Journey to Eternity Podcast

Some prayers don’t get answered the way we expect and that can shake you, even when you love Jesus and want to live faithfully. We get honest about that tension and walk through a biblical framework for why God may be silent, why he may delay, and why “no” can actually be protection. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re praying wrong, this conversation is designed to bring clarity without making...

Annoyance feels like a tiny, justified reaction until it starts steering your words, your tone, and your choices. Luisa and Mike get honest about how quickly irritation shows up in normal life and how easily it turns into frustration, anger, grumbling, and conflict. We define annoyance as low-grade anger and then test that definition against real moments you’ll recognize right away: slow internet,...

When the body breaks, the soul gets tested. Our latest conversation pulls back the curtain on a relentless stretch of suffering—an unexpected shoulder surgery that revealed a total tear, a surprise foot operation that sidelined the holidays, and the quiet grief of plans undone. We trace the contours of spiritual warfare not as a concept but as something that stalks real homes, quoting Ephesians 6...

What if the difference between a stale spiritual life and a steady, joyful walk is as simple as showing up? We dive into the biblical heart of fellowship and unpack how Acts 2:42 forms a clear pattern for a thriving church: Scripture-centered teaching, genuine community, shared meals and communion, and real prayer that happens face to face. We talk candidly about why livestreams can never replace...

What if goodness isn’t a mood God slips in and out of, but the very essence of who He is? We dive into the unchanging goodness of God—how Scripture affirms it, how creation displays it, how discipline reveals it, and how the cross defines it. From Psalm 34:8 to James 1:17, we trace a throughline that holds steady when life doesn’t: God’s moral perfection, faithfulness, and mercy don’t waver with o...

Sometimes life knocks us down so hard we wonder if we'll ever get back up. For Mike and Luisa, hosts of the Journey to Eternity podcast, these aren't just abstract concepts—they're living through them right now. Recording from the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, they take a departure from their usual format to share the raw reality of their current struggles: Mike supporting...

The journey toward spiritual wholeness often demands confronting our divided hearts. In this compelling episode, we dive deep into Hosea 7:8's mysterious metaphor: "Ephraim is a cake not turned" - a powerful image that speaks directly to Christians caught between devotion to God and attraction to worldly pursuits. Using this ancient baking metaphor as our foundation, we explore six...

What if anxiety didn't have to be your constant companion? What if God's command to "be anxious for nothing" wasn't impossible but actually the pathway to freedom? Anxiety grips countless believers today, manifesting through racing hearts, sleepless nights, and minds clouded with fear. Yet the Bible offers a profound antidote that looks nothing like the world's soluti...

Anger – that powerful emotion that can either fuel righteousness or destroy relationships. In this deeply insightful episode, we tackle this complex subject through the clarifying lens of Scripture, helping you understand when anger serves God's purposes and when it becomes destructive sin. We begin by challenging the common misconception that all anger is sinful. Using God Himself as our per...

Forgiveness stands as one of Christianity's greatest challenges, yet it remains non-negotiable for believers seeking spiritual maturity and peace. Unforgiveness pollutes our spirit and damages relationships, while forgiveness sets us free from the prison of resentment. When someone hurts us, our natural response is to protect ourselves, seek justice, or even harbor resentment. These emotional...

This episode dives into the nature of emotions from a Christian perspective, reflecting on how to navigate both positive and negative feelings through God's guidance. Luisa and Mike discuss the importance of prayer, scripture, and community in managing emotions and highlight the righteous nature of God's emotions compared to human responses. • Understanding emotions as a part of being cr...

Understanding the fear of God is pivotal in living a righteous and fulfilling life. In this episode, we explore the difference between a healthy fear of God as a deep reverence and respect, versus the paralyzing fear of man. We discuss scripture that emphasizes the foundation of wisdom found in fearing the Lord, and how it leads to beautiful outcomes like obedience, strength in facing trials, and...

What if the fear of man is quietly ruling your life and distorting your relationships? In Episode 48 of the Journey to Eternity podcast, Luisa and Mike unravel this sneaky, yet impactful fear that can lead to people-pleasing and a life of insecurity and pride. They pull back the curtain on how this fear, when unchecked, can negatively impact our personal relationships and lead us astray in our fai...

Discover how to transform your prayer life into a powerful, consistent practice that truly honors God. Imagine being able to speak with the Creator of the universe as intimately as you would with a close friend—this episode will show you how. We tackle common hurdles that many Christians face when it comes to praying regularly and share why it's crucial to direct your prayers solely to the tr...

What happens when a high-profile preacher falls from grace? Join us on this poignant episode of the Journey to Eternity podcast as we tackle the heart-wrenching news surrounding Stephen Lawson, a well-known preacher, who has been ousted from his ministry over allegations of an inappropriate relationship.  We also delve into the essential roles of forgiveness and restoration within the church, espe...

Could a simple habit transform your spiritual life? Discover how incorporating Bible reading and prayer into your daily routine can overcome common obstacles and deepen your relationship with God. Join Luisa and Mike on this engaging episode of the Journey to Eternity podcast as they share insights and practical solutions for tackling the challenges Christians face. From addressing the excuses tha...

There is a right way and a wrong way to share the Gospel. The Apostle Paul is an example of the right way. For a lot of us, we are going about it the wrong way. Paul preached Jesus Christ and Him crucified. If that's you... then you are probably bearing some fruit. But if your branches only have leaves, we invite you to take stock of how you are sharing God's Word. And if you wonder abou...

For the Christian, Social Media can either make you a Saint or a Sinner. In this episode, we share the pro's and cons of being on social media, and how to navigate it in a way that honors God. We are on different sides of the fence, and we think that everyone will be able to relate in one way or another when it comes to this polarizing topic. Thank you for listening! If you would like to subs...

How many disagreements do you have with your spouse because you think differently about how to discipline and raise your children? And more importantly, how many disagreements do you have with GOD, because you think your way is better than His? God's Word gives simple and clear instructions to manage your children from birth until you marry them off.  And to ignore His commands is to be disob...

It's one thing to raise a young child... but they grow up, and continue to sin. So how can you raise Godly Children as the world infiltrates their lives? We God's Word is profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness... even our teen and adult children. The principles stay the same, but our method changes. It means as parents getting on the same page as God,...

Sometimes in order for a couple to get on the same page, it requires a tough conversation.  And since we are sinners, those conversations can be prone to sin.  But with God, all things are possible, including the ability to have a gentle and loving TOUGH conversation with your spouse.  We invite you to consider what God’s Word says and some practical tips to help you walk down the narrow path.  Th...

God's Plan for our marriage is very specific, and He wants it to be yoked according to His Word. In this episode, we dig deeper into leading and submission, and look at the different sin that can come when your marriage yoke is off. We invite you to look for your marriage in this episode, and to use God's Word to correct what is not according to His plan. We use our marriage as a big exa...

In our transition to the Heal Your Marriage Podcast, we are publishing our first few episodes on this platform to help everyone find it. In this episode, we talk about the story of Adam and Eve, their marriage, and how the first sin sent the world and their marriage into destruction. It's all about God's blueprint for marriage, and how things go haywire when we stray from it. There are s...

Let's keep it real. We make a lot of excuses for how our lives go. We blame people, places and things. But what we often miss is that our own personal sin is to blame for most of the problems in our life. In this episode, we explain what sin is, what it does to us and others, and what happens when we don't see it in our lives. We pray that God would give you eyes to see and ears to hear...

To partake in The Lord's Supper is one of the most sacred moments of our Christian fellowship. It is so serious, that our Lord instituted it as a replacement for the Passover meal to usher in the new covenant on the night before He was crucified. But as Christians, do we really understand it? Do we know who should partake of it and who should pass on it? Are we reverencing it with humility? ...