Wellspring Message Podcast

Pentecost - A New Kingdom: Jörg Brown-Wacker

Jörg Brown-Wacker preaches on Pentecost, reading from Acts 2:5-39 and Galatians 5:22-23. Originally shared May 24, 2026. 

Wrestling with the Bible Part 3 - The Treatment of Women: James Sholl

Pastor James continues his series on struggling with the bible by discussing the treatment of women throughout scripture. He preaches on Exodus 25:11-12, Judges 19: 16-27, and Esther 1:10-12. Content warning: discussions of sexual abuse and violence against women. Originally shared May 17, 2026.

Wrestling with the Bible Part 2 - Slavery: James Sholl

Continuing with his sermon series about struggling with the more difficult parts of scripture, Pastor James unpacks the way that slavery is portrayed in the Old Testament. He preaches on Exodus 21:20-21, Deuteronomy 15:15-16, and Deuteronomy 16:14. Content warning: discussions of racism. Originally shared May 10, 2026.

Wrestling with the Bible Part 1 - God's Wrath: James Sholl

Pastor James begins a new sermon series about wrestling with the difficult parts of scripture, and how this can bring us closer to God. This series starts with a discussion of God's wrath, using readings from Psalm 139:8-9, Amos 2:13-16, Amos 2:6-8, and Matthew 26:52-53. Originally shared May 3, 2026.

Following the Lectionary Part 14 - God Gives Us Enough: Ian Bowles

Ian Bowles uses Luke 12:13-34 to preach about generosity, the environment, and how God provides enough for us. Originally shared on April 26, 2026.

Following the Lectionary Part 13 - The Unnamed One: Michael Coren

Guest speaker Reverend Michael Coren preaches on Luke 24:13-35 and explores why one of the disciples is left unnamed. Originally shared on April 19, 2026.

Following the Lectionary Part 12 - Doubting Thomas: James Sholl

Continuing with his series on the Anglican lectionary, Pastor James looks at John 20: 19-29 to better understand Doubting Thomas, and how people get his story wrong. James shows how doubt is not the opposite of faith, but a companion to it, and can actually bring us closer to God. Originally shared April 12, 2026.

Following the Lectionary Part 11 - There are No Small Parts: Ashlee Campbell

Ashlee Campbell describes the scripture as theatre, setting the stage with Luke 19: 28-41; the Triumphal Entry. She leads us through Jesus's starring role, the importance of small parts, and the roles each of us have to play in God's story. Originally shared March 29, 2026. 

Resurrection Sunday: James Sholl

Wellspring celebrates Jesus's resurrection. Death does not have the last word. Originally shared April 5, 2026. 

Following the Lectionary Part 10 - Jesus Wept: James Sholl

Pastor James Sholl reads from John 11, addressing the lies of the manosphere, and what it means to follow the example of Jesus, the perfect man. Originally shared March 22, 2026.