Is it true or just a rumor? Journey NOW editor Grant Opperman joins Tim Timmons, Suzie Lind Mike Erre to explain why the podcast went suspiciously missing last week. Together, they also unpack the differences between how Jesus called people to repentance through love versus how the pharisees did it (hint: not through love). But first, get your tinfoil hat, get away from any electromagnetic energy and wash off those chemtrails: JourneyNOW is revealing the hidden truth in "conspiracies."

TIMESTAMPS

00:42 Alright, Edwin, punch it.

01:15 Conspiracy theories are true.

05:52 Our phones are listening to us.

06:43 Dead birds are real.

08:03 Supplements are real. And they work.

10:31 Cats aren’t real. But they are evil.

17:10 Jesus is gluten-free.

18:51 A conspiracy of content becomes real.

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We're learning about Jesus' orgé anger, a settled opposition that contrasts with the thumos "flying off the handle" emotion we so often feel. Layla Shahmohammedi joins Kevin Dixon, Mike Erre, and Tim Timmons to explore what orgé passion and action looks like in the context of current divisive topics like immigration and abortion.

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1:00 Angry, old men shake their fists at the HOA, the weather, lawns.

4:30 Welcome to the Journey NOW podcast.

10:00 Content begins. Are you angry or just exhausted?

40:55 "So, I'm standing on a ladder holding a chainsaw."

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Each winter, Journey partners with Nashville non-profit Room In The Inn to provide overnight stays and meals for those who have no shelter from the coldest weather. On this special bonus episode, Room In The Inn Community Development Coordinator Mark Campbell and Journey volunteer Steve Mills join hosts Grant Opperman and Suzie Lind to share the background and heart of the partnership. For the Journey community, this effort reflects how we welcome everyone to our Table. If you're curious about participating, don't miss this conversation.

Learn more about Room In The Inn here: https://www.roomintheinn.org

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This week's conversation about discovering Jesus' appeal in our weakness got a lot of people thinking. And talking. And sending questions to our listener line. Rob Gonzalez, Kevin Dixon and Suzie Lind respond and also reflect on Journey's public discussion this week about immigration.

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Suzie Lind, Mike Erre and Tim Timmons reflect on Sunday’s conversation about a Jesus who’s not so compelling to those who don’t think they need Him—and how his kingdom responds to the outsiders and sinners who desperately do.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

02:28 The stone has been rolled away

07:09 Maliancholia

13:13 Celebrating Staci King and her family

23:00 And yet, there’s content*

* Content section contains discussion of topics that may not be appropriate for young children.

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This week, we’re talking about covenantal prayer, aligning with God and seeing ourselves as gift recipients rather than entitled people.

But, before Mike Erre, Kevin Dixon, Tim Timmons and Suzie Lind explore covenants, they gotta break a few rules.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

00:52 Now we’re turned on

01:45 Kermit juice

02:27 Brad and Seth Erre shout out

05:40 He likes it hot

09:38 Summer highlights

17:30 Massaging the pickleball

19:44 The Mark of the Covenant Content

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What are the limits of personal freedom in a community of Christ followers? Should we voluntarily restrict ourselves when there's a chance our behavior might offend others? And, how do we even know what's offensive when we all have different ideas of what's right and wrong?

Sunday question-asker (also regular worship leader and Journey staffer) Layla Shahmohammedi joins NOW regulars Tim Timmons, Kevin Dixon, and Suzie Lind to discuss how we reap what we bleep.

BLEEPING TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Bleeping Intro

04:03 Know your bleeping role

05:40 Grandpa bleep

11:30 Went there. Saw that. Bought the bleeping T-shirt

12:05 Bleeping content bleeping begins

47:03 Now you're just bleeping with me

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Laya would never use the podcast to promote her music. So, here's the link: https://itslunalay.com

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Special guest Will McCauley has questions and lots of digital notes as he asks Kevin Dixon, Sam Barnhart and Suzie Lind about last Sunday’s study on obscurity in an age of fame. In a culture where selfish motives lie behind every action (and post), how can we keep a pure heart towards others and towards God?

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

01:45 The Scribe Tribe

01:50 Will The Elder

03:50 Posting Your Meal

06:36 Crossing The Line

08:20 Content Begins, Sort Of

28:18 A Testy Exchange

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Blogging our meals https://travelogue.beehiiv.com/. Check it out before the link expires!

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