Join us as we conclude this series and this book we see this really… strange ending! It seems that Ezra has a right heart, but very likely took the wrong action (see contemporary prophet Malachi 2). It is clear God cares about our hearts, both individually and corporately. So in this sermon we'll thoroughly explore what it will take to have hearts revived & submitted to God's word. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

You asked and we answered! In this episode of Well Said, Mary and Tory answer listeners' submitted questions on spiritual warfare. Can believers be possessed? Why does spiritual warfare seem more “obvious” in other countries compared to America? We walk through passages such as Saul raising Samuel from the dead and discuss why the disciples couldn’t drive out the demon in Mark 9. Listen in for these and many more. We hope you enjoy our first Q&A episode! Visit our website for show notes and more information: https://thewellaustin.com/podcast/spiritual-qa/ Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Join us as we continue in our series on Ezra, focusing community, and we personally play a role in building the temple through the gifts and talents God has gifted each one of us with. Ezra is getting ready to leave and lead a 2nd group back to Jerusalem to continue restoring the temple. He notices people are missing! Ezra sees the importance of their role in God's mission and pursues them. Community can be messy but is also very sacred, making it worth going after. Join us as we continue learning about rebuilding together. IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewellaustin FB: https://www.facebook.com/thewellaustin Website: https://www.thewellaustin.com #thewellaustin Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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.