Journey NOW

Regular listeners of this podcast are already familiar with disappointment. This week, it's not just about the banter and the hosts, though. We're studying stories of disappointment in the Bible. What can we learn from those who felt let down by God? How do we keep faith in a God who doesn't seem to want to do good in our lives? Layla Shahmohammedi and Rob Gonzalez join regulars Kevin Dixon and Suzie Lind to share their own experiences of faith an disappointment.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro07:13 Jumping The Shark (Wait, didn't we do that a long time ago?)08:32 Content Begins. Disappointment? Or Delight? - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

On Sunday, Mike Erre shared some new ways of looking at Jesus' parable of forgiveness. Kevin Dixon, Layla Shahmohammedi and Tim Timmons join Mike to go deeper on the subject: How much of God's forgiveness is personal versus communal? What if we don't feel like we need forgiveness? These plus more questions spurred from listeners. TIMESTAMPS1:04 Games People Play1:17 The Difference Between Kevin And Layla3:58 Tim Don't Give Us No Lip6:40 Enter Seth Erre, Stage Right11:30 Journey, Zombie Fortress14:04 Night of the Living Podcast Content - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

Continuing our conversations with Journey partner organizations, Suzie Lind and Summer Friesen talk with leaders at Scarlet Hope Nashville.Founder Tami Majtan shares how she became involved with the national organization, which helps women in the adult entertainment industry, and how she brought a chapter to Tennessee. Volunteer Naomi Armistead talks about her experiences and how the Journey community can join with Scarlet Hope.NOTE: This episode deals with mature themes and subjects that may not be suitable for younger listeners. - - - - -To learn more or to volunteer ask the Journey team or visit the Scarlet Hope Nashville website: https://nashville.scarlethope.org/ - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

Thirty years ago, William and Ebralie Mwizerwa escaped the Rwanda genocide. After years in refugee camps, William--and eventually the whole family--made it to America as protected refugees. Today, their Legacy Mission Village faith-based organization helps other refugees and immigrants transition to U.S. life, with tutoring for kids, citizenship and English classes and other vital services. On this special bonus episode of NOW, William and Ebralie share their story with Suzie Lind and Grant Opperman and describe how the Journey community can volunteer to come alongside this vulnerable group of people. We're proud to partner with Legacy as our newest Serve partner organization. - - - - -To learn more or to volunteer ask the Journey team or visit the Legacy website: https://www.legacymissionvillage.org/ - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

Special guest Taylor Epps and recurring guest star Rob Gonzalez join NOW regulars Tim Timmons and Suzie Lind. Now an award-winning producer and part of our Journey community, Epps shares her story growing up in a bi-racial family, advocating for others and growing in her own faith.Then, the panel turns to this Sunday's final conversation on Ephesians and asks what it means to be a spirit-filled church.- - - - -00:45 Do Tell, Taylor25:16 Ephesians Discussion BeginsHave a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

We’re at the end of three weeks exploring what Paul does (and doesn’t) say as he describes the Church in Ephesians 5: Submit to one another and upend the Roman household codes. This week, we look at what it means to be the “head” in a relationship. Special guest  Layla Shahmohammadi joins Mike Erre, Tim Timmons and Suzie Lind for the conversation.TIMESTAMPS01:37 Worshipping The Calves03:24 Say My Name04:34 Seth Erre Mention06:15 Lunalay08:46 … Speaking of Squatting, Content Begins- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

You’re just gonna have to listen if you want this week’s title to make sense. (Or skip to the timestamp below.) After the introductory idiocy, though, our fab gabbers—Kevin Dixon, Tim Timmons, Mike Erre and Suzie Lind—unpack Sunday's discussion of Roman household code that Paul contrasts with Jesus' vision for the Church in Ephesians 5. TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:45 Just so you know this is all being recorded01:10 Seth Erre, Brad Erre shoutouts01:20 Driving the YouTubes 05:18 Thong of angels 10:08 Justyfied 16:20 Bearing witness for image bearers25:30 Content begins- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

On Sunday, we talked about Jesus' church as a community of mutual submission—and how the original grammar of Ephesians 5 isn't teaching about marriage roles. This week's panel of Kevin Dixon, Tim Timmons, Mike Erre and Suzie Lind respond to listener questions on studying the Bible in translation and living out mutual deference in our family roles.TIMESTAMPS01:46 What The Kids Are Calling It These Days4:36 Seth Erre Shoutout6:27 Banter Haters10:52 Lost In Translation14:40 First Attempt At Pivoting To Content16:12 A Plumline Digression17:24 And We're Back With Content For Real This Time22:05 In A World…- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

Kevin Dixon said it: "Never will I ever. Ever. EVER. start another building project at Journey." So, he's got some splainin' to do with Suzie Lind and Grant Opperman as he shares his new idea for a new youth / multipurpose building, a welcome piazza and additional fund raising for debt reduction. Crazy smart? Or just crazy? You be the judge. Kidding aside, Journey's plan helps us live into Jesus' values of hospitality, inclusiveness and engagement with the community. Learn more and consider pledging on Journey's website at journeytn.com/buildingourhospitality.- - - - -Questions about these initiatives? You can reach Kevin at kevin@journeytn.com. Other questions or comments for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

After Sunday's discussion of the Holy Spirit as part of a trinity, a listener asks: What about that old illustration that God is like water in three forms—ice, liquid and vapor? Is that good theology or not? Another listener adds: Why does God seem so different in different parts of the Bible? Take a long, cool drink with us as Tim Timmons, Suzie Lind, Kevin Dixon and Mike Erre explain the mystery of God in 42 minutes. TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:29 Hats and Tatts04:38 Edwin Entr’acte05:38 And We’re Back06:16 We Stand On Business08:52 Speaking of Trumpets, Jesus Talk Enters With Fanfare- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.