From the Well to the World

Send a prayer. Why was the Book of Esther missing from the Dead Sea Scrolls? In this episode of From the Well to the World , Dee and Bernie explore Sharon’s thoughtful Stonecroft Bible Study question and discover how Esther’s absence from Qumran points us toward the quiet providence of God. From ancient manuscripts to the gospel hope of reversal and deliverance, this conversation reminds us that G...

Send a prayer. In this episode of From the Well to the World , Bernie and Dee explore the theme of war and peace through a biblical lens, drawing from John Stott’s Issues Facing Christians Today . Together they reflect on the realities of modern conflict, weapons of mass destruction, and the moral challenges facing believers in a troubled world. With Scripture, thoughtful discussion, and prayer, t...

Send a prayer. Relationship, Turned by Grace In this episode of From the Well to the World , we explore the deeply relational nature of God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and what it means to be created in His image. While we are designed for connection with God and one another, sin often turns our hearts inward, leaving relationships strained or guarded. Drawing on Scripture and the insight of Mart...

Send a prayer. In this episode, we explore what Scripture and Baptist doctrine reveal about grace, forgiveness, and our identity in Christ. As Bernie and I have been studying in this season, we’ve discovered that starting again isn’t just possible—it’s part of God’s design. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2532509

Send a prayer. Today on From the Well to the World , we begin our new series, Cast It Anyway: Trusting God in the Unknown , with a powerful reminder of who God is in every season of uncertainty. In Isaiah 43:19, God speaks hope into a weary people:   “Behold, I am doing a new thing… I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” If you’ve ever felt stuck, worn down, or unsure of wh...

Send a prayer. What does it look like to trust God when you can’t see the outcome? In this episode, Bernie and Pastor Dee walk through Ecclesiastes 11:1–6, a passage that calls us to live with open hands—sowing, giving, and trusting God beyond what we understand. Using the simple but powerful image of breadmaking, Pastor Dee reflects on what it means to release what we’ve prepared and trust the un...

Send a prayer. Gospel Community explores Paul’s vision of a people shaped not by preference or proximity, but by the grace of Jesus Christ. This week’s reflections invite us to see the church as a shared life—formed by the gospel, sustained by love, and sent together for God’s glory. In "Three-in-One in the Middle of the Mess," 1 Corinthians —a letter is written to a divided, conflicted...

Send a prayer. Jesus didn’t only rise from the grave—He ascended and took His rightful place as King. In this episode of From the Well to the World (series: The Risen King Reigns ), Pastor Dee and Bernie explore the power and purpose of the Ascension. Drawing from Acts 1, Psalm 110, and key New Testament promises, they unpack why the Ascension matters: Jesus has all authority right now, the powers...

Send a prayer. In this reflective episode of From the Well to the World , Pastor Dee and Bernie linger in the “in-between” days of Acts 1:14—after Jesus’ ascension and before Pentecost. Through the themes of waiting , whispers , and the wind to come , they invite you to see how prayer, unity, and remembering Jesus can shape you in seasons when God has promised—yet hasn’t revealed the timing. If yo...

Send a prayer. On this sacred Good Friday episode, we begin by reading John 18 and 19, allowing the story of Jesus’ suffering, trial, and crucifixion to wash over us once again. We do not rush past the cross. We linger there. Jesus on the cross still reaches us—reaches our sinful, broken, weary hearts. In His silence before accusers, His wounds beneath the weight of love, and His final breath give...

Send a prayer. On Maundy Thursday, we come to the table where the King kneels and love takes the lowest place. Through Mark 14:22–24 and 1 Corinthians 10:16–17, we reflect on covenant, communion, and the command to love one another with a love that serves. Join Pastor Dee and Bernie as we journey from the well… to the cross.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2532509

Send a prayer. Holy Wednesday holds two stories side by side: extravagant worship and quiet betrayal. In this episode of From the Well to the World , Pastor Dee and Bernie walk through Matthew 26:1–16, where an unnamed woman pours out costly perfume on Jesus while Judas slips into the shadows to sell Him for thirty pieces of silver. Together we’ll ask the heart‑searching question this day confront...

Send a prayer. On Holy Tuesday, Jesus moves from intense public confrontation to quiet, intimate formation—teaching His disciples (and us) how to endure when the world feels unstable. In this devotional episode, Pastor Dee and Bernie walk through the tension of the temple courts and the clarity of the Mount of Olives, anchoring our hearts in Jesus’ promise: “the one who endures to the end will be...

Send a prayer. Holy Week continues with Holy Monday—a day that calls us to renewed reverence, repentance, and wholehearted worship. In Matthew 21:12–22, Jesus enters the temple and clears what does not belong, reminding us that God desires His house to be a place of prayer. We also encounter the fig tree, a sobering picture of outward appearance without spiritual fruit, as Jesus teaches His discip...

Send a prayer. Welcome to From the Well to the World as we begin Holy Week with Palm Sunday. In this episode, we walk through Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the meaning behind the crowds crying “Hosanna.” As we trace Scripture from Matthew 21:1–11 and Zechariah 9:9, we’re invited to receive Jesus not only as the promised King, but as the humble Savior who...

Send a prayer. In Episode 4 of Garden Theology: From Eden to the Empty Tomb , Pastor Dee and Bernie arrive at the garden tomb—where the curse that began in Eden is reversed and the firstfruits of new creation break into history. Centering on John’s striking detail that Jesus was buried and raised in a garden, they explore the resurrection as God’s decisive “yes” to life: death defeated, shame undo...

Send a prayer. In Episode 3 of Garden Theology: From Eden to the Empty Tomb , Pastor Dee and Bernie enter Gethsemane—the garden where Jesus wrestled in prayer and chose surrender. Beneath the olive trees, the Second Adam faces the cup of suffering and answers with holy obedience: “Not my will, but Yours be done.” Together, they reflect on the anguish, the watching and waiting, and the quiet streng...

Send a prayer. The Temple: Eden Restored in Jerusalem  In Episode 2 of Garden Theology: From Eden to the Empty Tomb , Pastor Dee and Bernie step into Jerusalem’s Temple and discover it as far more than Israel’s national shrine—it is Eden remembered and symbolically restored . From carved cherubim and palm trees to the guarded holiness of the inner sanctuary, the Temple replays the garden story: Go...

Send a prayer.  In the first episode of Garden Theology: From Eden to the Empty Tomb , Pastor Dee and Bernie return to the place where the human story begins—the Garden of Eden. More than ancient scenery, Eden is revealed as God’s first sanctuary: a holy meeting place where His presence, purpose, and blessing flowed freely. Together, they explore Eden as a pattern for worship, a vision for meaning...

Send a prayer.  What makes someone part of God’s family? In this episode of From the Well to the World , Pastor Dee and Bernie unpack Jesus’s surprising words in Matthew 12:48–50 and Luke 11:27–28, showing how belonging in the kingdom isn’t defined by bloodlines, status, or tradition—but by hearing God’s Word and living it. Along the way, they explore the cost and promise of discipleship (Mark 10:...

Send a prayer. In Episode 4 of From Cain to Christ: Sibling Stories, we step onto the shores of Galilee with two sets of brothers—Peter & Andrew and James & John—and watch what happens when Jesus interrupts an ordinary workday with an extraordinary call. As nets are dropped and boats are left behind, we explore what immediate obedience looks like, how sibling relationships can strengthen o...

Send a prayer. What happens when God calls a family into the same mission—yet each person carries a different personality, gift, and weakness? In Episode 3 of From the Well to the World , Pastor Dee and Bernie walk through the powerful (and painfully relatable) story of Miriam, Aaron, and Moses. From a sister’s courage by the Nile, to a brother’s struggle with people-pleasing, to a leader who does...

Send a prayer. In Episode 2 of our Bible Siblings Series,  Pastor Dee and Bernie step into the complicated story of Jacob and Esau—two brothers marked by rivalry before birth, divided by deception, and brought to a crossroads of reconciliation years later. Together, we trace how God meets people in messy family dynamics, reshapes identity, and makes a way toward healing—without pretending the jour...

Send a prayer. In Episode 1 of From Cain to Christ: Sibling Stories , Bernie and Pastor Dee step into the first and most sobering sibling conflict in the Bible: Cain and Abel. Two brothers come to worship. Two offerings are brought. But only one is received—and what happens next exposes how quickly disappointment can turn into jealousy, and jealousy can turn into destruction when a heart refuses G...

Send a prayer. In this powerful episode of From the Well to the World , Pastor Dee and Bernie walk through Esther chapters 7–10—one of the greatest reversals in all of Scripture. What begins as a decree of death becomes a story overflowing with courage, divine timing, and supernatural deliverance. Together, they explore how God exposes the enemy’s plans, elevates the humble, and turns mourning int...