This Is WholeLife
This is WholeLife is a weekly conversation where we dive deeper into the message and topics at WholeLife Church in Orlando, Florida. Enjoy a mix of light-hearted fun and transparency as we seek answers with Pastors Ken Wetmore, and Melanie Bockmann, with Digital Content Creator Lucas Moraes, and Communications Director and Host Randy Magray. It’s the perfect midweek commute podcast to grow personally and spiritually with your WholeLife family! We encourage your questions, comments, and feedback, which we discuss and share in every episode! You can join the conversation by emailing podcast@wholelife.church, calling 407-965-1607, or texting us at 407-965-1607, and using # ThisIsWholeLife on our social media feeds.
Episodes
WetMore Summer Series: What Prevents? - Ken Wetmore
In Acts 8, the Ethiopian official asks, “What prevents me from being baptized?” It’s a question that still speaks today. What’s holding you back from taking your next step—whether it’s baptism, sharing Jesus, or simply saying yes to God’s call?
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BONUS: Ken Reads A Story - Go Wash in the River
BY LISTENER REQUEST! Listen and enjoy as Ken reads a classic children's story in the world of Adventist literature from Book 3 of ‘My Bible Friends’ by Etta B. Degering. You can find the entire five-book set of My Bible Friends, each with four stories inside, here.
Many of us who were raised in the Adventist faith grew up listening to and enjoying the beautiful illustrations a...
WetMore Summer Series: Precious Water
When David longed for a sip of water from his hometown well, three of his warriors risked everything to bring it to him. Instead of drinking it, David poured it out as an offering to God, recognizing the sacrifice behind the gift. This powerful message from 2 Samuel 23 shows us what true devotion, honor, and worship look like. Through stories of ancient heroes, biblical offerings, and reflection...
WetMore Summer Series: Showdown on Mount Carmel - Ken Wetmore
Elijah’s story in 1 Kings 17–19 is a powerful journey of faith, boldness, and burnout. From miraculous provision to fire from heaven and quiet whispers of God’s presence, Elijah’s life invites us to trust deeply and follow courageously. How does his story speak to yours today?
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WetMore Summer Series: Go Dig a Well - Ken Wetmore
When growth stalls and wells run dry, God calls us to dig again—with purpose, perseverance, and future generations in mind. Discover how faithfulness today can create space for life tomorrow.
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Staff/Family Retreat 2025 (UPDATE)
Listen if you can to the flu-riddled voice of Randy to find out why this week is just a ‘bonus’ episode…. #ThankYouForYourGrace
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WetMore Summer Series: Faithful Father - The Flood - Ken Wetmore
Noah’s faith and obedience saved his family amid a world of wickedness. God’s justice and mercy are revealed through His covenant with Noah. Let’s walk closely with God, our faithful Father, trusting His wisdom and love.
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WetMore Summer Series: It Begins and Ends with Water - Ken Wetmore
From creation to eternity, it begins and ends with water. Water sustains our bodies, shapes our world, and flows through the story of God—from Genesis to Revelation. Dive into a powerful message about how water reflects life, Spirit, and the invitation to be fully renewed. 🌊 #ThisIsWholeLife #WaterTales #LivingWater
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Voices of WholeLife 2025: God's Invitation to Pray - Amanda Maggard
In this Voices of WholeLife message, Amanda Maggard invites us to rediscover the beauty and power of prayer, not as a duty or routine, but as a personal invitation from God to draw closer to Him. Through her message, Amanda reflects on how prayer can be a source of peace, strength, and transformation in our daily lives.
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Memorial Day: Remember - Ken Wetmore
This Memorial Day, we remember those who gave all—and how God has led us through every season. Let that remembrance go beyond one weekend. #MemorialDay #FaithfulGod #NeverForget
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Ruth: Faithful Servant of God - Ken Wetmore
Ruth concludes with a complete reversal from where it began. Instead of death, we have life. Instead of no future, we find the ancestors of royalty. The story not very subtly points out that being a faithful servant of God pays dividends in the long run.
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Ruth: Faithful Compassionate Friend - Ken Wetmore
The name Ruth means compassionate friend. In this story, Ruth and Boaz both show compassion. In this case, the compassion is almost scandalous.
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Ruth: Faithful Strength - Ken Wetmore
Ruth was a strong woman. She moved to a foreign country with her mother-in-law and supported both of them with dangerous and hard labor. God, in his faithfulness, provided the strength and what was needed to survive.
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Ruth: Faithful Bitterness
Is it possible to be bitter and still faithful? In the Book of Ruth, Naomi loses her husband and two sons. Ruth loses her husband and her homeland. Through the bitterness of this story, we see faithfulness sprouting in the Spring snow.
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Overflow Resurrection - Easter 2025 at WholeLife
If you follow Jesus, there will come a time in your journey…and more likely many times… where He will deeply disappoint you…but Jesus will never fail you. The shed blood that seems to indicate death transforms into the blood transfusion that gives life…Friday’s crucifixion becomes Sunday’s resurrection…and Death becomes the blessed hope of the resurrection and eternity spent with our ...
Live With Vision - Ken Wetmore
Mission describes who we are. Vision describes where that mission is taking us. Without mission, the vision has no North Star. Without vision, the mission has blueprints. A person or church does well to seek God's vision for them.
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Church Retreat 2025? - Dr. Heather Thompson Day
Dr. Heather Thompson Day is our featured speaker for this year’s annual church retreat weekend, delivering messages Friday night (What If I’m Wrong?) and Saturday afternoon (What If I’m Wrong About Jesus?).
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What If I’m Wrong About Jesus? - Dr. Heather Thompson Day
Dr. Heather Thompson Day is our featured speaker for this year’s annual church retreat weekend, delivering messages Friday night (What If I’m Wrong?) and Saturday afternoon (What If I’m Wrong About Jesus?).
To find out more about Dr. Heather Thompson Day: https://www.heatherthompsonday.com/
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What If I’m Wrong? - Dr. Heather Thompson Day
Dr. Heather Thompson Day is our featured speaker for this year’s annual church retreat weekend, delivering messages Friday night (What If I’m Wrong?) and Saturday afternoon (What If I’m Wrong About Jesus?).
To find out more about Dr. Day: https://www.heatherthompsonday.com/
Let us know your thoughts by reaching out and joining the conversation with your questions and comments using...
Live With Purpose - Ken Wetmore
Know your mission/purpose. Make sure the organizations that you put your time, talent, and treasure into have purposes that align with your mission/purpose.
Let us know your thoughts by reaching out and joining the conversation with your questions and comments using the information below:
- Text/Voicemail: 407-965-1607
- Email: podcast@wholelife.church
- #ThisIsWholeLife
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