Journey Church with James Hilton

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 

What does baptism really mean, and why does it matter for your faith? This week on The Breakdown, Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor James to break down his message "Raised to Life," rooted in Romans 6:3–4. We talk about how baptism is more than just a moment—it's a picture of the gospel, showing how Jesus paid for your sin, buried your past, and raised you into new life. Together, we unpack what baptism represents, why it matters for every believer, and how it connects to living in the freedom Jesus already won for you. If you've trusted Jesus or are considering baptism, this conversation will help you understand your next step and what it means to truly live a new life in Christ. The Breakdown | Raised 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 does baptism really mean, and why does it matter for your faith? In "Raised to Life," Pastor James shows us how baptism is more than a moment. It is a picture of the gospel. Jesus paid for your sin, buried your past, and raised you into new life. If you've trusted Jesus, your next step is to live in the freedom He already won for 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 

What do you do when you trusted God, but now life makes no sense? In "You Trusted God… But Now It Doesn't Make Sense," Pastor James walks through the gap between what you believed and what you're feeling right now. If you've ever felt stuck in the space between faith and reality, this message will help you see that because Jesus is risen, God is still 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's really driving your life right now? This week on The Breakdown , Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor James to break down his message "Live Loved," rooted in 2 Corinthians 5:14–15. We talk about how fear, pressure, and performance can quietly take the lead—and how the love of Jesus resets everything. Together, we unpack what it looks like to stop trying to earn God's love and start living from it—and how that shift changes the way you think, respond, and lead your life. If you've been feeling driven by pressure or stuck in performance, this conversation will help you experience the freedom of living loved.   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

What's really driving your life right now? In 'Live Loved," Pastor James walks through how fear, pressure, and performance can take the lead—and how the love of Jesus resets everything. When you stop trying to earn it and start living from it, your whole life shifts. 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 are you still holding onto that's holding you back? This week on The Breakdown, Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor James to break down his message "Release the Weight," rooted in Hebrews 12:14–15, Romans 12:2, Hebrews 4:15–16, and Ephesians 2:4–5. We talk about how hurt doesn't stay hidden—it grows, shaping how you think, respond, and relate to others. Together, we unpack what it looks like to face what's been buried, bring it to God, and finally release the weight you've been carrying. If you're tired of holding onto pain, bitterness, or past wounds, this conversation will help you take a step toward healing, freedom, and renewal. The Breakdown | Release the Weight  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 still holding onto that's holding you back? Hurt doesn't stay hidden. It grows. It shapes how you think, respond, and relate to others. In 'Release the Weight," pastor James walks through how to face what's been buried, bring it to God, and finally release the weight. If you're tired of carrying it, this is your next step. 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 story have you been telling yourself? This week on The Breakdown, Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor James to break down his message "Rewrite the Story."  Looking at Deuteronomy 8:2–3, Romans 8:15–16, Exodus 16:3, Matthew 4:4, Romans 12:2, and 2 Corinthians 10:5, we talk about how pressure often exposes the lies we've accepted about God, ourselves, and our future. Together, we unpack how remembering God's faithfulness helps replace those lies with truth—and how God uses His Word to reshape the way we think and live. If you feel stuck in old patterns or thoughts that keep pulling you backward, this conversation will help you see how God begins to rewrite your story through truth. 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 story have you been telling yourself? In "Rewrite the Story," Pastor James teaches us that when pressure rises, it often exposes the lies we have accepted about God, ourselves, and our future. But God invites us to remember His faithfulness and replace those lies with truth. If you feel stuck in old patterns or thoughts that keep pulling you backward, this message will help you see how God rewrites your story through His Word. 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 shame keeps following you? This week on The Breakdown Podcast, we sat down with Pastor James to break down his message "Drop the Shame," rooted in Acts 3:19 and Mark 5:24–34. We talk about how Jesus does more than remove shame—He gives you a new identity. Looking at the story of the woman who reached out to Jesus in faith, we unpack how repentance leads to restoration and how Jesus replaces shame with freedom, healing, and a new name. If shame has been shaping how you see yourself or holding you back from God, this conversation will remind you that Jesus meets you in your struggle and calls you into a new identity.

What do you do when shame keeps following you? In "Drop the Shame," Pastor James shows us that we see how Jesus does more than remove shame. He gives a new identity. If shame has been shaping how you see yourself, this message points to the freedom Jesus offers and the new name He gives His people. 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 told yourself, "I can't stay like this"?   This week on The Breakdown, we sat down with Pastor James to break down his message "Break the Cycle," rooted in Luke 15, 1 John 1:9, and Acts 3:19. We talk about how to break the patterns that keep pulling you back, what real repentance looks like, and why freedom begins when you turn toward the Father instead of running from Him.   No matter how far you've drifted, the Father is not running from you—He is running toward you. And when you repent instead of retreat, you step into the forgiveness, restoration, and new beginning God has been waiting to give.   If you're stuck in a cycle of guilt, shame, or relapse, this conversation will help you take your next step toward lasting change.

Have you ever told yourself, "I can't stay like this"? In "Break the Cycle," Pastor James walks through how to break the cycle that keeps pulling you back. No matter how far you've drifted, the Father is not running from you. He is running toward 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 

What if the freedom you want starts with owning what you've been hiding?   This week on The Breakdown Podcast, we sat down with Pastor James to break down his message "Own The Mess," rooted in 1 John 1:9. We talk about the battle between sin and obedience, why hiding keeps you stuck, and how confession leads to real freedom in Christ.   Freedom doesn't come from managing your mess—it comes from bringing it into the light. Jesus doesn't run from your struggle. He meets you in it. And when you confess instead of conceal, you step into the forgiveness and freedom He already paid for.   If you're wrestling with guilt, shame, or patterns you can't seem to break, this conversation will help you take a practical step toward lasting spiritual freedom. 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 ____ Stay Connected 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 #journeychurch #jameshilton

What if the freedom you want starts with owning what you've been hiding? In "Own The Mess," Pastor James walks through 1 John 1:9 and the invitation to stop pretending, stop hiding, and start confessing. There is a real battle within you. You feel it. The tension between what you want and what you know is right. But freedom does not come from managing the mess. It comes from bringing it into the light. Jesus does not run from your mess. He meets you in it. When you confess instead of conceal, you step into the freedom He already paid for. 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 next 40 days could reshape your faith from the inside out? This week on The Breakdown Podcast, we sit down with Pastor James Hilton to talk through the message from this past weekend, "My Prayer For You," rooted in Ephesians 3:14–21. As we prepare for 40 Days, we unpack what it means to trust God with every part of your life, be rooted and established in His love, and grasp the fullness of Jesus' love that surpasses knowledge. Together, we explore Paul's prayer—that you would be strengthened with power through the Spirit, experience deep-rooted joy, and be filled with the fullness of God. As 40 Days approaches, this conversation helps set the foundation for a season of spiritual growth, renewal, and breakthrough. If you're stepping into these 40 Days believing God for more, this episode will help center your heart on what matters most. 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 ____ Stay Connected 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 #journeychurch #jameshilton