There comes a moment… when the dust rises behind you, the horizon stretches before you, and you hear that quiet whisper: It’s time to move.

The old dusty trail. It isn’t just a phrase from Westerns or a cowboy’s farewell. It’s a picture of life — raw, rugged, and real. It’s the road of faith, carved by those who’ve walked before us, marked by both struggle and hope.

And now, it’s our turn. To step out. To walk where the path is not always clear, where the ground is uneven, and where every step forward requires trust.

Because following Jesus has never been about standing still. It’s motion. It’s risk. It’s obedience in the face of the unknown. It’s a journey that costs us something — but leads us to everything.

So today, as we begin Week One of The Ol’ Dusty Trail, I invite you to imagine the weight of your boots on that dirt road, the sun setting low, the Spirit calling you onward. This is no ordinary trail — this is the path of discipleship. A trail that demands faith, courage, and a heart willing to follow.

The question is simple… Will you take the first step?

This is week 1 of the Ol Dusty Trail Series, Titled Ol' Dusty Trial.

Welcome to the Motion Church Podcast. Today, we gather around a message that isn’t easy to hear — but one that carries the power of truth, healing, and redemption.

Our guest pastor Chris Johnson begins with honesty: not every word in Scripture is lighthearted or easy. Sometimes God calls us into the deep places — the places of pain, loss, and struggle. And today, that call is clear: the topic is Broken.

What does it mean to live in brokenness, and yet discover that God is still present? How do we face the parts of our lives that feel shattered, and trust that the pieces are not wasted in His hands? This is not a comfortable conversation, but it is a necessary one — because in the breaking, God often begins His greatest work of restoration.

So lean in with us today. May you find that even in the hard truths, there is hope. May you hear the voice of God calling you beyond comfort, and into transformation.

This is the Motion Church Podcast — and here is today’s message: Broken.

Welcome to the Motion Church podcast. Today, we arrive at the close of a journey—our final week in the series Signing Off.

Each week, we’ve explored what it means to finish well: not just ending conversations, but completing seasons of life with grace, courage, and clarity. And now, in this last chapter, we lean into the ultimate question—what do we say when it’s truly time to sign off?

From everyday goodbyes to the weight of final words, we are reminded that endings are not just conclusions—they are opportunities to leave a legacy, to speak life, and to anchor hope in Christ.

So lean in, open your heart, and let God speak through this moment of closing. Because while this may be a sign-off, it is also a reminder that in Him… every ending is the beginning of something eternal.

This is Signing Off: Week Four.

This week, the story continues. The journey called “Signing Off” moves forward — not as an ending, but as a deeper step into faith, into reflection, and into surrender.

Last week, we witnessed something powerful… Baptism Sunday. Twenty-one lives declared new beginnings. Forty-plus this year who have chosen to rise, to leave the old behind, and step boldly into the waters of grace. Each one a testimony, each one a reminder that God is moving here, among us, in this house.

Even through the heat, through the sweat, through every challenge — we pressed on. Because what God is doing is greater than any obstacle.

So today, as we open our hearts to Week 3 of Signing Off, we are not just hearing another message. We are being invited into transformation. Into courage. Into choosing what must be signed off — so that something new, something eternal, can begin.

Welcome… to the Motion Church Podcast.

Welcome back to the Motion Church Podcast. This week, we continue our journey through our powerful series called Signing Off.

Last week we asked: What if you had one final chance to leave something behind? What wisdom would you pass on? What truth would you leave as your final words?

In Week 2, we lean into that question even deeper. Imagine standing at the edge of your days, surrounded by those you love most. What would you say? What would you want written on the hearts of those who follow after you?

The Apostle Paul once faced this very moment—writing to a church in Corinth that was messy, broken, and all too human. Yet through his words, we see reflections of our own lives, our own struggles, and our own hope.

Today, as we step into this message, may we hear not just Paul’s sign-off… but God’s invitation for how we are called to live, love, and finish well.

This is Signing Off, Week 2.

"Today, we begin a brand-new series — Signing Off.

Imagine this: you’ve been given a platform, a stage, a moment. For ten… maybe twenty minutes, you’ve poured your passion, your knowledge, your heart into the room. And now… the clock is running out.

You have only a few breaths left to leave your audience with the most important thing you could possibly say. What will it be?

In our world, it’s like the endless sea of podcasts — everyone has one, even your mama. But if only a few are listening, how will your words still matter? What final truth, what lasting encouragement, will you sign off with?

This is where we start our journey… and this is Week One."

🎙️ Podcast Introduction – Final Week of Bible Birding (Poetic) 🎙️

Welcome to the final flight of Bible Birding, where wings and Word have danced together in sacred rhythm.

Throughout this journey, we've wandered beneath open skies and nestled into sacred scriptures—watching, listening, and learning. We’ve seen how feathers can whisper of faith, how the songs of sparrows echo God's nearness, and how every wingbeat is a reminder: we are never alone.

This week, we soar one last time.

From the heights of the eagle’s cry to the quiet rustle of a wren in the brush, we pause to consider the God who crafted every plume and penned every promise. A God who tends to the birds... and still more tenderly, to you.

So breathe deep. Open your heart. Let the Spirit stir like wind through the trees.

The journey ends here—on paper wings and divine breath.

Let’s take flight.

Welcome back to Bible Birding—where creation speaks and Scripture sings. In Week 3, we journey deeper into the wild beauty of God’s Word and world. Today’s episode invites us to tune our hearts to the lessons nature reveals, as we explore how birds—especially those noisy, bold, or surprisingly silent ones—teach us about listening, patience, and trust.

From the chatter of the Carolina Wren to the quiet moments of waiting in stillness, we’ll discover how God meets us in the simple, yet profound, rhythms of the natural world. So grab your binoculars and your Bible—it’s time to open both and listen closely. You might be surprised at what takes flight.

Let’s begin.