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.

We believe in the spiritual realm. The Bible is explicitly clear, that there are spiritual forces at war with God and those loyal to Him. You don’t have to get far in reading the scriptures to see it. In Genesis 3, Adam and Eve are deceived by a serpent. The father of lies and those who rebelled against God along with him, continue to assault, oppress, and attempt to thwart God’s plans and his people throughout the bible's pages. When things are awry is it physical or is it spiritual? The Bible at times intentionally blurs the lines between the physical world and the spiritual one to help us see there is an overlap. What if things are way more spiritual than we think? What is idolatry really? What does Timothy mean when he says “God did not give us a spirit of fear”? Join us as we begin to unpack spiritual warfare. Visit our website for show notes and more information: https://thewellaustin.com/podcast/warfare/ Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This Sunday we begin a new series in the book of Ezra. We feel this will be a sort of vision series for our church. As we begin, we see God using foreign kings, and wanting to use His people to do a restorative, powerful work on this earth. As the people of God, what does it look like to "have our hearts stirred," 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.

We believe in multiplication. From God’s commission in Genesis 1, “be fruitful and multiply,” to its echo in Matthew 28, “make disciples of all nations,” we see that we are all called to be spiritual mothers and fathers. On this episode of Well Said, Mary and Tory talk about one relationship we didn’t talk about in our Loved to Death sermon series, parenting. Join us as we discuss the impact, the struggles, and the cost, but the immense beauty and privilege we have in making disciples. Visit our website for show notes and more information: https://thewellaustin.com/podcast/love/ Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Join us as we finish off our series in the Song of Songs. This week we will be discussing the topic of covenant. As we dive into this last chapter of the book, we will dig out important biblical truths about commitment that we can apply to all our relationships. It’s easy to quit pursuing, enduring, fighting for relationships, etc, but as followers of Christ, we reflect His love that never ends! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

We continue in our Song of Songs series, this week focusing on deepening our relationships. The reality is you never arrive in your relationships and friendships. There is always more depth and intimacy to be had. Let’s learn how to be intentional in our relationships and friendships and with the Lord. Join us as we continue our series! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

We believe that studying the bible is essential to growth, maturity, and spiritual effectiveness in the life of a believer. The acronym E.F.A.P. helps us to read scripture in light of the Gospel and through the lens of Christ. When reading, is there something that reminds you of the person or work of Jesus and is an example to follow? Are there find roles, relationships, or characteristics ruined by sin that display Jesus as the true and better, fulfilling every promise and command? Do you see ways in which Christ traded places with us taking the punishment to atone for sin even though He did no wrong? How do you see Christ giving us his power as he invites us to partner with Him in ministry? Join us as we show you how to find Jesus as our Example, Fulfillment, Atonement, and Power throughout all of scripture. For show notes please visit: https://thewellaustin.com/podcast/efap/ Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

We continue in our Song of Songs series, this week focusing on conflict. Up until this point in the Songs, we've been in an almost Eden-like fantasy world where everything was perfect. However, each of us knows, relationships don't work like this! Conflict comes. This week the Lovers exit Eden and enter into the real world. When conflict does come, what does it look like to resolve it so that Eden-like intimacy can be experienced again? What are the tools, according to this Song, that are helpful? What are the dangers to look out for? Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.