Journey Church with James Hilton

Are you waiting for something to change before you allow yourself to be happy? This week on The Breakdown Podcast, Pastor John sat down with Pastor James to break down his message on choosing joy in the middle of an unresolved season, rooted in Philippians 4:4–7, Psalm 13:1–6, and Psalm 42:11. Their conversation explores why biblical joy isn't dependent on circumstances—and how we can choose to focus on who God is, thank Him even while we wait, bring our anxiety to Him in prayer, and receive His peace before anything around us changes. If you're discouraged, anxious, or tired of waiting for life to get better, this conversation will remind you that your circumstances don't have to change for your joy to return. The Lord is near, and His peace is available right where you are.

Are you waiting for something to change before you allow yourself to be happy? "I'll be happy when I get the promotion, the bills are paid, the relationship is restored, or this difficult season finally ends." But life keeps moving the finish line—and if your joy depends on your circumstances, it will always feel just out of reach. In Philippians 4:4–7, Paul writes about rejoicing while sitting in a prison cell with no release date and no guarantee that his circumstances will improve. His words reveal that biblical joy isn't pretending everything is okay or forcing yourself to feel positive. Joy is a decision to focus on who God is, thank Him out loud, release your anxiety through prayer, and receive His peace before anything around you changes. If you've become discouraged, anxious, cynical, or tired of waiting for life to get better, this message will help you choose joy in the middle of an unresolved season. Your circumstances may still be uncertain, but the Lord is near—and His peace can guard your heart while you wait. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.  https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona 

Do you ever wonder if the work you do actually matters? This week on The Breakdown Podcast, we sat down with Pastor James to break down the message on faith and work, rooted in 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12, Genesis 1:27–28, Genesis 2:15, and Colossians 3:23–24. We talk about why God cares about what happens Monday through Saturday, not just what happens on Sunday, and how ordinary work can become an expression of love, worship, and service. Together, we unpack the biblical meaning of work, how to find purpose in your job, and why even the work that feels overlooked or unfulfilling matters to God. If you feel burned out, overlooked, or unsure whether your work has a purpose, this conversation will help you see your Monday differently—and remember that your work matters when it's done for Jesus.

Do you ever wonder if the work you do actually matters? Whether you're working in an office, raising children, teaching students, serving customers, building homes, or doing work no one seems to notice, it can be easy to feel like your job is simply something to endure. But God cares about more than what happens on Sunday—He is present in the work you do every day. In 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12, Paul reveals that ordinary work can become an expression of love, an act of worship, and a way God brings healing to the world around us. Your work isn't only about earning a paycheck or pursuing a promotion. It's an opportunity to serve people, honor God, and become part of the solution wherever He has placed you. If you feel overlooked, unfulfilled, burned out, or unsure whether your work has a purpose, this message will help you see your Monday differently. God has seen every faithful hour. Your work matters to Him, and none of it is wasted when it is done for Jesus. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.  https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona 

Does God still speak—and how can you know when it's really Him? This week on The Breakdown Podcast, Shana Hilton sits down with Pastor James to break down the message "Does God Still Speak?" rooted in 1 Samuel 3:1–21, John 10:27, 2 Timothy 3:16–17, and Hebrews 4:12. Their conversation explores how Samuel learned to recognize God's voice and what it looks like for us to hear from God today. They discuss how Scripture helps us discern His voice, how to position our hearts to listen, and why obedience is an important part of following what God says. If God has felt distant, prayer has seemed one-sided, or you're unsure what God is asking you to do, this conversation will encourage you to keep returning to His Word and learning to recognize His voice. God is not hiding from you—He still speaks.

Does God still speak—and how can you know when it's really Him? In 1 Samuel 3, Samuel heard God calling his name but didn't recognize His voice. God didn't become frustrated or give up on him. He called again. Samuel's story reveals that hearing God isn't reserved for pastors or people who seem especially spiritual. God wants to speak to you personally, and you can learn to recognize His voice. If God has felt distant, prayer has seemed one-sided, or you're struggling to know what He wants you to do, this message will help you understand how God speaks through Scripture, how to position your heart to listen, and why obedience keeps the conversation open. God is not hiding from you. Keep returning to His Word, trust that He wants to speak, and be ready to answer what He says. Even when you miss His voice, He calls again. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.  https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona 

Why do you still feel exhausted—even when you finally have time to slow down? This week on The Breakdown Podcast, we sat down with Pastor James to break down the message on Sabbath and biblical rest, rooted in Deuteronomy 5:12–15, Genesis 2:2–3, Exodus 5:9, and Mark 2:23–28. We talk about why rest can feel so difficult, how fear and the pressure to always do more keep us exhausted, and why true rest is ultimately an act of trust in God. Together, we unpack the biblical meaning of Sabbath, what it looks like to release what God is asking us to release, and how Jesus' declaration, "It is finished," changes the way we approach work, rest, and our worth. If you're experiencing burnout, struggling to unplug, or constantly feeling like you haven't done enough, this conversation will help you discover how resting in God can restore what busyness has depleted.

Why do you still feel exhausted—even when you finally have time to slow down? In Deuteronomy 5:12–15, God's command to observe the Sabbath reveals that true rest is about more than taking a day off. We struggle to rest because we're waiting for a finish line that doesn't exist, allowing fear to keep us working, and holding tightly to things God is asking us to release. If you're experiencing burnout, struggling to unplug, or constantly feeling like you haven't done enough, this message will help you uncover what may really be keeping you exhausted. Discover the biblical meaning of Sabbath, why rest is an act of trust, and how resting in God can restore what busyness has depleted. You don't have to finish everything, prove your worth, or hold your entire life together. You can open your hands and rest because God is good, God is in control, and Jesus has already declared, "It is finished." Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.  https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona 

Are you doing all the right things but still feel exhausted, guilty, or far from God? This week on The Breakdown Podcast, Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor James to break down his message on Mark 2:23–28. They discuss how Jesus confronts a faith built on rules, performance, and the pressure to earn God's approval—and how God's commands were never meant to trap us, but to lead us into the life and rest found in Him. Together, they unpack the difference between working for God's love and living from it, what it looks like to break free from performance-based faith, and why you have nothing left to prove when you're already loved by Jesus. If following God has started to feel like a checklist, this conversation will help you rediscover the freedom, rest, and relationship Jesus offers.

  Are you doing all the right things but still feel exhausted, guilty, or far from God? In Mark 2:23–28, Jesus confronts a faith built on rules, performance, and the pressure to earn God's approval. Through His teaching about the Sabbath, He reveals that God's commands were never meant to keep us trapped—they were designed to lead us into the full life and rest found in Him.If following God has started to feel like a checklist, this message will help you understand the difference between working for God's love and living from it. Discover why you have nothing left to prove, how to break free from performance-based faith, and what it means to rest in the love and approval of Jesus. You were created for a relationship with God—not a religious transaction. Stop trying to earn what Jesus has already given you. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.  https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona 

Do you have people who would carry you when life gets heavy? This week on The Breakdown Podcast, Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor James to break down the message "You Weren't Meant to Do Life Alone" rooted in Mark 2:1–12. Their conversation explores why God never intended us to follow Jesus alone and how Christian community can strengthen our faith, help us through difficult seasons, and point us back to the hope found in Jesus. They unpack what it looks like to have people who will carry you when life feels heavy, why faith grows when we walk together, and how we can become the kind of friends who are willing to carry others toward Jesus. If you've ever felt lonely, isolated, or spiritually stuck, this conversation will remind you that you were never meant to do this alone—and that the right community can help you take your next step toward Christ.

Do you have people who would carry you when life gets heavy? In this message from Mark 2:1-12, we discover that God never intended us to follow Jesus alone. Through the story of four friends who carried a paralyzed man to Jesus, we see how Christian community strengthens our faith, helps us find healing, and points us to the hope only Jesus can give. If you've ever felt lonely, isolated, spiritually stuck, or wondered whether you really need other people in your walk with God, this message will encourage you to take your next step. Learn why biblical community matters, how faith grows when we walk together, and what happens when people are willing to carry one another to Jesus. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.  https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our newest location, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona 

Are you waiting on God… or is God waiting on you? This week on The Breakdown Podcast, Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor James to break down the message "Waiting on God?" rooted in Joshua 3:1–17, Joshua 1:9, and 2 Corinthians 5:7. Their conversation explores the moment the Israelites stood at the edge of the Jordan River—with a promise in front of them and a decision to make—and how God often calls us to take a step of faith before He reveals the way. They discuss what it looks like to trust God when you feel stuck, how faith requires movement, and why obedience often comes before clarity. If you've been caught between where you are and where God is leading you, this conversation will encourage you to step forward with confidence, even when you can't see the full picture.

Are you waiting on God... or is God waiting on you?  In "Waiting on God?' Pastor James shows us how the Israelites stood at the edge of the Jordan River with a promise in front of them and a decision to make. Discover how God often calls us to take a step of faith before He reveals the way. If you've been feeling stuck between where you are and where God is leading you, this message will encourage you to trust Him and move forward. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.  https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona 

What do you do when following God leaves you feeling exhausted? This week on The Breakdown Podcast, Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor James to talk through the message "When Following God Wears You Out," based on Psalm 84:1–12, Isaiah 40:29–31, John 15:5, Philippians 4:13, and Romans 8:11. Their conversation centers on the reality that spiritual fatigue is real—but so is God's strength. They unpack how lasting strength doesn't come from trying harder or pushing through on your own, but from staying connected to God. Through these passages, they explore what it looks like to keep moving forward in difficult seasons, how to rely on God's power instead of your own, and why abiding in Jesus changes everything. If you've been feeling worn down, discouraged, or close to giving up, this conversation will remind you that God meets you in your weakness and renews your strength as you stay close to Him.

What do you do when following God leaves you feeling exhausted?  In "When Following God Wears You Out," Pastor James reminds us that lasting strength doesn't come from trying harder. It comes from staying close to God. Discover how to find renewed strength, keep moving forward through difficult seasons, and trust that God is with you every step of the journey. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.  https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona 

What song is playing in your mind? This week on The Breakdown Podcast, we sat down with Pastor John to break down his message "A Better Song." We talk about how comparison can quietly shape the way we see ourselves, others, and God—leaving us stuck in envy, bitterness, and discontentment. Together, we unpack how lifting our eyes to Jesus leads to humility, gratitude, surrender, and lasting contentment—even when life doesn't feel fair. God has a better song for your life, and it begins when you stop chasing comparison and start trusting His goodness. If you've been struggling with comparison or feeling like your life doesn't measure up, this conversation will help you find freedom and rediscover the joy of following Jesus.

What song is playing in your mind?  In "A Better Song," Pastor John shows us how comparison can leave you feeling stuck in envy, bitterness, and discontentment, but God has a better song for your life. Discover how lifting your eyes to Jesus leads to humility, gratitude, surrender, and lasting contentment, even when life doesn't seem fair. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.  https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona 

Do you struggle with comparison? Whether it's social media, success, relationships, or someone else's accomplishments, comparison can quietly steal your joy and leave you feeling like you're never enough. This week on The Breakdown Podcast, Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor John Sellers to talk through his message, "The Song of Comparison," rooted in 1 Samuel 18:6–30. Their conversation unpacks how comparison can lead to discontentment, envy, bitterness, and even harm—and why it's not just an eye problem, but an identity problem. Together, they explore how finding your identity in God frees you from constantly measuring yourself against others and helps you trust His purpose for your life. If you've ever felt stuck in the comparison trap, this conversation will challenge you to shift your perspective and rediscover your worth in who God says you are.

Do you struggle with comparison? Whether it's social media, success, relationships, or someone else's accomplishments, comparison can quietly steal your joy and leave you feeling like you're never enough.  In "The Song of Comparison," Pastor John Sellers walks through 1 Samuel 18:6–30 to reveal how comparison can lead to discontentment, envy, bitterness, and harm. Discover why comparison isn't just an eye problem—it's an identity problem—and how finding your identity in God frees you to trust His purpose for your life. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect
Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving

Where are you looking for life? Success, relationships, achievement, or something else? In "Where do you find life?" Pastor Jadner teaches us that real life isn't found in striving harder but in staying connected to Jesus. Discover how abiding in Christ produces lasting joy, spiritual fruit, and a life that doesn't run dry. Where Do You Find Life | Journey Church Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. https://journeyconnect.org Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect
Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving

Have your past mistakes made you wonder if you've missed God's plan for your life? In "You Can Still Fulfill God's Dream for Your Life Despite Past Poor Decisions," Pastor Billy Island shows us that the good news is that your failures don't have the final word. This message explores how God's grace is greater than your past, why His calling isn't canceled by your mistakes, and how forgiveness, healing, and faith can help you move forward into the future He has for you. No matter where you've been or what you've done, God is still writing your story. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.  https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona 

Has society lost the definition of what it means to be a man? This week on The Breakdown Podcast, Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor James to break down his Father's Day message, "To Be the Man, You Gotta Know the Man," rooted in 1 Corinthians 13:11, 1 Corinthians 16:13–14, 23, Joshua 1:9, and Joshua 24:15. Their conversation explores Paul's call for men to be alert, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, love sacrificially, and follow Jesus completely. Together, they discuss what biblical manhood looks like in today's culture, why courage and conviction matter, and how following Jesus shapes the way men lead their families, relationships, and everyday lives. If you've ever wondered what it means to be a godly man—or how to live with strength, purpose, and love—this conversation will challenge and encourage you to take your next step with Jesus.   Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving

In "To Be the Man, You Gotta Know the Man", Pastor James delivers a powerful message to us on Father's Day as he begs the question: "Has society lost the definition of what a man is?" Pastor James hones in on Paul's message from 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 as he calls men to 5 core practices: Be alert, Stand Firm in the Fatih, Be Courageous, Love Sacrificially, and Follow Jesus Completely.  Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect
Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving

What are you giving your life to—and will it still matter years from now? This week on The Breakdown Podcast, Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor James to break down the message "The Trophy Lied To You," rooted in John 13, John 13:34–35, and 1 John 4:10–11, 19. Their conversation explores the pursuit of success, recognition, and achievement, and why so many of the things people spend their lives chasing fail to deliver lasting significance. Looking at Jesus washing His disciples' feet, they discuss how love is more than an emotion—it is a decision to move toward people. They also unpack what it means to live for something that outlasts accomplishments, awards, and personal success. If you've ever wondered whether you're investing your life in what truly matters, this conversation will challenge you to rethink success and embrace the kind of love Jesus modeled.  The Breakdown | The Trophy Lied To You Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. https://journeyconnect.org  Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving

Remember that trophy in that one box in the attic? What was it for? Do you remember?  In "The Trophy Lied To You," Pastor James encourages us to consider not giving our lives to things that someone will one day say, "What was this all about?" We want our lives to count, to ache for something more, and Jesus demonstrates in John 13 that love is the decision to move towards people, not merely an emotion.  Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.  https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona 

Where is the good part when life doesn't make sense?  This week on The Breakdown Podcast, Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor James to break down his message "Where Is the Good Part?" rooted in Genesis 50:15–25 and supported by passages including Romans 8:28, Psalm 27:13, and Philippians 1:6. Looking at the final chapter of Joseph's story, they talk about what it means to trust that God is good—even before the story feels good. Together, they unpack how God's goodness changes the way we view our past, present, and future. Joseph's life reminds us that pain, setbacks, and unanswered questions are not the end of the story. God is still working, still leading, and still accomplishing His purposes. If you've been struggling to see God's goodness in a difficult season, this conversation will encourage you to trust that He is at work—even when you can't yet see the good part. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving  

Where is the good part when life doesn't make sense? In "Where is the good part?", Pastor James shows us how Joseph's story ends with a powerful reminder: God is good before the story feels good. In Genesis 50, we discover how trusting God's goodness changes the way we see our past, our present, and our future. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.  https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona 

Who are you allowing to title your story? This week on The Breakdown Podcast, Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor James to break down his message "Who Told You That Was Your Title?" rooted in Genesis 45:1–13 and 2 Corinthians 1:3–4. They talk about how Joseph could have defined himself by what happened to him—rejected, forgotten, or betrayed—but instead chose to see God's hand at work through the pain. Together, they unpack how past wounds, failures, and labels can shape the way we see ourselves, and why God's perspective is greater than the titles others place on us. What if the hardest chapters of your story are not your identity, but part of how God is preparing you to help others? If you've been carrying a label that God never gave you, this conversation will help you see your story through the lens of His faithfulness and purpose. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. https://journeyconnect.org If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving

Who are you allowing to title your story? In "Who Told You That Was Your Title?" Pastor James shows us how Joseph could have called himself rejected, forgotten, or betrayed. Instead, he chose to see God's hand through the pain.  Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.  https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona 

Why does God allow things in our lives to go off script? This week on The Breakdown Podcast, Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor James to break down his message "What If You're Reading the Story Wrong?" rooted in Genesis 42, Psalm 121:1–2, and Hebrews 12:2. They talk about the story we often create in the middle of crisis—and how the chapter we call a setback may actually be part of how God moves us forward. Looking at Joseph's brothers returning to Egypt and Jacob's fear of sending Benjamin, we unpack how fear, uncertainty, and pain can distort the way we see what God is doing. But even when life feels off script, God may still be writing a greater story than we can see in the moment. If you've been struggling to understand a difficult season or questioning why God allowed things to unfold the way they did, this conversation will help you shift your perspective and trust that God is still at work. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving  

Why does God allow for things in our life's to go off script?  In "What If You're Reading The Story Wrong," Pastor James talks about the story we create in the middle of crisis, when things go off script, is often the wrong one. Through the story of Joseph's brother returning to Egypt and Jacob's hesitancy to send his youngest son, Benjamin, Genesis 42 provides insight on the idea that the chapter of life we call a crisis may be used to move forward in ways you never had anticipated.  Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.  https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona 

What do you do when life goes completely off script? This week on The Breakdown Podcast, Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor James to break down his message "You Don't Have to Force It," rooted in Genesis 40:23 and Genesis 41:1–43. They talk about Joseph's waiting season, what it looks like to trust God when nothing seems to be changing, and how God can shift the story in a single moment. Together, They unpack the tension between striving and surrender, why delays don't mean God has forgotten you, and how forcing what only God can do often leads to frustration instead of freedom. If you've been tempted to take control, rush the process, or make something happen on your own, this conversation will remind you that when God is in it, you don't have to force it. The Breakdown | You Don't Have to Force It Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving

What do you do when life goes completely off script? In "You Don't Have to Force It," Pastor James reminds us that God can shift the story in a single moment. This message is about trusting God in the waiting and refusing to force what only He can do. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.  https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona 

This week on The Breakdown, Pastor James Hilton sat down to break down Shana Hilton's message "You Were Never Meant To Carry This," rooted in Matthew 11:28–30, Galatians 5:1, Romans 8:1, and more. We talk about Jesus' invitation to stop carrying life on your own and come to Him for rest. Together, we unpack the difference between pressure and peace, why so many people live weighed down by shame, expectations, and exhaustion, and how Jesus offers freedom instead of striving. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, worn down, or emotionally exhausted, this conversation will remind you that Jesus never intended for you to carry it all alone. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. https://journeyconnect.org If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving

Tired of carrying pressure, fear, shame, and expectations you were never meant to hold? In "You Were Never Meant To Carry This," Shana Hilton shows us how Jesus gives a different invitation. Not to carry more, but to come to Him and find rest. This message is for anyone feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or worn down by life. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.  https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona 

Have you ever felt forgotten by God? This week on The Breakdownt, Pastor James sat down to break down Pastor Jadner's message "You Feel Forgotten...But What if You're Not?" rooted in Genesis 39:19–23 and Genesis 40:1–23. We walk through Joseph's story and what it looks like to trust God when life feels stuck, delayed, or overlooked. We talk about how setbacks, silence, and waiting seasons don't mean God has stopped working—they may be the very place He's preparing something greater. If you've been in a season where God feels distant or nothing seems to be moving forward, this conversation will remind you that even when you feel forgotten, God is still at work behind the scenes. The Breakdown | You Feel Forgotten...But What if You're Not? Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.  Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving  

Have you ever felt forgotten by God? In "You Feel Forgotten...But What if You're Not?" Pastor Jadner shows us how Joseph's story shows what it looks like to trust God when life feels stuck. Delays, setbacks, and silence don't mean God has stopped working. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.  https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona 

What if the most dangerous moments in your life don't feel dangerous at all? This week on The Breakdown, Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor James to break down his message "The Most Dangerous Moment Doesn't Feel Dangerous," rooted in Genesis 39:1–12 and James 1:14. We talk about how the biggest battles aren't always around us—but within us—and how temptation often shows up as a shortcut that seems harmless in the moment. Together, we unpack how temptation works, why it's so deceptive, and what it looks like to stay grounded in truth when you're pulled in the wrong direction. If you've ever felt the tension between what's easy and what's right, this conversation will help you recognize the danger and choose the path that leads to life. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. https://journeyconnect.org  Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving

What if the most dangerous moments in your life don't feel dangerous at all? In "The Most Dangerous Moment Doesn't Feel Dangerous," Pastor James shows us that the biggest battles are often not around us, but within us. Temptation often looks like a shortcut, but it can cost more than we think.  Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.  https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona 

What do you do when life stops making sense—but God may still be working? This week on The Breakdown, Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor James to break down his message "This Doesn't Make Sense… But What If It's God?" rooted in Genesis 37:3–11, 18–24, and 28. We walk through Joseph's story and how God often starts something long before we fully understand it. We talk about what happens when dreams face resistance, opposition grows, and control slips through your hands—and how none of that cancels what God is doing. Instead, it may be part of how He's shaping your story. If you're in a season that feels confusing, delayed, or out of your control, this conversation will remind you that if God started it, He is still writing the story.   The Breakdown | This Doesn't Make Sense… But What If It's God? Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving

What do you do when life stops making sense, but God may still be working? In "This Doesn't Make Sense… But What If It's God? " Pastor James shows us how Joseph's story reminds us that God often starts something before we fully understand it. Dreams can face resistance, opposition can grow, and control can slip through our hands, but none of that cancels what God is doing. If God started it, He is still writing the story. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.  https://journeyconnect.org Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/ To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona