Do you want to go deeper into God’s word? Pastor Phil Hopper and Pastor Chad Glover of Abundant Life, along with Host Les Norman, sit down each week to dive deeper into the sermon. As Christians, we are to grow wider (make disciples) and grow deeper and drink from the Well (study God’s word). Pull up a chair, get ready to learn something new, walk away with something to do, and deepen your relationship with God.
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The Battle Every Man Faces: Joby Martin on Biblical Manhood | The Well Podcast SS00E10
Episode 200
Sunday, November 8, 2026 • Duration 45:07
What does it truly mean to stand firm and act like a man in today's world? In this episode of The Well Podcast, Pastor Phil Hopper and host Les Norman welcome Pastor Joby Martin, founder and lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22, to talk about biblical manhood, spiritual warfare, and resilient faith.
Drawing from his book Stand Firm and Act Like Men, Pastor Joby explores the battle every man faces against passivity, distraction, and spiritual complacency. Listeners will learn how to build resilience instead of relying on raw strength, root their identity in Christ, and move forward after failure through daily repentance and God's grace.
This episode encourages men, and those who love them, to wake up, stay watchful, and pursue authentic biblical manhood.
📌 Supplemental Resources:
Stand Firm and Act Like Men by Joby Martin: https://jobymartin.com/books/stand-firm
Joby Martin’s Sermon at Abundant Life: https://youtube.com/live/haM28C0zvfw
Abundant Life exists to see lives changed by Jesus by being living proof of a loving God to a watching world.
Is the Ethiopian Bible More Complete? 81 Books vs. 66 | The Well Podcast SS00E9
Episode 199
Sunday, November 1, 2026 • Duration 50:43
Can you really trust the Bible? In this episode of The Well Podcast, Pastor Phil Hopper and host Les Norman answer your biggest questions about the reliability of Scripture, the differences between biblical canons, and the controversies around missing or disputed passages. They explain why the Ethiopian Bible includes 81 books while most Protestant Bibles have 66, and respond to claims about the Apocrypha and "banned books."
Pastor Phil shares the criteria the early church used to recognize the canon of Scripture, and why he believes "cut-and-paste theology" undermines the authority of the Bible. Listeners will also learn how to study Scripture in context and compare Scripture with Scripture.
This episode will encourage you to discern truth and grow in confidence that God has preserved His Word for every generation.
Holy Land Tour: From Dead Sea Scrolls to the Valley of Armageddon | The Well Podcast SS00E8
Episode 198
Sunday, October 25, 2026 • Duration 49:25
How does faith come alive when you stand where Scripture happened? In this episode of The Well Podcast, Pastor Phil Hopper and host Les Norman take you through Israel and the Holy Land, showing how biblical truth is rooted in real history and biblical archaeology. From the Garden of Gethsemane and Caiaphas' palace to Caesarea Philippi and Megiddo, they share how walking where Jesus prayed, taught, was crucified, and rose again turns faith into sight.
They discuss what the Dead Sea Scrolls reveal about the reliability of the Bible, why Israel's restoration as a nation matters for Bible history and prophecy, and what the Valley of Armageddon means for believers today. You'll also hear stories of faith and prayer from the trip.
Whether you're dreaming of a Holy Land tour or want to understand Scripture more deeply, this conversation will help the Bible come alive.
Are There Still Prophets Today? Do Your Words Matter? | The Well Podcast S12E02
Episode 197
Sunday, October 18, 2026 • Duration 50:44
Are there still prophets today, and do curse words really matter? In this episode of The Well Podcast, Pastor Chad Glover and host Les Norman explore the power and responsibility of words in the life of a believer, and what it means to prophesy in our modern context. They unpack the difference between the gift of prophecy and the office of a prophet, with examples from both the Old and New Testaments.
Pastor Chad shares how words can edify, exhort, and comfort, or inflict deep wounds, and why careless language matters. Listeners will learn practical steps for speaking life, setting an example for their families, and finding accountability through community.
Why Did God Allow the Serpent? Adam, Free Will, and Spiritual Leadership | The Well Podcast S12E01
Episode 196
Sunday, October 11, 2026 • Duration 39:16
Why did God allow the serpent in the garden, and what does Adam's story teach men about spiritual leadership? In this episode of The Well Podcast, Pastor Phil Hopper and host Les Norman explore Genesis 3 and the cost of "quiet failure," when men shrink back from leading and their families feel the impact for generations.
Pastor Phil explains the difference between condemnation and conviction, why past mistakes don't have to define your future, and how God's design for free will, love, and grace points to Jesus, the "Second Adam."
This episode encourages men to reject passivity, lead courageously, and walk confidently in God's grace, whatever their past.
Jessica Rose’s Path From Gender Dysphoria to Faith | The Well Podcast SS00E7
Episode 195
Sunday, October 4, 2026 • Duration 34:36
How do we find hope, healing, and truth in a culture wrestling with identity and brokenness? In this episode of The Well Podcast, Pastor Phil Hopper talks with Jessica Rose as she shares her detransition story and what Missouri's Amendment 3 means for families.
Jessica went through gender dysphoria, trauma, and a transgender transition before coming to faith in Christ. She opens up about her breaking point, her encounter with Jesus through the love of believers, and the church's role in her healing. Together, they discuss Amendment 3, how parents can love well without compromising their convictions, and what it means to offer both grace and truth.
What Christians Should Know About Missouri Amendment 3 | The Well Podcast SS00E6
Episode 194
Sunday, September 27, 2026 • Duration 56:21
When culture treats moral issues as political, how should Christians respond? Pastor Phil Hopper and guest co-host Kyle Worsham discuss Missouri Amendment 3, the biblical value of human life, abortion, IVF, and how believers can speak with conviction and compassion.
They also address questions about salvation for children and people with special needs, offering biblical perspective, practical encouragement for Missouri voters, and hope and healing for anyone affected by abortion.
📌 Episode Mentions:
Psalm 139, 2 Samuel 12, Isaiah 53:5, Proverbs 6, John 1:17
Melissa Ohden: Survival, Hope & Forgiveness | The Well Podcast SS00E5
Episode 193
Sunday, September 20, 2026 • Duration 01:00:30
At birth, Melissa Ohden survived a failed saline-infusion abortion—and at age 14, she learned the truth about her life. As Missouri Amendment 3 continues to shape conversations about abortion, Pastor Phil Hopper and Pastor Chad Glover sit down with Melissa—author, and the founder and CEO of the Abortion Survivors Network— for a conversation about forgiveness, reconciliation, and how Christians can support those impacted by abortion.
This episode offers real stories, practical next steps, and encouragement for anyone touched by abortion—whether a survivor, parent, or advocate. It is a beautiful reminder that God is still “knitting” redemption into every story.
Unequally Yoked? Forgiving Family? | The Well Podcast S11E03
Episode 192
Sunday, September 13, 2026 • Duration 53:34
What does it look like to follow Jesus when the hardest person in your life is your spouse—or the parent who raised you?
On this episode of The Well Podcast, Pastor Chad Glover and host Les Norman answer listener questions about marriage, faith, forgiveness, and healthy boundaries. They discuss being unequally yoked, loving a spouse who does not share your faith, and navigating the pain caused by a parent’s addiction or harmful choices.
Whether you are navigating an unequally yoked marriage, working through family wounds, or learning to forgive a parent, this episode offers biblical truth and practical encouragement—reminding you that God meets you right where you are.
📌 Episode Mentions:
Ephesians 5:15-18, 1 Corinthians 10:11, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Psalm 34:18, Proverbs 13:12, James 4:2, Mark 9:29, 1 Peter 3:1-2, Matthew 5:16, Galatians 6:9, Matthew 18:21-22, Matthew 6:12, Luke 7:47, Genesis 41:51, Genesis 50:20, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19, Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1-3, Hebrews 2:18, and Hebrews 4:15.
Hard Bible Questions Answered: Predestination, Israel, Sacrifice & More | The Well Podcast S11E02
Episode 191
Sunday, September 6, 2026 • Duration 01:10:17
Have a hard Bible question you’ve never been able to ask? In this listener Q&A episode of The Well Podcast, Pastor Phil Hopper sits down with host Pastor Chad Glover to answer hard questions about salvation, Calvinism vs. Arminianism, predestination, and how to interpret challenging passages of Scripture.
As Pastor Phil explains what it means to be “Calvin-ish,” the conversation turns to bigger questions about God’s sovereignty, human responsibility, and how to approach difficult passages of Scripture. From Pharaoh’s hardened heart to Israel, Zionism, and the 144,000 in Revelation, the discussion invites you to think deeply, search Scripture, and ask hard questions out loud.
