Pastor Greg Laurie recently delivered a message claiming President-elect Donald Trump received a "mandate" from the American people and that a Harris administration would have likely led to increased government hostility against Christians.

Exit polling from the 2024 presidential election shows that parents of children younger than 18 swung to former President Donald Trump as the issue of parental rights in education continues to loom large in American politics.

A Democratic member of the U.S. Congress is doubling down as he faces calls to resign after expressing concern about trans-identified male athletes competing in female sports. 

Evangelist Franklin Graham congratulated former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee on his Tuesday nomination by President-elect Donald Trump to be the U.S. ambassador to Israel.

Robotic dogs are patrolling President-elect Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida days after his election victory as the Republican has faced two assassination attempts and reports of an Iranian murder plot against him.

Months after his successful solo exhibition featuring a compelling selection of his religious paintings billed “The Lord was There” in New York earlier this year, Christian master portrait artist Zimou Tan is now on a mission to make his work more accessible to art lovers of faith and he launched a Kickstarter campaign Tuesday to help him reach it.

A shark fisherman and professional roofer has been arrested after being accused of stealing over $194,000 from a church in Kentucky.

The man charged with murdering Georgia nursing student Laken Riley waived his right to a jury trial in the case that has garnered national attention amid outrage over the Biden administration's immigration policies. 

This week's interview is with Clovis Connections Director, Layla Granata. The Crew sits down with Layla to discuss what she is thankful for during this Thanksgiving season. Layla also sticks around during sermon discussion while the Crew shares their thoughts from the Generations Series. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is by Lorde. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with Kingsburg Student Ministries Pastor, Coleman Diffenderfer. The Crew sits down with Coleman to discuss how being a youth pastor in Kingsburg is going and what it's like being a new father. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the Generations Series. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is Christmas music. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

We visit an old episode where Christian interviews his best friend Taylor Allen, and Jayne is on the show for her second appearance. It's an oldy, but a goody! In this episode, the Spoutcast Crew interviews Taylor Allen about his podcast The Movie Argument. They also discuss their favorite comedies, and Jayne Fossett fills in to chat about Mike's sermon on God providing "just enough." Also Dave Johnson drops by to discuss some news with the team, and they talk Spoutcast T-Shirts. Please email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com or call/text 559.321.SPOUT [7768] with any stories of things you are learning from the The Well, or send in your 1&Y. This week's 1&Y is your most visited website besides Facebook. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, or find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is from Hanson. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with WSM Spiritual Formation Director Jeremiah Spears. The Crew sits down with Jeremiah to discuss Christian's last Spoutcast and what's next for WSM. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the AOD Series. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music contains some of Christian's favorites. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with WSM Program Director and new co-host of the Spout, Ben Wulbern. Jayne will interview Ben to give all of you listeners a chance to get to know him, where he comes from and a few of his favorite things. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the AOD Series. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is from Hillsong UNITED’s album, Zion. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with Connections Director, Layla Granata. The Crew will interview Layla about her new position at The Well and her passion for cultivating awareness of our city. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the AOD Series. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is from Josh Garrels. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with WSM Spiritual Formation Shepherd, Nina Baker. The Crew will interview Nina on her new position at The Well and her recent Exposure Trip to Uganda. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the final sermon of the AOD Series on Relationships. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is from NEEDTOBREATHE. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with WSM volunteer, Robby Gottselig. The Crew will interview Robby about his time volunteering in WSM and his new friendship with Ben. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the Ephesians Series, Love First Love. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is from Adele. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with Worship Director, Dominic Nuncio. The Crew will interview Dom about his role at The Well and discuss the Worship Team's process of writing some of the worship songs we sing in church. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the Ephesians Series, Love First Love. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week you'll hear songs that were written and produced by our very own worship pastors. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with Campus Support Director, Dale Norris. The Crew will interview Dale about his role at The Well and discuss his upcoming transition as he and his team launch The Well Northwest. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the Ephesians Series, Love First Love. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is from The Head And The Heart. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with Andrew Feil, a guy who holds too many titles at The Well to mention. The Crew will interview Andrew about City Summit, Serve Dei and upcoming mission opportunities. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the Ephesians Series, Love First Love. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is from Citizens. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with Family Ministries Director, PJ Lewis. The Crew will interview PJ about his expanded role from Kids Co to Family Ministries and his March Madness bracket. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the Ephesians Series, Love First Love. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is from U2. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with Operations Director, Jeff Krueger. The Crew interviews Jeff about his role at The Well and his Serve Dei project at Rescue the Children. The Crew also discusses Serve Dei and the project that they did with their WSM students. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is from The Gospel Whiskey Runners. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with WSM volunteer, James Lemmon. The Crew interviews James about his role as a middle school WSM leader and they talk about his mad dodgeball skills. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the Ephesians series, Love First Love. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is from Gungor. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with one of our favorite WSM students, Brooke Watts. The Crew will interview Brooke about her week at I Heart Fresno, her upcoming WSM Exposure Trip to New York and will do their best to guess her two truths and a lie. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the weekend's Seder Supper, Good Friday service and Easter service. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is from Justin Bieber. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with Ben's good friend, Charlie Broxton. The Crew will interview Charlie about his role at Mount Hermon as the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries and laugh as he dishes some good stories on Ben. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the Ephesians Series, Love First Love. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is from Pearl Jam. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with Southeast Campus Pastor, Pete Hingano. The Crew interviews Pete about his role at the Southeast Campus and his belly flop victory. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the Ephesians Series, Love First Love. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is by Kari Jobe. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with Midweek Connections Director, Rick Cuellar. The Crew interviews Rick about his time working at The Well in Fresno and his transition to Washington to help plant The Well Northwest. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the Ephesians Series, Love First Love. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is by Yellowcard. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with 7pm Campus Pastor, Erik Castillo. The Crew interviews Erik about his role at The Well and what's coming for college ministry at The Well. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the Ephesians Series, Love First Love. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is by Ray Lamontagne. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with our Clovis Campus and Midweek Connections Director, Chelsey MacAlpine. The Crew interviews Chelsey about her role at The Well, and she and Jayne face off in a little game of Don't Forget the Lyrics. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the Ephesians Series, Love First Love. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is by The Fray. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

In his debut live show, Fr. Barnabas Powell welcomes the representatives from the Evangelism Departments of the three largest jurisdictions in the US. What can we do to make our parishes more welcoming to visitors?

Meet the host of the new live call-in show on AFR: Faith Encouraged Live with Fr. Barnabas Powell! It begins September 14 at 7:00 Central/8:00 Eastern on the Talk Station and will be heard on the second and fourth Sundays of every month. Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas continues on the first and third Sundays.

We say in the creed that "He shall come again to judge the living and the dead." Is that the rapture? If not what is the rapture and the dispensational theology it springs from? Fr. Barnabas welcomes Dr. Terry Hebert from Dallas Theological Seminary, a non-dispensatonal Orthodox Christian working in an evangelical dispensational institution.

Fr. Barnabas is joined by Fr. James and Kh. Linda Ellison who have experienced personal grief beyond most. How do we grieve and maintain our Christian hope and how can we help those who are grieving?

Fr. Barnabas welcomes Bill Marianes, Orthodox attorney and stewardship consultant to talk about the stewardship of our personal resources. Bill founded the Stewardship Calling ministry.

Fr. Barnabas welcomes His Grace Bishop David of the OCA Diocese of Sitka and Alaska to discuss the Orthodox view of the second coming of Christ. What do the Orthodox believe?

Fr. Andrew Damick joins Fr. Barnabas to discuss the issue of authority in the Orthodox Church. How far does it extend? Who is the final authority?

Fr. Stephen Freeman joins Fr. Barnabas at the beginning of Great Lent to explore the meaning and necessity of repentance.

Fr. Barnabas welcomes his seminary professor and friend the Rev. Dr. Philip Zymaris to talk about a little understood topic - silence. What is its importance and how do we achieve it?

On tonight's "Faith Encouraged Live," Fr. Tom Soroka, host of the "The Path" and the priest at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in McKees Rocks, PA, joins host Fr. Barnabas Powell to discuss the Feast of the Annunciation and field questions from listeners.

Guest Frederica Mathewes-Green and host Fr. Barnabas Powell tackle the sometimes controversial topic of the role of women in the Church. Also learn about Frederica's brand new book - Welcome to the Orthodox Church.

Fr. Tom Soroka joins Fr. Barnabas Powell to discuss that thorny yet important question about the extent of God's grace particularly among the non-Orthodox. Some great questions called in from Orthodox and Non-Orthodox alike!

Subdeacon Adam Lowell Roberts joins Fr. Barnabas to talk about taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. How do we evangelize as Orthodox Christians? You will also learn about an exciting new evangelism initiative in the Antiochian Archdiocese.

Fr. Barnabas Powell welcomes bioethicist Wesley J. Smith to talk about the uniqueness of human beings and the societal trend the more an more devalues that uniqueness.

Fr. Barnbas Powell welcomes Fr. Stephen Freeman and Fr. Panayotis Papageorgiou to discuss the recent supreme court decision on same sex marriage. Several interesting listener calls including one from Moscow, Russia!

Fr. Barnabas welcomes Dan Christopulos of IOCC and Nick Chakos of Focus North America to talk about our clear mandate from the Lord to care for the poor.

Fr. Barnabas opens the lines on this episode for calls, chat room questions, and emails on matters of Faith, Fasting, and the Theotokos.

Fr. Jonathan Ivanoff joins Fr. Barnabas for a discussion about the Orthodox view of salvation. What do you tell people when they ask you "Are you saved?"

Fr. Tom Soroka and AFR listener Tad Singleton join Fr. Barnabas to talk about proper adornment as an Orthodox Christian including the topic of head coverings. We thank Tad for suggesting the topic!

Dr. Kyriaki Fitzgerald from Holy Cross Seminary joins Fr. Barnabas to explore the meaning of Theosis in the Orthodox Church.