Welcome to the podcast of Redeemer West Side. Our church is located on Manhattan's Upper West Side where we are living out the sacred call by Jesus to love our neighbors and heal our city.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE | Matthew 18:21-35
One YouTube comment said, “Unforgiveness is definitely the flavor of the day.” We live in a time and age where giving and receiving forgiveness is an uncommon exp…
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE | Luke 18:1-8
Does God hear our prayer? Jesus shows us that even an unjust judge will respond to persistent requests. If this is true for flawed human beings, how much more will our …
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE | Luke 15:1-10
Have you ever felt truly, frighteningly lost? In these two parables, Jesus invites us to experience something counterintuitive: that admitting our lostness is the firs…
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE | James 5:19-20
Is restoration possible? James describes the gospel's missional compassion. For those who have strayed from the truth or fallen into destructive patterns, hope remain…
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE | James 5:13-18
Where do we turn for help in our greatest needs? This passage explores the transformative power of prayer. James describes the importance of fervent, faith-filled pra…
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE | James 5:7-12
What do we do when we have no control? James describes patience in the face of waiting for the Lord to return. This passage tells Christians to trust in God's timing …
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE | James 4:11-5:6
What are the dangers of power and wealth for those who follow Jesus? The world’s values and God’s kingdom values are reversed. He challenges us to prioritize God's k…
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE | James 4:4-10
How does God relate to us, and how do we relate to him? James describes the relational aspect of submission to God, emphasizing the need to resist worldly desires and …
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE | James 3:13-4:3
What does a mature follower of Jesus look like? This section shows a picture of someone whose beauty and goodness are genuine. In a city of manufactured self-image, …
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE | James 3:1-18
How much do my words matter? Our culture examines every tweet, every statement, and even silence. Examining the power of our words according to this passage, we see h…
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE | James 2:14-26
What is the connection between what we believe and what we do? This passages dives into the complex but inseparable link between faith and works. James challenges Ch…
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE | James 1:27-2:13
If everyone is shown mercy by God, then how can we withhold mercy? This passage confronts the church for showing favoritism within their community. James challenges…
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE | James 1:19-26
How does a person learn from and live like Jesus? James explores the concept of heavenly wisdom versus earthly wisdom. This passage emphasizes the importance of seeki…
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE | James 1:2-4,9-18
How does trouble help us? Delving into the paradox of finding joy in the midst of trials, this passage encourages Christians to embrace challenges as opportunitie…
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE | James 1:1-8
How does a Christian experience life under a new faith? Examining James' foundational message and his background, this passage challenges Christians to follow Jesus thr…
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE | Isaiah 53:4-6, 25:6-9
All of the forgiveness and mercy we need and long to share come from one source. The death and resurrection of Jesus provide the healing that the world needs.…
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE | John 12:12-19
John witnessed the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, fulfilling the prophecy of the Messiah riding in humility on a donkey. The crowd welcomes Him with shout…
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE | Matthew 5:2-11
In the Beatitudes, Jesus delivers a profound teaching on the characteristics of those blessed by God. He pronounces blessings upon the poor in spirit, those who mour…
The gospel of Jesus creates a restorative community. The Apostle Paul instructs the Galatian church to restore and support one another with a spirit of gentleness when facing moral failures. He empha…