Water From the Well

The discussion on the book of James is concluded with a talk on chapter 5. Once again, Sebastian is joined by Derrick, Paul and Zach for conversation from four unique perspectives.

Be careful in how you serve God! That's one of the issues that the saints deal with in this episode. Join Sebastian Stroughter, Paul Watson, Derrick Thompson and Zach McGinnis for another round table talk on Biblical topics.

In this episode, Sebastian Stroughter interviews Zach McGinnis, the new preacher with the Church of Christ at Almaden Valley. We get to know his background and his plans for the church in Almaden Valley.

Sebastian Stroughter sits down with Mike Wilson to discuss "What is The Bible?". This is a follow-up topic to "How We Got The Bible" and it also invites you to join in for an online Bible study which will be launching in the near future.

We continue our talks on the book of James by reading and discussing chapter 2. Featuring Paul Watson, Zach McGuiness and Sebastian Stroughter.

In this episode, we begin a new series entitled "Saints at The Round Table", featuring commentary on James Chapter 1:1-18 by Sebastian Stroughter, Derrick Thompson and Paul Watson.

Here is a teaser for the upcoming series on the History of Christianity. These episodes will be brought to you by Paul Watson, with commentary by Sebastian Stroughter. Whether you are a Christian or would like to know more about the origin and meaning of being a follower of Christ, we hope you will find this podcast informative and inspiring.

Paul Watson is a preacher trainee with the Church of Christ in Santa Clara. In this interview, we get to know about his conversion to Christ and what motivated him to become a preacher.

This episode is an interview with Scot Ruska as a follow-up to his sermon. His story is a fascinating account of how someone can go from believing that there is no God to becoming a faithful follower.

Both Paula Ruska and Marie Stroughter dated their husbands before they became Christians. Hear how both Scot Ruska and Sebastian Stroughter were influenced by these faithful women to become Christians!

Come and join us for a preview of what you will see at the "How We Got The Bible" museum event! In this episode, Mike Wilson is interviewed about some of the details of the amazing items which will be on display.

This is part 5 of the Inspiration To Ink series, focusing on William Tyndale. Though many may not have heard of him, William Tyndale is an important figure in the history of how we got the Bible in the English translation that we read today. Listen to the podcast and come to our free museum event on "How We Got The Bible" October 5th at the Church of Christ at Santa Clara, 10am - 3pm.

This episode goes into more detail about our special event, a free one day museum display on "How We Got The Bible". This event will be a live companion piece to Mike Wilson's book; "Inspiration to Ink: The Big Picture of How We Got The Bible", available at his website: Inspiration2Ink.com

Another episode of "Why I Believe" featuring Doug and Linda Rowlett. I talk to them about their faith, marriage and raising a child in the Lord. Interviewer: Sebastian Stroughter

I continue my interview with Josh Carter and Josh Lewis as we talk about how they came about starting the congregation in San Francisco. We talk about how the idea came about and the faith that it took to see it through.

This is the first part of an interview with Josh Lewis and Josh Carter from the church in San Francisco. They share how they became Christians and give some insight into their family life. The next part will detail how they began the exciting work in San Francisco.

Here is a new entry in the "Why I Believe" series featuring Jarrod and Hannah Nettles. This episode covers their conversion to Christ, marriage and being the parents of three children.

This is the first in a series entitled "Why I Believe", which will cover topics of conversion to the Christian faith. We hope that if you are looking for God, these will help you. And if you are already in Christ, we hope these will inspire you.

Derek Schuff gives a talk on how we can apply a principle used in the field of technology to advance the cause of Christ.

The third in a series of interviews with Mike Wilson regarding his upcoming book "Inspiration To Ink: The Big Picture of How We Got The Bible. In this episode, we talk about some individuals who were instrumental in translating the Bible to the English language.

Another interview with Mike Wilson on his upcoming book "Inspiration To Ink: The Big Picture of How We Got The Bible", and how the subject has even been instrumental in leading people to Christ! Host: Sebastian Stroughter

This episode deals with suffering while living a Christian life. Speaker: Sebastian Stroughter

Interview with Mike Wilson, author of the forthcoming book, Inspiration to Ink: The Big Picture of How We Got the Bible. Can we rely on the accuracy of the Scriptures? Just how did we get the Bible? Mike's book resolves these questions and helps us know that the Bible is really from God. Speaker: Sebastian Stroughter

What is sin?  How could we be enslaved to sin? Josh Carter and Josh Lewis discuss three Bible passages that talk about what sin is and how it enslaves us.

David cries out in Psalm 51 for forgiveness and mercy.  We look at his words to understand why we all need the mercy of God and how this is connected to Peter's words in Acts chapter 2.

What happens when things get tough? From the beginning of this podcast, I have not wanted this to be a platform for just one voice.  This year we have published a group discussion of Eccl chapter 3, and another of Psalm 11.  In that same vein, I asked my friend Sarah Green to put together a group of Christian women for a recorded discussion.  She chose the topic of how our pain and mistakes impact our spiritual lives and the lives of others.  So here is Sarah, Ginnelle, Linda, and Joyce.  

Some encounters are doomed to failure...or are they?  A woman meets a dusty traveler that turns out to be God's Anointed.  How would we do in such an encounter?  

Should we be surprised God knows who we are?  We examine a portion of Psalm 139 and why it is so important that God knows us and that we know God.

What do we do in times of trouble?  Friends may say "Run!" but David tells us something different.  In this bonus edition, Josh Lewis and Josh Carter take us through Psalm 11.

Jesus tells us three stories, all about how God sees us and how we should see each other.  Follow along as He tells us the tale of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son.  Why would he know us?  Why would he value us?  Jesus tells us why.

The Psalmist sees evil around him and wonders why they prosper.  Is that the right perception?  What will that do to our heart?  

On January 1st a group of friends got together to talk about the passing of time.  Richard Dowdy, Jason Rowlett, Derrick Thompson and Solomon Lucas discussed the lessons of Ecclesiastes Chapter 3, "For everything, there is a season..."  Listen in on these men exploring the passing of time.

Telling stories of diamonds and pearls.  What two stories of Jesus tell us about the reign of God.

What if King David prayed for you? Psalm 20 teaches us to pray for one another and how to do it.

Stand on Mars Hill with the thinkers and philosophers and listen to what Paul the Apostle had to say about the God they had never met. Speaker: Richard Dowdy

But we now can celebrate because we know He deserves all of the praise.  He is the one that knows and tells us the truth, keeps his promises, and judges fairly and honestly.  He is the God of rescue and help.  He is the God of beauty, strength, majesty and splendor.

What if we had an outsider -- an investigator if you will -- who published his investigation of the Bible story? What if that investigator looked into the facts, interviewed eyewitnesses, walked the scene, and gave us a report on what he had learned?

Why do people struggle with a connection with God? The first answer is they do not know Who He is, know what He has done, or what He has promised.

Parents are all too familiar with the question "are we there yet?" A stroll through the book of Psalms shows that God, too, as a parent, understands when we cry out, "how long?"

In this episode of Water from the Well, a search for ancient signs of truth. Speaker: Richard Dowdy

We hear people talk about situations that are "life or death." In this podcast, we explore the true meaning of life . . . or death.

This episode of Water From the Well asks why one would choose the Bible as the moral authority for one's life, when there are any number of competing messages, both past and present? Speaker: Richard Dowdy