Tara and Pastor Joe Kappel discuss prayer and the part it plays in spiritual formation. They discuss practical applications of the REAP guides and give an outline of how to pray. Resources Prone to Wander: Prayers of Confession and Celebration by Barbara R. Duguid (Author), and others Guide to Prayer P – Praise R – Repent A – Ask Y – Yield wpbc.link/sgwww.westparkbaptist.org/prayer ..read more

Tara and Pastor Al Cage kick off a three-week series about spiritual formation. They discuss the role Scripture plays in spiritual formation, how we received Scripture, its sufficiency for life, and the motivation of studying and living according to Scripture ..read more

Tara sits down with global partner Emil Toader to discuss West Park’s long-time partnership with Missio Link International in Romania. Listen as they discuss ways God is working in Romania, the war in Ukraine, and how West Park contributed to their work with Ukrainian refugees. Resources www.missiointernational.org ..read more

Pastor Sam Polson discusses with Tara the upcoming November focus, Trusting God – Generosity for Generations. Learn about the history of the Jehovah-Jireh offering each November as well as how God has used it in the past and how it will impact the generations to come ..read more

Every year, West Park Baptist Church holds a Thanksgiving Boxes event. Congregation members are encouraged to fill a box that gets distributed to families in our community to help them celebrate the holiday. Cindy Reynolds tells us more about this event, including the purpose and this year’s goal ..read more

When you ask the question, “How are you?” people often say one of two things – “I’m busy” or “I’m tired.” But is this how we are meant to exist in our everyday lives? On this bonus episode, Jake and Tara sit down to discuss the spiritual discipline of Sabbath. During their time, they talk about a simple definition of Sabbath and give practical steps to practicing this spiritual discipline. Resources Subversive Sabbath: The Surprising Power of Rest in a Nonstop World by A. J. Swoboda The Sabbath (FSG Classics) by Abraham Joshua Heschel The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer ..read more

During this episode, Larry Cooper, Amy Larson, and Pastor Al Cage share with Tara their heart for bringing hope to those going through the difficulties of separation and/or divorce. This is part of a series of episodes exploring the Biblical Support Ministries at West Park and their focus of being “helping ministries” as they make an impact on not only our church body, but also our surrounding communities. To find out more about this ministry or to register for an upcoming class, go to westparkbaptist.org/divorcecare ..read more

We are distracted. How can we seek out silence and solitude to combat this constant state of distraction? Jake and Tara discuss this spiritual discipline and how it is foundational to spiritual formation ..read more

Pastor Al Cage joins Tara to discuss the Biblical Support Ministries and how the BSM team is growing and making a difference in the lives of believers. Hear an overview of the lay of the land of BSM and what this ministry covers ..read more

In this bonus episode, Tara chats it up with a longtime friend, Stephanie K. Stephanie shares how she ended up in Greece and also gives updates about the organization she partners with, Advancing the Ministries of the Gospel (AMG). Resources To find out more information about Stephanie's ministry or to sign up for her newsletter, e-mail stephaniek@amginternational.org. Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper (influential in moving Stephanie towards serving overseas full time ..read more