The Journey

This week on The Journey, we explored the crucial distinctions between personal and corporate worship, the challenges of discerning genuine moves of the Holy Spirit versus emotional experiences, and how we navigate ministry when God doesn't follow our structured plans. We wrestled with questions about spiritual maturity, the role of worship music in both evangelism and edification, and how fruit i...

This week on The Journey, we are at long last joined by Bradley Roper. We explored what makes worship authentic and how intentionality in what we do—whether leading worship, planning a service, or simply showing up on Sunday—reflects our heart posture before God. Bradley shared openly about his process for planning worship sets, emphasizing that it’s never just about picking popular songs or filli...

This week on The Journey, we explored practical approaches to Bible study and discipleship, focusing on how we can help everyone—from preteens to adults—develop consistent, life-giving habits in Scripture. Many believers want to read their Bible but don't know where to start, so we discussed how to remove barriers while calling people to deeper growth. The conversation highlighted that the most im...

This week on The Journey, we've actually got an action packed episode. Chase eats an ant, we get the first look at Journey on the Road, and we discuss a quote from a fellow believer named Zach. Zach described his spiritual journey through different portions of Scripture—from inhaling the epistles for theological foundation, to meditating on wisdom literature to learn how to pray, to now gravitatin...

What happens when God pulls you out of education and drops you into kid's ministry? How do you go from teaching kids to leading senior adults and women? This week on The Journey, Amy and Andrea share their stories as we explore how God uses creativity, storytelling, and even fiction to deepen our faith and draw us closer to Him. We examined the tension between spiritual consolation and desolation,...

This week on The Journey, we explored what it truly means to "take the next step of obedience" in our walk with Christ—a phrase we often hear in church but don't always understand practically. We discussed how obedience isn't just about big, life-altering decisions like moving overseas for missions, but rather about the countless small, daily choices we make that reflect Christ's character. We cha...

This week on The Journey, we explored the diverse ways God called each of us into ministry and service, reminding us that every believer has a calling—whether that's in full-time church work or in their everyday workplace. Through personal testimonies, we were reminded that God's calling often comes through unexpected moments, confirmation from trusted believers, and a persistent pull toward servi...

This week on The Journey, we were joined by Willy Rice, Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Clearwater, FL. Our discussion explored the nature and purpose of the Southern Baptist Convention, emphasizing that we are a voluntary cooperation of autonomous churches united primarily around global missions and theological education. We addressed the tension between institutional life and missional integ...

This week on The Journey, our very own Angel Hall joined us to share a powerful testimony about navigating life's deepest valleys with unwavering faith. Angel shares her journey through multiple cancer diagnoses, revealing how a shift in perspective—from earthly circumstances to eternal truth—transforms suffering into an opportunity to witness God's faithfulness. Her story explores the truth that...

This week on The Journey, we explored the delicate balance between requiring church attendance and allowing children to develop ownership of their faith. We examined how families can instill the value of church without making it feel like a burden, recognizing that while we can influence our children's spiritual development, ultimately their relationship with Christ requires the work of the Holy S...

This week on The Journey, we explored the importance of complete honesty in our spiritual lives and accountability relationships. Drawing from a recent podcast episode about a pastor's moral failure and journey of restoration, we examined how "truth omission" - being open but not fully honest - can lead us down dangerous paths. We concluded that accountability is worthless if we're not completely...

This week on The Journey, we answer a listener question! The discussion centered on whether physical posture in prayer (bowed heads, closed eyes) is required or if what truly matters is the posture of our hearts. We examined how the New Testament has internalized so much of what was external in the Old Testament, and how our prayers should reflect reverence and focus rather than mere ritual. The c...

This week on The Journey, we explored the tension many Christians face between desiring mountaintop experiences and learning to recognize God's faithfulness in the valley. We examined how proximity to Christ matters more than the frequency of extraordinary encounters, and how spiritual growth often happens through the small, consistent acts of obedience rather than dramatic experiences alone. WATC...

This week on The Journey, we explored how the early church experienced a profound sense of awe that transformed their daily lives and witness. Drawing from Acts 2:42-47 and an A.W. Tozer quote, we examined why many of us have lost this sense of wonder about God's being and work. The discussion challenged us to move beyond transactional Christianity and intellectual knowledge alone, recognizing tha...

This week on The Journey, we discussed how the modern media landscape—particularly in conservative Christian circles—has created a vibe shift toward Christianity that may not actually be rooted in the claims of Christ and the Gospel. We examined how the "you've been lied to" narrative can lead people to distrust everything, including the church, and how political worldviews are increasingly being...

This week on The Journey, we talk about a fascinating tension between professing Christianity and living a transformed life. Has our faith moved beyond intellectual acknowledgment into genuine life transformation? Are we becoming more like Christ today than we were yesterday? When we claim to follow Jesus, the old self should be passing away and something new should be emerging. WATCH ON YOUTUBE T...

What does it mean to experience more of God, and how do we navigate the tension between spiritual restlessness and contentment? This week on The Journey, we dive deep into the struggle many of us face when we sense there’s something more in our relationship with God but can’t quite grasp what that looks like. We talk about how letting the Spirit control our minds leads to life and peace, yet the q...

This week on The Journey, we explored the tension between wanting more of God while struggling to define what that "more" looks like in our daily lives. We examined how our Western mindset often seeks to systematize our relationship with God—creating formulas and processes—while the mystical (or supernatural) aspects of faith resist being contained in boxes. The conversation revealed that experien...

This week on The Journey, our discussion centered on the tension between control and trust. Stress often reveals our lack of trust in God's sovereignty, and our natural response is to try to manage everything ourselves rather than surrender to His plan. But the truth is that God is protecting us by His power (1 Peter 1:5), even when circumstances feel chaotic and uncertain. Faithfulness and obedie...

This week on The Journey, we're once again joined by our very own Doug Faulk to recap his experience at the Eagle Wings Conference. Doug reminded us that our everyday activities and hobbies aren't just recreational—they're mission fields. The conference centered on Mark 2 and the story of the paralytic man lowered through the roof by his four friends. This challenged us to identify specific people...

This week on The Journey, we explored the deeply personal nature of engaging with Scripture and challenged some common assumptions about Bible reading. The key insight is that Scripture isn't a textbook to be mastered for a test, but rather a means of knowing God more deeply. Takeaways:- There's no one-size-fits-all approach to Scripture. Whether you're reading multiple chapters daily or meditatin...

We finally made it to video! What does it mean to truly journey through Scripture, and can we find fresh perspective in familiar passages? There’s no single ‘right’ way to encounter Scripture; rather, we’re called to discover what draws us closer to God in our current season. Whether we’re finishing our first read-through of the Bible or our fiftieth, the question remains the same: What does God w...

This week on The Journey, we explored the transformative power of genuine conversation and liturgical practices in our spiritual formation. We discussed how podcasting and long-form conversations help us understand others more deeply, even when we disagree, and examined the profound symbolism of the candlelight service—a liturgical way of proclaiming that Christ, born at Christmas, is the light wh...

This week on The Journey, we explored the balance between two seemingly opposing ideas - the call to work diligently and pursue our God-given purposes versus the need to slow down and eliminate unhealthy hurry from our lives. The key insight is that both perspectives have merit depending on our season of life and context. The biblical pattern of working six days and resting one isn’t meant to be r...

This week on The Journey, we explored how we often limit spiritual growth to traditional disciplines like morning quiet times and Bible study, when God actually uses every circumstance—especially marriage, parenting, and daily responsibilities—as vehicles for our sanctification. Drawing a little bit from Gary Thomas’s book Sacred Marriage , we examined how the messiness and sacrifice of everyday l...