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On Sunday, Mike Erre broke out his tech drawing tools to illustrate the difference between the Earth that perishes and an eternal life temple space . We're still trying to figure out what the hair on his globe means, but the discussion yielded questions on how people live in one space but still show behavior from the other one. Grant Opperman joins regulars Mike and Kevin Dixon to dig deeper....

It turns out there's a difference between allegiance and personal commitment. As we learned this week , understanding the meaning of "pistis," the original Greek word for belief, makes all the difference. Rather than behavioral allegiance, it signifies active, committed loyalty to a person. So, how do we get it wrong when we say we believe in Jesus? The full NOW panel of Mike Erre ,...

This week, the Journey community recounted so many stories of Jesus' invitation extending those his "insider" followers didn't want to accept. Ethiopian eunuchs, Gentiles, unlicensed demon exterminators and more. All of which spurred listeners to ask: Where's the line? Isn't there any limit to who's eligible for the Kingdom? NOW rountablers Mike Erre, Kevin Dixon and...

On Sunday, Pastor Rob Gonzalez talked about fear and faith , challenging listeners to name their own fears. The responses we got were overwhelming. This week's roundtable panel— Mike Erre , Suzie Lind , Tim Timmons , Nate Erre and special guest Seth Erre —explores their own experiences and understanding of how healthy faith and fear overlap. Plus: It's SummerTim; Seth lives his best rock &...

> > Journey On My Mind is moving to its own channel next week. If you want to keep listening (and should that even be a question?), search for Journey On My Mind on Apple, Spotify, Anchor or wherever you get your feeds. Then, follow the podcast so that you're notified of every new episode < < This week, hosts Kevin Dixon , Dave Verhaagen , and Sam Barnhart expore questions about qu...

The NOW podcast needs a bigger roundtable as Kaydee Carter , Betsy Raney , Nate Erre and Tim Stafford join regulars Suzie Lind , Kevin Dixon , Tim Timmons and Mike Erre . Together, they explore how the truth is neither noun nor verb but actually a person. And, if you’re not confused enough by that idea, try living it. Plus: Eyewitness accounts as Journey endures a swift storm, a special guest from...

The JourneyNOW roundtable team, Mike Erre , Kevin Dixon and Suzie Lind welcome a special guest, Nate Erre , for this week's discussion. As they continue their close reading of John 3:16 , the words "so loved" from Sunday's message prompted lots of questions about the difficulties of loving. In particular, what does it mean to love your enemies? What does it require of us? Plus: We talk favorite mo...

We began our study of one of the Bible's most famous passages, John 3:16 , with a look at the words "For God." With the full roundtable panel back in studio, Mike Erre , Kevin Dixon , Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons examine some great questions from our listeners. If Jesus really is the perfect and complete imprint of God, how do we square Him with the God of the Old Testament? And, what...

With Mike Erre and Tim Timmons giving them the silent treatment this week, remaining NOW roundtable panelists Kevin Dixon and Suzie Lind dig deeper into the honor / shame culture behind Suzie's recent message from John 21 . After Jesus's crucifixion left his disciples behind, confused and ashamed, how did their breakfast with them on the beach redefine acceptance, honesty, guilt and reconc...

This week's JourneyNOW roundtable panel of Kevin Dixon , Mike Erre and Suzie Lind explore listener questions about how literally we should think about the afterlife and the Bible. What exactly does it mean to have a glorified body? Since Jesus bore the scars of his crucifixion in his resurrected body, will we have our own scars in heaven? And, what's the difference between the Bible being...

In the week after Nashville's Covenant School shooting, psychologist  Dave Verhaagen  and pastors  Sam Barnhart  and  Kevin Dixon  discuss trauma. What is trauma, and how do we deal with serious traumatic events? How can psychology and faith help us work through these experiences? - - -  Do you have a hard question for Journey On My Mind to address on a future episode? Join the discussion by t...

Last Sunday, our community looked to Jesus' models of grief and anger as we responded to the Covenant School shooting tragedy earlier in the week. This week's NOW roundtable group— Mike Erre , Kevin Dixon , Suzie Lind and special guest Seth Erre —try to balance those feelings with Journey's core value of welcoming hospitality. How do we talk honestly about issues that have been so poli...

What am I supposed to do with my life? How do I face job insecurity or illness or loss? Healthy emotions and behaviors get a lot harder when big questions arise. Fortunately, both faith and psychology give us tools to deal with life's uncertainty. Plus: Hosts Kevin Dixon , Dave Verhaagen , and Sam Barnhart have a quirk-off. - - - Do you have a hard question for Journey On My Mind to address on...

We got a lot of questions about the religious leaders that Jesus condemns in  ⁠Mark 12⁠ . Were all of them bad? Wasn't Jesus being a little judgmental? And who do we identify with in these stories? This week's roundtable crewmembers,  Mike Erre ,  Tim Timmons , and  Kevin Dixon , wrestle with  ⁠Sunday's difficult teaching⁠  and what it all means in their own struggles. Plus: Kevin disc...

When you learn to accept pain—whether physical, mental or emotional—you take away some of its power. Dave Verhaagen explains this surprising practice of “radical acceptance” to co-hosts Kevin Dixon and Sam Barnhart. Plus: S’more names for the show, and we have a winner. - - - Do you have a hard question for Hard Feelings to address on a future episode? Join the discussion by texting us at (615) 86...

The disciples still don't get it despite Jesus' repeated explanation of the Kingdom of God throughout the book of Mark. Last Sunday , we heard John and James arguing over which of them would receive the greatest place of honor next to the Messiah. That sparked numerous questions on leadership, rights, privileges and more. Mike Erre , Kevin Dixon , Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons sit down at the Journey...

Kevin Dixon's radical re-think of Jesus' encounters with the children and the rich man ( Mark 10:13-31 ) led to lots of text line questions about money. What's the proper relationship for Jesus followers to have with their money? How should church organizations think about it? Kevin welcomes Mike Erre , Suzie Lind , and Tim Timmons to his JourneyNOW roundtable to account for their experiences. Plu...

On this special "JOURNEY ON MY MIND" edition, Kevin Dixon and Dave Verhaagen welcome new co-host Sam Barnhart. Together, they share their personal experiences with stress, anxiety and panic attacks. What's the difference between these three terms? Are stress and anxiety always bad? And, what psychological and faith-based tools helps can train us to manage these conditions? - - - Do you have a hard...

One of the most common questions from last Sunday's teaching was just how far we have to go in living a cross-shaped life.  What healthy boundaries should we set as we follow Jesus? That line of questioning reveals more about us than it does about Jesus' teaching, according to this week's JourneyNOW roundtable panel of Kevin Dixon , Tim Timmons , Suzie Lind and Mike Erre . They also consider...

Last Sunday, Suzie Lind asked us to consider how we create barriers and discomfort for those might otherwise be drawn towards Jesus.  This week's JourneyNOW team of Mike Erre , Tim Timmons and Kevin Dixon delves deeper into that idea. They also share their hope for the Journey community as a place of radical hospitality, relationship and acceptance. Plus: Mike spills the Low T tea; Kevin pres...

In this special premiere of a new bi-weekly discussion, host Kevin Dixon welcomes psychologist, author and Journey community member Dave Verhaagen. Kevin and Dave share their vision for a podcast exploring how people can pursue authentic faith and mental health at the same time. - - - Do you have a hard question for Hard Feelings to address on a future episode? Join the discussion by texting us at...

After Sunday's teaching from Mark, listeners asked why Jesus would choose such knuckleheads as his disciples. Suzie Lind and Mike Erre join host Kevin Dixon around this week's JourneyNOW podcast table to explore how Jesus moves followers towards active faith. Plus: Kevin practices Resting Text Face👍 , Mike gets dress coded and Suzie gets us. - - - Got your own question for JourneyNOW? Join the di...

Kevin Dixon , Suzie Lind , Tim Timmons and Mike Erre dig deeper into our new understanding of the parable of the soils. Last Sunday, we learned about Jesus' original intention for the story. (Hint: It's not about us.) If you haven't heard that message yet, you can listen here . Plus: Mike breaks a sweat, Kevin explains the 1970s (again) and chaos ensues when Suzie says, "Follow me." - - - Got your...

Recently, the Journey community gathered for its first-ever Theology Lounge event, also affectionately known as "Hell In A Bar." Thanks to a donated space by Mill Creek Brewery , more than 100 of us came together to hear Teaching Pastor Mike Erre explain the main theories about Hell: What does the Bible actually have to say? How important is the subject of Hell in the Bible, and why does it descri...

This week's JourneyNOW roundtable team-- Suzie Lind , Kevin Dixon and Mike Erre --answers listener questions as we begin a new season in parallel with our Sunday series on Mark's Gospel, which we're calling the Cross-shaped Life.  Plus: Seminary Suzie serves up a tasty Markan Sandwich for Kevin, Tom Tommons, Mikey Mike and the OG Magic Mike. - - - Got your own question for JourneyNOW? Join th...