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The WellCast
by The Well Community Church
The world has a lot to say. Join Melissa Danisi and Jordan Hogue as they bring a biblical lens to the conversations that you are already having. Each episode will help you connect the truth of God’s word to the topics that the world is speaking into.A podcast of The Well Community Church in Fresno, CA.
Episodes
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Ep. 84 | Threats to the American Church in 2024
With an election looming, social media continually dividing, and our country seemingly more polarised than ever, where does the church stand this year? Melissa's former professor, Dr. Gerry Breshears, zooms in to give his perspective on the biggest threats to the American church in 2024.
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Ep. 83 | The Theology of Suffering
One of the biggest questions of the Christian faith is if God is good, why do bad things happen? Melissa's former professor, Dr. Gerry Breshears, zooms in to discuss the theology of suffering. There are two schools of thought: who to blame for suffering and how to suffer well.
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Ep. 82 | Mental Health in the Church p2
Mental health is sometimes a taboo topic in the Church. Ben Carr, LMFT, joins Jordan and Melissa to continue the conversation on mental health in the church and the difference between an imperfect church and an unhealthy church when it comes to this topic.
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Ep. 81 | Mental Health in the Church
Mental health is sometimes a taboo topic in the Church. Austin Hall joins Jordan and Melissa to talk about his experience growing up in the Church with chronic mental illness. They discuss medication, suicidal thoughts, the sovereignty of God, as well as the difference between an imperfect church...
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Ep. 80 | The Ramirez Marriage Testimony
Jordan and Melissa talk with The Well's Marriage Ministry Coordinators. Joseph and Ebony Ramirez share about God's faithfulness in their marriage.
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Ep. 79 | Being an Ambassador for Christ in an Election Year p2
There is a lot of tension in the world and the Church in an election year. So how do we represent Christ well when discussing politics? Jack Shiflett continues the conversation with hosts Melissa and Jordan to practically discuss how allegiance to Christ informs everything.
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Ep. 78 | How to Represent Christ When Discussing Politics
There is a lot of tension in the world and the Church in an election year. So how do we represent Christ well when discussing politics? Jack Shiflett joins hosts Melissa and Jordan to practically discuss how allegiance to Christ informs everything.
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Ep. 77 | Conflict Resolution Part 2
God uses conflict as a constant opportunity to grow in Christ-likeness. There are times when choosing conflict is the most loving thing to do. Dave Obwald joins hosts Melissa and Jordan to continue the discussion on how to reframe how we view conflict and practical ways to speak the truth in love.
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Ep. 76 | Conflict Resolution
Dealing with conflict the way Jesus invites us to can be massively transformative. God uses conflict as a constant opportunity to grow in Christ-likeness. Dave Obwald joins hosts Melissa and Jordan to discuss how to reframe how we view conflict and gives practical tools to work towards resolving...
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Ep. 75 | Parenting as a Disciple Maker
The best way for kids to come to know Jesus is in the home. We can all agree that the primary disciple-makers are parents, but how do we do that? Kids Ministry Director Jordan Niles joins Jordan and Melissa to walk through a framework for family discipleship including intentional time with God,...
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Ep. 74 | Ask Your Pastor's Wife Anything
Jordan Hogue and Melissa Danisi are hosting a Q&A answering the questions you submitted! Jen Bell, Christy Manning, and Grace Berg share their honest experiences about the pressure and expectations of being a pastor's wife, the difficulties of being married to someone in full-time ministry, and...
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Ep. 73 | Ask Your Pastor Anything
Jordan Hogue and Melissa Danisi are hosting a Q&A answering the questions you submitted! Pastors Mike Slayden, Kevin Manning, and Matt Berg will be sharing their honest experiences about the joys and difficulties of pastoral ministry, offering pro tips on fatherhood and raising girls, and sharing...
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Ep. 72 | Celebrating the Work of God
When we look at rules of life, it's easy to believe that spiritual practices are what cause fruit. Matt and Grace Berg join host Jordan Hogue to discuss the Holy Spirit's work through foundational practices, the freedom found in obedience, and how small daily practices can rebel against the…
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Ep. 71 | Giving Generously
Giving is much more than donating money. Dorina Gilmore-Young joins hosts Melissa Danisi and Jordan Hogue to discuss generosity, hospitality, and radical welcoming. Dive into why giving is a critical foundational practice to a healthy spiritual life.
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Ep. 70 | Serving Faithfully
The Bible calls us to serve. But what does that practically look like in a modern world with families, jobs, church, and everything in between? Serving can often feel like sacrificing free time. David and Molly DeFrank join Melissa to discuss gospel-motivated service and how that changes in light...
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Ep. 69 | Living on Purpose
We each have an individual part to play within the larger body of Christ, but this does not always look like traditional ministry. So, what does it look like when our passions, talents, and spiritual gifts align? Alex Register and Rosa Torres join host Melissa Danisi to discuss living on purpose.
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Ep. 68 | Experiencing Ongoing Freedom
What does it look like to experience the freedom and victory that Christ promises? And how is that possible if difficult circumstances don't go away? Dave Obwald and Mallory Mueller share their stories as they discuss what ongoing freedom looks like in the face of ongoing suffering.
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Ep. 67 | Intentionally Pursuing Community
We all know that we were not created to do this life alone. But what does community actually look like in the midst of a busy life? Meghann Bianchi and Trevor Saephan join host Melissa Danisi to discuss what it means to intentionally pursue community.
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Ep. 66 | Sharing Your Story
What is the power of your story, and how does sharing it lead us closer to Christ? There is a reason the Bible is not just a list of truths but is taught through a story. Shanah Wisely joins Jordan and Melissa to discuss the foundational practice of sharing your story.
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Ep. 65 | Embracing the Gospel
Dave Obwald joins Jordan and Melissa to discuss the foundational practice of embracing the gospel.
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Ep. 64 | 8 Foundational Practices
We are kicking off a new series on the Foundational Practices of being a Christian and how to build a life in community. Melissa and Jordan discuss what these practices are and the importance of living these practices out as a church body.
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Ep. 63 | Welcome Melissa
In this episode, we get to know our new WellCast co-host, Melissa Danisi! Melissa shares about her life and walk with Christ, from not growing up in a Christian home to graduating from seminary.
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Bonus Episode: Farewell Mike
In this episode, we say farewell to host Mike Cirricione as he moves to Tennessee.
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Ep. 61 | God's Promise to Make Our Path Straight
How do you make tough decisions? Or how do you decide between two good choices? In Proverbs 3:5-6 God promises that if we pursue Him, He will make our paths straight. In this episode, Mike and Jordan talk about determining God's will and the comfort in God's promise to guide us.
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Ep. 60 | God's Promise to Prepare a Place for Us
In John 3, Jesus promises to go and prepare a place for his followers. Mike and Jordan discuss common misconceptions of heaven and the beauty of what Jesus actually promises.
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Ep. 59 | God's Promise to Fight for Us
In Exodus 14, God promises to fight for the Israelites. This episode combats common misconceptions about this promise- while God makes the path, we still have to walk it. In this episode, Mike and Jordan get personal about their struggles with anxiety and trusting God.
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Ep 58 | God's Promise of No More Condemnation
In Romans 8, God promises no more condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. This means there used to be condemnation, but thanks to Jesus, there is no longer. Mike and Jordan discuss the difference between condemnation and conviction and how this allows us to focus on becoming more like Christ.
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Ep. 57 | God's Promise of Salvation for the Believer
In Revelation 3:5 Jesus gives three promises to his church: the believer will be clothed in white garments, the believer's name will not be erased from the Book of Life, and that Jesus will confess the believer's name to God in heaven. Pastors Mike Cirricione, Mike Slayden and Josh Hawley discuss...
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Ep. 56 | God's Promise to Work All Things for Good
God makes over 7,000 promises in scripture. Today Mike Cirricione is joined by pastors Mike Slayden and Josh Hawley as they look at God's promise to work all things for good. Romans 8:28 is often misquoted and misunderstood. While God doesn't promise that all things are good or that suffering…
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Ep. 55 | God's Promise to Give Us Rest
God makes over 7,000 promises in scripture. Today Mike and Jordan look at God's promise to give us rest. Mike and Jordan talk about the idea of cultural busyness, and they compare the idea of resting out of a place of work versus working out of a place of rest. Jesus did not give a five-step plan...
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Ep. 54 | God's Promise to Love His Children Unconditionally
We are kicking off a brand new series on the promises of God. God makes over 7,000 promises in scripture. Today Mike and Jordan look at God's promise that He loves his children unconditionally- so what does that look like? Mike shares his personal experience, and they discuss how we are not the...
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Ep. 53 | Differences in Christianity & Hinduism
Our World Religions series continues with Hinduism. Mike and Jordan discuss the differences in the structure of beliefs between Christianity and Hinduism, Jordan shares about his time in India, and they discuss whether Christians should practice yoga. How can we as Christians can best engage with...
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Ep. 52 | Buddhism & the Need for Hope
Our World Religions series continues with Buddhism. Mike and Jordan discuss the tenets of Buddhism, Mike shares about his recent trip to Cambodia, and how we as Christians can best engage with and share the Gospel with those of different beliefs.
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Ep. 51 | Islam & Sharing the Gospel with Muslims
In today’s episode, we continue our multi-part series on World Religions by looking at Islam, the youngest major monotheistic religion. Mike and Jordan examine the core differences between Islam and Protestant Christianity and how we, as Christians, can best engage with and share the Gospel with...
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Ep. 50 | Modern Judaism Compared to Christianity
In part five of our series on World Religions, Mike and Jordan examine Judaism. While ancient Judaism should be a familiar religion to most Christians, this episode dives into the modern sects of Orthodox, Conservative, and Reformed Judaism, as well as the key differences between modern Judaism…
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Ep. 49 | Catholicism, Awe, And The Transcendence Of God
From the beautiful cathedrals to a history that dates back over 2000 years, there’s something about the Roman Catholic Church that elicits a sense of awe and tradition to all who walk through the door. But what is it that separates the beliefs of a modern day protestant from that of a Catholic?…
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Ep. 48 | The Beliefs Of The Jehovah's Witnesses
Many religions claim to be Christian and it can be hard to tell the difference. In the third installment of our world religions series, pastors Mike Cirricione and Jordan Hogue walk us through the main beliefs of Jehovah’s Witnesses, including who they say Jesus is and why we, as followers of...
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Ep. 47 | Are Mormons Christian?
In part two of our series on world religions, we take a look at the Mormon faith. What is it, how does it differ from Christianity and what is the best way to lovingly enter into conversations with our friends of the Mormon faith? Hint: it starts with prayer. Resources mentioned in today’s…
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Ep. 46 | The Thoughtful Stance Of Atheism
Thoughtful might not be the first word that comes to mind as you think of your atheist friends, but chances are, the more you talk to them about what they believe and why, you will discover that it isn’t a conclusion they’ve arrived at nonchalantly. In today’s episode, we kick off a multi-part...
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Ep. 45 | Building Relationships
When you view someone as a project, walls go up. In the final installment of our four part series on Biblical Sexuality, join us as we walk through what it means to be a deep learner of others, how proximity can break down walls, and what it looks like to be in relationship with people whose...
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Ep. 44 | How To Speak Truth In Love
When the love of truth outweighs our love of people, we’ve missed the mark. In part three of our series on Biblical Sexuality, we talk through how to speak truth in love, what makes conversations around the topic hard on both sides and how the church has historically gotten it wrong when it comes...
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Ep. 43 | What Determines Your Identity?
Today’s episode is part two of our Biblical Sexuality series where we talk all things identity. What is it, who determines it, how does sexuality play into it and what does the Bible say about it? Join Pastors Mike Cirricione, Brad Bell and Denny Burk as they push back against the idea that...
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Ep. 42 | What Is Biblical Sexuality?
Today’s episode is the first of a multi-part series based around the topic of Biblical sexuality. Society has much to say on the matter, but what does the Bible say? Join pastors Mike Cirricione, Brad Bell and Denny Burk as they talk through what Biblical Sexuality is, what it isn’t and why as...
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Ep. 41 | Fear Of Missing Out
What happens when you don’t get the invite and you’re left thinking, “What about me?” On today’s episode, we’re talking with Ka’eo Yoshikawa and Brynn McIlhatton of the Well StudentCast about what drives our fear of missing out and whether or not we have an accurate picture of who our hope is in....
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Ep. 40 | Fear Of Failure
Oftentimes, fear of failure is driven by comparison and striving for perfection. On the first ever WellCast x Well StudentCast crossover, join Mike Cirricione, Ka'eo Yoshikawa, and Brynn McIlhatton as they look at what drives this fear and how to approach fear of failure with scripture.
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Ep. 39 | Is There Room For Hope In Times Of Suffering?
The Bible tells us that in all the things, God works for the good of those who love him, but in times of pain and suffering, nothing can feel further from the truth. So how then do we cling to the promises of God when the unthinkable happens? Where is our hope in the midst of tragedy? Join…
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Ep. 38 | Christian Buzz Words
Have you ever walked into a church and wondered if they were speaking a different language? Or maybe you’ve heard phrases from the stage you thought meant one thing, but actually mean another. In today’s episode, Jordan and Mike break down a few of the more common Christian sayings, their...
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Ep. 37 | Beauty From Ashes
From the second poorest country in the Western Hemisphere to pastoring a growing congregation, the sovereignty of God is on full display in Joe Buitrago’s life. In this episode, Joe shares how God touched his heart at age seven, his journey to the United States and his deep love for Christ and…
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Ep. 36 | Is The Next Generation Lost?
The next generation is not just the church of tomorrow, they are the church of today. They are a group of people longing for authentic connection who are left wanting by the empty promises of social media and cancel culture, primed to hear the good news of Jesus Christ. So how does the church, or...
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Ep. 35 | Does The Bible Address Ethnic Unity?
Questions matter. The way we ask them, the lens we ask them through, and the people we process them with. When we talk about ethnic unity, one of the first questions we should ask is, “What does the Bible say about this?” To process this question and more, The Well took a small team to Jackson,...
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The world has a lot to say. Join Melissa Danisi and Jordan Hogue as they bring a biblical lens to the conversations that you are already having. Each episode will help you connect the truth of God’s word to the topics that the world is speaking into.A podcast of The Well Community Church in Fresno, CA.
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