Welcome to the " Desert Well" - Insights and Conversations on Faith Join Pastor Jared Townley and Principal Derek Blessing in the inaugural episode of 'The Desert Well' podcast. Learn about their mission at Lamb of God Lutheran Church and School in Las Vegas, explore the inspiration behind the podcast's name, and discover what listeners can expect in future episodes. Delve into discussions on faith, scripture, and the unique challenges of ministry in a desert city, all while connecting with a community centered on the love of Jesus. 00:00 Introduction to the Desert Podcast00:24 Meet Pastor Jared Townley01:26 Introducing Derek Blessing03:19 The Meaning Behind 'Desert Well’04:40 The Samaritan Woman at the Well06:11 Navigating Life's Desert Moments09:32 The Purpose of This Podcast11:57 Building a Community Around the Well18:37 Topics and Future Conversations22:00 Zooming Out from the Urgent24:01 The Value of Longer Conversations25:00 Exploring the Well Analogy26:21 Guardrails for Our Discussions29:59 Lutheran Beliefs and Teachings37:39 Consistency and Community39:23 Podcast Frequency and Goals41:25 Closing Thoughts and Prayer

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