Those Walls of Hostility

What if the secret to breaking down the walls of hostility in our lives isn’t found in principles or ideals, but in a Person? Join John David Walt for a transformative Saturday reflection that goes straight to the heart of reconciliation, forgiveness, and the messy miracle of peace. In this episode, John David Walt invites you to wake up not just to a new day, but to the deeper reality of living in the peace Christ offers—a peace that can heal even the deepest divides. Drawing from Ephesians 2, John David Walt explores how, in his own body on the cross, Jesus shattered the walls that separate us, uniting not just divided groups but also fractured relationships, families, and communities. You’ll be inspired by: A raw confession about missed deadlines and the beautiful chaos of real life, bringing instant relatability and warmth to the conversation. The powerful reminder that walls of hostility have existed since Genesis, but Christ’s work introduces something radically new: real peace that puts hostility to death. A moving story from John David Walt’s own life, where a child’s simple question about a crucifix unlocks profound insight, and a timeless hymn’s lyrics are brought to life in a fresh way. Experience practical reflection as John David Walt guides you through what it means to forgive—even when reconciliation isn’t possible—and challenges you to “behold the Lamb” as a pathway to healing. End the episode by singing along to “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” and step boldly into your day, sowing seeds of peace and awakening. Don’t miss this intimate, honest, and hope-filled journey. Subscribe for more conversations like this—where faith gets personal, and awakening begins with you. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Wake-Up Call with Humor and IRS Forbearance 04:00 Christ Breaks Down Walls of Hostility 06:26 Exploring Modern Walls of Hostility 09:21 Story: Small Crucifix and Child's Insight 11:13 The Power of Looking at the Cross 14:23 Forgiveness and Letting Go of Hostility 16:46 The Messiness of the Cross and Healing 17:22 Singing "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" 19:48 Commissioning: Sowing Goodness for Awakening 🎼 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