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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On Easter, we thought about a resurrection that means so much more than just a ticket to heaven some day. But, even if Jesus is the restoration of all things, why did He have to die? Why did he have to suffer in the way that he did? And, who really gets saved? Kevin Dixon, Mike Erre and Suzie Lind rise up with some thoughts on this week's podcast.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:55 It's My Birthday And I'll Podcast If I Wanna04:30 He Is Risen. And Everything Hurts. 04:57 The Wiggles15:08 Content Has Risen Indeed39:12 Chips Don't Lie- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

Our Sunday conversations about being filled with the fullness of the Spirit led a listener to ask: "What does it mean to 'grieve the spirit?' " Suzie Lind, Tim Timmons, Mike Erre and Kevin Dixon engage in some deep B.S. (Bible Study) to explore rebellion against the Spirit of God.TIMESTAMPSBabble shifts to Bible study at approximately 12:13 after several failed attempts. - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

In this weekend's gathering, someone asked this question: “If Hell weren't real, what would be so compelling about following Jesus? Suzie Lind, Tim Timmons, Mike Erre and Kevin Dixon imagine there's no heaven and share the reasons they would still choose a Jesus-centered life.But first: There's a place in the middle of our back that needs some lotion.…NOTE: Producer Edwin sent this file from his China trip, and it repeats at the end. He's not here, and we have to post, so just stop listening when it gets repetitive. We're sure you're used to that. - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

"Toxic empathy" is in the news, the idea that we can cause harm by being over-sensitive to others. But, wait: Jesus was known for his empathy, even though he wasn't easy on sin. Tim Timmons, Mike Erre, and Suzie Lind search for the line between seeing someone's circumstances and condoning bad behavior. First, though: Birds are real for the Timmons family. So, don't flip it off before the empathetic content starts at 12:08. - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

After learning on Sunday how God can give people over to their own impulses, our listeners are wondering about wrath. And, special guest Layla Shahmohammadi is feeling angsty about it. Or at least trying to be angsty. Or maybe isn't but wishes she were. Layla joins regulars Tim Timmons, Kevin Dixon and Mike Erre to explore God's anger—and maybe trigger it, too, with this podcast.TIMESTAMPS00:00 In the cold open, the podcast was formless and empty01:40 Questioning The Questioner09:50 Content Warning: Yep, we shift from babble to Bible somewhere around here. No one can say for sure exactly where.43:40 The AfterWrath - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

We're continuing to study Ephesians, this week focusing on Paul's instructions to cast off old ways of living. That sounds great, but it's much easier to hear than to actually do. Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind and Mike Erre answer listener questions about how to soften our hard hearts and what we do with anger about the ways our church communities have treated women and minorities.TIMESTAMPS0:40 Punch It1:10 Podcast Math4:20 The Shingle File8:30 Content for the Hard Hearted - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

It's another week with episode title suggestions from Mike Erre, so don't blame us. He's joined by fellow shiny domes Kevin Dixon and Tim Timmons, as well as the hirsute Nate Erre. Together, they're talking about our latest learning from Ephesians: Can a job really be secular? Is everything spiritual? And, what keeps us from feeling prepared or adequate for our roles as ministers?TIMESTAMPS2:23 Facial hair and flannel4:13 Bald lies about marriage10:34 AI for the win13:10 Babble becomes bible - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

As we learn about unity, Suzie Lind, Tim Timmons, Mike Erre and Kevin Dixon are asking when it's okay to say enough is enough, break fellowship and walk away.But first: Have you ever called someone you've known for years by the wrong name? Yeah, us neither. But apparently it's a problem for Mike, who accidentally renamed our producer, Edwin Rivera III, and is still trying to splain it away.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:00 The Eff'n Erwin Experience04:57 Michelle, My Hell08:30 Justyfiable Errors10:42 Seth Erre and the Upside Down Timdom16:33 If content finally begins and no one is listening, did it really happen? - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

What would it look like if we lived as if our identity in Christ were true? Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind, Mike Erre and Tim Timmons survey the distance between the understanding in their heads and the actions in their daily life. But, first: How do we talk about "understanding in their heads" with this crew?TIMESTAMPS0:00 How do you say cold open?2:05 Theoretical start of podcast3:35 The greatest night in pod5:32 "Let's start the podcast"6:30 The illustrated pastor7:28 Anger journals14:07 Grant, don't kill my vibe16:53 What if we podcasted as if there were actual content? - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

With Betsy Raney leaving Journey to be a full-time mom to newborn Sadie, NOW welcomes her replacement. Both of them: On this episode, we get to know our newest staff members Meredith McCauley and Layla Shahmohammadi. Along with two of our regular yakkers, Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons, Layla and Meredith explore questions from our Sunday gathering: How do we know that God loves us? And, what does love look like in community?TIMESTAMPS01:05 See Me, Feel Me3:33 Too Many Shoutouts: Lucius! Bill McCauley! Holy Post! Swim Jesus!17:02 Gormeh Me Sideways18:28 Content begins- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

A listener asks: Can you make a good and serious case for dominion theology—the idea that Christians should use the levers of culture to advance their religious views? If not, how is the Kingdom of God not like us? What makes it different from the religious agendas of Christian groups?This week's crew ofSuzie Lind,Tim Timmons,Mike Erre andKevin Dixon discuss it all after a humble peekaboo at the DNA of this year's Big Game.TIMESTAMPS1:10 Squabble Up10:19 Euphoria (Content Begins)- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

NOW's core four of Mike Erre, Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons are back together, so this week's episode heads straight towards a certain destination without a hand basket. Eventually, though, they explore this week's teaching that the glory of God resides in His people and why that doesn't always look like our idea of a successful church. TIMESTAMPS 1:15 The Road To Health Is Paved With Banter 4:04 MEMEing For The Middle Aged 8:48 No Oath Keepers 16:37 We All Shekinah On (Content begins) - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

In this special episode, Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons share Journey's practice of praying with the community. Each week, the Journey staff, Elders and prayer team read people's written requests for prayer and agree with them before God, saying "Lord, hear our prayer." This week, the NOW team brings that practice to the podcast and reflect on what it means to pray and to carry each others' burdens. TIMESTAMPS 1:20 Expletives Deleted. Mommies Unjuiced. 5:12 After The Fire 9:50 Lord, Hear Our Prayers - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

Chris Cron and Libby Cron join NOW regulars Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons to share their family's journey to Journey—and how our community has helped them see their faith in a new and refreshing way. - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

We're back in Ephesians this week and still wrapping our minds around Jesus' great leveling. Paul explains how both Jews and Gentiles were dead in different ways but for God's grace. Journey Students Pastor Tuyen Proctor joins Kevin Dixon, Mike Erre, Tim Timmons and Suzie Lind to explore the corrupting influence of group pride and how grace makes us all relate to each other on the same level. TIMESTAMPS 2:35 Z's vs Zzzzzs 4:02 Tim's Milo High 6:52 They Don't Close Tennessee 13:39 Hi, Seth! 14:55 Last Christmas I Gave You 21:49 Tuyen Saves Us With Content - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

We're learning about the great leveling that prepared Jesus' arrival—valleys brought high and mountains made low. As people with a lot of "mountain" mentality in them, the NOW team is reflecting on what it means to be called a "brood of vipers" and what it looks like to live in opposition to that attitude. Kevin Dixon, Mike Erre, Tim Timmons and Suzie "P" Lind discuss with off-camera ghost guest Nate Erre. TIMESTAMPS 1:13 Maple Leaf Ragging 6:15 Tim's Coat Of Many Colors (And Shrinking Size) 8:00 Present Tense 17:15 Speaking of Warming Buns and Hearts, Here's Where Actual Content Begins 34:58 Oatmeal In Vogue - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

Musician and author Nick Cave tells us that “hope is optimism with a broken heart.” This year, we're learning to approach the hope of advent in that same spirit. Mike Erre, Suzie Lind and Kevin Dixon reflect on the idea of a Blue Christmas and how advent season reminds them how we live in both expectation and lament all year long? But first, it's Erre-oke night at Journey: It turns out Kevin don't like you, (and he likes everyone). TIMESTAMP 01:37 The Big Table: Undressed 03:54 Love Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 08:46 Seth Erre Shoutout 11:00 Prepare the way for the content: Advent talk starts here. - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

This week, we began a series of conversations on advent using the common lectionary. That's a book of scripture readings used by churches worldwide for teaching throughout the year. Just one problem: Kevin Dixon isn't having it. Spiritual director Katie Mullin joins Kevin, Mike Erre and Suzie Lind to think about the rituals and disciplines of Christianity--and how they can go so right or wrong. Even when you're dedicating babies, Kevin (10:35 timestamp). - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

Nate Erre joins regulars Mike Erre, Kevin "Richard Richardson" Dixon, Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons to explore how Christian victory looks like weakness. But first, we need a volunteer with long hair.... TIMESTAMPS 01:30 Pretty Flycatcher for A White Guy 06:25 Hey Now 08:30 What I Like About You 22:30 Weak Bible Study Content Begins - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

How can it be possible that Jesus defeated the powers of evil when we still live with so many bad things around us (and even inside our own hearts) ? We're learning about how we live in an overlapping time where "this present age of evil" exists in the midst of Jesus' victory. Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons ask Mike Erre about the conversation he led Sunday. Then, it's time for listener questions. TIMESTAMPS 0:45 A Long, Tall, Cool-Pressed Drink of Banter 11:36 Content Begins (Team Bible Takes Over) 40:40 Brad Erre: Skip To Here - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

On Sunday, we studied powers and principalities as described by the apostle, Paul. Now, a listener asks: All these gods seem more like metaphors than real beings. Do we really need to believe in them if we want to believe the Bible? The NOW roundtable of Suzie Lind, Mike Erre, Tim Timmons and Kevin Dixon explore the theology of the Elohim. But first (because none of you are tired of it yet), a post-mortem on the recent U.S. elections. TIMESTAMPS 0:48 NOW Uncut. Unedited. Unhinged 2:58 TimStamp: Schleareeyareeyar 4:19 Eye Mugging 4:54 Hot Takes And Hotcakes 5:58 Wispy Dixon 23:15 Content Begins 38:02 Half Baked and Gummied Up - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

Our study of Ephesians (or De'phesians) is showing us new ways to pray together. Special guest Seth Erre joins Mike Erre, Suzie Lind, Kevin Dixon and Tim Timmons to look more closely at Paul's model of praying. TIMESTAMPS 0:45 Special Guest Welcome 1:35 The SheNaw 2:45 Friday Night And The Gas Is Low 10:05 Shout Out Brad Erre 13:18 It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Aggro Christmas 19:33 Clydesdale Division 24:30 Content? Really, after all this? Does anyone care? 40:24 The Shema - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

As we study Ephesians, we're examining the ancient culture of demons and magic and Paul's message of victory over those powers. A listener asks: If that battle over dark powers has already been won, why doesn't it look like that in the church or in my own life? According to Kevin Dixon, Mike Erre, Tim Timmons and Suzie Lind, the answer to that question is the whole point of the book. Listen if you're missing, y'all. TIMESTAMPS 2:48 No, we didn't edit that 3:31 Seth Erre's naked truth about our pastors 6:30 A hat with no name 9:56 Peaks and pits 15:13 Pumpkin Spice Girl 23:42 Content starts with less than half of the podcast remaining... 30:39 ... and Tim leaves shortly afterwards. - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

Continuing our "The Offspring" conversations, we dug into some hard Jewish and Greek ideas on what "sonship" and "adoption" mean. Trigger warning, but it's so good: You can listen here. In this podcast episode, the Journey NOW team, Tim Timmons, Suzie Lind, Mike Erre and Kevin Dixon, respond to listener questions on that and other subjects after they practice hugging each other with their eyes. TIMESTAMPS 02:37 "You really need to change this." 09:08 Guys without a face 09:35 Moving on: An attempt to steer towards content. 21:39 A bug in the recording - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

It's not just 'cause He gave us the love that we never had: Ephesians helps us understand how Jesus solves the paradox of having free will but also being chosen and pre-destined for salvation. Our core four talkers--Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind, Tim Timmons and Mike Erre--explore Sunday's teaching (and whether you can exit a plane that's already on its way to Long Beach). TIMESTAMPS 1:08 Projectile Yacking 5:05 The Technicolor Yawn 7:09 Speaking of vomiting... (Content begins here.) 14:40 SETH ERRE shout out: Here's the "peel well" joke! - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

We're saving a prayer for the morning after Sunday's conversation on prayer. Mike Erre, Kevin Dixon and Tim Timmons discuss how they relate to God (or sometimes don't) and respond to listener questions. But first, Mike goes Cali for Tacoberfest and Kevin gets his pantry in a bunch over cinnamon rolls. - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

The punk band naming scheme continues, for better or worse, as we begin a new series on Ephesians called The Offspring. As we learn more about how the Church is supposed to live together in unity, skeptical listeners are asking how that idea can be abused. What happens when leaders call for unity as a way of covering up faults, failings and scandals. The kids aren't alright this week as Kevin Dixon, Mike Erre, Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons hit that subject. TIMESTAMPS 1:10 Kevin's Wise Console 2:55 Abby At The Recording Council 5:00 Power Breather. Qu'est-ce Que C'est? 12:05 Tim's Pickleball Meltdown 14:49 Content? Duh. Phesians. 16:33 Content Take Two 31:47 Timestamp THAT Power Breathing For those who want to be Power Breathers… - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

On Sunday, we contrasted the striving, pyramid-shaped Roman cursus honorum society (literally “course of honors”) with Jesus' willing descent from Lord to crucified outcast. If he called his followers to follow his lead and reject status in favor of unity, what does that look like in our lives? Journey's text lines are filled this week with questions about how we live out an anti-pyramid faith, and Suzie Lind, Kevin Dixon, Mike Erre and Rob Gonzalez are here to get to the bottom of it all. TIMESTAMPS Just a few minutes for intro inanity ‘cause we gotta get to so many questions … -- 0:58 The Wright Stuff -- 2:05 Skibidi Ohio Burrito -- 2:55 Pastor Gonzalez -- 4:13 Tim's Song 5:30 Listener Questions - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

We're still trying to fully grasp the conversation we started last Sunday on accepting other people (even when they're annoying). How is acceptance different from tolerance? Can we still have boundaries? How do we interact when we just fundamentally disagree? Mike Erre, Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons try to put up with each other long enough to gather some insights together. TIMESTAMPS 01:23 Chips of Fools. Welcome to our special ASMR segment. Geez. For those who can't accept or tolerate listening to other people eating, please skip forward to ... 7:17 Acceptance Content Begins. Not so annoying. - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

Our most recent Sunday conversation spurred a listener to ask what it looks like to spread the Gospel in a loving and authentic way. How do we avoid street-corner-megaphone obnoxiousness? If we avoid that, does that mean we're passive? Suzie Lind, Kevin Dixon and Tim Timmons have a word for it, and the word is love. TIMESTAMPS 3:02 Magic Man 7:10 Brad Erre Shoutout 7:50 Satan's Chips 11:03 D.I.V.O.R.C.E. 12:10 Content: Listener Questions - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

This week, we're examining Jesus' examples of creative resistance--turning the other cheek, going the extra mile and giving your enemy the shirt AND cloak off your back. As Mike Erre taught on Sunday, these aren't passive responses but rather ways of resisting without resorting to violence. Regulars Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons join Mike to slap this insight around. TIMESTAMPS Intro Drivel... - 4:38 Wedding Dress: Part Tuyen - 9:05 The Lung Cage (Carol's Psalm) - 11:58 Kevin Is NOT Cheeks 16:03 Jesus Enters, With Content - 16:15 Nope. False Alarm 16:55 Content. Cheeks. And More. It All Starts Here - 19:35 The Priest Is A Lonely Hunter - 40:31 And Scene - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

As we learn more about how power works in the world, it's clear that the Kingdom of God stands in opposition in rejecting coercive "power over." Suzie Lind, Kevin Dixon and Mike Erre discuss the radical politics and weltanschauung that comes from following Jesus. TIMESTAMPS 01:50 The Blue Wedding 03:10 Olympics Recap. Who Even Cares Now? 04:33 Working The Pole 07:06 First Bourbonians 13:52 From Mashbills to Misfits: Content Begins - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

This week, we begin "The Misfits," a series of conversations on Jesus' Church as a political body. So, what are the politics of the Kingdom, and how is that different than partisanship? Suzie Lind, Mike Erre and Kevin Dixon reconnoiter the political landscape. TIMESTAMPS 2:12 An Olympic Package 3:43 Nuthin But A G Thang 5:44 About Last Night 9:57 This Week's Big Vocabulary Word 11:15 Let's Get Political: Content Begins 17:15 More Big Words 19:40 Back To The Kingdom of Content - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

In her wrap-up to our “Social Distortion” series, Suzie Lind wondered about being Spirit led. We know about the early Christians described in Acts and more recent movements like the Azusa Street Revival and the Jesus People Movement. Could events like that ever happen in today's world? Or, what would it look like for a modern community to be led by the Spirit? Tim Timmons, Betsy Raney and a secret guest join Suzie to explore their bourne again identities in community. TIMESTAMPS 1:33 What's In A Name? 3:33 Turn On Your Heart Llight 5:33 The Man Who Came In From The Parking Lot 8:36 No Links Given 12:55 I'll Show You Nunchucks 14:50 “You don't even really like people.” 16:26 Content: For Those Who Need It, We Have It 44:46 Double Under Cover Super Secret Decoder Message. Be the first to solve this cipher and send it to suzie@journeytn.com to win a fabulous new logo Journey coffee mug: GUVF JRRX BHE FRPERG THRFG VF TENAG BCCREZNA - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503. Betsy Raney mentions the book “One Mile Radius: Building Community From The Core” by Mark Deutschmann. More information on that book is available here: https://onemileradius.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

It's an all-female NOW roundtable this week with Journey elders Summer Friesen and Krista Barre and staff member Betsy Raney joining host Suzie Lind. Together, they discuss their individual experiences and journeys as women in church leadership. TIMESTAMPS Just listen, people. It's all great.* * With no men at this week's table, the need to guide our listeners through the banter and foolery has been eliminated. Go figure: Female perspective leads to thoughtfulness and maturity. - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support