Wellspring Message Podcast

Lectio Divina - Knowing Where to Look: Bill Ryan

Bill Ryan uses a Lectio Divina to meditate on Luke 2:41-49. The congregation chimes in with their own interpretations. Originally shared January 4th, 2026.

Visio Divina - Anna the Prophetess: Bill Ryan

Bill Ryan uses a Visio Divina to meditate on the painting Anna, by Bette Dickinson, using Luke 2:36-38. Originally shared December 28, 2025.

Advent 2025 Part 4 - Christmas... It's a Big Deal: James Sholl

Reading from Luke 2:1-20, Pastor James reveals new details about a story we've heard many times: the birth of Jesus. Originally shared December 21, 2025. 

Advent 2025 Part 3 - Mary Announces God's Arrival: James Sholl

Pastor James preaches on the greatest protest song of all time: Mary's Magnificat from Luke 1:26-55. Originally shared December 14, 2025.

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.