Podcast appearances and mentions of Tim Timmons

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Our Guest: Aaron dives right into the interview with Tim Timmons, pastor's kid, musician, worship leader, Tennessean by way of California, sporting a magnificent beard. He talks about growing up with the "husky" label, a home life that blew up as a young teenager, and his mother's intentionally taking the arrows to protect his relationship with his dad. Tim had a crisis of faith as a young adult, navigated with the help of incredible men who gave him permission to doubt well. It is the journey of doubt that forms us, not the answer to the question. Tim then was given a cancer diagnosis with five years to live.  That was 23 years ago. Hanging out with prostitutes and a rethinking of church.   Links:   Tim Timmons Events: 2024 Samson Summit Sponsor: Life Works Counseling   If you have thoughts or questions that you'd like the guys to address in upcoming episodes or suggestions for future guests, please drop a note to piratemonkpodcast@gmail.com.   The music on this podcast is contributed by members of the Samson Society and www.fiftysounds.com. For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com.  Support for the women who have been impacted by our choices is available at sarahsociety.com. The Pirate Monk Podcast is provided by Samson Society, a ministry of Samson House, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. To help support the vision, please consider a contribution to Samson House.

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

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

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

This week, Kevin Dixon shared the five styles of conflict resolution and how they can add to our understanding of Matthew 18's famous passage about reconciliation. Suzie Lind, Mike Erre and Tim Timmons join the NOW table with him to recap and discuss. TIMESTAMPS Introductory Mumblety-peg - 0:55 An Eventful Beginning - 1:28 Fashion (non)Sense - 4:00 Up In Arms - 6:25 She's Not A Doctor, But She Plays One On NOW 6:30 Content Alert: The Parable Of The Swing - - - - 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 continuing our discussion of the community-based antidotes for bad religion with a look at spiritual formation. Suzie Lind leads this week's panel of Tim Timmons, Kevin Dixon and Mike Erre. TIMESTAMPS 1:10 Scottish Games -- 2:21 The Importance of Being Authentic -- 4:04 He's Got Legs. He Knows How To Use Them -- 5:33 Say Yes To The Dress Kilt -- 8:10 Brad Erre: Hairrogant -- 9:19 Timestamp Time 10:55 The Velvet Hammer of Suzie's Content Begins 32:15 Sun's Out, Kevin's Guns Out 36:12 Suzie's Not Packing To Officiate 39:00 Seth's So Money 41:10 Till Death Doulas Part --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

Jim was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba and graduated from Silver Heights Collegiate in 1984. That same year his quintet won top high school combo in Canada and he was selected lead tenor in the Canadian High School All Star Jazz Ensemble. His school band directors were Wilfred Jones and Jim Mackay. In June 1986, he was profiled in DOWNBEAT magazine as a young musician deserving of wider recognition. Mair graduated from the University of Mary (Bismarck, North Dakota) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education (1988) and the University of Missouri at Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dancewith a Master of Arts degree in music (1990). He studied with Scott Prebys and Loran Eckroth at U-Mary from 1984 to 1988, Mike Parkinson Gary Foster and Tim Timmons at UMKC from 1988 to 1990 and did additional studies at the Banff Summer Jazz Workshop with Dave Holland. Kenny Wheeler and Pat Labarbera in 1988. He is a two-time full fellowship recipient at the Aspen Music Festival in 1989 and 1990. Jim was Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental and Jazz Studies at Kansas City Kansas Community College from 1999-2023. In December 2014, his college big band performed at the 30th annual Havana Jazz Festival in Cuba. He also serves as the Artistic Director/Founder of The Kansas City Jazz Alliance (501c3), The Kansas City High School and Middle School Jazz All Stars program and is the producer of The Kansas City Jazz Summit which includes the annual Basically Basie Competition. From 2003 to 2010 he served as the Artistic Director/Conductor for The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra (501c3), a performance organization that he co-founded. Jim is a co-founder of the Prairie Village Jazz Festival. Mair has also served on the faculty at the College of Southern Idaho, the International Music Camp, and the Charlie Parker Academy of the Arts. In addition, he has served as a staff writer for the Saxophone Journal and since 1992 has served as an artist/clinician for the Selmer Instrument Company. Mair has conducted the North Dakota, South Dakota (twice) and Idaho All-State Jazz Ensembles (twice) and the Kansas City All District Jazz Band (six times). While teaching in Idaho from 1995 to 1999 his radio show "Table Down Front" was broadcast across the northwest on NPR affiliates. His performance credits include appearances at the Havana, Cuba Jazz Festival, New York City JVC Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, IAJE Convention, JEN Convention, Carnegie Recital Hall, Birdland and Showman's Cafe in New York City and the Duchin Room in Sun Valley, Idaho. In 1999, Mair was honored by the Governor of Idaho for his outstanding contributions to the Arts. He received the same recognition from the state of Kansas in 2010. In the spring of 2013 Mair received the Henry Louis Teaching Excellence Award from KCKCC as faculty member of the year. In early 2014, he was awarded the League for Innovation John & Suanne Roueche Teaching Excellence Award. In 2015, he was awarded an Honorary degree from the University of West London's, (England) London College of Music for his contributions to jazz education both in North America and in the United Kingdom. Additional accolades include Alumnus of the Year at both of the universities that he attended. University of Mary in 1995 and in 2017 the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance. Also in 2017 The Kansas City Jazz Alliance formed by Mair and his wife received Jazz Distinction recognition in a concert celebration at the Johnny Pacheco Latin Music and Jazz Festival at Lehman College (SUNY) in the Bronx, New York. In 2021, the annual 4 day Kansas City Jazz Summit was selected as "Best of Kansas City" for local businesses and in 2022 the readers of JAM magazine voted Jim, Kansas City's Favorite Saxophonist. Mair serves on the advisory board for the Metheny Family Music Foundation and the Burnett Family Foundation. Jim has on multiple occasions performed as a soloist, the Star Spangled Banner and O Canada at NCAA college and professional sporting events including for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Monarchs home games. Retiring from 28 years of college teaching in July 2023, the academic year 2023-2024 found Mair serving as an Artist in Residence at Fort Richmond Collegiate in his hometown of Winnipeg, Canada directing the jazz bands and teaching three sections of beginning band. In the fall of 2024 Jim will join the full-time music staff at St. James Academy in Lenexa, KS where he will serve as Assistant Director of Bands and Jazz Specialist.  

This week, we began a series of discussions called "Social Distortion." Mike Erre argued that sin and salvation are worked out in community, not just individually. That brought up a LOT of listener questions: Can I sin in isolation? Can I have identity in a community of faith and still not experience salvation? Isn't it possible to encounter God as an individual? Mommy's little monsters Kevin Dixon and Tim Timmons join Mike for this week's discussion. TIMESTAMPS 00:47 Banter banned? -- 01:05 Nope 01:45 Dinking Problems 02:50 Second attempt to transition to content -- 02:51 Nope 03:28 Banter done now? (Plus shout out Brad Erre) -- 03:35 Nuh uh 04:38 This time for sure. Content... go -- 04:40 There they go again 05:09 Content-like introduction to our Social Distortion series -- 06:07 So close but so distractible 06:29 Full metal content (with occasional interruptions) 12:57 Yes, but who played the part of Tom Hanks? (Banter, but also relevant to the content.) 14:45 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

Jesus saved the worst of his woes to the Pharisees for last, telling them, "Look, your house is left to you, desolate." This week's surprise guest asks our regular NOW talking heads Mike Erre, Kevin Dixon and Tim Timmons exactly what that means. Is there a point at which just God abandons us? Plus: She's so unusual! Discover the first surprise guest who can out-'80s Mike. TIMESTAMPS 00:40 Welcome to the jungle 01:02 It's raining men with Suzie Lind on vacation this week 01:54 You dropped a bomb on me. Who's gonna be this week's guest? 02:41 Lady (You Bring Us Up). Meet singer, author, worship leader and punk Barbie, Stephanie Skipper. 04:20 Diamonds on the sides of her shoes 11:23 Electric blue 15:42 Who's zooming who? Kevin plays the 80s game. For just a second. 'Cause he's only got one song. 16:33 You gotta have faith, faith, faith. So, this is where the real content starts for all you Bible super freaks. 31:05 How will I know? A listener asks about balancing individual vs community mindsets during the music at Sunday gatherings 42:17 Everyday I write the book. Stephanie tells us about Thank You for Failing Me, her new memoir out on Amazon. 46:25 It's the end of the podcast as we know it (and we feel fine) - - - - You can order Stephanie Skipper's book, Thank You For Failing Me on Amazon at this link: https://a.co/d/1mPh2Dm Keep in touch with her '80s cover band here: https://www.rubiksgroove.com - - - - 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

Apparently, we're experts in Bad Religion, because we're still talking about it in our current gatherings. A listener asks what to do when personal values and morals conflict with religious dictums. Can bad religion harm our innate goodness? This week's panel of Mike Erre, Suzie Lind, Kevin Dixon and Tim Timmons unpack it all. Also, Tim wants to know why we both celebrate and lament "humanness." Is there a contradiction there, or are we missing something in the English translation? TIMESTAMPS 00:40 61 Candles 03:40 The Grand Tetons 04:26 Mommy Juice In A Glass Bottle 08:30 Nate Erre checks in. (not heard from again) 09:15 Discussion of bad religion starts. Or bad religion starts. Maybe both. 29:05 Hip Checks 34:04 Tim Has A Clarifying Question. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

As we continue to study the attitudes and practices behind bad religion, a special surprise guest  joins regulars Mike Erre, Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons to explore manipulative evangelism. How can we live out Jesus-following lives that attract others without asserting power? Also: Is it ever right (or Christ-like)  to enforce power over others for a good reason? TIMESTAMPS 00:45 Let the banter begin 01:40 Highway to heaven. Or Kevin. 03:01 Question: Why do we leave a seat empty at this table? 04:05 The name game: Ace, Tom and the Eye of Zahra 05:42 Response: But, actually, it's the mother of Q&R 10:35 Simply the best: This week's transition to content comes smooth, like a river deep or a mountain high --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

This week, we studied Jesus' rebuke to the Pharisees that were making followers into twice the children of Hell that they were. That prompted a listener to ask what salvation really is? And it sent this week's panel of Kevin Dixon, Mike Erre, Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons into a reflection on evangelism. What has the Church done to make salvation hellish? What will future generations say we got wrong? And, how can we do better? TIMESTAMPS 00:41 Pastors are doing it for themselves--censorship, that is.* We join mid-banter as they scrap 15 minutes of intro they thought might rub some folks the wrong way... 01:08 ... and then, much talking about all the things the rest of us didn't get to hear: The pain of Mother's Day for dads; grain-free chips; mumbletypeg and more. 03:28 Lame intro question: The one where Tim doesn't like "Friends." 06:05 Thoughtful, mature Biblical content begins. * Editor's note: Good call scrapping Take One, guys. We have the audio, and we're saving it. (Also: Production Team's Day is next weekend.) - - - - 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 the middle of our conversations on Bad Religion, Kevin Dixon took a break this week to consider the "pure religion" described in James 1:27. Suzie Lind, Tim Timmons and Mike Erre join in the conversation on caring for others, restoring the humanity of those around us. TIMESTAMPS 00:50 Banter Segment: A complete load of shiva 05:00 Three women and a mike 08:56 A "bird flies in" to Suzie's "house" 10:30 What brown does for us 12:40 Bible Segment: From pure shiva to pure religion 23:45 Back To Banter: The team makes it through 11 minutes of actual content. Great job. And now ... it's back to junior high 26:58 Brad Erre: Start listening 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

We're continuing to study the 'woes' that Jesus proclaimed on the Pharisees in Matthew 23. So, this week's NOW table looks at the struggles of Christian leaders. How can they resist the temptation to crave and feed off of adulation? (Featuring Journey's own celebrities—Kevin Dixon, Rob Gonzalez, Tim Timmons and special guest Brooke Wanser.) TIMESTAMPS 0:00 The Babble Begins 2:25 A Babbling Brooke? 5:30-12:59 Whizzing Around The Table -- 5:30 Kevin's All Wet -- 8:48 Golden Slumbers -- 10:08 Rob Is P.O'ed -- 11:24 You Can't Spell Puppy Without The 'P' 13:00 Whoa: Too much sharing. Time to talk about the woes. - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at ⁠⁠⁠(615) 861-9503⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

We're taking a closer look at the Pharisees that Jesus rebuked and finding that they're a lot like us. On this episode, Mike Erre, Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons examine some of the harm that rules-based Christianity causes. Does relationship have to come with a litmus test? TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Karaoke's eternal flame. And: Who're you calling Pastor Dumas? 6:35 Transition from jokes to yokes, as we compare Jesus' easy load with the Pharisees' heavy burdens 47:17 The rapture of Kevin - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at ⁠⁠⁠(615) 861-9503⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

Our new series of Sunday conversations, "Bad Religion," looks at the series of woes that Jesus pronounced on the Pharisees. It's easy enough to condemn those corrupt religious hypocrites. But if we look closely, do we see ourselves? Mike Erre, Suzie Lind, Tim Timmons and Kevin Dixon take a look in the cultural mirror. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Banter: Total eclipse of the ratings. 4:16 Brother Where Art Thou, Brad? 13:39 China Grove (Mike's Version) 14:57 Whoa. No more banter. Content begins. 47:50 Taking the rapture for granted. - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Let us know! Join the conversation by texting us at ⁠⁠(615) 861-9503⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

JourneyNOW's panel of Mike Erre, Suzie Lind, Kevin Dixon and Tim Timmons reflect on a meaningful Easter weekend, when our community celebrated the death of death and Tim shared how he feels living with a cancer diagnoses for more than 20 years. Also: A listener asks about the "why" behind Jesus' suffering and death. Plus, eminently skippable banter. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Echo chamber banter 0:53 Tim arrives and throws Suzie's greater lateness under the bus 1:13 Tim's drop off and the search for new Underoos 2:00 Literally, pickleball 3:37 Suzie enters, killing it (see 6:33) 3:54 CSX brings hat heaven to Kevin 7:48 Mike crashes back in Nate news after a brief exit 12:00 Banter is finally buried and content rises 38:03 Vacuum Chamber Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Let us know! Join the conversation by texting us at ⁠(615) 861-9503⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

At the beginning of Easter week, we're pausing to consider Jesus as he weeps over Jerusalem. Why was he filled with lament? What were the people of Jerusalem missing as they hailed him one day only to call for his execution a few days later? And, what are we missing as we try to accept Jesus on our own terms? Also, a listener asks Suzie Lind, Mike Erre, Kevin Dixon, and Tim Timmons where the line is between lament and giving in to darkness?Plus: We celebrate 26,297,280 minutes of Suzie Lind in a segment that feels like at least that long. TIMESTAMPS0:00 Supplemental segment09:20 50 ways to love your pastor13:00 Timestamp brilliance recognized14:55 Jesus weeps (and so do we) as the group finally discusses lament44:20 B'toile Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Let us know! Join the conversation by texting us at (615) 861-9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

In a world filled with lament, Kevin Dixon has been asking what fills us with hope? After our Sunday conversation on the parable of the persistent widow, listeners are asking why God needs us to be persistent in our hope and prayers? And why would he wait or refuse to answer prayers? Mike Erre, Tim Timmons and Suzie Lind join the discussion. Plus: Does our podcast content flow backwards in the Southern Hemisphere? Suzie walks through British Columbia on her way to Journey. And, Ohio groans as Mike tells stories about the men that he plays with. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Male-dominated banter about men's challenges during childbirth labor 2:12 Suzie walks in late, righteous and indignant 5:00 Shout out to Brad Erre 13:40 Persistence pays off for those still listening as content begins --- Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Let us know! Join the conversation by texting us at (615) 861-9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

In case you missed our Sunday livestream (someone broke the Internet), we snaked out the roots of the Genesis serpent whose seed will fight the seed of the woman for the rest of the Bible. That seed of thought sprouted questions from our listeners about who the Nephilim actually were, whether they survived the flood, how the Bible reflects ancient Middle Eastern flying-snake motifs and more. The whole NOW team of Mike Erre, Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind, and Tim Timmons is reunited this week to respond, and it feels so good. Plus: Mike goes full Monty with the Nephilim; Tim and Suzie are back from arid zones; and Kevin shows some leg. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 The NOW team works to earn more dislikes 14:49 Listener questions--so many of them--on Nephilim, winged serpents and more. --- Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Let us know! Join the conversation by texting us at (615) 861-9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

Our Sunday conversation explored how it was not good for the Adam of Genesis 2 to be alone and God's creation of an “Ezer Kenegdo” as Adam's opposite, ally, rescuer and mirror image, but not his subordinate. With this reading in mind, the Journey NOW table team— Mike Erre, Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons—takes on listener questions about traditional ideas of gender roles, Biblical masculinity, marriage, power and partnership. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Stupid is as stupid says. (A reading of inspired insults) 13:53 Genesis 2 discussion Plus: Hava Nagila! The core four celebrate their reunion with a Twizzler shower; a book about stupidity inspires a game of “Heaven Or Kevin;” Tim discovers that all you need is love; and does a pastor pee in the woods? --- Twizzlers or Red Vines? Let us know! Got a question or a comment for the JourneyNOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at (615) 861-9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support