In the letter James wrote to the early church he tells us to count any kind of trouble as an opportunity for great joy! How do we do that? If you've got trouble this message from Pastor Clayton is for You! www.the-well-church.com Support the Show.بقلم Lead Pastor Clayton Beck

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Send us a Text Message. The definition of a garden is a small piece of ground used to grow vegetables, fruit, herbs or flowers. But it’s much more than that. It’s a community meeting place. It’s an outdoor classroom. It’s an organic food market. It’s a sustainable hobby. And it’s a place to make lifelong friendships. Ask anyone whose spent time in …

The Kingdom of God has secrets. What are they? What secret does God want you to know? Discover this and much more in this message from Pastor Clayton of the Well Church! https://www.the-well-church.com Support the Show.بقلم Lead Pastor Clayton Beck

Send us a Text Message. In the soft light of dawn, a lone figure stands by the water's edge, casting a line into the stillness. The morning mist hangs low, obscuring the surface as they patiently wait, listening to the quiet sounds of nature stirring awake. With a steady hand, they feel the tug of a Pennsylvania brook trout beneath the surface. Eng…

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Send us a Text Message. As Pennsylvanians head outdoors in record numbers, it’s imperative that we all learn how best to protect our environment. From backpackers and hikers to rock climbers and mountain bikers, it’s all our responsibilities to preserve the beauty of our natural spaces in and outside of the Commonwealth. And, there’s no better guid…

One of the disciples learned a great lesson after Jesus' resurrection. It is a lesson we all need to learn. If you've ever struggled to believe, listen to this message from Lead Pastor Clayton of the Well Church! http://www.the-well-church.com Support the Show.بقلم Lead Pastor Clayton Beck

The tomb is still empty! Jesus is alive! Do you believe Jesus resurrected? It is important that you choose to believe! https://www.the-well-church.com Support the Show.بقلم Lead Pastor Clayton Beck

What does God want from you? It may be more simple than you think! Discover the answer to this and more in this message from Lead Pastor Clayton of the Well Church! https://www.the-well-church.com Support the Show.بقلم Lead Pastor Clayton Beck

Send us a Text Message. On April 8, 2024 Pennsylvanians will have the opportunity to see something special. Something that’s not been seen in our commonwealth since January 1925. – nearly 100 years ago. From about 3:15 to 3:20 the moon will pass between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun’s light. A total solar eclipse. This eclipse will cross …

What does being Stone Broke have to do with Palm Sunday and you? Discover that and more in this message from Lead Pastor Clayton of the Well Church! https://www.the-well-church.com Support the Show.بقلم Lead Pastor Clayton Beck

How do you handle storms in life? How do you handle fear? How you respond reveals who or what you really trust. Hear today's Message from Lead Pastor Clayton Beck of the Well Church! Discover God's Word You need today! https://www.the-well-church.com Support the Show.بقلم Lead Pastor Clayton Beck

Send us a Text Message. It’s difficult for me to pick what I like most about Black Moshannon State Park. It’s a struggle I face every time I recommend this wonderful park to friends - which is often. I’ll go from talking about the incredible camping and cabin opportunities to swooning about the park’s lake and bog. Then I get going about the abunda…

For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 Believer's do not have a Spirit of Fear living in them. Why then do we let Fear control us? Discover all this Truth and much more in this Message from Lead Pastor Clayton of the Well Church! https://www.the-well-church.com Support the Show…

Send us a Text Message. It’s the spring of 1858. Colonel Edwin Drake from New York is hired by the Seneca Oil Company to investigate suspected oil deposits in Titusville, Pennsylvania. While the existence of petroleum oil was known, there no considerable market for the material. After months of work, Drake had little to show for his efforts. Undete…

Who do you go to for answers? Who or what is the source you pull from to tackle life and all the problems life brings? Discover where you source should be? Hint - It's Jesus and His Word! Hear Lead Pastor Clayton Beck of the Well Church deliver this Message you need today! https://www.the-well-church.com Support the Show.…

Paul talked about being weak in faith and strong in faith. Which one am I? It may not be what you think. The Bible also tells us what God is looking for in recognizing those that are His. Discover what this is and more in this Message from Lead Pastor Clayton of the Well Church! https://www.the-well-church.com Support the Show.…

Send us a Text Message. Whether you’re hiking ancient forests or picnicking in an urban park, birds are all around us. From the common pigeon on a Philly stoop to a bald eagle soaring above the Susquehanna River, the avian world is vast in Pennsylvania. Birding is the observation of birds in their natural habitats. Often seen as a hobby for old fog…

Send us a Text Message. When it comes to our parks and forests, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources can only do so much. There’s too much trail maintenance, invasive species removal, education programs and other things that must be done to complete it all That’s where the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation steps…

Send us a Text Message. Nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania’s coal region, Delaware Canal State Park stands as a testament to the intertwining of history and nature. Stretching almost 59 miles from Easton to Bristol along the Delaware River, this park is made up of a tapestry of landscapes that begs to be explored by foot, bike and boat. You can s…

Send us a Text Message. Located in Potter County, Cherry Springs State Park is home to some of the darkest night skies on the East Coast. Astronomers and stargazers from all over the country flock to this small park just to look up at the stars. The darkness of the area and the clarity found in the sky makes Chery Springs perhaps the last best refu…

Send us a Text Message. We’re building on the success of our first season with even more great guests and great stories for our second season in 2024. This season we’re going to be hearing from park and forest managers, conservationists, biologists, environmental educators, volunteers and lots more. Experts in their fields will be speaking to us ab…

Send us a Text Message. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is a gigantic operation. As the largest public landowner in the Commonwealth, DCNR manages millions of acres of land – including 124 state parks and 20 state forests. But it doesn’t end there. DCNR also manages everything on those millions of acres. There’s th…

Send us a Text Message. When a hunter enters a forest with their bow or gun, there’s a good chance they won’t get a deer. So, you would expect those few that are able to successful hunt a deer to keep the meat for themselves. To feed their families and fill their freezers with the venison they harvested. But that’s not the case. Every year, hundred…

This is the second part of our "deep dive" regarding the impossibility of the mind being the brain. In the first part we saw that the supposed "mind/body problem" that "The Story" suggests was the reason for intellectuals leaving behind the religious picture of the world -- a world composed of both material and immaterial things -- turns out in fac…

Send us a Text Message. Throughout this season we’ve featured parks on an individual basis. My thinking has been that every park should have its own episode, letting each park shine on its own. But what if there are parks that are so connected to one another that they shouldn’t be separated? That brings us to Tuscarora and Locust Lake State Parks. …

Send us a Text Message. Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center is not what you would call a bucket list park. It doesn’t have the activities like Ohiopyle, or the waterfalls like Ricketts Glen or the scenic vistas like Leonard Harrison or Colton Point. Those are the parks you have to make reservations months in advance for. They are tourist dest…

Send us a Text Message. Created in 2007, the Old Growth Forest Network works to identify and protect one forest in each county of the United States. As of the recording of this episode, the Old Growth Forest Network has worked with local, state and federal agencies to identify and protect 28 ancient forests in Pennsylvania with more on the way. The…

Send us a Text Message. Nathaniel Hawthorne once wrote that “I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house." I get it, Nate. There’s nothing I look forward to quite as much as fall. It’s sweater weather. It’s apple picking. It’s campfires and smores. It’s pumpkin spiced lattes. And it is, without a doubt…

Send us a Text Message. Every year, the distinctive sound of elk bugling can be heard in the Elk State Forest. That high-pitched sound comes from male elk that bugle during the breeding season to attract potential mates and to establish dominance. It’s the sound of these bugles and the sight of these majestic creatures that brings more than half a …

Send us a Text Message. “What does it mean to have a diverse outdoors community?” It’s a question outdoor companies, organizations and groups are asking themselves in an effort to make nature more inclusive for people from all backgrounds, genders, abilities and ethnicities. But while they’re trying to find an answer, America’s Black and Brown comm…

Send us a Text Message. We're doing something a little different in this episode of the podcast. Part story, part interview, I’m going to be telling you about my very fun, weird and muddy experience at Allegheny Islands State Park. In 2021, I ran a mile at all (then) 121 Pennsylvania state parks in 224 days. While there were plenty of memorable exp…

Send us a Text Message. Every year, 3 million people hike the Appalachian National Scenic Trail that spans 14 states and runs more than 2,190 miles. The famed AT is said to be the longest hiking trail in the world. And it’s right here in our backyard. About 230 miles of the AT are in Pennsylvania – including the halfway point at Pine Grove Furnace …

Send us a Text Message. When thinking about Pennsylvania's natural beauty, most think of our forests. Miles away from a clear cell phone signal, interstates and, especially, cities. But they shouldn't. There’s natural beauty all over the Commonwealth, including in and around Pennsylvania’s biggest city – Philadelphia. That was my biggest takeaway f…

Send us a Text Message. Not everyone explores our parks and forests on trails or on the water. Some do it 80-feet above ground attached with only a rope and harness. These Pennsylvanians are in search of rock. They want boulders and outcroppings. They want cliffs and crags. They want places with crimps and sidepulls and pockets and pinches. They wa…

Send us a Text Message. Every time you go for a hike, hire a rafting guide, purchase a fishing license or rent a cabin, you are participating in outdoor recreation – an industry that brings $14 billion annually to Pennsylvania’s economy. But, outdoor recreation is more than the things you buy or the activities you participate in. It’s an industry t…

Send us a Text Message. In Pennsylvania, it’s hard to throw a pinecone without hitting a hunter or fisherman. There are hundreds of thousands of hunters and fisherman in the Keystone State. But, there's another breed of outdoor sportsmen that are often forgotten about. They hunt their prey not with rods and reels or bows and guns but with traps. On…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode, we'll be talking about one man’s journey to climb the tallest tree at the highest point in all 67 Pennsylvania counties. A feat that has never been done and probably never been attempted. I am joined on this podcast by Van Wagner. Van is a teacher, musician and certified forester that is attempting this incr…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode, we’re going to be talking about Worlds End State Park. Considered by many as their favorite state park in Pennsylvania, Worlds End State Park is a rugged and beautiful 780-acre park located in Sullivan County. The park is situated in a narrow S-shaped valley of the Loyalsock Creek. It is surrounded by Loyals…

Send us a Text Message. It can be so stressful planning the perfect trip to a Pennsylvania state park or forest. You have to figure out transportation, accommodations, food and activities. And snacks! Can't forget the snacks. It is overwhelming. Especially, if you're planning the trip alone. But don't worry, we're here to help. This episode is all …

Send us a Text Message. On this episode we’re going to be talking about Ohiopyle State Park. Located in the beautiful Laurel Highlands, Ohiopyle State Park is the sort of place you take people you want to impress. The park has something for everybody. It’s got waterfalls, It’s got views. It’s got boundless outdoor activities. And it is set in one o…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode, we’re going to be talking about the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the serious threat Chronic Wasting Disease poses to our wildlife. I am joined on this episode by Todd Pride. Todd is a member of Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Board of Commissioners, founder of Legacy Land & Water Partners and lead coach w…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode, we’re going to be talking about a Pennsylvania icon that goes by many names. Snot otter, lasagna lizard, devil dog, mud devil, Allegheny alligator. That’s right, this episode is all about the Eastern Hellbender. I am joined on this episode by Dr. Peter Petokas. Peter is a research associate with the Clean Wa…

Send us a Text Message. In honor of President’s Day, this episode is on James Buchanan – our 15th President of the United States and up until recently the only president from Pennsylvania. The first part of the podcast will focus Buchanan’s Birthplace State Park. I speak with DCNR's Beth Garner to learn about what to do, what to see and how best to…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode we’re going to be talking about Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Nestled in the northern tip of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Pine Grove Furnace combines a beautiful outdoor setting with fascinating history. Pine Grove Furnace has a lot to offer visitors. Amazing events, trails, two swimming lakes, historical reena…

Send us a Text Message. This episode of Hemlocks to Hellbenders focuses on Leonard Harrison State Park! Leonard Harrison is a 585 acre park located in Tioga County. It is best known by its other moniker, the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. I am interviewing Tim Morey for this episode. Tim is a Natural Resources Program Specialist with the Pennsylvania D…

Send us a Text Message. Welcome, fellow explorers. My name is Christian Alexandersen and this is Hemlocks to Hellbenders. A podcast highlighting Pennsylvania parks, forests and great outdoors. I’m excited you’ve decided to join me on an exploration of all things natural and wonderful about Pennsylvania’s public lands. That doesn’t just include our …