The Wake-Up Call

Seedbed
  • 5.0 (5)
  • Christianity
  • Updated daily

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. 21 hr 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

  2. 1 day 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

  3. 2 days 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

  4. 3 days ago

    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

  5. 4 days ago

    Healed People Become a Testimony

    This episode centers on the idea that healing is not only physical, but often deeply emotional and spiritual as well. Dan reflects on Matthew 8 and the story of Jesus healing the man with leprosy, using it to show that shame, fear, and brokenness can be at the root of what people need most. He shares a personal story of being healed in his vocal cords and explains how our own healing experiences can become a testimony that builds faith in others. The episode also offers practical guidance for praying for others. Dan encourages listeners to slow down, listen for the Holy Spirit, and lean into their spiritual gifts, especially encouragement and intercession, before jumping straight to prayer. The activation challenge is to identify someone carrying shame and begin praying for them with compassion, while remembering that Jesus is the healer and we simply join Him in His work. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Prayer of Consecration 01:05 Healing as a Testimony 05:47 The Role of Faith in Healing 12:00 Encouragement and Spiritual Gifts 15:53 Activation and Reflection 20:00 Worship and Conclusion - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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

    21 min

  6. 5 days ago

    When to Say "Your Faith Has Healed You"

    This episode explores the question many Christians wrestle with: why some prayers for healing seem to work while others don’t. Dan Wilt unpacks the biblical truths, theological tensions, and practical ways to approach healing ministry with humility, faith, and hope, while reminding listeners that healing is both a gift and a mystery. You’ll hear why Jesus’ miracles aren’t always immediate, how faith and suffering fit into God’s greater plan, and what it means to pray boldly while still surrendering the outcome. Drawing from the woman with the issue of blood in Luke 8 and a five-step prayer model from his vineyard journey, Dan offers encouragement and real-world guidance for anyone longing to pray more effectively or walk through suffering with confidence. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Healing Ministry 02:56 The Role of Faith in Healing 06:03 Understanding Healing and Suffering 08:57 The Mystery of Healing 11:53 Being Healing Agents in the World 14:48 Personal Testimonies and Encouragement 18:13 Conclusion and Call to Action - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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

    24 min

  7. 6 days ago

    Kingdom 101: Keep It Real

    This episode centers on Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6 about prayer, using it as a larger call to live and minister with sincerity rather than performance. The message emphasizes “naturally supernatural” faith: allowing the Holy Spirit to work through ordinary people in everyday life without pretending, posturing, or trying to appear spiritual. Dan contrasts hidden faithfulness with public showmanship, urging listeners to stay humble, let God receive the glory, and trust that private obedience matters just as much as visible ministry. The second half turns this teaching into a practical challenge. Listeners are encouraged to do something meaningful for someone in secret, then bring that act back to Jesus in gratitude rather than seeking recognition. The episode closes with a reminder that spiritual maturity grows through hiddenness, humility, and everyday partnership with God, followed by worship and a charge to carry the deep love of Jesus into neighborhoods, workplaces, families, and homes. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Prayer 02:02 Kingdom 101: Keep It Real 08:47 Living Naturally Supernatural 12:45 Worship and Sending Forth - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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

  8. 30 Jun

    Kingdom 101: Reconcile People to God

    Dan Wilt and JD Walt explore reconciliation as the heart of Jesus’ mission, showing that real change starts with restored relationship to God and one another. Rather than focusing on surface-level fixes, they emphasize prayer, humility, and compassionate action as the foundation for becoming agents of reconciliation in a fractured world. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5, the conversation highlights how believers are called to embody this ministry in everyday life. The episode offers a practical and spiritual invitation to see people differently, pray faithfully, and work patiently for healing, unity, and lasting transformation. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Reconciliation 02:07 The Ministry of Reconciliation 06:04 Prayer as a Foundation for Reconciliation 07:57 Worship and Moving Forward in Reconciliation 16:53 WUC Outro Video.mp4 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

    17 min
See All (1.3k)

Hosts & Guests

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
5 Ratings

About

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

Information

  • Creator
    Seedbed
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.3k
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Seedbed
  • Show Website
    The Wake-Up Call

More From Seedbed

You Might Also Like