United Methodist Church Of Westlake Village

Send us a textHow do we recognize God's presence in our daily lives? Where do we turn when the divine feels distant? What actions can bring us closer to our spiritual purpose?Tim Bonds, a longtime church member and RAND Corporation senior fellow, opens his heart in this intimate conversation about faith, purpose, and presence. With remarkable vulnerability, Tim shares how his professional work supporting military families and personal experiences with family challenges have shaped his understanding of God's presence in both joyful and difficult seasons.At the core of Tim's testimony lies a profound insight: God is visible through the "angels" who extend kindness without expectation of return. From the child who welcomed his daughter after a difficult move to colleagues who offered support during professional challenges, these encounters reveal divine love in action. Yet Tim doesn't shy away from discussing seasons when God felt distant—during his father's terminal illness an