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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 a future episode or your own quirk to share? Join the discussion by texting us at (615) 861-9503. If you would like to talk with someone, you can email our care pastor, Sam Barnhart, sam@journeytn.com.

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 discovers new music from a band called Maccabean Revolution; Mike admires the fresh-raked the Alabama forests; Tim shares notes from the book of Job; and Suzie stays silent as she just may be eyeing a new job. - - - Got your own question for JourneyNOW or wanna share your all-time favorite band name with us? Join the discussion by texting us at (615) 861-9503.

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) 861-9503. If you would like to talk with someone, you can email our care pastor, Sam Barnhart, sam@journeytn.com.

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 JourneyNOW table to explore these topics and more. Plus: Tim gets sauced in private; Mike has no patience for Suzie's salads; and Kevin tacos go south. - - - Got your own question for JourneyNOW or wanna share your secret sauce with us? Join the discussion by texting us at (615) 861-9503.

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. Plus: Mike makes a trip to the House of Love and Suzie can't wink it away; Tim's home renovation plans are all wet; and therein lies the problem for Kevin. - - - Got your own question for JourneyNOW or wanna share a celebrity sighting? Join the discussion by texting us at (615) 861-9503.

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 question for Hard Feelings to address on a future episode? Join the discussion by texting us at (615) 861-9503. If you would like to talk with someone, you can email our care pastor, Sam Barnhart, sam@journeytn.com.

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 questions about whether wealth and public platforms are compatible with following Jesus. Plus: Tim's in another world, Suzie's appealing, life's a beach for Kevin and Mike's on a California roll. - - - Got your own question for JourneyNOW or wanna share your favorite soap opera? Join the discussion by texting us at (615) 861-9503.

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 presses the big button; and Tim matches Avengers characters to the Journey staff. - - - Got your own question for JourneyNOW or wanna share your own Avengers alter ego? Join the discussion by texting us at (615) 861-9503.

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 (615) 861-9503. If you would like to talk with someone, you can email our care pastor, Sam Barnhart, sam@journeytn.com.

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 discussion by texting us at (615) 861-9503.