The Journey Church Podcast
By Journey Church Ministries
Jesus Chats | Wk2 -Jesus Chats with the Ashamed | Pastor Kim
In Week 2 of our Jesus Chats series, Pastor Kim walks us through one of the most powerful and emotional encounters in the Gospels, the woman caught in adultery in John 8.
This message is for anyone who has ever carried shame, regret, failure, or the fear of being exposed. While the crowd wanted condemnation, Jesus responded with compassion, truth, and grace. He didn’t ignore sin, but He refused to let shame have the final word.
In a world quick to label people by their worst moment, Jesus speaks a better word. He silences accusation, steps into our brokenness, and calls us forward into freedom and restoration.
No matter what you’ve done or what you’ve carried, this conversation reminds us that Jesus still meets ashamed people with mercy, hope, and a new beginning.
God is Good Even When Life is Not | Pastor Chris
In this powerful and deeply personal message, Pastor Chris shares a stand-alone teaching following the unexpected passing of a beloved church member. In moments of grief, pain, unanswered prayers, and loss, one question often rises to the surface: “Is God still good?”
Through the stories of Job, Paul, Jeremiah, and the life and testimony of Ryan Hancock, this message reminds us that faith is not pretending pain doesn’t exist. Faith is being anchored to the unchanging goodness of God in the middle of life’s storms.
We live in a broken world scarred by sin, but even in suffering, grief, uncertainty, and loss, God remains faithful, near, and good. This message will encourage anyone wrestling with hurt, disappointment, or questions about God in difficult seasons.
No matter what life looks like right now, may this message remind you to stay anchored to Jesus and trust that God is still good… even when life is not.
Jesus Chats | Wk 1 - Jesus Chats with The Bound | Pastor Chris
In Week 1 of our brand-new series, Jesus Chats, Pastor Chris dives into one of the most powerful and intense encounters in the Gospels, the story of the demoniac in Mark 5. A man isolated, tormented, and living among tombs encounters Jesus, and everything changes.
This message is about more than demons. It’s about the chains people carry every day: shame, addiction, fear, anxiety, trauma, anger, and the labels that try to define us. Through this conversation, we see that Jesus is not afraid of broken people, and He still walks into dark places to bring restoration, freedom, and hope.
If you’ve ever felt trapped by your past, overwhelmed by your struggles, or defined by your worst moments, this message is for you.
One conversation with Jesus can still change everything.
Pouring Out Without Running Dry | Pastor Kim
Sometimes life leaves us feeling emotionally, mentally, and spiritually empty. We keep showing up for everyone else while quietly wondering how much we really have left.
In this powerful Mother’s Day message, Pastor Kim unpacks the story of the widow in 1 Kings 17 and reveals how God meets us at the edge, not after we’ve figured everything out. Through drought, lack, grief, and uncertainty, God proved Himself to be the One who sustains.
This message is for anyone who feels stretched thin, overlooked, exhausted, or running dry. You’ll be reminded that God does not ask for what you don’t have. He works with what’s already in your hands. And when you trust Him with it, He sustains what you pour out day by day.
You may feel empty, but Heaven still sees oil in your jar.
God is still sustaining.
Never Alone | Pastor Chris
Have you ever felt alone… even when you’re surrounded by people?
In this powerful message, Pastor Chris unpacks a truth we all wrestle with:
Why do we feel alone if God says He’s with us?
Using the familiar theme of isolation found in Marvel stories, this message connects the struggle we see on screen to the reality we experience in life. But it doesn’t stop there.
You’ll discover:
- Why feeling alone is real… but not the full truth
- How our emotions can mislead us if we’re not anchored
- The powerful reality that God’s presence is based on His promise, not our feelings
- How Jesus stepped into our deepest moments of isolation so we would never have to face them alone
From Psalm 139 to the cross, this message reminds us of one life-changing truth:
“Even there… He is.”
No matter where you find yourself today… the silence, the struggle, the questions…
You are not alone.
Raised to Life | Pastor Kim
What if the places in your life that feel the most dead… are the exact places God wants to bring back to life?
In this powerful Baptism Sunday message, Pastor Kim Hoyt unpacks the truth that Jesus doesn’t just make bad situations better, He brings dead things back to life.
Through the story of Lazarus in Gospel of John 11, we see a Savior who steps into grief, calls the impossible by name, and proves that delay is not denial. Even when hope feels gone, Jesus is still working.
We also look at a surprising moment in Second Book of Kings 13, where God brings life out of what looked completely lifeless, reminding us that His power is never limited by how far gone something feels.
This message builds to a defining moment: baptism is not just a symbol, it’s participation. It’s not “I’m trying harder”… it’s “I was dead, and now I’m alive.”
If you’ve been feeling stuck, distant, or like something in your life has died, this message will remind you that Jesus is still calling your name.
He is still bringing life out of death.
And He is still raising people to life.
From Tribulation to Expectation | Pastor Rob Schwartz
We all want God to fix what’s happening around us.
The pressure. The conflict. The waiting. The unknown.
But what if the real work God is doing isn’t outside of you… it’s inside of you?
In this message, Pastor Rob challenges us to shift our focus from asking God to change our circumstances to allowing Him to transform our perspective, our faith, and our response in the middle of them. Because sometimes the breakthrough isn’t found in escape… it’s found in transformation.
If you’ve been walking through a difficult season, this message will help you see it differently and trust that God is not absent in the struggle, He’s active in it.
God is working in what you are walking through.
Walk with Me | Pastor Kim
What happens after the moment?
After the resurrection… after the breakthrough… after the emotional high… what does it actually look like to walk with Jesus in real life?
In this message, we step into the powerful story from Luke 24 of two disciples on the road to Emmaus, walking away in confusion, disappointment, and unmet expectations… while Jesus Himself is walking right beside them.
This message reminds us that Jesus doesn’t just meet us in our clarity, He meets us in our confusion. He walks with us before we recognize Him, sits with us in relationship, and reveals Himself in ways that transform how we see everything.
If you’ve ever felt like God didn’t show up the way you expected… if you’ve wrestled with disappointment… or if you’re trying to figure out what it means to actually walk with Jesus daily, this message is for you.
Because even when you don’t see Him… He’s closer than you think.
👉 He walks with you
👉 He sits with you
👉 He reveals Himself to you
And sometimes, the greatest revelation comes not in the moment… but in the staying.
The King & His Cross | Wk4 EASTER | Pastor Chris
Easter isn’t just a celebration… it’s the greatest plot twist in human history.
In Week 4 of The King and His Cross, Pastor Chris unpacks the moment that changed everything. What looked like defeat… was actually a setup. What felt like the end… was just the beginning.
The disciples thought hope was buried. The crowd thought they backed the wrong King. But three days later, everything shifted.
This message dives into the power of the resurrection and the heart of a King who didn’t come back with revenge or condemnation… but with peace, grace, and restoration.
And here’s the real question:
If Jesus rose then… what does that mean for you right now?
Because Easter isn’t just something we celebrate…
It’s something we respond to.
Listen in and discover how the King who walked out of the grave is still coming after hearts today.
The King & His Cross | Wk3 - From Defeat to Revelation | Pastor Kim
What looked like defeat… was actually a revelation.
In Week 3 of The King and His Cross, we move from the courtroom to Calvary, where everything seems to fall apart. Jesus is beaten, mocked, and crucified. To everyone watching, it looks like the end. But what if they completely misread the moment?
This message unpacks the powerful truth that the cross was never about loss, it was about love on full display. What looked like weakness was actually the unveiling of a King. What looked like judgment was actually the revelation of God’s heart.
We explore how the cross exposes the reality of sin, not just in the world, but in us, while at the same time revealing a God who responds not with retaliation, but with forgiveness, restoration, and reconciliation.
If you’ve ever wrestled with shame, misunderstood God’s character, or questioned what the cross really means, this message will challenge you to shift your focus.
Because when you fix your eyes on Jesus, you don’t see defeat… you see a King.
The King & His Cross |Wk 2 The King on Trial | Pastor Kim
In Week 2 of The King and His Cross, we step into one of the most intense moments in Scripture, when Jesus stands on trial, rejected, misunderstood, and alone. But what looks like defeat is actually revealing something deeper about who He is and who we are in Him.
This message explores how Jesus handled rejection without losing His identity. While the crowd was loud, the accusations were false, and even His closest followers disappeared, Jesus remained secure in what the Father had already declared about Him.
If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, misrepresented, or abandoned, this message will remind you that your identity is not determined by people’s opinions but by God’s truth. Learn how to stop striving for validation, stand firm in who you are, and trust God even when everything around you feels uncertain.
Because Jesus didn’t lose who He was when people didn’t see Him clearly, and neither do you.
The King & His Cross | Wk 1 -Hosanna | Pastor Chris
What do you do when Jesus doesn’t meet your expectations?
In Week 1 of The King & His Cross, Pastor Chris walks through the moment Jesus entered Jerusalem and the crowd shouted “Hosanna!”… but misunderstood what He actually came to do.
They wanted a King to fix their circumstances.
Jesus came to transform their hearts.
In this message, we unpack the difference between the salvation we expect and the salvation Jesus brings. Because while we often ask God to change what’s around us, He’s focused on changing what’s within us.
If you’ve ever felt disappointed, confused, or challenged by how God works in your life, this message will help you see Jesus more clearly and invite you to surrender to Him not just as Savior, but as King of your heart.
The question isn’t: Is Jesus King?The question is: Is He King of your heart?
Empowered Authority
This past Sunday at Journey Church, we were honored to welcome our dear friend Dr. Vijay Goyal from Signature Awakening Ministries. In this powerful message, Empowered Authority, Dr. Goyal reminds us that the Christian life was never meant to be lived powerless.
Scripture tells us that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead now lives in those who belong to Him. Because of that, believers have been given authority through Christ to live boldly, stand in faith, and walk in the calling God has placed on their lives.
In this encouraging and challenging message, you’ll discover what it means to move from simply believing in Jesus to living in the authority He has entrusted to His followers.
If you’ve ever felt spiritually weak, uncertain, or hesitant in your faith, this message will remind you of the power and authority available to you through Christ.
This Is Love | Wk3: Q&R | Pastors Chris & Kim
In our final week of This Is Love, Pastors Chris and Kim lean into relationship myths, heart-level truths, and some of the most honest questions we’ve received.
Is communication supposed to feel natural?
Can trust really be rebuilt?
What do you do when someone keeps hurting you?
How do you move past “I don’t know”?
This conversation is practical, real, and deeply biblical. From boundaries and accountability to rebuilding trust and creating emotional safety, this episode will challenge you to grow individually so your marriage can grow collectively.
Love is not performance.
Love is partnership.
And sometimes love is having the courage to have the hard conversation.
This Is Love | Wk2: Q&R | Pastors Chris & Kim
Week 2 got real.
Pastors Chris and Kim shared the stage and responded to your honest questions about communication, emotional needs, loneliness in marriage, repeated hurt, and rebuilding trust.
This wasn’t a Q&A.
It was Q&R. Our biblical responses to real-life situations.
We talk about why communication turns into conflict, why proximity does not equal intimacy, and how boundaries and accountability actually protect love.
Two different nervous systems.
One covenant.
If love has felt complicated lately, this conversation is for you.
This Is Love | Wk1: Identity Before Relationship | Pastors Chris & Kim
We talk about love constantly.
But what if we have been starting in the wrong place?
In Week One of This Is Love, Pastors Chris and Kim kick off the series by going all the way back to Genesis. Before marriage. Before “one flesh.” Before relationship status.
Before any of that… there was identity.
You were created in the image of God.
Marriage is not what gives you value.
Being chosen does not define your worth.
Your identity is not determined by a ring, a title, or how someone treats you.
In this honest and often humorous opening message, Chris and Kim share their own early expectations about marriage, confront cultural myths like “you complete me,” and unpack what Scripture actually teaches about image-bearing, covenant, and Christ-centered love.
You’ll discover:
• Why marriage cannot complete you
• What “helper” really means in Genesis 2
• The difference between contract and covenant
• Why the Gospel reshapes how we love
• And why love is not just a feeling, but a posture we choose
Whether you’re single, dating, married, or divorced, this message lays the foundation for a healthier, stronger, more Christ-centered understanding of love.
Because the real question is not just “What is love?”
It’s “How do I love when love is hard?”
This is Love.
A Church That Pleases God -Pastor Lynwood
This week was special.
We gathered with our church family from Hilton Baptist Church for one powerful, united service. Journey Church had the honor of leading worship, and Pastor Lynwood from HBC brought a timely and challenging message.
What does a church that truly pleases God look like?
Pastor Lynwood walked us through Scripture and helped us see that it is not about preference or performance, but about hearts aligned with Him and lives that reflect Him.
Memory Markers | Pastor Chris
What do you do when you need to remember what God has done, tell the story of His faithfulness, and find hope for what’s next?
In this special snowed-in online service, Pastor Chris Hoyt unpacks the biblical idea of memory markers moments intentionally marked by God’s people to remember when He showed up. From stone altars in the Old Testament to worship songs that carry us through life’s hardest seasons, this message explores how memory fuels testimony and how testimony builds hope for the future.
Whether you’re walking through uncertainty, carrying a song from a past season, or believing God for what’s next, this message will remind you that faith is not just remembered. It’s meant to be projected forward.
👉 Memory protects us when the present gets hard👉 Testimony passes faith to the next generation👉 Hope is remembered faith meeting an uncertain future
Wherever you’re listening from, you’re still part of the gathered church.
Airplane Mode | Wk4: Service | Pastor Rob
In Week 4 of our Airplane Mode series, Pastor Rob Schwartz challenges us to press pause on self-focus and lean into a life of service. Looking at the life of Jesus, we are reminded that the greatest are not the loudest, the most visible, or the most celebrated, but the ones who are willing to serve.
Jesus performed over 30 miracles recorded in the Gospels, and not a single one was done for His own benefit. Every miracle met a need. Every act of power flowed from compassion.
In this message, Pastor Rob breaks service down into three simple but challenging steps:
See the need
See yourself meeting the need
Meet the need
This message invites us to turn down the noise of self-preservation and turn up the voice of obedience, asking the question: Who can I serve today?
If you want a faith that moves beyond intention and into action, this message will encourage, convict, and inspire you to live like Jesus by serving others.
Listen now and press airplane mode on distraction so you can step into a life that reflects Christ.
Airplane Mode | Wk3: Community | Pastor Kim
In Week 3 of our Airplane Mode series, Pastor Kim Hoyt reminds us that practicing presence does not mean isolating ourselves. Airplane Mode is not about disconnecting from people, it is about disconnecting from the noise so we can reconnect with what matters most.
This message is a heartfelt invitation back into church community, even if you have been hurt before. Pastor Kim shares parts of her story and shows how God has consistently used people to bring hope, healing, provision, and direction. From Genesis to Jesus to the early church, community is not a modern church strategy, it is God’s design from the beginning.
You will hear why spiritual growth is not meant to happen in isolation, how God often speaks through others, and how community becomes formation, not just attendance. If you have felt alone, weary, or hesitant to trust church again, this message is for you.
Airplane Mode | Wk2: Scripture | Pastor Chris
Airplane Mode Week 2: Scripture That Shapes Us
In Week 2 of our Airplane Mode series, Pastor Chris Hoyt invites us to slow down and rediscover the purpose and power of Scripture.
When we quiet the noise and create space, what does God actually use to shape us? Not trends. Not opinions. Not arguments. God uses His Word, empowered by His Spirit, to form us into Christlike people.
This message reframes how we see the Bible. Scripture is holy, inspired, and authoritative, but it is not something we worship. Instead, it faithfully points us to Jesus, trains our thinking, reforms our desires, and invites us into transformation.
Pastor Chris also introduces a simple, sustainable way to engage Scripture through the SOAP method, helping us move from information to formation.
Prayer slows us down.
Scripture shapes us.
The Spirit forms us.
This is not a January thing. This is a Journey thing.
Airplane Mode | Wk1: Prayer & Fasting | Pastor Chris
In a world where distraction has become normal, clarity has become rare.
In Week One of our new series Airplane Mode, Pastor Chris Hoyt invites us to slow down and intentionally create space to hear God. This message reframes prayer and fasting not as religious pressure or spiritual performance, but as ancient practices that wake us up to how close God already is.
You’ll discover:
Why prayer is less about talking and more about listening
How Jesus modeled attentiveness through withdrawal, not burnout
Why fasting is about space, not punishment
How the wilderness produces clarity, not weakness
What it looks like to practice presence in a distracted world
As Journey Church begins a 21-day season of prayer and fasting, this message sets the foundation for a year shaped by attentiveness, intimacy, and clarity.
God is not far.
He’s already here.
Christmas at the Movies | Christmas Eve | The Star -Pastor Kim Hoyt
This Christmas Eve, Pastor Kim Hoyt wrapped up our Christmas at the Movies series with a powerful and hope-filled message inspired by the movie The Star.
Told through the eyes of unexpected characters, The Star reminds us that the very first Christmas was filled with ordinary people, unlikely heroes, and a God who chose humility over hype. Pastor Kim invites us to see the nativity story with fresh wonder and to rediscover the truth that no one is too small, overlooked, or insignificant to be part of God’s plan.
In this message, you’ll be encouraged to reflect on:
How God often works through the unexpected
Why the birth of Jesus brings hope into our ordinary lives
What it means to say “yes” to God, even when we feel unqualified
How the light of Christ still shines for all people today
Whether you joined us in person or are listening later, this message is a beautiful reminder that Christmas isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. Emmanuel. God with us.
🎧 Listen in, be encouraged, and let the story of Christmas awaken hope in your heart once again.
Merry Christmas from all of us at Journey Church.
Christmas at the Movies Wk4 -Best Christmas Pageant Ever -Tara Schwartz
In Week 4 of our Christmas at the Movies series, Tara Schwartz brings a powerful and refreshing message using the classic story The Best Christmas Pageant Ever to remind us why the Christmas story still matters so deeply.
Through the chaos, humor, and unexpected moments of the pageant, we’re invited to see the birth of Jesus through fresh eyes — not polished, perfect, or predictable, but raw, real, and full of grace. This message challenges us to lay aside familiarity, assumptions, and religious expectations so we can encounter the wonder of Christmas all over again.
Tara reminds us that God often shows up in places we least expect, through people we might overlook, and in moments that feel messy rather than meaningful. And yet, those are often the very moments God uses to reveal His love most clearly.
If you’ve heard the Christmas story countless times but find your heart needing renewal, this message will help you rediscover the awe, humility, and hope found in the simple truth of Emmanuel — God with us.
Listen in and let the story surprise you again.
Christmas at the Movies Wk3 -It's a Wonderful Life -Pastor Rob
In Week 3 of our Christmas at the Movies series, Pastor Rob Schwartz takes us into the heart of the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life to remind us of a powerful truth we often forget.
Your life matters.
Through the story of George Bailey, we’re invited to see how God uses ordinary people, ordinary faithfulness, and even ordinary struggles to accomplish extraordinary purpose. When life feels heavy, discouraging, or unseen, this message speaks hope into the quiet places of the heart.
Pastor Rob challenges us to reflect on the impact of our lives, the unseen influence we have on others, and the truth that God is always at work, even when we cannot see it. What feels small to us is never small to God.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your life makes a difference, or questioned your purpose in the middle of hardship, this message will encourage you and remind you that God is writing a story bigger than you realize.
Listen in and be encouraged. It really is a wonderful life when God is at the center of it.
Christmas at the Movies Wk2 -A Boy Called Christmas -Pastor Kim
In this week’s message, Pastor Kim brings a powerful and heartfelt word using the film A Boy Called Christmas to remind us that hope is not just a feeling — it’s a force that changes everything.
Drawing from the story’s themes and Scripture, she unpacks four truths about hope that speak directly to the moments when life feels dark, uncertain, or disappointing:
Hope Starts Small — It often begins as a spark, a whisper, or a simple step of faith.
Hope Requires Courage — Because choosing to believe again is one of the bravest things we’ll ever do.
Hope Blooms — When we plant hope in our hearts, God grows it into something beautiful.
Hope Spreads — Real hope doesn’t stay contained; it inspires and strengthens everyone around us.
Whether you're holding onto hope, searching for it, or needing it to be rekindled, this message will lift your heart and remind you that the God who brought hope into the world still brings hope into our lives today.
Listen in and be encouraged — hope is closer than you think.
Christmas at the Movies Wk1 -A Christmas Carol -Pastor Chris
In this kickoff to our annual Christmas at the Movies series, Pastor Chris uses the timeless story of A Christmas Carol to show how grace can thaw even the coldest heart. From the Ghost of Christmas Past to the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, we discover how God heals our wounds, confronts our present reality, and invites us into a brand-new future.
Whether you feel stuck in old patterns, shaped by past pain, or unsure of the path ahead — this message will remind you that your story isn’t set in stone. God is still writing. Grace is still moving. And a new heart is still available.
Scripture Highlights:
Ezekiel 36:26, Titus 2:11, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 15:13
Listen in and be encouraged — if God can rewrite Scrooge’s story in a single night, imagine what He can do in your heart today.
This Is Why I Sing Wk 4 -The Eternal Song -Pastor Kim
In this powerful conclusion to our “This Is Why I SING” series, Pastor Kim lifts our eyes from the pressures of earth to the praise of eternity. Revelation 7 gives us a glimpse of the vast, victorious, and unified worship around the throne — a sound we join every time we worship here on earth.
This message unpacks three truths about the eternal song:
• It’s a song of victory — celebrating a salvation already won.
• It’s a song of unity — every tribe, nation, and language worshiping as one.
• It’s a song centered on the Lamb — because love always takes center stage.
Be encouraged, challenged, and filled with hope as we explore what our worship today has to do with our eternity in Christ.
This Is Why I Sing Wk3 -A Lifestyle of Worship -Pastor Chris
This week, Pastor Chris takes us into the heart of Romans 12 and shows us that worship isn’t just something we sing — it’s something we live. After a wild 72 hours that tested every message from this series, he unpacks how real worship looks like surrender, transformation, and daily decisions that reflect Jesus.
From praising God on the side of the interstate to learning how gratitude reframes chaos, this message will challenge and inspire you to turn everyday moments into worship. Whether you’re facing a storm, fighting for joy, or taking your next step in faith, this episode will strengthen your walk and remind you why you sing.
Listen in and discover what a lifestyle of worship truly looks like.
This Is Why I Sing Wk2 -Singing in the Storm -Pastor Kim
When life hits hard, the last thing we feel like doing is singing—but that might be the very thing that brings the breakthrough. In this week’s message, Pastor Kim Hoyt reminds us through the story of Paul and Silas that worship isn’t just a reaction—it’s a revelation. From the darkest cell to the midnight hour, we see that praise carries power beyond our circumstances.
If you’ve ever felt chained by fear, disappointment, or pain, this message will help you find your song again—even in the storm.
🎶 “Worship doesn’t wait for deliverance—it declares it.”
This Is Why I Sing! Wk1 -The Song of Gratitude -Pastor Chris
In this kickoff to This Is Why I Sing, Pastor Chris reminds us that gratitude is the seed of worship. From King David’s Psalm 103 to the midnight praise of Paul and Silas, this message will help you shift your perspective from problems to promises and rediscover your reason to sing.
You’ll laugh, you’ll be challenged, and you’ll be reminded that worship isn’t about having it all together—it’s about remembering that God’s been good all along.
🎵 “After everything I’ve lived through, I still have a reason to sing.”
The Garden of Reversal -Pastor Kim
This week, Pastor Kim takes us into The Garden of Reversal — where darkness meets dawn and shame gives way to grace. Through the story of Mary Magdalene, we discover that forgiveness isn’t just about what we’re freed from — it’s about what we’re freed for.
In this powerful message, you’ll see how the resurrection didn’t just change history — it changes our story.
When Jesus calls your name, everything shifts.
You are chosen in the dark, transformed by staying, and sent by name.
✨ Experience the moment when the grave became a garden, and hear how Jesus still turns darkness into light today.
Forgiven/Forgiver -Pastor Rob
This week, Pastor Rob unpacks the powerful parable of the unforgiving servant (Matthew 18:21–35) and shows us that forgiveness isn’t about forgetting — it’s about freedom.
Through five thought-provoking questions, we’re invited to look honestly at our hearts and how we handle offense:1️⃣ Does God keep score?
2️⃣ Why does God frame forgiveness in terms of debt?
3️⃣ What is the unpayable debt we owe God?
4️⃣ How should we respond when that debt is wiped clean?
5️⃣ What does it mean to be “delivered to the torturers” until repayment?
Pastor Rob reminds us that forgiveness is not condoning, tolerating, or reconciling without accountability. Instead, forgiveness is freedom—freedom from keeping accounts, from bitterness, and from the cycle of being an offended offender.
💡 Learn how releasing others from their debt sets you free to live as a forgiven forgiver.
What's In Your Hand? -Pastor Kim
This week, Pastor Kim Hoyt brings a powerful follow-up to Run Your Race with a message called “What’s In Your Hand?” From Moses’ staff in Exodus 4 to the moments we hold on too tightly in our own lives, Pastor Kim reminds us that God never asks for what we don’t have—He asks for what we’re already holding.
When we surrender what’s in our hand, God releases what’s in His. In this message, you’ll discover:
💡 How to recognize what God’s already placed in your life
💪 Why surrender is the key that unlocks God’s power
🤝 What it means to partner with God in purpose
What feels ordinary in your hand might just become extraordinary in His.
🎧 Tune in and be reminded—the miracle always begins with something surrendered.
Run YOUR Race -Pastor Chris
In this week’s message, Pastor Chris Hoyt reminds us that God never called us to run someone else’s race. Using humor, personal stories, and the powerful words of Hebrews 12:1–2, Pastor Chris unpacks three keys to finishing strong: Freedom fuels speed, calling kills comparison, and focus fuels endurance.
If you’ve ever felt worn out trying to keep up with someone else’s pace, this message will help you lay down the weights, stay in your lane, and fix your eyes on Jesus—the One who started and will finish your faith.
When Hurt Meets Hope Wk4 -Pastor Kim
When Hurt Meets Hope – Week 4: Hope in the World
Pastor Kim Hoyt closes out our When Hurt Meets Hope series with a powerful reminder that the hope of Jesus isn’t just for us—it’s for the whole world. Drawing from Revelation 21 and the Japanese art of kintsugi, we see how God doesn’t erase our cracks but fills them with His glory.
In this message, you’ll discover:
Why the world’s brokenness is not the end of the story.
How Jesus is actively making all things new.
What it means to live as agents of hope through repentance and restoration.
Hope isn’t just something we talk about—it’s something we live out. Your cracks, your story, your scars are the very proof of God’s redemption.
When Hurt Meets Hope Wk3 -Hope in the Church -Pastor Chris
This week on The Journey Church Podcast, Pastor Chris Hoyt shares a powerful anniversary message titled “Hope in the Church.”
Drawing from Ephesians 2 and Acts 2, we celebrate six years of God’s faithfulness and discover how the church is more than a building—it’s God’s masterpiece, one new family, and the place where life truly flourishes.
Through stories, Scripture, and a little bit of ‘90s sitcom nostalgia, you’ll be reminded that the church isn’t a museum for the perfect but a hospital for the broken—a family where hurt people find hope.
When Hurt Meets Hope Wk2 -Hope in the Waiting -Pastor Kim
Episode Title: Hope in the Waiting | When Hurt Meets Hope – Week 2
Waiting can feel like punishment—like God has forgotten your name. But what if the very place you feel stuck is the place God is shaping you? In this message, Pastor Kim unpacks the story of Joseph and reminds us that waiting seasons aren’t wasted seasons.
Discover how God turns confinement into preparation, how His presence transforms the waiting, and how your delay can lead to destiny. If you’ve ever felt forgotten, stuck, or weary in the wait—this message will speak directly to your heart.
Key Quote: “Joseph thought he was buried in a dungeon, but really, he was planted in the palace’s backyard.”
When Hurt Meets Hope Wk1 -Hope for the Broken -Pastor Chris
We all know what it feels like to be dropped—by people we trusted, by circumstances we didn’t see coming, even by the church. And when you’re dropped, it doesn’t just leave a bruise—it can leave you broken.
In week one of When Hurt Meets Hope, Pastor Chris takes us to the story of Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 4 & 9), a man dropped in childhood and left in a place called Lo-Debar—“the place of nothing.” Yet when the King called his name, everything changed.
📖 Key Scriptures:
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” — Psalm 34:18 (NLT)
“Don’t be afraid… you will eat here with me at the king’s table.” — 2 Samuel 9:7 (NLT)
💬 Quote from the message:
“Your hurt might explain where you are, but it doesn’t define where God is taking you.”
This message is a reminder that even if your hurt wasn’t your fault, hope is still your future. And in Christ, you’ve got a seat at the King’s table.
Hello, I Call You Wk3 -Child -Pastor Kim
In Week 3 of our Hello, I Call You series, Pastor Kim unpacks one of the most life-changing truths of the gospel: God calls us His children.
So often we measure our worth by what we do or how we influence others — as servants, salt, or light. But before all of that, our truest identity is found in who we are: God’s beloved sons and daughters.
This message will help you trade performance for belonging, and insecurity for confidence, as you step fully into your identity as a child of God.
📖 Key Verse: Romans 8:14-16
🎧 Listen now and be reminded: You are chosen, loved, and His forever.
Hello, I Call You Wk2 -Salt and Light -Pastor Kim
🎙️ Hello, I Call You… Light & Salt
In Week 2 of our series “Hello, I Call You…”, Pastor Kim unpacks what it means when Jesus calls us the Light of the World and the Salt of the Earth (Matthew 5:13–16).
Salt preserves what is good, light reveals what is true, and together they shape how we influence the world around us. You don’t have to strive to shine — Jesus already says, “You ARE the light.”
In this message you’ll discover:
✨ Why your presence slows the decay of a broken culture
✨ How even the smallest light can push back the darkness
✨ Why identity in Christ fuels bold influence in your home, school, work, and community
Jesus doesn’t call you average or irrelevant. He calls you salt. He calls you light. And when He names you, that’s who you really are.
Hello, I call you, Wk1 -I call you friend -Pastor Kim
Before you were called by any title in life — employee, parent, student, success, failure — Jesus had already given you a name. In this 3-week series, we’ll discover what He calls us, why it matters, and how living in that identity changes everything. From servant and friend, to light and salt, to child and sheep — God’s voice speaks identity over us that the world can’t erase.
All in All Wk4 -Jesus the King -Tara Schwartz
In the final week of our ALL in ALL series, Tara Schwartz unpacks what it truly means for Jesus to be Christ the King — not just in history, but in our lives right now. 👑
From His authority over all creation to His intimate reign in our hearts, Tara challenges us to live as citizens of His Kingdom, surrendering every area to the One who rules with truth, justice, and love.
Whether you’re struggling to trust His leadership or just need a reminder of His unmatched power, this message will help you see Jesus for who He truly is — the King of kings and Lord of lords.
🎧 Listen now and let His Kingdom come in your life!
All in All Wk3 -Jesus our High Priest -Pastor Chris
What if closeness with God wasn’t about performance—but presence? In this message, Pastor Chris Hoyt shows how Jesus, our High Priest, tore down the old system and made a way for us to come boldly to God. You don’t have to stay on the outside looking in—access has already been granted.
💬 “It’s not arrogance—it’s access.”
All in All Wk2 -Jesus the Prophet -Pastor Kim
This week, Pastor Kim continues our ALL in ALL series by exploring what it means for Jesus to be more than a Savior or Teacher — but also our Prophet.
We live in a world full of noise and predictions, but only one voice has the power to speak life and truth — the voice of Jesus. In this message, Pastor Kim unpacks:
1. Jesus speaks for God with authority — His words carry the weight of Heaven.
2. Jesus fulfills God’s plan — He is the living fulfillment of every prophecy and promise.
3. Jesus still speaks today — Are we listening to His voice over all the other voices?
Discover how the prophetic voice of Jesus can bring clarity, conviction, and direction to your life.
👉 Watch the full message or listen now — and learn to recognize the voice of the Shepherd who still speaks!
ALL in ALL Wk1 -Jesus the Teacher -Pastor Chris
What does it really mean to follow Jesus?
In the kickoff to our All in All series, we explore Jesus as Teacher (Rabbi)—the one who not only saves us but invites us to learn from Him and live like Him. In this message, we unpack what made Jesus’ teaching so radically different from every other voice of His time, why He leads us into discovery rather than giving easy answers, and how we can imitate His example in everyday life.
Featuring practical takeaways, relatable stories (yes, including The Karate Kid!), and a challenge to “wash feet” in our modern world, this episode will inspire you to lean in and become a student of Jesus again.
Key Scriptures: John 3:1–15, John 13:13–15, Luke 6:40 (NLT).
Listen if you want to:
1-Understand Jesus’ teaching style and authority.
2-Learn why discipleship is about imitation, not just information.
3-Discover how small acts of humility can reflect the heart of Christ.
Uncertain Wk 4 - Pastor Kim Hoyt
In the final message of our UNCERTAIN series, Pastor Kim brings a powerful and timely word about what it means to follow Jesus when life doesn’t make sense.
This episode dives into three key truths:
1. Trusting Jesus brings peace — even when nothing around you is peaceful.
2. Uncertain trials grow our faith — if we lean in instead of pulling away.
3. Jesus’ strength sustains us — especially in the middle of persecution and pressure.
Whether you’re facing personal storms or walking through a season of doubt, this message will remind you that Jesus is not just present — He is peace.
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Uncertain Wk 3 -Pastor Chris
In this week’s episode, Pastor Chris continues our Uncertain series with a powerful message on navigating seasons of uncertainty. He unpacks three key principles: letting go of our own plans, trusting God’s timing, and staying focused on the mission He’s given us.
Uncertainity Wk 2 -Pastor Kim
This week, Pastor Kim explores how Abraham traded the riches of Ur for God's promise in the desert. In times of uncertainty, we face a choice: cling to comfort or embrace God's promise.
Uncertain Wk 1 -Pastor Chris
We're starting a new series called Uncertain: The Church in Difficult Times. In this week's episode, Pastor Chris dives into living in the present and seeking first the Kingdom of God.