The WellCast

With an election looming, social media continually dividing, and our country seemingly more polarised than ever, where does the church stand this year? Melissa's former professor, Dr. Gerry Breshears, zooms in to give his perspective on the biggest threats to the American church in 2024.

One of the biggest questions of the Christian faith is if God is good, why do bad things happen? Melissa's former professor, Dr. Gerry Breshears, zooms in to discuss the theology of suffering. There are two schools of thought: who to blame for suffering and how to suffer well.

Mental health is sometimes a taboo topic in the Church. Ben Carr, LMFT, joins Jordan and Melissa to continue the conversation on mental health in the church and the difference between an imperfect church and an unhealthy church when it comes to this topic.

Mental health is sometimes a taboo topic in the Church. Austin Hall joins Jordan and Melissa to talk about his experience growing up in the Church with chronic mental illness. They discuss medication, suicidal thoughts, the sovereignty of God, as well as the difference between an imperfect church and an unhealthy church when it comes to mental health. Manna by Chris Renzema Surprised by Hope by NT Wright

Jordan and Melissa talk with The Well's Marriage Ministry Coordinators. Joseph and Ebony Ramirez share about God's faithfulness in their marriage.

There is a lot of tension in the world and the Church in an election year. So how do we represent Christ well when discussing politics? Jack Shiflett continues the conversation with hosts Melissa and Jordan to practically discuss how allegiance to Christ informs everything.

There is a lot of tension in the world and the Church in an election year. So how do we represent Christ well when discussing politics? Jack Shiflett joins hosts Melissa and Jordan to practically discuss how allegiance to Christ informs everything.

God uses conflict as a constant opportunity to grow in Christ-likeness. There are times when choosing conflict is the most loving thing to do. Dave Obwald joins hosts Melissa and Jordan to continue the discussion on how to reframe how we view conflict and practical ways to speak the truth in love.

Dealing with conflict the way Jesus invites us to can be massively transformative. God uses conflict as a constant opportunity to grow in Christ-likeness. Dave Obwald joins hosts Melissa and Jordan to discuss how to reframe how we view conflict and gives practical tools to work towards resolving conflict versus winning.

The best way for kids to come to know Jesus is in the home. We can all agree that the primary disciple-makers are parents, but how do we do that? Kids Ministry Director Jordan Niles joins Jordan and Melissa to walk through a framework for family discipleship including intentional time with God, everyday conversations, circles of influence, radical hospitality, and marked moments.