The Journey Church Podcast

Airplane Mode Week 2: Scripture That Shapes Us In Week 2 of our Airplane Mode series, Pastor Chris Hoyt invites us to slow down and rediscover the purpose and power of Scripture. When we quiet the noise and create space, what does God actually use to shape us? Not trends. Not opinions. Not arguments. God uses His Word, empowered by His Spirit, to form us into Christlike people. This message refram...

In a world where distraction has become normal, clarity has become rare. In Week One of our new series Airplane Mode , Pastor Chris Hoyt invites us to slow down and intentionally create space to hear God. This message reframes prayer and fasting not as religious pressure or spiritual performance, but as ancient practices that wake us up to how close God already is. You’ll discover: Why prayer is l...

This Christmas Eve, Pastor Kim Hoyt wrapped up our Christmas at the Movies series with a powerful and hope-filled message inspired by the movie The Star . Told through the eyes of unexpected characters, The Star reminds us that the very first Christmas was filled with ordinary people, unlikely heroes, and a God who chose humility over hype. Pastor Kim invites us to see the nativity story with fres...

In Week 4 of our Christmas at the Movies series, Tara Schwartz brings a powerful and refreshing message using the classic story The Best Christmas Pageant Ever to remind us why the Christmas story still matters so deeply. Through the chaos, humor, and unexpected moments of the pageant, we’re invited to see the birth of Jesus through fresh eyes — not polished, perfect, or predictable, but raw, real...

In Week 3 of our Christmas at the Movies series, Pastor Rob Schwartz takes us into the heart of the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life to remind us of a powerful truth we often forget. Your life matters. Through the story of George Bailey, we’re invited to see how God uses ordinary people, ordinary faithfulness, and even ordinary struggles to accomplish extraordinary purpose. When life feels...

In this week’s message, Pastor Kim brings a powerful and heartfelt word using the film A Boy Called Christmas to remind us that hope is not just a feeling — it’s a force that changes everything. Drawing from the story’s themes and Scripture, she unpacks four truths about hope that speak directly to the moments when life feels dark, uncertain, or disappointing: Hope Starts Small — It often begins a...

In this kickoff to our annual Christmas at the Movies series, Pastor Chris uses the timeless story of A Christmas Carol to show how grace can thaw even the coldest heart. From the Ghost of Christmas Past to the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, we discover how God heals our wounds, confronts our present reality, and invites us into a brand-new future. Whether you feel stuck in old patterns, shaped b...

In this powerful conclusion to our “This Is Why I SING” series, Pastor Kim lifts our eyes from the pressures of earth to the praise of eternity. Revelation 7 gives us a glimpse of the vast, victorious, and unified worship around the throne — a sound we join every time we worship here on earth. This message unpacks three truths about the eternal song: • It’s a song of victory — celebrating a salvat...

This week, Pastor Chris takes us into the heart of Romans 12 and shows us that worship isn’t just something we sing — it’s something we live . After a wild 72 hours that tested every message from this series, he unpacks how real worship looks like surrender, transformation, and daily decisions that reflect Jesus. From praising God on the side of the interstate to learning how gratitude reframes ch...

When life hits hard, the last thing we feel like doing is singing—but that might be the very thing that brings the breakthrough. In this week’s message, Pastor Kim Hoyt reminds us through the story of Paul and Silas that worship isn’t just a reaction—it’s a revelation. From the darkest cell to the midnight hour, we see that praise carries power beyond our circumstances. If you’ve ever felt chained...

In this kickoff to This Is Why I Sing , Pastor Chris reminds us that gratitude is the seed of worship . From King David’s Psalm 103 to the midnight praise of Paul and Silas, this message will help you shift your perspective from problems to promises and rediscover your reason to sing. You’ll laugh, you’ll be challenged, and you’ll be reminded that worship isn’t about having it all together—it’s ab...

This week, Pastor Kim takes us into The Garden of Reversal — where darkness meets dawn and shame gives way to grace. Through the story of Mary Magdalene, we discover that forgiveness isn’t just about what we’re freed from — it’s about what we’re freed for. In this powerful message, you’ll see how the resurrection didn’t just change history — it changes our story. When Jesus calls your name, everyt...

This week, Pastor Rob unpacks the powerful parable of the unforgiving servant (Matthew 18:21–35) and shows us that forgiveness isn’t about forgetting — it’s about freedom. Through five thought-provoking questions, we’re invited to look honestly at our hearts and how we handle offense:1️⃣ Does God keep score? 2️⃣ Why does God frame forgiveness in terms of debt? 3️⃣ What is the unpayable debt we owe...

This week, Pastor Kim Hoyt brings a powerful follow-up to Run Your Race with a message called “What’s In Your Hand?” From Moses’ staff in Exodus 4 to the moments we hold on too tightly in our own lives, Pastor Kim reminds us that God never asks for what we don’t have—He asks for what we’re already holding. When we surrender what’s in our hand, God releases what’s in His. In this message, you’ll di...

In this week’s message, Pastor Chris Hoyt reminds us that God never called us to run someone else’s race. Using humor, personal stories, and the powerful words of Hebrews 12:1–2, Pastor Chris unpacks three keys to finishing strong: Freedom fuels speed, calling kills comparison, and focus fuels endurance. If you’ve ever felt worn out trying to keep up with someone else’s pace, this message will hel...

When Hurt Meets Hope – Week 4: Hope in the World Pastor Kim Hoyt closes out our When Hurt Meets Hope series with a powerful reminder that the hope of Jesus isn’t just for us—it’s for the whole world. Drawing from Revelation 21 and the Japanese art of kintsugi , we see how God doesn’t erase our cracks but fills them with His glory. In this message, you’ll discover: Why the world’s brokenness is not...

This week on The Journey Church Podcast , Pastor Chris Hoyt shares a powerful anniversary message titled “Hope in the Church.” Drawing from Ephesians 2 and Acts 2, we celebrate six years of God’s faithfulness and discover how the church is more than a building—it’s God’s masterpiece, one new family, and the place where life truly flourishes. Through stories, Scripture, and a little bit of ‘90s sit...

Episode Title: Hope in the Waiting | When Hurt Meets Hope – Week 2 Waiting can feel like punishment—like God has forgotten your name. But what if the very place you feel stuck is the place God is shaping you? In this message, Pastor Kim unpacks the story of Joseph and reminds us that waiting seasons aren’t wasted seasons. Discover how God turns confinement into preparation, how His presence transf...

We all know what it feels like to be dropped—by people we trusted, by circumstances we didn’t see coming, even by the church. And when you’re dropped, it doesn’t just leave a bruise—it can leave you broken. In week one of When Hurt Meets Hope , Pastor Chris takes us to the story of Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 4 & 9), a man dropped in childhood and left in a place called Lo-Debar—“the place of nothi...

In Week 3 of our Hello, I Call You series, Pastor Kim unpacks one of the most life-changing truths of the gospel: God calls us His children. So often we measure our worth by what we do or how we influence others — as servants, salt, or light. But before all of that, our truest identity is found in who we are: God’s beloved sons and daughters. This message will help you trade performance for belong...

🎙️ Hello, I Call You… Light & Salt In Week 2 of our series “Hello, I Call You…” , Pastor Kim unpacks what it means when Jesus calls us the Light of the World and the Salt of the Earth (Matthew 5:13–16). Salt preserves what is good, light reveals what is true, and together they shape how we influence the world around us. You don’t have to strive to shine — Jesus already says, “You ARE the light...

Before you were called by any title in life — employee, parent, student, success, failure — Jesus had already given you a name. In this 3-week series, we’ll discover what He calls us, why it matters, and how living in that identity changes everything. From servant and friend, to light and salt, to child and sheep — God’s voice speaks identity over us that the world can’t erase. www.thejourneychurc...

In the final week of our ALL in ALL series, Tara Schwartz unpacks what it truly means for Jesus to be Christ the King — not just in history, but in our lives right now. 👑 From His authority over all creation to His intimate reign in our hearts, Tara challenges us to live as citizens of His Kingdom, surrendering every area to the One who rules with truth, justice, and love. Whether you’re struggli...

What if closeness with God wasn’t about performance—but presence? In this message, Pastor Chris Hoyt shows how Jesus, our High Priest, tore down the old system and made a way for us to come boldly to God. You don’t have to stay on the outside looking in—access has already been granted. 💬 “It’s not arrogance—it’s access.” www.thejourneychurch.cc

This week, Pastor Kim continues our ALL in ALL series by exploring what it means for Jesus to be more than a Savior or Teacher — but also our Prophet. We live in a world full of noise and predictions, but only one voice has the power to speak life and truth — the voice of Jesus. In this message, Pastor Kim unpacks: 1. Jesus speaks for God with authority — His words carry the weight of Heaven. 2. J...