In this message from Genesis 28 and 32, Pastor Chris Teien looks at Jacob’s uncertain journey and reminds listeners that God is present even when the future feels unclear. Whether facing graduation, career changes, family decisions, fear, or regret, we can trust God to guide, shape, and provide for us one step at a time.

Links: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/19191831

Key Points:
God transforms your uncertainty with His presence - Genesis 28:10-15
God receives your response of faith - Genesis 28:16-22
God uses every season for His purpose - Romans 8:28
God shapes your character through the journey - Genesis 32:24-28
God teaches you to depend on Him - Philippians 1:6

Personal Stories from Pastor Chris:
Pastor Chris reflects on graduating before modern technology, learning unexpected skills through different jobs and volunteer opportunities, and how God uses ordinary seasons to prepare us for what comes next.

Notable Quotes:
“Nobody knows what comes next, but we can trust that God is going to get us through.”
“God does not always tell you every detail. He guides you down a path.”
“It does not mean everything will be easy, but it does mean God will get you through.”

Actionable Takeaways:
Trust God with the next step, even when you cannot see the whole path.
Stay faithful in ordinary opportunities, because God may be preparing you through them.
Do not compromise spiritually while waiting for God’s plan.
Draw close to God through prayer, Scripture, worship, and obedience.

Scripture References:
Genesis 28:10-22 - Jacob’s dream at Bethel
Genesis 32:24-28 - Jacob wrestles and receives a new name
Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust the Lord with all your heart
John 1:51 - Jesus as the connection between heaven and earth
James 4:8 - Come close to God
Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 - Keep your vows to God
Psalm 15:1, 4 - Keep promises even when it hurts
Romans 8:28 - God works all things together for good
Philippians 1:6 - God finishes the work He begins

Keywords:
trusting God, Jacob, Genesis 28, Genesis 32, God’s guidance, graduation sermon, uncertainty, faith, spiritual growth, Well Faith Podcast

Challenge:
Ask God to help you trust Him with what comes next, then take the next faithful step He puts in front of you.

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The WELL Faith Podcast offers encouraging, Bible-based messages from Pastor Chris Teien and guests. New sermons are released every Sunday. Replay episodes are marked with an asterisk. Find us online at ChrisTeien.com and Rockwell.Church in Virginia, MN. Email comments to wellfaith24@gmail.com

Pain, disappointment, and seasons of waiting can either push us away from God or draw us closer to Him. Pastor Chris Teien walks through the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1-2 and explores how God works through seasons of waiting, prayer, and surrender to accomplish His greater purposes. Through Hannah’s faithfulness, God raised up Samuel, a prophet who would help lead Israel during a critical moment in history. This message challenges listeners to trust God with their burdens, their families, and their future.

Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/19157276

Key Points:

1. Kingdom influence begins with surrendered prayer - Hannah brought her deep pain honestly before God and trusted Him with her future. (1 Samuel 1:9-11)
2. Kingdom faith recognizes God’s ownership - Children, resources, and opportunities are gifts from God entrusted to us for His glory. (1 Samuel 1:27-28)
3. Kingdom investment requires faithful influence - Faithfulness in parenting, mentoring, and spiritual influence can impact future generations. (1 Samuel 2:18-21)
4. Kingdom trust leaves the future in God’s hands - God worked through Hannah’s obedience and Samuel’s life to shape the future of Israel. (1 Samuel 2:20-21)

Personal Stories from Pastor Chris:

Pastor Chris shares how older pastors encouraged and mentored him before planting a church and entering full-time ministry. He reflects on the importance of learning through relationships, faithful examples, and serving alongside godly leaders.

Notable Quotes:

• “Sometimes our pain can push us away from God, but Hannah allowed her pain to drive her to God.”
• “Prayer says, ‘God, I can’t do this without You.’”
• “Sometimes our children catch our faith more than they are taught our faith.”
• “God can do great things through ordinary faithfulness.”

Actionable Takeaways:

• Bring your struggles honestly before God in prayer.
• View your children and influence as opportunities to build God’s kingdom.
• Stay faithful even when you do not immediately see results.
• Invest intentionally in the next generation through prayer, example, and encouragement.

Scripture References:

• 1 Samuel 1-2 - Hannah’s prayer, Samuel’s birth, and dedication to the Lord
• Psalm 62:8 - Pouring out our hearts before God
• Philippians 4:6 - Bringing every concern to God in prayer
• Matthew 19 - God’s design for marriage
• 2 Timothy 1:5 - The faith of Timothy’s mother and grandmother
• Acts 3:24 - Samuel’s significance in God’s redemptive plan

Keywords:

Hannah, Samuel, prayer, parenting, faithfulness, kingdom influence, Christian family, surrender, discipleship, trusting God

Challenge:

Ask God this week to show you one specific way you can faithfully influence the next generation for Christ through prayer, encouragement, or spiritual example.

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The WELL Faith Podcast offers encouraging, Bible-based messages from Pastor Chris Teien and guests. New sermons are released every Sunday. Replay episodes are marked with an asterisk. Find us online at ChrisTeien.com and Rockwell.Church in Virginia, MN. Email comments to wellfaith24@gmail.com

Every believer has a God-given opportunity to impact eternity. Rooted in 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 and the Great Commission, this message reveals how a life transformed by Jesus becomes a powerful witness that God uses to reach others with the hope of the gospel. Pastor Chris Teien shares practical encouragement on living as Christ’s ambassador and making an eternal difference through everyday faithfulness.

Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/19118132

Key Points:

1. You Have Been Changed by Jesus – 2 Corinthians 5:17 reminds us that in Christ we are made new, no longer defined by our past but transformed for a purpose
2. You Have Been Given a Message to Share – 2 Corinthians 5:18 and Matthew 28:19 call every believer to carry the message of reconciliation through Christ
3. You Have Been Sent as Christ’s Representative – 2 Corinthians 5:20 shows we are ambassadors, representing Jesus in how we live and speak
4. You Participate in What God Is Already Doing – 2 Corinthians 5:19 and 1 Corinthians 15:58 remind us that God is already at work and invites us to join Him
5. Your Life Can Change Someone’s Eternity – Romans 10:14 and John 3:16 highlight the eternal impact of sharing the gospel with others

Personal Stories from Pastor Chris:
Pastor Chris connects this message to real-life opportunities where simple acts of faithfulness, conversations, and obedience can open the door for eternal impact in someone’s life.

Notable Quotes:
“God did not just save you from something, He saved you for something.”
“You are not just a believer, you are an ambassador.”
“One conversation about Jesus can change someone’s eternity forever.”

Actionable Takeaways:
Reflect on how Jesus has changed your life and who needs to hear that story
Pray for one person God is placing on your heart this week
Look for an opportunity to share the message of Christ in a natural way
Take a step of obedience by engaging in a spiritual conversation

Scripture References:
2 Corinthians 5:17-20 – New creation and ministry of reconciliation
Matthew 28:18-20 – The Great Commission
John 3:16 – God’s love and the promise of eternal life
Ephesians 2:1 – Our past condition before Christ
Romans 5:8 – Christ’s sacrificial love
John 20:21 – Sent as Jesus was sent
1 Corinthians 15:58 – Faithful labor in the Lord
Romans 10:14 – The necessity of sharing the gospel

Keywords:
disciple making, evangelism, gospel, new creation, Great Commission, Christian mission, sharing faith, reconciliation, eternity

Challenge:
Ask God to show you one person this week and take a bold step to share the hope of Jesus with them.

The WELL Faith Podcast offers encouraging, Bible-based messages from Pastor Chris Teien and guests. New sermons are released every Sunday. Replay episodes are marked with an asterisk. Find us online at ChrisTeien.com and Rockwell.Church in Virginia, MN. Email comments to wellfaith24@gmail.com