Journey NOW

Do we misunderstand scripture when we apply modern, Western, individualist ideas to it? Journey NOW's roundtable panel discusses Suzie Lind's Sunday message on The Bride of Christ. How should we understand that phrase, and what does it mean for all of us to be the bride? Got comments or questions? Text us at (615) 861-9503 and join the conversation.

The Journey Roundtable kicks off a new season today discussing the corporate identity of "The Body of Christ." As followers of the way, our hope is to look at these snapshots of how the New Testament conceives of our gathering together (not just in church) and places us in the world.  Got comments or questions? Text us at (615) 861-9503 and join the conversation.

Justice. Social Justice. There are so many buzz words that trigger Christians one way or another out of concern for forsaking the gospel. Around the table today, the panel discusses what justice is and isn't and how we can thoughtfully engage in the current conversations and work around bringing shalom. Then, Suzie Lind chats with Laura Day about what it's like to be a person with disability in community. Got comments or questions? Text us at (615) 861-9503 and join the conversation.

Hypocrisy. Fallen leaders. Broken trust. The invasion of politics into religion. Despite all the reasons for people to reject Christian institutions, Journey NOW’s roundtable panel talks about their hope for the Church as God’s temple. Then, Carla Hendricks joins Suzie Lind in our interview segment to discuss her work as a volunteer advocate team leader for the non-profit Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children in Nashville. You can volunteer or learn more about CASA’s work with foster children in Nashville. Got comments or questions? Text us at (615) 861-9503 and join the conversation.

How many Jesus followers actually believe in loving all our neighbors? How many of us practice that? In this special, extended roundtable edition, Anthony Hendricks joins the panel to talk about his upcoming Journey class, Beyond Race. Got comments or questions? Text us at (615) 861-9503 and join the conversation. Registration is now open online for Anthony's class, which begins October 3. Got comments or questions? Text us at (615) 861-9503 and join the conversation.

Misquoting the Bible is a bi-partisan  political tradition as old as kissing babies and speeches at Labor Day picnics. Journey Now’s roundtable crew asks why our leaders keep trying to quote scripture—and messing up the message. Should we expect better? Is this just pandering, or do these moments reveal more about the hearts and minds of the political speaker? In this episode’s second half, Journey Now elder Ty Hasty shares how his non-profit, service trip organization, IC13, has continued to make a difference in the time of COVID. Suzie Lind hosts the discussion. Got comments or questions? Text us at (615) 861-9503 and join the conversation.

A postcard arrived in many local mailboxes this week advertising a Christian rally to stop the moral decline of America. That got our roundtable panel talking: Is America in moral decline? Should the church be defining morals? And, what, if any, is the church’s role in standing athwart history and yelling “stop?”  Then, in Suzie Lind’s interview segment, pastor Brittany Park of Remembrance Community Church shares what she’s learning about rest as she visits Nashville on a sabbatical. Got comments or questions? Text us at (615) 861-9503 and join the conversation.

How should we prepare ourselves for difficult discussions? Mike Erre leads the Journey Roundtable team in a conversation about the ways we can overcome self-righteousness and condescension when we engage those who with whom we disagree. Then, as Journey focuses on prayer this week, Suzie Lind replays a favorite interview with Cindy Helton, host of The Daily Still podcast. Cindy shares her experience practicing and leading Christian meditation, and she shares a guided prayer with us. Got comments or questions? Text us at (615) 861-9503 and join the conversation.

What’s the purpose of prayer, and how should we view it and practice it? The roundtable group discusses their experiences. Then, Kevin Dixon and Suzie Lind talk about power and abuse in the Church. Got comments or questions? Text us at (615) 861-9503 and join the conversation.

Sometimes, the hardest person to forgive can be yourself. The Journey Roundtable team follows a Sunday message on forgiveness with a more in-depth discussion about self-forgiveness. In the show's second half, Suzie Lind talks with Donna Hawkins about her upcoming September 17-18 Hope workshop for those recovering from painful experiences. Find out more about the weekend at Hurt2Hope.org. Registration for the event will be available soon on that same website, and you can learn more about Caring Resources at: CaringResources.com.  Got comments or questions? Text us at (615) 861-9503 and join the conversation.