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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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If Jesus is agape love and Jesus is in me, I am agape love.

Love is the measure.

Our job is to plant the seed of God’s Word in our lives—every single day.

Transformation continues, is carried forward, and completed by Jesus.

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Recent Guests

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
Rich Wilson
A friend of JD Walt, focused on collegiate generation ministry and spiritual parenting
Fusion
Episode: Understanding Your Calling Through the Seasons of Life - Rich Wilson | Wake-Up Call Conversations
Dan Wilt
A musician who joins to sing
Episode: Wake Up to Trust
Tara Beth Leach
Pastor and author of The Great Morning Revolution
Good Shepherd Church, Chicagoland
Episode: The Great Morning Revolution - Tara Beth Leach | 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 341 ratings
  • To Win the Day You Must First Win The Morning

    The Wake-Up Call is a vital part of “winning the day” as host J D Walt often says.

    There are a lot of podcast to choose from. The Wake-Up Call is my first choice that helps me win the day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trvelin' Joe
    United States9 months ago
  • Must listen!

    This is a daily message that I absolutely love and our church listens to it as a group so then we have the blessing of hearing the teaching together and acting on the ideas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JML-ATL
    United States10 months ago
  • A gift from Above

    I enjoy listening every morning to this podcast. Some mornings I don’t want it to end. It is So inspiring and helpful in my daily walk with Christ. JD has a way with words and the warmth of his (Gods)message is simple, gentle and impactful. I have also enjoyed all the guest speakers and friends that join the podcast throughout the year. Can’t say enough good about the Seedbed team and all the work they are doing. I would Definitely recommend the WakeUp Call to everyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jenhun92
    United States10 months ago
  • Wake Up…

    What a great way to start the day!!! JD & crew help start my day with Scripture, something to consider, a prayer, and a journal prompt (and JD usually leads a hymn!). Thanks to all who have a hand in making the daily Wake Up Call!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smuggler96
    United Statesa year ago
  • Morning Worship

    I am so glad I decided to subscribe to the wake-up call. Because I did I found the podcast and because I listen I now worship my Holy Father even more intimately every morning. Praising and abiding in my King -audrey

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AOBrooks
    United Statesa year 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.
Some episodes occasionally face download or technical issues that affect access.

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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.
A Pastor Should Have Bloody Ears, Thumbs, and Toes
Q: How can you specifically support your pastor today, aside from praying for him or her?
Consider tangible ways to encourage and support your pastor in their ministry.
Stand in the Gap for Someone Today
Q: Do you think there is a connection between Moses' intercession here and the Lord's discussion with Abraham about the destruction of Sodom in Genesis 18?
Yes, it highlights the ongoing theme of intercession and God's mercy throughout the scriptures.

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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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