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Our NOW team of Suzie Lind, Tim Timmons, Mike Erre and Kevin Dixon are radically rethinking God's wrath. If you've lived in fear of a God who's ready to push the SMITE button when you screw up, this episode is for you. Plus, producer Edwin Rivera III's wrath exceeds even God's when he puts Kevin in coaster jail. - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at ⁠⁠+1 615 861 9503⁠⁠.

We often treat eternal life like something we don't really think about until the clock runs out. But what if "life unto the age" isn't a destination you arrive at, but a reality you inhabit right now?This week, Mike Erre, Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons gather (limping ankles and all) to discuss why the "not yet" matters a whole lot less if we aren't paying attention to the "now".Whether you're navigating "organic punishments" or just trying to avoid a bad batch of chicken salad, come find out why the Kingdom of God is closer than you think.

Biblia o balbuceo? Mike Erre, aka El Grande Guapo, is celebrating Cinco De Mayo by butchering Spanish and ordering takeout from one of Nashville's most authentic Mexican restaurants. Then, Suzie Lind, Kevin Dixon and Tim Timmons join him in responding to listener questions about the Tree of Life, which we studied on Sunday. - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at ⁠⁠⁠+1 615 861 9503⁠⁠⁠.

This week, Mike Erre reminded us that that the Bible's story isn't so much about Heaven vs Hell. Instead, it's about how Heaven and Earth are reconciled. People focus way too much on Hell, he said. So, what kind of questions did we get on the text line afterwards? Oh, about 25 messages on Hell. Aw, heck. Here we go discussing it just this once. Special guest  Lauren Sellers joins Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons.TIMESTAMPS11:45 No producer Edwin this week, so this is when Kevin breaks his microphone. It's a wonder that didn't happen sooner.12:07 … and this is when Tim fixed it for him. - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at ⁠⁠+1 615 861 9503⁠⁠.

We're putting a bow on our study of John this week with a closer look at how Jesus reconciled with Peter. There's at least 8 minutes of content at the end, but first we're building our tallest-ever tower of babble with Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind, Tim Timmons and Mike Erre.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro02:00 More To Love09:09 “Oiling The Fig”15:01 Playing El Cajon18:46 Content Begins. But not really, because you still have to wade through lots of babble diversions - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at ⁠+1 615 861 9503⁠.

On Sunday, Suzie Lind recast “Doubting Thomas” as “Honest Thomas.” She's joined on this week's NOW panel by Kevin Dixon, Sam Barnhart and Ross King to dig deeper on what it means to be honest about faith in the midst of disappointment and unanswered prayer. - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

Bro, if Jesus carried his cross, the least we can do is load up a barbell and Instagram ourselves walking a half mile with it. Right? Maybe too performative? NOW talkers, Kevin Dixon, Mike Erre, Tim Timmons and Suzie Lind reflect on the best ways to completely misrepresent Christianity. Which leads to a discussion of world leaders maybe doing the same thing. You think?- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

We're studying a radically different view of the Passover--that its covering wasn't to save people from God's wrath. Instead, it revealed God's desire to save us from what Jesus called "the deystroyer." That thin line between love and hate changes everything, so listeners have questions. And this week's NOW team of Tim Timmons, Suzie Lind, Mike Erre and Kevin Dixon has, uh, responses?TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:45 Kimchi Selfies09:00 Leg Day10:48 ... But Kevin24:11 Content Begins41:00 The Receipts- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

This week, we studied Jesus' arrest and trial before Pilate. Through every detail, Mike Erre showed us how Jesus perfectly represented the character of God. NOW listeners are asking why God sometimes doesn't sound very Jesus-y. Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons add their voices to the conversation. - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

On Sunday, Kevin Dixon taught us about the holy spirit. Now, our own trinity of Kevin, Suzie Lind and Mike Erre are answering listener questions on being guided by the spirit.- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

On Sunday, Mike Erre brought his v-shaped sheets? charts? sharts? to explain the foot washing at the last supper. NOW, Tim Timmons, Kassedy Knight, Nate Erre and Seth Erre join the conversation to help remove feet from mouths and explore how Jesus' act of service for his disciple tells the story of his whole ministry in miniature. But first: We're playing a game of “First job, worst job.” - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

On Sunday, Kevin taught us to see Jesus for who he really is, not just the points we're looking for or want him to be.  Mike Erre, Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons are also around to circle back with Kevin and connect the dots. But first, we're coming in hot with some spot analysis and shoutouts to NOW's circle of friends. It goes ‘round in circles but content starts at 20:23 on the dot.- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

It's a big week with the premiere of "I Can Only Imagine 2," a film that tells the story of NOW's own Tim Timmons. Which has us wondering.... If they made movies about the rest of the NOW gang, who would play the roles of Mike Erre, Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind and Edwin Rivera III? Then, we respond to questions about Suzie's Sunday teaching on Jesus at the Feast of the Tabernacles.- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

We begin where so many good journeys do: with questions from the community on Sunday's teaching about John 6. Hosts Mike Erre, Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons remind us that true belief is not a mere mental assent but an embodied participation in the restoration of humanity.Then producer Edwin Rivera III shows us what that looks like in action by breaking down a few sonic & visual cues from the recent Super Bowl halftime show. It wasn't just music; it was about the stories reflected in plastic chairs and light poles after a storm. It turns out that 'believing' in something is a whole lot like a 14-minute block party. It's about showing up, acting with love, and making sure that even if people don't understand your language, they know they've got a seat at your table.Timestamps:00:00: Intro07:00: Community Questions45:45: From Bible to Puerto Rico— Guest notes by Edwin Rivera III- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

After listening to our re-think of John (New Order, “He Had To Go To Samaria”) a texter asks why Journey's teaching varies so much from the traditional narratives and interpretations they have heard. Are the pastors just making this stuff up? Shockingly, that turns out not to the be case. And, Mike Erre, Kevin Dixon, Tim Timmons and Suzie Lind are here to share the receipts on their sources. TIMESTAMPS00:59 Thick In The Rims09:53 Question. Response. Sources. Receipts.- - - - -SELECTED REFERENCES IN THIS EPISODEHow God Became King / N.T. WrightThe King Jesus Gospel / Scot McKnightGeorge Eldon LaddIVP Bible Background Commentary / Craig KeenerChrist And Time / Oscar Cullmann The “For Everyone” Series / John GoldingrayThe Bible Project / Online- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

This week's NOW crew--Suzie Lind, Kevin Dixon, Rob Gonzalez, Mike Erre and special guest Seth Erre--comes in from the cold to relive the big chill that was Winter Storm Fern. Then, it's a different kind of ice storm as the group considers the proper response of the church amid events like Minnesota's recent shootings.- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

Jesus turned water into wine; this week's NOW panel turns wine into blather. Mike Erre and Kevin Dixon are joined by very special guests Randy "Randyana Jones" Hanson and super producer Edwin "Irwin" Rivera III. As we continue to study John, the group responds to questions about two signs that are tied together symbolically—the wedding banquet wine and Jesus' confrontation in the temple courts.- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

New year, NEW ORDER! That's the name of our new study in the book of John. Special guest “El Guapo” joins regulars Suzie Lind, Kevin Dixon and Mike Erre to relive 80s electronic pop and answer questions from the Journey community.TIMESTAMPS00:49 Blue Tuesday: Are we recording this?05:30 Touched By The Voice of God: (Or at least, Joel Osteen).11:58 True Faith: John content begins.15:42 Word To Your Mother: John content really starts now. - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

It's 2026 and “we're going up, up, up. It's our moment…” Wait: You don't have a pump-up song? Our special guest, spiritual director Katie Mullin, does. And, she's entering the studio shining like she was meant to be. Host Suzie Lind talks with Katie about recovery, finding wholeness and, yeah, becoming golden.- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠+1 615 861 9503⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

On this final episode of the year, Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind and Rob Gonzalez remember 2025's highlights and lowlights—and look ahead to what's coming for Journey in the new year. - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠+1 615 861 9503⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In Lamentations 3, we get a short intermission from despair for a few verses of hope and trust in God. (Don't worry; we'll be back to lamenting next week.) Suzie Lind, Mike Erre, Kevin Dixon and Tim Timmons answer listener questions about the God who's with us even when things don't get fixed. But first, we're doing deep on Christmas carols and crushes.- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠+1 615 861 9503⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

As we continue to study Lamentations (Merry Christmas, y'all!), this week's NOW team—Suzie Lind, Mike Erre and Kevin Dixon—explore the power of lament in community. But first: More than 10 minutes of prideful self-congratulations on our recent "Big Table" church meeting. TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:30 Buying Time03:00 Seth Erre Segment08:58 A Heart of Soy10:05 Money talks. Apparently, in an unimpressive monotone.13:50 Content begins, and we all mourn.- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠+1 615 861 9503⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this special bonus episode, Suzie Lind talks with Brodrick Thomas and Dre Sanders of The Refuge Center. Journey partners with the Franklin, Tenn.-based counseling service to help provide mental health services to those who need them, regardless of ability to pay. To learn more about The Refuge Center, visit: https://refugecenter.org- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠+1 615 861 9503⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

We're reminded this week that advent begins in darkness. And, so we begin a four-week study of Lamentations. Layla Shahmohammedi joins Kevin Dixon, Tim Timmons and Suzie Lind as they consider current laments from our own community and explore how to relate to God in the midst of despair.Seth Erre shoutout at 05:00 and content starts at 05:55. But first, our pastors are smoking and drinking....- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠+1 615 861 9503⁠⁠⁠⁠.

We're studying how Jeremiah consoled the Israelites in exile and instructed them to live in faith for the good of their oppressors' city. Our listeners have questions, and Tim Timmons, Mike Erre, Suzie Lind and Kevin Dixon are here for them.TIMESTAMPS01:35 Clothing updates. Yep, contain your excitement.05:01 Seth Erre shoutout, equine edition 07:44 Body pumping with that special wiggle10:01 Ducks amuck! If the dashboard birds are jumping, let Kevin's Jeep keep bumping.13:14 Questions like "Why am I listening?" end. Questions from listeners begin.- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at ⁠⁠⁠+1 615 861 9503⁠⁠⁠.

On Sunday, we continued studying Jeremiah's warnings to the Israelites, spotlighting how they began to image other gods instead of Yahweh. As Mike Erre put it, we become like what we worship. Not that there's anything relevant these days in that idea, but our community had lots of questions about idols, disagreement, forgiveness and reconciliation. So, Tim Timmons, Kevin Dixon and Suzie Lind are here to help respond to those queries.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:04 If pumpkin spice lattes were a person07:50 Seth Erre shout out14:00 Qontent, questions and qlarifying responses begin- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at ⁠⁠+1 615 861 9503⁠⁠.

On Sunday, Kevin Dixon shared a very personal message about his own struggle with forgiveness and responding to new insights about God. When you see things in a different way, what do you do with that understanding? Suzie Lind, Mike Erre and Tim Timmons join him this episode to discuss and respond to listener questions.Timestamps00:00 Intro01:45 The Body Pump10:05 Content and Listener Questions37:30 Oh, SNAP: How You Can Help With Food Insecurity- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at ⁠+1 615 861 9503⁠.

In this week's Jeremiah study, we learned how the Israelites thought they were safe from judgement because of the temple in their midst. That got listeners asking about group vs individual responsibility, warnings for our own arrogant times and more. Tim Timmons, Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind and Mike Erre respond.TIMESTAMPS01:05 Chipper J04:55 Brad Erre Shout Out05:29 Collecting Receipts14:00 Content Begins: Questions!14:19 Hannah Erre Shout In- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

On Sunday, we learned the silence and solitude that Jesus and the prophets practiced. Kevin Dixon, Tim Timmons and Mike Erre join Suzie Lind to look deeper at the practice and answer questions from our community. Turns out, Taylor was right: You Need To Calm Down.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:35 I'm not Milo01:52 Eyes Up Here04:55 Unc Emojis16:38 Listener Questions43:40 Unc JokesSuzie mentions a song in this episode that was written by Vian Izak, a member of the Journey community, in response to Sunday's teaching. You can listen to it here: https://vianizak.com/latest- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

What if a Bible study and a comedy show had a baby? Between bidet jokes and dog stories, the crew dives deep into Jeremiah's message—what it means to stay faithful when everyone else seems to be missing the point.They unpack why following Jesus isn't about saving a nation but living out love wherever you are. Turns out, being God's people has less to do with borders and more to do with kindness, humility, and maybe cleaning up after your dog once in a while.—Edwin Rivera, guest commentatorTimestamps:Content starts, as if you could notice.- - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

We aren't rickrolling you: Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind and Mike Erre are responding to every single textline question this week—live, unrehearsed and on-air. Join them and special guest Seth Erre as we continue to explore Jeremiah's picture of the church as God's faithless wife. We know the game, and we're gonna play it.TIMESTAMPS06:28 Pregnant Pause, Halloween11:30 Content Begins: Textline Fling- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

Turn on our pod, relax and float downstream. Suzie Lind, Kevin Dixon and Mike Erre are talking about prophets—and the harm caused by false prophets. Is prophecy about more than the future? Should I pay attention when someone has "a word for me from God'? TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:45 The P stands for prophetic03:24 Thinking In Song Lyrics03:56 Superpowers06:56 Bugged08:40 ... and dissolve to content32:15 Why is the podcast so short this week?- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

It's Exile week at NOW as we begin our study of Jeremiah. And, come to think of it, we're also missing some people on the podcast. Those left behind—Tim Timmons, Kevin Dixon and Mike Erre—are asking what it means to live as an exile in a foreign land.What did that mean for the Israelites, and how can we apply their experience in our own lives. Also: Mike is disappointed with his eternal body. Suzie Lind is gone, but we got a text from the other side. And, Tim's leaving out T-shirts for the neighbors on Rapture Day.TIMESTAMPS00:50 Who's recording? Is Edwin missing?06:39 There's no video. Where's Randy?09:15 The night before Rapture.11:18 11am gathering: Why did our maps disappear?- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

Is it true or just a rumor? Journey NOW editor Grant Opperman joins Tim Timmons, Suzie Lind Mike Erre to explain why the podcast went suspiciously missing last week. Together, they also unpack the differences between how Jesus called people to repentance through love versus how the pharisees did it (hint: not through love). But first, get your tinfoil hat, get away from any electromagnetic energy and wash off those chemtrails: JourneyNOW is revealing the hidden truth in "conspiracies."TIMESTAMPS00:42 Alright, Edwin, punch it.01:15 Conspiracy theories are true.05:52 Our phones are listening to us.06:43 Dead birds are real.08:03 Supplements are real. And they work.10:31 Cats aren't real. But they are evil.17:10 Jesus is gluten-free. 18:51 A conspiracy of content becomes real.- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

We're learning about Jesus' orgé anger, a settled opposition that contrasts with the thumos "flying off the handle" emotion we so often feel. Layla Shahmohammedi joins Kevin Dixon, Mike Erre, and Tim Timmons to explore what orgé passion and action looks like in the context of current divisive topics like immigration and abortion.TIMESTAMPS1:00 Angry, old men shake their fists at the HOA, the weather, lawns.4:30 Welcome to the Journey NOW podcast.10:00 Content begins. Are you angry or just exhausted?40:55 "So, I'm standing on a ladder holding a chainsaw."- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

Each winter, Journey partners with Nashville non-profit Room In The Inn to provide overnight stays and meals for those who have no shelter from the coldest weather. On this special bonus episode, Room In The Inn Community Development Coordinator Mark Campbell and Journey volunteer Steve Mills join hosts Grant Opperman and Suzie Lind to share the background and heart of the partnership. For the Journey community, this effort reflects how we welcome everyone to our Table. If you're curious about participating, don't miss this conversation.Learn more about Room In The Inn here: https://www.roomintheinn.org- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

This week's conversation about discovering Jesus' appeal in our weakness got a lot of people thinking. And talking. And sending questions to our listener line. Rob Gonzalez, Kevin Dixon and Suzie Lind respond and also reflect on Journey's public discussion this week about immigration. - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

Suzie Lind, Mike Erre and Tim Timmons reflect on Sunday's conversation about a Jesus who's not so compelling to those who don't think they need Him—and how his kingdom responds to the outsiders and sinners who desperately do.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro02:28 The stone has been rolled away07:09 Maliancholia13:13 Celebrating Staci King and her family23:00 And yet, there's content** Content section contains discussion of topics that may not be appropriate for young children. - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

This week, we're talking about covenantal prayer, aligning with God and seeing ourselves as gift recipients rather than entitled people. But, before Mike Erre, Kevin Dixon, Tim Timmons and Suzie Lind explore covenants, they gotta break a few rules. TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:52 Now we're turned on01:45 Kermit juice02:27 Brad  and Seth Erre shout out05:40 He likes it hot09:38 Summer highlights17:30 Massaging the pickleball19:44 The Mark of the Covenant Content- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

What are the limits of personal freedom in a community of Christ followers? Should we voluntarily restrict ourselves when there's a chance our behavior might offend others? And, how do we even know what's offensive when we all have different ideas of what's right and wrong? Sunday question-asker (also regular worship leader and Journey staffer) Layla Shahmohammedi joins NOW regulars Tim Timmons, Kevin Dixon, and Suzie Lind to discuss how we reap what we bleep.BLEEPING TIMESTAMPS00:00 Bleeping Intro04:03 Know your bleeping role05:40 Grandpa bleep11:30 Went there. Saw that. Bought the bleeping T-shirt12:05 Bleeping content bleeping begins47:03 Now you're just bleeping with me- - - - -Laya would never use the podcast to promote her music. So, here's the link: https://itslunalay.com- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

Special guest Will McCauley has questions and lots of digital notes as he asks Kevin Dixon, Sam Barnhart and Suzie Lind about last Sunday's study on obscurity in an age of fame. In a culture where selfish motives lie behind every action (and post), how can we keep a pure heart towards others and towards God?TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:45 The Scribe Tribe01:50 Will The Elder03:50 Posting Your Meal06:36 Crossing The Line08:20 Content Begins, Sort Of28:18 A Testy Exchange- - - - -Blogging our meals https://travelogue.beehiiv.com/. Check it out before the link expires!- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

We're continuing our series on The Clash between the Kingdom of Heaven and everyday life. This week, we contrasted community as The Cure for our culture's epidemic of loneliness. Special guest Rob Gonzalez keeps regulars Suzie Lind and Kevin Dixon from feeling alone this week as they talk about what it means to be an individual in a community.But first, we're going to camp with Rob, and getting our series titles N Sync. - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.