Wellspring Message Podcast

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.

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. 

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.