Westside Unscripted

From Trees to Dragons

Time for a speed round. Pastor Peter answers questions from "Are dragons real?" to "What is the symbolism of trees in the Bible?"

Recommended Reading from this Episode:

The Biggest Story Bible Story Book

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Westside Q&A

This week, we are publishing the live Q&A from our quarterly members meeting in which our members ask Pastor Peter questions about the Bible, theology, and culture.

If you have a question that you would like Pastor Peter to address on Westside Unscripted, please email it to josh@bibledirectionforlife.com.

The Names in the Gospels

Did you know that the names of people given in the Gospels bolster the Gospels' reliability? Today on Westside Unscripted, Pastor Peter walks us through a fascinating study of how the names used in the gospels match up exactly with the names found elsewhere in antiquity. 

Recommended Reading from this Episode:

Can We Trust the Gospels? by Peter J. Williams

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How To Get Things Done

Life is busy. In the hustle and bustle of the average day, we can begin to wonder how in the world we will get everything done. The good news is that we don’t to do "everything" and that God provides the strength we need for the tasks He has given us. This week, Pastor Peter offers some suggestions for how to get more done in the time we have been given without burning ourselves out. 

If you have a question that you would like Pastor Peter to address on Westside Unscripted, please email it to josh@bibledirectionforlife.com.

Confessing Our Sins One to Another

James mentions that we are to confess our sins to one another. But what does that mean and how does confession of sin to each other relate to the command to repent? Pastor Peter explores this question and explains how our impulse toward confession can go sideways.

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Angels in the Bible

What is an angel? The biblical descriptions of them are vague and varied, so who exactly are they and what do they do? Pastor Peter walks us through some of the characteristics of angels and how the Scriptures describe their function in the world.

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If you have a question that you would like Pastor Peter to address on Westside Unscripted, please email it to josh@bibledirectionforlife.com.

I’m Sorry or Please Forgive Me?

We are commonly taught to say the magical words, “I’m sorry” when we sin against someone else, but what does the Bible teach us to do? Does the Bible even talk about saying that you’re sorry? Today, Pastor Peter explains how we should make things right when we sin against someone else. There are no magic words that can right a wrong, but the Scriptures offer us clear direction for how to confess and repent of our sin.

If you have a question that you would like Pastor Peter to address on Westside Unscripted, please email it to josh@bibledirectionforlife.com.

Bible Reading or Bible Study?

How should believers balance Bible reading with Bible study? On the one hand, Christians should be familiar with the entire text, which requires frequent readings. On the other hand, we should have a deep grasp of the specific passages of the Bible, a grasp we only get through study and meditation on a particular portion of the text. So how do we balance those two without being full-time Bible students?

If you have a question that you would like Pastor Peter to address on Westside Unscripted, please email it to josh@bibledirectionforlife.com.

Polygamy and Polyandry

What to do with polygamy and polyandry? If a polygamist comes to follow Christ, how should he deal with his multiple wives? If a polyandrist comes to follow Christ, how should she deal with her multiple husbands? Today on the podcast, Pastor Peter untangles some of the ethical dilemmas involved in these situations.

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How Many Sacraments?

As practicing Baptists, we recognize two ordinances in the church: baptism and the Lord's supper. In other denominations and at other times in church history, the church has named seven sacraments—sometimes even more. How did we wind up recognizing only two? Today, Pastor Peter walks us through the winding path that eventually brought us to our day and our church.

If you have a question that you would like Pastor Peter to address on Westside Unscripted, please email it to josh@bibledirectionforlife.com.