https://www.thewellnh.org/ RSS for Node Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:40:57 GMT We are The Well. We are far from perfect, but we love our city and exist to help people know Jesus and join his rescue mission. We're glad you're here! Come listen to previous messages given at The Well Church in Nashua, NH. Check us out at https://thewellnh.org/ We are The Well. We are far from perfect, but we love our city and exist to help people know Jesus and join his rescue mission. We're glad you're here! Come listen to previous messages given at The Well Church in Nashua, NH. Check us out at https://thewellnh.org/ The Well Church false If you’ve ever choked on something, you know the panic of not being able to breathe. It’s scary and even life threatening at times. Choking is horrible.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/the-choked-heart-2 ce048f72-2eaa-4000-8d79-d99a3553a482 Sun, 18 Aug 2024 22:14:00 GMT <div data-html="true">If you’ve ever choked on something, you know the panic of not being able to breathe. It’s scary and even life threatening at times. Choking is horrible.</div> false no What happens when life hits you hard? How do you respond?]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/the-shallow-heart 6fe8f5bf-2890-4078-9a61-bce38d2eb503 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 22:10:00 GMT <div data-html="true">What happens when life hits you hard? How do you respond?</div> false no One of the most essential tools in a farmer’s tool bag is a tiller. A tiller has one job: to break up the hard ground. Farmers know that seeds have little to no chance in hard packed soil. It has to be broken up and fertilized for the power of the seeds to be effective.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/the-hard-heart 4494055b-4563-4a50-8a0c-f04959200764 Sun, 04 Aug 2024 22:05:00 GMT <div data-html="true">One of the most essential tools in a farmer’s tool bag is a tiller. A tiller has one job: to break up the hard ground. Farmers know that seeds have little to no chance in hard packed soil. It has to be broken up and fertilized for the power of the seeds to be effective.</div> false no If I were to ask you, “Would you like to see change?” My guess is you’d not only say “yes” but would give me a whole list of things you’d love to see change.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/understanding-the-power-of-the-seed e23149b3-d820-4443-bf7d-ad5555734349 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 22:02:00 GMT <div data-html="true">If I were to ask you, “Would you like to see change?” My guess is you’d not only say “yes” but would give me a whole list of things you’d love to see change.</div> false no Let’s be honest. We love the grandiose, the spectacular, the EPIC. And, oh yes, by the way… we want it now. But could it be that the best things in life - the most valuable, most profound, most significant things - only come about from a long commitment in the same direction? We see it in fitness, in parenting, in agriculture, in relationships - strong, mature things take time. Patience. Perseverance. The same holds true in our journey of faith with Jesus.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-walking-as-endurance-a-long-obedience-philippians-310-21 649c8da4-8d1e-4f2c-9c3e-9a7348a979e3 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 20:27:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Let’s be honest. We love the grandiose, the spectacular, the EPIC. And, oh yes, by the way… we want it now. But could it be that the best things in life - the most valuable, most profound, most significant things - only come about from a long commitment in the same direction? We see it in fitness, in parenting, in agriculture, in relationships - strong, mature things take time. Patience. Perseverance. The same holds true in our journey of faith with Jesus.</div> false no Healing is not an easy thing to find. It’s not a secret that more people than ever struggle with anxiety, depression, and loneliness in the US. Despite the growing number of mental health professionals, it’s not getting better. On top of this, there are so many who are recovering from deep wounds and loss that can leave them feeling trapped. So, what do we do?]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/walking-as-healing-john-5 f5b168ab-70d0-4047-b796-176005337b6d Sun, 30 Jun 2024 20:12:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Healing is not an easy thing to find. It’s not a secret that more people than ever struggle with anxiety, depression, and loneliness in the US. Despite the growing number of mental health professionals, it’s not getting better. On top of this, there are so many who are recovering from deep wounds and loss that can leave them feeling trapped. So, what do we do?</div> false no For those of us who believe in Jesus, we know we have a responsibility to share our faith with others. But how do we share our faith in a world that is highly skeptical about what we believe, hostile at times, and urges us to keep our beliefs to ourselves, as if it were merely a private affair?]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-walking-with-others-luke-2413-35- 478bd8c3-6813-405a-ad1f-d3d24ec90161 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 19:56:00 GMT <div data-html="true">For those of us who believe in Jesus, we know we have a responsibility to share our faith with others. But how do we share our faith in a world that is highly skeptical about what we believe, hostile at times, and urges us to keep our beliefs to ourselves, as if it were merely a private affair?</div> false no Distractions are the norm. From the thousands of ads we see every day, to the pings, notifications, and reminders on our phones, to the demands of work, family, animals, etc. - we are a distracted bunch.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-fully-present-genesis-521-24- 30d313fb-0a35-4770-936c-1058d7fff844 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 19:02:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Distractions are the norm. From the thousands of ads we see every day, to the pings, notifications, and reminders on our phones, to the demands of work, family, animals, etc. - we are a distracted bunch.</div> false no The pace of life can be so fast and so hectic. Between sports, work, and the constant demands of life, we can all feel like there is very little margin for anything extra. But what is this pace doing to our souls?]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/speed-of-soul---3mph-2-john-1 81fa3c73-9171-4f3a-aef9-ceba104bfd38 Sun, 09 Jun 2024 19:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">The pace of life can be so fast and so hectic. Between sports, work, and the constant demands of life, we can all feel like there is very little margin for anything extra. But what is this pace doing to our souls?</div> false no Ever struggled to make ends meet? You are in the majority of Americans, 78% of whom live paycheck to paycheck. As followers of Jesus, we know that God is able to provide.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/supernatural-provision-1-kings-177-16 c6535ad9-15d1-4bd1-bb68-ba08c1fb4f9c Sun, 28 Apr 2024 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Ever struggled to make ends meet? You are in the majority of Americans, 78% of whom live paycheck to paycheck. As followers of Jesus, we know that God is able to provide.</div> false no In our tumultuous world, you do not have to look far to find a reason to be afraid. From political instability and economic challenges, to rising crime and loneliness, there is a reason many are finding themselves more anxious than ever.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-supernatural-protection-acts-1622-26- 2ec2d342-d5ed-4104-a08c-cf01f5031c47 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 01:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">In our tumultuous world, you do not have to look far to find a reason to be afraid. From political instability and economic challenges, to rising crime and loneliness, there is a reason many are finding themselves more anxious than ever.</div> false no The past can hurt. Choices we've made and wounds dealt to us can leave us in mental, emotional, and behavioral prisons wondering if there's any way we can escape.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-possibility-of-deliverance-matthew-1714-20- 3765f955-e3ee-48fa-8422-0f0c2dfa9759 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">The past can hurt. Choices we've made and wounds dealt to us can leave us in mental, emotional, and behavioral prisons wondering if there's any way we can escape.</div> false no If you’ve ever been in a season where you need healing, whether it’s physical, mental, emotional, or even relational healing, you understand the pain of wishing things were different. It’s easy in seasons like this to wonder, “Will it ever get better?” or if you’re a person of faith, “God, why don’t you do something about this? Are you unconcerned about what I’m going through?”]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-possibility-of-healing-mark-522-43- 95ee040c-b1e6-420b-bf87-f44ed8fd79c8 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">If you’ve ever been in a season where you need healing, whether it’s physical, mental, emotional, or even relational healing, you understand the pain of wishing things were different. It’s easy in seasons like this to wonder, “Will it ever get better?” or if you’re a person of faith, “God, why don’t you do something about this? Are you unconcerned about what I’m going through?”</div> false no Have you ever been offered something that looked too good to be true? Many times, that’s exactly how it works. We are bombarded with hundreds of ads every single day over-promising and under-delivering which conditions us to believe that many things are too good to be true.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/easter-sunday---resurrection-hope 380ea92a-dc76-47ba-8f79-a626b0423490 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Have you ever been offered something that looked too good to be true? Many times, that’s exactly how it works. We are bombarded with hundreds of ads every single day over-promising and under-delivering which conditions us to believe that many things are too good to be true.</div> false no Why do you do what you do? How many of you know we can do all the right things for all the wrong reasons? We can put in the necessary work on the job, but only to impress the boss, climb the corporate ladder or simply get a paycheck. We can take out the garbage, so our spouse won’t be mad at us. We can parent our kids, but discipline them to get them off our backs, or push them hard so we can live vicariously through them. We can even go to church regularly, but more out of a motivation to look good and check a religious box than to actually encounter God and love others.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/fighting-our-demons-james-41-12 aca209c2-9bdf-479d-82f7-d222e58883c2 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 01:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Why do you do what you do? How many of you know we can do all the right things for all the wrong reasons? We can put in the necessary work on the job, but only to impress the boss, climb the corporate ladder or simply get a paycheck. We can take out the garbage, so our spouse won’t be mad at us. We can parent our kids, but discipline them to get them off our backs, or push them hard so we can live vicariously through them. We can even go to church regularly, but more out of a motivation to look good and check a religious box than to actually encounter God and love others.</div> false no “You should know better.” This is a phrase many kids are familiar with, as parents have spoken these words over poor choices for generations. What’s assumed? It’s assumed that the child has information that would have prevented them from making a bad decision.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-the-wise-life-james-313-18- 8c937d72-e0f7-4441-9791-60a31825723f Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">“You should know better.” This is a phrase many kids are familiar with, as parents have spoken these words over poor choices for generations. What’s assumed? It’s assumed that the child has information that would have prevented them from making a bad decision.</div> false no “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Could anything be further from the truth?]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/watch-your-mouth-james-31-12 4ff73659-ebef-41ba-a4bf-bd41fb2dd08f Sun, 10 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Could anything be further from the truth?</div> false no Though the fastest growing religious group is the “nones” (those who identify with no organized religious group) we still hear things like, “You just got to believe!” or “have faith in yourself.” Though faith in institutions, religious groups or authority seems to be waning, the pull to have faith in something or someone (even if it’s self) still seems to exist.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-faith-is-alive-and-active-james-214-26- 9c3cd009-79ad-465f-8ec8-64033272b7f8 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 14:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Though the fastest growing religious group is the “nones” (those who identify with no organized religious group) we still hear things like, “You just got to believe!” or “have faith in yourself.” Though faith in institutions, religious groups or authority seems to be waning, the pull to have faith in something or someone (even if it’s self) still seems to exist.</div> false no No one likes feeling used. A co-worker who only went to you when they needed you. People you thought were friends, until they dropped you when you were no longer useful. Folks who turn to you only in hard times.…It’s a horrible feeling.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/no-playing-favorites-james-21-13 cb220fb1-4ae1-4688-beab-a2efdbe8511b Sun, 25 Feb 2024 14:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">No one likes feeling used. A co-worker who only went to you when they needed you. People you thought were friends, until they dropped you when you were no longer useful. Folks who turn to you only in hard times.…It’s a horrible feeling.</div> false no There is a lot of pain on the other side of "Do What Makes You Feel Good." If we never resist temptation, we'll find ourselves in a world of hurt. If our compass is not our "authentic desires," which are so misleading, then where do we turn to find the best picture of reality from which we can choose to build our lives?]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-faith-as-lifestyle-james-119-27- 067fd0d7-7145-4570-8fe6-135d25b8c5d8 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 14:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">There is a lot of pain on the other side of "Do What Makes You Feel Good." If we never resist temptation, we'll find ourselves in a world of hurt. If our compass is not our "authentic desires," which are so misleading, then where do we turn to find the best picture of reality from which we can choose to build our lives?</div> false no It is in the middle of trials that the temptation of unhealthy things is the strongest. It’s hard to resist the easy way out when it presents itself so alluringly. That extra dessert, that innocent flirtation, that binge shopping trip …surely that will help us escape the pain, right?]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-dealing-with-temptation-james-113-18- 344323ac-69b6-46e9-b7e6-547fbb2abbc2 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 14:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">It is in the middle of trials that the temptation of unhealthy things is the strongest. It’s hard to resist the easy way out when it presents itself so alluringly. That extra dessert, that innocent flirtation, that binge shopping trip …surely that will help us escape the pain, right?</div> false no Winter can be hard. There are usually more cases of counseling in the winter than just about any other season of the year here in New Hampshire. But we can’t wish winter away. It always comes. …so do hard seasons in our lives. They come, whether we like them or not. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have a choice. Struggles and suffering present a fork in the road – they can make us stronger or weaker, depending on how we respond.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/resilient-under-trial-james-11-12 3a49ea6f-698d-499a-99a4-461a928d59f8 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 14:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Winter can be hard. There are usually more cases of counseling in the winter than just about any other season of the year here in New Hampshire. But we can’t wish winter away. It always comes. …so do hard seasons in our lives. They come, whether we like them or not. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have a choice. Struggles and suffering present a fork in the road – they can make us stronger or weaker, depending on how we respond.</div> false no As we wrap up our series “Habits”, we’re going to define what a habit actually is and take an in depth look at godly principles about how to form habits that last and have a lasting effect. In particular, we’re going to look at the life of Daniel, some of his most powerful habits and how he formed them, and discover how they not only changed his life, but also a kingdom.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/habit-forming-principles 8ccdafc9-1a50-4129-8682-be9b8f295669 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 14:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">As we wrap up our series “Habits”, we’re going to define what a habit actually is and take an in depth look at godly principles about how to form habits that last and have a lasting effect. In particular, we’re going to look at the life of Daniel, some of his most powerful habits and how he formed them, and discover how they not only changed his life, but also a kingdom.</div> false no We like to think that we're self-made, independent people, not influenced by peer pressure. The reality is that many of our daily habits are a result of the cultural norms around us. The question is not whether we're influenced by others, but WHO are you most influenced by? And are they helping you become all God has called you to become? Join us and discover the power of habits formed in community.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/habit-forming-in-community ca5950e6-ed38-454a-867c-9f091a20b648 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 14:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">We like to think that we're self-made, independent people, not influenced by peer pressure. The reality is that many of our daily habits are a result of the cultural norms around us. The question is not whether we're influenced by others, but WHO are you most influenced by? And are they helping you become all God has called you to become? Join us and discover the power of habits formed in community.</div> false no Growth is not automatic. It’s hard. Ever wonder why it’s so easy to keep bad habits and so difficult to form good habits? Bad habits almost seem inevitable unless something changes. We know we’re overeating, but we reason, “I’ll work on that later.” We know we’re overspending, but we’ll get back on track in the new year. But odds are we’re going to keep doing the same thing, unless we make some critical changes.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/habits---identity 9a51a00e-237d-4773-9e5e-ea1120bed3c1 Sun, 07 Jan 2024 14:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Growth is not automatic. It’s hard. Ever wonder why it’s so easy to keep bad habits and so difficult to form good habits? Bad habits almost seem inevitable unless something changes. We know we’re overeating, but we reason, “I’ll work on that later.” We know we’re overspending, but we’ll get back on track in the new year. But odds are we’re going to keep doing the same thing, unless we make some critical changes.</div> false no Christmas is upon us and we cannot WAIT for our Christmas Eve Eve celebration! It’s not lost on us that we get to remember the eternity-changing gift God gave us in Jesus’ birth; that God wasn’t expecting us to come to Him …He came to us! And, because of that we’ve been given the free gift of salvation through Jesus. Is there any better news than this?]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/the-vulnerable-luke-736-60 91d6cad8-fbaf-419f-99bb-867b21646479 Sat, 23 Dec 2023 21:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Christmas is upon us and we cannot WAIT for our Christmas Eve Eve celebration! It’s not lost on us that we get to remember the eternity-changing gift God gave us in Jesus’ birth; that God wasn’t expecting us to come to Him …He came to us! And, because of that we’ve been given the free gift of salvation through Jesus. Is there any better news than this?</div> false no We can be invited to a lot of things, particularly in the Christmas season. How we respond to the RSVP typically reveals what we value. If we respond “no,” it most often demonstrates that we found something more important than going.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-the-hungry-luke-1415-24- ea2cd16a-5293-40d0-88b0-5d6ca8c58ea6 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 14:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">We can be invited to a lot of things, particularly in the Christmas season. How we respond to the RSVP typically reveals what we value. If we respond “no,” it most often demonstrates that we found something more important than going.</div> false no Who do you spend time with? In our fast-paced world, we’re not often quick to slow down long enough to simply be with people. When we do, we often meet with people who will somehow enhance our life, or at least provide some reciprocal benefit.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-the-rejected-matthew-1526-28-luke-141-14- f65f1cd7-519d-4c3e-8ef6-ef200a5ad04b Sun, 10 Dec 2023 14:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Who do you spend time with? In our fast-paced world, we’re not often quick to slow down long enough to simply be with people. When we do, we often meet with people who will somehow enhance our life, or at least provide some reciprocal benefit.</div> false no Meals are not just opportunities to get fueled up. They say a lot about what we care about, and who we care about.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-the-unwanted-matthew-99-13--luke-1415-24- 9053d8d5-4421-4863-9876-8b61517fb1b4 Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Meals are not just opportunities to get fueled up. They say a lot about what we care about, and who we care about.</div> false no When we lack gratitude or are actively ungrateful it produces fear and anxiety - because we focus on things we don’t have; it produces a complaining spirit - always dissatisfied; it leaves us drained expecting the worst; and it pushes us away from other people and from God. Join us and discover how to praise God for the amazing gifts that He has made available to us and commit to living a life of gratitude.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/a-life-of-gratitude-psalm-103 03792cf0-5fd6-4e61-94cc-fe29437053fe Sun, 26 Nov 2023 14:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">When we lack gratitude or are actively ungrateful it produces fear and anxiety - because we focus on things we don’t have; it produces a complaining spirit - always dissatisfied; it leaves us drained expecting the worst; and it pushes us away from other people and from God. Join us and discover how to praise God for the amazing gifts that He has made available to us and commit to living a life of gratitude.</div> false no As we conclude our series, we’re going to talk about the permanent space being “A Place for Training and Sending.” We tend to take the path of least resistance. But growth never happens without resistance. The key is committing to the right kind of resistance.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/initiative-4-a-place-for-training--sending-pledge-sunday-2-timothy-22 bebe092e-8b05-40fc-a051-fa0dc8070edf Sun, 19 Nov 2023 14:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">As we conclude our series, we’re going to talk about the permanent space being “A Place for Training and Sending.” We tend to take the path of least resistance. But growth never happens without resistance. The key is committing to the right kind of resistance.</div> false no As we continue in our series, “Keys to the Kingdom,” we want to cast a vision for what multicultural, multi-ethnic partnership could look like. Martin Luther King Jr. once quipped that Sunday mornings at 11am were the most segregated hour of the week in America, and this segregation has turned many away from the faith over the decades.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/initiative-3-a-place-for-multi-ethnic-multi-cultural-impact-eph-2 344bdd38-bc93-4475-b826-ea6641d84b89 Sun, 12 Nov 2023 15:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">As we continue in our series, “Keys to the Kingdom,” we want to cast a vision for what multicultural, multi-ethnic partnership could look like. Martin Luther King Jr. once quipped that Sunday mornings at 11am were the most segregated hour of the week in America, and this segregation has turned many away from the faith over the decades.</div> false no If you’ve ever watched kids unwrap Christmas presents, it’s amazing to watch the raw, unfiltered joy they can display. But that joy can so quickly turn into a jealous “Mine! You can’t have it!” attitude towards any sibling who wants it. Though grumpy attitudes, entitlement, and isolation were never the intention of the gift giver, it can often be the result if the child is not coached.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/initiative-2---a-place-for-the-community-acts-6 101dc72b-f488-40d1-bd7d-1d15d57fccf0 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">If you’ve ever watched kids unwrap Christmas presents, it’s amazing to watch the raw, unfiltered joy they can display. But that joy can so quickly turn into a jealous “Mine! You can’t have it!” attitude towards any sibling who wants it. Though grumpy attitudes, entitlement, and isolation were never the intention of the gift giver, it can often be the result if the child is not coached.</div> false no We all long for a sense of home. A sense of rootedness, stability, belonging and permanence. It’s innate to the human condition.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/a-place-called-home-1-kings-822 7ee470a2-da26-471e-9c0a-cb3d0f39b5f1 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">We all long for a sense of home. A sense of rootedness, stability, belonging and permanence. It’s innate to the human condition.</div> false no We all want amazing things to happen in our lives, but they often don’t come without great sacrifice. We believe God wants to do amazing things through The Well in the years to come, but He’s inviting us first to great sacrifice to see it happen]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/the-privilege-of-contribution-1-chronicles-2914-19 a5970271-ab18-4d6f-81db-145e189ccb57 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">We all want amazing things to happen in our lives, but they often don’t come without great sacrifice. We believe God wants to do amazing things through The Well in the years to come, but He’s inviting us first to great sacrifice to see it happen</div> false no Time to Step in... We all want to see amazing things happen in our lives. But are we prepared to take the plunge that will prepare us for those amazing things? Risk-taking is not something we naturally gravitate towards, but miracles don’t often come on the other side of safe.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/the-power-of-faith-joshua-3 97dea8ef-920b-4f69-b9cc-fa294a04adfc Sun, 15 Oct 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Time to Step in... We all want to see amazing things happen in our lives. But are we prepared to take the plunge that will prepare us for those amazing things? Risk-taking is not something we naturally gravitate towards, but miracles don’t often come on the other side of safe.</div> false no What are you afraid of? Some of the top fears in our world today continue to be similar themes from years past: fear of failure, financial insecurity, disapproval, public speaking, loss of loved ones, and death. We could all relate to at least one of these.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/the-barrier-of-fear-numbers-13-14 8521bfd9-137b-4017-94bd-6bc1c76ba810 Sun, 08 Oct 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">What are you afraid of? Some of the top fears in our world today continue to be similar themes from years past: fear of failure, financial insecurity, disapproval, public speaking, loss of loved ones, and death. We could all relate to at least one of these.</div> false no You remember getting your first car? Might have been a total junker, but it was YOUR car. And the most empowering first moment? …when you were handed the keys. Taking hold of the keys meant it was now yours.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-access--authority-matthew-1619- a351e49f-7629-43ad-b4b9-927f8de0bdef Sun, 01 Oct 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">You remember getting your first car? Might have been a total junker, but it was YOUR car. And the most empowering first moment? …when you were handed the keys. Taking hold of the keys meant it was now yours.</div> false no Have you heard of the Good Samaritan law? It's "a legal principle that protects people who offer reasonable assistance to those who are injured, ill, in peril, or incapacitated." Its purpose is to take away any hesitation to help based on fear of being sued or prosecuted for unintentional injury or wrongful death.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/gods-love-and-ours-jonah-41-11 434e6c4b-5ca8-419a-93f5-2c0453c29adb Sun, 24 Sep 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Have you heard of the Good Samaritan law? It's "a legal principle that protects people who offer reasonable assistance to those who are injured, ill, in peril, or incapacitated." Its purpose is to take away any hesitation to help based on fear of being sued or prosecuted for unintentional injury or wrongful death.</div> false no As a kid, one of the ways we grow up is trying new things. We try new steps as we learn to walk, try new food as we learn to expand our pallet, we interact with new people as we expand our social skills, and try new sports as we explore our passions, athletic ability and team building.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/the-mercy-of-wrath-31-10 2965a755-cb34-4ea9-90d7-bb2f74e99421 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">As a kid, one of the ways we grow up is trying new things. We try new steps as we learn to walk, try new food as we learn to expand our pallet, we interact with new people as we expand our social skills, and try new sports as we explore our passions, athletic ability and team building.</div> false no We love to highlight those who made it to the top quickly and seemingly with ease. Failure rarely appeals to us but could it be one of our greatest gifts?]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-rediscovering-grace-117-210 13885d54-ba24-48f7-9eaf-b7fcb01ece63 Sun, 10 Sep 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">We love to highlight those who made it to the top quickly and seemingly with ease. Failure rarely appeals to us but could it be one of our greatest gifts?</div> false no Ever felt ignored? Unwanted?…not a fun feeling. That feeling alone can make us not ever want to go back to the environments or people who made us feel that way.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/before-a-watching-world-jonah-14-16 87c2353b-e168-4256-9355-197d6a9e833e Sun, 03 Sep 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Ever felt ignored? Unwanted?…not a fun feeling. That feeling alone can make us not ever want to go back to the environments or people who made us feel that way.</div> false no Phubbing. Heard of it? It’s defined as follows: “the practice of ignoring one's companion or companions in order to pay attention to one's phone or other mobile device.” Many identify it as the symptom behind ignored relationships, loneliness, anxiety, and even reckless driving and accidents.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/runaway-believer-jonah-11-4 896b6641-9550-4735-ab19-7dea10faeba2 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Phubbing. Heard of it? It’s defined as follows: “the practice of ignoring one's companion or companions in order to pay attention to one's phone or other mobile device.” Many identify it as the symptom behind ignored relationships, loneliness, anxiety, and even reckless driving and accidents.</div> false no In the Western world, we live with an inordinate amount of abundance and convenience, historically speaking. When asked “Do you need anything?” Many of us often respond, “I'm all set, thanks.” And it may be true of many of us when it comes to our physical needs.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-relentlessly-growing-revelation-314-22 93fa13f3-3515-47d5-95e4-dbced0d7d2a2 Sun, 20 Aug 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">In the Western world, we live with an inordinate amount of abundance and convenience, historically speaking. When asked “Do you need anything?” Many of us often respond, “I'm all set, thanks.” And it may be true of many of us when it comes to our physical needs.</div> false no Why do we tend to quit so easily? Or simply look for escape from our challenges instead of dealing with them? You were going strong in your budgeting, eating, or reading rhythms …until you weren’t. And as excited as you once were, now you’re not only discouraged but feeling defeated.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/enduring-legacy-revelation-37-13- 5c8a28e2-75fa-4df3-a1e3-2e712c5bff0b Sun, 13 Aug 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Why do we tend to quit so easily? Or simply look for escape from our challenges instead of dealing with them? You were going strong in your budgeting, eating, or reading rhythms …until you weren’t. And as excited as you once were, now you’re not only discouraged but feeling defeated.</div> false no Are you alive or just going through the motions? Zombies have become popular in our culture since the show The Walking Dead became popular. Zombies walk around and eat. From a distance they can appear alive but they really are dead.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/alive-or-dead-revelation-31-6 23a3daf7-a31d-441d-9718-6c21416a3af8 Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Are you alive or just going through the motions? Zombies have become popular in our culture since the show The Walking Dead became popular. Zombies walk around and eat. From a distance they can appear alive but they really are dead.</div> false no What’s the big deal? If it makes me happy and it’s not harming anyone, who cares? Why can’t we all just get along? These questions are some of the most central questions around our American culture today when it comes to faith and sexuality. Tolerance is considered by many to be the main virtue.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-sexually-sane-revelation-218-29- 66a64e2f-cfe6-4def-80c5-866b13a15696 Sun, 30 Jul 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">What’s the big deal? If it makes me happy and it’s not harming anyone, who cares? Why can’t we all just get along? These questions are some of the most central questions around our American culture today when it comes to faith and sexuality. Tolerance is considered by many to be the main virtue.</div> false no Compromise can be a good or bad thing. We teach our kids to make compromises with each other to help negotiate the best way to live together. Peace often involves compromise.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-truth-un-compromised-revelation-212-17- 176cccdf-acf8-4508-a896-eb5a20db9899 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Compromise can be a good or bad thing. We teach our kids to make compromises with each other to help negotiate the best way to live together. Peace often involves compromise.</div> false no "Hey you are going to suffer because of your faith in Jesus" is not the most attractive message for those who are not part of the church and can be a bitter pill to swallow for those of us inside the church.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/suffering-well-revelation-28-11 1c4040de-06d7-4842-950d-72e88d6fd377 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">"Hey you are going to suffer because of your faith in Jesus" is not the most attractive message for those who are not part of the church and can be a bitter pill to swallow for those of us inside the church.</div> false no Why church? Why does the church exist? Why does it matter? Why should people be a part of a local church…. These are great questions that many people are asking in our post-Christian culture. Both Christians and non-Christians alike.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/love-and-be-loved-revelation-21-7 f46ebe52-ac9a-4538-acd1-376db95b48a0 Sun, 09 Jul 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Why church? Why does the church exist? Why does it matter? Why should people be a part of a local church…. These are great questions that many people are asking in our post-Christian culture. Both Christians and non-Christians alike.</div> false no Ignoring real warning signs can have devastating consequences. Look no further than the hubris of Stockton Rush and the catastrophe of the Titan sub, who ignored all warnings and lawsuits aimed at its fatally faulty design. ]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-lead-us-not-into-temptation-matthew-613- 8d4154ab-53d5-4746-83be-cb6576159595 Sun, 02 Jul 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Ignoring real warning signs can have devastating consequences. Look no further than the hubris of Stockton Rush and the catastrophe of the Titan sub, who ignored all warnings and lawsuits aimed at its fatally faulty design. </div> false no Ever seen a kid who was angry and content to be so? “I’m grumpy and I’m gonna stay grumpy!” It’s almost comical to watch and it doesn’t do anything good for their emotional, mental, or relational well-being. Yet their resistance to let it go is strong.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-forgive-us-matthew-612- 2b00d97c-beb6-418c-8574-03fea61dca1b Sun, 25 Jun 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Ever seen a kid who was angry and content to be so? “I’m grumpy and I’m gonna stay grumpy!” It’s almost comical to watch and it doesn’t do anything good for their emotional, mental, or relational well-being. Yet their resistance to let it go is strong.</div> false no Are you the kind of person that goes to the grocery store often to get what you need each day or do you go to the grocery store occasionally and stock up on the things that you will need for the coming weeks? I do a little bit of both. Obviously stuff that doesn't last long like fresh fruits and vegetables need to be bought often. But staples like cereal, cooking oil, paper goods, etc... I try and stock up on so I don't need to worry about having them for awhile. Our shopping behavior is based on how we can provide for our daily needs. Sometimes its day by day, other times its week by week or month by month. As we continue our new series Praying Like Jesus and diving into the Lord's Prayer, we get to the line "Give us today our daily bread." What exactly does Jesus mean when he tells us to pray to God for our daily needs? What's the point if we are almost always able to provide for ourselves what we need to survive?]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-give-us-today-matthew-611- 769fe1e1-c542-40c5-b25e-8ffd01d1d960 Sun, 18 Jun 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Are you the kind of person that goes to the grocery store often to get what you need each day or do you go to the grocery store occasionally and stock up on the things that you will need for the coming weeks? I do a little bit of both. Obviously stuff that doesn't last long like fresh fruits and vegetables need to be bought often. But staples like cereal, cooking oil, paper goods, etc... I try and stock up on so I don't need to worry about having them for awhile. Our shopping behavior is based on how we can provide for our daily needs. Sometimes its day by day, other times its week by week or month by month. As we continue our new series Praying Like Jesus and diving into the Lord's Prayer, we get to the line "Give us today our daily bread." What exactly does Jesus mean when he tells us to pray to God for our daily needs? What's the point if we are almost always able to provide for ourselves what we need to survive?</div> false no If you’ve ever watched a 5 year old soccer game, it’s pretty entertaining. Often they just form a pack around the soccer ball and lose track of where they’re supposed to go. It’s not uncommon for a kid or two to start taking the ball in the opposite direction and attempt to score on their own goal. Any sideline viewer can legitimately ask, “What team are these kids playing for? And which direction are they supposed to go?”]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-thy-kingdom-come-matthew-610- 4267c635-322f-4ef6-9259-83103bd285d6 Sun, 11 Jun 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">If you’ve ever watched a 5 year old soccer game, it’s pretty entertaining. Often they just form a pack around the soccer ball and lose track of where they’re supposed to go. It’s not uncommon for a kid or two to start taking the ball in the opposite direction and attempt to score on their own goal. Any sideline viewer can legitimately ask, “What team are these kids playing for? And which direction are they supposed to go?”</div> false no Odds are, you do pray. The vast majority of people admit to doing so recently, even atheists (no joke!). The question really is not whether or not you do, but what does it look like? And is it satisfying? Effective? Powerful?]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/our-father-matthew-67-9 980defdc-4e2d-4a62-9bf3-cf60455f26e7 Sun, 04 Jun 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Odds are, you do pray. The vast majority of people admit to doing so recently, even atheists (no joke!). The question really is not whether or not you do, but what does it look like? And is it satisfying? Effective? Powerful?</div> false no Summer is coming! Most of you are probably excited, maybe some of you are dreading it but no matter what, it's coming! Summer is a built in time every year to get away, to take time off of work, to go on vacation, to see distant family, to enjoy, rest and restore. It’s ok to check out a bit from work and school and the normal daily stresses but if we check out from God and his Church this Summer we will find ourselves going into the Fall stressed, discouraged, tired and disconnected.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/stay-connected---colossians-19-12 5ec69faa-4f07-46a4-b5ac-0c073187b2e7 Sun, 28 May 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Summer is coming! Most of you are probably excited, maybe some of you are dreading it but no matter what, it's coming! Summer is a built in time every year to get away, to take time off of work, to go on vacation, to see distant family, to enjoy, rest and restore. It’s ok to check out a bit from work and school and the normal daily stresses but if we check out from God and his Church this Summer we will find ourselves going into the Fall stressed, discouraged, tired and disconnected.</div> false no “Where am I headed? What’s next for me? And who am I really?” are all questions we can wrestle with as we contemplate our place in this world. These questions can leave us questioning ourselves and our future and leave us restless.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/future-peace---isaiah-116-9-revelation-211-4 1ece9cf8-7621-454c-a9c5-26b0a637671e Sun, 21 May 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">“Where am I headed? What’s next for me? And who am I really?” are all questions we can wrestle with as we contemplate our place in this world. These questions can leave us questioning ourselves and our future and leave us restless.</div> false no The world is not a safe place. Turn on the news and you’ll find ample evidence. Every time we walk out the door, we take a step of calculated risk. Nothing’s guaranteed. This is the stuff that can fuel anxiety. And no matter how much progress we can make in science, economy, or technology to mitigate risk, none of these by themselves can kill anxiety.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/mental-peace---isaiah-26---mothers-day 500d9af6-ea42-442b-8f67-65e996c3807a Sun, 14 May 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">The world is not a safe place. Turn on the news and you’ll find ample evidence. Every time we walk out the door, we take a step of calculated risk. Nothing’s guaranteed. This is the stuff that can fuel anxiety. And no matter how much progress we can make in science, economy, or technology to mitigate risk, none of these by themselves can kill anxiety.</div> false no Death is not a pleasant subject to talk about. Most of us avoid it if we can. In our “pursuit of happiness” it rarely hits the “can’t wait to talk about it” list. Yet the chances of mortality are 100% for all of us.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-rest-in-peace---matthew-1028- 63022316-1530-4466-979c-52b1c034898f Sun, 07 May 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Death is not a pleasant subject to talk about. Most of us avoid it if we can. In our “pursuit of happiness” it rarely hits the “can’t wait to talk about it” list. Yet the chances of mortality are 100% for all of us.</div> false no Our individualistic, western culture has trained us to keep our faith private and to merely coexist with others, as if what we believed most did not really truly matter in public life. But is that true? Should we keep what’s most sacred to us, truths we believe go beyond personal preference and choice, to ourselves?]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-sharing-disruptive-peace---1-peter-315- 2a79e409-b4cd-4ddc-9def-a67d9bb3bf54 Sun, 30 Apr 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Our individualistic, western culture has trained us to keep our faith private and to merely coexist with others, as if what we believed most did not really truly matter in public life. But is that true? Should we keep what’s most sacred to us, truths we believe go beyond personal preference and choice, to ourselves?</div> false no But what if you’ve got someone in your life who is …toxic? They’ve consistently abused your time, your energy, your resources, etc. and they do not show any signs of any healthy choices or care for you or others. What do you do with people like that?]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/disruptive-peace---boundaries-of-peace---matthew-76 967be9ed-15e0-4bf0-94f9-4a17388893e7 Sun, 23 Apr 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">But what if you’ve got someone in your life who is …toxic? They’ve consistently abused your time, your energy, your resources, etc. and they do not show any signs of any healthy choices or care for you or others. What do you do with people like that?</div> false no Every relationship has conflicts, disagreements and sometimes all out wars. How we handle those conflicts will determine the quality of those relationships. Whether they die or whether they not only survive but thrive.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/disruptive-peace---war--peace-in-my-relationships---john-8- c28922b1-17f8-4472-8ae1-e3644ae3b635 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Every relationship has conflicts, disagreements and sometimes all out wars. How we handle those conflicts will determine the quality of those relationships. Whether they die or whether they not only survive but thrive.</div> false no This Easter Sunday we're celebrating the RISEN SAVIOR who changed everything for us! Join us as we launch our Disruptive Peace series. We're going to be inviting everyone to welcome the disruptive peace of God into their lives, refusing to settle for false peace and learning to deal with what's hard to find - the lasting peace we desire. This week we move to two services -- 9:00am and 10:45am--Invite a friend and join us at 27 Burke St.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/soul---deep-peace---matthew-281-15--easter 3561d821-e3d4-41ce-ae09-123bad13c9c8 Sun, 09 Apr 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">This Easter Sunday we're celebrating the RISEN SAVIOR who changed everything for us! Join us as we launch our Disruptive Peace series. We're going to be inviting everyone to welcome the disruptive peace of God into their lives, refusing to settle for false peace and learning to deal with what's hard to find - the lasting peace we desire. This week we move to two services -- 9:00am and 10:45am--Invite a friend and join us at 27 Burke St.</div> false no What do you do when life is not what you expected? We thought marriage would be better, or at least easier. We thought parenting wouldn’t be so difficult. It gets infinitely harder when there is loss involved, loss of loved ones, loss of hopes and dreams, loss of health, etc. When we go through these unexpected disappointments or losses in life it is easy to look at God and wonder, “If you real, where are you? If you’re good, why is this happening?]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/palm-sunday e758d5ff-8d96-46ff-808a-f6437a8e2ffa Sun, 02 Apr 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">What do you do when life is not what you expected? We thought marriage would be better, or at least easier. We thought parenting wouldn’t be so difficult. It gets infinitely harder when there is loss involved, loss of loved ones, loss of hopes and dreams, loss of health, etc. When we go through these unexpected disappointments or losses in life it is easy to look at God and wonder, “If you real, where are you? If you’re good, why is this happening?</div> false no Let's be honest-we all like being liked. We love being loved. And with very few exceptions, we tend to avoid conflict at all costs. But what if the story we were created for, the life that is TRULY life, runs counter to the culture we find ourselves surrounded by? How will we react when pressure, resistance, and conflict arrive at our doorstep? Do we panic? Rage? Wave the white flag of surrender?]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/anchored---living-in-the-lions-den---daniel-6 3170cb01-496c-4a26-ae36-4a68a3d9933b Sun, 26 Mar 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Let's be honest-we all like being liked. We love being loved. And with very few exceptions, we tend to avoid conflict at all costs. But what if the story we were created for, the life that is TRULY life, runs counter to the culture we find ourselves surrounded by? How will we react when pressure, resistance, and conflict arrive at our doorstep? Do we panic? Rage? Wave the white flag of surrender?</div> false no “Should have known better.” Not a fun phrase to utter. Mostly because it comes on the other side of a bad decision. Sometimes a reckless decision. It’s said not when the information was lacking, or the opportunity to make a different decision was lacking. It’s said when all that was in place, and a poor decision was STILL made. Lot of pain on the other side of that statement. Should you know better? Are there decisions you’re about to make that will leave you saying this?]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/anchored---the-writing-on-the-wall---daniel-5 eacc1ec4-c8ce-4819-8d4f-31627eac42e6 Sun, 19 Mar 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">“Should have known better.” Not a fun phrase to utter. Mostly because it comes on the other side of a bad decision. Sometimes a reckless decision. It’s said not when the information was lacking, or the opportunity to make a different decision was lacking. It’s said when all that was in place, and a poor decision was STILL made. Lot of pain on the other side of that statement. Should you know better? Are there decisions you’re about to make that will leave you saying this?</div> false no Many people in our culture have increasingly found themselves more and more distanced from organized religion. Who’s to blame them? Church-going people of faith are often portrayed as naive, bigoted, narrow-minded, anti-science, and other negative things. …and then there are those who call themselves Christians who back up these sentiments with the hateful things they say and their lifestyles that look no different from anyone else in our polarized, divided world. The result is an increasing polarization between those who wonder why the church would have any relevant value in their lives and those who are feeling threatened by secular culture. The question is not how to make religious gatherings relevant again, but how do real followers of Jesus reveal how incredible Jesus' life actually is and become so anchored in their faith in Him that nothing rocks their soul or their life of love for a world in need? Find out in our new series “Anchored” discovering how to develop a secure faith in a restless world. You may just find that the deep security we have in Jesus may propel us to a certain quality of life that will in turn grab the attention of a skeptical world.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/anchored---humble-pie---daniel-4 d14c1f1d-fb29-46b7-89cd-f1e5e2a93f27 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 13:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Many people in our culture have increasingly found themselves more and more distanced from organized religion. Who’s to blame them? Church-going people of faith are often portrayed as naive, bigoted, narrow-minded, anti-science, and other negative things. …and then there are those who call themselves Christians who back up these sentiments with the hateful things they say and their lifestyles that look no different from anyone else in our polarized, divided world. The result is an increasing polarization between those who wonder why the church would have any relevant value in their lives and those who are feeling threatened by secular culture. The question is not how to make religious gatherings relevant again, but how do real followers of Jesus reveal how incredible Jesus' life actually is and become so anchored in their faith in Him that nothing rocks their soul or their life of love for a world in need? Find out in our new series “Anchored” discovering how to develop a secure faith in a restless world. You may just find that the deep security we have in Jesus may propel us to a certain quality of life that will in turn grab the attention of a skeptical world.</div> false no A little wind can blow a ship off course if it’s not ruthlessly directed by a compass and if the rutter isn’t holding steady to the course. Though many followers of Jesus might hold to certain doctrinal beliefs that doesn’t necessarily translate to a convicted lifestyle, as many professing Christians show no statistical difference in lifestyle areas such as gambling, getting drunk, lying, divorce, etc. Could it be that we think we’re heading in the right direction, but the wind has blown us off course because we’ve forgotten our compass and lost our rutter?]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/anchored---living-by-conviction---daniel-3 6c80db69-03b0-43dc-9bba-e3d4ff6bb95f Sun, 05 Mar 2023 14:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">A little wind can blow a ship off course if it’s not ruthlessly directed by a compass and if the rutter isn’t holding steady to the course. Though many followers of Jesus might hold to certain doctrinal beliefs that doesn’t necessarily translate to a convicted lifestyle, as many professing Christians show no statistical difference in lifestyle areas such as gambling, getting drunk, lying, divorce, etc. Could it be that we think we’re heading in the right direction, but the wind has blown us off course because we’ve forgotten our compass and lost our rutter?</div> false no We wouldn’t trust our life on a ship that wasn’t seaworthy but we often trust our life to a kingdom that is not life-worthy. Puffing is a practice where exaggerated commendations are made for promotional purposes. Like any good salesman our culture will "puff" up what it's trying to get us to commit our life to. Not really lying but not telling us the truth either.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/-anchored---fading-vs-lasting---daniel-230-49- f408a067-a269-4ad8-98a7-73e7e07c18bc Sun, 26 Feb 2023 14:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">We wouldn’t trust our life on a ship that wasn’t seaworthy but we often trust our life to a kingdom that is not life-worthy. Puffing is a practice where exaggerated commendations are made for promotional purposes. Like any good salesman our culture will "puff" up what it's trying to get us to commit our life to. Not really lying but not telling us the truth either.</div> false no If you recently saw the Super Bowl you know that one of the main draws are the commercials. Companies spend, on average, roughly $7 million on a 30-second commercial. Why?? Digital Marketers estimate that the average American sees between 4,000 to 10,000 ads per day. And they all have one goal: to monetize your attention. Because they know that if they can hold your attention, they can steer your affections.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/anchored-empty-promises---daniel-21-29 3f2eab66-badf-4961-a9ff-5fea19ac54d3 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 14:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">If you recently saw the Super Bowl you know that one of the main draws are the commercials. Companies spend, on average, roughly $7 million on a 30-second commercial. Why?? Digital Marketers estimate that the average American sees between 4,000 to 10,000 ads per day. And they all have one goal: to monetize your attention. Because they know that if they can hold your attention, they can steer your affections.</div> false no Many people in our culture have increasingly found themselves more and more distanced from organized religion. Who’s to blame them? Church-going people of faith are often portrayed as naive, bigoted, narrow-minded, anti-science, and other negative things. …and then there are those who call themselves Christians who back up these sentiments with the hateful things they say and their lifestyles that look no different from anyone else in our polarized, divided world.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/anchored-faith-for-exiles---daniel-1 e21e0f94-7f68-44d8-a28e-dcc229a66252 Sun, 12 Feb 2023 14:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Many people in our culture have increasingly found themselves more and more distanced from organized religion. Who’s to blame them? Church-going people of faith are often portrayed as naive, bigoted, narrow-minded, anti-science, and other negative things. …and then there are those who call themselves Christians who back up these sentiments with the hateful things they say and their lifestyles that look no different from anyone else in our polarized, divided world.</div> false no Ever forgotten why something was important to you over time? Could be that you started your job because of a passion, but it’s become monotonous. Maybe your marriage started as a flame, and now it’s a flicker. For many, passion can easily be replaced by survival, as we experience low-to-mid level anxiety at a constant simmer.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/vision-who-we-are d758fda5-187d-47c7-8715-23630043604b Sun, 08 Jan 2023 14:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Ever forgotten why something was important to you over time? Could be that you started your job because of a passion, but it’s become monotonous. Maybe your marriage started as a flame, and now it’s a flicker. For many, passion can easily be replaced by survival, as we experience low-to-mid level anxiety at a constant simmer.</div> false no We’re going to talk about how to have the BEST SEX EVER. Sex is not something the church often talks about, particularly in a positive light. But God invented it! And He has an awesome plan for it. Sometimes we don’t stay away from broken expressions of sexuality until we know how good God designed it to be ...when we engage it within His good framework.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/modern-sexuality-marriage-and-sex 86252d98-0695-47c7-b804-4c5d11998605 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 14:00:00 GMT <div data-html="true">We’re going to talk about how to have the BEST SEX EVER. Sex is not something the church often talks about, particularly in a positive light. But God invented it! And He has an awesome plan for it. Sometimes we don’t stay away from broken expressions of sexuality until we know how good God designed it to be ...when we engage it within His good framework.</div> false no Ah, marriage!! The pinnacle of relationships, right!? Two best friends, falling in love, and choosing to spend the rest of their lives together. Except divorce rates are still incredibly high, marriage ages are getting higher and marriage rates are getting lower. It's not hard to see marriage is not easy. In the complicated realm of marriage, how do we find the resources to start and develop healthy marriages?]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/its-complicated-un-complicate-marriage 2f95b158-7864-4013-86a7-db9e04942eff Sun, 23 Feb 2020 20:13:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Ah, marriage!! The pinnacle of relationships, right!? Two best friends, falling in love, and choosing to spend the rest of their lives together. Except divorce rates are still incredibly high, marriage ages are getting higher and marriage rates are getting lower. It's not hard to see marriage is not easy. In the complicated realm of marriage, how do we find the resources to start and develop healthy marriages?</div> false no As December days get shorter, the beautiful Christmas lights we experience this time of year are not just fun...they can seem essential to keep us going. The darker the times get, the more we need light. Each Sunday this month in our series "Christmas UnBoxed" we will unwrap a gift from Jesus to change our life and our holiday season.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/christmas-unboxed-the-gift-of-light edf9df11-7145-4268-addd-3165ef2b0df8 Sun, 08 Dec 2019 20:23:00 GMT <div data-html="true">As December days get shorter, the beautiful Christmas lights we experience this time of year are not just fun...they can seem essential to keep us going. The darker the times get, the more we need light. Each Sunday this month in our series "Christmas UnBoxed" we will unwrap a gift from Jesus to change our life and our holiday season.</div> false no December is here! Join us as we start our new series, Christmas Unboxed.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/christmas-unboxed-the-gift-of-grace 2dab7238-16a1-4055-9a83-fae143fed369 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 21:37:00 GMT <div data-html="true">December is here! Join us as we start our new series, Christmas Unboxed.</div> false no Ever felt like you couldn’t go to church because you “don’t have all your stuff together?” Or maybe God couldn’t love you? Think again in this series, because you might be JUST the person Jesus was looking to hang with.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/no-perfect-people-allowed-john-1-doubters-wanted 962d3ef7-0d66-4446-a4fb-9d8d45203def Sun, 24 Nov 2019 20:56:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Ever felt like you couldn’t go to church because you “don’t have all your stuff together?” Or maybe God couldn’t love you? Think again in this series, because you might be JUST the person Jesus was looking to hang with.</div> false no Ever felt like you couldn’t go to church because you “don’t have all your stuff together?” Or maybe God couldn’t love you? Think again in this series, because you might be JUST the person Jesus was looking to hang with.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/no-perfect-people-allowed-john-4-imperfect-on-purpose 29ff003d-c376-4ae5-9e6d-e0431920080b Sun, 17 Nov 2019 20:09:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Ever felt like you couldn’t go to church because you “don’t have all your stuff together?” Or maybe God couldn’t love you? Think again in this series, because you might be JUST the person Jesus was looking to hang with.</div> false no Ever felt like you couldn’t go to church because you “don’t have all your stuff together?” Or maybe God couldn’t love you? Think again in this series, because you might be JUST the person Jesus was looking to hang with.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/no-perfect-people-allowed-matthew-99-13 9c52c05e-7084-40a1-8e19-627a3166094e Sun, 03 Nov 2019 21:20:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Ever felt like you couldn’t go to church because you “don’t have all your stuff together?” Or maybe God couldn’t love you? Think again in this series, because you might be JUST the person Jesus was looking to hang with.</div> false no What you see is not all there is. The Bible says, "We are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world..." (Eph 6:12, NLT). Join us as we study spiritual warfare, angels, demons and the Holy Spirit. Together we'll uncover the Supernatural.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/supernatural-waging-spiritual-warfare f028d333-b916-446c-aff5-a46b536bab1c Sun, 27 Oct 2019 19:16:00 GMT <div data-html="true">What you see is not all there is. The Bible says, "We are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world..." (Eph 6:12, NLT). Join us as we study spiritual warfare, angels, demons and the Holy Spirit. Together we'll uncover the Supernatural.</div> false no What you see is not all there is. The Bible says, "We are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world..." (Eph 6:12, NLT). Join us as we study spiritual warfare, angels, demons and the Holy Spirit. Together we'll uncover the Supernatural.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/supernatural-demon-possession a3ab5c4b-e3dd-4495-83f0-d19af5e31c85 Sun, 13 Oct 2019 19:33:00 GMT <div data-html="true">What you see is not all there is. The Bible says, "We are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world..." (Eph 6:12, NLT). Join us as we study spiritual warfare, angels, demons and the Holy Spirit. Together we'll uncover the Supernatural.</div> false no Is there any hope? We can't help but ask this question when we get the doc's phone call, when we get fired, when our past haunts us, or a family member dies. Where do we turn when the chips are down? If God is capable of healing us, why does He not do it? Find out where real hope lies as we explore Jesus' power in this new series Hope In The Dark.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/hope-in-the-dark-do-you-see-what-i-see 89e6fea2-d278-4c4d-81ce-410c4b497422 Sun, 06 Oct 2019 20:15:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Is there any hope? We can't help but ask this question when we get the doc's phone call, when we get fired, when our past haunts us, or a family member dies. Where do we turn when the chips are down? If God is capable of healing us, why does He not do it? Find out where real hope lies as we explore Jesus' power in this new series Hope In The Dark.</div> false no Is there any hope? We can't help but ask this question when we get the doc's phone call, when we get fired, when our past haunts us, or a family member dies. Where do we turn when the chips are down? If God is capable of healing us, why does He not do it? Find out where real hope lies as we explore Jesus' power in this new series Hope In The Dark.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/hope-in-the-dark-forgiveness 5e5c9ddd-50e8-4af7-aa21-142af81678c6 Sun, 29 Sep 2019 20:37:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Is there any hope? We can't help but ask this question when we get the doc's phone call, when we get fired, when our past haunts us, or a family member dies. Where do we turn when the chips are down? If God is capable of healing us, why does He not do it? Find out where real hope lies as we explore Jesus' power in this new series Hope In The Dark.</div> false no Is there any hope? We can't help but ask this question when we get the doc's phone call, when we get fired, when our past haunts us, or a family member dies. Where do we turn when the chips are down? If God is capable of healing us, why does He not do it? Find out where real hope lies as we explore Jesus' power in this new series Hope In The Dark.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/hope-in-the-dark-fear 452443a2-5d7f-4e45-9f6a-03e1db031cad Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:35:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Is there any hope? We can't help but ask this question when we get the doc's phone call, when we get fired, when our past haunts us, or a family member dies. Where do we turn when the chips are down? If God is capable of healing us, why does He not do it? Find out where real hope lies as we explore Jesus' power in this new series Hope In The Dark.</div> false no We've all wanted to start new habits only to find certain excuses more convenient. "I can't go to the gym today, I'm too busy," or "I know I shouldn't eat that donut, but I don't want to be rude to the party host." What's your excuse? Is it possible that we've made excuses in our faith life that prevent us from experiencing ALL that God has for us? Find out here and how to fight our excuses by going ALL IN.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/all-in---eliminating-excuses 758d1e56-9a03-4b0b-a0b5-b0f1416ce3e8 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:55:00 GMT <div data-html="true">We've all wanted to start new habits only to find certain excuses more convenient. "I can't go to the gym today, I'm too busy," or "I know I shouldn't eat that donut, but I don't want to be rude to the party host." What's your excuse? Is it possible that we've made excuses in our faith life that prevent us from experiencing ALL that God has for us? Find out here and how to fight our excuses by going ALL IN.</div> false no Life is full of all kinds of people, those we love, like, and those who really rub us the wrong way. How do we live with, care for, deal with, and even learn to love #thosepeople?]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/those-people-dealing-with-toxic-people ad6a1d12-cf73-402a-bb68-f3f5d8d126bd Sun, 23 Jun 2019 19:30:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Life is full of all kinds of people, those we love, like, and those who really rub us the wrong way. How do we live with, care for, deal with, and even learn to love #thosepeople?</div> false no Explore with us as we face the top questions skeptics ask.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/the-problem-of-god-the-reliability-of-scripture 10b06b8a-1f9c-492a-acab-11dedd70b056 Sun, 09 Jun 2019 20:44:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Explore with us as we face the top questions skeptics ask.</div> false no Life is full of all kinds of people, those we love, like, and those who really rub us the wrong way. How do we live with, care for, deal with, and even learn to love #thosepeople?]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/those-people-judging-others af86a625-4daa-4d36-b13f-985c64f083ff Sun, 02 Jun 2019 19:35:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Life is full of all kinds of people, those we love, like, and those who really rub us the wrong way. How do we live with, care for, deal with, and even learn to love #thosepeople?</div> false no Our culture is media and technology saturated, and if we're not careful it can run our lives. Find out how to put technology in its proper place and reclaim the life God designed us to live in a world of devices.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/unplugged-wisdom-vs-information 5c66d272-8453-4d13-a109-4f111285eebd Sun, 26 May 2019 20:34:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Our culture is media and technology saturated, and if we're not careful it can run our lives. Find out how to put technology in its proper place and reclaim the life God designed us to live in a world of devices.</div> false no Our culture is media and technology saturated, and if we're not careful it can run our lives. Find out how to put technology in its proper place and reclaim the life God designed us to live in a world of devices.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/unplugged-relationships-vs-connections 5205c005-567a-4f25-b68c-a716ba9f468d Sun, 19 May 2019 21:21:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Our culture is media and technology saturated, and if we're not careful it can run our lives. Find out how to put technology in its proper place and reclaim the life God designed us to live in a world of devices.</div> false no Our culture is media and technology saturated, and if we're not careful it can run our lives. Find out how to put technology in its proper place and reclaim the life God designed us to live in a world of devices.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/unplugged-real-rest 5537cb0f-3b2d-47fb-944c-7c6e5495599f Sun, 05 May 2019 23:30:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Our culture is media and technology saturated, and if we're not careful it can run our lives. Find out how to put technology in its proper place and reclaim the life God designed us to live in a world of devices.</div> false no Our culture is media and technology saturated, and if we're not careful it can run our lives. Find out how to put technology in its proper place and reclaim the life God designed us to live in a world of devices.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/unplugged-parenting-in-a-smart-world b348cee5-1177-43e0-a478-051cc07cf6e9 Sun, 28 Apr 2019 19:13:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Our culture is media and technology saturated, and if we're not careful it can run our lives. Find out how to put technology in its proper place and reclaim the life God designed us to live in a world of devices.</div> false no Everyone needs hope. Find out how the Resurrection gives us a confident and real hope that nothing can shake.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/easter-sunday f6b6c321-7e0b-4c66-a068-a8835dfe01ad Sun, 21 Apr 2019 17:44:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Everyone needs hope. Find out how the Resurrection gives us a confident and real hope that nothing can shake.</div> false no Explore how to view and leverage the resources God has given us for what matters most.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/being-rich-in-what-matters-most-the-antidote-to-anxiety 0daaa757-cf40-4300-a818-f07135ee2446 Sun, 14 Apr 2019 17:09:00 GMT <div data-html="true">Explore how to view and leverage the resources God has given us for what matters most.</div> false no No one likes a phony. Ironically, we all tend to put on masks to impress or fool people, even ourselves. Explore Jesus' teaching on getting rid of these masks and journey through faith authentically.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/unmasked-fasting 751535ef-09f9-46cf-9c57-de8d1d40dc80 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 20:30:00 GMT <div data-html="true">No one likes a phony. Ironically, we all tend to put on masks to impress or fool people, even ourselves. Explore Jesus' teaching on getting rid of these masks and journey through faith authentically.</div> false no No one likes a phony. Ironically, we all tend to put on masks to impress or fool people, even ourselves. Explore Jesus' teaching on getting rid of these masks and journey through faith authentically.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/unmasked-the-lords-prayer-part-1 562d5d53-3c12-40a6-842e-c2f75c7bc3c3 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 20:09:00 GMT <div data-html="true">No one likes a phony. Ironically, we all tend to put on masks to impress or fool people, even ourselves. Explore Jesus' teaching on getting rid of these masks and journey through faith authentically.</div> false no No one likes a phony. Ironically, we all tend to put on masks to impress or fool people, even ourselves. Explore Jesus' teaching on getting rid of these masks and journey through faith authentically.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/unmasked-the-good-life b2d1600c-3c40-4005-91a9-b85d1c90286a Sun, 10 Mar 2019 19:48:00 GMT <div data-html="true">No one likes a phony. Ironically, we all tend to put on masks to impress or fool people, even ourselves. Explore Jesus' teaching on getting rid of these masks and journey through faith authentically.</div> false no I consider myself spiritual, but not religious"? Find out how Jesus cuts through religion to gives us the pathway to genuine faith in "The Beautiful Way.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/the-beautiful-way-love-your-enemies d84241e9-24e6-4be0-b960-8c2f71cca02d Sun, 03 Mar 2019 19:03:00 GMT <div data-html="true">I consider myself spiritual, but not religious"? Find out how Jesus cuts through religion to gives us the pathway to genuine faith in "The Beautiful Way.</div> false no I consider myself spiritual, but not religious"? Find out how Jesus cuts through religion to gives us the pathway to genuine faith in "The Beautiful Way.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/the-beautiful-way-eye-for-eye 67e842ff-3440-4a80-b372-6eb3686352d2 Sun, 24 Feb 2019 20:37:36 GMT <div data-html="true">I consider myself spiritual, but not religious"? Find out how Jesus cuts through religion to gives us the pathway to genuine faith in "The Beautiful Way.</div> false no I consider myself spiritual, but not religious"? Find out how Jesus cuts through religion to gives us the pathway to genuine faith in "The Beautiful Way.]]> https://www.thewellnh.org/episode/the-beautiful-way-divorce--oaths 252a1da7-579e-43e3-bbd7-c603ded571e5 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 22:55:00 GMT <div data-html="true">I consider myself spiritual, but not religious"? Find out how Jesus cuts through religion to gives us the pathway to genuine faith in "The Beautiful Way.</div> false no