Thanks, Tychicus

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. Join Us for All the Things Next on the Wake-Up Call . . . I’m so looking forward to my friend and fellow Farm Teamer—Dan Wilt—leading us for the next six weeks with All The Things: Everyday Ministry in the Power of the Holy Spirit. It’s perfect for the days of Pentecost. I’ll be jumping on for a brief taco moment with Dan every Tuesday. There’s still time to get the workbook/journal (similar in style to Unpuzzled) at this link: https://my.seedbed.com/product/all-the-things-wake-up-call-workbook/. For a limited time, use the code Buy1Sow1 to purchase a copy and receive another copy to sow to a friend! (Please note: Deal is limited to one Buy1Sow1 per customer.) P.P.S. One More Bit . . . I'm reissuing my plea-se for five minutes of your time to give feedback on the Unpuzzled Ephesians series while it’s fresh. Go to the survey here: https://seedbed.typeform.com/to/r1u2uWdB?typeform-source=seedbed.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When your circumstances don’t make sense, obedience is the only interpreter. In this heartfelt episode, John David Walt returns with a powerful message inspired by the final verses of Ephesians and the unassuming messenger, Tychicus. Join John David Walt as he reflects on the incredible story of Paul: locked away in a Roman prison, yet unleashing words that would shape millions of lives for centuries to come. Discover why the gospel’s greatest advances come not from grand strategic plans, but from simple, surrendered acts of faith. Tune in as John David Walt unpacks how everyday moments—writing a letter, forgiving a debt, or encouraging a friend—can become God’s instruments for hope and transformation. He thanks listeners for supporting his father, offers gratitude to artist and friend Bill Darden, and explores what it means to “do the next good thing,” even when you feel like giving up. Key moments include: A moving perspective on Paul’s prison experience and the unstoppable power of obedience over circumstance Encouragement to take simple, faithful steps, whether you’re facing mountains or feeling overwhelmed by life’s burdens An uplifting time of worship through classic hymns, including tributes to beloved artist Chris Tomlin and a reminder that we “lose our way into winning” through Christ Whether you’re at a high or a low, this episode is a timely invitation to stand firm, trust in God’s unfolding work, and let every act—no matter how small—become a thread in God’s greater tapestry. Subscribe for more conversations like this and join us on the journey of awakening, encouragement, and everyday ministry. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Overflowing Support for My Dad 01:38 Wrapping Up the Ephesians Series 03:32 Paul Writes Ephesians from Prison 05:45 Surrendered Strength Over Strategic Plans 07:10 Do the Next God Thing 08:05 Thanking Tikikas for Delivering the Mail 10:29 Encouragement for the Weary 12:09 Even When You Lose, You Win 14:04 Announcing the Upcoming Pentecost Series 15:07 Singing "How Great Thou Art" Together 18:32 The Story Behind "How Great Is Our God" 👉 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