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After Mike Erre's "PG-13" treatment of 1 Corinthians 5 , he joins Seth Erre, Suzie Lind, Kevin Dixon, and Tim Timmons to talk about why Paul's main point isn't behavior, but justice. Along the way, Kevin unveils a revolutionary development in s'more craft. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 Second Intro 01:00 Team Banter + Seth 10:35 Content begins. 14:54 Does "affirming/n...

On Sunday, Curtis "CZ" Zachary spoke about Paul's posture toward the Corinthians. Now, Chris McClarney, Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind, and Tim Timmons ask how we follow Jesus without becoming hypocrites. Plus, Tim's travels and his sad, sad stories. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:40 Perhaps the most on-task banter in the history of Journey NOW. 23:18 Content begins 29:50 How do we imitate Christ when we know...

Mike Erre's talk about how Corinth tolerates sin sparks a group discussion with Kevin Dixon, Summer Friesen, and Tim Timmons about what kind of leadership we can trust. Plus, Mike really, really likes Summer's last name. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 9:40 Content begins 14:09 What does God say to victims? 38:00 Is there hope for good leadership? ----- Have a question or comment for the NOW team?...

This Sunday, Mike Erre broke down Paul's take on spiritual leaders in 1 Corinthians. TL;DR: no more boasting. Now, he's with Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind, and Chris McClarney to unpack how Sunday turned into a hibachi-themed gathering. This episode is brought to you by the McClarney School of ROCK. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 11:40 Hard pivot to content. 14:54 Who invented ownership? 25:53 How do we...

This Sunday, Mike Erre talked about Paul’s contrast between wisdom and foolishness in 1 Corinthians. Now Mike, Kevin Dixon, Chris McClarney, and Tim Timmons recount the woes of being (old) men. They also celebrate unexpected moments of joy and hope in the world. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Not the real intro 00:21 Bleeping Edwin 00:28 The real intro 01:00 Team Banter Rejoice 14:00 Content begins 25:40 How do...

This Sunday, Mike Erre continued our series on 1 Corinthians, Talking Heads. He recieved almost as much chirping as Paul did from Corinth. Now, he's here with Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind, and Chris McClarney to talk about Suzie's exclusive party and Chris's grassy garage. Happy birthday, Silas. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 17:20 The Heads start Talking (content begins) 20:00 What should we expec...

On Sunday, Mike Erre kicked off a new series on 1 Corinthians. We made it one word into the letter. Now he's here with Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind, and Chris McClarney to mostly talk about what they do on Saturdays. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 16:20 The Heads start Talking (content begins) 19:30 Which of Paul's instructions are we supposed to follow? 28:20 What do we do with Paul's "lost l...

On Sunday, Mike and his Magic Mind unpacked some of the questions from our micro-series, Centered. Mike, Kevin Dixon, and Suzie Lind have a Bear of a time discussing how Jesus Lassos people from the Outer Banks to follow his narrow (Shrinking) way. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 06:45 Content almost begins, way ahead of schedule. 14:15 Content nearly begins again! 16:45 Content finally begins. 21:30 What&...

Hear ye, hear ye! This Sunday, His Holiness, Kevin Dixon, enlightened the masses with the multitudinous ways Journey embodies the "Center Set" way of church , kicking off a "Ministry FairE" like no other. Anon, he is joined by Mer the Fair, Chris Clarney the Bard, and Court Jester Mike to discuss such important matters as Mer's many talents, how other churches navigate this...

Mike Erre kicked off a micro-series called "Centered" this Sunday.⁠ Now, he's joined by Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind, and Tim Timmons to unpack questions like "what does a Christian need to believe?" and "who on earth is making these timestamps?" TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 05:50 Suzie arrives; order is restored 08:45 Mention, use, and why we might need a new editor 17:00 C...

Suzie Lind closed our series on spiritual practices this Sunday. Mike Erre, Tim Timmons, and Chris McClarney are ready to keep running over the cat. Here's looking up our old address. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Grieving Grant and wisdom literature from Mike's midwestern mom 08:45 What about the fall will be finer than frog hair? 17:45 Content begins 19:15 Why do we self-sabotage our lives? 2...

After Senior Pastor Kevin Dixon’s talk on time , Kevin joins Mike Erre, Suzie Lind, and Tim Timmons to explore the correlation between time and quality. How does the Bible present time, and is “spare time” even a thing? TIMEstamps 0:00 Intro 00:42 Banter. So much of it we had to edit some of it out. 13:00 Content begins, if you don't have time for banter. 21:00 How do I make my church less hurried...

Suzie's recording another podcast and Tim is "in an interview," leaving Mike Erre, Kevin Dixon, and Chris McClarney to wonder why it's so hard to be a man. Special Agent Grant has ridden into the Arizona sunset, leaving Will to fill his shoes. We'll need wisdom and a few quenepas. Don't miss Mike's talk about God's wills. All three of them. NOTE: Grant is still li...

Don't blame us. It's Kevin Dixon's title. After Suzie Lind talked on Sunday about feasting and fasting , Kevin is joining Chris McClarney and Tim Timmons to dig in for another helping on the subject. Suzie and Mike Erre are absent; apparently they have too much on their plates. - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠+1 615 861 9503⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On Sunday, Kevin Dixon redefined the idea of generosity . Instead of just trying to figure out how much tithing makes God happy, he encouraged us to center our entire lives around all kinds of giving--sharing our time, our skills and our resources with those who need them. Ah, but listeners still want a number, so Chris McClarney and Suzie Lind join on this episode to discuss. (Hint: They're not g...

A listener asks, is bad Bible reading just to "check the box" worse than not reading the Bible at all? Mike Erre, Seth Erre, Kevin Dixon, Tim Timmons and Suzie Lind are here to respond. Can you make faith out of nothing at all? - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at  ⁠⁠⁠+1 615 861 9503⁠⁠⁠ .

Our video equipment failed this week, so YouTube watchers are in for a stick art treat from super-producer Edwin Rivera III. Go figure: We have a week with real content, and the visuals go on vacation. Speaking of trips, Mike Erre and Seth Erre are just back from a week at  Hope Heals , a camp serving people with disabilities and their families. They detail the profound experiences that helped Mik...

Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind, Tim Timmons and Chris McClarney are redeeming the ‘Ween, and worshipping in ways seen and unseen. Confused yet? Sunday’s conversation might help, but it’ll all get worse once you listen to this episode.  - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at ⁠⁠+1 615 861 9503⁠⁠ .

Kevin Dixon, Mike Erre, New Master of Theology  Suzie Lind  (and eventually,  Chris McClarney ) break down Mike’s first-ever pastoral acrostic and respond to listener questions from  Sunday’s conversation  about loving for the sake of others.  - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at  ⁠⁠+1 615 861 9503⁠⁠ .

In our most recent Sunday conversation about living eternal life here on Earth, Layla Shahmohammedi asked about Christians who don’t image Jesus and non-Christians who seemingly do. Is it possible to live in The Way of Jesus without being Christian? So, this week Kevin Dixon sits down with Journey’s Will McCauley, Lucius Patenaude and Kassedy Knight. Where are they going without even knowing the w...

This is a man’s world, but the podcast ain’t nothing without a Suzie Lind. Or maybe it’s really something when she’s gone—as Tim Timmons, Mike Erre and Kevin Dixon share how hard it is to be a man. Then, they explore what it means to reclaim their full huMANity as image bearers who aren’t always imaging God.   - - - - -  Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting...

We’ve got a stankin’ problem this week when new associate worship pastor  Chris McClarney  joins bros  Mike Erre  and  Kevin Dixon . With no estrogen in the house, Chris wastes no time in naming his first NOW episode. Then, listeners ask about losing salvation and where human agency fits with a God who does the active work of saving us.  - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join...

Kevin Dixon  broke the Internet this week  when he showed his driver’s license on the Journey livestream. Apparently,  it’s a no-no to share personal ID on YouTube . Kevin’s point was that just knowing the basic facts about someone doesn’t mean you know them. Same thing with Jesus. So, how can we, individually and in community, get beyond what we know ABOUT God and actually just KNOW Him? Mike Err...

Our NOW team of Suzie Lind, Tim Timmons, Mike Erre and Kevin Dixon are  radically rethinking God’s wrath. If you’ve lived in fear of a God who’s ready to push the SMITE button when you screw up, this episode is for you. Plus, producer Edwin Rivera III’s wrath exceeds even God’s when he puts Kevin in coaster jail.  - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by text...

We often treat eternal life like something we don't really think about until the clock runs out. But what if "life unto the age" isn't a destination you arrive at, but a reality you inhabit right now? This week, Mike Erre , Kevin Dixon , Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons gather (limping ankles and all) to discuss why the "not yet" matters a whole lot less if we aren't payi...