Receiving the Deep Approval of God

What if you already had all the approval you’ve ever longed for—before you even tried to earn it? In this inspiring episode of Seedbed Inc’s Wake-Up Call, host John David Walt invites you to start your day rooted in the deep, transformative approval of God. With warmth and authenticity, J.D. explores the true meaning of righteousness, breaking the old myth that spiritual growth is about flawless behavior or rule-following. Instead, he uncovers the freeing truth that God’s approval comes first—enabling real change, healing, and purpose. Special guest David Walt, J.D.’s father and beloved co-host, joins the conversation with rich wisdom about faith, legacy, and how God can redeem even the most broken family stories. Together, they reflect on Jesus’ baptism and the powerful words spoken by God the Father: “You are my beloved son; with you I am well pleased.” What would happen if you let those words soak into your day, your identity, and your relationships? Listen in for key moments like: An eye-opening explanation of “righteousness” and why it’s all about God’s acceptance, not your performance A heartfelt father-son segment offering hope for anyone who’s struggled with imperfect earthly relationships Practical prompts and encouragement for breaking cycles of shame and living as a deeply loved child of God You’ll end this episode not only singing a classic hymn but also ready to carry God’s love and approval into every corner of your life. Don’t miss these revolutionary (and biblical!) insights—subscribe now for more conversations that awaken your heart and transform your walk with God. CHAPTERS: 01:22 The Power of Consecration: Starting the Day with Jesus 03:32 Why Was Jesus Baptized? Unpacking Righteousness 05:54 The True Meaning of Righteousness: Approval from God 08:06 Hearing God’s Deep Approval Over Our Lives 10:15 Battling Lies with God’s Approval, Not Performance 12:13 Revolutionary Teaching: Approved Before You Perform 18:14 Overcoming Broken Fatherhood: Hope for Redemption 20:06 God Adds Life to Your Years, Not Just Years to Life 21:27 Singing “Surely the Presence”: Worship and Connection 22:41 Jesus Goes Where He’s Wanted: An 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