Well Faith with Chris Teien
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
Episodes
398 episodes
Christian Leadership in Action (Matthew 20:20-28)
What does true greatness really look like? In this message from Matthew 20:20-28, Pastor Chris explores how Jesus completely redefines leadership, shifting the focus from power and position to humility, service, and sacrifice. This episode chal...
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True Worship in Action (Hebrews 13:15-17)
In this message from Hebrews 13:15-17, Pastor Chris explores what true worship really looks like in everyday life. Worship is not limited to singing during church services. It is a lifestyle that includes praising God, proclaiming Christ, carin...
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Confidence and Courage when we are Convinced we are Secure in Christ (Romans 8:31-39)
In a world that often feels unstable and uncertain, many people respond with fear or discouragement. In this message from Romans 8:31-39, Pastor Chris Teien explains why believers can live with confidence and courage because their salvation is ...
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When God Is Working Things Out for Your Good (Romans 8:28-30)
In this encouraging message, Pastor Chris walks through one of the most quoted and often misunderstood promises in the Bible, Romans 8:28–30. He explains what it truly means that “God works for the good” and shows how that good is not comfort o...
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Present Suffering, Future Glory (Romans 8:18-27)
Hard seasons are part of life, even for believers. In this episode, Pastor Chris walks through Romans 8:18–27 and explores the powerful contrast between present suffering and future glory. Creation groans for renewal, believers groan for redemp...
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Adopted and Assured: Identity in Christ (Romans 8:12-17)
What does it mean to live with confidence as God’s adopted child? In this message from Romans 8:12–17, Pastor Chris explains how our identity in Christ reshapes how we fight sin, follow the Holy Spirit, and rest in God’s assurance. Discover how...
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What Real Christian Love Looks Like in Everyday Life*
Christian love is more than a feeling. In this message from 1 Corinthians 13:4–7, Pastor Chris explores what agape love looks like when lived out in everyday relationships within the church, family, and community. This teaching calls believers ...
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Living Through the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:5-11)
In this message from Romans 8:5–11, Pastor Chris explores how the Holy Spirit, who lives within every believer, leads us into a new way of life. Using everyday illustrations and Paul’s teaching, the message challenges believers to move off spir...
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No Condemnation: Breaking Free from Guilt (Romans 8:1-4)
Many believers struggle with guilt that keeps them stuck in the past and uncertain about what God thinks of them. In this opening message from the How to Live in Victory series, Pastor Chris walks through Romans 8:1-4 to show how Christ removes...
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Encourage One Another to Finish Strong (Hebrews 12:12-15)
Encourage One Another to Finish Strong - Eyes on the Prize Series. In Hebrews 12:12-15, God reminds us that the Christian life is a shared journey, not a solo run. In this message, Pastor Chris Teien challenges believers to strengthen one anoth...
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How God’s Discipline Shapes Our Faith (Hebrews 12:5-11)
Enduring faith does not grow by accident. In this episode, Pastor Chris explores Hebrews 12:5–11 and shows how God’s discipline is not punishment, but loving coaching from a perfect Father. Using the imagery of athletic training and the Winter ...
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Running the Race God Marked Out for You (Hebrews 12:1-4)
How to Find Focus and Strategy for a Winning Faith. Life is not a sprint but a race that requires endurance, focus, and purpose. In this message from Hebrews 12:1–4, Pastor Chris uses the illustration of Olympic snowboarding to show how God cal...
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Choose to Pursue Victory in the Race of Faith (Hebrews 12:1)
This episode launches the “Eyes on the Prize” series from Hebrews 12:1 and calls believers to run the Christian race with perseverance and renewed commitment. Using the imagery of Olympic training and spiritual discipline, Pastor Chris challeng...
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How to Shape Your Life Around God’s Priorities (1 Peter 4:1-11)
In this New Year message from 1 Peter 4:1-11, Pastor Chris challenges believers to pursue a life shaped by God’s priorities rather than culture’s pursuit of comfort, pleasure, or success. This passage calls Christ followers to endurance, ...
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Joy Worth Pursuing (Matthew 2)
Joy is not something we stumble into by accident. In this message, Pastor Chris Teien walks through the story of the Magi in Matthew 2 and shows how true joy is found by those who intentionally pursue Jesus, even when the path is uncertain. Thi...
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How Godly Joy Overcomes Fear (Luke 2)
Fear has a way of shrinking our faith and silencing our witness, especially when life feels uncertain. In this message from Luke 2, Pastor Chris shows how godly joy is rooted in God’s grace, anchored in His promises, and strong enough to ...
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Joy When God Sends Someone to Encourage You
God often brings the right people into our lives at just the moment we need encouragement. The story of Mary and Elizabeth shows how God strengthens our faith through trusted relationships and the work of the Holy Spirit. Their example reminds ...
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Joy Found Through Faithful Waiting
Joy Even When You Feel Forgotten. There are seasons when life leaves you feeling overlooked, unheard, or stuck in a long wait you never asked for. The story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1 shows that even when God seems silent he is still ...
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Chosen by God: The Secret to a Thankful Heart
Discover how a deeper understanding of God’s choosing can ignite true thankfulness in your everyday life. Pastor Chris Teien shares how God’s love, your identity, and your purpose take on new meaning when you see yourself as chosen by God. This...
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How to Persevere Through Life's Trials and Troubles
When faith is tested by pressure, pain, and spiritual opposition, God has not left you alone. In this message from 1 Peter 4 and 5, Pastor Chris explains how trials become the very places where God deepens your faith, strengthens your character...
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Everyone Can Lead with Courage and Conviction
You don’t need a title or a platform to lead well. In this episode, Pastor Chris walks through 1 Peter 3 and 5 to show how every believer can lead with courage, conviction, and quiet strength. You’ll hear practical encouragement on pursuing pea...
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How to Win When Life Feels Unfair
Life isn’t always fair, but how we respond reveals where our faith really stands. In this message from 1 Peter, Pastor Chris Teien shows how believers can honor God even when treated unjustly. Discover how to live with grace, honor, and blessin...
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Pure in Heart in a Distracted World (Dr. Ken Castor)*
In this timeless message Dr. Ken Castor unpacks Matthew 5:8 and shows how to stay focused on God in a noisy and distracted world. He reminds us that the blessed life is not found in comfort or possessions but in a heart fully devoted to Jesus. ...
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