Wellspring Message Podcast

Advent 2025 Part 2 - The Main Character: James Sholl

Pastor James reflects on Luke 1:5-25 and the birth of John. Originally preached December 7, 2025.

Advent 2025 Part 1 - Reflection on Hope: Claire Wallace

The Advent season begins at Wellspring with a meditative prayer service, beginning with a reflection by Claire Wallace. Originally shared November 30, 2025.

 

To follow along at home, please visit https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BjSSFf9Ww/ for pictures of the guided prayer exercises, or follow the instructions below for a Lectio Divina, or inspired reading.

1. Read Luke 1:26-38.

2. Focus on a word or phrase that stood out to you. Consider the feelings it evokes and what it reveals about your own life.

3. Speak to God about what you've been meditating on. Share your thoughts and feelings.

4. Release the words and simply be present with God.

Also Known As... Part 11 - The Workers in the Vineyard (They Kind of Got This One Right): James Sholl

Pastor James concludes our series on alternate sub-headings for Biblical passages by preaching on the "The Workers in the Vineyard" AKA "The Workers in the Vineyard (They Kind of Got This One Right)" from Matthew 20. Originally shared November 23, 2025.

Also Known As... Part 10 - Jesus Meets the First Evangelist: James Sholl

Our series on alternate subheadings for Bible passages continues as Pastor James dives into "The Samaritan Woman at the Well" AKA "Jesus Meets the First Evangelist", found in John 4. Originally preached November 16, 2025.

Also Known As... Part 9 - Racism, The Church's Original Sin, and The Beautiful Way They Repented: James Sholl

Pastor James is back from his Australian vacation, and continues our series reframing subtitles in the Bible. This week he discusses Acts 6 and The Choosing of the Seven, AKA Racism, The Church's Original Sin, and The Beautiful Way They Repented. Originally preached November 9, 2025.

Also Known As... Part 8 - The Disciples' Hearts Were Hardened: Simone Nieuwolt

Deacon Simone Nieuwolt carries on our Also Known As series, which reframes passages in the bible. Today's scripture comes from Mark 6, entitled "Jesus Walks on Water" AKA "The Disciples' Hearts Were Hardened". Originally preached November 2, 2025.

The Riddle: Noel Draper

Guest speaker Noel Draper preaches from Genesis 2:4-25, unpacking this riddle: 

What children don't have,

Older people lose,

And we think we need.

Hint: It’s not about the toilet.

 

Originally preached October 26, 2025.

Also Known As... Part 7 - How to Be Right with God: Bill Ryan

Elder Bill Ryan continues our Also Known As series, changing the titles of Bible stories to shift the focus. Today's story comes from Luke 18:10-14 and is called "The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector", AKA "How to Be Right with God". Originally preached October 19, 2025.

Also Known As... Part 6 - Jesus Teaches on Poor People: James Sholl

Pastor James continues our series on alternate titles for passages of the Bible with this story taken from Luke 16:19-31, entitled Jesus Teaches on Hell AKA Jesus Teaches on Poor People. Originally preached October 12, 2025.

Also Known As... Part 5 - The Men with the Issue of Blood: Brian Recker

Continuing our series on retitling stories in the Bible, guest speaker Brian Recker shares his perspective on Luke 8:42-48 and The Woman with the Issue of Blood, AKA the Men with the Issue of Blood. Originally preached October 5, 2025, this sermon follows a book launch party held at Wellspring the previous evening for Brian's book Hell Bent, and Joash Thomas' book The Justice of Jesus.