The Wake-Up Call

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The Reason We Stay Stuck in Vertigo and How to Get Free

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Oct 9
20 min

Uno, Dos, Tres, Catorce . . . ?

- - - - - - - JD Walt reflects on Romans 7’s tension between wanting to do good and repeatedly falling into the same patterns of sin. He describes this disorienting spiri

Oct 8
20 min

On Infinite Capacity for Self-Deception

- - - - - - - John David Walt reflects on Romans 7 and the human capacity for self-deception. Using the image of “spiritual vertigo,” he describes the disorienting middl

Oct 7
20 min

The Dastardly Broken Brokeness of the Human Race

- - - - - - - P. S. ❗️ Again, here’s the link to the Romans 12 Jesus Manifesto PDF in case you missed it: https://seedbed.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Romans-12-The-Je

Oct 6
21 min

Facts Lead to Faith, and Faith Leads to Feelings (and Not the Other Way Around)

- - - - - - - P. S. ❗️ Jesus Manifesto Again, here’s the link to the Romans 12 Jesus Manifesto PDF in case you missed it: https://seedbed.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/

Oct 5
21 min

Moving from My Commitment to Jesus's Consecration

- - - - - - - J.D. Walt explores consecration through the rhythm of “wake up, rise up, light up,” drawing from Ephesians 5 and Romans 6. He frames the daily act of turnin

Oct 3
21 min

The Problem of Vertigo

- - - - - - - J.D. Walt reflects on Romans 6:15–18 and the tension between sin and grace, describing it as a kind of spiritual “vertigo.” Using a Venn diagram, he explain

Oct 2
21 min

Why We Need a Better Bumper Sticker

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Oct 1
20 min

The Day It Started Changing for Me

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Sep 30
17 min

What Jesus Left Behind in the Tomb

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Sep 29
20 min

The Soundtrack of the Gospel

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Sep 28
21 min

Disciples That Make Disciples: Wake-Up Call Conversations with J.D. Walt and Luke Smith

Come hear from Luke at the New Room Conference Sept 30 - Oct 2 In-Person Tickets: https://seedbed.com/newroomconference2026/ Virtual Livestream Tickets: https://seedbed.

Sep 27
46 min

There Are Only Two Stories

- - - - - - - This episode centers on the contrast between two spiritual stories: the story of Adam, marked by sin, death, brokenness, and division, and the story of Jes

Sep 26
19 min

Friendship as a Spiritual Practice: Wake-Up Call Conversations with J.D. Walt and Jess Gracewski

Come hear from Jess at the New Room Conference Sept 30 - Oct 2 In-Person Tickets: https://seedbed.com/newroomconference2026/ Virtual Livestream Tickets: https://seedbed

Sep 25
47 min

How Much More?

- - - - - - - This episode reflects on Romans 5 and makes a central argument that the gospel can’t be reduced to either the death of Jesus or the life of Jesus alone. JD

Sep 25
19 min

The Word of the Day and of Eternity

- - - - - - - This episode centers on the message that Jesus is calling people home, especially those who feel weary, far away, or like they’ve used up their chances. Th

Sep 24
22 min

How Does Gravity Work?

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Sep 23
22 min

Wake-Up Call Conversations with Amy Orr-Ewing and JD Walt

Come hear from Amy at the New Room Conference Sept 30 - Oct 2 In-Person Tickets: https://seedbed.com/newroomconference2026/ Virtual Livestream Tickets: https://seedbed.

Sep 22
40 min

A Wretch like Me?

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Sep 22
20 min

Back to the Second Beginning . . .

- - - - - - - This episode focuses on Romans 4:13–17 and uses Abraham and Sarah’s story to show that God’s promise comes by faith, not by law or human ability. JD emphas

Sep 21
19 min

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#156 ▲ 38 Christianity US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I’m a mom of 4 small children and some mornings I can’t get straight to my Bible in a year reading. I love that I can listen to the Wake Up Call as I’m fixing breakfast or driving in the car. It’s a refreshing way to start my day. I’m so grateful for this ministry!

kjsenak · Jul 2024

I love the perspective the Walk Up Call has on Scripture and its application. It’s not your ordinary devotional. It’s inspirational and practical. The comments of the community of seed sowers are always an encouragement.

chrissie927 · Jan 2024

This podcast along with the daily email are now the central part of my morning time with God. Gives me something on chew on throughout the day.

benniesdad · Aug 2023

J D consistently provides grounding to my walk with Jesus. Great, compact exposition of scripture. The Holy Spirit is at work through this podcast.

Oldlahainaboy · Feb 2023

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