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The Wake-Up Call

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The Wake-Up Call is a daily encouragement to shake off the slumber of our busy lives and turn our eyes toward Jesus. Each morning our community gathers around a Scripture, a reflection, a prayer, and a few short questions, inviting us to reorient our lives around the love of Jesus that transforms our hearts, homes, churches, and cities. seedbed.com/wakeupcall

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Sexual sin is sin of another order because of the way it breaks down and fragments our core identity and does damage to the image of God in us.

As image-bearers of the triune God, we are meant to live this graced pattern of life together for the sake of each other and the world.

The effectiveness of our mission to the world is in direct proportion to the quality of our relationships with each other.

We grieve the Holy Spirit when we deny the power of God in our everyday lives.

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Recent Guests

Dan Wilt
Dr. of spiritual formation; Vineyard Movement contributor
Seedbed
Episode: What are "All The Things" Jesus Did? with Dan Walt
Michael Larby
Friend who stayed as a guest in the host's home; described as a priest and noted for his faith
Seedbed / technology project collaboration
Episode: The Challenge of Growing Up as a Grown-Up
David Watt
Worship leader
Seedbed/Seed Studio
Episode: Why the Change Is an Exchange
Nick Perot
Producer, director of The Wake-Up Call
Seedbed
Episode: Transformational Question 1
Brenna Bullock
Worship leader and Bristol House member
Woodlands Methodist Church & Bristol House
Episode: Presence & Power - with Brenna Bullock | Wake-Up Call Conversations
Sandra Leake
Piano teacher, friend of the hosts, daily guest on The Wake-Up Call
Gillette Methodist Church
Episode: Why Not Be Completely Changed into Fire?
Mark McGovern
Pastor in San Francisco and author of The Shining One
Pray the Bay
Episode: The Shining One - Mark McGovern | Wake-Up Call Conversations
Jon Thompson
Senior Pastor of Sanctus Church
Sanctus Church
Episode: The Gifts of the Spirit - Jon Thompson | Wake Up Call Conversations
Ryan Barnett
A pastor in the Global Methodist Church, author at Seedbed, and an advocate for church revitalization.
Global Methodist Church
Episode: Why Methodism? - Ryan Barnett | Wake-Up Call Conversations

Hosts

John David Walt
Host of The Wake-Up Call; long-running devotional leader with Seedbed presence; often leads scripture readings, hymns, and reflections.
David Walt
Co-host and father figure on show; participates in prayers, songs, and devotional prompts.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 490 ratings
  • I love the Wake-Up Call!

    This has been transformative in my walk with Christ. Thank you, JD and Seedbed! Keep sowing those seeds!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Rebeccakay25
    United Statesa month ago
  • My Go-To for Morning Devotional

    Our Pastor in our Methodist Church recommended JD’s site for daily individual worship & Seedbed hasn’t disappointed! It’s simply a great wake-up calling for me. Keep it coming JD & team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    crazy cub pilot
    United Statesa month ago
  • A Must…

    All of us who follow The Way need to start each day off right! The Wale-Up Call helps us to do just that! I encourage you to engage so you can better engage the world!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seekingtobettersow!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love the wake up call

    Best 20 minutes of my mornings!! JD explains things in such a terrific way and I love it when we sing at the end(especially when his Dad joins)!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mottville Mom
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Start to My Day!

    I have been taking part in The Wake-Up Call with J D Walt and on some mornings David Walt, and it is a great start to my day. Focusing on Jesus and the Word. Helps keep me focused. Thank you for sharing and helping me draw closer to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    funeoe
    United Statesa month ago

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Guests and Seedbed partners bring fresh perspectives without losing the devotional core.
The show is a daily anchor for my mornings, grounding me in Scripture and prayer.
Listeners praise JD's warmth, practical faith, and accessible theology.
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What are "All The Things" Jesus Did? with Dan Walt
Q: Tell us what's coming.
Dan describes the ongoing Pentecost-focused series, the activation language of waking up everyday ministry, and the goal of moving listeners from study to applied practice in friendship with Jesus.
Discipleship to Jesus Outside of Relationship Is Not Discipleship
Q: Would you describe your discipleship to Jesus over the course of your life as mostly relational or mostly individual?
The hosts encourage answering that question with honesty, suggesting that genuine discipleship requires relational depth and ongoing accountability within community.
Prayer Is Like Spiritual Incense
Q: What does the Tabernacle furniture have to teach us about proper worship?
The descriptions of the Tabernacle furniture emphasize the importance of worship and how different elements contribute to creating a sacred space for prayer and connection with God.
Prayer Is Like Spiritual Incense
Q: Why would prayer be equated with spiritual incense?
Prayer is compared to incense because it creates a pleasing aroma that rises to God, symbolizing our connection and communication with Him.
Mardi Gras Is Cancelled
Q: What is the significance of Mardi Gras in relation to Lent and Easter?
Mardi Gras serves as a marker for the coming period of Lent and highlights the necessity of recognizing the events leading to Easter, emphasizing forgiveness through Christ.

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A daily devotional podcast focused on Scripture, prayer, and personal transformation through Jesus' love. Episodes blend biblical exposition, hymns, journaling prompts, and practical ways to live out faith in family, church, and community. The show's strength lies in a warm, pastoral delivery, a strong Seedbed connection, and a rhythm that invites daily commitment rather than mere listening. Notable for its multi-generational host dynamic and emphasis on consecration, worship, and living out beliefs in everyday life.

The format often features scripture readings (seasonal Lent themes, Gospel passages), personal reflections, song, and invitations to join small groups or study resources, making it useful for listeners seeking spiritual formati... more

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7. Mark McGovern
8. Jon Thompson

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