Joy & Java

Brian and Kristin discuss a wide range of personal topics as well as reviewing how Easter Sunday went at Pursuit Friends Church! You will laugh a lot in this episode and be encouraged to focus on the right things as we move past the celebration of Easter, but seek to live out the spirit of Easter and new life and resurrection everywhere we go with everyone we meet!

This week Brian and Kristin unpack 1st John 3. You don't want to miss this encouraging and in-depth conversation about this passage! Email: brian@pursuitfriends.org kristin@pursuitfriends.org Check out Pursuit Friends Church's Facebook page for regular updates on gatherings! Join out the Joy & Java Facebook page for episode postings, and updates on the podcast! Intro music heard on thi...

Kristin asks Brian some tough questions to open this episode and then they dive into this last part of 1st John, chapter 2. This passage has some fantastic things to offer us and the pastors of Pursuit get personal and try to unwrap the meaning of "anointing" as mentioned in this passage. You don't want to miss this fun and deep discussion! Email Kristin: kristin@pursuitfriends.org E...

Kristin and Brian dive deep into this week's passage in 1st John and discuss how John is imploring the early church (a group of house churches!) to love and to be assured that Jesus commanded us to walk in truth and righteousness.  Kristin explains this more specifically as we get into it.   Please take a moment to right a review of our podcast if the platform you listen on allows it! &n...

We're starting a new journey through the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd books of John!  We hope you'll join us as we walk through these important chapters of Scripture!

Brian and Kristin share what the Lord has been doing in their own hearts as news of revival at Asbury University broke a couple weeks ago.  They share how they have been experiencing personal revival and a deeper hunger for of the Lord in their everyday lives and at Pursuit Friends Network of House Churches.  They both describe how God moved in both house churches this past Sunday.

Brian and Kristin discuss the final chapter of the book of John.  Don't miss this amazing conclusion to this amazing gospel record.

Brian and Kristin talk about the challenges and rewards of parenting before jumping into one of the most exciting and profound passages of Scripture - John 20!  The resurrection of Jesus from the dead and the interactions he had with his disciples has the power to impact how we live as believers today. Give or donate to Pursuit Friends Church ! Follow Pursuit Friends Church on Facebook for we...

We interrupt this podcast to introduce you to another podcast.  The Brian Donahue Podcast is hosted by Pastor Brian and features weekly interviews of interesting and inspiring people who share their experiences and life lessons.  You'll hear from people of all walks of life and be inspired as you listen to their stories from their lives and their dreams and hopes for the future.  Kr...

John 19 covers the crucifixion, death, and burial of Jesus.  Brian and Kristin help to bring this scene to life as they discuss the impact that Jesus had on the people of his day, the religious leaders, and the world in general.  The suffering of Jesus was immense and the weight of the sins of the world should never be taken lightly by believers.  Jesus took the weight of our sins u...

Brian Kristin dive into this chapter with energy this week because the plot is really starting to intensify as Jesus offers himself to the religious authorities and allows himself to be engaged in an illegal trial by corrupt religious officials, and is humiliated before crowds of people as Pilot tries to figure out what to do with him.  Don't miss this fascinating and challenging insight in t...

Brian and Kristin are back after taking the holidays off from podcasting.  They bring a lot of energy and excitement into this first podcast episode of the year!  John 17 is an incredible passage of Scripture where Jesus is praying to his Father passionately on behalf of the disciples and for all believers.  There is a lot to unpack and you'll be challenged and encouraged as you lis...

Kristin and Brian (mostly Kristin this week) share from John 16:16-33.  Jesus describes how sorrow turns to joy and how He has overcome the world.

Brian and Kristin dive deep into this incredible passage of Scripture.  Jesus, in some of his last peaceful moments with his disciples, describes the work of the Holy Spirit and why it is necessary for Him to leave so the Spirit can come.  The disciples are stunned and confused, but Jesus insists that the coming of the Holy Spirit will empower them to take the gospel to the ends of the e...

Brian and Kristin wrap up chapter 15 of the Book of John this week and what a way to end!  Jesus assures his disciples that the world will hate them because of who they belong to - Jesus, himself.   To register for the International Friends Multiplication Conference - visit friendsmultiply.org To donate to the kingdom building and disciple making work of Pursuit Friends Network of House...

This week Brian and Kristin walk through a powerful and challenging passage where Christ is encouraging his disciples to bear good fruit, to obey his commandments to love one another, and to go while bearing good fruit!  They also get into a little tangent about Sam's Club at the beginning, but "bear" with them as they have fun talking about their week leading into a great time of study.

Brian and Kristin are back to discuss the second half of John 14, and this is an incredible portion of Scripture! They talk about the state of the disciples, the peace Jesus is trying to share with them, the promise of the Helper (the Holy Spirit), and more.   Please subscribe wherever you listen to this podcast and please write a review as that helps get our podcast in front of more people.

Brian and Kristin are back after a week off and dive into John 13:18-38. In this passage Jesus and the disciples are lounging around the dinner table and Jesus points out who his betrayer will be - Judas. He also powerfully encourages his disciples to love one another (as Christ loves them) and that, in doing so, the world will know that they belong to Jesus. We also see Peter insist that he will...

Brian flies solo this week and describes a big vision for the Pursuit Friends Network of House Churches for the next year.  This past Sunday was another one of our monthly Night of Worship gatherings and Brian describes the experience. 

Brian and Kristin discuss Sunday's joint service with Kent Chinese Friends Church and Winona Friends Church in Stow, Ohio.  Dr. Greg Miller, President of Malone University joined us as he shared from Ephesians 3.  We were also blessed to have a surprise visit from Rusty Savage, Director of Multiplication for EFC-ER!  It was a blessed time in the Lord as three churches and a Universi...

Brian and Kristin work through John 13:1-17 as they continue going through the book of John. This passage is of great importance as Jesus is spending his last few hours of freedom with his disciples.  These are the things He wants them to learn and remember and practice.  Grab a hot cup of coffee and join Pastors Brian and Kristin for this wonderful discussion.

Brian and Kristin discuss where they were, what it felt like, and how they prayed during the terrorist attacks on 9/11. They discuss the events and how they responded, how our nation responded, and focus in on the Word of God for hope, joy, and peace. This is a somber episode once they get into the heart of their discussion.  We would like to thank all of our military service men and women wh...

Brian and Kristin share about their weekends and the lessons learned before jumping into the passage in John. This is Jesus' last public message before his crucifixion so it is an immensely important moment in his life.  Follow Joy & Java on Facebook for more updates and episode details! Follow Pursuit Friends Church on Facebook for weekly updates and information on gatherings and events!...

Brian and Kristin are back for another round of Bible study! They look into the 12th chapter of John and talk about Jesus as he enters into Jerusalem on a donkey's colt and how we should view this scene and apply it to our lives. There is a lot going on in this passage of Scripture and Brian and Kristin are here to help unpack it all. Follow our new Facebook Page to continue the conversation! Foll...

Grab a cup of coffee(or tea) and join Pastors Brian and Kristin as they discuss Acts 2:42-47 and Romans 15:17-18! They talk about the peace and joy that is available when we are focused on the Word of God and when we are living in community with the people of God. They share a few personal stories and work through what it means to live like the early church as described in the Acts 2 passage. Foll...