Podcast @ The Well

About Podcast @ The Well

We have weekly worship gatherings each Sunday @ The OWA Theatre in Foley, AL @ 10am. This podcast contains the recording of teachings from The Well Church and other various conversations. We hope that this podcast is inspiring and helps you fulfill your purpose in life with confidence.

Publisher

Podcast @ The Well

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Apr 2024

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

149 episodes in the feed.

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   12 Oct 2026

   Armor Up Series: Prayer Matters - 10/11/2026

   Title: Armor Up Series: Prayer -- The Force That Ties It All Together Teaching Summary: In the concluding message of the "Armor Up" series from Ephesians 6, PD brings the full picture of the spiritual armor together by focusing on prayer as the unifying and activating force behind every piece. Prayer is defined not as a formal religious exercise but as an ongoing, honest conversation with God -- one marked as much by listening as by speaking. The teaching emphasizes that believers are engaged in a spiritual battle whose root causes are distraction, deception, and destruction, and that prayer is the primary means by which a follower of Jesus stays connected to God, sustains the armor He provides, and positions themselves within His will. Drawing on military imagery consistent with the series, PD illustrates how constant communication with the Commander prevents chaos, just as a soldier cut off from communication becomes vulnerable. The teaching closes with a call to persistent, bold, and effective prayer rooted in righteousness -- not elaborate language -- and challenges the congregation to examine the depth and consistency of their own prayer lives. Key Points: - Prayer is a two-way conversation with God, defined as much by listening as by speaking, and can happen at any time, in any setting, with eyes open or closed - The enemy's threefold strategy is to distract, deceive, and destroy, and this battle is fundamentally spiritual before it is physical - Praying "in the Spirit at all times" means maintaining an ongoing, active awareness of and dialogue with God throughout the entire day - Prayer keeps believers connected to their Commander -- when communication breaks down, chaos and poor decisions follow - Prayer activates and sustains every piece of the spiritual armor, positioning the believer to both defend against and counter the enemy's attacks - Praying in alignment with God's will -- not selfish desires -- is what makes prayer powerful and produces answers - The prayer of a righteous person, one whose righteousness comes through Christ, is powerful and effective - Persistence in prayer is essential; believers should not stop praying for people or situations simply because an answer has not yet come - Praying for those who have wronged us is a spiritual discipline that frees the one praying and guards against the enemy's use of unforgiveness - God still heals and intervenes in real, present-day circumstances in direct response to prayer Scripture Reference: - Ephesians 6:18 -- instructs believers to pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion, staying alert and persistent in prayer for all believers - 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 -- describes spiritual weapons that have divine power to demolish strongholds and take every thought captive to obedience to Christ - Psalm 145:18 -- affirms that God is near to all who call on Him in truth - John 15:7 -- describes how remaining vitally united with Christ and His word allows believers to ask and receive according to His will - James 5:16 -- declares that the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective, and calls believers to confess and pray for one another - Luke 18:1-5 -- the parable of the persistent widow, used by Jesus to teach that believers should always pray and never give up Download our FREE 5 Day Devotional ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=OZxYNnlh9D).⁠⁠ Tools to lead a group in your home. Download the FREE Notes & Community Group Guide Here.⁠⁠⁠ (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=Oeg1dfX16y) To Learn More about The Well in Foley, AL go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thewellfoley.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.thewellfoley.com) Music from Spotify: Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: AVOXMSSMSATLOXWG

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   5 Oct 2026

   Armor Up Series: Helmet & Sword - 10/04/2026

   Title: The Helmet and Sword **Audio Only** Teaching Summary: This teaching explores two critical pieces of the armor of God described by the apostle Paul: the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit. PD emphasizes that believers are engaged in a spiritual battle against an enemy whose primary strategies are to distract, deceive, and destroy. Salvation, described through both the Hebrew concept of 'Yeshua' and the Greek 'Soterium', is portrayed as God's gift of rescue and deliverance from sin and its eternal consequences. Just as a Roman soldier's helmet protected the most vital part of his body, the helmet of salvation guards the believer's mind and thought life. The sword of the Spirit, identified as the Word of God, serves as the believer's offensive weapon, anchoring thought life in truth and exposing the innermost attitudes and motivations of the heart. The teaching calls believers to know, believe, and speak Scripture boldly, and concludes with an invitation for those who have not yet surrendered their lives to Christ to do so, drawing from Psalm 51 as a prayer of repentance and restoration. Key Points: - The enemy's strategy has remained unchanged since the beginning: to distract, deceive, and destroy - The helmet of salvation protects the mind, which is the primary battleground of spiritual warfare - Salvation is a free gift from God, not earned by good works or personal merit, as described in Ephesians 2:8-10 - The Hebrew word 'Yeshua' and the Greek word 'Soterium' both convey the idea of rescue, deliverance, and a place of safety - Sanctification is the ongoing process by which God restores the believer into the person He originally created them to be - Satan is not all-knowing and cannot read the believer's mind; he observes behavior and draws conclusions, but he does not possess the omniscience of God - The Word of God is the believer's offensive weapon, capable of demolishing arguments and taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ - Correct thinking shapes words, which shape actions, which shape habits, which shape character - Romans 12:2 calls believers to be transformed by the renewing of the mind rather than conforming to the patterns of this world - Scripture must be known, believed, and spoken, both for personal spiritual growth and for the encouragement and discipleship of others - Speaking Scripture is an act of obedience, deepens relationship with God, strengthens faith, encourages community, and fulfills the Great Commission - Parents carry a particular responsibility to speak Scripture into the lives of their children - Salvation settles the believer's eternal destiny and provides confidence and identity in Christ Download our FREE 5 Day Devotional ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠ (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=sMOl3fX31r) Tools to lead a group in your home. Download the FREE ⁠⁠Notes & Community Group Guide Here⁠. (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=fovYLd01FQ)⁠ To Learn More about The Well in Foley, AL go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thewellfoley.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.thewellfoley.com) Music from Spotify: Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: AVOXMSSMSATLOXWG

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   28 Sept 2026

   Armor Up Series - The Shield of Faith - 09/27/2026

   Title: Armoring Up: The Shield of Faith Teaching Summary: This teaching is part of an ongoing series on the armor of God, focusing specifically on the shield of faith described in Ephesians 6. PD emphasizes that every believer faces a real spiritual enemy whose strategy is to distract, deceive, and destroy. God has not left believers defenseless; he has equipped them with spiritual armor, with faith serving as the mobile, all-covering shield. Drawing on the historical context of Roman military tactics, the pastor illustrates how faith, when saturated in God's word, extinguishes the enemy's fiery attacks. A central theme is that faith is not merely a religious concept but an active, lived-out trust in the character and promises of God. The teaching also stresses that faith is meant to be exercised in community, not isolation, as believers who stand together in unified faith form an unbreakable defense against spiritual attack. Key Points: - The enemy's threefold strategy against every believer is to distract, deceive, and destroy - The battles people face in relationships, choices, and daily life are fundamentally spiritual in nature, not merely physical - God equips believers to stand strong through life's adversities rather than leaving them to face struggles alone - Truth is the foundation of the armor of God, and a life not anchored in God's unchanging truth will eventually collapse under contradiction - In the Hebrew, trust is a verb denoting active, ongoing action; in the Greek, faith is a noun representing a deeply anchored conviction and way of life - The fiery arrows the enemy fires include accusation, deception, temptation, and doubt regarding God's goodness - Roman soldiers soaked their large leather-covered shields in water before battle so that flaming arrows would be extinguished on impact, illustrating how faith saturated in God's word neutralizes spiritual attacks - Faith grows through consistent engagement with God's word, which builds confidence in God's character and promises - Roman soldiers interlocked their shields to form a formation called a testudo, or tortoise shell, illustrating that faith is strengthened in community, not isolation - The tension at the heart of Christian faith is the conflict between living according to one's own desires and surrendering fully to the way of Jesus - There is no middle ground; attempting to live for both self and God is a trap set by the enemy - Practical steps of faith include memorizing and vocalizing God's promises, praying immediately when tempted, actively engaging in community, and saturating one's life in Scripture Scripture Reference: - Ephesians 6:16, which describes holding up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil - Romans 3:22, which describes being made right with God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe - Titus 1:1, which connects Paul's apostleship to the faith of God's chosen ones and knowledge of truth leading to godliness - 2 Corinthians 5:7, which describes walking by faith and not by sight, defined as living consistently with confident belief in God's promises - Revelation 12:10, which identifies Satan as the accuser of believers before God day and night - 2 Corinthians 11:3, which warns against devotion to Christ being corrupted through deception, as Eve was deceived - James 1:4-5, which connects endurance through trials to completeness and the availability of God's wisdom - Psalm 3:3, which describes God as a shield - Proverbs, which describes God as a shield to those who walk with integrity - Hebrews 11:1, which defines faith as the reality of what is hoped for and the evidence of things unseen Download our FREE 5 Day Devotional ⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠. (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=l_7hYAcxYf) Tools to lead a group in your home. Download the FREE ⁠Notes & Community Group Guide Here⁠. (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=_NCjIK4ieJ) To Learn More about The Well in Foley, AL go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thewellfoley.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.thewellfoley.com) Music from Spotify: Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: AVOXMSSMSATLOXWG

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