For The Journey

For The Journey's 2nd Season is in the book and Mike, Grant, Matt and Steve are here to talk about it. We've been planning Season 2 since before the first season ended, but we could have never planned for the complications thrown up by a global pandemic. Listen in as the guys discuss life in a loosening quarantine and the incredible stories that we got to experience in FTJ's truncated sophomore effort. Don't miss it!

For the final interview in the pandemic shortened 2nd Season, Steve is joined by Tim Vogel, a Connect Volunteer and all-around man of intrigue, to discuss Tim’s journey from participating in the faith of his parents to taking ownership of his walk with Christ. Join Mike, Matt, and Steve as they discuss the challenge of coming to terms with your own faith and the unique interdependence of a healthy community of faith.

Season 2’s fourth episode brings us a pre-social distancing interview with Tiffins Brooks. Tiffini sits down with Mike to describe her journey of faith and hope in the midst of trials and uncertainty. This episode might be the most poignant for the times we find ourselves in during quarantine. Join Mike, Grant and Steve as they discuss how we respond to suffering and how Tiffini’s story can inspire us to find hope and perspective in our relationship with Christ. Don’t miss it!  https://www.connect.cc/for-the-journey-podcast

In this episode of For The Journey, pastor and author Randy Pardue sits down with Mike via Zoom meeting to talk about his life and ministry in the Birmingham, AL area. You won't want to miss the incredible stories of changed lives through the work of Randy and Restoration Gathering Church. Listen in as Mike, Steve and Grant discuss the importance of meeting needs to demonstrate trustworthiness and compassion in life and ministry.

In Season 2’s second episode, Mike is joined by Afton Satterfield. Afton grew up going to church, but in early adulthood she walked away from her faith. Listen in as Afton describes her struggles with hopelessness and mental health while she wrestled with her own identity and the role of faith in her life. The story of Afton’s return to faith and wellness is one you won’t want to miss and Mike, Grant and Matt will discuss how Afton’s story can inspire each of us to pay more attention to our own mental health as we walk our faith journey. 

For The Journey is back for season two and in the first episode Steve sits down with Alex Jones, the Associate Director of NextGen Ministries at The Fountain, to talk about his path to ministry. Join us as Alex talks about navigating uncertainty and disappointment and Mike, Grant, and Steve discuss the importance of calling out gifts in one another’s lives.

In the final episode of Season 1, Mike, Matt, Grant and Steve talk New Year's Resolutions, holiday traditions and take a look back on an exciting first season of For The Journey. Join in as they recount some of the high points of the season and preview some exciting things from Season 2. Thanks for listening!

In episode 6 of For The Journey we meet Julie McDowell: Nurse, Mother, and Connect Partner. Listen in as Mike and Julie talk about her journey to faith and the impact that the church has had on her marriage and family. Hear from Mike, Matt, and Steve as they talk about the importance of the role every person plays within the church. 

Mike sits down with Jim Bird in For The Journey's 5th episode. Jim has an incredible story of rising to success, losing it all, and finding a call to ministry in the ashes. This episode is a long one, but it really is remarkable. Join Mike and Steve as they discuss the importance of first impressions and the scope of the impact that our lives have on others. This is an episode you definitely don't want to miss!

In episode 4 of For The Journey, Mike, Matt and Steve sit down with Grant Bridgewater, the new Kids Pastor at Connect, to hear the story of Grant's unique path to ministry. Join the crew for this round table discussion as they talk about the ways in which God directs our lives and how hard it is to predict where He is going to place us ahead of time. 

In Episode 3 of For The Journey, Mike interviews Matt Strunk, elder at Eastside Christian Church who has a harrowing story of the crossroads between ministry and depression and anxiety. Listen in to hear how the Church came alongside Matt and his family in remarkable and important ways in order to walk them through their time of suffering and Mike and Steve talk about the ways in which we can come alongside people in similar ways.

Mike interviews Sherri Everett in Episode 2 to discuss Sherri’s journey to faith and the legacy of those who unknowingly impacted her life for the better. Sherri is a Connect partner and volunteer whose story proves that there is no such thing as ordinary. Join Mike, Matt and Steve as they discuss the long-term impact of serving one another within the church.

In the first full-length episode of For The Journey, Mike is joined by Laura Semones a local elementary teacher and Connect volunteer with an incredible story to tell. Listen in as Laura tells the story of her journey to faith and Mike, Matt and Steve discuss the power of a personal invitation. 

The maiden voyage of For The Journey. Co-Hosts Mike, Steve and Matt talk about Season 1 and invite you to join in as they travel through stories of the positive effect the Church has had on a variety of different people.