The Wake-Up Call

Do I really want to change?

If Jesus is agape love and Jesus is in me, I am agape love.

Love is the measure.

Our job is to plant the seed of God’s Word in our lives—every single day.

Transformation continues, is carried forward, and completed by Jesus.

Whoever has ears, let them hear.

Could it be that we fundamentally misunderstand the whole process and dynamic of transformation?

Our physical bodies grow by inches. The Bible indicates our souls grow by degrees

Save us from the trap of becoming negative about ourselves and lead us into the solution of becoming super positive about you.

In this episode, J.D. sits with Wake-Up Call director/producer Nick Perreault to go behind-the-scenes and delve into the history of the Wake-Up Call. They discuss how a simple idea—reading the Bible together every day—evolved into a global movement uniting diverse communities. Explore the roots of the Moravian Daily Text, the influence of Count Zinzendorf, and the evolution of the Wake-Up Call from daily readings to comprehensive guides for personal and communal revival. This episode inspires listeners to embrace daily encounters with Jesus, fostering a revolution of renewal across generations.P. S. You can find the brand new Wake-Up Call workbook for our upcoming series "Unpuzzled" (starting April 16) at the Seedbed store here: https://my.seedbed.com/product/unpuzzled-wuc/

Am I growing?

There is nothing quite so powerful as a well-asked question.

Lord Jesus, we praise you because we are fearfully and wonderfully made.

The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.

I am an unbelievable, inconceivable, unrepeatable miracle of God!

With you I am well pleased: And I’m proud of you.

In this episode, Brenna Bullock (Bristol House, Woodlands Methodist Church) delves into the power of worship, exploring how ancient hymns and new songs bridge centuries to renew the soul and deepen faith. Through her personal journey, including a pivotal hospital stay and a deep dive into Wesleyan theology, Brenna reveals how singing hymns is more than tradition—it's a spiritual act that connects us to the divine. She shares insights on weaving old and new in worship, emphasizing the sacred materiality of communion and the role of melodies in shaping our spiritual lives. This episode invites pastors, worship leaders, and believers to experience worship as an act of divine participation, offering a fresh perspective on the legacy of faith through music. You can hear the latest Bristol House album here:https://open.spotify.com/album/4f2Qm9t57W09PEVT6vU9tJ?si=a-GY0F12QsC6Wdo93LgGuw

Righteousness does not come from following the rules but from coming to know the Ruler.

Fasting is a way of bringing to the surface the broken attachments of our deep identity so that we might be healed.

We must change our relationship with the one necessary thing: our proximity to Jesus.

Our deep inner rumblings of holy discontent are the birth pangs of consecration that lead to transformation.

Get away with me and you’ll recover your life.

Martha wanted Jesus to come to her home. Mary wanted Jesus.

Consecration is a way of showing up before God that says simply and humbly, “I’m here and I’m yours.”

Transformation is not a good person becoming a better person. It’s a dead person becoming a truly alive person.

Lent is the journey of transformation, of reversal even, in which we are turned from ashes into fire.

On the Mount of Transfiguration, Jesus unveils and reveals to us what we are meant to become—ordinary human beings invested and infused with the transcendent presence of God.

Holy discontent is the sense of having a splinter in your soul.

“This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!”

To know you is to love you, and to love you is to know you more.

You will need to shift out of the gear of striving and into the gear of surrender—less taking on and more letting go.

In this episode, JD and guest Mark McGovern delve into the themes of prayer and spiritual awakening, centered around Mark's new book, "The Shining One." The conversation explores Mark's journey from his roots in the Midwest to his current role in San Francisco, where he leads a church and a prayer movement called "Pray the Bay." They discuss the transformative power of prayer, the importance of consecration, and the Beatitudes as a framework for spiritual growth. Mark shares personal stories of revival and the impact of prayer on his community, emphasizing the need for a prayerful life that aligns with Jesus' teachings. The episode concludes with a prayer for the book's success and its potential to inspire a spiritual awakening in the Bay Area and beyond.

The goal is not to amass knowledge about something. The goal is to grow in knowing someone—namely, Jesus.

A person can learn all the answers to all the questions and still fail the test.

“Who do you say I am?”

We must deal with the condition of our fallenness rather than endlessly try to mitigate our failures.

The Word of God needs no comment.

To bear the image of your Creator means when other people see you, they see your Creator.

Believe doesn’t mean just accept it. Believe means lean in with your whole weight.

We must pull the fire alarm in here. Awakening starts with me.

Lent is an invitation to break the predictable pace of another trip around the sun and to get in step with the movement of the story of Jesus.

If there is no way to be forgiven, then there is no hope!

Those who trust in the Son are joined to him, raised from the dead, and live in the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.

Sinful humanity cannot exist in the presence of God. But God does not give up on his desire to share his divine eternal life with his human creatures.

There is something spiritually sweet about prayer. It pleases the Lord and makes the world pleasant and aromatic.

What might at first seem like the most boring part of the Bible is in fact one of the best parts—human sin doesn't ultimately stop the purposes of God!

You are what you love.

In this episode, John Thompson, senior pastor of Sanctus Church in Toronto, shares insights on empowering churches and individuals through the integration of spiritual gifts, disciplines, and divine encounters. He explains how Jesus' ministry, rooted in the Spirit's power and spiritual disciplines, serves as a model for believers today. The discussion focuses on the concept of convergence, where spiritual gifts and disciplines intersect to create effective ministry and personal transformation. Listeners will gain practical tools to identify and activate their spiritual gifts, enhancing both personal faith and church growth in a meaningful way. Register for the upcoming New Room Gathering with Jon:https://www.seedbed.com/newroomgathering Watch Jon's sermon series on the Gifts of the Spirit from Sanctus Church's YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/@SanctusChurch

A true leader stands in the gap for his or her people.

This is what it means to be a disciple of Jesus—to live your life as if Jesus were living it.