In week two of the series, Peculiar People, we reflect on how Mary's life was uniquely personal - how she trusted God in her world and in her way, for her times. We are then invited to consider how we are called to trust God in our own lives and in our own unique circumstances.Support the show

As we start a new series, Peculiar People, one of the weird ways we are called to "walk with Jesus while living in our world" is by carefully considering how we position AI (Artificial Intelligence) in our lives.Support the show

On Southside's birthday, we explore the redemptive pathways of pain and consider how suffering can be an invitation—like it was for Jacob—to wrestle with God in trust rather than reject Him.Support the show

In week two of the series God-Based Belief, we explore how faith trusts, whereas expectation assumesSupport the show

In the first week of the new series, God-Based Belief, we explore the power of grounding our faith in who God is and the role of Holy Communion in our lives.Support the show

We get personal insights into what it takes to hear God in the storms of our lives.Support the show

We are challenged to ask whether we are working for God's approval or from God's approval.Support the show

In the final week of the series, Back to Basics, we discuss what worship is, why God is worthy of worship and asks us to consider our response to God, who He is, what He did and is doing for us.Support the show

In the week 6 of our series, Back to Basics, we reflect on the role that our inner voice plays in hearing God.Support the show

On Fathers day, we reflect on God's love for us, our struggles with comprehending God's great love and the things in our lives leading to these struggles.Support the show

In week four of our series, Back to Basics, we reflect on the gift and work of the Holy Spirit in our walk with Christ.Support the show

In week 3 of the series, Back to Basics, we discuss the different types of love and reflect on some examples of how to meet peoples needs where they are at, how to love well and learn how to be loved.Support the show

In week 2 of our Back to Basics series, we explore the role of prayer in the believer's life and the importance of returning to it as a foundational rhythm for being with God.Support the show

In the first week of our new series, Back to Basics, we are invited to consider how we can embrace the work God is doing in our lives by taking small consistent daily steps.Support the show

On this Mother's Day, we are reminded of just how much God loves us.Support the show

Together on a journey of building a people who belong.Support the show

We are reminded that while it is important to know who you are, it is more important to know whose you are.Support the show

On Resurrection Sunday, we are reminded of Jesus's invitation to us to believe in Him… through our suffering, through our wounds and even death.Support the show

On this Good Friday, we reflect on the cross-shaped life we're called to live. Will we choose the way of the towel—humility and service—or the way of the sword—power and control? A powerful reminder of the choice before us.Support the show

As we prepare for Easter Weekend, we're reminded that God's presence is all we need — hosanna in every joy and hosanna in every hardship.Support the show

Where are you coming from and where are you going?Support the show

In week 4 of Vision 2025, we are challenged to reflect on how we are going to respond to God's invitation.Support the show

Kim Ballantine invites us to consider how we would stand in waiting for God if we knew that nothing takes God by surprise and that He is a God of restoration.Support the show

In the third week of Vision 2025, we begin to define some of the measurable goals that God has laid before us as the Southside Church community.Support the show

In week 2 of Vision 2025, we are invited to step into a journey of continuously asking ourselves: "What step can I take?"Support the show

As we step into vision month, we reflect on the importance of preparation in the process of stepping into God's promises.Support the show

We discuss delighting in God first, not for what He can do for us but for who He is, this will reorder all our other desires to align with His will.Support the show

In the third week of Living Life, we we look 5 truths that we must make peace with in order to develop into spiritual maturity.Support the show

We explore how as part of entering into new life, it is often needed to hand over control of certain things to God and stop trying to force change with certain things, but rather submit to God forming us.Support the show

As we start a new series called "Living LIFE", we look at some of the grave clothes we might need to leave behind.Support the show

We discuss three (3) possible temptations the enemy might use as we start moving in the right direction and three (3) truths which we can apply in our lives to protect ourselves in our race.Support the show

We reflect on the fact that it's not how you start that matters—it's how you end!Support the show

As we step into the new year, we reflect on how Paul uses the analogy of a runner in a race to depict how we continue to grow through every season in our lives.Support the show

We explore the importance of recognizing the spiritual seasons in our lives—and the value of ending one season well as we step into the next.Support the show

In this Christmas message, we are challenged to explore the wonder of Christmas in the midst of our circumstances.Support the show

Now is the time for joy! Support the show

We get practical insights on how we can practice our love with those around us this Christmas and avoid opening gifts with closed hearts.Support the show

In the message titled, Hope, we kick off Advent 2024 with a reminder that our hope is in Jesus and not our plans.Support the show

We reflect how walking in the Spirit is about God's care for us and His presence with us.Support the show

In week three, we are reminded that we should finish our faith journey the way we started, by being led by the Holy Spirit.Support the show