Welcome to the " Desert Well" - Insights and Conversations on Faith

Join Pastor Jared Townley and Principal Derek Blessing in the inaugural episode of 'The Desert Well' podcast. Learn about their mission at Lamb of God Lutheran Church and School in Las Vegas, explore the inspiration behind the podcast's name, and discover what listeners can expect in future episodes. Delve into discussions on faith, scripture, and the unique challenges of ministry in a desert city, all while connecting with a community centered on the love of Jesus.

00:00 Introduction to the Desert Podcast

00:24 Meet Pastor Jared Townley

01:26 Introducing Derek Blessing

03:19 The Meaning Behind 'Desert Well’

04:40 The Samaritan Woman at the Well

06:11 Navigating Life's Desert Moments

09:32 The Purpose of This Podcast

11:57 Building a Community Around the Well

18:37 Topics and Future Conversations

22:00 Zooming Out from the Urgent

24:01 The Value of Longer Conversations

25:00 Exploring the Well Analogy

26:21 Guardrails for Our Discussions

29:59 Lutheran Beliefs and Teachings

37:39 Consistency and Community

39:23 Podcast Frequency and Goals

41:25 Closing Thoughts and Prayer