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On Sunday, we learned how events and rules in the Bible reflect God's accommodation to people and cultures living far from the ideals of Genesis. Tim Timmons, Mike Erre, and Suzie Lind join host Kevin Dixon to explore some of the questions we got about this new way of reading the Bible. Plus: Holy Scoby! We match kombuchas to pastor personality types.  Got your own question for us? Text us at (615) 861-9503 with comments to help ferment our discussion.

On Sunday, we began a new "Unbound" series: We’re learning to appreciate the Bible, not as a single, divinely received book, but as a library of works produced through divine and human partnership. Teaching pastor Mike Erre, student pastor Rob Gonzales, and care pastor Sam Barnhart join the podcast to discuss some questions they received afterwards about behaviors that can result from misunderstanding the Bible. Plus, this week's passing of 1970s icon Olivia Newton John inspires a wave of nostalgia and Boomer trivia from host and Journey lead pastor Kevin Dixon.  If you’re hopelessly devoted to this podcast, do us a favor: Leave a review, share us on social media and let a friend know that each week’s Journey Now is the one that you want. 

On Sunday, Kristi McLelland shared the story of Moses’ mother, Jochebed. Kristi's message challenged us to think about how we give things up that are beyond our control. How do we ‘faith’ our way through these situations, surrendering with hope and not apathy? Tim Timmons and Betsy Rainey join host Kevin Dixon to explore this difficult idea, sharing their own life experiences.

On this episode of Journey Now, Pastors Kevin and Mike have a conversation reflecting on Sunday's message on common unity and racial justce. Here a list of recommended books, viewing and listening from The Public Connect with The Public on Instagram, Facebook, and via their website here.

Adam and Annie Agin share how Journey’s care team and The Refuge Center have partnered with them as they work to heal their marriage. Host Suzie Lind and Care Pastor Sam Barnhart join the conversation, following their discussion with The Refuge Center’s Amy Alexander at Sunday’s gathering. If you need to talk about mental health issues, please contact Sam at sam@journeytn.com. This episode also mentions resources for sexual addiction, including sanashville.org and sanon.org.

Recently, we asked people at our Sunday gathering to consider the question: What are we willing to stop being Christian for? What fears or causes are so important to you that you would resort to pressure, manipulation, shaming and judgement? Mike Erre and Suzie Lind join host Kevin Dixon to discuss how judgmental behavior—the negative meaning of the Greek word "krino" in the Sermon On The Mount—can reveal our own struggles.  Got comments or questions? Text us at (615) 861-9503 or email journey@journeytn.com and join the conversation. This season’s conversations are inspired by the book, "Upside Down Kingdom," by Donald Kraybill, as well as the discussions at our current Sunday gatherings. If you're curious to learn more, join us online or live in Brentwood, Tenn. each week at 9am and 11am.

In recent Sunday gatherings, we have been exploring the ideas of good and bad krino, the word that the Bible uses both for healthy discrimination and judgement. If we are to avoid judging others, how do we correct and disciple fellow Jesus followers? And, what does the krino concept mean for evangelism? Mike Erre and Suzie Lind join host Kevin Dixon to compare their experiences and share thoughts.  Got comments or questions? Text us at (615) 861-9503 or email journey@journeytn.com and join the conversation. This season’s conversations are inspired by the book, "Upside Down Kingdom," by Donald Kraybill, as well as the discussions at our current Sunday gatherings. If you're curious to learn more, join us online or live in Brentwood, Tenn. each week at 9am and 11am.

Welcome to the conclusion of our special, three-week series, in which host Kevin Dixon invites pastors, friends and professionals to help him explore the subject of addiction. This week, Jake Smith of the Plumline Christian counseling organization describes our spiritual systems—mind, strength and heart. He and Kevin discuss what happens when these systems aren't fully developed and integrated, as well as the coping strategies that emerge to compensate for those weaknesses. Then, our final episode features Journey Elder and worship leader Tim Skipper sharing his own journey to recover and repair relationships damaged by an addiction. Journey's HOOKED series is a direct response to the written, weekly prayers of our community. As we have read and prayed over your words, it has become clear to us that addiction affects more lives than any of us could possibly imagine. Whether that's substance abuse or a "process" addiction like pornography or gambling, we hope this series will help us our understanding and our healing. If substance abuse or addiction is a problem, you are not alone. Please ask for help. You can call the National Substance Abuse and Addiction Hotline 24 hours a day at (844) 289-0879. You can always contact Journey's pastors, too, at journey@journeytn.com or by phone, by text at (615) 861-9503 or phone Journey at (615) 490-3603.  Next week: Suzie Lind and Sam Barnhart join Kevin to examine  addiction's spiritual and pastoral questions.

Welcome to the conclusion of our special, three-week series, in which host Kevin Dixon invites pastors, friends and professionals to help him explore the subject of addiction. This week, Jake Smith of the Plumline Christian counseling organization describes our spiritual systems—mind, strength and heart. He and Kevin discuss what happens when these systems aren't fully developed and integrated, as well as the coping strategies that emerge to compensate for those weaknesses. Then, our final episode features Journey Elder and worship leader Tim Skipper sharing his own journey to recover and repair relationships damaged by an addiction. Journey's HOOKED series is a direct response to the written, weekly prayers of our community. As we have read and prayed over your words, it has become clear to us that addiction affects more lives than any of us could possibly imagine. Whether that's substance abuse or a "process" addiction like pornography or gambling, we hope this series will help us our understanding and our healing. If substance abuse or addiction is a problem, you are not alone. Please ask for help. You can call the National Substance Abuse and Addiction Hotline 24 hours a day at (844) 289-0879. You can always contact Journey's pastors, too, at journey@journeytn.com or by phone, by text at (615) 861-9503 or phone Journey at (615) 490-3603.  Next week: Suzie Lind and Sam Barnhart join Kevin to examine  addiction's spiritual and pastoral questions.

Welcome to a special, three-week series, in which host Kevin Dixon invites pastors, friends and professionals to help him explore the subject of addiction. This week, Suzie Lind and Sam Barnhart join the discussion to examine the spiritual side of addiction. Part 3 focuses on the spiritual and pastoral side of battling addiction. In Part 4, they explore resources for others affected by an addiction. Journey's HOOKED series is a direct response to the written, weekly prayers of our community. As we have read and prayed over your words, it has become clear to us that addiction affects more lives than any of us could possibly imagine. Whether that's substance abuse or a "process" addiction like pornography or gambling, we hope this series will help us our understanding and our healing. If substance abuse or addiction is a problem, you are not alone. Please ask for help. You can call the National Substance Abuse and Addiction Hotline 24 hours a day at (844) 289-0879. You can always contact Journey's pastors, too, at journey@journeytn.com or by phone, by text at (615) 861-9503 or phone Journey at (615) 490-3603.  Next week: Suzie Lind and Sam Barnhart join Kevin to examine  addiction's spiritual and pastoral questions.