From Many Things to One Thing

P.S. Join Us for the New Room Gathering in Nashville, TN on April 16th and 17th! The New Room Gathering is focused as a space for equipping leaders to serve the church, whether as a parent, a pastor, a leader or learner. This year’s focus is on understanding and ministering through spiritual gifts. Jon Thompson will be our primary teacher across four compelling sessions teaching expanded and practical content surrounding his book Convergence. See details here. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Feeling overwhelmed by life’s endless to-do list? This episode is your invitation to trade the chaos of “many things” for the soul-restoring focus of “one thing.” Join host John David Walt as he broadcasts live from Gillette alongside a vibrant youth group from Gillette Methodist Church, kicking off the morning with energy and fresh perspective. Dive deep into Jesus’ timeless invitation from Matthew 11:28–30: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Throughout this episode, John David Walt unpacks what it means to move from feeling scattered and burdened to experiencing the gentle, unforced rhythms of grace. Listeners will hear practical prayers for consecration, honest reflections on carrying disappointments, and a heartfelt musical moment as the group sings “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus.” Whether you feel battered by “oughts” and “shoulds,” or long for simple, authentic connection with God, this conversation guides you to release distractions and focus on the restorative presence of Jesus. Highlights you don’t want to miss: A moving exercise on personalizing Jesus’ words to yourself, helping you hear his call in your own life A refreshing take on what true transformation looks like—it’s not about better task management, but about shifting your core from “many things” to “one thing” Honest encouragement for every listener, no matter your age or stage, that Jesus deals with you as you are—not as you think you should be Plus, hear about an upcoming gathering with John Thompson and the launch of the “Unpuzzled” Ephesians journey, designed to help you go deeper in your faith. If you’re craving peace, focus, and authentic spiritual awakening, this episode offers the practical steps and heartfelt encouragement you need. Subscribe for more conversations like this—and let the awakening begin! CHAPTERS: [00:00:43] Wake-Up Call With Gillette Youth – Joyful Group Start [00:03:18] "No Religion, All Reality" – Breaking Prayer Habits [00:04:42] Worried About Many Things – Personal Vulnerability Shared [00:06:18] Feeling Weighed Down by Religious "Oughts" and "Shoulds" [00:07:04] Jesus Asks: Are You Tired? (The Message Version) [00:08:18] Birth Pangs of Consecration Lead to Transformation [00:09:12] Visualizing Yourself at Jesus' Feet – Guided Moment [00:10:15] Distraction vs. Focus – The Cost of Many Things [00:12:22] Jesus Isn't Offering a Task System, but Himself [00:13:44] Journal Prompt: "Do You Want Me?" – Honest Reflection [00:15:37] "He Wants You" – Profound Reminder of Jesus’ Heart [00:16:39] Singing "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" Together [00:19:07] Overwhelmed by Birthday Wishes – Connection With Audience [00:21:45] Announcing "Unpuzzled" Ephesians Series – Community Invitation 👉 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