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.

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.”

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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.

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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… 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.

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.

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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!

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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.”

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