Jacob's Well Church

This week in The Mirror, Madison Schearer takes us to James 3 to explore the incredible power of our words and what they reveal about our hearts. Discover how God wants to transform you from the inside out, so your words become a reflection of His grace, truth, and life.

Pressure doesn't just test your faith—it reveals it. Join us as we begin The Mirror and discover how God uses life's hardest moments to shape us into who He created us to be. 

Fatherhood was never meant to be about perfection—it’s about taking one faithful step at a time. On Father's Day weekend, discover three biblical keys from Psalm 128 that can help every parent, mentor, and follower of Jesus build a legacy that lasts. 

When we remove our coping mechanisms, what fills the void? 

We've talked about risky behaviors, unhealthy comforts, and the wisdom of taking a break. But this weekend, Pastor Paul challenges us to consider the biggest risk of all: forgetting Jesus while pursuing everything else we think will make us whole. 

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What are you turning to when life gets hard—and what might it be costing you? This weekend, Paul explores how many of us use things like gambling, technology, cannabis, shopping, or other habits to numb pain, only to discover we're also numbing ourselves to joy, relationships, growth, and God.

This was an excellent conversation discussing the scientific evidence on alcohol's effect on the body. 

This week in Risky , Pastor Paul challenges us to consider what might happen if we simply took a break. Together with UW–Eau Claire behavioral neuroscientist Dr. Doug Matthews, we'll explore how wisdom, habits, and the choices we make can either move us toward greater freedom—or quietly take more from us than we realize. 

Welcome our new Recovery Ministry Director as we dive deeply into his Risky sermon and get excited for the future!

A powerful message about the choices that shape us, the things that quietly control us, and the hope of finding a different way forward. Through raw honesty and scripture, Perry Polnaszek invites us to wrestle with what’s really driving our lives.

This week Paul and Joshua go deeper on the first message of Risky and the effects of too much dopamine. 

Pastor Paul opens our new series Risky with a personal message about alcohol, dopamine, addiction, and the subtle ways risky behaviors can begin to master our lives. We’re invited to ask not just “Is it allowed?” but “Is it wise?” and discover what it looks like to live whole, healthy, and truly free in Christ.

Special Guest Nicki Behnke joins us to discuss her role as a Spiritual Director and her powerful Mother’s Day message. 

Guest speaker Nicki Behnke shares a heartfelt message about how prayer changes through every season of life—and how God meets us in each one. Through stories of motherhood, adoption, and faith, we’re reminded that prayer is less about perfection and more about being with Him.

This is a great conversation covering the entire Friendology series with Ryan, Joshua and Brian. 

What if the friendships you admire most aren’t built in easy seasons—but forged in the hard ones? This message invites us to move beyond convenience and step into the kind of loyal, costly friendships that actually last.

In a world where friendship often fades with changing seasons, we’re invited to rediscover what real connection can look like right now. Rich, meaningful community isn’t behind you—it’s possible in this season, when opportunity meets intentionality.

Special Guest Christine Oswald joins us to discuss Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development. 

We all carry unseen “friendship scripts” shaped by our past, quietly influencing how we connect, trust, and show up in relationships. In this message, we’re invited to examine those patterns through the lens of the gospel and discover how Christ can rewrite our stories toward deeper connection and freedom. 

We are joined by special guest, Ryan Robinson, to discuss our new series Friendology.

We feel it—the quiet ache of loneliness, even in a world more connected than ever. What if that ache isn’t something to ignore, but an invitation to rediscover the kind of deep, meaningful friendships we were created for?

What if the love of God isn’t something you earn, but something you can simply step into and enjoy? Easter isn’t only the story of Jesus rising—it’s an invitation for you to finally receive the love you’ve been chasing your whole life.

Is there someone in your life you’re struggling to love? This message invites us to wrestle with the hardest command of Jesus—and discover what love really looks like when it’s complicated, costly, and lived out together.

Special Guest Brian Faught joins us to discuss the paradox behind Faith and Works.