The WellCast

In Exodus 14, God promises to fight for the Israelites. This episode combats common misconceptions about this promise- while God makes the path, we still have to walk it. In this episode, Mike and Jordan get personal about their struggles with anxiety and trusting God.

In Romans 8, God promises no more condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. This means there used to be condemnation, but thanks to Jesus, there is no longer. Mike and Jordan discuss the difference between condemnation and conviction and how this allows us to focus on becoming more like Christ.

In Revelation 3:5 Jesus gives three promises to his church: the believer will be clothed in white garments, the believer's name will not be erased from the Book of Life, and that Jesus will confess the believer's name to God in heaven. Pastors Mike Cirricione, Mike Slayden and Josh Hawley discuss how these promises relate, how they apply to cancel culture today, as well as how we can trust...

God makes over 7,000 promises in scripture. Today Mike Cirricione is joined by pastors Mike Slayden and Josh Hawley as they look at God's promise to work all things for good. Romans 8:28 is often misquoted and misunderstood. While God doesn't promise that all things are good or that suffering will end, in today's episode, we look at why we can trust in His sovereignty.

God makes over 7,000 promises in scripture. Today Mike and Jordan look at God's promise to give us rest. Mike and Jordan talk about the idea of cultural busyness, and they compare the idea of resting out of a place of work versus working out of a place of rest. Jesus did not give a five-step plan for getting rest; he simply invites us to come to him.

We are kicking off a brand new series on the promises of God. God makes over 7,000 promises in scripture. Today Mike and Jordan look at God's promise that He loves his children unconditionally- so what does that look like? Mike shares his personal experience, and they discuss how we are not the determining factor of how God loves us.

Our World Religions series continues with Hinduism. Mike and Jordan discuss the differences in the structure of beliefs between Christianity and Hinduism, Jordan shares about his time in India, and they discuss whether Christians should practice yoga. How can we as Christians can best engage with and share the Gospel with those of different beliefs?

Our World Religions series continues with Buddhism. Mike and Jordan discuss the tenets of Buddhism, Mike shares about his recent trip to Cambodia, and how we as Christians can best engage with and share the Gospel with those of different beliefs.

In today’s episode, we continue our multi-part series on World Religions by looking at Islam, the youngest major monotheistic religion. Mike and Jordan examine the core differences between Islam and Protestant Christianity and how we, as Christians, can best engage with and share the Gospel with those of different beliefs.

In part five of our series on World Religions, Mike and Jordan examine Judaism. While ancient Judaism should be a familiar religion to most Christians, this episode dives into the modern sects of Orthodox, Conservative, and Reformed Judaism, as well as the key differences between modern Judaism and Christianity. How can we as Christians best engage with and share the Gospel with those of different...

From the beautiful cathedrals to a history that dates back over 2000 years, there’s something about the Roman Catholic Church that elicits a sense of awe and tradition to all who walk through the door. But what is it that separates the beliefs of a modern day protestant from that of a Catholic? In part four of our world religions series, pastors Mike Cirricione and Jordan Hogue walk us through not...

Many religions claim to be Christian and it can be hard to tell the difference. In the third  installment of our world religions series, pastors Mike Cirricione and Jordan Hogue walk us through the main beliefs of Jehovah’s Witnesses, including who they say Jesus is and why we, as followers of Christ, can place our faith in the inerrancy of scripture. Resources mentioned in today's episode ar...

In part two of our series on world religions, we take a look at the Mormon faith. What is it, how does it differ from Christianity and what is the best way to lovingly enter into conversations with our friends of the Mormon faith? Hint: it starts with prayer. Resources mentioned in today’s episode are: Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer and CES Letter: My Search for Answers to My Mormon Do...

Thoughtful might not be the first word that comes to mind as you think of your atheist friends, but chances are, the more you talk to them about what they believe and why, you will discover that it isn’t a conclusion they’ve arrived at nonchalantly. In today’s episode, we kick off a multi-part series on some of the most popular world religions and how we as Christians can best engage with and shar...

When you view someone as a project, walls go up. In the final installment of our four part series on Biblical Sexuality, join us as we walk through what it means to be a deep learner of others, how proximity can break down walls, and what it looks like to be in relationship with people whose beliefs are different than your own.

When the love of truth outweighs our love of people, we’ve missed the mark. In part three of our series on Biblical Sexuality, we talk through how to speak truth in love, what makes conversations around the topic hard on both sides and how the church has historically gotten it wrong when it comes to the LGBTQ+ community. Books and podcasts mentioned in today's episode are: Gay Girl, Good God: The...

Today’s episode is part two of our Biblical Sexuality series where we talk all things identity. What is it, who determines it,  how does sexuality play into it and what does the Bible say about it? Join Pastors Mike Cirricione, Brad Bell and Denny Burk as they push back against the idea that identity can determined outside of Christ. Books mentioned in today’s episode are: The Secret Thoughts...

Today’s episode is the first of a multi-part series based around the topic of Biblical sexuality. Society has much to say on the matter, but what does the Bible say? Join pastors Mike Cirricione, Brad Bell and Denny Burk as they talk through what Biblical Sexuality is, what it isn’t and why as Christians we have a responsibility to engage in the conversation. Books mentioned in today’s episode are...

What happens when you don’t get the invite and you’re left thinking, “What about me?” On today’s episode, we’re talking with Ka’eo Yoshikawa and Brynn McIlhatton of the Well StudentCast about what drives our fear of missing out and whether or not we have an accurate picture of who our hope is in. Books mentioned is today's episode are: Live No Lies: Recognize and Resist The Three Enemies That Sabo...

Oftentimes, fear of failure is driven by comparison and striving for perfection. On the first ever WellCast x Well StudentCast crossover, join Mike Cirricione, Ka'eo Yoshikawa, and Brynn McIlhatton as they look at what drives this fear and how to approach fear of failure with scripture.

The Bible tells us that in all the things, God works for the good of those who love him, but in times of pain and suffering, nothing can feel further from the truth. So how then do we cling to the promises of God when the unthinkable happens? Where is our hope in the midst of tragedy? Join pastors Mike and Jordan as they share intense periods of grief in their own lives and how the goodness of God...

Have you ever walked into a church and wondered if they were speaking a different language? Or maybe you’ve heard phrases from the stage you thought meant one thing, but actually mean another. In today’s episode, Jordan and Mike break down a few of the more common Christian sayings, their definitions and why we should or shouldn’t, be using them.

From the second poorest country in the Western Hemisphere to pastoring a growing congregation, the sovereignty of God is on full display in Joe Buitrago’s life. In this episode, Joe shares how God touched his heart at age seven, his journey to the United States and his deep love for Christ and the Spanish speaking community he faithfully serves.

The next generation is not just the church of tomorrow, they are the church of today. They are a group of people longing for authentic connection who are left wanting by the empty promises of social media and cancel culture, primed to hear the good news of Jesus Christ. So how does the church, or even the individual, reach the younger population when the generational divide feels wider than ever?...

Questions matter. The way we ask them, the lens we ask them through, and the people we process them with. When we talk about ethnic unity, one of the first questions we should ask is, “What does the Bible say about this?” To process this question and more, The Well took a small team to Jackson, Mississippi where they had the opportunity to learn under John Perkins, founder of the Perkins Institute...