The Well - Abundant Life Church

In Philippians 4:11, Paul wrote that he learned to be content in whatever state. What does it truly mean to live an abundant life, especially when it comes to generosity, contentment, and a heart devoted to eternal priorities? 

Host Les Norman sits down with Pastor Phil Hopper for an honest, challenging conversation about generosity, finances, and investing in what really lasts. Drawing from Philippians 4 and the Apostle Paul’s “tha...

What does it mean to live with a “kingdom mindset,” especially when life gets tough? In this episode of The Well Podcast, host Les Norman sits down with Pastor Toshaun Avery for a conversation about growing through life’s challenges, cultivating spiritual maturity, and living with a heavenly perspective. 

Les and Pastor Toshaun explore the importance of biblical mentorship, community, and discipleship on your faith journey. They sha...

Why does God allow suffering? Can pain be a gift? 

In this episode of The Well Podcast, Pastor Phil Hopper and host Les Norman dive deep into one of life’s toughest questions: How can we view suffering as something God can use for good? In some way, pain is a present that ushers us into God’s presence.

The conversation challenges common views of pain, explains why God allows suffering in a world He created good, and provides practica...

What really separates religion from redemption—and why does it matter for your eternity?

In this episode of The Well Podcast, Pastor Phil Hopper and host Les Norman discuss the difference between religion and redemption. They talk about the works that people often do to earn their way to heaven and answer the question, “Can baptism save you?” 

Religion can never earn salvation. Instead, what sets Christianity apart is God’s work for ...

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 ...

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...

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?

Be equipped to live with ...

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, ...