The Westcliffe Climb

We've all heard the phrase, "born again." What's that about? What did Jesus mean and why is it vital for eternal life?Support the showWestcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus.Website: https://westcliffe.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcliffetxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

Pastor Josh and Pastor Dimbiniaina (Andry) Randrianasolo from Madagascar finish up their 3-part discussion with a dive into Asbury, revivals around the nation, and the lessons and guidance Pastor Andry would offer to American revival in light of Madagascar's revival. Examples, structure, leadership, like Pentecost to early churchSupport the showWestcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus.Website: https://westcliffe.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcliffetxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

Pastor Joshua Duffy and Pastor Dimbiniaina (Andry) Randrianasolo from Madagascar continue their conversation focusing Part 2 on the details of understanding spiritual warfare, demonic spirits, split level Christianity, syncretism, and how to equip the average believer.Support the showWestcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus.Website: https://westcliffe.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcliffetxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

Pastor Josh and Pastor Dimbiniaina (Andry) Randrianasolo from Madagascar discuss the primary ongoing challenge faced by the Lutheran Church of Madagascar.Support the showWestcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus.Website: https://westcliffe.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcliffetxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

Depression hits hard. It can be a consequence of trauma, genetics, medical illness and chronic pain, unresolved grief, loss, and relational disconnection. It threatens to destroy our lives, but also invites us to dig deep and anchor ourselves in the bedrock of our faith.Support the showWestcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus.Website: https://westcliffe.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcliffetxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

Shame comes knocking when we feel inadequate, when we fail or fall down. Our enemy is quick to accuse and condemn, but shame, when we admit it and reach out, is our invitation to grace.Support the showWestcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus.Website: https://westcliffe.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcliffetxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

Sometimes it seems God is nowhere to be found when we need him the most. What do we make of this and how do we keep going in the face of suffering?Support the showWestcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus.Website: https://westcliffe.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcliffetxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

When confronted with distress in another, we tend to want to fix it or get away from it. We can only be helpful if we can be present and calm. True empathy allows us to set aside our own reaction or agenda and reflect genuine understanding.Support the showWestcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus.Website: https://westcliffe.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcliffetxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

Our deep needs and defenses leave us vulnerable, and our brains can be triggered when we feel hurt or threatened. Doing what comes naturally can put us in an irrational state and make matters worse. Tune in as Josh and Paul explore ways to stop the insanity.Support the showWestcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus.Website: https://westcliffe.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcliffetxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

Let's do a deeper dive on last week's topic. We get defensive to avoid blame or emotional pain. Sadly, all our defenses ultimately work against intimacy and keep us from connection. To ditch defenses we must die to self. Jesus leads the way.Support the showWestcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus.Website: https://westcliffe.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcliffetxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

Pastor Joshua Duffy and Dr. Paul Looney discuss. Emotional defenses are God-given and they can be life-saving when we are small. But what limits our pain in childhood may limit our freedom as adults. God wants us to die to self-protective maneuvers so that we can live vulnerably and authentically.Support the showWestcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus.Website: https://westcliffe.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcliffetxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

How do we distinguish the voice of God from other voices in our head? Is there a difference between conviction and condemnation? Have you been robbed of joy and peace and can you get them back?Support the showWestcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus.Website: https://westcliffe.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcliffetxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

Prince Harry's book - Spare - came out this week. His narrative focuses on injury as rationale for stepping away from relationships. In some ways, it is the story of our current culture. Tune in to hear Jesus' way with cancel culture.Support the showWestcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus.Website: https://westcliffe.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcliffetxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

Anger is a part of our emotional response to life in a fallen world. It signals us that all is not well. So why is it so easy to get stuck in it and why does it so easily misfire? Dr. Paul Looney and Pastor Josh Duffy discuss anger and how it manifests itself and can affect our lives.Support the showWestcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus.Website: https://westcliffe.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcliffetxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

In this previously aired episode Dr. Paul Looney and Pastor Josh Duffy discuss Josh's video "Wants and Needs" from Westcliffe Episode 40 and the difference in how men and women tend to think and feel about these things.The Westcliffe Episode 40 video playlist  can be found at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqCH5S_8gOf50NTMJ-WwCdkylKXLD52J2Support the showWestcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus.Website: https://westcliffe.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcliffetxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

Dr. Paul & Pastor Josh have a Christmas discussion about the baby Jesus.Support the showWestcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus.Website: https://westcliffe.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcliffetxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

The greatest gift we give one another is the gift that God gave us at Christmas. The Gift of presence. Jesus is Emmanuel - "God With Us." Being fully engaged allows His light to shine through us bring joy through connection.Support the showWestcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus.Website: https://westcliffe.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcliffetxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

Dr. Paul & Pastor Josh discuss what is, "The Opposite of Faith"?Support the showWestcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus.Website: https://westcliffe.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcliffetxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

Dr. Paul & Pastor Josh discuss, compare and contrast self-esteem and self-compassionSupport the showWestcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus.Website: https://westcliffe.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcliffetxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org

Dr. Paul Looney and Pastor Josh Duffy bring is Part 2 of a discussion about how God can work through our suffering to bring happiness and accomplish His good purpose.Support the showWestcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus.Website: https://westcliffe.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcliffetxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org