Join us as we continue in our series on Ezra, focusing on how God is calling us to build His temple (people). Do you realize God is calling you to partner with Him in the expansion of His Kingdom? Today we focus on God's extreme provision in the rebuilding of the temple through many different means. We're not always quick to build the temple (people), because we often don't recognize and rightly use God's provision. How can we use the things that God has provided for us to build up things that matter? And why should we sacrifice to build people? Join us as we continue learning how God might be calling us to partner with Him in the expansion of God's kingdom. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This Sunday we continue our Rebuilding Well series. Today the book's namesake, Ezra, steps onto the scene. If the story sounds slightly familiar, it is! Ezra finds himself and Israel in a similar situation as before. When the Scripture repeats stories, it is likely because we need to hear it. How do we (re)build well, whether our lives or our church on Christ? While the story is familiar, this portion of Ezra does add a little twist to it. Rather than just being stirred up by the Spirit, Ezra is mainly inspired by God's Word. If any rebuilding is to truly happen, we have to establish on God's Word. Join us as we learn why this is so necessary. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Acts 17:24-25 says, “The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything.” Why does God, who owns everything and can control everything, call for our generosity? What are we called to be generous with? Scripture is clear that God commands us to be generous people, but why? What if generosity was actually designed for our benefit? What if God wants something for us, not from us? Join us as we answer these questions and more on this episode of Well Said. Visit our website for show notes and more information: https://thewellaustin.com/podcast/generosity/ Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Join us as we continue in our series on Ezra. This week we see the completion of the rebuilding of the temple. Many things happen in our lives when we focus on what God is calling us into. There's joy, there's a joining in on God's promises and mission, there's the beauty of being used by God; but there's also danger. It is easy to, after initially doing what God calls us to, stop the work, and through this, miss the joy. How do we reap the joy of rebuilding with God both now and later? Join us this Sunday as we dive into Ezra together. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Ephesians 2:10 tells us, “for we are his (God’s) workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” God has graciously given us characteristics of Himself and a part to play in His grand plan to reconcile and redeem all things. But, how do we know we are living in the giftings and calling that God has for us? What does calling look like in the bible? Do natural and spiritual gifts matter? How about our unique passions and desires? What about the words of those in our community? If we don’t know what are gifting and calling is are we missing out? Join us as we discuss finding and living into our gifting and calling. Visit our website for show notes and more information: https://thewellaustin.com/podcast/gifting/ Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Join us as we discuss discerning Godly voices that keep our hearts focused on seeking God's Kingdom first. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This Sunday, we continue our series on Ezra, focusing on rebuilding. This week Zerubbabel gets hit with some serious opposition, and the Text is just overall... confusing, like opposition often is. When opposition comes into our life, from within or without, it is often confusing to us. Why are we suffering? What is happening? It is often hard to endure opposition. So, how do we endure and continue to build our lives on Christ? Ezra cues us in on this. Join us as we continue learning about rebuilding together. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In The Unseen Realm, by Michael Heiser, he says, “When an enemy wants nothing, but your defeat and annihilation, neutrality means choosing death.” We believe that there is no neutrality. We can’t and don’t sit on the sidelines. We are loyal to God, or we are loyal to something else. Although Christ has won the ultimate and final victory, we live in the already but not yet defeat of Satan and his followers. What does this mean then? What do we do? How do we fight in the spiritual war? In this episode, Mary and Tory continue the spiritual warfare conversation and get practical as we discuss what it means to push back darkness. Visit our website for show notes and more information: https://thewellaustin.com/podcast/darkness Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

We continue in our Ezra series focusing on rebuilding. This week we focus on Ezra 3, and the completion of the foundation of the temple. For such a significant moment in Israel's history, you'd think there'd be a ton of celebration. There was... but it was mixed with a ton of sorrow and confusion. Often when we're rebuilding, we too can, if we're not careful have great sorrow in the process and miss the joy of the Lord, and even completely quit His work altogether. How do we continue to build the Lord's Kingdom? There are two main things Ezra 3 teaches us on how to continue the effort of rebuilding, and how to not lose heart. Join us to learn more. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

We are continuing our new series in the book of Ezra. Here at The Well we believe God’s Kingdom is not built on the talents of a few, but the sacrifices of many. As the people of God, what does it look like for us to have this heart posture and to be used for the Kingdom of God? Join us as we dive into this book together. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.