All of us are given gifts by God when we believe—to build up one another. Meditate on this passage from Ephesians and consider how God has gifted you to join him in his work. ----- REVIEW on Apple Podcasts link here SUBSCRIBE to Well Soul Emails Click here READ FULL CHAPTER Link here ARTICLE: 7 Spiritual Blessings You Have in Christ CONTACT: seanas…

In this episode, we are inspired and encouraged to live a life worthy of the calling we have received as we meditate on Ephesians 4:1–6. ------- REVIEW on Apple Podcasts link here SUBSCRIBE to Well Soul Emails Click here READ FULL CHAPTER Link here ARTICLE: 7 Spiritual Blessings You Have in Christ CONTACT: seanascottwrites@gmail.com WEBSITE…

Paul's powerful prayer for Ephesians believers reminds us of God's immeasurable love. Meditate on Paul's prayer for the readers in Ephesus and consider how it resonates with us today. ------- REVIEW on Apple Podcasts link here SUBSCRIBE to Well Soul Emails Click here READ FULL CHAPTER Link here ARTICLE: 7 Spiritual Blessings You Have in Christ CONT…

Drink in key verses from Ephesians chapter 3 and dwell on the idea that through faith in Jesus, all people, regardless of their background or history, can come to God. ---- SUBSCRIBE to Well Soul Emails Click here REVIEW on Apple Podcasts link here ARTICLE: 7 Spiritual Blessings You Have in Christ ------- Overview of the Book of Ephesians Read Here…

Thorugh faith in Christ, all are brought close to God—no matter how far you were from him before you believed. In this episode, we mediate on a passage that describes that both Jews (who were "close to God" through the temple service), and Gentiles (who were far from God without access to temple service), are all brought close to God through the sa…

Dwell on the incomparable riches of God's grace in Ephesians 2:1-10. Drink in scripture, reflect, and pray -------- SUBSCRIBE to Well Soul Emails Click here REVIEW on Apple Podcasts link here ARTICLE: 7 Spiritual Blessings You Have in Christ ------- Overview of the Book of Ephesians Read Here. Ephesians 1 Read here CONTACT: seanascottwrites@gmail.c…

God's power is for us. Mediate on a passage in Ephesians chapter 1 to consider the power of God for us who believe. Drink in scripture, reflect, and pray. ---------- SUBSCRIBE to Well Soul Emails Click here REVIEW on Apple Podcasts link here ARTICLE: 7 Spiritual Blessings You Have in Christ ------- Overview of the Book of Ephesians Read Here. Ephes…

You are blessed with amazing cosmic-sized blessings because of Jesus Christ. Take a moment and meditate on the first passage in Ephesians to think about your blessings in Christ. Drink in scripture, reflect, and pray. ------- SUBSCRIBE to Well Soul Emails Click here REVIEW on Apple Podcasts link here ARTICLE: 7 Spiritual Blessings You Have in Chris…

The power of the Holy Spirit is more cosmic than we imagine. But what does it look like to live in the power of the Holy Spirit, tangibly? Consider this question and more as you listen to this week's episode meditating on Galatians 5 in celebration of Pentecost. ------ SUBSCRIBE to Well Soul Emails Click here REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS link here ----…

We work hard, pouring out our energy—toiling long hours for our careers and/or families. But we are tired from striving. Spent. This message is for you. Psalm 127 teaches us one foundational principle to help us stop striving and start truly living—right where we are. ----- JOIN THE WELL SOUL LIFE EMAIL LIST Never miss a post on living the well sou…

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Find solace in the words of Psalm 145—the Lord is good to all and great in all his works. This podcast meditation will help you focus the greatness and goodness of God so you can dwell in his might as you face your every moment. ----- JOIN THE WELL SOUL LIFE EMAIL LIST Never miss a post on living the well soul life and …

When we walk through life's valleys, we might believe that we walk alone—but Pslam 23 reminds us that God walks with us. He will guide us and provide for us through the darkest valleys of our lives. Listen to this week's passage and gain confidence for your journey, no matter how difficult. ------ JOIN THE WELL SOUL LIFE EMAIL LIST Never miss a pos…

In this episode we dive into Psalm 34 and explore the power of turning our fears into prayers. As Christians, we will face trials of all kinds, but God is trustworthy. Join me in seeking peace as we trust in the Lord. ----- JOIN THE WELL SOUL LIFE SUBSTACK COMMUNITY Never miss a post on living the well soul life and gain access to bonus content. RE…

Sometimes our souls are downcast. The words of Psalm 42 remind us to place our hope in God, no matter what turmoil we are facing—or will face. Listen to this episode for encouragement to cling to God during difficulty. ------- JOIN THE WELL SOUL LIFE SUBSTACK COMMUNITY Never miss a post on living the well soul life and gain access to bonus content.…

Meditate on Psalm 146 and experience praising the Lord with our whole being. This psalm reminds us not to put our trust in earthly powers but to find hope in the God of Jacob, who remains faithful forever. ------ JOIN THE WELL SOUL LIFE SUBSTACK COMMUNITY Never miss a post on living the well soul life and gain access to bonus content. RESOURCES FOR…

Experience the miracle of Jesus' resurrection and the promise of everlasting life in this episode that mediates on Acts 2:22–29. Meditate on God's grace, and be filled with hope. ----- JOIN THE WELL SOUL LIFE COMMUNITY Never miss a post on living the well soul life and gain access to bonus content. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Why did Jesus Have to …

Mediate on the prophesy written possibly 700 years before Jesus died on the cross. Our suffering servant Messiah paid the death penalty of our sin. There is no greater love. ----- JOIN THE WELL SOUL LIFE COMMUNITY Never miss a post on living the well soul life and gain access to bonus content. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Why did Jesus Have to Die? …

Discover God's promise in Revelation 21 to make all things new. Take a moment to meditate on the hope of a future without tears, pain, or death. This episode finishes up our time in the Story of the Gospel with assured hope for our future. ----- JOIN THE WELL SOUL LIFE SUBSTACK COMMUNITY Never miss a post on living the well soul life and gain acces…

We are all essential parts of the Body of Christ. Reflect on 1 Corinthians 12 and consider how your giftedness is a blessing to the Church. ------ RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: The Use of Spiritual Gifts 2 Views on Spiritual Gifts SIGN-UP FOR WELL SOUL LIFE ENJOY reflections and resources to live with a well soul. YOUR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL RESOURCE CONF…

Explore the story of the Day of Pentecost, where the disciples experienced the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. We meditate on Acts 2:1-21, and reflect on the importance of patience and trust in God's timing. This mediation will help you hold onto hope, even in times of uncertainty. ------ WHAT IS THE DAY OF PENTECOST? Article here. SIGN-UP FOR WELL …

Jesus gave some of his final instructions to his followers and he said, "Make disciples." But how? Meditate on this podcast episode to consider how to make disciples and where God might be prodding you to take another step closer to him. ----- WHAT IS THE GREAT COMMISSION? Article here. HOW DO WE MAKE DISCIPLES? Article here. SIGN-UP FOR WELL SOUL …

When Jesus resurrected from the dead, we see three different kind of responses. First, the women witness and declare, next we see Peter running to the tomb, and then we read about Thomas refusing to believe. This week mediate on these three responses and then consider your own tenderness to God's unexpected work in your life. ....... SIGN-UP FOR WE…

Jesus' death is turning point in human history. Mediate on two passages about Jesus's death and reflect on the humility and willingness of Jesus to offer his life for us. ----- YOUR LENT RESOURCE CONFESSION GUIDE FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION OF THE PODCAST Buy Me A Coffee Here NEED HELP SETTING GOALS? Download your WELL SOUL RHYTHM …

In this episode of the WellSoul Podcast, we delve into the question of why Jesus had to die. We start by reflecting on the story of the Garden of Eden and how sin entered the world through Adam and Eve's disobedience. We then explore various scriptures that shed light on the cost of sin and God's provision for forgiveness. ---- SUPPORT THE PRODUCTI…

Join us as we meditate on the words spoken about Jesus in the Gospels. From demons to disciples, their declarations reveal the true identity of our Savior. ------ SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION OF THE PODCAST Buy Me A Coffee Here SETTING NEW YEAR GOALS? Download your WELL SOUL RHYTHM GUIDE to help you seek God in establishing your goals and habits for the …

As Jesus ministered to people, he demonstrated his identity through his actions. In this week's podcast episode, we consider John the Baptist's question to Jesus and how sometimes we can't see God at work because we are blinded by our own expectations of how he should work. Is he at work in our lives right now and we are missing noticing? ------ SU…

The four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) reveal who Jesus is. This week we meditate on how Jesus' words demonstrate his identity—and also are our sustenance for the spiritual life. Do you listen to his words? Do you want to? This week's episode will inspire and challenge you to draw closer to Jesus. ----- SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION OF THE PODCA…

Jesus spent the whole night in prayer before calling his 12 disciples. He called them out, amongst hordes of followers clamoring for his attention and healing power. What can we learn about how Jesus made important decisions amongst noise—to guide our own decision making? ----- SETTING NEW YEAR GOALS? Download your WELL SOUL RHYTHM GUIDE to help yo…

Everyday we are tempted to sin. How can we resist temptation? How can we stand firm against Satan's schemes? In this podcast episode, mediate on Jesus' temptation in the wilderness to consider how his example can help us resist Satan. This is the first episode in our Life of Jesus series in our Story of the Gospel journey. ----- SETTING NEW YEAR GO…

God could have invited anyone to witness his birth, but he chose shepherds. Meditate on God's invitation to those in the outskirts of Bethlehem and consider his own invitation to you this Christmas. ------- Download your WELL SOUL RHYTHM GUIDE JOIN WEEKLY EMAILS with reflections and resources to live with a well soul Well Soul Resources · Is it oka…

In today’s episode, we meditate on the first visitors to Jesus’ mangerside: shepherds out in the field and we consider God’s invitation to us, through the Christmas season—to come to him as well. ---- DOWNLOAD YOUR CHRISTMAS DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL JOIN WEEKLY EMAILS with reflections and resources to live with a well soul Well Soul Resources · Is it oka…

Mary and Joseph received unexpectant news from the angel and both of them needed godly courage to follow the words of God. In this week's episode we consider their courage to follow God—and ours as well. CHRISTMAS DEVOTIONAL REFLECTIONS: FREE Well Soul Resources · Is it okay to question God? · S.I.M.P.L.E. Guide to Inductive Bible Study. · 4 Simple…

This episode focuses on John the Baptist's ministry. It is my hope we will see that just as God prepared the way for His Son, Jesus, through John the Baptist, God prepares our way to follow Him and do His work as well. _____ CHRISTMAS DEVOTIONAL REFLECTIONS: FREE Well Soul Resources · Is it okay to question God? · S.I.M.P.L.E. Guide to Inductive Bi…

400-800 years before Jesus, God gave prophets clues about who the coming Messiah would be. In the episode, we meditate on a few of those prophecies and consider God's faithfulness through His story. This meditation will grow your confidence in your faith in the person of Jesus. _____ SIGN-UP for 2023 daily Advent Reflections directly in your inbox.…

The ideal holiday doesn't exist, and for many of us, Thanksgiving arrives with both gratitude—and grief. How is your heart this year? Take a few minutes to reflect on a passage of Scripture from the Luke 17 and draw near to God with thanksgiving. It just might comfort whatever stress, anxiety, or sadness the holidays can bring. ---- ADVENT DEVOTION…

God is always at work—even when we can't see the big picture. Join the Well Soul in Jeremiah 31 as we mediate on the final covenant in the Old Testament that prepares our hearts of the Christmas season: the promise of the forgiveness of sins forever. This episode will help you see the faithfulness of God throughout the Old Testament—and in your lif…

Life sometimes seems like it falls off the rails. It happened in biblical times too! This week's episode helps us see that even when God's work is not clearly seen, He is always at work to accomplish His will—and we can trust that He keeps His promises. ----- SUBSCRIBE to the WELL SOUL for FREE and receive refreshment to live with a well soul direc…

Walk into any home decor store and you might find a wall plaque with the Bible verse from Jeremiah 29:11—that God plans to prosper us. But what does this verse really mean? Listen in to this week's podcast to discover the real story behind this verse and how much hope it really does offer for our lives—but it might not mean what you think. SUBSCRIB…

King Solomon wrote much of the wisdom literature we have in our Bibles. There is some good stuff! In today's episode, we meditate on one of my favorite passages of wisdom that will help us walk forward in peace and confidence, whatever we face. ------ SUBSCRIBE to the WELL SOUL for FREE and receive refreshment to live with a well soul directly in y…

King Solomon asked God for wisdom—and he got it. Much of the wisdom literature we have in the books of Wisdom and Poetry in the Bible were written by Solomon. But—he also acted in foolishness with all that wisdom. Thought his story we consider how wisdom is only as good as to the extent that we follow it. Meditate on the reign of Solomon in this po…

God is faithful even when we are not. Even King David, the man after God's won heart, sinned in a big way (stealing another man's wife and having that man killed as a cover-up!) But even still, God chose David and made an irrevocable promise to him. This is what we mediate on in today's episode because this promise will lead us directly to Christ. …

During the time of the Judges, when Israel continued to get entangled with sin and consequences because of it—we encounter the story of Ruth, the Moabitess who turns her heart to worship Yhwh. God blesses Naiomi and Ruth in big ways, but not in all the ways they could see in their lifetime. How does their story encourage us for our own stories? Lis…

"The Lord Bless You" is a common phrase among Christians, but where does it come from? The root is right here in Deut 28. The Isrealites would be blessed if they obeyed the Lord and cursed if they disobeyed. What can we learn about our faithfulness as well? Meditate on this week's passage and appreciate the promises we have in Jesus. ------ SUBSCRI…

The people of Israel feared the people of the land God was giving them, more than they trusted in the Lord who rescued them from Egypt with a mighty hand and outstretched arm. And I wonder—do we sometimes depend on our own perception of our strength rather than God’s power when we find ourselves in our own places of needing to trust in Him rather t…

Rules don't feel like gifts. But imagine not knowing who God is, how to worship Him or have a relationship with Him. That would be most unruly. The Law was actually a gift to the nation of Israel because it revealed God and how His people could walk in relationship with Him. This week we meditate on the gift of the Law for the Israelites and consid…

God demonstrated His power to the newbie nation of Israel as they came up against the Red Sea on one side—and the ferocious Egyptian army on the other. They felt desperate. Bamboozled. Did Moses lead them out of Egypt just to have them die in the wilderness? Listen to the account of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea and strengthen your own trust …

Do you ever feel like your impact in the world seems small and insignificant? If so, this meditation is right for you! Tamar was faithful in one thing, but never saw the big impact in her lifetime—yet one day it came. Her story can help us trust in God's power to take our lives and use them for His glory—even in generations to come. ---- SUBSCRIBE …

The situation seemed desperate. Moses came to Egypt as a deliverer of God's people, but all it seemed to do was bring more suffering. Until God. This week's episode we meditate on the story of the Passover Lamb from the Exodus passage and consider how Jesus is our passover lamb as well. CELEBRATE THE WELL SOUL'S BIRTHDAY!!! PLEASE LEAVE A POSITIVE …

Reflect on the story of Abraham preparing to offer his son, Isaac, on an alter—and God's provision of a ram. The testing of Abraham's faith was demonstrated through Abraham's obedience. And Abraham learns Yhwh is the GOD Who Provides. How has your faith been tested? How have you been called out to obey God in the hard things? Meditate on all of thi…

In Genesis 15 we see a clear foundation of the Gospel: grace through faith. Abram believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness. In this episode we consider the story of Abram and reflect on our own need of grace. ---- SUBSCRIBE to the WELL SOUL. RESOURCES: COVENANTS from Bible Project CIRCUMCISION then and now from Spoken Gospel Well So…