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A Holy Spirit Moment in a Coffee Shop (with Katharine Guerrero) Jul 18, 2026

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This episode launches the weekly Holy Spirit Saturdays series centered on sharing real stories of divine encounters and everyday obedience. Dan Wilt invites listeners to pay attention to the Holy Spirit’s prompting, step out in faith, and trust God even when it feels uncomfortable or uncertain. A key story comes from Katharine Guerrero, who felt led to pray for a woman at a coffee shop, showing how a simple act of obedience can become a meaningful moment of encouragement and spiritual impact.

The episode also emphasizes the importance of seeing people through Jesus’s eyes, overcoming fear of man, and planting seeds of faith through prayer and encouragement. It closes with a call for listeners to share their own Holy Spirit stories so the community can grow in faith, courage, and expectancy as they continue living out God’s love in everyday moments.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Holy Spirit Saturdays
01:14 Prayer of Consecration
02:12 Catherine Guerrero's Story
02:43 Listening to the Holy Spirit
05:54 Overcoming Fear and Doubt
08:43 Encouragement and Practical Steps
11:55 Prayer and Reflection
12:37 The Call to Love and Serve
15:34 Collecting Holy Spirit Stories

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The Kind of Place Where Miracles Don't Happen Jul 17, 2026

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This episode opens with a warm, family-centered celebration of Susan Walt’s birthday, setting a casual and deeply personal tone. From there, the conversation turns into a morning devotional and “wake up call” anchored in prayer and Scripture, creating the feeling of a shared gathering rather than a polished broadcast. The hosts emphasize that their show is about real life, real faith, and meeting with Jesus together, which frames everything that follows. The main teaching focuses on Mark 6, where Jesus returns to his hometown and “could not do any miracles there” because of unbelief.

The episode explores the relationship between faith, community, and miracles, arguing that miracles are sovereign acts of God but are often associated with communities marked by love and biblical faith. The hosts contrast genuine faith with shallow or transactional belief, encouraging listeners to examine brokenness, ask Jesus what needs healing, and lean into a posture of trust, love, and openness to God’s work. The episode closes with hymn singing and a pastoral reminder to encourage others, especially those who are hurting or nearing the end of life, by reaching out and walking with them in love.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Celebrating Susan's Birthday
02:25 Wake Up Call and Consecration Prayer
02:41 Introduction to the Conversation
03:42 Exploring Mark Chapter 6
05:50 The Role of Faith in Miracles
08:42 Community and the Power of Love
11:39 Reflection and Journal Prompts
13:38 Faith and Its Importance
18:17 Facing Life's End with Faith
20:13 Encouragement and Community Support

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On Becoming the Kind of People Who Don't Give Up on People Jul 16, 2026

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This episode centers on Mark 5 and the story of the demon-possessed man in the tombs, using it as a picture of “impossible situations.” The message is that Jesus steps directly into the darkest, most isolated places and brings freedom where no one else can help. A major theme is learning to become the kind of person who does not give up on others, even when their situation feels beyond repair.

The episode also shifts inward, challenging listeners to change their posture from being responsible for people to being responsive to them before Jesus. Rather than carrying the burden of fixing impossible problems, the invitation is to come “unto Jesus for them,” trusting the Holy Spirit to work through us. The hymn “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” reinforces the same message: storms will come, but Christ is the solid rock, and God is still present and working even when life feels unstable.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction and Morning Prayer
02:04 The Story of the Demoniac
04:59 The Power of the Holy Spirit
09:09 Shifting Our Perspective on Help
11:49 Journal Prompts and Reflection
22:16 SB25.EndingTag.V1.mp4

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Ending The Wait with Randy Simpkins | Wake-Up Call Conversations Jul 15, 2026

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Most people don't realize that every eight minutes, someone on the kidney transplant waiting list in the U.S. loses their chance at life — simply because they don't have a donor. But what if saving lives could be as inspiring as a Hollywood movie? Randy Simpkins shares an extraordinary story of how a seemingly ordinary day led to a miraculous kidney donation, sparking a movement that’s already helped 17 people, with many more on the horizon. Now, he's on a mission to ignite a nationwide wave of awareness and action through a groundbreaking film and faith-driven community efforts.

Learn more about Randy and how you can help at End The Wait! Visit here: https://endthewait.net/

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Who Needs the Weather Channel When You've Got Jesus? Jul 15, 2026

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This episode centers on Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4 and the bigger lesson hidden inside that miracle: not just that Jesus can command the wind and waves, but that he remained completely at peace in the middle of chaos. JD reflects on a real storm he experienced with a group of college students in Texas to show the contrast between human panic and Christlike stillness. The takeaway is that peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of Jesus within it.

The second half of the episode turns that insight into an invitation for listeners facing their own “furious squalls” — cancer, divorce, anxiety, or any other heavy circumstance. JD and his dad reinforce the message through the hymn “Be Still, My Soul,” reminding listeners that God’s peace can steady us and spill over to others around us. The episode closes with a pastoral challenge: bring your anxiety to Jesus, let the Holy Spirit hold you, and become a person whose calm helps calm the room around you.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction and Morning Prayer
01:31 Exploring Mark Chapter Four
03:40 The Power of Jesus in the Storm
07:09 The Miracle of Peace
10:28 Carrying the Peace of God
12:42 Reflection and Journal Prompts
14:27 A Blessing to Be Together
16:24 Finding Peace in the Storm
18:19 Singing to the Soul
21:29 Sharing Stillness with Others

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The Critical Difference between Being Responsible for Others and Responsive to Them Jul 14, 2026

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This episode centers on a reflection from Mark 3 and the healing of the man with the shriveled hand. The main message is that Jesus—and by extension those led by the Holy Spirit—doesn’t simply notice human need, but responds to it with life, compassion, and action. JD Walt contrasts being “responsible for” others with being “responsive to” them, arguing that trying to carry everyone’s burdens leads to overwhelm and compassion fatigue, while Spirit-led responsiveness allows us to do what’s actually ours to do in the moment.

The episode also emphasizes the idea that ordinary acts of love can have extraordinary, even lasting impact. Through prayer, a hymn, and a father-son duet, the hosts underscore that believers are not meant to carry the weight of the world alone; Jesus does that, and invites us to partner with him for a few people, one moment at a time. The closing takeaway is an encouragement to walk with the Master in daily attentiveness, trusting that small faithful responses can become part of God’s larger awakening work in the world.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction and Taco Tuesday
02:11 The Critical Difference: Responsibility vs. Responsiveness
10:05 The Power of Being Present 11:09 Journal Prompts and Reflection
13:54 Taco Tuesday and the Joy of Singing Together
15:27 The Importance of Hymns and Worship Songs
16:25 Being Responsive to Others' Pain
18:47 Walking with the Master: Trusting in Jesus
19:38 Sharing Stories and Community Engagement

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Why There Is No Such Thing as Secular Jul 13, 2026

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This episode centers on Jesus calling Levi, the tax collector, and the immediate ripple effect of that invitation. The conversation highlights the simplicity and power of Jesus’ words, “Follow me,” and then turns into a joyful singalong of “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus.” The message is that following Jesus is a daily decision, not a one-time moment, and that even ordinary people can become part of a larger witness when they choose to walk with him.

The second half moves into a teaching on Mark 2 and the idea that there is no truly “secular” space where God is absent. Jesus is shown as constantly entering everyday places—homes, workplaces, and social spaces—rather than waiting for people to come to religious settings. The episode argues that grace crosses boundaries, sits with sinners, and restores what sin has desecrated, all while calling followers to take the same risk of being misunderstood in order to embody love.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Morning Consecration and Introduction
02:36 The Gospel of Mark: A Journey Begins
03:34 Jesus and the Tax Collector: A Lesson in Acceptance
04:53 Sacred vs. Secular: The Holy Spirit's Role
08:15 Risking Misunderstanding: Jesus' Mission of Restoration
10:20 The Power of Prayer and Song
12:00 Grace: Embracing Sinners Without Affirming Sin
14:02 Introduction to David Walt
17:07 The Importance of Following Jesus
19:54 Daily Commitment to Faith
21:22 New Room Conference and Community Engagement

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When Revival Becomes Awakening: The Age of the Spirit Jul 11, 2026

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This episode centers on spiritual awakening through repentance, Scripture, and keeping Jesus at the center. JD Walt introduces the Mark Pizza Challenge as a 16-day invitation to read through Mark, then unpacks Mark 1 to show how John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus. He emphasizes that revival is not mainly about spectacle, but about honest prayer, humility, and a fresh openness to the Holy Spirit. A major theme is that repentance is not shame-filled guilt, but a gentle realignment with God — a small turn of the heart and mind that can lead to profound change.

The episode encourages listeners to “turn their eyes upon Jesus,” seeing Him as the beginning, middle, and end of the story. Overall, it’s a call to renewed devotion, subtle spiritual course-correction, and a deeper focus on Christ.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to the Mark Pizza Challenge
02:15 Consecration and the Presence of Jesus
04:07 The Intergenerational Story of the Gospel
08:33 Revival and Awakening: The Role of the Holy Spirit
11:16 Understanding Repentance and Realignment
16:27 The Role of John the Baptist and Our Focus on Jesus

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The Mark Pizza Challenge (Part 2) Jul 10, 2026

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This episode centers on J.D. Walt’s exploration of Jesus, Mark’s Gospel, and the Holy Spirit. He frames Mark as a gospel of Spirit-empowered ministry and invites listeners to move beyond religious routine into a more vibrant, awakened life with God. A key thread is that Jesus modeled what a Spirit-filled life looks like, and disciples are called not just to study Him, but to become like Him.

The episode also emphasizes practical and spiritual renewal through prayer, worship, and a fresh openness to the Holy Spirit’s work. Drawing from stories like John Wimber’s “do the stuff” challenge, J.D. encourages believers to expect healing, deliverance, and everyday empowerment as part of following Jesus. Overall, it’s a call to deeper devotion, greater spiritual hunger, and a life shaped by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Journey
03:11 The Mark Pizza Challenge and the Holy Spirit
11:52 Discipleship and the Spirit-Filled Life
13:14 Introduction to Farming and Faith
19:15 Sowing Seeds of Love and Spiritual Warfare

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The Mark Pizza Challenge (Part 1) Jul 09, 2026

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This episode opens with JD Walt returning after a break, thanking Dan Wilt for leading the previous series and announcing that he’ll spend the summer exploring the Gospel of Mark as a way of helping listeners encounter Jesus through Scripture. He frames the day with prayer and a reading from Acts 10, emphasizing that Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit and power and went about doing good and healing. That theme becomes the anchor for the rest of the episode: the Bible is not presented as a duty, but as an invitation into real transformation and daily relationship with Jesus.

JD then tells the story of the “Mark Pizza Challenge,” a youth ministry reading challenge he created years ago to help students read one chapter of Mark each day for sixteen days, with pizza as the celebration at the end. What started as a fun incentive grew into a powerful spiritual practice that stirred hunger for the Word, led to prayer, healing, all-night prayer meetings, and a broader awakening in the church. The episode closes with JD and his father leading a hymn, “Spirit of the Living God,” reinforcing the central message that the Christian life is simple at its core: open yourself to the Holy Spirit and let God do the transforming work.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction and Gratitude
02:55 The Gospel of Mark: A Personal Journey
09:23 The Mark Pizza Challenge: Transformative Experiences
11:52 Faith and Transformation: A Call to Action
12:18 Engagement and Fun in Scripture Reading
14:03 Welcome Back and Community Connection
16:20 The Importance of the Holy Spirit
19:14 Teaching and Learning about the Holy Spirit

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