His Baptism Is My Baptism Too

Discover the secret to living from acceptance, not for acceptance—this episode will change how you see your identity and your daily walk with Jesus! On today’s Seedbed Inc podcast, host John David Walt and co-host David Walt dive deep into the powerful story of Jesus’ wilderness temptation, exploring how fasting, identity, and spiritual affirmation intersect in our lives. With warmth and practical wisdom, they invite listeners to go beyond traditional “quiet time,” stepping into a daily meeting with the living Christ through his Word and Spirit. You’ll hear J. D. Walt share exciting updates about upcoming content—including a transformative new Ephesians workbook and an invitation to a conference on the gifts of the Holy Spirit—which set the stage for a heartfelt teaching on Matthew 4. Together, they unpack why Jesus’ baptism is more than a ritual; it’s a living blessing for every believer. Key moments you won’t want to miss: The “aha!” insight that Jesus wasn’t just quoting Scripture to the devil—he was feeding on the Father’s spoken affirmation (“You are my son, my beloved, with you I am well pleased”) as his secret strength, making this episode deeply personal and practical. An intimate ritual J. D. Walt shares from his own life: how daily affirming his identity breaks down performance anxiety and impostor syndrome, offering a powerful tool for listeners to claim for themselves. The rousing segment where John David Walt and David Walt sing “Onward Christian Soldiers,” reminding us that the spiritual battle is real, but with God’s love, victory is assured. Join us for honest reflections, joyful singing, and actionable journal prompts to receive Jesus’ baptismal blessing into your own life. Subscribe for more inspiring and practical conversations on faith, spiritual formation, and living out God’s love every day! CHAPTERS: 00:20 Meeting with Jesus: Moving Beyond Quiet Time 04:52 Lent Fasting: Mystery to Engage, Not Misery to Endure 06:19 Satan’s Temptation: Attack on Identity 08:56 Acceptance Before Performance: Jesus' Example 10:08 Receiving the Father's Blessing and Affirmation 12:21 What Word Was Jesus “Eating” in the Wilderness? 14:14 Daily Performance Evaluation: Built on God’s Goodness 15:31 Onward Christian Soldiers: Battle and Encouragement 19:44 Love Is a Battlefield—Key Lesson on Winning with Love 👉 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