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Care about the future of the LCMS?Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter)Dr. Bruce Hartung joins Tim Ahlman and Jack Kalleberg to unpack new Wellspring research examining the health of senior pastor–associate pastor relationships across the LCMS—and some of the findings are genuinely surprising. See the results here Then the conversation turns to one of the LCMS's most debated subjects: pastoral formation. According to the data examined in this cohort, researchers found no statistically significant difference between traditional/residential and SMP pastors on the outcomes measured—including senior pastors' willingness to recommend associates for future senior-pastor roles. What should that mean for the church's ongoing conversation about pastoral formation, SMP, mentorship, and the development of future leaders?Support the show⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️Care about the future of the LCMS?Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter)⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️To learn more, visit uniteleadership.org

2 CHRONICLES 5 SETH BAZACAS WELLSPRING CHURCH NYC 9.13.2026     In this opening message of our new series, Everyone Gets to Play, Pastor Seth Bazacas draws from the life of John Wimber and the powerful story of the temple dedication in 2 Chronicles 5. Seth explores what happens when a community shifts from passive spectatorship to unified, God-conscious worship. Before we jump into "doing the stuff," we are invited to recenter our hearts on Jesus, shed our self-consciousness, and remove the internal "governors"—like fear, tradition, or past pain—that keep us from offering Him our unreserved praise. Join us as we learn what it means to hold nothing back, abandon the posture of a critic, and build a culture where Jesus takes center stage.   ➡️ Download Church Center to stay up to date on all things happening at Wellspring!

Welcome to Day 2945 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2945 – Wisdom Nuggets – Proverbs 4:20-27 Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2945 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2945 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: Guarding the Wellspring of Life – Calibrating Heart, Eyes, Mouth, and Feet On our previous podcast, on Day Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Three, we walked along the stark boundary line separating the two paths of life. We marveled at how the way of the righteous shines like the first gleam of dawn, growing brighter until the full light of midday, while the way of the wicked is like total darkness, where travelers stumble without knowing what caused their fall. Today, as we step onto Day Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Five of our ongoing trek, we arrive at the practical summit of Proverbs chapter four, focusing on verses twenty through twenty-seven. In these eight concluding verses of chapter four, Solomon gives us a comprehensive, total-body audit of spiritual discipline. He moves through the human senses—from our ears, to our heart, to our mouth, to our eyes, and down to our feet! Having spent over fifty years focusing on and studying Biblical wisdom, and having accumulated seventy years of life experiences—watching how internal heart attitudes leak out into public speech, visual habits, and daily footsteps—I can assure you that guarding your inner life is the single most critical assignment of your existence. Let us open our minds and hearts to the first movement of this fatherly exhortation, as recorded in the New Living Translation, grouping together the deeply connected thoughts in Proverbs chapter four, verse twenty, verse twenty-one, and verse twenty-two. My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don't lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body. Look at the intimate summons that opens verse twenty and verse twenty-one! Solomon addresses us as "My child," pleading with us to pay attention, listen carefully, keep our eyes fixed on truth, and allow his words to penetrate deep into our hearts. Notice the progressive sensory engagement: listening with the ears, watching with the eyes, and internalizing with the heart! Wisdom is not meant to hover on the surface of our consciousness; it must submerge deep into our inner being. Look at the extraordinary promise in verse twenty-two: "for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body!" This connects us directly back to what we studied in Proverbs chapter three, verse eight, where honoring God and turning from evil brought physical healing to the body and marrow-deep strength to the bones! In Hebrew thought, spiritual and physical well-being are inextricably linked. Divine wisdom—chokmah—acts as a spiritual medicine, cleansing the mind of bitterness, reducing anxiety, and invigorating the physical system. In my seventy years on this earth, I have observed that those who keep God's truth buried deep in their hearts possess an inner vitality that sustains them through severe trials. Now, Solomon delivers what is arguably the most fundamental command in all of wisdom literature, set forth in Proverbs chapter four, verse twenty-three. Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Here stands the supreme command of our entire journey! "Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life!" In the original Hebrew, the verb used for "guard" is natzar—a military term that describes defending a fortress or standing watch on a city wall against invading forces. Solomon commands us to guard the heart above every other guarded thing! We lock our doors and secure our accounts, yet so often leave the gate of our heart wide open to corrupting cultural influences. To appreciate the depth of this verse, we must view it through the Ancient Israelite divine-council worldview. In biblical anthropology, the "heart"—the lev—was the central command center of the human person, encompassing the intellect, will, motives, and moral compass. The heart is the ultimate battlefield between Yahweh's order and rebellious spiritual forces seeking to distort God's human image-bearers. Solomon warns that out of the heart flow the totza'ot chayyim—the wellsprings of life! Everything in your public life—your words, choices, and legacy—is simply the outward overflow of what happens inside your heart. If the wellspring is polluted, every downstream river becomes toxic; but if the heart is guarded by truth, your life becomes a clean, life-giving spring. Having established the central citadel of the heart, Solomon moves outward to calibrate the gates through which the heart expresses itself, starting with the speech gate in Proverbs chapter four, verse twenty-four. Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech. Look at how immediately the guarded heart impacts the mouth! Solomon commands, "Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech." In Hebrew, "perverse talk" translates as iddeshut peh—speech that is warped, deceptive, or malicious. This connects us back to our studies in Proverbs chapter two, verse twelve, where wisdom rescued us from evil people whose words were twisted, and chapter three, verse thirty, where we were warned against picking senseless fights. Speech is the primary indicator of heart health! Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. When a person's heart is filled with pride or bitterness, their speech becomes corrupt, spreading gossip and division. But when the heart is guarded by chokmah, speech becomes constructive, honest, and life-giving. Over my fifty years of studying Scripture, I have learned that a sure test of spiritual maturity is the ability to discipline the tongue and eliminate deceptive words. Next, Solomon moves from the mouth to the eyes, instructing us how to maintain focus along the trail, as recorded in Proverbs chapter four, verse twenty-five. Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Consider the traveler's focus required here! Solomon commands, "Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you." Distraction is one of the greatest weapons used by the adversary to derail a trekker! Remember what we learned in Proverbs chapter four, verse eighteen—the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn that shines brighter and brighter. To walk that illuminated path safely, you cannot afford to gaze at the seductive distractions flashing in the side alleys of the world. In my seventy years of life, I have watched gifted individuals get off track simply because they stopped looking straight ahead. They allowed their gaze to wander toward forbidden desires or dishonest shortcuts, and their feet followed their eyes right off the cliff! Wisdom demands that you fix your eyes on the target: honoring God, walking in integrity, and finishing your race well. Finally, Solomon brings this full-body audit down to the ground, instructing us on how to guide our feet, weaving together the logical thoughts in Proverbs chapter four, verse twenty-six, and verse twenty-seven. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don't get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil. Look at the practical engineering term Solomon uses in verse twenty-six! When he says, "Mark out a straight path for your feet," the Hebrew verb is palles—which means to weigh, balance, or carefully pave a road! Solomon instructs us not to walk haphazardly through life. Before stepping into a business partnership, a relationship, or a new habit, carefully weigh the path! Ask yourself: Is this track level? Is it built on God's Word? Will it keep my feet on safe ground? Then, look at the final warning in verse twenty-seven: "Don't get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil!" In the original text, it literally commands: do not turn to the right hand or to the left! This completes the picture Solomon has painted throughout chapter four. Life is a narrow, deliberate trek. Moral collapse rarely happens in a single massive leap; it happens through micro-deviations—stepping slightly to the right or taking a small detour to the left. But when you guard your heart, discipline your mouth, fix your eyes straight ahead, and weigh every step, you walk in divine safety. As we wrap up our study of...

LUKE 24: 9-14 OLIVIA MUNN-SHIRSATH WELLSPRING CHURCH NYC 9.6.2026   What do we do when God doesn't show up the way we expected? In this message from Luke 24, we walk alongside the disciples on the road to Emmaus as they wrestle with disappointment, encounter the presence of Jesus, and discover that He was closer than they realized. Through Scripture, conversation, and a shared meal, their eyes are opened and their hearts begin to burn again.   ➡️ Download Church Center to stay up to date on all things happening at Wellspring!  

JOHN 13: 1-17 DIMETRA BARRIOS WELLSPRING CHURCH NYC 8.30.2026   Pastor Dimetra preaches from John 13 on what it means to serve like Jesus. Through the story of Jesus washing His disciples' feet, we explore privilege, humility, and how we can use what we've been given for the good of others.   ➡️ Download Church Center to stay up to date on all things happening at Wellspring!  

MATTHEW 14: 13-21 RYAN KWAK, SYDNEY MAYO, & YONINA ANGLIN WELLSPRING CHURCH NYC 8.23.2026   [SERMON SYNOPSIS]   ➡️ Download Church Center to stay up to date on all things happening at Wellspring!    

JOHN 4: 1-42 SETH BAZACAS WELLSPRING CHURCH NYC 8.16.2026   What if we've misunderstood the woman at the well? In John 4, Jesus crosses every expected boundary to share a simple cup of water with a Samaritan woman whose story is far more complicated than we often assume. Rather than reducing her to her past, Jesus gets close, sees her fully, and offers her living water: a new life that begins to overflow from within. The Table of Encounter explores what can happen when we trade assumption for curiosity, distance for proximity, and secondhand stories for personal encounter. Because Jesus doesn't just want us to hear about him through someone else. He invites us to come close enough to know him for ourselves.   ➡️ Download Church Center to stay up to date on all things happening at Wellspring!  

LUKE 14: 1-24 OLIVIA MUNN-SHIRSATH WELLSPRING CHURCH NYC 8.9.2026 Who is sitting at your table? When Jesus dined with a prominent pharisee, he uses three radical parables to challenge how we seek honor, who we invite into our lives, and how we view God's grace. Join us as we dive into Luke 14:1-24 to discover how the gospel disrupts human social ladders and replaces self-interest with reckless love.   ➡️ Download Church Center to stay up to date on all things happening at Wellspring!

LUKE 11: 37-54 DIMETRA BARRIOS WELLSPRING CHURCH NYC 8.2.2026   Download our app: http://churchcenter.com/setup  

LUKE 19 : 1-11 LOGAN GENTRY WELLSPRING CHURCH NYC 7.26.2026   Download our app: http://churchcenter.com/setup  

The shepherd so beautifully expresses his love and admiration for his beloved. She agrees to leave the King and join him.

JOHN 2 OLIVIA MUNN-SHIRSATH WELLSPRING CHURCH NYC 7.19.2026   Download our app: http://churchcenter.com/setup  

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LUKE 7:33-35 SETH BAZACAS WELLSPRING CHURCH NYC 7.12.2026   Download our app: http://churchcenter.com/setup  

Welcome to Wellspring!Words are never “just words.” In this message, Pastor Katie Gayle continues our journey through the book of James, exploring how our speech reveals the true condition of our hearts. James isn't merely concerned with outward behavior; he calls followers of Jesus to wholehearted discipleship that transforms even the way we speak. Using vivid illustrations from James 3, Katie shows that our words have incredible power. They can encourage or wound, direct the course of a life or ignite destruction. Every one of us can remember words that built us up—and words that still echo years later because they caused deep hurt. The gospel calls us to recognize that our speech matters because our words flow from what is happening inside us.James doesn't leave us with a message of simply trying harder. While human beings can tame wild animals, we cannot tame our own tongues by willpower alone. The restless tongue exposes divided hearts, reminding us that lasting change comes only as Jesus transforms us from the inside out. Rather than relying on self-discipline alone, we are invited to continually apply the gospel to our lives, allowing Christ to reshape both our hearts and our speech.

ACTS 6 PATRICK MURPHY WELLSPRING CHURCH NYC 7.5.2026   Download our app: http://churchcenter.com/setup  

REVELATION 21-22 DIMETRA BARRIOS WELLSPRING CHURCH NYC 6.28.2026   Download our app: http://churchcenter.com/setup  

REVELATION 7 SETH BAZACAS WELLSPRING CHURCH NYC 6.21.2026   Download our app: http://churchcenter.com/setup  

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For Father's Day, we are having the kids lead us in celebration. Through storytelling, we remember God's faithfulness.

The beggar who stutters returns to bless the young couple on the third day of the wedding festivities week and tells them the story of how the world is able to exist every day…

Listen in for Part 2 of Science Moab's conversation with Nicole Horseherder, co-founder and Executive Director of Tó Nízhóní Ání (Sacred Water Speaks), a Diné-led nonprofit based on Black Mesa on the Navajo Nation. In this episode, Nicole maps her science communication, advocacy, and policy work in water protection from the earliest days of the N Aquifer education campaign; to the consequential shutdowns of the Mohave Generating Station, Black Mesa Mine slurry line, and Navajo Generating Station; all the way to her team's current focus on Just and Equitable Transition (JET)—rebuilding economic losses from coal plant and mine closures and replacing coal energy with renewable energy to protect water resources across the Navajo Nation. Missed Part 1 ? https://on.soundcloud.com/90MCcTIXGTiUdOkvjX

REVELATION 5 OLIVIA MUNN-SHIRSATH WELLSPRING CHURCH NYC 6.14.2026   Download our app: http://churchcenter.com/setup  

REVELATION 4 SETH BAZACAS WELLSPRING CHURCH NYC 6.7.2026   Download our app: http://churchcenter.com/setup  

Welcome to Wellspring Church!In this Baptism Sunday message, Pastor Billy Waters reflects on the difference between living in darkness and living in the light of Christ. Using the experience of suddenly losing power and being left in the dark as an illustration, Billy explores how darkness leaves us disoriented, hesitant, anxious, and unsure of where to go. In the same way, spiritual darkness can leave us struggling with fear, discouragement, confusion, and uncertainty about the future.The good news of the gospel is that Jesus does not leave us in darkness. He comes as the Light of the World, revealing who God is and showing us how to live. Billy reminds us that apart from Christ, we stumble through life trying to find our way. But when Jesus shines his light into our hearts, everything changes. What was once hidden becomes clear, and what was once ruled by fear can be marked by confidence and hope.

Across many chapters, Nicole Horseherder has worked at the confluence of water, science, advocacy, and community. As a founding member and executive director of Tó Nízhóní Ání (Sacred Water Speaks), a Diné-led nonprofit based on Black Mesa on the Navajo Nation, Nicole and her team envision a future on Black Mesa where communities exist in harmony with the Diné elements of Life —land, air, water, and sunlight.  In part one of a two-episode series, Nicole describes her childhood and young adult years—witnessing socio-political, climactic, and hydrologic shifts in her community that changed ways of life on Dził Yíjiin (Black Mesa). Nicole shares how these experiences propelled her into a leading role in the formation of Tó Nízhóní Ání to educate and mobilize Diné communities around Black Mesa hydrology and water rights.

EZEKIEL 1 & 10 OLIVIA MUNN-SHIRSATH WELLSPRING CHURCH NYC 5.31.2026   Download our app: http://churchcenter.com/setup  

Happy Mindful Monday Everyone! In this special, intimate episode, I am pulling back the curtain on my wedding day—not just to share the details, but to explore the deeper emotional landscape of the experience. We often talk about "the big day" as a singular moment, but what happens when you decide to prioritize presence over perfection? I'm sharing the raw, heartfelt reality of the day: the moments of deep gratitude, the practice of radical acceptance, and the overwhelming excitement of starting a new life. This isn't just a wedding recap; it's a conversation about what it looks like to be truly "in the moment" when you've spent your life preparing for the future. Join me as I reflect on the love, the lessons, and the beautiful, grounded joy of saying "I do." Key Discussion Topics Presence Over Perfection: Why I chose to release the pressure of a "perfect" day and what happened when I allowed myself to just be. The Power of Acceptance: Navigating the emotions of the day and practicing the art of accepting every moment exactly as it unfolded. A Wellspring of Gratitude: Reflecting on the people, the journey, and the love that brought us to this milestone. The Joy of the Unknown: How shifting my mindset allowed me to embrace the excitement of the present rather than just racing toward the future. Looking Toward the Horizon: What it feels like to stand on the threshold of a new life and the intentions I am carrying into this next chapter of my marriage. Regulated & Radiant: How my own tools for nervous system regulation helped me stay grounded and fully present during such a high-stimulation day. The Growth METHOD. FREE Membership◦ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1:1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GROWTH MINDSET COACHING PROGRAMS!◦ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Application Form ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What are the coaching sessions like?⁠⁠• Tailored weekly discussion questions and activities to spark introspection and self-discovery.• Guided reflections to help you delve deeper into your thoughts and feelings.• Thoughtfully facilitated sessions to provide maximum support, accountability, and growth.• Please apply for a FREE discovery call with me!• Allie's Socials• Instagram:@thegrowthmindsetgal• TikTok: @growthmindsetgal• Email: thegrowthmindsetgal@gmail.comLinks from the episode• Growth Mindset Gang ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Broadcast Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Growth Mindset Gang ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Growth Mindset Gal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Better Help Link: Save 10%SubstackDonate to GLOWIGloci 10% off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ISAIAH 6: 1-8 OLIVIA MUNN-SHIRSATH WELLSPRING CHURCH NYC 5.24.2026   Download our app: http://churchcenter.com/setup  

1 PETER 2:9 DIMETRA BARRIOS WELLSPRING CHURCH NYC 5.17.2026   Download our app: http://churchcenter.com/setup