Podcasts about wellspring church

Join us for our "Names of God" Series // Sunday, November 9, 2025 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "Every Soul has a seat”

Welcome to Wellspring Church!What does the Bible really mean when it speaks of curses—and what does Jesus' cross have to do with our freedom from them? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters unpacks how curses work, where they come from, and how God, in His mercy, has provided a way out.From Genesis to Deuteronomy to Galatians, Scripture shows that curses aren't random punishments but the natural outworking of life outside God's blessing. They are spiritual consequences meant to restrain sin and call us back to covenant faithfulness. Yet in Christ, every curse meets its end. Jesus became the curse for us so that the blessing of Abraham might rest on us instead.

Welcome to Wellspring Church!It's Baptism Sunday—a joyful celebration of new life in Christ! Pastor Billy Waters continues the Deuteronomy series, focusing on what it means to live a consecrated life before God. Drawing from Deuteronomy 14, he explores how God calls His people to be set apart—holy, devoted, and distinct from the world around them.Through a story about discovering a hidden banquet, Pastor Billy illustrates how often we settle for less when God offers us something far greater. Consecration, he said, is not about restriction but about relationship and renewal—turning away from the world's false promises to feast on the riches of God's grace.

Join us for our "Names of God" Series // Sunday, November 2, 2025 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "Every Soul has a seat”

Join us for our "Parables" Series // Sunday, October 26, 2025 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "Every Soul has a seat”

Welcome to Wellspring Church!This Sunday, Dr. Mark Young joined us with a message from Deuteronomy 25:5–10, continuing our Love and Listenseries. He explored how Israel's unique family laws were not random or archaic, but deeply reflective of God's redemptive character—calling His people to restore, protect, and make whole those who are vulnerable.Dr. Young highlighted that the laws in Deuteronomy were never meant to earn redemption; they were given to the already redeemed as a pattern for living out God's salvation in community. Just as Israel was to embody the compassion and justice of their Redeemer, the Church today is called to express the presence of Christ in tangible, restorative ways.

Welcome to Wellspring Church!This week, Pastor David Norris continued our Love and Listen series in Deuteronomy 16:18–20, exploring God's call for His people to be marked by justice rooted in love. As Moses prepared Israel to enter the Promised Land, he reminded them that prosperity without righteousness quickly decays—“milk and honey plus bribery and theft and murder and injustice is gonna wear out real soon.”Pastor David helped us see that justice in Scripture isn't simply a legal system—it's a way of life that reflects the very heart of God. While modern culture tends to define justice through our own experiences or ideologies, biblical justice begins with God's character—His steadfast love for the vulnerable and His willingness to step into human suffering.

Join us for our "Parables" Series // Sunday, October 19, 2025 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "Every Soul has a seat”

Join us for our "Parables" Series // Sunday, October 12, 2025 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "Every Soul has a seat”

Join us for our "Parables" Series // Sunday, October 5, 2025 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "Every Soul has a seat”

Welcome to Wellspring Church!How should we think about our work? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters continues our journey through Deuteronomy by exploring how chapters 12–26 shape our understanding of work—not as a necessary evil or an idol, but as a sacred calling.God's Word reveals a compelling vision of work rooted in love and listening. Instead of compartmentalizing our jobs and our faith, Scripture calls us to see our work as worship, formation, and redemption.

October 5, 2025 sermon at Wellspring Church, Englewood CT. In this message, Bishop Thad Barnum reminds us that we don't live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. Drawing from Deuteronomy, he shows that Scripture is never meant to be lifeless ink on a page—the Word becomes alive only when the Holy Spirit breathes through it.  When the Spirit enlivens the Word, it does more than inform us—it transforms us. God's Word, spoken and alive, feeds our souls, shapes our hearts, and draws us deeper into communion with Him.

Welcome to the Together We Rise podcast! This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table – and where we affirm, equip, and amplify women's voices globally.This week, we're excited to speak with Olivia Munn-Shirsath. She joins Cheryl Nembhard and Aubrey Sampson to discuss the nuances of leading pastorally as a woman in the church, encouraging listeners to step into their humble, God-given authority.Olivia unpacks Jesus' example of humble authority through His being the Alpha and Omega and offers practical advice on how the Church – and its leaders – can continue moving forward in the purposes Jesus set for them.Olivia Munn-Shirsath is a passionate communicator of the Word, currently serving as Teaching Pastor at Wellspring Church in Queens, NY. With over a decade of frontline urban pastoral experience through the Salvation Army amidst the homelessness and recovery communities, she is well equipped to address a wide range of issues, and is convinced the Bride of Christ is the solution. Olivia is a mentor, a worship leader, and a co-author. She resides in NYC with her husband Pratik, and her two sons, Romey and Shalom.Connect with OliviaWebsite | https://www.oliviamunnshirsath.comInstagram | @oliviamunnshirsathBook | The Uprising: A Holy Revolution? https://satradecentral.org/The-Uprising-A-Holy-Revolution WSC Woman to Watch: Christine SaffoldChristine is an award-winning entrepreneur, business advisor, and community economic development professional. She holds a BA in Psychology from Yale University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where she received concentrations in Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management, interned in venture capital as an Investment Fellow at VestedWorld, and was a Toigo Fellow and Forté Fellow.Christine has advised businesses and investors on three continents. After graduating from Chicago Booth, she founded Chama Capital, a financial technology company on a mission to increase access to capital for women-owned businesses. A native Chicagoan, Christine started her career as an Investment Banking Analyst at Barclays in New York. She is a 2021 Herman Family Fellow and has been honored as a Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Featured Member, an Immerse Founder in Residence, and a Toigo Foundation Top 35 Rising Leader and Vision Award Winner.Connect with ChristineLinkedIN | https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinesaffold/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/christinesaffoldLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinesaffold/

Welcome to Wellspring Church!In this message, Bishop Thad Barnum reminds us that we don't live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. Drawing from Deuteronomy, he shows that Scripture is never meant to be lifeless ink on a page—the Word becomes alive only when the Holy Spirit breathes through it.When the Spirit enlivens the Word, it does more than inform us—it transforms us. God's Word, spoken and alive, feeds our souls, shapes our hearts, and draws us deeper into communion with Him.

Join us for our "Parables" Series // Sunday, September 28, 2025 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "Every Soul has a seat”

Welcome to Wellspring Church!What heals the world? Pastor Billy Waters led us into Deuteronomy 6 with this question, reminding us that true healing doesn't come from political programs, policies, or human achievement—it comes from God's kingdom. When heaven meets earth through Jesus' reign, all that is broken will be restored.In this message, we were called to consider our role as God's covenant people. Israel didn't conquer the nations with armies or influence, but by living as a people who listen to God and love Him wholeheartedly. That same call is ours today: listening and loving are inseparable. Love comes first, and from love flows obedience.

Join us for our "Parables" Series // Sunday, September 21, 2025 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "Every Soul has a seat”

Welcome to Wellspring Church!Today, Pastor Katie Gayle is beginning a brand-new sermon series called Listen and Love.This series takes us through the book of Deuteronomy, where Moses speaks to the second generation of Israel, standing on the edge of the promised land. He calls them to do what their parents had failed to do: to truly listen to God and to love Him wholeheartedly.

Join us for our "Parables" Series // Sunday, September 14, 2025 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "Every Soul has a seat”

Welcome to Wellspring Church!This Celebration Sunday—also known as Vision Sunday—Pastor Billy Waters preached from Matthew 28 on the Great Commission. He reminded us that Jesus' command to “make disciples of all nations” is not optional but the central calling of the Church. Programs, praise, and property are good gifts, but without true discipleship, we miss the heart of our mission.Looking to Psalm 1 and Jesus' parables, Pastor Billy emphasized that deep roots in God's Word and presence always lead to greater fruit. Over the past year, we've seen this lived out in powerful ways: 40 baptisms, growing youth and children's ministries, more than 50 discipleship groups, and God's abundant provision through generosity.As a church, we are entering a new season with a refreshed vision statement: “Here as it is in heaven.” This captures our call to live out deeper roots in Jesus and greater fruit for Jesus—so that our homes, neighborhoods, and city reflect the reality of heaven.

Welcome to Wellspring Church!This week, Pastor David Norris returned from sabbatical and preached on the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18.Jesus tells this story “to some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else.” The Pharisee prayed about himself, proud of his good deeds. The tax collector, however, stood at a distance, beat his chest, and pleaded, “God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”

Join us for our "The Book of James" series // Sunday, August 31, 2025 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "Every Soul has a seat”

Welcome to Wellspring Church!In this week's message, Pastor Katie Gayle continued our journey through the parables of Jesus, looking at the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21. Here, Jesus confronts the religious leaders who struggled to accept His authority and shows that true obedience is revealed not by words, but by repentance and transformed lives.Katie reminded us that the gospel is not about proving our worth through performance or rule-following. Neither son in the parable got it right at first, but the one who repented and turned back to the father displayed the way of righteousness. Repentance leads to fruitfulness—not as something we manufacture, but as the Spirit's work in us.

Join us for our "The Book of James" series // Sunday, August 24, 2025 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "Every Soul has a seat”

Welcome to Wellspring Church!How do we live faithfully when the world pushes back? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters continues our Parables of Jesus series with the story of the persistent widow from Luke 18:1–8.This parable calls us to persevere when we experience resistance—whether social, spiritual, or personal—not by striving harder, but by crying out to our Father in prayer. Pastor Billy reminds us that God is not like the unjust judge; He is just, loving, merciful, and near. The question is not whether God is faithful—but whether we will remain faithful.

Welcome to Wellspring Church!What has captured your heart? In this message, Pastor Katie Gayle unpacks the parable of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19–31), inviting us to examine what we value most—and how those values shape our eternity.Through the lens of a road trip with her son and a surprisingly average candy bar, Pastor Katie highlights how the world makes bold promises that ultimately leave us disappointed. Jesus offers something far better: the riches of His Kingdom, which cannot be earned, bought, or faked.

Welcome to Wellspring Church!What does it mean to be ready for the return of Christ? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters unpacks the Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1–13), showing that Jesus' second coming isn't an irrelevant distant event but the most hope-filled and transformative reality we can prepare for.Jesus calls us to readiness in three ways: intimacy with Him, holiness of life, and mission to the world. Like the wise virgins who kept oil in their lamps, we must remain devoted and alert—cultivating a deep relationship with our Bridegroom, living set apart in love, and shining His light through our actions and words.

Join us for our "The Book of James" series // Sunday, August 10, 2025 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "Every Soul has a seat”

Join us for our "The Book of James" series // Sunday, August 3, 2025 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "Every Soul has a seat”

Welcome to Wellspring Church!How far will God go to bring us home? In this message, Pastor Tara Maloof walks us through the parable of the prodigal sons, revealing how Jesus retells the whole story of Scripture through this familiar but radical tale.With vivid storytelling and a powerful modern illustration, Tara helps us see that Luke 15 isn't just about a rebellious younger son—it's about two lost sons, one obvious and one hidden, and a Father whose unrelenting love goes out to both.

Join us for our "The Book of James" series // Sunday, July 27, 2025 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "Every Soul has a seat”

Welcome to Wellspring Church!How do we take the values of the Kingdom and bring them into our everyday lives? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters walks us through the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10, inviting us to see with the eyes of compassion and respond to need, even when it's inconvenient or costly.Rooted in the vision of seeing the Kingdom of God here as it is in heaven, this message calls us to live out the values of Jesus in our workplaces, neighborhoods, and relationships—just like the Samaritan who responded when others passed by.

Join us for our "The Book of James" series // Sunday, July 20, 2025 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "Every Soul has a seat”

Welcome to Wellspring Church!What does it mean to be converted not just in heart and mind—but in how we handle money? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters invites us to take seriously the call to radical generosity by grounding our giving in the very character of God.Looking at Matthew 25 and 2 Corinthians 9, we see that generosity isn't just a good idea—it's part of discipleship. The Triune God is a God who gives: the Father, Son, and Spirit glorifying and pouring into one another. We're made in His image, and when we give, we share in His joy.

Join us for our "The Book of James" series // Sunday, July 6, 2025 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "Every Soul has a seat”

Join us for our "The Book of James" series // Sunday, July 13, 2025 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "Every Soul has a seat”

Welcome to Wellspring Church!What happens when greed quietly slips into our hearts—and even our churches? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters explores one of Jesus' most sobering parables in Luke 12, calling us to wake up to the hidden power of greed and the joy of gospel generosity.While most sins are visible and easily confessed, greed hides in plain sight. Pastor Billy unpacks how our culture of abundance distorts our view of what we need—and how Jesus confronts that with truth and grace.

Welcome to Wellspring Church!What is the nature of God's Kingdom? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters explores Jesus' parable of the wedding feast in Matthew 22—and what it reveals about the exclusive and inclusive grace of God.Looking at the extravagant invitation extended by the King and the varied responses it receives, we see that grace is freely given—but not always accepted. Grace welcomes everyone, yet it requires humility to receive.

Join us for our "The Book of James" series // Sunday, June 29, 2025 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

Welcome to Wellspring Church!Who is the Kingdom of God for? This week, Pastor Katie Gayle brings us to Matthew 21 and the Parable of the Tenants to explore Jesus' provocative answer.As Jesus nears the cross, his final teachings zero in on authority—his own authority as King, and how people respond to it. Through this parable and its surrounding context, we discover a clear call: the Kingdom of God is not inherited by position or appearance, but received through surrender and lived out in fruitfulness.

Welcome to Wellspring Church!What is the Kingdom of God really worth? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters helps us see how the gospel calls us to recognize, treasure and pursue what matters most—even when the Kingdom feels hidden or ordinary.Looking at Matthew 13:44–46, Billy unpacks two brief parables of treasure and pearls. One man stumbles upon it, the other searches—but both give up everything in joy to have it. So what does it mean to live that way?

Join us for our "The Book of James" series // Sunday, June 15, 2025 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

Welcome to Wellspring Church!In this message, Pastor Billy Waters continues our summer series on the parables of Jesus by exploring the Kingdom of God through the lens of forgiveness. Drawing from Matthew 18:21–35, we're reminded that nothing welcomes God's presence like forgiveness—and nothing drives it away like unforgiveness.Jesus' parable of the unforgiving servant shows that the Kingdom is built on mercy, not merit. We who have been forgiven an immeasurable debt are called to extend the same grace to others.

Join us for our "The Book of James" series // Sunday, June 8, 2025 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

Welcome to Wellspring Church!Why does Pentecost matter? In this powerful Pentecost Sunday message, Pastor Billy Waters explores what it means to be truly filled with the Holy Spirit—and why that changes everything for the Church.Turning to John 20 rather than Acts 2, we discover that the Holy Spirit is not an optional extra for Christians; he is the very breath of life that animates us. Without him, we are lifeless vessels. With him, we are filled, empowered and sent.

Join us for our "The Book of James" series // Sunday, June 1, 2025 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

Welcome to Wellspring Church!Why does grace offend us? In this week's message, Dr. Mark Young unpacks the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20) to show how Jesus' teaching about the Kingdom of God upends everything we assume about fairness, worth and reward.Through a rich explanation of the parable's context, we see that the landowner's generosity—paying all workers the same wage regardless of hours worked—wasn't unjust, it was grace. This kind of grace doesn't play by the world's rules. It's shocking, lavish, even scandalous—and it mirrors the grace God shows us in Christ.

Join us for our "Church of the Future" series // Sunday, May 25, 2025 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

Welcome to Wellspring Church!What does it mean to live as the people of God in the kingdom of God? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters continues our series on The Parables of Jesus by unpacking Matthew 13:31–33, where Jesus describes the kingdom of heaven as a mustard seed and yeast—small beginnings with expansive, transformative outcomes.Billy reminds us that Jesus' entire mission was to bring and establish the kingdom of God—and so must ours be. The call is to re-center on the “big why,” tightening the load so that we don't drift from the vision. As a church and as individuals, everything we do is about the kingdom.

Thad Rockwell Barnum - The Parables of Jesus series at Wellspring Church, Englewood, Colorado, May 4 2025