Idols cannot simply be removed, they must be replaced. That begins with being still and ends with our ability to listen to what God has to say. Find a quiet place with no distractions; and then begin to take a few deep breaths… Awareness Questions: 1. Where do my thoughts effortlessly go when nothing is demanded of me? 2. Am I able to be authentic and real with others? 3. What impact does rejection or the fear of rejection have on me? 4. How do people around me often feel? Be Still and Listen: 1...
Jun 23, 2025•9 min•Season 4Ep. 9
We often chase what feels good on the surface, but what if the real drive comes from something far deeper? In this episode, we're diving into the source idol of approval – that intense, often subconscious, desire to be loved and respected by others above all else. This isn't just about affirmation; it's about a deep-seated longing that, if left unchecked, can quietly displace God in your heart. We'll explore how the need for approval manifests in your life, from the fear of rejection to the rele...
Jun 09, 2025•22 min•Season 4Ep. 8
We invite you to join us for a guided experience that will help you uncover the deeper sources of idolatry in your life. This episode will lead you through a process of settling, releasing control, and listening to God's voice as we explore our longing for power and influence. We'll ask God to reveal the recurring pain points that need His healing touch and to speak the truth of who we are in Him. This podcast is an offering of Seek Well. To find out more about us visit seekwell.org Want to help...
May 26, 2025•8 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Our identity and purpose is supposed to be found in God. However, in our quest for a meaningful life we can often easily grasp for power and influence in areas that we were never meant to pursue. We wind up making good things ultimate things and displacing God on his throne. What could happen if you allowed God to access this part of your heart and speak to you? Topics discussed in this episode: Tim admits that he loves romcom’s Bill tells a story about being fired from his dream job Source idol...
May 04, 2025•28 min•Season 4Ep. 6
If we want to live the life that Jesus offers, we need to ask questions around why we do the things that we do. In this episode settle your mind, body, and soul and let us guide you through the practice of surrender. Topics discussed in this episode: Guided settling Lectio Divina Guided listening Be Still and Listen Questions : 1. Where do my thoughts effortlessly go when nothing is demanded of me? 2. God, what is my most uncontrolled emotion? 3. God, what am I trying to control that needs to be...
Apr 28, 2025•12 min•Season 4Ep. 5
What do you worship? What absorbs your heart and imagination to the point that life would hardly be worth living without it? Idols are anything that take the place of God in our lives; and they arise out of a belief that God is not enough and that something about his character is not trustworthy. In this episode we explore the realities of surface and source idols and how they cause chaos in our lives. Topics discussed in this episode: Something about us that is often misinterpreted by others Th...
Apr 14, 2025•50 min•Season 4Ep. 4
IIn this episode, we guide you through a practice of settling your mind, body, and soul, creating a sacred space to hear God's voice. Uncover what He has to say about your deepest desires and longings. Find a quiet place and let us guide you. Topics discussed in this episode: Guided settling Guided listening Be Still and Listen Questions : Jesus, what is (rising) to the surface right now? Jesus, where is there heartache in my life? Jesus, what do you want me to know? This podcast is an offering ...
Mar 31, 2025•12 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In this episode we ask the question “when life happens where do we go and what do we do?” As we journey deeper with God we discover that we all have longings that have gone unfulfilled. The truth is that our ability to love others is directly tied to having our own needs met and sometimes the places we find ourselves are a means of escape or relief from the life that we’re living. What do we do when we don’t know what to do? Where do we go? Topics discussed in this episode: The most surprising t...
Mar 17, 2025•40 min•Season 4Ep. 2
To fully embrace the life Jesus offers, we need to look deeper into our lives. With God's help, we can understand what influences our actions and experiences, whether positive or negative and close the gap between the life we are living and the life that God has for us. Topics discussed in this episode: What have we been learning about or obsessed with lately? Josh makes better life choices Tim rows a million meters Why we took a strategic pause as an organization Following Jesus as a lifelong p...
Mar 02, 2025•21 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Life becomes difficult when our misaligned motivations lead to our inability to see God clearly and to hear his voice. In this episode, Tim and Josh discuss what happens when lies lead to our desire to run away from God; and what we can do to remain at home with God. Topics discussed in this episode: We look back over this season and share some of our favorite moments God's plan vs the enemy’s plan The powerful reality of your story What gets in the way of our ability to be live the life that Je...
Oct 14, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 14
How do we pursue healing, restoration, and ultimately wholeness in Jesus in light of uncovering the lies that we have been told by the enemy? In this episode we talk about the reality that we have an active part to play in our healing and wholeness; and when we invite Jesus into the process He leads us through it. Topics discussed in this episode: Who did we want to be when we grew up? Lies are often presented to us when we are young and our perceived identities are being formed Doing what it ta...
Aug 19, 2024•24 min•Season 3Ep. 13
What if you discovered that you have been living in agreement with the enemy? Would you want to break that agreement and live in freedom, pursuing wholeness with God? Of course you would! In this episode we discover together how to break agreements and walk in freedom and truth with God. Topics discussed in this episode: We all share our church of origin background Our experiences help shape and form us The Enemy is a liar The consequences of our agreements with the Enemy Bill shares a story of ...
Aug 05, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 12
In moments of trauma the enemy will present us with an alternative reality (a lie) that goes against the truth of God. In this episode Kelli shares the origin story of when fear entered into her life and we discuss the impact that lies can have on us through the words “always, never, and can’t”. Topics discussed in this episode: Our adventure in Estes Park, CO Lies and agreements How the enemy uses fear The impact that lies have on our lives “Always, Never, and Can’t” The formation of core belie...
Jul 08, 2024•28 min•Season 3Ep. 11
God has a plan for your life… so does the enemy. We all believe things that are not true. Unfortunately we are often unaware of the plans of the enemy and how lies have impacted our lives. Do you believe that there is a spiritual battle happening and you are caught in the middle? Topics discussed in this episode: Lies and Agreements How to identify what is true and what is a lie The Devil, the world, the flesh The plans of the enemy What to do when confronted with a lie from the enemy The 99.9% ...
Jun 24, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Pain often causes us to attempt to fix things on our own; but it’s impossible to see ourselves, others, and our circumstances clearly in the moment. Thankfully we are not alone; God is with us in our most painful moments and is the only one who can give us what we need. Topics discussed in this episode: What is the most physically painful moment of your life? What happens when we are in pain and unable to see clearly We can do nothing apart from God Being consumed with ourselves Partnering with ...
Jun 10, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 9
When we develop the self-awareness to identify all that we are carrying with us then and only then are we able to ask Jesus to give us the clarity that we need to discern what is true; and what is a lie. Topics discussed in this episode: Traveling light and the essentials vs compulsive over-packer Flying on an airplane with…scissors We often don’t know what we are carrying with us Toxic self-talk and finding clarity with Jesus The battle ground of our mind When was the last time that you heard G...
May 27, 2024•22 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Description Often, we become so absorbed in our own lives and agendas that we fail to see beyond our immediate circumstances. But what if we could pause, be fully present, and perceive others as God does? Imagine the impact if we made ourselves available in each moment for God to work through us. Topics discussed in this episode: Our BIGGEST pet peeves Fall in New York City Bill’s encounter with a woman in need in the subway What to do when God interrupts us Seeing people the way that God sees p...
May 14, 2024•20 min•Season 3Ep. 7
We often take on more than we are capable of in life; and we often attempt to lead our lives under our own power, even when we have heard time and time again that apart from Jesus we can do nothing. This episode explores what Jesus means when he speaks about the abiding life and what it means to remain in Him. Topics Discussed in this Episode: The best piece of leadership advice we’ve ever received The Abiding Life, life to the full What it means to remain at home with God The “old” you and the ...
Apr 29, 2024•24 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Most of the time we control the outcome and often don’t think to ask God what HE has to say about our circumstances. It’s difficult to remember that God knows our circumstances better than we do. His plan is beyond our imagination! Topics Discussed in this Episode: Our greatest high school sports moment! Kelli dances in Paris, Josh plays basketball for the first time, Bill buys his own highlight reel, and Tim wins a dunk contest! Rowing races aka regatta’s Discernment as a family What God is tea...
Apr 15, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In this episode we are reminded that regularly remembering God’s faithfulness allows us to weather the storms of life when they come. And, when we meet God in the midst of our pain and in our most extreme emotions, we can know that He is right there with us; speaking to us as a comforting father. Topics discussed in this episode: Our favorite adventures of all time! (jungles, ATV’s, and volcanoes!) Living with chronic pain How to approach God when we don’t have the answers The role that anger pl...
Apr 01, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Oftentimes we think that God’s love for us is dependent on what we do for Him; but the reality is that there is nothing that we could do to change His love for us. If we learn how to slow down and listen, God is repeatedly saying to us “you are enough, I love you.” And sometimes, God's message of his love for us comes from unexpected places; like our children. Topics discussed in this episode: What each of us are “tinkering” with Being fully present to God and others When is the last time that y...
Mar 18, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Most of us would like to say that we fully trust God in every aspect of our lives. However, It’s in the hardest moments when that trust is truly tested. Are we confident that God will come through when it matters the most? Join us as Kelli shares her story of a parents worst fear and how God met her in the midst of it. Topics discussed in this episode: What We’re Loving: Stretching, Cold Plunge, and Yoga for athletes The new reality of school safety in light of cultural shifts Trusting God in th...
Mar 04, 2024•22 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In the moments when we feel the need to power up and control the most; those are the pinnacle moments to hand over to God. Being fully present means being fully conscious of the moment and free from the noise of internal dialogue. It’s often associated with feelings of stillness and peace. What if we asked God what He wanted us to know and/or do in a given situation instead of reacting? Topics discussed in this episode: A few things we’re loving (links below!) Situations in life when we react in...
Feb 19, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 1
The currency of the twenty-first century is a story. Our hope is that as you listen to us share from our lives that you can join us in discovering just how much listening to God changes everything! Cast: Tim Shelton, Josh Collesano, Kelli Shelton and Bill Holbrook Topics discussed in this episode: Season One of Free And Light Season Two of Free And Light seekwell.org This podcast is an offering of Seek Well. To find out more about us visit seekwell.org...
Feb 05, 2024•7 min•Season 3Ep. 1
A guided listening experience to help you hear the voice of God. If you’d like to learn more about what it means to listen, check out season 2, episode 9! This podcast is an offering of Seek Well. To find out more about us visit seekwell.org
Dec 18, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 19
A guided experience to help you release control back to God. If you’d like to learn more about what it means to surrender and how to live surrendered to God; listen to season 2, episode 13! This podcast is an offering of Seek Well. To find out more about us visit seekwell.org
Dec 11, 2023•7 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Join us in this bonus episode with a guided experience to help you settle before God. If you’d like to learn more about what it means to settle and how to live settled; listen to season 2, episode 3! This podcast is an offering of Seek Well. To find out more about us visit seekwell.org
Dec 04, 2023•6 min•Season 2Ep. 17
What does it take to stay the course in our pursuit of Jesus? That question can best be answered by learning from those who have a lifetime of experience. In this episode Tim interviews his Dad Al and discovers that his story of faith wasn’t perfect. Al grew up in poverty with divorced parents who didn’t follow Jesus. After finding God as a boy, his life changed by allowing older men to mentor him in spiritual practices that have helped Al seek well for a lifetime. Topics discussed in this episo...
Oct 23, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Following Jesus is difficult. Life can be hard and spiritual growth rarely comes easy. So, how do we keep moving forward in our pursuit of God? In this episode we discuss three key practices that will help you seek Jesus well for a lifetime. Topics discussed in this episode: - The tension of staying the course -How to take every thought captive -Following Jesus is best done in community -How to abide -Perseverance as a key component to following Jesus -Life to the full This podcast is an offerin...
Oct 02, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 15
After years of struggling with infertility, Kaya was angry with God. She struggled to believe her prayers were being heard or that God even cared. A breakthrough came when she learned to surrender her desires to God’s plan. Kaya was able to unpack the root of her pain, and was able to find peace and joy in the midst of her circumstances. Topics discussed in this episode: Kaya’s story of infertility The struggle with control and the results of anger Listening to God Surface idols and source idols...
Sep 19, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 14
