The Wake-Up Call

Seedbed

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. 13時間前

    The Three Most Powerful Words of Prayer

    This episode is centered on a short teaching about prayer as “speaking like God speaks,” beginning with Genesis 1 and the phrase “let there be.” J.D. Walt argues that prayer is not only asking God for help, but also joining God’s creative speech over dark, empty, or difficult situations. He encourages listeners to pray with simple, faith-filled words like “let there be light,” “let there be peace,” and “let there be healing,” framing prayer as a Spirit-led way of calling forth what is good, true, and life-giving. The episode also includes a warm, reflective conversation with the David Walt and a hymn performance of “Sweet Hour of Prayer.” Together, they reinforce the idea that prayer is something ordinary people can practice daily, especially on behalf of family and others they love. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, with a strong emphasis on consistency, trust, and letting God help shape the words as you pray. CHAPTERS: 00:04 Introduction and Community Engagement 03:03 The Essence of Prayer 05:50 Speaking Like God Speaks 09:03 Practical Applications of Prayer 11:59 Reflection and Experimentation 13:31 Introduction to Prayer and Its Importance 16:36 The Power of Prayer as Speech 19:43 Praying for Loved Ones 21:38 Developing a Habit of Prayer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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日前

    In the Beginning: Prayer

    This episode is a prayer-centered reflection on Genesis 1:1–3 and the idea that prayer begins with faith in God’s creative action, not with rehearsing problems. J.D. argues that people often magnify what is “formless, empty, darkness, deep,” while Scripture starts with God’s ordering presence and the Spirit hovering over chaos. From that foundation, he presents prayer as “world-making speech”—speaking with God’s perspective rather than simply describing limitations. The second half shifts into a warm, father-son conversation and song, using “Spirit of the Living God” as a prayer for the Holy Spirit to “fall afresh.” They connect that image to farming, irrigation, and “gut pipe,” illustrating prayer as a channel through which God’s life flows into dry places. The episode closes with a practical vision of prayer for rain, mercy, healing, joy, and peace, emphasizing trust that God knows what each situation needs. CHAPTERS: 00:04 Introduction and Personal Remembrances 01:57 In the Beginning Prayer: Genesis 1 and Creation 02:51 The Problem of Formless, Empty, Dark, and Deep 05:18 Beginning with Faith: Divine Action and Reality 07:17 The Unseen Realm and the Inauguration of a New Age 08:59 Prayer as World-Making Speech 09:11 The Power of Speaking God's Words in Prayer 10:07 Journal Prompts for Deepening Prayer Practice 11:20 Exploring the Percentages of Seen and Unseen Reality 11:47 Learning to Speak as God Speaks in Prayer 12:24 Closing and Reflection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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

  3. 2日前

    The War of Prayer

    This episode is a devotional teaching on prayer as spiritual battle, centered on Acts 2 and Psalm 110:1. J.D. Walt argues that prayer is not mainly about reciting personal requests, but about joining Jesus in his ongoing intercession and participating in his victory over Satan, evil, sin, death, and darkness. He frames prayer as a way of aligning with the mind of Christ, advancing God’s kingdom, and learning to live in abiding communion with Jesus throughout the day rather than only in a prayer closet. The episode also includes a worship segment with David Walt, who helps unpack the same theme through the hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.” Together they emphasize that believers are on the winning side because Jesus has already won the war, even though battles remain. The message closes with a strong reminder not to see people as enemies, but to resist the devil with confidence in Christ’s power and kingdom. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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. 3日前

    Right Here. Right Now.

    This episode is a prayer-centered devotional that opens a new mini-series focused on living with a deeper awareness of Jesus’s presence. J.D. reads from Acts 1:4–11 and reflects on the ascension of Jesus as the foundation for Christian prayer, emphasizing that prayer is not sending thoughts “out there,” but speaking directly to the risen Christ who is “right here, right now.” He frames the ascension as both Jesus’s exaltation and his nearness, arguing that prayer gives believers immediate access to him and participation in God’s will on earth. The second half continues with a family-led worship segment, featuring a hymn, “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian,” sung as a heartfelt expression of longing rather than performance. The conversation highlights that becoming more like Jesus is not about striving harder, but about trusting more and allowing “Christ in you” to shape the heart from within. CHAPTERS: 14:15 Introduction to Prayer and Longing 20:08 The Secret to Being Like Jesus 21:04 Sowing the Love of 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

  5. 5日前

    HSS: Called in to Pray at the Hospital

    This episode is a warm, prayerful invitation to live with greater awareness of the Holy Spirit in everyday life. Dan Wilt opens with encouragement around the Wake-Up Call community, a coming New Room gathering, and a new women’s Bible study from Luann Riley called Growing Up. He then frames the episode around 1 Peter 2:9 and a Holy Spirit story centered on the idea that God often works through ordinary people in unexpected moments. The tone is pastoral and reflective, with a strong emphasis on prayer, consecration, and learning to ask, “What is the Father doing?” The central story comes from Janet Wehrle, a speech-language pathologist in a hospital, who describes a surprising encounter in which a doctor unexpectedly led her to a patient who wanted prayer. What begins as an odd interruption becomes a clear example of divine orchestration: Janet prays briefly for the patient, and the moment reinforces the episode’s theme that believers are called to be attentive, available, and willing to partner with God in small but meaningful ways. Dan closes by blessing Janet and encouraging listeners to live as a “royal priesthood” in their daily settings, ready for God to use them wherever they are. CHAPTERS: 00:04 Introduction to Holy Spirit Saturdays 02:54 The Importance of Community and Connection 05:12 The Power of Prayer and Spiritual Stories 05:43 Introduction and Background 06:34 A Divine Encounter in the Hospital 10:06 The Role of the Holy Spirit 11:22 Prayer and Community Support 12:30 Embracing the Holy Spirit's Guidance 15:30 The Power of Prayer and Community - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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. 6日前

    The Story Our Knees Tell

    P.S. Get Your Copy of Growing Up Hey, Sower Nation! In celebration of launch week of Growing Up: Faith Lessons from the Book of James—and with hopes of sowing this good seed in as many places as possible—we are offering a deal for groups doing the study. Use the code WOMEN for 50% off orders of at least four books. And, remember, the videos come included with the books. Order here: https://my.seedbed.com/product/growing-up-james/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When illness drags on or questions linger, many wonder if prayer still matters. Luann's candid journey through chronic migraines, combined with biblical encouragement from James, reveals how prayer can carry us through pain, uncertainty, and slow healing. She explores James’s plea to pray in trouble, praise in happiness, and call upon elders for healing—emphasizing that prayers of faith and community truly matter. Bethany joins in with stirring worship and the reminder that God's greatness is revealed through both answers and unanswered prayers, guiding us to trust and persist. CHAPTERS: 00:04 Introduction and Reflection on the Book of James 02:50 The Power of Prayer and Community Support 06:03 Personal Testimony and the Journey of Healing 09:43 Introduction and Gratitude 10:43 The Greatness of God and Worship 12:36 Singing 'How Great Thou Art' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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. 8月6日

    Let God Have the Last Word

    P.S. Get Your Copy of Growing Up Hey, Sower Nation! In celebration of launch week of Growing Up: Faith Lessons from the Book of James—and with hopes of sowing this good seed in as many places as possible—we are offering a deal for groups doing the study. Use the code WOMEN for 50% off orders of at least four books. And, remember, the videos come included with the books. Order at: https://my.seedbed.com/product/growing-up-james/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Luann Riley reflects on James 3:2–6, exploring the immense power of words. Using James’s images of a horse’s bit, a ship’s rudder, and a small spark that can ignite a forest, she describes how careless, angry, or cruel remarks can leave lasting wounds. She invites listeners to acknowledge the harmful words they have carried, release them to God, and replace them with the truth that they are loved, chosen, forgiven, and made new. The episode closes with a prayer for healing in both the words listeners have received and the words they speak to others. Luann offers a journaling prompt about how speech can reflect spiritual maturity, then Bethany Johnson shares her own experience of finding healing through faith and community after being torn down by others. Bethany leads a worshipful rendition of “My Chains Are Gone,” reinforcing the episode’s message of grace, freedom, and identity rooted in God. CHAPTERS: 00:04 Introduction and Context of the Book of James 02:33 The Power of Words and Their Impact 05:47 Healing Through God's Truth and Releasing Hurtful Words 08:36 Personal Reflections and Practical Exercises 09:34 A Journey of Faith and Transformation 12:20 The Power of Grace in Worship - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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. 8月5日

    The Mirror of the World

    In this episode, the central message is that faith is meant to be lived, not just heard. Drawing from the book of James, the conversation explores how Scripture acts like a mirror, revealing the condition of our hearts and inviting us to respond with real transformation. The episode also reflects on the relationship between guilt, shame, and grace, emphasizing that God's love calls us to change through surrender rather than self-effort. The discussion also highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in helping believers align their words, actions, and daily choices with what they profess to believe. Through personal reflection, worship, and journal prompts, the episode encourages listeners to examine where their faith and actions may be out of sync, and to rely on God's mercy for ongoing growth. Overall, it is a practical and encouraging message about spiritual maturity, obedience, and living out a faith that is visible in everyday life. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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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