The Grace and Peace of Puzzle Work

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. ❗️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. Fill out here: https://seedbed.typeform.com/to/r1u2uWdB?typeform-source=seedbed.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Discover how the ancient words “grace and peace” hold the secret to wholeness and transformation in today's fractured world. In this heartfelt episode, John David Walt takes us to the east end of Ephesians, wrapping up a transformative journey through Paul’s letter with profound reflections on what it means to truly live in the grace and peace of God. As we close this chapter together, John David Walt doesn’t just review familiar phrases—instead, he uncovers their radical, life-changing depth, showing how grace restores our relationship with God while peace mends our relationships with others. You’ll hear John David Walt explore how, for Paul and the early Christians, these words were more than sentimental greetings—they were powerful code words for the heart of the gospel, as potent and relevant now as ever. Expect to be challenged as he asks, “Where do you need grace in your life? Where do you need peace in your relationships?”—inviting listeners to slow down, reflect, and let these ancient truths reshape their lives. Key highlights include: A fresh view of “grace” and “peace” that bridges biblical wisdom and everyday reality The powerful metaphor of life as a puzzle: why the cross is both the first and final piece Actionable journal prompts to deepen your personal and spiritual journey Whether you’re a longtime listener or new to Seedbed Inc’s community, this episode will awaken your imagination to the possibilities for your life, your relationships, and the church itself. Subscribe for more conversations like this—and step into each day with the seeds of grace, peace, and unshakeable hope planted in your heart. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Arrival at the End of the Ephesians Journey 02:56 The Grace and Peace of Puzzle Work 04:36 What Grace and Peace Meant for Paul 06:37 Defining Peace: Restoration of the Broken 08:08 Distinction: Grace Restores With God, Peace Restores With Neighbor 09:17 Grace and Peace United at the Cross 12:33 Journal Prompts for Personal Reflection 14:08 How Ephesians Expands Vision of the Church 15:40 Importance of Heaven’s Perspective on Church 17:05 Emotional Thanks for Support for “Dad” 19:00 Jesus Takes the Wheel: Wednesday’s Sending Forth 👉 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