The Wake-Up Call

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The Wake-Up Call is a daily encouragement to shake off the slumber of our busy lives and turn our eyes toward Jesus. Each morning our community gathers around a Scripture, a reflection, a prayer, and a few short questions, inviting us to reorient our lives around the love of Jesus that transforms our hearts, homes, churches, and cities. seedbed.com/wakeupcall

  1. 10 hrs ago

    When Revival Becomes Awakening: The Age of the Spirit

    This episode centers on spiritual awakening through repentance, Scripture, and keeping Jesus at the center. JD Walt introduces the Mark Pizza Challenge as a 16-day invitation to read through Mark, then unpacks Mark 1 to show how John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus. He emphasizes that revival is not mainly about spectacle, but about honest prayer, humility, and a fresh openness to the Holy Spirit. A major theme is that repentance is not shame-filled guilt, but a gentle realignment with God — a small turn of the heart and mind that can lead to profound change. The episode encourages listeners to “turn their eyes upon Jesus,” seeing Him as the beginning, middle, and end of the story. Overall, it’s a call to renewed devotion, subtle spiritual course-correction, and a deeper focus on Christ. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to the Mark Pizza Challenge 02:15 Consecration and the Presence of Jesus 04:07 The Intergenerational Story of the Gospel 08:33 Revival and Awakening: The Role of the Holy Spirit 11:16 Understanding Repentance and Realignment 16:27 The Role of John the Baptist and Our Focus on Jesus - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sing along with us! ► https://seedbed.com/hymnal/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get the Wake-Up Call in your email each day ► https://seedbed.com/wakeupcall ⛪️ Are you a pastor? We'd love to connect ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/to/dymjFhUB Join the Field Team and help us sow the Wake-Up Call into new hearts ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/fieldteam Join the conversation: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seedbedwakeupcall/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewakeupcall/ Listen to the podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wake-up-call/id1040184070 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7t5qb5dpC7n0yxdyNsTKzTsi=e87495c982f145f6

    19 min

  2. 1d ago

    The Mark Pizza Challenge (Part 2)

    This episode centers on J.D. Walt’s exploration of Jesus, Mark’s Gospel, and the Holy Spirit. He frames Mark as a gospel of Spirit-empowered ministry and invites listeners to move beyond religious routine into a more vibrant, awakened life with God. A key thread is that Jesus modeled what a Spirit-filled life looks like, and disciples are called not just to study Him, but to become like Him. The episode also emphasizes practical and spiritual renewal through prayer, worship, and a fresh openness to the Holy Spirit’s work. Drawing from stories like John Wimber’s “do the stuff” challenge, J.D. encourages believers to expect healing, deliverance, and everyday empowerment as part of following Jesus. Overall, it’s a call to deeper devotion, greater spiritual hunger, and a life shaped by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Journey 03:11 The Mark Pizza Challenge and the Holy Spirit 11:52 Discipleship and the Spirit-Filled Life 13:14 Introduction to Farming and Faith 19:15 Sowing Seeds of Love and Spiritual Warfare - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sing along with us! ► https://seedbed.com/hymnal/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get the Wake-Up Call in your email each day ► https://seedbed.com/wakeupcall ⛪️ Are you a pastor? We'd love to connect ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/to/dymjFhUB Join the Field Team and help us sow the Wake-Up Call into new hearts ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/fieldteam Join the conversation: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seedbedwakeupcall/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewakeupcall/ Listen to the podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wake-up-call/id1040184070 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7t5qb5dpC7n0yxdyNsTKzTsi=e87495c982f145f6

    20 min

  3. 2d ago

    The Mark Pizza Challenge (Part 1)

    This episode opens with JD Walt returning after a break, thanking Dan Wilt for leading the previous series and announcing that he’ll spend the summer exploring the Gospel of Mark as a way of helping listeners encounter Jesus through Scripture. He frames the day with prayer and a reading from Acts 10, emphasizing that Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit and power and went about doing good and healing. That theme becomes the anchor for the rest of the episode: the Bible is not presented as a duty, but as an invitation into real transformation and daily relationship with Jesus. JD then tells the story of the “Mark Pizza Challenge,” a youth ministry reading challenge he created years ago to help students read one chapter of Mark each day for sixteen days, with pizza as the celebration at the end. What started as a fun incentive grew into a powerful spiritual practice that stirred hunger for the Word, led to prayer, healing, all-night prayer meetings, and a broader awakening in the church. The episode closes with JD and his father leading a hymn, “Spirit of the Living God,” reinforcing the central message that the Christian life is simple at its core: open yourself to the Holy Spirit and let God do the transforming work. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Gratitude 02:55 The Gospel of Mark: A Personal Journey 09:23 The Mark Pizza Challenge: Transformative Experiences 11:52 Faith and Transformation: A Call to Action 12:18 Engagement and Fun in Scripture Reading 14:03 Welcome Back and Community Connection 16:20 The Importance of the Holy Spirit 19:14 Teaching and Learning about the Holy Spirit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sing along with us! ► https://seedbed.com/hymnal/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get the Wake-Up Call in your email each day ► https://seedbed.com/wakeupcall ⛪️ Are you a pastor? We'd love to connect ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/to/dymjFhUB Join the Field Team and help us sow the Wake-Up Call into new hearts ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/fieldteam Join the conversation: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seedbedwakeupcall/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewakeupcall/ Listen to the podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wake-up-call/id1040184070 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7t5qb5dpC7n0yxdyNsTKzTsi=e87495c982f145f6

    21 min

  4. 3d ago

    All the Things: You Are Ready for This!

    This episode is the final day of the “All the Things” series, and it centers on the idea that Jesus is still at work through his people by the power of the Holy Spirit. Dan Wilt reflects on Matthew 28 and Acts 1, emphasizing that believers are called to go, make disciples, and receive power to be witnesses. He frames everyday ministry not as something reserved for a few extraordinary moments, but as a Spirit-led way of life marked by love, humility, and prayer. The heart of the message is that the church can participate in the works of Jesus today by asking simple questions like, “May I pray for you?” The second half of the episode becomes a practical sending. Dan encourages listeners to choose one expression of Jesus’ ministry—such as praying for the sick, encouraging others, caring for the vulnerable, or listening for God’s voice—and practice it faithfully over the next month. He ties this to a larger vision of legacy, where the church passes on a living example of Spirit-filled, love-driven ministry to future generations. The episode closes with a prayer of consecration, a doxology, and a hopeful transition into a new series ahead. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Everyday Ministry in the Spirit 02:58 The Authority of Jesus and the Great Commission 05:51 The Role of Love in Ministry 08:45 Activating Our Faith in Everyday Life 11:55 Concluding Thoughts and Doxology - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get your physical copy of All The Things ► https://my.seedbed.com/product/all-the-things-wake-up-call-workbook/ Sing along with us! ► https://seedbed.com/hymnal/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get the Wake-Up Call in your email each day ► https://seedbed.com/wakeupcall ⛪️ Are you a pastor? We'd love to connect ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/to/dymjFhUB Join the Field Team and help us sow the Wake-Up Call into new hearts ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/fieldteam Join the conversation: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seedbedwakeupcall/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewakeupcall/ Listen to the podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wake-up-call/id1040184070 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7t5qb5dpC7n0yxdyNsTKzTsi=e87495c982f145f6

    14 min

  5. 4d ago

    Your Church Is a Kingdom Outpost

    This episode is a reflection on what it means for the church to function as a “kingdom outpost” in the world. Drawing from Acts 2 and Acts 5, the speaker argues that the early church was marked not only by teaching, but by signs, wonders, healing, prayer, and a deep willingness to minister to people with humility and faith. The central message is that followers of Jesus are meant to live as apprentices who surrender to the Spirit, walk in love, and become available to bring God’s presence into ordinary moments of need. The episode also emphasizes that the church is not just a building, but any community of believers where heaven and earth overlap through compassionate action. In the conversation with JD, that idea is reinforced with the reminder that “where there is great love, miracles always happen.” The episode ends with a practical invitation: pray for your church, pray for your neighborhood, and ask God how you can help make your community known as a place where people encounter the nearness and power of Jesus. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Taco Tuesday and Spiritual Insights 04:54 Living as Kingdom People in the Spirit 10:05 The Church as a Kingdom Outpost 21:28 Prayer and Community Engagement 25:25 Worship and Reflection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get your physical copy of All The Things ► https://my.seedbed.com/product/all-the-things-wake-up-call-workbook/ Sing along with us! ► https://seedbed.com/hymnal/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get the Wake-Up Call in your email each day ► https://seedbed.com/wakeupcall ⛪️ Are you a pastor? We'd love to connect ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/to/dymjFhUB Join the Field Team and help us sow the Wake-Up Call into new hearts ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/fieldteam Join the conversation: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seedbedwakeupcall/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewakeupcall/ Listen to the podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wake-up-call/id1040184070 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7t5qb5dpC7n0yxdyNsTKzTsi=e87495c982f145f6

    26 min

  6. 5d ago

    Healing Knows No Distance

    Most of us underestimate the power of praying from a distance—and even doubt that God can move beyond the physical space we occupy. But what if faith isn't limited by proximity? In this episode, Dan Wilt shares a healing story that shows how a simple “May I pray for you?” can spark faith, bring encouragement, and change how you think about prayer. Dan also connects this idea to Matthew 8 and the centurion’s trust in Jesus’ authority, showing how prayer can happen effectively over the phone, by text, or on video calls. The episode encourages listeners to pray boldly, risk vulnerability, and believe that God can work anywhere, anytime—no matter how far away someone is. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Everyday Ministry 03:16 Healing Knows No Distance 11:42 Celebrating Everyday Ministry and Faith Risks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get your physical copy of All The Things ► https://my.seedbed.com/product/all-the-things-wake-up-call-workbook/ Sing along with us! ► https://seedbed.com/hymnal/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get the Wake-Up Call in your email each day ► https://seedbed.com/wakeupcall ⛪️ Are you a pastor? We'd love to connect ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/to/dymjFhUB Join the Field Team and help us sow the Wake-Up Call into new hearts ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/fieldteam Join the conversation: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seedbedwakeupcall/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewakeupcall/ Listen to the podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wake-up-call/id1040184070 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7t5qb5dpC7n0yxdyNsTKzTsi=e87495c982f145f6

    13 min

  7. 6d ago

    What You Have, Freely Give

    This episode centers on the theme of freely giving what God has already given you. Drawing from Acts 3, it reflects on Peter and John healing a man who had been lame from birth, emphasizing that Peter did not offer money but instead gave what he had: faith, discernment, and the authority of Jesus’ name. The episode argues that believers do not need to wait for a special feeling of anointing before acting; instead, they should notice what the Father is doing, obey in the moment, and trust the Holy Spirit to supply what is needed. The second half expands that idea through a testimony about Lorinda, a breast cancer survivor who received encouragement in her hardest season and later began offering that same encouragement to others. The message is that healing, comfort, and spiritual gifts are meant to flow outward through our lives into the lives of others. The episode closes with prayer, worship, and a call to become attentive prayer partners who move with compassion, faith, and obedience when opportunities arise. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Prayer of Consecration 01:09 The Great Story of God 02:08 Acts 3: The Healing of the Lame Man 04:40 The Power of Personal Testimony 10:15 Living in Spiritual Gifts 12:10 Prayer and Activation for Healing 15:27 Worship and Closing Thoughts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get your physical copy of All The Things ► https://my.seedbed.com/product/all-the-things-wake-up-call-workbook/ Sing along with us! ► https://seedbed.com/hymnal/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get the Wake-Up Call in your email each day ► https://seedbed.com/wakeupcall ⛪️ Are you a pastor? We'd love to connect ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/to/dymjFhUB Join the Field Team and help us sow the Wake-Up Call into new hearts ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/fieldteam Join the conversation: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seedbedwakeupcall/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewakeupcall/ Listen to the podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wake-up-call/id1040184070 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7t5qb5dpC7n0yxdyNsTKzTsi=e87495c982f145f6

    19 min

  8. Jul 4

    Sometimes It Takes Pressure to Light a Match

    This episode is a devotional wake-up call centered on the idea of true freedom in Christ. Dan opens by reflecting on Independence Day and connecting national freedom with the deeper spiritual freedom found in 2 Corinthians 3:17: “where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is true freedom.” From there, he frames the day’s theme around everyday ministry in the power of the Holy Spirit, encouraging listeners to see themselves as vessels through whom God’s love, fruits of the Spirit, and gifts can flow into homes, neighborhoods, churches, and communities. The main teaching comes from Acts 20:7–12 and the story of Eutychus, the young man who falls from a window and is raised back to life by Paul. Dan uses that passage, along with a personal story from the Asbury outpouring, to argue that pressure-filled moments can become opportunities for faith and obedience. His core message is that when difficult situations arise, believers should stop, pray, and trust God to move rather than fear embarrassment or failure. He closes with a prayer, journal prompt, worship, and a call to live as “awakening people” who carry Jesus’ love through everyday life. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Celebrating Freedom in Christ 02:58 Everyday Ministry and the Power of the Spirit 06:07 The Pressure to Ignite Faith 08:56 Trusting God in Difficult Situations 12:13 Embracing Opportunities for Prayer 14:02 Living in the Freedom of the Lord - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get your physical copy of All The Things ► https://my.seedbed.com/product/all-the-things-wake-up-call-workbook/ Sing along with us! ► https://seedbed.com/hymnal/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get the Wake-Up Call in your email each day ► https://seedbed.com/wakeupcall ⛪️ Are you a pastor? We'd love to connect ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/to/dymjFhUB Join the Field Team and help us sow the Wake-Up Call into new hearts ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/fieldteam Join the conversation: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seedbedwakeupcall/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewakeupcall/ Listen to the podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wake-up-call/id1040184070 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7t5qb5dpC7n0yxdyNsTKzTsi=e87495c982f145f6

    18 min
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The Wake-Up Call is a daily encouragement to shake off the slumber of our busy lives and turn our eyes toward Jesus. Each morning our community gathers around a Scripture, a reflection, a prayer, and a few short questions, inviting us to reorient our lives around the love of Jesus that transforms our hearts, homes, churches, and cities. seedbed.com/wakeupcall

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