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. 1h ago

    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

  2. 1d ago

    Built to Endure

    This episode centers on James 1:2–4 and the idea that faith is strengthened through trials, not protected from them. Luann teaches that hardship is not a sign of weak faith or God’s absence, but often the place where perseverance, maturity, and wholeness are formed. She uses memorable imagery—“potato chip faith” versus “beef jerky faith”—to show the difference between a fragile faith that crumbles under pressure and a durable faith that can endure suffering with God. The message is pastoral and encouraging, especially for listeners who feel guilt, doubt, or exhaustion in seasons of pain. The second half shifts into a personal hymn reflection on “Soon and Very Soon,” connecting grief, hope, and eternal perspective. Bethany shares a story from high school about losing a fellow student and how the hymn took on new meaning through that loss, emphasizing that even in deep sorrow, believers hold onto the promise of seeing the King one day. Together, the teaching and song create a theme of steadfast hope: trials are real, but they are not the end of the story, and Christian endurance is rooted in the promise of future joy and restoration. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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. 2d ago

    Growing Up

    This episode opens with Luann Riley introducing herself and framing the week’s teaching around the book of James. She explains that her new study, Growing Up Faith: Lessons from James, focuses on spiritual maturity not as becoming more impressive, but as becoming more surrendered. Using James 1:1 and 1:22, she emphasizes that real faith is not just listening to God’s word, but living it out through patience, integrity, wisdom, and care for others. She also shares a personal reflection on James’s transformation from skeptic to servant after encountering the risen Jesus, highlighting the idea that a true encounter with Christ changes how we live. The second half shifts into a worshipful hymn moment led by Bethany Johnson, who introduces “All to Jesus I Surrender.” She shares that she grows best when she is surrendering control to God, especially as someone who naturally prefers planning and routine. The hymn reinforces the episode’s central theme: growing up in faith happens through daily surrender, open-handed trust, and allowing the Holy Spirit to shape every part of 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

  4. 4d ago

    HSS: The Spirit Moves in the Animal Clinic

    Dan Wilt introduces a Holy Spirit story from pastor John Shaul, who describes an encounter at a veterinary emergency clinic. While waiting with his own dog, John and his wife connected with a worried couple whose cat needed urgent care. Drawing on their shared experience of losing beloved pets, John felt prompted to offer prayer. The couple welcomed it, and John prayed for comfort, peace, and wisdom for both the family and the veterinary team—leaving encouraged that a simple act of obedience can bring God’s care into an ordinary moment. Dan reflects on how personal suffering can deepen compassion and prepare us to serve people facing similar pain. John adds that being available to God means choosing presence over hurry: staying attentive to the people and moments in front of us rather than being ruled by the clock. The episode closes with a prayer and journaling prompts inviting listeners to consider the challenges God has carried them through, recognize others experiencing similar struggles, and look for opportunities to offer love, encouragement, and 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

  5. 5d ago

    Without the Resurrection, We've Got Nothing

    This episode closes out the Mark series with a strong focus on the resurrection of Jesus from Mark 16. J.D. walks through the empty tomb, the angel’s message that Jesus has risen, and why the resurrection is the center of the Christian faith. He argues that without the resurrection, Jesus would be just another historical figure, but because he lives, his life, teaching, death, and victory over sin and death are all revealed with saving power. The message is framed as a wake-up call to trust not just the idea of resurrection, but the living presence of Christ at work right now through the Holy Spirit. J.D. and David Walt sing “Up from the Grave He Arose,” performed as a kind of Easter victory lap, reinforcing the theme that resurrection is not just a past event but the believer’s present reality. Along the way, J.D. encourages listeners to respond with faith, worship, prayer, and action, and he previews what’s coming next in the series, including a guest teacher and a new Bible study on James. Overall, it’s an uplifting finale about hope, witness, and living in resurrection life today. CHAPTERS: 00:04 Introduction to the Mark Pizza Challenge 02:11 The Importance of the Resurrection 11:03 Living in Resurrection Power 14:52 Celebrating the End of Mark's Gospel 17:44 The Significance of Easter and Our Role 21:01 Upcoming Guests 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. 6d ago

    Why It's All Your Fault

    This episode centers on Mark 15 and a theological reflection on the crowd’s cry to crucify Jesus. J.D. argues that the real danger of a crowd is shared power without personal responsibility, and uses Barabbas and Pilate to show how injustice can be diffused into everyone and therefore no one. The message then turns personal: salvation by grace through faith begins when a person steps out of the crowd and owns the guilt as if it were fully their own, only to receive the astonishing truth that Christ has already borne that blame. The second half moves into worship and encouragement. J.D. and David Walt sing “Nothing but the Blood of Jesus,” reinforcing the theme that cleansing, pardon, and righteousness come only through Christ. The episode closes with a journal prompt about whether accepting total responsibility for Jesus’s death feels like injustice, followed by a preview of the next week’s Bible study on James with guest teacher Luann Riley and an invitation to continue waking up to the gospel each morning. CHAPTERS: 00:04 The Eternal Now: Meeting with Jesus 02:08 Understanding Collective Responsibility 05:54 The Personal Journey of Grace 10:08 Owning Our Responsibility and Accepting Grace 13:19 Singing Our Way to the Cross 17:19 Introducing Luann Riley and Her Bible Study 20:02 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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. Jul 29

    The Three Kinds of People You Meet on the Way to the Cross

    If you've ever wondered why carrying the cross feels lighter with faith, this episode reveals the divine promise that Jesus’s yoke is easy—and how love, service, and prayer are the keys to carrying it with joy. This episode is a testament to the timeless message: when we embrace the cross with love and service, burdens become blessings and joy becomes contagious. J.D. breaks down the spiritual significance of the cross in our daily lives, emphasizing how carrying it is less about weight and more about love, community, and prayer. Learn how inviting Jesus into your daily walk turns heavy burdens into opportunities for compassion—reminding us that the cross isn't heavy when you carry it with Him. CHAPTERS: 00:04 The Importance of Each Day 02:27 The Three Types of People on the Way to the Cross 08:23 Self-Reflection and Personal Growth 12:55 The Fragrance of Love and Devotion 14:02 Introduction and Hymn Singing 16:50 The Wonderful Cross and Its Impact 20:05 Carrying the Cross in Daily 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

  8. Jul 28

    When It's Time to Build Something More Than Buildings

    This episode centers on Mark 13:1–2 and Jesus’s warning that the temple, despite its grandeur, will be torn down stone by stone. J.D. reflects on how easily people, communities, and even churches can turn buildings into idols, confusing impressive structures with the real purpose behind them. He connects the temple warning to Jeremiah’s critique of empty religious confidence, arguing that what matters most is not the building itself but justice, faithfulness, and a living relationship with God. The second half of the episode turns that idea into a practical invitation: stop defining life by what we own or build, and instead invest in people. The closing hymn, “Standing on the Promises,” reinforces the theme of reliance on Christ rather than on outward appearances or human effort. The episode ends with a simple challenge to listen for who Jesus might want you to encourage today and to act on that prompting right away. CHAPTERS: 00:04 Introduction to the Series and Upcoming Topics 02:20 When It's Time to Build Something More Than Buildings 10:57 Reflecting on Our Values and Priorities 14:27 Introduction and Hymn Singing 17:39 Prayer and Spiritual Growth 19:36 Encouragement and Community Support - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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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