Wellspring Message Podcast

Following the Lectionary Part 9 - Those with Eyes to See: Sylvia Keesmaat

Guest speaker Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat preaches on John 9 about the man who was born blind, applying the metaphor of seeing and not seeing to the conditions that Palestinians live under today. Originally shared March 15, 2026. 

Following the Lectionary Part 8 - Women in the Church: James Sholl

Celebrating International Womens Day, Pastor James Sholl revisits some of the verses that have been used historically to keep women silent and explains their true context. The importance of woman preachers is revealed, and their erasure exposed. Originally shared March 8, 2026.

Following the Lectionary Part 7 - Low and Slow: James Sholl

Continuing his series on the Anglican Lectionary, Pastor James Sholl preaches on perhaps the most famous bible verse, John 3:16, and digs into the nuance of being born again. Originally shared March 1, 2026.

Following the Lectionary Part 6 - Better the Devil You Ignore: James Sholl

Pastor James Sholl uses Matthew 4:1-11 from the Anglican Lectionary to preach about refusing temptation and the love God shows by expecting better of us. Originally shared February 22, 2026. 

Following the Lectionary Part 5 - Big Event, Bad Response, But Only Jesus: James Sholl

Pastor James Sholl continues his series on the Anglican Lectionary, preaching about Jesus's transfiguration from Matthew 17:1-8. Originally shared February 15, 2026.

Following the Lectionary Part 4 - The Church in the Canadian Empire: Joash Thomas

Joash Thomas preaches on the church's role in the Canadian empire using Matthew 5:13 and Isaiah 58 from the Anglican Lectionary readings. Originally Shared February 8, 2026.

Following the Lectionary Part 3 - We Preach Christ Crucified: James Sholl

Pastor James Sholl uses 1st Corinthians 1:18-26 from the Anglican Lectionary readings to explain the importance of preaching about Christ's suffering on the cross. Originally shared February 1, 2026.

Following the Lectionary Part 2 - Fishers of People: James Sholl

Pastor James Sholl continues his series on the Anglican Lectionary with a reading of Matthew 4:12-22 and a reinterpretation of what it means to "fish for people". Originally shared January 25, 2026.

Following the Lectionary Part 1 - Called by Jesus: James Sholl

Beginning a new series on the Anglican Lectionary, James Sholl preaches about being called and beheld by Jesus using 1 Corinthians 1-9 and John 1:29-42. Originally shared January 18, 2026.

Gatekeepers: Joerg Brown

Joerg Brown preaches about gatekeeping within the church, and the importance of friendship and community, using Mark 2:1-12. Originally shared January11, 2026.