The Well

A guided time with God through prayer and reflection on Scripture. On this first installment of a three part series, dig into Jesus' words from Matthew 7:7-8, where He calls His followers to be a people who ask, who seek, and who knock. In this episode, reflect on what it means to be a person who asks. It is easy to sit like a student, disinterested, bored, unattached. And yet, Jesus calls us to be that curious, insatiable, interested student who raises their hand. Will you be brave and bold enough to ask your loving Father for what you need? Music: "Touch and Sound" by Juan Sanchez Written and Recorded by Brandon Bathauer To learn more about Spiritual Growth, visit saddleback.com/grow . You can also get in touch with us by emailing [email protected]. We would love to hear about your experience with The Well, let us know! https://forms.gle/J77TAyd93QjW3NvV9 For a manuscript of this reflection, here is a link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Ldc4j8k1O8baHMl

A guided time with God through prayer and reflection on Scripture. In this REMASTERED episode, you will reflect on a phrase in the heart of the Lord's Prayer, “Give us today our Daily Bread”. Imagine taking yesterday and tomorrow off your shoulders and focusing on today at the foot of His throne. Music: "Touch and Sound" by Juan Sanchez Written and Recorded by Brandon Bathauer To learn more about Spiritual Growth, visit saddleback.com/grow . You can also get in touch with us by emailing [email protected]. We would love to hear about your experience with The Well, let us know! https://forms.gle/J77TAyd93QjW3NvV9 For a manuscript of this reflection, here is a link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N__aQzj3wkimNsqhdAam-b41vI7Yhkst/view?usp=sharing

A guided time with God through prayer and reflection on Scripture. This is the third of three reflections focused on the pivotal 3 days of Jesus' Ministry: Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Resurrection Sunday. Resurrection...no other word is so unruly, so intriguing, so hope-filled. Spend some time with Jesus today to reflect on the moment that changed history, and if you believe it, will continue on changing the future of all things, your life included. Music: "Price of Freedom" by Zakhar Valaha To learn more about Spiritual Growth, visit saddleback.com/grow . You can also get in touch with us by emailing [email protected]. We would love to hear about your experience with The Well, let us know! https://forms.gle/J77TAyd93QjW3NvV9 For a manuscript of this reflection, here is a link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vgYQfwDyQfsYz7FUyCzphNqwQ8V5PrPX/view?usp=sharing

A guided time with God through prayer and reflection on Scripture. This is the second of three reflections focused on the pivotal 3 days of Jesus' Ministry: Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Resurrection Sunday Holy Saturday gives us essential insight into what to do when we're caught in the "in-between". When alone and all seems lost, what did Jesus do? In contrast, what did those around him do? Spend some time reflecting on the day Jesus rested in the tomb. Music: "Price of Freedom" by Zakhar Valaha To learn more about Spiritual Growth, visit saddleback.com/grow . You can also get in touch with us by emailing [email protected]. We would love to hear about your experience with The Well, let us know! https://forms.gle/J77TAyd93QjW3NvV9 For a manuscript of this reflection, here is a link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11iblySMTd6FsiERbDd6gvuXOyD_nvThZ/view?usp=sharing

A guided time with God through prayer and reflection on Scripture. This is the first of three reflections focused on the pivotal 3 days of Jesus' Ministry: Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Resurrection Sunday At the intersection of humanity's brokenness and God's divine grace stands the cross. Good Friday is good because it unveils what is true, what is real. The cross shows us the depths of our brokenness and need of a savior, and the amazing reality of God's love, and all His salvation means to us. Music: "Price of Freedom" by Zakhar Valaha To learn more about Spiritual Growth, visit saddleback.com/grow . You can also get in touch with us by emailing [email protected]. For a manuscript of this reflection, here is a link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WY2vdGIDSe9SGi0bnvatTPftxpfCHZ-K/view?usp=sharing

(Advent Series: Part 5 of 5) A guided time with God through prayer and reflection on Scripture. In this final episode of 2021, explore the theme of love. Mary's story is a remarkable story, one that we can find a lot of our own story within, especially this year. Dig into the Hebrew concept of Hesed (committed love) and the Greek concept of Agape (others-oriented love) as you are held closely by Him. To learn more about Spiritual Growth, visit saddleback.com/grow . You can also get in touch with us by emailing [email protected]. Written by Brandon Bathauer If you'd like to read through at your own pace, here is a link to the manuscript of this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/3/folders/1raIJWTrF0sc-T4rmkLC9xtGNI7U8V1H5 We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts about this reflection here: https://forms.gle/1Jz3swsKb

(Advent Series: Part 4 of 5) A guided time with God through prayer and reflection on Scripture. In this episode, explore the theme of joy. We all need joy, not just some fleeting happiness. In this upside down season, how can we find moments and glimpses of joy? We can only find real joy in light of the relational reality of God's coming near. Take some time to soak in the nearness of God, so you may be a source of joy to others around you. To learn more about Spiritual Growth, visit saddleback.com/grow . You can also get in touch with us by emailing [email protected]. Written by Brandon Bathauer If you'd like to read through at your own pace, here is a link to the manuscript of this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/3/folders/1raIJWTrF0sc-T4rmkLC9xtGNI7U8V1H5 We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts about this reflection here: https://forms.gle/1Jz3swsKb

(Advent Series: Part 3 of 5) A guided time with God through prayer and reflection on Scripture. In this episode, put yourself into the shoes of those who lived in Bethlehem. What did peace mean to them? How is God's promised peace different from the world's peace? If peace is greater than the absence of conflict, what could that mean to you? Spend some time with the God who brings us true peace, the peace we all need. To learn more about Spiritual Growth, visit saddleback.com/grow . You can also get in touch with us by emailing [email protected]. Written by Brandon Bathauer If you'd like to read through at your own pace, here is a link to the manuscript of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16YCOKC83Q_UNGqU9bJ-UD4S1JEwhjaTc/view We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts about this reflection here: https://forms.gle/1Jz3swsKb

(Advent Series: Part 2 of 5) A guided time with God through prayer and reflection on Scripture. In this episode, put yourself into the shoes of the shepherds. What were their hopes? What did their thoughts go to? And how did the proclamation of the angels of the arrival of the new king change their hopes? How can the arrival of the new king shape your hopes? Spend some time with the God who builds our hopes, and shapes our future. To learn more about Spiritual Growth, visit saddleback.com/grow . You can also get in touch with us by emailing [email protected]. Written by Brandon Bathauer If you'd like to read through at your own pace, here is a link to the manuscript of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XinkB7skl6ZeKGZTSc617dExYN2-SF4y/view?usp=sharing We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts about this reflection here: https://forms.gle/1Jz3swsKb

(5-week Advent Series) A guided time with God through prayer and reflection on Scripture. In this episode, begin the season of Advent by practicing anticipation. Like a nightwatch waits for morning, what do you watch for? What are you anticipating in this season? How can Jesus' arrival help shape what we are anticipating? Spend some time with the God who is with us and see what He says to you. To learn more about Spiritual Growth, visit saddleback.com/grow . You can also get in touch with us by emailing [email protected].