GospelWell

This is the third episode of the Season 4. It was recorded 7 days after the start of Sam’s sabbatical recorded when he returned to teach the first class of GospelWell [intentional discipleship], Fall 2025. We converse about denominations and Wellspring. This is the one with the comment, “Welcome to the world of WhatsApp, for church.”

In the second episode of the new season, we converse about the church’s ministry of counseling. This is the one with the statement “I hope there's never an AI counselor. Oh but I bet you there are."

As a new season of Gospel Communities begin (and a new season of the GospelWell podcast), we converse about the church’s small group ministry. This is the one with the question “What is the optimal number of people in a small group?” And an answer is pulled out of the air.

The summer seems short for our families compared to when we were just kids playing out in the streets. The discussion turns to things that drive parents and kids like fulfilling potential. This is the episode that mentions "tropical fish... like Dory."

We're discussing the question of fallen (Christian) leaders and the related topic of the priority of God's Word as being the filter on understanding fallen leaders. This is the episode that mentions Jesus still having his scars (in John 20) and Fuji says "groupthink."

Here is the second part of the chat about the signs of a gospel-centered church. This the episode that mentions the Auchterarder creed and subsequent controversy (as described in the book "The Whole Christ" by Sinclair Ferguson, see link to a review ).

We chat about the signs of a gospel-centered church (and Sam shares his recent visit of a church far away). The conversation continues into the next episode.

As we have been preaching a series on the Life of David, it just so happens that a series entitled, "The Life of David," has debuted on Amazon Prime. Sam, Fuji, an Joe discuss the value and pitfalls of Christian entertainment, especially in the movies and television. Is it worth watching? Should you watch movies like Noah, the Passion of Christ, the Chosen? Is there a way to "fix" Christian entert...

This is the ninth (and shorter) episode of GospelWell podcast, Season 3. The sermon series on the Life of David began this past Sunday. There are many truths in First and Second Samuel. To be more comprehensive in preaching through the narrative, we discuss the idea of experimenting with Sunday evening worship.

This is the eighth (and long) episode of GospelWell podcast, Season 3. As GospelSpring, the first session, ends we chat about what we learned and could do differently for the next two sessions. The greater portion of the conversation is why our background and seminary education did not turn the gospel light switch on.

This is the seventh episode of GospelWell podcast, Season 3. As GospelSpring, Session 1 of 3, nears the end, we chat about Eagles, WWJD, and how we interpret the Bible allegorically and moralistically. Eagles are playing the KC Chiefs in the Super Bowl.

This is the sixth episode of GospelWell podcast. We chat (sitting around tables versus standing in front of a desk) on thoughts after first couple of classes of GospelSpring. First topic is Reformed Theology taught by Pastor Joe. Second topic is on "Reading the Bible with Jesus" including how we deal with listening to sermons after learning from the course. And Thomas, one of our elders, is mentio...

This is the fifth episode of GospelWell podcast, the episode before GospelSpring begins its first run. Much of the conversation is on why the two courses in GospelSpring is "Reading the Bible with Jesus" and "Reformed Theology."

This is the fourth episode of GospelWell podcast after the fourth season of GospelWell ended. A good chunk of the conversation echoed Episode 2 on "repentance and forgiveness" followed by thoughts on the Christmas story.

A short episode to explain to GospelSpring. Thankful in advance for your patience as GospelSpring, even as registration was underway, to change the season. This episode will help to not only understand the reasoning behind GospelSpring but also the changes made.

Here is the second full episode of GospelWell podcast, season 3. We continue the conversation with George Snyman, friend of Wellspring, and founder of Hands at Work, Africa. Due to an unknown issue, the recording of the conversation ended abruptly.

It’s been a while since the end of season two. GospelWell podcast resumes alongside GospelWell (intentional discipleship) which is halfway through the Fall season. This first episode is also the “drive mix” to Wellspring’s Retreat. Our special guest is George Snyman of South Africa and Hands at Work.

We continue the conversation from previous episode regarding the gospel and generations. "Why are the generations--lifestages and age-groups--in the church compartmentalized or siloed?" This is the episode that has "My wife questions my love for my children."

After a season of GospelWell (intentional discipleship), we discuss how the gospel must be shared between the generations. The topic is "how does the gospel impact intergenerational ministry and relationships" in the church? This is the episode that has "You look young, by the way. ...It's Kirkland soap."

This episode is a wrap-up of another season of GospelWell intentional discipleship (Fall 2023). We also discuss "Why you can participate in GospelWell and not actually grasp the whole premise or heart of GospelWell." 

We’re discussing topics related to GospelWell, with two more sessions remaining for this season of intentional discipleship. In this episode is “The Gospel Light Switch,” what happened so that a light switch needs to be turned on. Also, what God used to turn on the light switch for some of the hosts.

The GospelWell podcast continues with discussing topics related GospelWell—this season of intentional discipleship. This episode we discuss, the "So What?" So, what difference does the gospel practically make in our daily life? How do you take that which we've been discussing from a theological perspective—in this season of GospelWell—and actually apply it to the life of the believer without being...

The GospelWell podcast is ramping back up after the start of the new season of GospelWelll intentional discipleship. This episode, however, is break from the usual topics to introduce Pastor Joe Chi, our newest pastor. 

The GW podcast presses into the new season to ramp up to the next season of GospelWell Fall 2023 (Sept 26). As part of Sunday Summer Nights series, Michael Ochoa led three evenings on "Gospel Proclamation: Good News and Hope in Public and Global Evangelism." To follow up from the topic is a discussion with special guest Michael Ochoa, one of the elders of Wellspring Church. We continue to expand o...