From Believing in God to Believing God

What if everything you thought you knew about faith was just the prelude to the real question? In this episode of Seedbed Inc’s The Awakening, John David Walt welcomes guest David Walt for a heartfelt, thought-provoking journey through the seventh day of Lent—a day focused on moving “from believing in God to believing God.” With warmth and clarity, John David Walt challenges us to go beyond merely knowing about Jesus to deeply trusting and experiencing Him. Discover the difference between collecting right answers about God and truly taking the “medicine” of faith: a shift from external religion to daily, personal transformation. Together, the Walts dive into ancient church practices and unpack the real meaning of terms like “catechumen” and “catechesis,” offering vivid metaphors (like medicine and sickness) that bring these spiritual truths to life. Key moments include: An inspiring reflection on Jesus’s “question of all questions”: “But what about you? Who do you say I am?” A personal story about antibiotics, faith, and what happens if you stop “taking the medicine” too early A rousing invitation to embrace singing and worship as essential to being human, culminating in a soul-stirring rendition of “’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” Whether you’re new to the journey, wrestling with doubt, or longing for deeper assurance, this episode invites you to go from knowing about God to knowing Him personally—and trusting Him more every day. Ready for a wake-up call that’s simple, demanding, and full of hope? Tune in, sing along, and take the next step in your walk of faith. Subscribe for more inspiring conversations like this! CHAPTERS: [00:02:48] From Believing in God to Believing God [00:03:06] Jesus' Ultimate Question: "Who Do You Say I Am?" [00:05:02] You Can Know All Answers and Still Fail [00:07:12] Not Just Belief—Do You Believe God? [00:11:47] Faith Is Taking the Medicine, Not Just Believing In It [00:13:45] Why Many Christians Quit “Taking the Medicine” [00:16:11] Created to Sing—Why Worship Matters [00:18:29] Singing at the Core of Reality [00:22:18] Making Worship Personal: Trusting Jesus Directly 👉 Join us throughout Lent for Jesus Asking ► https://seedbed.com/jesusasking/ 🎼 Sing along with us! ► https://seedbed.com/hymnal/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🎁 The Wake-Up Call is funded by generous givers like you at https://sowextravagantly.com/ 📩 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