Jacob's Well Church

This week Paul and Joshua go deeper on the first message of Risky and the effects of too much dopamine. 

Pastor Paul opens our new series Risky with a personal message about alcohol, dopamine, addiction, and the subtle ways risky behaviors can begin to master our lives. We're invited to ask not just “Is it allowed?” but “Is it wise?” and discover what it looks like to live whole, healthy, and truly free in Christ.

Special Guest Nicki Behnke joins us to discuss her role as a Spiritual Director and her powerful Mother's Day message. 

Guest speaker Nicki Behnke shares a heartfelt message about how prayer changes through every season of life—and how God meets us in each one. Through stories of motherhood, adoption, and faith, we're reminded that prayer is less about perfection and more about being with Him.

This is a great conversation covering the entire Friendology series with Ryan, Joshua and Brian. 

What if the friendships you admire most aren't built in easy seasons—but forged in the hard ones? This message invites us to move beyond convenience and step into the kind of loyal, costly friendships that actually last.

In a world where friendship often fades with changing seasons, we're invited to rediscover what real connection can look like right now. Rich, meaningful community isn't behind you—it's possible in this season, when opportunity meets intentionality.

Special Guest Christine Oswald joins us to discuss Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development. 

We all carry unseen “friendship scripts” shaped by our past, quietly influencing how we connect, trust, and show up in relationships. In this message, we're invited to examine those patterns through the lens of the gospel and discover how Christ can rewrite our stories toward deeper connection and freedom. 

We are joined by special guest, Ryan Robinson, to discuss our new series Friendology.

We feel it—the quiet ache of loneliness, even in a world more connected than ever. What if that ache isn't something to ignore, but an invitation to rediscover the kind of deep, meaningful friendships we were created for?

What if the love of God isn't something you earn, but something you can simply step into and enjoy? Easter isn't only the story of Jesus rising—it's an invitation for you to finally receive the love you've been chasing your whole life.

Is there someone in your life you're struggling to love? This message invites us to wrestle with the hardest command of Jesus—and discover what love really looks like when it's complicated, costly, and lived out together.

Special Guest Brian Faught joins us to discuss the paradox behind Faith and Works. 

You can go through all the motions of life and still feel like something is missing. But what if real life isn't found in what you do, but in who you are in Christ? Through Jesus, we move from spiritual death to true life, and discover an identity that changes everything.

In a world that says we define ourselves, Scripture invites us to discover a deeper truth: our identity is found in Christ. This message explores how being in Christ reshapes who we are, what we value, and how we live—revealing a life defined not by ourselves, but by Him.

There is incredible power when the people of God choose commitment and covenant. 

Little by little, a life of faith can grow into something far bigger than we ever imagined. In this message, we explore how commitment to Christ and His church can shape lives today—and generations not yet born.

As we look toward the exciting possibilities for the future, we realize our need for the giftings of the full body of Christ. 

For 25 years we've seen God's faithfulness—now we dare to ask a dangerous question: "What If" He's not finished yet? In this message, we're invited to lift our eyes, join Jesus in His mission, and dream together about becoming a true gift to the Valley for generations to come.

God has used pivotal people throughout history—to look at the challenges in this world and bring about change in Jesus' name.

Without vision, we settle for what's broken—but Jesus calls us to imagine what could be. Discover how facing the hard things in our lives and our church can lead to courage, change, and a future shaped by living water.

Pastor Paul, Pastor Ryan, and Ciera Wessels talk about how vision starts with discomfort, requires courage, and calls us to step into what God might be doing next.

Today we celebrate 25 years of God's faithfulness at Jacob's Well—honoring the courageous “yes” that started it all and the countless lives changed since. As we look back with gratitude, we're reminded why we exist: to meet people wherever they are and take steps together to know and become like Jesus—and to trust Him for what's next.

This week we are joined by special guest, Beth Vrablic. Her life is a powerful testimony of honoring God with your body through sickness and challenges. 

What if the hope of what's coming could change how you live right now? In this message, we look at how resurrection hope helps us face the limits and frustrations of our bodies, and how it invites us to live faithfully in the space between the “now” and the “then.”

Snacks, rewards, traditions—could they be secretly wrecking your kids' health and your peace? Pastor Ryan Robinson and Ciera Wessels share raw truths from the parenting trenches, drop the guilt, and show us how to start a healthier family revolution—right now.

From Lunchables and Pop-Tarts to the hidden systems shaping our habits, this message explores how much of the world around us is designed to make our families unwell. We'll uncover what's influencing our kids and ourselves, and hear God's gracious call to choose life as we take faithful steps toward healthier, more whole families together.

What if being whole and holy isn't about trying harder, but about paying attention to what's happening in your body? In this message, we explore how stress is not a spiritual failure or emotional weakness, but a real, physical response—and how God invites us to care for our bodies as sacred gifts.

This conversation is all about applying Biblical principles to every part of our life.

Every day we're putting things into our bodies, our minds, and our lives—but rarely stop to ask the most important question: "What is this going to do to me?" In Week 3 of the Whole & Holy series, we explore the Biblical principle of blessing and curse, and how God's good gifts—from food to relationships to daily habits—can either bring us life or quietly work against us.

We tell ourselves narratives that guide each aspect of our lives. How does this relate to our perception of our health and bodies? 

Every day we tell ourselves a story about who we are, how life works, and what's possible for us. When those stories are shaped by fear or insecurity, they can quietly hold us back. In this message, we confront our personal narratives with God's truth and begin telling ourselves a better story.

This week we unpack the historical and philosophical background that informs our theology of the Body. 

What if your body isn't a problem to fix, but a gift to receive? This message invites us to step back from shame and disappointment and rediscover God's view of the body—as something good, intentional, and deeply connected to our spiritual lives.

There can be a lot of power in an intentional resolution built upon a plan of sustainability. 

On Christmas Eve, we remember that God did not come with power or spectacle, but with a heartbeat. In the quiet vulnerability of a tiny heart, Jesus chose less so we could receive true peace—with God, within ourselves, and with one another.

What is worship really for? How slowing down, honoring tradition, and embracing humility can re-center us on Christ.

Christmas Communion invites us to step off the Christmas crazy train and slow down long enough to be fully present with Jesus. Rather than learning something new, this message creates space to remember—through quiet, scripture, ancient prayers, and communion—the God who chose less so we could have what matters most. In stillness and gratitude, we rediscover the simplicity, intimacy, and hope found in Christ's birth, life, death, and promised return.

This was a super fun conversation on the mystery of the Trinity, the miracle of the incarnation, and the joy Jesus experienced in the people around him. 

In this message, we're invited to slow down, be fully present, and discover how joy shows up when we stop living in the past or the future and actually show up where we are. Because it turns out, joy doesn't live in excess—it lives in presence.

Pastor Brian helps us take an honest look at the frenzy that December so easily becomes—and how often busyness steals the very peace, joy, and presence our souls are craving. What if the life we actually want is on the other side of slowing down? Come explore the invitation Jesus gives us to step off the “busyness crazy train” and rediscover a pace that leads to calm, clarity, and spiritual life this Christmas season.

Christmas can feel like a crazy train—packed schedules, pressure to create perfect moments, overspending, and a pace that leaves us exhausted by January 2nd wondering, "What just happened?" What if the thing we're actually longing for this season isn't more… but less? If you've ever wished you could do this season differently, listen now, and get off the Christmas Crazy Train!

The Wisdom of God leads us to a more robust understanding of atonement. 

Discover why seeing Jesus as the embodiment of God's wisdom can reshape how you make decisions, handle relationships, and navigate real life. If you've ever wondered whether there's a smarter, steadier way to live, this message points to the One who shows us how—inviting us to learn His way, live His way, and experience the difference it makes.

This week features a very thoughtful question from one of our listeners. Lots to unpack on this one. 

In this message, we explore what Proverbs teaches about true wealth—how wisdom reshapes the way we see money, purpose, contentment, and the kind of life that really lasts. Come see how a wiser path can bring clarity, freedom, and a deeper sense of meaning.

This week is an interesting conversation about Empathy and Compassion. 

Walking with the wise leads to wisdom. The people we walk with don't just shape us—we shape them. In this message, we'll explore how to intentionally walk with those around us in ways that lead to deeper wisdom, healthier relationships, and lives that reflect the heart of God.

In order to experience real love in any of our relationships, it must be accompanied by ________. Listen now!

In this message from Proverbs, we explore how wisdom in parenting begins with respect—formed through humility, discipline, and centering our lives on God.