More Than We’ve Known is Season 2 of Conversations with Troy Kennedy, a Christian podcast exploring spiritual growth as a lifelong journey with Jesus. Many of us assume faith means having it all together—or that once we reach a certain point, growth should stop feeling hard. But real discipleship isn’t a straight line. It unfolds in seasons, includes setbacks, invites healing, and continually calls us deeper with Christ. In this season, Troy Kennedy explores a historic framework of spiritual formation that helps us: Name where we are in our faith journey Understand what God may be doing in each season See why feeling stuck, disillusioned, or stretched can actually be part of spiritual growth—not a failure Whether you’re new to faith, returning after church hurt, or have followed Jesus for decades, More Than We’ve Known invites you into this truth: Jesus always has more for us than we’ve known. ▶️ New episodes weekly▶️ Subscribe for conversations on discipleship, spiritual formation, and following Jesus in real life

This Advent episode explores biblical love (agape) and how it differs from the emotion-based, conditional love often celebrated in culture. Through the incarnation of Jesus, we see God’s love in action—unearned, intentional, and present with us in our brokenness. The conversation addresses common barriers to receiving God’s love, including performance-based thinking and projecting past relationship wounds onto God. Listeners are invited to receive love as they are and reflect it through presence, compassion, and community this Christmas season and beyond.

Show Notes: Advent Week 3 — Joy (Luke 1:46–55) This week, Troy guides us through Mary’s Song in Luke 1:46–55—a beautiful reminder that Joy is rooted in God’s presence, not circumstances. Reflection Questions:• How does culture’s approach to Advent drain your joy?• How can you intentionally turn your focus toward Jesus this season?• What familiar patterns can you surrender to Him for renewal?• How does the world define joy—and how does Jesus redefine it?• Are you fighting for joy? When was the last time you truly pursued it?• Will you pray, “Lord, I want Your joy—show me how to receive it”?• Who do you need to bring into your life to help remind you of Jesus’ joy? Helpful Resources Mentioned:• Wired for Negativity: https://www.verywellmind.com/negative-bias-4589618• 15-Second Gratitude Boost: https://www.thezoereport.com/wellness/the-15-second-gratitude-trick-that-will-boost-your-mood-daily Definitions & Quotes:• Jim Wilder: “Joy is when someone is glad to be with me… being the sparkle in someone’s eye.”• Dallas Willard:“God is the most joyous being in the universe… All of the good and beautiful things from which we occasionally drink tiny droplets of soul-exhilarating joy, God continuously experiences in all their breadth and depth and richness.” This conversation will invite your heart back to the joy that Jesus brings—deep, lasting, and life-giving.

Show Notes: Advent Week 2 — Peace (Isaiah 9:6) In Week 2, we reflect on the Peace Jesus brings—the kind rooted in shalom: wholeness, completeness, flourishing. Through Isaiah 9:6, Troy walks us through the powerful names of Jesus and what they mean for our lives today. Reflection Questions:• Which name do you need to call on in this season?Wonderful? Counselor? Mighty God? Everlasting Father? Prince of Peace?• How is shalom different from the modern idea of peace?• How does the arrival of Jesus bring biblical peace?• How is peace something we are, not just something we try to create?• What holiday traditions bring peace to your soul?• Is conforming to cultural pressure keeping you from peace this year?• How will you hold onto spiritual practices that help you stay grounded?• How has Jesus provided peace for you in the past?• What belongs in your “peace toolkit” this season?• Who can you invite into this journey for accountability and encouragement? Let this episode guide you toward the Prince of Peace, who still brings calm to our chaos.

Show Notes: Advent Week 1 — Hope (Isaiah 9:2–7) In Week 1 of our Advent journey, Troy Kennedy explores the deep, biblical meaning of Hope through the prophecy of Isaiah 9:2–7. Advent is a season of anticipation, longing, and making room for Jesus. Together we reflect on: Reflection Questions:• What comes to mind when you hear the word Advent?• How do you plan to approach this Advent season?• What are you hoping for in this moment of your life?• When have you had to wait for something good?• What are you saying, “Lord, help me make room for…” this year?• How does Scripture define hope differently than our culture?• What is one small, daily practice that excites you as you mark Advent? Troy also shares Eugene Peterson’s reminder:“Hope has almost nothing to do with forecasting the future… It’s waking up to the presence of God right now and living as if Jesus is alive today—because he is.” Join us as we rediscover true Hope—the kind that steadies our hearts and awakens us to God’s presence.

🎙️ Podcast Series: How to Read the Bible A 4-part series from Westside Family Church designed to help you engage Scripture with understanding, relationship, and transformation. Each conversation unpacks a practical approach to reading the Bible so you can grow in loving Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and sharing Jesus.

🎙️ Podcast Series: How to Read the Bible A 4-part series from Westside Family Church designed to help you engage Scripture with understanding, relationship, and transformation. Each conversation unpacks a practical approach to reading the Bible so you can grow in loving Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and sharing Jesus.

🎙️ Podcast Series: How to Read the Bible A 4-part series from Westside Family Church designed to help you engage Scripture with understanding, relationship, and transformation. Each conversation unpacks a practical approach to reading the Bible so you can grow in loving Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and sharing Jesus.

🎙️ Podcast Series: How to Read the Bible A 4-part series from Westside Family Church designed to help you engage Scripture with understanding, relationship, and transformation. Each conversation unpacks a practical approach to reading the Bible so you can grow in loving Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and sharing Jesus.

We were once dead in our sins, but God’s grace made us alive through Christ. Salvation isn’t earned—it’s received through faith—so we can live out the good works God prepared for us with eternal purpose.

Feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Whether you’re facing illness, broken relationships, or loss, true strength comes from more than self-reliance—it comes from God’s power. In this episode, we explore how an ongoing relationship with Him and living in community with other believers can transform how you face every struggle.

Are your prayers stuck on repeat? Discover how to move from routine to relationship in this powerful message on the life-changing power of prayer. Drawing from Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 1:15-23, learn practical steps to deepen your connection with God, shift your prayer focus, and embrace a kingdom mindset. We’ll unpack three key characteristics of Paul’s prayer model—consistency, gratitude, and focus on others—and explore how starting with thanksgiving can reduce anxiety, grow your faith, and align your heart with God’s purposes. Whether you’re new to prayer or seeking to strengthen your spiritual growth, this message offers tools to help you: Develop a deeper relationship with God Pray with intentionality and confidence Move beyond self-focused prayers to kingdom impact Experience the same power that raised Christ from the dead Start transforming your prayer life today! 📖 Scripture Reference: Ephesians 1:15-23

Are you anchoring your identity in things that don’t last—career, relationships, achievements, or possessions? In this message from Ephesians, we explore how Paul reveals the life-changing truth of who we are in Christ: blessed, chosen, adopted, redeemed, and heirs to God’s inheritance. Many struggle with identity in today’s culture of “my truth” and “self-definition,” but real freedom comes from embracing who God says you are. Learn how to put off the old self, put on the new, and live with unshakable confidence in your God-given identity. Practical steps, powerful scripture, and eternal truths—this message will help you move these identity statements from your head to your heart.

What is your screen time costing you—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually? In this powerful conversation, Pastor Randy Frazee talks with Pastor Darren Whitehead, author of The Digital Fast, about the toll our digital habits take and how intentional disconnection can lead to renewed life in Christ. This episode kicks off Westside’s new teaching series and invites you into a 28-day journey to reset your soul and restore what matters most. If you're feeling drained, distracted, or disconnected... this is your invitation to pause, reflect, and realign. 📖 Learn more about the Digital Fast at https://www.westsidefamily.church/digital-fast

Join Pastor Randy Frazee for an intimate and powerful conversation with Lindsey Roy, author of "The Gift of Perspective." In this inspiring episode, Lindsey shares her extraordinary journey through not one, but two life-altering health crises that reshaped her understanding of faith, purpose, and perspective. Lindsey opens up about the devastating 2013 boating accident that resulted in the amputation of her left leg below the knee and severe damage to her right leg. With remarkable candor, she recounts the physical and emotional challenges of her recovery, and how this first crisis began reshaping her worldview and deepening her faith. But Lindsey's story takes an unexpected turn as she reveals her second battle—a rare and life-threatening lung condition in 2021 that ultimately led to a double lung transplant. Pastor Randy guides the conversation through this second mountain Lindsey had to climb, exploring how her earlier experiences prepared her for this new challenge. Throughout the discussion, Lindsey shares: How her faith not only sustained her but grew exponentially during these trials The spiritual insights that emerged from physical suffering Practical wisdom for finding purpose in pain The unexpected gifts discovered in life's darkest moments How her relationship with God transformed through vulnerability and surrender This conversation goes beyond mere inspiration to offer authentic hope for anyone facing seemingly insurmountable challenges. Lindsey's story reminds us that our greatest difficulties often become the soil from which our deepest faith and most meaningful perspectives grow.

Struggling with anxiety, distraction, or shame? In Week 3 of our Mindset series, discover the Five Daily Battles for Your Mind—and how to win them through God’s power, not your own. Learn the difference between comfort and joy, self-reliance and surrender, and how to guard your thoughts with biblical truth. Featuring powerful scriptures like Romans 8:11 and Ephesians 2:4, this message offers hope, clarity, and practical steps for your spiritual and mental freedom.  

In this Sunday's message, we explored the concept of strongholds—destructive patterns of thinking or behavior that are built on lies and heart-level attachments. These strongholds can trap us in cycles of dysfunction, comfort, and isolation, preventing us from experiencing the true freedom and joy that God intends for us. By understanding how these strongholds form and recognizing their impact on our lives, we can begin the journey to break free. This message emphasizes the importance of embracing discomfort, taking courageous action, and seeking authentic relationships to dismantle these barriers. Join us as we learn to leverage divine power and personal transformation to move towards a life of healing, purpose, and abundant joy.

Ever feel like you're losing the war in your head? In this raw and honest conversation, Jonathan and Lindsey share their personal stories of burnout, anxiety, and spiritual exhaustion—and how real transformation is possible. Healing takes time, but you're not alone in the journey. This is Episode 1 of our new podcast series, The Battle of the Mind. 🎧 Let’s talk about: Why grace is instant, but healing takes time What to do when you're overwhelmed, burned out, or anxious How to reframe the lies in your head with God’s truth Real hope for real mental battles

During the Q&A series, we asked for your questions, and you didn’t hold back from submitting them! There are so many questions that Randy and Troy have recorded a weekly podcast to hit more of them than we can on Sunday.    WFC Podcast episode 126 tackles questions on God, Politics and Culture. 

During the Q&A series, we asked for your questions, and you didn’t hold back from submitting them! There are so many questions that Randy and Troy have recorded a weekly podcast to hit more of them than we can on Sunday.    WFC Podcast episode 125 tackles questions on The Problem of Evil.