Encounters at the Well
Encounters at the Well is a heartfelt and meaningful podcast aimed at creating a supportive community for women in their faith journey. By sharing stories from different stages of life and addressing both the joys and challenges of walking with Jesus, the podcast can offer listeners encouragement, inspiration, and a sense of connection.
Episodes
30 episodes
The Sin of Unforgiveness
Unforgiveness feels heavy because it is. It is like dragging a boulder everywhere you go. Exhausting, frustrating, and honestly unnecessary.So what if letting it go is actually the doorway to peace?So many women are walking around...
A Struggle with Behavior Addictions
Have you ever wondered if a habit that once helped you cope has quietly started controlling you?In this episode of Encounters at the Well, we're talking about behavioral addictions and the subtle ways they can take hold of our hea...
Struggles with Addiction and Substance
Have you ever found yourself reaching for something to numb the pain, quiet the anxiety, or escape the overwhelm?In this episode of Encounters at the Well, we're having an honest conversation about substance addiction, numbing beh...
Salvation & Inner Struggles: A Mother-Daughter Conversation
In this deeply personal episode of Encounters at the Well, I'm joined by my daughter, Alli, as she shares her journey through anxiety, depression, and faith. Together, we have an honest conversation about what it's like to walk through m...
Anxiety and Depression: Faith Doesn't Always Fix It
What happens when faith feels strong on the outside… but anxiety and depression are loud on the inside?In this honest conversation, we’re talking about the real struggle so many Christian women face with mental health and why battling an...
Approval Addiction
The series explores themes of comparison, body image, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and approval addiction. It delves into the impact of social media, seeking external validation, and the struggle with self-worth. The episodes emphasize embra...
Perfectionism
The conversation delves into the topic of perfectionism and its impact on self-worth and faith. It explores the rewards and consequences of perfectionism, its roots, and its influence on one's relationship with God. The episode concludes with p...
People Pleasing vs. God Pleasing
The episode explores the theme of people-pleasing and the impact of performance-based worth on individuals. It emphasizes the contrast between people-pleasing and God-pleasing, highlighting the freedom and assurance found in God's love and acce...
Body Image, Aging, and Our Identity in Christ
The conversation explores the topics of body image, aging, and identity in Christ, focusing on the experiences and insights of Jessica Nelson, a gerontology professional. It delves into the cultural messages about aging, the importance of healt...
Comparison Culture and Social Media Envy
The conversation delves into the comparison trap and its emotional impact, particularly in the context of social media and the church. It explores the feelings of jealousy, inadequacy, and resentment associated with comparison, and emphasizes t...
What Happens When You Don’t Have Time to Grieve?
What happens when you don’t have time to grieve?In this deeply honest episode of Encounters at the Well, Amy sits down with Kellie Bradshaw to talk about delayed grief, survival mode, and what faith looks like when loss keeps co...
Can God Really Forgive This? The Grace That Holds Even After Failure
Shame rarely shouts. It whispers.It tells us this sin was too much. This failure crossed a line. God may forgive others, but He could never forgive me.In this teaching episode, Amy Donathan gently addres...
What Happens at a Pregnancy Resource Clinic
In this episode of Encounters at the Well, Amy Donathan sits down with Regina Thompson, a licensed clinical social worker and the manager of GraceHaven, a pregnancy resource clinic in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and a ministry of Ba...
What Does the Bible Really Mean by "Good?"
Send a textWhat does the Bible really mean when it calls something good?For many of us, the...
You Can't Earn Salvation: The Thief on the Cross and The Truth About Grace
Send a textDo you ever feel like you are not doing enough for God? Maybe you have moments when you wonder i...
How Can Christian Moms Pass Their Faith To The Next Generation Without Having It All Together?
Send a textHow do you actually pass your faith on to your kids when you feel like a hot mess most days and ...
The Moment Peter Sank: Keeping Your Eyes on Jesus When Life Feels Unsteady
Send a textWhen life suddenly shifts and everything feels unsteady, how do you keep your eyes on Jesus i...
Nothing Too Broken: How Jesus Redeemed My Story of Shame and Loss
Send a textHave you ever wondered if your story is too messy or too broken for God to redeem? ...
From Brokenness to Restoration: Amanda’s Story of Abuse, Healing, and God’s Grace
Send a textHave you ever wondered if your story is too broken for God to redeem? In this power...
God’s Grace in Suffering: Christian Encouragement for Women Facing Illness
Send a textWhen your health suddenly turns your entire life upside down, how do you keep your faith from...
Identity in Christ for Christian Women: Overcoming Lies and Finding Joy
Send a textWhat does it actually mean to live from your identity in Christ — and how would that change t...
I Raised Her in Faith—But God Had to Reach Her Himself
Send a textShe grew up in church. She knew all the answers. Her mom was in ministry. But she did not tru...
Trading Silence for Healing - Brandi's Story
Send a textWhat happens when a childhood secret finally rises to the surface after forty years of silenc...
