St. Paul Westlake Podcast

Holy Hodgepodge: What is Needed for Salvation?

Join Pastor Josh and Pastor Smith for this month's episode of the Holy Hodgepodge, in which they discuss "What is needed for salvation?"

Different Christian denominations lay out different requirements. Do you have to be baptized? Born again? Demonstrate enough fruit of faith? Believe in Jesus? 

They also look through key Scripture passages to see what the Bible says about salvation.

 

Beyond the Sermon: The Coldest Ticket in Town with Pastor Smith | 2/22/26

Join our host, Michael Sinn, as he talked with Pastor Smith about his sermon on the parable of the wedding feast. A hard one to explain but not for our amazing Pastor here at St Paul.

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

Pastor Smith - Sermon 2/22/26

Pastor Smith's sermon ““The Coldest Ticket in Town.” Scripture readings are Revelation 19:6-9; Matthew 22:1-14. 

Pastor Smith--Sermon 2/15/26

Pastor Smith's sermon "What if God Means What He Says?" based on Luke 16:19-31.

Beyond the Sermon: The Lost and the Found with Pastor Smith | 2/8/26

Join our host, Michael Sinn, as he talked with Pastor Smith about his sermon. Learning about the father's attitude toward his son: "I've been waiting for you to come back."

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

Pastor Smith - Sermon 2/8/26

Pastor Smith's sermon “The Lost and the Found.” Scripture readings are Isaiah 12:1-6; 2 Cor. 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3; 11-32. 

Holy Hodgepodge: Capital Punishment, Just Wars, and Pacifism

Join Pastor Josh and Pastor Smith for another episode of the Holy Hodgepodge. This time they talk about a wide range of subjects dealing with how Christians should approach issues of using violence or force. Is this ever appropriate? They discuss capital punishment, just wars, pacifism, among other things. 

 

If you ever have a question or a topic suggestion, please reach out at askthepastor@stpaulwestlake.org.

Pastor Josh - Sermon 2/1/26

Pastor Josh's sermon “The Blame Game”. Scripture readings are Ezekiel 36:24-32; James 1:12-15; Mark 9:42-49.

Beyond the Sermon: Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up with Pastor Smith | 1/25/26

Join our host, Michael Sinn, as he talked with Pastor Smith about his sermon. Remembering, who the Jesus that came, save, and died for us. Who knows, maybe Pastor Smith will rap for us?...

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

Pastor Smith - Sermon 1/25/26

Pastor Smith's sermon “Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up?”. Scripture readings are Isaiah 51:1-6; Romans 10:8-17; Matthew 16:13-28.