Addicted to the Holy Spirit

We're preparing for another year of sowing! Help keep the Wake-Up Call free for everyone by sponsoring a day. https://seedbed.com/springsowing - - - - - - - P. S. About Dad . . .  In today’s podcast/YouTube, I was led to invite anyone who senses the nudge to send a card or note of encouragement to my dad. He’s doing fine, yet struggling with dementia and loves singing with you all on the Wake-up Call. If that’s you, send a note of encouragement or gratitude to: David Walt 127 Old Hunter Lane Dumas, AR 71639 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Are you filling your spirit with the right things—or just quenching your deepest needs with empty substitutes? In this powerful Mother’s Day episode of Seedbed Inc’s host John David Walt dives into one of the most personal and relevant struggles facing believers today: our relationship with alcohol and the Holy Spirit. With warmth, honesty, and vulnerability, John David Walt reflects on Ephesians 5:15–20 to unpack what it truly means to be “filled with the Holy Spirit” versus seeking comfort from the “spirit” of alcohol. Joined in song and conversation by his father, you’ll hear touching family moments and personal stories that bring these spiritual truths to life. Key highlights include: An honest look at why alcohol, now seen as a lifestyle or even a “hobby,” occupies such a central place in our culture, and how scripture frames drunkenness as not just a physical issue, but a spiritual one. Thought-provoking questions to help you self-assess: Are you relying on alcohol (or anything else) to be yourself, to cope, or to find joy? A surprisingly moving comparison between Alcoholics Anonymous and the early church, suggesting that true community and honest vulnerability lie at the heart of real transformation. Alongside deep theological reflection, the episode celebrates the unsung heroes—mothers—sharing heartfelt tributes and cherished family memories. As always, you’ll find encouragement to lean into spiritual community, embrace authenticity, and let your life be filled by the Holy Spirit. Ready to explore what it means to cultivate a holy “addiction” and find freedom in Christ? Listen now—and don’t miss the uplifting hymn and journal prompts at the end to help you take your next steps. Subscribe for more conversations like this and join the journey to a Spirit-filled life! CHAPTERS: 00:02 Wake Up Call and Special Mother's Day Message 04:45 Addicted to the Holy Spirit: Main Theme Introduced 06:35 Alcohol in American Culture: A Thought-Provoking Reflection 08:47 Do You Have a Drinking Problem? Hard Questions Asked 12:51 AA Compared to the New Testament Church 13:50 No Shame—Honest Talk on Struggles and Grace 16:14 Invitation to Church and Community Practice 20:30 Mother's Day Tribute and Family Reflections 👉 Join us for Unpuzzled ► https://my.seedbed.com/product/unpuzzled-wuc/ And on May 25 we begin All The Things ► https://my.seedbed.com/product/all-the-things-wake-up-call-workbook/ 🎼 Sing along with us! ► https://seedbed.com/hymnal/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📩 Get the Wake-Up Call in your email each day ► https://seedbed.com/wakeupcall ⛪️ Are you a pastor? We'd love to connect ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/to/dymjFhUB 🌿 Join the Field Team and help us sow the Wake-Up Call into new hearts ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/fieldteam 🗣 Join the conversation: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seedbedwakeupcall/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewakeupcall/ 👂 Listen to the podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wake-up-call/id1040184070 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7t5qb5dpC7n0yxdyNsTKzTsi=e87495c982f145f6