The Well

The Well

Do you want to go deeper into God’s word? Pastor Phil Hopper and Pastor Chad Glover of Abundant Life, along with Host Les Norman, sit down each week to dive deeper into the sermon. As Christians, we are to grow wider (make disciples) and grow deeper and drink from the Well (study God’s word). Pull up a chair, get ready to learn something new, walk away with something to do, and deepen your relationship with God.

Episodes

July 28, 2025 49 mins

How does a church keep its identity while multiplying and expanding to new places? In this episode of The Well Podcast, host Les Norman is joined by Pastor Phil Hopper and special guests Lance and Rebecca Harrington, to talk about church growth through launching new campuses. 

 

Lance Harrington is the campus pastor at Abundant Life’s campus in Johnson County, Kansas, and his wife Rebecca is the worship leader. Together, they unpack ...

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In this episode of The Well Podcast, Pastor Phil Hopper and host Les Norman discuss the relationship between faith and works.

The gospel is that we’re saved by grace through faith alone. Salvation is a gift from Jesus! Heaven is not a reward given for being good, and works are not what gets us into heaven. Rather, saving faith produces works, which are acts of obedience to honor God.

Listen along as they explore how faith in motion a...

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What if living with purpose was the key to unlocking real joy? In this episode of The Well Podcast, Pastor Chad Glover and host Les Norman talk about how true joy comes when we look beyond ourselves and start living out our God-given purpose. 

Questions Explored:

Why do I lack joy?

How do I live out my purpose?

How do I experience Christ?

How can the church help those who are hurting?

How do I share my testimony?

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How would your life change if you committed to choosing joy no matter your circumstances? The Book of Philippians teaches us to pursue joy in all seasons. Join host Les Norman and Pastor Chad Glover as they kick off season 4 of The Well Podcast by exploring the origins of the church at Philippi. Learn how God intentionally designed the Philippian church to be a movement for all people, regardless of background, status, or past mi...
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In this episode of The Well Podcast, host Les Norman sits down with Pastor Phil Hopper to talk about biblical parenting, fatherhood, marriage, and legacy. Pastor Phil shares the best fatherhood advice he's received: “Keep your welcome mat out and your mouth shut.” He explains how parenting evolves as children grow into adults and how sometimes the best way to support them is through presence rather than unsolicited advice. Fathers ...
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In this episode of The Well Podcast, host Les Norman and Pastor Phil Hopper talk about the joys and challenges of building strong marriages. Drawing from decades of personal experience, they share what they thought they knew about marriage and what they found out it was actually like. Through candid conversation, they share personal stories, wisdom from couples in their church, and biblical marriage advice from Scripture, all c...
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What do you do when you feel like you’ve lost that lovin’ feelin’ in your marriage? In this episode of The Well Podcast, host Les Norman and Pastor Chad Glover discuss the transformative role of humility, gentle love, and God-centered restoration in marriage and relationships. Pastor Chad shares vulnerably about intergenerational patterns, the necessity of “dying to self” daily, and the sanctifying work of marriage. Les reflects on...
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How do you navigate conflict in marriage and relationships in a healthy, biblical way? In this episode of The Well Podcast, host Les Norman and Pastor Phil Hopper sit down with Doug Geiger, Counseling Director at Abundant Life, for a practical and hope filled conversation. Discover why addressing conflict matters, the dangers of ignoring issues, and how forgiveness can transform your relationship. Doug shares his “L.U.V.E.R.” me...
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In this episode of The Well Podcast, host Les Norman and Pastor Phil Hopper dive into the prophetic significance of current events in Israel. After a powerful and eye-opening trip to the Holy Land, Pastor Phil gives a unique perspective on these events and shares why so many believe we are living in truly prophetic times. Unlike previous trips, Pastor Phil engaged in conversations with devout Jewish people and explored rarely ac...
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In this episode of The Well podcast, bestselling author, podcast, and speaker Heidi St. John joins Pastor Phil and host Les Norman to talk about biblical womanhood and God’s design for families. Heidi is a bestselling author, podcaster, and speaker who is passionate about faith and family. She shares her insights on femininity, motherhood, and identity in a world rapidly shifting its values. Heidi talks about common lies and misc...
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In this episode of The Well Podcast, host Chad Glover and special guest Vance Pittman, President of the Send Network, dive into topics of church planting, kingdom living, biblical leadership, and authentic discipleship. Vance shares his incredible journey from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, to leading the largest church planting network in North America—Send Network. Discover how Luke 4 shaped his mission to help plant over 1,000 churches...
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In this episode of The Well Podcast, Pastor Phil and host Les Norman discuss how believers should prepare for the return of Christ. Comfort, prosperity, and cultural distractions can lull believers into spiritual slumber. We need to wake up, redeem our time, and prepare for the return of Christ.

As we anticipate the return of Christ, we need to stay alert, active, and engaged in our faith. Let’s be a church awake, alive, and ready, ...

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Do the origins of Easter begin with the resurrection of Jesus? In this special Easter conversation, Pastor Phil and host Les Norman explore the history and origins of Easter, debunking common misconceptions and exploring the true foundation of the Christian faith—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Pastor Phil answers pressing questions about Easter, including: Is Easter a pagan holiday? Where do colored Easter eggs come from? ...
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In this episode of The Well Podcast, Pastor Phil and host Les Norman talk about how insecurities impact our relational intimacy and vulnerability with God, our spouses, and our community. We are all born with hearts traumatized by sin, but we were made for connection and intimacy. Our insecurities because of sin are carried into marriage and often cause patterns of dysfunction. Sharing those insecurities with your spouse and comm...
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Clayton King is back on The Well podcast with Pastor Phil and Les Norman to talk about walking in love and keeping the fire alive in marriage. Clayton challenges us to answer the question, “Are you walking in love right now?” Falling in love is just the beginning. Walking in love for a lifetime is the real treasure. Walking in love is a daily habit. In marriage, you can’t maximize the gift God has given you in your spou...
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In this episode of The Well podcast, Pastor Phil and Pastor Chad talk about the Sermon on the Mount and what that sermon reveals about the Kingdom of God and stewarding our treasures. The Kingdom of God is the rule of God in our hearts. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus declares Himself the Messiah and tells us what the Kingdom of God is all about. When we receive Jesus as the King of our lives, we are welcomed into an upside-d...
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In this episode of The Well Podcast, Pastor Phil and Pastor Chad talk about the parable of the Good Samaritan and answer the question, “Who is my neighbor?” The Jews thought that loving their neighbor meant loving people who were like them and who were close to them. But Jesus challenged that mindset with the parable of the Good Samaritan. The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches us that we have to balance our care for people...
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In this episode of The Well Podcast, Pastor Phil and Les talk about idolatry, greed, and covetousness. Our idols lie dormant, but they can quickly resurrect themselves at any time. The way you battle idolatry is by intentionally pursuing the things God treasures. Don’t wait until you feel like treasuring it. Start pursuing it even when your heart doesn’t fully treasure it! Pursuing the things of God and the things of heaven i...
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In this episode of The Well Podcast, Pastor Phil and Les are joined by Pastor Jonathan Buttram, the pastor of Re:generation recovery ministry at Abundant Life. Pastor Jonathan talks about the life change he has seen through Re:generation and shares his testimony of coming to faith in Jesus. Re:generation is a transformative ministry that combines discipleship and recovery, offering a path to freedom, peace, and hope for both t...
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In this episode of The Well podcast, Pastor Phil, Les, and Olivia talk about how to follow Jesus as the Good Shepherd and live the abundant life He offers. They emphasize that following Jesus is about more than just salvation; it's about pursuing sanctification and consecrating your life to Him. We receive the gift of life abundantly when we confess Jesus as our Savior and consecrate our lives to Him. Many Christians today are...
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