St. Paul Westlake Podcast

Holy Hodgepodge: What About the Contradictions in the Easter Accounts?

Join Pastor Josh and Pastor Smith for a discussion about some of the differences in the Easter accounts from Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. How many women came to the tomb? What time did they get there? Did they meet men, or angels, and how many? Did the women tell anyone, or did they stay silent?

 

How can we read these four accounts and reconcile some of the apparent differences? And what effect should it have on our faith?

 

We hope you enjoy this episode. Please reach out to askthepastor@stpaulwestlake.org if you have questions or comments. 

Beyond the Sermon: The Glory of Burial with Pastor Smith | 3/29/26

Join our host, Michael Sinn, as he talked with Pastor Smith about his sermon. We are celebrating this wonderful parade for Jesus but we are waiting for the other shoe to drop for the sad things that will be happening to Jesus, as he continues make things worse for himself but better for us.

If you have any questions you’d like Michael to ask the guest preacher and have to response, please send them to

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Pastor Smith - Sermon 3/29/26

Pastor Smith's sermon “The Glory of Burial.” Scripture readings are Zechariah 9:9-12; Philippians 2:5-11; John 12:12-19.

Beyond the Sermon: Making Things Worse to Make Them Better with Pastor Smith | 3/22/26

Join our host, Michael Sinn, as he talked with Pastor Smith about his sermon. The power of love Jesus had to remain silent to make things better for us.

If you have any questions you’d like Michael to ask the guest preacher and have to response, please send them to

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Pastor Smith - Sermon 3/22/26

Pastor Smith's sermon “Making Things Worse to Make Them Better.” Scripture readings are Isaiah 53:3-12; Matthew 26:47-68. 

Beyond the Sermon: "One" with Pastor Josh | 3/15/26

Join our host, Michael Sinn, as he talked with Pastor Josh about his sermon. On the importances of remembering that we are One body of Christ and should be working, love, and supporting as One.

If you have any questions you’d like Michael to ask the guest preacher and have to response, please send them to

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Pastor Josh - Sermon 3/15/26

Pastor Josh's sermon “One” Scripture readings are 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; John 17:6-26.

Beyond the Sermon: What a Waste with Pastor Smith | 3/8/26

Join our host, Michael Sinn, as he talked with Pastor Smith about his sermon. As we look how to make sure to use our time and resources wisely and not being wasteful.

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Pastor Smith - Sermon 3/8/26

Pastor Smith's sermon “What a Waste!” Scripture readings are Deuteronomy 15:1-11; 2 Corinthians 9:6-15; Mark 14:1-11. 

Beyond the Sermon: Stay Ready with Pastor Josh | 3/1/26

Join our host, Michael Sinn, as he talked with Pastor Josh about his sermon. How to stay spiritually fed enough to be ready for when Jesus is going to take us home.

If you have any questions you’d like Michael to ask the guest preacher and have to response, please send them to:

askthepastor@stpaulwestlake.org