Confessions Of A Pastor

It’s Monday morning at Journey Church, and the "Holy Hangover" is real. Pastor Keith and Pastor Kara are sitting down for a relentlessly real look at what’s actually happening behind the scenes in Bend, Oregon. We’ve been praying for revival, but did we actually count the cost? Last week, a "plague" of sickness hit our staff, distractions started popping up everywhere, and the spiritual opposition...

In this week’s episode of Confessions of a Pastor, Pastor Keith and Kara sit down to discuss the spiritual "rumblings" currently shaking Journey Church and the state of Oregon. They pull back the curtain on a series of consistent prophetic words—from the Niagara Fall of God’s glory to the redigging of ancient wells—that suggest something massive is breaking through the surface of our region. Toget...

In this week’s episode of Confessions of a Pastor, Pastor Keith sits down with several members of the Journey Church staff team to share powerful stories of transformation at Journey Church. From unexpected healing to women leaving their homosexual lifestyle to pursue a relationship with Jesus, God is moving! Through honest conversations and personal testimonies, you'll hear how God's faithfulness...

In this week's episode of Confessions of a Pastor , Pastor Keith and Kara take us behind the scenes of the spiritual and physical movement happening at Journey Church in Bend . Building on the themes of spiritual warfare and the "weirdness" of the Kingdom, they dive into the idea that God's work is rarely silent or subtle when it begins to break through. They share raw, unfiltered stories about th...

In this week’s episode of Confessions of a Pastor, Pastor Keith and Kara go deep into the one thing that can hijack our faith faster than anything else: unforgiveness. We often talk about the Kingdom of God, but we forget that the Kingdom is restricted in our lives if we’re still holding on to the debts of our past. Keith and Kara have an honest, unfiltered conversation about the heavy weight of r...

In this week’s episode of Confessions of a Pastor, Pastor Keith is joined by Pastor Kara for an honest and heartfelt conversation about the season we’re living in, how their personal lives often mirror what God is doing in the Church, and Easter at Journey Church! Together, they reflect on the realities of today’s world—the tension, the hope, and the invitation to stay rooted in Jesus through it a...

In this week’s episode of Confessions of a Pastor , Keith sits down with worship leader and songwriter Martin Smith for an honest and inspiring conversation about the global Church, the stories behind some of the songs that have shaped worship around the world, and what it really looks like to steward a lifelong relationship with Jesus. Martin shares the heart and moments that led to writing some...

In this episode of Confessions of a Pastor, Pastors Keith and Kara talk about the recent wins, spiritual battles and weirdness that comes with pastoring a church full of people!

In this episode of Confessions of a Pastor, Pastors Keith and Kara talk about the power-packed last month at Journey Church! They celebrate Journey Church in Bend’s 16th birthday and cast vision for Kingdom Come!

In this episode of Confessions of a Pastor, Pastors Keith and Kara talk candidly about death and life through the Gospel of John, the realities of church leadership, and the moments that shape faith along the way. From drinks of choice to the recent Bethel Church scandal, they reflect on navigating truth, accountability, and grace when the church feels complicated. The conversation also celebrates...

In this powerful episode, Pastors Keith and Kara share about their recent trip to New York, and dove into the theme God has given them for 2026: Kingdom Come.

In this episode, Pastors Keith and Kara reflect on what God has done at Journey Church in Bend throughout 2025. They celebrate moments of unity, growth, and deepened faith — and share how God has moved powerfully through their church community. From answered prayers to seasons of stretching and trust, this conversation is a testimony to what happens when a church comes together with expectation an...

"When God calls you higher, the battle often hits harder." In this episode, Pastors Keith and Kara open up about the unseen challenges that leaders face — the fatigue, the pushback, and the spiritual pressure that shows up long before anyone sees results. They also share powerful moments of unity, healing, and confirmation that reminded them God was still leading the way. A raw, honest conversatio...

In this powerful episode, Pastors Keith and Kara pull back the curtain on one of the most significant moments in their ministry to date — their first-ever Intercessor Gathering. They share how God stirred a fresh vision for prayer, spiritual authority in their church, and what it looked like to gather people who are called to fight battles in the spirit before victories are seen in the natural. Th...

In this powerful episode, Pastors Keith and Kara get real about the unseen battles that come with following God’s call. From moments of sickness and exhaustion to supernatural stories of healing and breakthrough, they open up about what it looks like to stand firm when the enemy comes against what God is doing. Through raw testimony and honest reflection, they remind us that spiritual warfare is n...

In this honest and eye-opening episode, Pastors Keith and Kara dive into the spiritual reality often overlooked: every genuine move of God attracts both momentum and resistance. From breakthrough moments at Journey Church in Bend, Oregon to the unexpected backlash that follows, they share real stories of revival colliding with rivalry. It’s raw. It’s vulnerable. It’s a front-row look at the battle...

In this raw and revealing episode, Pastors Keith and Kara pull back the curtain on ministry life, sharing powerful stories of how God has moved—sometimes in unexpected and even uncomfortable ways—through Journey Church in Bend, Oregon. From the inspiring to the messy, the miraculous to the humbling, they open up about the real experiences behind the pulpit. It's honest, it's unfiltered, and above...

Pastor Keith and Pastor Kara open up about the global impact of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the ripple effects it has brought to our lives, our churches, and the world around us. This honest conversation is filled with personal reflection, faith-filled perspective, and a deep sense of hope—reminding us that even in dark times, the best is still ahead.

Pastor Keith and Pastor Kara can't contain themselves. In this season opener they share about recent milestones, like Church In The Park and the grand opening of Journey's new kids wing. But, the greatest story is the hope of Jesus Christ!

Pastors Keith and Kara discuss the baptism of the Holy Spirit, the Prophetic & catch up on how God's been moving in their lives and Journey Church. Just one prophetic word can change a life forever.

The start of 2025 has been amazing. From so many people putting their hope in Jesus to healings. God is doing a new thing and we want MORE! Keith and Kara share some of the amazing stories they've been experiencing the first few weeks of the new year.

Jesus said you can tell a tree by it's fruit. Pastors Keith and Kara testify to the amazing fruit at Journey Church in Bend, Oregon. From 31 baptisms last Sunday, to 374 baptisms this year. There is so much to be grateful for; even in the most difficult hour.

Pastor Keith and Kara talk about the movement of God Journey is experiencing, people continuing to surrender their witchcraft, a local school of wizardry and the power of prayer!

On this episode, Pastors Keith and Kara share about seeing victory over witchcraft, burning books, people fully surrendering to Jesus and so many people going public with their faith! We are living in a Babylonian world but the light shines brightest in the darkness!

Pastor Keith and Kara reflect on the value of hard things, the hope we have in Jesus & living as Daniels in a Babylonian world. Also remember, you are the best of the best of the very, very best!