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. 12 h fa

    On Becoming the Kind of People Who Don't Give Up on People

    This episode centers on Mark 5 and the story of the demon-possessed man in the tombs, using it as a picture of “impossible situations.” The message is that Jesus steps directly into the darkest, most isolated places and brings freedom where no one else can help. A major theme is learning to become the kind of person who does not give up on others, even when their situation feels beyond repair. The episode also shifts inward, challenging listeners to change their posture from being responsible for people to being responsive to them before Jesus. Rather than carrying the burden of fixing impossible problems, the invitation is to come “unto Jesus for them,” trusting the Holy Spirit to work through us. The hymn “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” reinforces the same message: storms will come, but Christ is the solid rock, and God is still present and working even when life feels unstable. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Morning Prayer 02:04 The Story of the Demoniac 04:59 The Power of the Holy Spirit 09:09 Shifting Our Perspective on Help 11:49 Journal Prompts and Reflection 22:16 SB25.EndingTag.V1.mp4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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

  2. 1 g fa

    Ending The Wait with Randy Simpkins | Wake-Up Call Conversations

    Most people don't realize that every eight minutes, someone on the kidney transplant waiting list in the U.S. loses their chance at life — simply because they don't have a donor. But what if saving lives could be as inspiring as a Hollywood movie? Randy Simpkins shares an extraordinary story of how a seemingly ordinary day led to a miraculous kidney donation, sparking a movement that’s already helped 17 people, with many more on the horizon. Now, he's on a mission to ignite a nationwide wave of awareness and action through a groundbreaking film and faith-driven community efforts. Learn more about Randy and how you can help at End The Wait! Visit here: https://endthewait.net/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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/

    Ending The Wait with Randy Simpkins | Wake-Up Call Conversations

  3. 1 g fa

    Who Needs the Weather Channel When You've Got Jesus?

    This episode centers on Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4 and the bigger lesson hidden inside that miracle: not just that Jesus can command the wind and waves, but that he remained completely at peace in the middle of chaos. JD reflects on a real storm he experienced with a group of college students in Texas to show the contrast between human panic and Christlike stillness. The takeaway is that peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of Jesus within it. The second half of the episode turns that insight into an invitation for listeners facing their own “furious squalls” — cancer, divorce, anxiety, or any other heavy circumstance. JD and his dad reinforce the message through the hymn “Be Still, My Soul,” reminding listeners that God’s peace can steady us and spill over to others around us. The episode closes with a pastoral challenge: bring your anxiety to Jesus, let the Holy Spirit hold you, and become a person whose calm helps calm the room around you. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Morning Prayer 01:31 Exploring Mark Chapter Four 03:40 The Power of Jesus in the Storm 07:09 The Miracle of Peace 10:28 Carrying the Peace of God 12:42 Reflection and Journal Prompts 14:27 A Blessing to Be Together 16:24 Finding Peace in the Storm 18:19 Singing to the Soul 21:29 Sharing Stillness with Others - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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

  4. 2 gg fa

    The Critical Difference between Being Responsible for Others and Responsive to Them

    This episode centers on a reflection from Mark 3 and the healing of the man with the shriveled hand. The main message is that Jesus—and by extension those led by the Holy Spirit—doesn’t simply notice human need, but responds to it with life, compassion, and action. JD Walt contrasts being “responsible for” others with being “responsive to” them, arguing that trying to carry everyone’s burdens leads to overwhelm and compassion fatigue, while Spirit-led responsiveness allows us to do what’s actually ours to do in the moment. The episode also emphasizes the idea that ordinary acts of love can have extraordinary, even lasting impact. Through prayer, a hymn, and a father-son duet, the hosts underscore that believers are not meant to carry the weight of the world alone; Jesus does that, and invites us to partner with him for a few people, one moment at a time. The closing takeaway is an encouragement to walk with the Master in daily attentiveness, trusting that small faithful responses can become part of God’s larger awakening work in the world. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Taco Tuesday 02:11 The Critical Difference: Responsibility vs. Responsiveness 10:05 The Power of Being Present 11:09 Journal Prompts and Reflection 13:54 Taco Tuesday and the Joy of Singing Together 15:27 The Importance of Hymns and Worship Songs 16:25 Being Responsive to Others' Pain 18:47 Walking with the Master: Trusting in Jesus 19:38 Sharing Stories and Community Engagement - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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

  5. 3 gg fa

    Why There Is No Such Thing as Secular

    This episode centers on Jesus calling Levi, the tax collector, and the immediate ripple effect of that invitation. The conversation highlights the simplicity and power of Jesus’ words, “Follow me,” and then turns into a joyful singalong of “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus.” The message is that following Jesus is a daily decision, not a one-time moment, and that even ordinary people can become part of a larger witness when they choose to walk with him. The second half moves into a teaching on Mark 2 and the idea that there is no truly “secular” space where God is absent. Jesus is shown as constantly entering everyday places—homes, workplaces, and social spaces—rather than waiting for people to come to religious settings. The episode argues that grace crosses boundaries, sits with sinners, and restores what sin has desecrated, all while calling followers to take the same risk of being misunderstood in order to embody love. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Morning Consecration and Introduction 02:36 The Gospel of Mark: A Journey Begins 03:34 Jesus and the Tax Collector: A Lesson in Acceptance 04:53 Sacred vs. Secular: The Holy Spirit's Role 08:15 Risking Misunderstanding: Jesus' Mission of Restoration 10:20 The Power of Prayer and Song 12:00 Grace: Embracing Sinners Without Affirming Sin 14:02 Introduction to David Walt 17:07 The Importance of Following Jesus 19:54 Daily Commitment to Faith 21:22 New Room Conference and Community Engagement 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

  6. 5 gg fa

    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

  7. 6 gg fa

    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

  8. 9 lug

    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

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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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    Seedbed
  • Anni di attività
    2015 - 2026
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    The Wake-Up Call

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