The God Journey

Follow The God Journey
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

The adventure of living loved

Wayne Jacobsen


    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 163 EPISODES

    Ivy Insights

    The God Journey podcast is an inspiring and refreshing listen for those who love Jesus and seek a deeper connection with him. The conversations between hosts Wayne Jacobsen and Brad Cummings delve into the heart of what it means to follow Jesus and live in the freedom and joy of God's love. This podcast stands out from others in the Christian preaching world due to its lack of manipulation and focus on authentic, genuine faith. The hosts speak from their hearts with love, care, and tenderness, making this podcast a great resource for anyone trying to find the love of God in their lives. They also bring in guests and engage in conversations that challenge listeners to grow in their relationship with God.

    One of the best aspects of The God Journey podcast is its focus on relationship over religion. The hosts emphasize the importance of walking with Jesus personally and allowing him to reveal truth in our hearts. They encourage listeners to strip away religious constraints and experience real freedom in Christ. The podcast tackles tough questions, addresses challenging topics, and provides thought-provoking dialogue that helps listeners navigate their own spiritual journeys. Through their authenticity and relatability, Wayne and Brad create a space where listeners can find encouragement, inspiration, and guidance as they seek a deeper understanding of who Jesus is.

    As for the worst aspects of this podcast, some listeners have mentioned that the audio quality could be improved. There are comments about background noise or a "whiny" sound that can be distracting at times. However, despite this minor setback, many still appreciate the content enough to overlook any technical issues.

    In conclusion, The God Journey podcast is a valuable resource for those looking to deepen their faith journey outside the confines of institutional religion. Wayne Jacobsen and Brad Cummings offer genuine insights into what it means to walk with Jesus personally while emphasizing freedom, joy, and authenticity in one's relationship with God. If you are seeking a podcast that challenges traditional religious practices while encouraging personal growth in faith, The God Journey is definitely worth a listen.



    Search for episodes from The God Journey with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from The God Journey

    Masculinity Without Domination (#990)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 43:40


    "To turn boys into men, we teach them to disconnect from vulnerability, from their feelings, from others. The consequence of... The post Masculinity Without Domination (#990) first appeared on The God Journey.

    Finding Our Way to Us, Part 2 (#989)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 42:18


    As Wayne and Sara celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, Kyle has a lot of questions to ask about their journey... The post Finding Our Way to Us, Part 2 (#989) first appeared on The God Journey.

    Finding Our Way to Us (#988)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 43:22


    As Wayne and Sara go off to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, Kyle has a lot of questions to ask... The post Finding Our Way to Us (#988) first appeared on The God Journey.

    When Friendships End (#987)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 43:27


    "You know that feeling when something's changed in a friendship, but you can't quite put your finger on it. You... The post When Friendships End (#987) first appeared on The God Journey.

    The Funeral of a Pope (#986)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 44:05


    The eyes of the world were on Rome last week as presidents, kings, and prime ministers gathered in St. Peter's... The post The Funeral of a Pope (#986) first appeared on The God Journey.

    Abusive People, Identity, and God’s Pain (#985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 43:37


    Since Kyle was unavailable this week due to sickness, Wayne dives solo into the mailbag to share observations and questions... The post Abusive People, Identity, and God's Pain (#985) first appeared on The God Journey.

    You Cannot Force Love (#984)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 44:33


    "Redemption has always cost someone something."  That text from a friend sent Wayne on a journey of discovery of the... The post You Cannot Force Love (#984) first appeared on The God Journey.

    The Satanic Panic (#983)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 43:40


    Kyle and Wayne have been listening to The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, a podcast by Christianity Today about... The post The Satanic Panic (#983) first appeared on The God Journey.

    Listening to Your Body (#982)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 43:28


    When pushed to the extreme, how do you know when to listen to your body warning you to stop, and... The post Listening to Your Body (#982) first appeared on The God Journey.

    What Power Will Do To You (#981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 44:36


    "Power does strange things to people," say recent studies. "Like alcohol, (it) has a tangible effect on the brain."  Holding... The post What Power Will Do To You (#981) first appeared on The God Journey.

    Made Just by Love (#980)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 42:41


    What would the church look like today if it had been less preoccupied with getting its theology right and more... The post Made Just by Love (#980) first appeared on The God Journey.

    Prayers of Surrender (#979)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 42:24


    In his struggle in Gethsemane, Jesus gives us an example of how to come to rest in God's desires rather... The post Prayers of Surrender (#979) first appeared on The God Journey.

    The Unfolding Redemption Story (#978)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 42:48


    So, how are Kyle and Wayne weathering the early days of the new presidential administration and the underlying polarization?  After... The post The Unfolding Redemption Story (#978) first appeared on The God Journey.

    The Anxious Generation (#977)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 43:47


    Kyle and Wayne start with a brief conversation about the movie "A Hidden Life" and its themes of resistance, conscience,... The post The Anxious Generation (#977) first appeared on The God Journey.

    It’s Time for God’s Revealing (#976)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 43:44


    "The Creation waits in anxious expectation for the children of God to be revealed," wrote Paul in Romans 8. That... The post It's Time for God's Revealing (#976) first appeared on The God Journey.

    Finding Real Connection (#975)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 43:13


    Kyle is back from a community symposium regarding the mental health of youth and invites Wayne into a conversation about... The post Finding Real Connection (#975) first appeared on The God Journey.

    The Seduction of Gossip (#974)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 43:00


    What did Paul know about life in Jesus that made him boast gladly about his weaknesses? Wayne and Kyle landed... The post The Seduction of Gossip (#974) first appeared on The God Journey.

    Boasting in Our Weakness (#973)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 43:12


    What did Paul know about life in Jesus that made him boast gladly about his weaknesses? Wayne and Kyle landed... The post Boasting in Our Weakness (#973) first appeared on The God Journey.

    Navigating Cancer (#972)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 44:25


    Embarrassed to have cancer? That's one of the emotions Wayne felt in his last three-month journey dealing with a fractured... The post Navigating Cancer (#972) first appeared on The God Journey.

    How to Know You’re Born of God (#971)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 44:05


    How do you know if you've been born of God?  For John, it was very clear: "Beloved, let us love... The post How to Know You're Born of God (#971) first appeared on The God Journey.

    The Conversation of Community (#970)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 36:53


    From listener emails, a one-thousand-year-old quote, and their own life experience, Kyle and Wayne celebrate the wonder and beauty of... The post The Conversation of Community (#970) first appeared on The God Journey.

    One Day at a Time (#969)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 41:11


    2025 has arrived!  Wayne and Sara take this opportunity to reflect on the last year and what needed to change... The post One Day at a Time (#969) first appeared on The God Journey.

    The Anxiety of Intimacy (#968)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 44:25


    "There is no terror like the terror of being known," wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson. That's the conundrum of the quest... The post The Anxiety of Intimacy (#968) first appeared on The God Journey.

    Survival Mode and Redefining Salvation (#967)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 44:04


    Today's podcast is a double-feature, at no extra charge. After a medical update, Kyle invites Wayne into a conversation about... The post Survival Mode and Redefining Salvation (#967) first appeared on The God Journey.

    Expectations, Disappointment, and Hope (#966)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 42:23


    Sara Jacobsen is Wayne's guest this week as they process their current situation and how it has impacted Sara's journey.... The post Expectations, Disappointment, and Hope (#966) first appeared on The God Journey.

    Observations from a Pit (#965)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 39:48


    As many of you know, Wayne has been battling some medical issues that began with excruciating pain and resulted in... The post Observations from a Pit (#965) first appeared on The God Journey.

    Shifting to Justice (#964)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 42:48


    After five weeks exploring This Changes Everything with Tobie, Kyle and Wayne take a look at how the shift from... The post Shifting to Justice (#964) first appeared on The God Journey.

    This Changes Everything Part 5 (#963)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 46:40


    Kyle and Wayne complete their five-part series with Tobie van der Westhuizen, from Bloemfontein, South Africa. In this episode, they... The post This Changes Everything Part 5 (#963) first appeared on The God Journey.

    Q & A with Tobie (#961)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 55:17


    Special Bonus Episode!  Tobie van der Westhuizen, joined Wayne and a couple dozen of people for a question and answer... The post Q & A with Tobie (#961) first appeared on The God Journey.

    This Changes Everything Part 4 (#961)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 46:35


    Kyle and Wayne continue their conversation with Tobie van der Westhuizen, from Bloemfontein, South Africa. This week they focus on... The post This Changes Everything Part 4 (#961) first appeared on The God Journey.

    This Changes Everything Part 3 (#960)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 46:00


    Kyle and Wayne continue to probe through the mind and heart of Tobie van der Westhuizen, from Bloemfontein, South Africa,... The post This Changes Everything Part 3 (#960) first appeared on The God Journey.

    This Changes Everything Part 2 (#959)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 44:07


    Kyle and Wayne continue to probe through the mind and heart of Tobie van der Westhuizen, from Bloemfontein, South Africa,... The post This Changes Everything Part 2 (#959) first appeared on The God Journey.

    This Changes Everything (#958)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 45:12


    "The word 'righteousness' does not appear in the Bible." Provocative statement, and at first consideration it sounds absurd. However, that... The post This Changes Everything (#958) first appeared on The God Journey.

    Take Back Your Conscience (#957)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 44:01


    A listener asks Kyle and Wayne to return to an encouragement they made in a previous podcast about taking back... The post Take Back Your Conscience (#957) first appeared on The God Journey.

    When God Seems Puzzling (#956)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 43:15


    Doesn't it seem that God often speaks to us in riddles and puzzles? That's exactly what Paul said our perception... The post When God Seems Puzzling (#956) first appeared on The God Journey.

    The Adventure Swirling Around You (#955)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 43:30


    "Who is your rabbi?" That's what Kyle asks Wayne as they plunge into a discussion about discipleship. Who is the... The post The Adventure Swirling Around You (#955) first appeared on The God Journey.

    The Healing Journey (#954)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 44:10


    "Shouldn't you be further along by now?" Whether it comes from someone else, or from our own internal impatience, the... The post The Healing Journey (#954) first appeared on The God Journey.

    Unmanipulatable (#953)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 44:28


    What would it be like to recognize and step around people's attempts to manipulate us for their own agenda? That's... The post Unmanipulatable (#953) first appeared on The God Journey.

    Wa Wa Wa Wa (#952)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 44:10


    "Wa Wa Wa Wa," is what the Peanuts comic strip characters here with the adults around them are talking. It's... The post Wa Wa Wa Wa (#952) first appeared on The God Journey.

    A Tender Heart in an Angry World (#951)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 45:20


    If God is watching your pack, then you don't have to, and that will free you to live with a... The post A Tender Heart in an Angry World (#951) first appeared on The God Journey.

    The Vulnerability Paradox (#950)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 43:52


    Even though a woman may want men to be more emotionally vulnerable, most find it terrifying when he does. She... The post The Vulnerability Paradox (#950) first appeared on The God Journey.

    Letting His Joy Guide You (#949)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 40:28


    "I say these things to you that my joy might be in you and your joy might be full." Jesus... The post Letting His Joy Guide You (#949) first appeared on The God Journey.

    Finding Certainty in Presence (#948)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 44:29


    "If you can learn to be at rest in uncertainty, what an incredible skill to have your entire life." And... The post Finding Certainty in Presence (#948) first appeared on The God Journey.

    Love And Conformity Cultures (#947)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024


    After an invitation to join Kyle and Wayne to pray for a younger generation to come alive with hearts to... The post Love And Conformity Cultures (#947) first appeared on The God Journey.

    The Whisper of Love (#946)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024


    After some reflections on how did Jesus lives among us without being corrupted by the chaos of this world, Kyle... The post The Whisper of Love (#946) first appeared on The God Journey.

    The Priority of Presence (#945)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024


    If you've ever wondered what it would be like to join Wayne and Sara are on their cross-country trip, this... The post The Priority of Presence (#945) first appeared on The God Journey.

    The Hunger to Know Him (#944)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 44:54


    In their conversation about ways to help people experience the life of Jesus, Kyle and Wayne find themselves contemplating where... The post The Hunger to Know Him (#944) first appeared on The God Journey.

    Playing Hide and Seek with God (#943)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 43:43


    As Wayne has watched God's work of redemption inside Sara's trauma, he's been keen to observe that the soothing safety... The post Playing Hide and Seek with God (#943) first appeared on The God Journey.

    The Arc of Emotional Growth (#942)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 44:33


    Kyle is back and has some questions for Wayne about the process of emotional maturity and finding healing from those... The post The Arc of Emotional Growth (#942) first appeared on The God Journey.

    The Four Degrees of Love (#941)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 43:15


    In the mid-1100s, Bernard of Clairvaux, a mystic and monk in France, considered how we experience the love of God.... The post The Four Degrees of Love (#941) first appeared on The God Journey.

    Reveling in the Freedom of Truth (#940)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 45:15


    During Wayne and Sara's recent stay in Austin, he sat down to catch-up with a good friend, an occasional guest... The post Reveling in the Freedom of Truth (#940) first appeared on The God Journey.

    Claim The God Journey

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel