Jeremiah's Well

We're beginning a brief series about the Doctrines of Grace. Today- Total Depravity. Is it really total? Aren't there some good people out there? From race to relationships, sin corrupts, but there's a good reason total depravity is called a doctrine of grace. Josh flies solo for this one and dives deep into the timeless truths of scripture.

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Why did the Reformation take place over 500 years ago? Are we in need of a new one today? So often we get used to the routine of church, but that doesn't mean church is being done the right way. Josh and Jordan talk about the reformation, past and present, and hit on the authority of God's Word and the necessity of always reforming.

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Life as parents isn't always amazing and this past weekend was a perfect example. Sometimes kids are just plain dumb. The patience required to parent makes we wonder at the patience God must show to His children. Melissa and Josh recap a rough week and some practical ways to bring peace to a broken home.

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Parenting is rough! How do we balance wanting to be a friend with being a parent? And what if all our efforts seem to be in vain as our kids pursue the wrong path? Melissa & Josh talk about some struggles, squid games, and hopefully share some encouraging words as they realize they have no control over their kids.

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With earthquakes, wars, rumors of wars, a pandemic, and even Facebook going down all happening recently, are we FINALLY living in the last days? Jesus must be close to returning, right? Or are these things not as unique as we think they are? Josh & Jordan run down the current and past events that many have seen as signaling the end and give their own thoughts on when the last days may be.

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Where is your hope? Is it in a job, finances, the government, a vaccine, your health, or is it in the Lord? We may confess with our mouths our hope is in God, but do our lives reflect that belief? It's easy to push temporal solutions like medicine or money, but are we just as quick to share the hope of Christ? Melissa joins Josh today to talk about where our true hope must be found and how to share that hope with others in a loving, practical way.

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Should Christians worry about getting canceled? Is it boldness to use every platform we can to share the gospel or is it foolishness? In a culture that is increasingly more hostile towards Christians, is there wisdom in picking our places to share or is that a cowards way out? Josh & Jordan move from V for Vendetta into C for Cancel Culture in today's episode.

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Is the church a place for believers only, or can non-Christians serve as well? What if you really need help in your children's ministry or on the worship team? Is there room for someone to belong before they believe? Josh & Ricky are on the mics this week. Do they agree? You'll have to listen to find out.

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Josh & Jordan react to the new COVID mandates and speak to our response to abusive leadership in government and the church. While there are difficulties in every church, we are called to be part of the solution, not the problem. How can we add to the health of our churches instead of making things worse?

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We're back! After a long break, Josh & Ricky hit the mics to catch up on life and talk about the latest victories over abortion in TX, how to be sneaky with our fight to save the unborn, and why people don't like being told to get vaccinated. Do you think we got it right? Wrong? Let us know.

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Passover is still celebrated by millions around the world each year, but surprisingly not by many Christians. This ancient meal, repurposed by Christ just before His death, reminds us of God's salvation and points us back to the cross and ahead to the coming of Christ. It isn't just a Jewish thing. It's a feast that should be celebrated by all who find their salvation in Jesus Messiah. As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas for more episodes. For more podcasts and blogs, visit us online at JeremiahsWell.com .

The recent shooting in Atlanta has left many upset, saddened, and feeling the weight of racism. But was that event really about racism? And is racism really the thing we should be upset about? There are a lot of burdens to bear these days, from racism to abortion to many others. Should we try to fix all of them? If we don't, are we cold and heartless? Josh and Melissa have a discussion about their thoughts on this event and the bigger conversation of racism that seems to underline all the problems in our country. We'd love to hear your thoughts and comments on the discussion. For more podcasts and blogs, visit us online at JeremiahsWell.com .

Horror movies are often associated with fear, violence, and gore, but do they have a place in the life of a Christian? Should we stay away from this genre or is there a benefit to watching? What is a horror movie and why would anyone intentionally watch something that would scare them? Josh & Ricky come from very different perspectives and discuss the pros and cons, harms and helps, of this controversial genre. As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas for more episodes. For more podcasts and blogs, visit us online at JeremiahsWell.com .

The fool is a main character in Proverbs. We see him everywhere today; in our homes, schools, social feeds, government halls, places of work, and even our own hearts. But what is a fool? How do we identify these "windbags" and should we even try to convince them they're wrong? What if we can't walk away from foolish conversations? There is a ton of foolishness in our world today, from cancel culture to conspiracy theories, but thankfully there are many timeless truths which speak to this frustrating reality. As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas for more episodes. For more podcasts and blogs, visit us online at JeremiahsWell.com .

Injustice is a hot topic these days. How do we endure if it comes our way? The guys dive into the Apostles Creed, discussing the suffering of Christ under Pontius Pilate, and how it was much more than the physical suffering we usually think about. The injustice Pilate served was some of the worst in history, but it points us to the justice and mercy of God. Oh, and Ricky hates spring for some reason? As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas for more episodes. For more podcasts and blogs, visit us online at JeremiahsWell.com .

Should we see professional counselors? Is counseling really necessary if we have friends, pastors, and especially the Bible? Why are people hesitant to see a counselor and how do Christianity and psychiatry work together?  Mark & Jess Wells join the podcast to talk about their practice (SoulCareChatt.com) and why counseling isn't just essential, but Biblical. Bottom line, we all could use some counseling. As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas for more episodes. For more podcasts and blogs, visit us online at JeremiahsWell.com .

Our pastors craft sermons with care, sure to express God's Word accurately and effectively, but what about our songs? Is the same care taken with them? What if the song is ok, but the artist supports things we stand against? Is it still okay to sing these songs? We dive into What a Beautiful Name, Elevation and Bethel, and even a little Mariah Carey as we talk about worship words. Josh and Ricky don't agree on this one, but get into a discussion about the principles behind why we sing what we sing in worship. As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas for more episodes. For more podcasts and blogs, visit us online at JeremiahsWell.com .

Violence has dominated much of the news in recent months, from riots to rallys, from cities to the capital. As Christians, is it ever ok to resort to violence? Should we always turn the other cheek or are there times when the use of force is necessary and even warranted? Is it ok to raise up arms against our government? Ricky and Josh dive into this troubling topic and may not land where you expect. As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas for more episodes. For more podcasts and blogs, visit us online at JeremiahsWell.com .

Do you ever struggle finding times of rest amidst the chaos and stress of everyday life? Shouldn't you be able to find time to be in the Word, to get refreshed, to recharge? Well, not always. So, what can you do when life gets away from you and the regular rhythms of peace aren't there? How can we find rest? Melissa joins Josh on the eve of their 1 year anniversary to talk about stress, dealing with life, and finding rest in the middle of it all. For more podcasts and blogs, visit us online at JeremiahsWell.com .

Conflict is going to happen. A comment, an action, or a social post will rub someone the wrong way. How do we respond? Must we make peace? Sadly, many of us opt for peacekeeping rather than peacemaking. Luke Banner, pastor of Mosaic Fellowship, joins Josh to talk about Biblical peacemaking and why it's so essential to the health of the church. As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas for more episodes. For more podcasts and blogs, visit us online at JeremiahsWell.com .