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Journey Church

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Life is a journey. Fluid existence. Our journey is filled with adventure, boredom, comedy, tragedy - it is a story finding its way. Join us as we discover and explore soul environments below the surface of religion.
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Episodes

Eternal Life is Knowing God

Kevin Dixon - Eternal life starts today and the invitation is to know God personally not just about him.

May 24, 202647 min

Eternal Life and Wrath

Mike Erre - this week we take a look at how the bible most often describes the wrath of God and its implications for us

May 17, 202650 min

The Life of the Age to Come

Mike Erre - This week we do a deep dive into the phrase “eternal life” and how we can experience that life now.

May 10, 202649 min

The Tree of Life

The podcast delves into the biblical narrative of eternal life, beginning in Genesis with the Tree of Life in Eden and humanity's choice for autonomy over divine wisdom, leading to death as separation. It traces this "life or death" choice through Israel's covenant and ultimately to Jesus, who presents himself as the ultimate Tree of Life. The discussion challenges traditional views of hell, emphasizing that God's offer is consistently life, and extends to practical applications, such as the power of our words to bring life or death, and how we speak to ourselves.

May 03, 202650 min

The Big Story of Heaven and Earth

Mike Erre - This week we being a series on eternal life by looking at the problems with the traditional view of the gospel.

Apr 26, 202651 min

The Pattern of Restoration

Kevin Dixon - Jesus loves Peter enough to undo his denials and send him forward with purpose. A pattern of reconciliation in the Kingdom of God.

Apr 19, 202653 min

Honest Thomas

Suzie Lind - What happens when we take our doubts seriously and discover what we actually long for?

Apr 12, 202650 min

New Creation

Mike Erre - This week we look at the parallels between the creation story of Genesis and the new creation story of John.

Apr 05, 202634 min

The Lamb of God

Mike Erre - This week we look at the reasons why Jesus uses Passover to explain his mission and identity.

Mar 29, 202654 min

Here Is Your King

Mike Erre - This week we look at Jesus’ arrest and trial before Pilate.

Mar 22, 202653 min

The Spirit Makes Jesus Known

Kevin Dixon - The advocate is here and his work is evident among Jesus followers - if we are paying attention.

Mar 15, 202655 min

He Returned to His Place

Mike Erre - This week we look at the enacted parable of Jesus washing the disciples feet

Mar 09, 202650 min

The Raising of Lazarus

Mike Erre - This week we look at the last of the 7 signs - the raising of Lazarus from the dead.

Mar 01, 202654 min

How Clearly Do You See Jesus?

Kevin Dixon - Dixon Kevin: How Hanukah was another opportunity for Jesus to explain who he is and claim his deity.

Feb 22, 202651 min

Water and Light

Suzie Lind - Jesus causes a stir at the Festival of Tabernacles.

Feb 15, 202647 min

The New Exodus

Mike Erre - This week we look at Jesus’ teaching about eating his flesh and drinking his blood.

Feb 08, 202653 min

He Had To Go To Samaria

The podcast explores John's Gospel by juxtaposing Jesus's interactions with Nicodemus, a devout leader, and a marginalized Samaritan woman. It delves into themes of being "born again," the meaning of "living water," and how Jesus defies social and religious taboos to extend radical grace. The episode emphasizes that Jesus sees inner thirst rather than condemning outward behavior, challenging listeners to reconsider their understanding of faith and outreach.

Feb 01, 202651 min

New Wine

This episode explores the Gospel of John, focusing on the distinct nature of Jesus's miracles, called "signs." It delves into the stories of the wedding at Cana and Jesus clearing the Temple, highlighting their interconnected theological significance. The discussion emphasizes how Jesus brings honor out of shame and replaces old religious rituals with himself as the ultimate fulfillment.

Jan 18, 202651 min

The Word Became Flesh

Mike Erre delves into the dense theology of John 1, unpacking how the prologue presents Jesus as "the Word" (Logos) rooted in Old Testament concepts of God's creative speech and wisdom, and refuting Gnosticism. He highlights John's structural parallels to Genesis and Exodus, portraying Jesus as the tabernacle where heaven and earth meet. The discussion emphasizes that Jesus' life, not just his death, fully reveals God's trustworthy and compelling nature, inviting believers to bear witness to this light through their full humanity and embrace a "new order of life."

Jan 11, 202654 min

Surrender The Year Before It Begins

Suzie Lind - This week we ask the question what is it actually look like to surrender to Christ as a spiritual practice in our daily lives

Jan 04, 202645 min

The House Of Sorrow

Mike Erre - We finish our series in Lamentations by looking at chapters 4-5 and how the ambiguous ending of the book honors our tears.

Dec 21, 202546 min

An Intrusion of Hope

Mike Erre - We look at Lamentations 3 this week and how hope is found precisely in the midst of the darkness, not in its absence.

Dec 15, 202544 min

The Lost Art of Lament

Mike Erre - This week we look at Lamentations 2 and the biblical tradition of lament.

Dec 07, 202535 min

The Totality of Sorrow

Mike Erre - This week we look at Lamentations 1, and the poet’s description of the absolute devastation of Jerusalem.

Nov 30, 202544 min

The New Covenant

Mike Erre - This week we look at Jeremiah’s promise of a new covenant and how it was fulfilled in Christ.

Nov 23, 202549 min

Seeking the Good of the City

Mike Erre unpacks Jeremiah's radical letter to the exiles in Babylon, where they were commanded to "seek the shalom of the city" even amidst their suffering. The discussion draws parallels to Daniel's faithfulness in exile and Peter's instruction for Christians to live as "exiles scattered" in the Roman Empire. The episode challenges listeners to embrace their identity as God's distinct people, doing good and offering a unique witness to the world without abandoning their allegiance to Christ.

Nov 16, 202554 min

We Become Like What We Worship

Delving into Jeremiah's warnings against idolatry, this episode reveals that idols, whether ancient statues or modern aspirations, are inherently worthless and deceptive. It traces humanity's original calling to bear God's image, contrasting it with the fall into imaging lesser things, and discusses Paul's reflections on how this exchange leads to self-destruction and dehumanization. Ultimately, it emphasizes that we become like what we worship, urging listeners to identify and dethrone their own sophisticated idols.

Nov 09, 202542 min

What Do We Do Now?

Kevin Dixon - 5 lessons learned over the last 5 years of following Jesus in a crazy world. What we do matters more than what we say.

Nov 02, 202557 min
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