At The Well

This week, we discuss the apostle Paul's letter to the ancient city of Colossae (located in modern-day Turkey). We have a lot to glean from God's wisdom through Paul concerning the newness of life that Christ's death and resurrection have purchased for those who believe and follow Him. Our suffering, trials, temptations, and church/family dynamics must all be re-examined and transformed in light of the victory of Christ. May God bless you, listener.

This week, we discuss the apostle Paul's letter to the ancient Grecian city of Philippi. Another incredible letter--we have much to learn about the necessity of persecution in the race we run as Christians. Join us we delve into the heart and mind of God revealed to the Philippians. God bless, everyone! 

This week, we discuss the apostle Paul's letter to the ancient Turkish city of Ephesus. An epic letter mentioning weighty topics like predestination, God's adoption of the Gentiles into His salvific plan, and Christ's identity as the Beloved of God who is the linchpin of our very lives. Tune in as we talk through what we gleaned from these crucial passages of Scripture. God bless, brothers and sisters! 

This week, we read the Apostle Paul's letter to the churches of Galatia--an ancient area in Anatolia, roughly corresponding to provinces in central, modern-day Turkey. One of the chief concerns written about in the letter was the Gentiles Christians being coerced into believing they needed to follow tenets of the Mosaic Law in order to be disciples of Jesus and have salvation. But, that isn't much of an issue for 21st century churches in the west, so tune in as we discuss the wisdom we can glean for American churches today! 

The apostle Paul had a follow-up letter for the Church in Corinth and in this week's episode we discuss the letter's insights for the church in America today. 

Gleaning wisdom from the Apostle Paul's letter to the church community in the Grecian city of Corinth, we discuss the talking points we'd bring up in a letter to the church communities in America. As it always is with the timeless word of God, there are eerily similar issues between Christians today and the Christians who followed the way two millennia ago. 

We're excited you tuned in again to the At The Well podcast! This is the second half of our two-part comeback episode. Look forward to a brand new season coming soon and new exclusive uploads to our Patreon! Take care and God bless!

Hello there! After a long (but necessary) hiatus the three guys At the Well are back in the booth! We're excited to catch you all up on what has been happening in our lives in this two-part episode. Look forward to a brand new season coming soon and new exclusive uploads to our Patreon! Take care and God bless!

Join us as we close out season 7--we hope this season of discussing spiritaul wandering has been one where you've been ale to see the provision of the Lord, separate yourselves from idols, and acknowledge that the geater goal for our varying times of wandering is to bring us closer to Christ (not farther from Him). Be at peace, brothers and sisters, and wander well.  BIBLE VERSES: Numbers 13: 17-33; 14: 6-9

Now among other nations, the Israeli people found themselves tempted by the foreign traditions and gods of the nations around them. Knowing His people are quick to be lured away from Him, He makes a promise to them--to drive out from the land their enemies and in return, He commands them to continue their fidelity to Him. Today, we can draw out truth from this history--that wherever the Lord moves us or settles us, we are called to practice an affectionate loyalty to our God, resisting the allure of all idols.  BIBLE VERSES:  Exodus 34: 10-17; Leviticus 20: 22-26

From God's perspective, rest is not a suggestion--it's a commandment, a necessity. Contemporary culture has established a norm that working yourself to death is the best life to live; it proves your worth and is how you earn love and/or respect. But God, in His wisdom and mercy, has determined that His people need to rest, so that we don't grow convinced that our works and efforts are what sactify us, but rather His work.  BIBLE VERSES:  Exodus 23:10-12; 31: 13-17

God hears the cry of the oppressed and sees every injustice. He is the Lord, our God; He is for us. One of the innumerable ways that God is for us is in how specific His instructions are for His people concerning those who are in need. In light of His instructions, we take time to discuss the convictions behind practically engaging with and committing to loving those who are overlooked.  BIBLE VERSES: Exodus 22: 21-25, 23: 2-3, 6-9; Leviticus 19: 9-10  

Have you ever felt like God's daily bread was insubstantial bread crumbs, rather than a satiating full loaf? Israel certainly did after they were freed from their slavery in Egypt--so much so that shortly after being freed, they considered returning to opressive captivity. As humans, we have incredibly limited perspective on what we need in a given moment, but God's vantage point allows Him to see everything for what it truly is. Today, we talk about the needs of wanderers--both those who wander in search of a church body and those who are still a part of a church and called to wander on earth--and how God is sufficient to meet all of us where we are.  BIBLE VERSES: Exodus 16:3-5, 11-21, 31 

Earth is the only place any of us have ever dwelt and yet, for those who belong to Christ, it is not our home. The fact that Jesus Christ will one day return to gather up God's redeemed children brings a profound perspective to our relationship with our earthly dwelling. Join us, as we practically consider the ins and outs of being in the world as pilgrims vs. of the world as permanent residents.  BIBLE VERSES: John 14:2-3; Hebrews 11:13-16 

Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/atthewell Jesus in the Movies (JITM)--our recurring, Patreon-exclusive season provides a forum for discussions about media, reviews of movies and TV shows, and how these things reflect truths about the character of Jesus, albeit unintentionally at times. In this episode--yep, that's right--Moanna. After this conversation, all three of us would be willing to bet a Christian was somewhere on the team of people who directed or wrote for this fantastic film. Enjoy this free episode. You can find all our other JITM episodes on our Patreon! 

Special Guest Alert! The Wives at the Well are finally joining us in the proverbial recording booth! Welcome to the final episode of 2021, everyone--wherein the 5 of us will be pondering and discussing the greatness and expectancy wrapped up in the liturgical season of Advent. Praise be to God--whose Son is Jesus Christ!  BIBLE VERSES: Luke 2:10-14; Revelation 21:1-4 

This may be a hot take, but you've got to be pretty remarkable to be the mother of God. Mary's life; talking with an angel, giving birth in a barn, raising the Messiah, and following alongside Him as He went to His death are acts that detail immense faithfulness, humility, and strength. Mary was an incredible disciple and there's a lot that we can learn from her. BIBLE VERSES: Luke 1:26-38, 46-55, 2:8-20 

Naomi endured a series of Job-Esque years that must have felt like a waking nightmare. First, her husband Elimelech passes away. He is followed shortly after by her sons Chilion and Mahlon. In the wake of this devastation, Naomi still had two daughters-in-law to care for. A bitter Naomi faces Orpah and Ruth in a torrent of pain and uncertainty. Her message, simple… “Take care of yourselves. Forget about me.” BIBLE VERSES: Ruth 1:6-18; 3:1-14 

Hannah's inability to conceive a child took a heavy toll on her. She brought this matter to the Lord over and over again through tears. This put a strain on her relationship with her husband Elkanah as he struggled to support her. Hannah persisted in asking God for a child, eventually resolving that she would rather have one and give them completely to God than not have a child at all. BIBLE VERSES: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Two sisters are just minding their own business when they hear that Jesus of Nazareth, THE Jesus of Nazareth is in town. They drop everything, decide to invite Him over, and rush to make preparations for His arrival. Well, at least one of them did… BIBLE VERSES: Luke 10:38-42

If you thought that last week's episode left on a bit of a cliffhanger--good! We pick up exactly where we left off with the story of Deborah. Sisera, the defeated and humiliated commander of Canaan's army, flees to the wilderness in desperate search of a place to hide and get a reprieve from the battle. Well, soon enough, he found it...or so he thought. BIBLE VERSES: Judges 4:17-24

The book of Judges falls into a familiar pattern: Israel falls into a pattern of sin, God allows a rival nation to seize control of them, God sends a judge to call the people to repentance, Israel repents, God gives them victory over their enemies. It's predictable but still makes for one of the most entertaining books of the Bible! Deborah was one such judge. During Israel's oppression under Jabin, King of Canaan, and the commander of his army, Sisera, Deborah knew that the Lord was ready to deliver them into Israel's hands. There was just one thing standing in the way; Barak, the very timid commander of Israel's army. So Deborah decides it's time to have a word with him... BIBLE VERSES: Judges 4:1-16

Mary Magdalene is featured heavily in the Gospels. One of Jesus' running mates since He cast 7 demons out of her, Mary was a faithful disciple who must have been devastated when the LORD was crucified. In the midst of grief and an uncertain future, she journeyed with Mary, the mother of Jesus, to the LORD's tomb to pay her respects. Nothing could have prepared her for the next chapter of her journey with Jesus. BIBLE VERSES: Luke 24:1-12

This famous passage in the last chapter of Proverbs features a king getting advice from his mom. Out of motherly concern, or perhaps skepticism pertaining to her son's dating preferences she outlines her criteria for what she calls a virtuous wife. The resulting passage describes what has come to be known as “The Proverbs 31 Woman”; an industrious, creative, generous woman who is the joy of her family and a force to be reckoned with.  BIBLE VERSES: Proverbs 31:10-31

John closes this letter by stating its purpose; to aid these disciples in their belief in a God who meets them in prayer and offers them eternal life. This simple, yet profound mission statement perfectly encapsulates his vulnerable writing in this letter and models a heart for the Body of Christ that each of us would be wise to emulate.  BIBLE VERSES: 1 John 5:13-21

John kicks off chapter 5 with one of his favorite things to talk about; God's commandments to encourage readers to embrace them not as burdens but as proof of God's victory in our daily lives. He then gives a brief but insightful explanation of the Trinity, once again exhorting readers to check themselves and consider whether or not they live in light of this.  BIBLE VERSES: 1 John 5:1-12 

John spends most of this letter reminding recipients of Jesus Christ and how they're knowledge of Him should anchor them in the midst of trying times. In this passage, he spells out who God is; starting with His love for them and how it was perfectly manifested in Jesus Christ. In light of this, John not only invites disciples to receive this love for themselves but to extend it to their neighbors. Put simply, to “love, because He first loved us.”  BIBLE VERSES: 1 John 4:7-21

You’d be forgiven if you thought that John’s description of life as a disciple here is a bit lonely. Between dealing with the lies of false prophets and not being understood by the rest of the world, John assures readers that following Christ has many challenges. But he also offers them comfort in the knowledge that God Himself hears them and gives them victory. John stays consistent in his call to readers to know this God who knows them, listens, and brings victory out of difficulty. BIBLE VERSES: 1 John 4:1-6

What does it mean to love your neighbor? And what does love of neighbor, or lack thereof, say about our relationship with Christ? John continues to challenge readers to examine whether or not they are abiding with Christ by considering how well they love those around them. He closes this passage by summarizing chapters 2 and 3 with reminders that everything we do to keep the Lord’s commandments is an expression of our love of Him. BIBLE VERSES: 1 John 3:11-24

In light of continued strain put on the body of Christ by false prophets, John continues his attempt to keep the children of God from deception by outlining what our actions reveal about the state of our hearts and object of our loyalty. In this passage, he also elaborates on the transformative nature of God’s love which has the power to purify the sinful hearts of men and mold us all into His image. BIBLE VERSES: 1 John 3:1-10 

John writes this letter to a Church under attack from outside influences with their own warped beliefs about humanity, salvation, and God Himself. In response, John outlines how to spot these “liars” by reminding the believers of his past teachings and imploring them to consider the passing nature of the world...and set their eyes on things above. BIBLE VERSES: 1 John 2:15-29

John was not about lip service. At all. In this passage, John calls out hypocrisy in the hearts of men who claim to love the Lord but whose actions reflect at best, a passing awareness of Him. And when he’s done bringing down the hammer, he closes with an honest description of who he is writing to and why. BIBLE VERSES: 1 John 2:1-14

Eternal life, light, godly fellowship, and fullness of joy--this much is clear, John was absolutely captivated by Jesus and the life that He calls us to. In writing this letter, John urgently desires to spur his readers on in their love of Christ and one another. In this week’s episode, we discuss John’s celebration of the God who is just to forgive our sins. BIBLE VERSES: 1 John 1

Promo? Pre-episode? Promosode? Yeah--that'll work!  A great deal is written about the apostle John in the New Testament. As his writings are the subject of our next season, in this week's "promosode," we analyze the following passages--Matthew 17:1-4, John 13:23, John 19:25-29, and John 20:4--to learn about the man himself. From the Transfiguration to a footrace, please check out these verses in preparation for our Season 5 study of 1 John! 

Okay. Hear us out. This parable is beautiful. It teaches a great truth about the character of God and that’s lovely. But make no mistake--if you wake one of us up at midnight, we’re going to be really annoyed. In this week’s SEASON FINALE, we discuss the patience of the LORD and His enduring call to seek, pray, knock, and ask.  BIBLE VERSES: Luke 11:5-13

Our relationship with money, whether we have a lot or a little, speaks volumes about how we consider the world around us and God Himself. In this week’s episode, we unpack a parable about the danger of riches impeding our view of discipleship.  BIBLE VERSES: Luke 12:13-21 

Those of you with a background in finances or investing will be very interested in Jesus’ financial advice here. In this week’s episode, we discuss what it means to invest what God has given us without holding anything back. BIBLE VERSES: Matthew 25:14-30

Working 9-5! Or 12-5! Or 3-5! The point is, you’re working and that’s what matters. In this week’s episode, we discuss another one of Jesus’ parables on the Kingdom of Heaven, and the Lord’s desire for all men to be saved. BIBLE VERSES: Matthew 20:1-16

Anyone who’s ever worked in landscaping may be shocked by Jesus’ agricultural advice in this parable. You have been warned! In this week’s episode, we discuss what it means to “grow among tares” as disciples.  BIBLE VERSES: Matthew 13:24-30 

As an introvert, I quite likes saying “no” to large events--this parable is making me rethink that. In this week’s episode, we discuss the invitation the Lord gives to all of us and what hinders us from accepting.BIBLE VERSES: Luke 14:15-24 

It’s a good thing the unforgiving servant is a character in a parable. He sounds like a massive jerk. In this week’s episode, we discuss forgiveness, justice, and the transformative power of mercy.BIBLE VERSES: Matthew 18:21-35 

We’re kicking off Season 4 with Jesus’ explanation of His use of parables to the disciples. From here, the LORD tells them the Parable of the Sower; a commentary on the enduring Word of God in the midst of life’s challenges. BIBLE VERSES: Matthew 13:1-9,18-23

We're back! Tune in February 8th for the first episode of Season 4!

What a year! For this week’s episode we’re gonna kick back with a few drinks and pour one out for 2020. Come hang out with us as we reflect on the year that was, share New Years’ Resolutions, and look ahead to 2021. 

Poor Moses. If you’ve ever been stuck in a car with unruly children on a road trip, you have an inkling of what Moses had to endure while he was leading Israel. In our Season 3 Finale, we take a look at some of their worst moments together to learn what it means to lead while following. BIBLE VERSES: Exodus 16:1-16 

This is a tough one. The story of David and his sons Absalom and Amnon is a story of how lust, rage, fear, and inaction brought about the collapse of a family. Join us as we discuss what it means to be a proactive and discerning shepherd in the midst of tragedy. BIBLE VERSES: 2 Samuel 13:37-39, 14:25-33, 15:1-12, 18:6-15 

Rehoboam had finally made it. His father and grandfather were beloved kings of Israel and now it was his turn. It wouldn’t take long for him to discover the overwhelming responsibility of ruling and the tremendous consequences of his actions. In this week’s episode, we talk about how our faithfulness as leaders (or lack thereof) has the potential to resonate farther than we even realize.BIBLE VERSES: 1 Kings 12:1-24

It’s pretty hard to stand out when you’re one of 70. Unless, of course, you could make yourself one of one [insert dramatic evil laughter]. In this week’s episode, we dissect the character of Abimelech, his sin against his family, and the importance of feeling “seen”. BIBLE VERSES: Judges 9:1-6, 22-25, 34-41, 46-57

We’ve all said things we didn’t mean out of anger. This story is a good reminder that even at our most frustrated, we must take our anger to God, lest we risk sinning against Him. In this week’s episode, we discuss the heart wrenching account of a mother awaiting consequences for her son and his blasphemous slip of the tongue.BIBLE VERSES: Leviticus 24:10-23 

The story goes like this...two pastor’s kids walk around Israel actin’ a fool while their dad is busy mentoring the new kid in town. I’m sure it’ll all be fine. Join us for this week’s episode as we discuss Hophni, Phinehas, and the great shame of the house of Eli. BIBLE VERSES: 1 Samuel 2:22-25, 27-35, 4:12-18

This is it. This is the one. This is the story we’ve been waiting to talk about since we started this podcast. Is it a helpful insight into the early days of an Old Testament prophet? Yes. Does it teach valuable lessons about reverence for God’s Word? For sure. Is it absolutely insane and are we pumped to talk about purely by virtue of that insanity? You bet. Come have a listen. It’s gonna get wild.