Wellspring Message Podcast

Deacon Donna Barker speaks on the power and importance of doubt in a healthy relationship with God, and how asking questions can strengthen your faith. Originally shared August 2, 2026.

Pastor James reads 4 parables from Matthew 13 about the Kingdom of God and discusses how the Kingdom of God is in the places you expect, but also the places you don’t. Originally shared July 26, 2026.

Pastor James reads from Matthew 13:24-30 and the parable of The Weeds Among Wheat, and reflects on how humans are never as good at judging good and evil as God is. Originally shared July 19, 2026.

Pastor James reflects on the Parable of the Sower, using Matthew 13 to explain how people can be pushed away from Jesus, and how they can be brought back.

Pastor James preaches on Matthew 11, reflecting on what it means to be unburdened by others' expectations. Originally shared July 5, 2026.

Church Elder Bill Ryan discusses the ways in which Jesus calls us to welcome others, drawing from Matthew 10:40-42. Originally shared June 28, 2026.

Continuing with his series on following the Anglican lectionary, Pastor James works through a difficult passage, Matthew 10 16-39, and explains the importance of using context to truly understand the Bible. Originally shared June 21, 2026. 

Following the Anglican lectionary, Pastor James uses Matthew 9:35-10:15 to contextualize the political nature of The Good News. Originally shared June 14, 2026.

In this episode Pastor James begins a new series, following along with the Anglican lectionary once again. Using Matthew 9 and Luke 8:46, he explores why Jesus dined with tax collectors and sinners, and the contextual significance of this. Originally shared June 7, 2026.

Pastor James finishes up his series on wrestling with the difficult parts of the bible by investigating the true sin of Sodom, a lack of hospitality. He preaches on Genesis 18, Isaiah 1, Amos 4, Matthew 10:11-15, and Ezekiel 16:49. Originally shared May 31, 2026.

Jörg Brown-Wacker preaches on Pentecost, reading from Acts 2:5-39 and Galatians 5:22-23. Originally shared May 24, 2026. 

Pastor James continues his series on struggling with the bible by discussing the treatment of women throughout scripture. He preaches on Exodus 25:11-12, Judges 19: 16-27, and Esther 1:10-12. Content warning: discussions of sexual abuse and violence against women. Originally shared May 17, 2026.

Continuing with his sermon series about struggling with the more difficult parts of scripture, Pastor James unpacks the way that slavery is portrayed in the Old Testament. He preaches on Exodus 21:20-21, Deuteronomy 15:15-16, and Deuteronomy 16:14. Content warning: discussions of racism. Originally shared May 10, 2026.

Pastor James begins a new sermon series about wrestling with the difficult parts of scripture, and how this can bring us closer to God. This series starts with a discussion of God's wrath, using readings from Psalm 139:8-9, Amos 2:13-16, Amos 2:6-8, and Matthew 26:52-53. Originally shared May 3, 2026.

Ian Bowles uses Luke 12:13-34 to preach about generosity, the environment, and how God provides enough for us. Originally shared on April 26, 2026.

Guest speaker Reverend Michael Coren preaches on Luke 24:13-35 and explores why one of the disciples is left unnamed. Originally shared on April 19, 2026.

Continuing with his series on the Anglican lectionary, Pastor James looks at John 20: 19-29 to better understand Doubting Thomas, and how people get his story wrong. James shows how doubt is not the opposite of faith, but a companion to it, and can actually bring us closer to God. Originally shared April 12, 2026.

Ashlee Campbell describes the scripture as theatre, setting the stage with Luke 19: 28-41; the Triumphal Entry. She leads us through Jesus's starring role, the importance of small parts, and the roles each of us have to play in God's story. Originally shared March 29, 2026. 

Wellspring celebrates Jesus's resurrection. Death does not have the last word. Originally shared April 5, 2026.