Shane Idleman

CP Guest Contributor

Shane Idleman is the founder and lead pastor of Westside Christian Fellowship in Lancaster, California, just North of Los Angeles. Shane's sermons, articles, books, and radio program can all be found at shaneidleman.com or wcfav.org. He is the author of Feasting & Fasting, If My People, Desperate for More of God, and Help! I'm Addicted. Follow him on Facebook at: facebook.com/confusedchurch. You can also follow Pastor Shane on the new free speech platform Parler https://parler.com/profile/ShaneIdleman/posts.

Latest

Oct 24, 2019
Calif. pastor responds to John MacArthur's comments about Beth Moore
Let me begin by saying that I know and appreciate many women who have been recognized as pastors. They are diligent, steadfast, and hard-working. Our country has done a great disservice to women over the years by not elevating and supporting women in roles of leadership.
Sep 18, 2019
Depression and mental illness: 5 things you need to know
Many know all too well the debilitating effects of mental illness. We do a great disservice when we tell those struggling to “just get over it and think positive thoughts” or “read your Bible more.”
Jul 26, 2019
Temptation says, 'Feed me so I can destroy you'
It’s often not until after sin has accomplished its purpose that we see its destructive path.
Jul 8, 2019
Earthquakes and California's mass exodus — What's 'really' going on?
The recent shaking in California has revealed that many are allowing fear and discouragement to impact their decisions.
Jul 6, 2019
What does the Bible say about food?
Most diets are written from an evolutionary perspective, so it’s important that we get our facts straight. So let’s begin where God begins.
Jun 15, 2019
The peril of megachurches — political correctness
By the title you might assume I’m against megachurches, I’m not. In the past, many churches could avoid hot-topic issues, but not today.
Jun 13, 2019
The real divide: Women who preach versus women who pastor
Let me begin by saying that I know and appreciate many women who have been recognized as pastors.
Jun 5, 2019
When should we answer our critics?
While I understand that preachers and pastors cannot always give people an answer—I myself don't have time to read nor answer all the comments on my media feeds—there are times when we should explain our actions.
May 28, 2019
Game of Thrones — What should a Christian’s stance be?
Let’s be honest: many rationalize watching and listening to very questionable material, not because they want to relate to others, but because they enjoy it.
May 5, 2019
The silent pulpit is not God’s pulpit — young leaders are the key to 2020
These are comments that I’ve heard recently that prevent involvement from younger leaders: Christians are “always against something.” Politics is bad, offensive, and divisive.