Wellspring Message Podcast

Drawing from Matthew 22:34-46, Pastor James Sholl explores the importance of asking questions, and the way that Jesus answers them. Originally shared October 25, 2026.

Pastor James rehashes an old sermon from before he became the pastor at Wellspring, preaching about community and the importance of breaking the rules. Originally shared October 18, 2026.

Deacon Laura Puiras empathizes and explores how the idolatry of the golden calf came about. Originally shared October 11, 2026.

Pastor James talks about his favourite book, Philippians, and Claire Wallace guides the congregation in a Lecto Divina. Originally shared October 4, 2026.

Deacon Sarah Murley-Hauser preaches on our responsibilities as stewards of God's world, both for our environment and our communities. This Sunday, we honour Orange Shirt Day and the importance of Indigenous Peoples' rights in the balance of God's creation. Originally shared September 27, 2026.

Pastor James preaches on his favourite parable, the workers in the vineyard, and the unfairness of wealth inequality. Originally shared September 20, 2026.

Pastor James preaches on Matthew 18:21-35, the parable of the Unforgiving Servant, and the nuance of preaching forgiveness. Content warning: discussions of abuse. Originally shared September 13, 2026.

Ian Bowles preaches on the parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man, using Luke 16:19-31. He critiques prosperity gospel and emphasizes the importance of treating everyone as your equal. Originally shared September 6, 2026.

Reading from Matthew 16:13-28, Pastor James preaches on the biblical line “Get behind me Satan” and what it means when the hero isn’t guaranteed a happy ending to their story. Originally shared August 30, 2026.

Reading from Matthew 15 : 20 - 30, Pastor James addresses a difficult passage of the bible, and the impact it has on the following events. Originally shared August 16, 2026.

Deacon Donna Barker discusses loving extravagantly, and understanding God's kingdom on Earth. Originally shared August 9, 2026.

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.