The Well

Mar 13 2025 51 ep. 14 mins 24
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The Well is a guided time with God through prayer and reflection on Scripture. Think of it as your own personal retreat. Brought to you by Saddleback

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No Map, But a Guide (Isaiah 42:16)

Mar 13 2025 15 mins  
What if the life God calls you into doesn’t come with a step-by-step plan? No detailed itinerary, no five-year blueprint—just a Guide who says, “Follow me.”In this episode of The Well, walk in the path of the Hebrews being guided by cloud and fire. They had no map, but they had a guide. The same is true of us. Take a moment to slow down and sit with a truth that’s both un

A Return to Rest (Psalm 116:7)

Oct 10 2023 15 mins  
In this podcast episode, respond to the Psalmist's call towards rest. You are built to live from a state of rested security. That can seem like miles away from reality. Root yourself in this Psalm to find hope and abundance on the other side of life's busyness.This is an opportunity for you to spend some quality time with the Father, who deals bountifully with you. Whether you feel

The Serenity Prayer

May 04 2023 19 mins  
In this podcast episode, be led through a reflective prayer exercise based on the Serenity Prayer. This prayer has been a source of comfort and strength for many people struggling with addiction or other challenges.This prayer is addressed to God, be encouraged to take a moment to simply be in His presence before asking for serenity or courage.The first part of the prayer asks for

A Reflection on the Cross (Easter 2023)

Apr 05 2023 15 mins  
A guided time with God through prayer and reflection on Scripture. 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. Reflect on the anci

Delight (Psalm 37:4)

Jan 27 2023 15 mins  
A guided time with God through prayer and reflection on Psalm 37:4...learn how to delight yourself in the LORD.

Love (Advent Series: Luke 2:18-19)

Dec 21 2022 16 mins  
(Advent Series Part 4 of 4) A guided time with God through prayer and reflection on Scripture. In this final Well episode of 2022, 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

Joy (Advent Series, Luke 2:10-11)

Dec 14 2022 15 mins  
(Advent Series: Part 3 of 4) 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 nearne

Peace (Advent Series: Luke 2:13-14)

Dec 07 2022 16 mins  
(Advent Series: Part 2 of 4) 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 bring

Hope (Advent Series: Psalm 130:5-6)

Nov 30 2022 14 mins  
(4-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...Hope. Like a nightwatch waits for morning, what do you watch for? What are you hoping for 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 w

Seek (Matthew 7:7, 8)

Nov 15 2022 14 mins  
A guided time with God through prayer and reflection on Scripture. On this second 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 seeks. Like a journeyer searching the Earth for a perfect pearl, God calls all of u