Desert Well
Desert Well
Podcast Description
Join Pastor Jared Townley and Principal Derek Blessing from Lamb of God Lutheran Church and School, Las Vegas. Delve into discussions on faith, scripture, and the unique challenges of ministry in a desert city, all while connecting with a community centered on the love of Jesus.
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The podcast explores themes such as discipleship, vocation, and the role of the church in contemporary life, with episodes dedicated to understanding discipleship, finding purpose in vocation, and relating faith to daily activities. Examples include deep dives into how love impacts discipleship and discussions about balancing various life roles with one's calling.
Join Pastor Jared Townley and Principal Derek Blessing from Lamb of God Lutheran Church and School, Las Vegas. Delve into discussions on faith, scripture, and the unique challenges of ministry in a desert city, all while connecting with a community centered on the love of Jesus.
Welcome back to the Desert Well! As we start the new year of 2026, join us as we dive deep into the concept of true transformation in Christ with a discussion on the article 'New Year, Same You' by Ryan Couch, published by Lutheran publishing house 1517. This episode explores the idea that while New Year's resolutions can bring surface-level changes, only Christ can bring true transformation at the core of our being. We discuss the powerful message that we are simultaneously sinners and perfected in Christ, and the importance of recognizing that earthly achievements cannot fulfill our deepest needs. This conversation is an invitation to experience the grace of the gospel and the unchanging love of Jesus, no matter where you are in your journey. We have also included the article we discussed, ”New Year, Same You”, by Ryan Couch https://www.1517.org/articles/new-year-same-you.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:41 Reflecting on New Year's Resolutions
01:13 Reading 'New Year, Same You' by Ryan Couch
02:54 Discussion on Human Nature and Change
05:20 The Role of Christ in Transformation
11:09 Balancing Law and Gospel
28:11 Personal Reflections and Takeaways
30:52 Conclusion and Invitation to Engage
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