The School of Unlearning

Special Guest Nicki Behnke joins us to discuss her role as a Spiritual Director and her powerful Mother’s Day message. 

This is a great conversation covering the entire Friendology series with Ryan, Joshua and Brian. 

Special Guest Christine Oswald joins us to discuss Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development. 

We are joined by special guest, Ryan Robinson, to discuss our new series Friendology.

Special Guest Brian Faught joins us to discuss the paradox behind Faith and Works.

There is incredible power when the people of God choose commitment and covenant. 

As we look toward the exciting possibilities for the future, we realize our need for the giftings of the full body of Christ.

God has used pivotal people throughout history—to look at the challenges in this world and bring about change in Jesus' name.

Pastor Paul, Pastor Ryan, and Ciera Wessels talk about how vision starts with discomfort, requires courage, and calls us to step into what God might be doing next.

This week we are joined by special guest, Beth Vrablic. Her life is a powerful testimony of honoring God with your body through sickness and challenges. 

Snacks, rewards, traditions—could they be secretly wrecking your kids’ health and your peace? Pastor Ryan Robinson and Ciera Wessels share raw truths from the parenting trenches, drop the guilt, and show us how to start a healthier family revolution—right now.

This conversation is all about applying Biblical principles to every part of our life.

We tell ourselves narratives that guide each aspect of our lives. How does this relate to our perception of our health and bodies?

This week we unpack the historical and philosophical background that informs our theology of the Body. 

There can be a lot of power in an intentional resolution built upon a plan of sustainability.

What is worship really for? How slowing down, honoring tradition, and embracing humility can re-center us on Christ.

This was a super fun conversation on the mystery of the Trinity, the miracle of the incarnation, and the joy Jesus experienced in the people around him.

The Wisdom of God leads us to a more robust understanding of atonement. 

This week features a very thoughtful question from one of our listeners. Lots to unpack on this one. 

This week is an interesting conversation about Empathy and Compassion. 

In order to experience real love in any of our relationships, it must be accompanied by ________. Listen now!

We are all influenced by the world around us and the constant competition for our attention by the voices of Wisdom and Folly. 

This week is a romp through history as we trace our understanding of philosophy and wisdom literature.

We just had a massive ministry weekend at Jacob’s Well, and it deserves a conversation of gratitude to our King. 

Special Guest Brian Faught (Executive Pastor) talks to us about the need to get in the game, and a conversation about opposites.

The path that God chooses to work through is not always the one we would expect. 

This week is all about the Local Church and the foundational documents that define our covenant with one another.

As we kick off our new series, “Why Church?,” we dive into the complex reality of church hurt and our calling to love and fight for the Bride of Christ.

The book of Obadiah is easy to overlook, but this week, we dive into the hidden power and wisdom within the shortest book of the Old Testament. 

Is rebuilding just about fixing what’s broken, or is it about reordering our lives around what truly matters?

This week Joshua is joined by Formation Pastor Ryan Robinson and Next Gen Pastor Grace Subiaga as they discuss Pastor Paul’s powerful sermon on the book of Amos.

Hey everyone! It’s Pastor Paul and Pastor Joshua, and we’re back—kicking off Season 5 of The School of Unlearning with fresh energy, plenty of laughs, and a whole lot of vision for what’s ahead at Jacob’s Well Church in 2025–2026.In this episode, we share a behind-the-scenes look at the exciting ministry year ahead as our church steps into a powerful season of growth and transformation.Oh—and we have exciting news! Over the summer, The School of Unlearning was recognized by MillionPodcasts.com as one of the Top 90 Lent Podcasts on the Web. Check out our super cool trophy! We’re honored to be included on this list, but most of all, we're grateful for every one of you who listens, shares, and UNLEARNS with us!It’s going to be a great year—so let’s GO!

This week focuses on the context behind our new series on the Ten Commandments.

Paul and Brian discuss the nuances of the word 'hate' when used in Scripture.

Revival is stirring up across the Chippewa Valley. This week, we celebrate what God is doing and lean into the Upper Room discourse.

Choosing to love like Jesus is both necessary, and complicated.

Acting as a servant may call for multiple approaches depending on what the situation calls for.

The Gospel of John places an interesting focus on the word BELIEVE over the word FAITH.

As we enter this season of Lent, this episode helps us to see the incredible value of studying the Upper Room Discourse.

Sometimes, the outcome that God has planned takes us by surprise… 

Who are the truth-tellers in your life? Is our culture ready to listen when they speak?

This is an important follow-up conversation to last Sunday’s message on Wickedness. How do we talk with our loved ones about the evil in this world?

This week we have special guest Mackenzie Fisk as we discuss the power of replacing harmful narratives with a better story. 

What happens when we lose our connection to the vine?

What role should communion play in our worship services? How can we learn from Church History and various traditions to explore this question? 

…and he’s not the only one. 

The definition of leadership in the Bible. 

Special Guest Tim Huebner joins us as we discuss the wisdom of feasting.