Jacob's Well Church
Wherever we are on our journey, we will take steps together to know and become like Jesus.
3 Weekend Services:
Saturdays 5:00pm (with JW Kids Nursery through 5th Grade Open)
Sundays 9:00am & 10:45am (with JW Kids Nursery through 5th Grade Open)
Greenhouse YTH for 6th-12th Grade, Wednesdays at 6:30pm
Episodes
787 episodes
But Instead • TSOU S5 E38
When we remove our coping mechanisms, what fills the void?
The Biggest Risk
We've talked about risky behaviors, unhealthy comforts, and the wisdom of taking a break. But this weekend, Pastor Paul challenges us to consider the biggest risk of all: forgetting Jesus while pursuing everything else we think will make us who...
Numb
What are you turning to when life gets hard—and what might it be costing you? This weekend, Paul explores how many of us use things like gambling, technology, cannabis, shopping, or other habits to numb pain, only to discover we're also ...
A Conversation with Dr. Doug Matthews • TSOU S5 E36
This was an excellent conversation discussing the scientific evidence on alcohol's effect on the body.
I'm Taking A Break
This week in Risky, Pastor Paul challenges us to consider what might happen if we simply took a break. Together with UW–Eau Claire behavioral neuroscientist Dr. Doug Matthews, we'll explore how wisdom, habits, and the choices we make c...
Introducing Perry Polnaszek • TSOU S5 E35
Welcome our new Recovery Ministry Director as we dive deeply into his Risky sermon and get excited for the future!
Choices & Consequences
A powerful message about the choices that shape us, the things that quietly control us, and the hope of finding a different way forward. Through raw honesty and scripture, Perry Polnaszek invites us to wrestle with what’s really driving our liv...
Compulsive Behaviors and Dopamine • TSOU S5 E34
This week Paul and Joshua go deeper on the first message of Risky and the effects of too much dopamine.
Dopamine Dilemma
Pastor Paul opens our new series Risky with a personal message about alcohol, dopamine, addiction, and the subtle ways risky behaviors can begin to master our lives. We’re invited to ask not just “Is it allowed?” but “Is it wise?” and discover ...
Getting Some Direction About Spiritual Direction • TSOU S5 E33
Special Guest Nicki Behnke joins us to discuss her role as a Spiritual Director and her powerful Mother’s Day message.
Different Prayers in Different Seasons • Mother's Day 2026
Guest speaker Nicki Behnke shares a heartfelt message about how prayer changes through every season of life—and how God meets us in each one. Through stories of motherhood, adoption, and faith, we’re reminded that prayer is less about perfectio...
Friendology Recap • TSOU S5 E32
This is a great conversation covering the entire Friendology series with Ryan, Joshua and Brian.
Forged in Fire
What if the friendships you admire most aren’t built in easy seasons—but forged in the hard ones? This message invites us to move beyond convenience and step into the kind of loyal, costly friendships that actually last.
When Opportunity Meets Intentionality
In a world where friendship often fades with changing seasons, we’re invited to rediscover what real connection can look like right now. Rich, meaningful community isn’t behind you—it’s possible in this season, when opportunity meets intentiona...
Stumbling Through Life Stages • TSOU S5 E31
Special Guest Christine Oswald joins us to discuss Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development.
Our Friendship Scripts
We all carry unseen “friendship scripts” shaped by our past, quietly influencing how we connect, trust, and show up in relationships. In this message, we’re invited to examine those patterns through the lens of the gospel and discover how Chris...
The Epidemic of Loneliness • TSOU S5 E30
We are joined by special guest, Ryan Robinson, to discuss our new series Friendology.
Friendship Epidemic
We feel it—the quiet ache of loneliness, even in a world more connected than ever. What if that ache isn’t something to ignore, but an invitation to rediscover the kind of deep, meaningful friendships we were created for?
Comprehend Love • Easter 2026
What if the love of God isn’t something you earn, but something you can simply step into and enjoy? Easter isn’t only the story of Jesus rising—it’s an invitation for you to finally receive the love you’ve been chasing your whole life.
In the Church
Is there someone in your life you’re struggling to love? This message invites us to wrestle with the hardest command of Jesus—and discover what love really looks like when it’s complicated, costly, and lived out together.
The Tension of Faith & Works • TSOU S5 E29
Special Guest Brian Faught joins us to discuss the paradox behind Faith and Works.
Alive in Christ
You can go through all the motions of life and still feel like something is missing. But what if real life isn’t found in what you do, but in who you are in Christ? Through Jesus, we move from spiritual death to true life, and discover an ident...
