Journey Companions Ministries

In this podcast, Eric and Patty discuss how beliefs shape strategies for self-protection. They explore childhood events influencing beliefs, distinguishing desires from achievable goals, and unpacking lies embraced for healing. The episode emphasizes understanding emotions, building emotional bridges, and seeking wholeness through the relationship with Christ.

Send us a textEric and Patti continue their conversation about the Rational Circle. They outline how we think, what we long for, and the things we look to for self-definition. They also discuss the many stories from our childhood that shape our self-understanding. In particular, they examine how shame can be a brutal storyteller.Support the showSUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS1. CASH APP2. Justgive welcome to journey companions ministries Developing communities of grace that care for the souls of others. Journey Companions exists to help develop communities of grace that care for the souls of others, which results in spiritual deepening led by the Holy Spirit. The evidence of this is men and women who are being transformed and are intent on building missional communities that reflect Christ’s love to lost people. (Acts 2:42) We see ourselves as companions along the journey toward transformational, missional communities and deeper, more personal individual relationships with Jesus. We come alongside people in existing relationships, whether churches or community groups, leadership teams or families, to offer training in Soul Care and doing the “one anothering” of the Bible. We as a team have tasted what it means to be in authentic, gospel rich community, and we want to share that taste with others.Journey Companions MinistriesLearning to Love the Master Book

Send us a textIn this installment of the JCM podcast, Pastor Eric and his mother carry on with their discussion about the rational circle. They explore our deepest longings, the images we create, and the sins we commit.Support the showSUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS1. CASH APP2. Justgive welcome to journey companions ministries Developing communities of grace that care for the souls of others. Journey Companions exists to help develop communities of grace that care for the souls of others, which results in spiritual deepening led by the Holy Spirit. The evidence of this is men and women who are being transformed and are intent on building missional communities that reflect Christ’s love to lost people. (Acts 2:42) We see ourselves as companions along the journey toward transformational, missional communities and deeper, more personal individual relationships with Jesus. We come alongside people in existing relationships, whether churches or community groups, leadership teams or families, to offer training in Soul Care and doing the “one anothering” of the Bible. We as a team have tasted what it means to be in authentic, gospel rich community, and we want to share that taste with others.Journey Companions MinistriesLearning to Love the Master Book

Send us a textIn the recent episode of the JCM podcast, Patti and Eric Cepin focused their discussion on the Rational Circle, emphasizing how sin fundamentally impacts societal dynamics. They explored the various ways individuals are often misled by external forces and their own misconceptions, stressing the importance of recognizing and countering these deceptive influences to navigate life more effectively.Support the showSUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS1. CASH APP2. Justgive welcome to journey companions ministries Developing communities of grace that care for the souls of others. Journey Companions exists to help develop communities of grace that care for the souls of others, which results in spiritual deepening led by the Holy Spirit. The evidence of this is men and women who are being transformed and are intent on building missional communities that reflect Christ’s love to lost people. (Acts 2:42) We see ourselves as companions along the journey toward transformational, missional communities and deeper, more personal individual relationships with Jesus. We come alongside people in existing relationships, whether churches or community groups, leadership teams or families, to offer training in Soul Care and doing the “one anothering” of the Bible. We as a team have tasted what it means to be in authentic, gospel rich community, and we want to share that taste with others.Journey Companions MinistriesLearning to Love the Master Book

Send us a textIn this podcast, Pastor Eric and his mother, Patti Cepin, cover the third part of the Rational Circle. They have an engaging conversation about how we form our self-image and the ways in which the enemy seeks to distort it. Their insightful dialogue illuminates the critical need to anchor our identity in Christ and be aware of the subtle lies that can cloud our perception. Support the showSUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS1. CASH APP2. Justgive welcome to journey companions ministries Developing communities of grace that care for the souls of others. Journey Companions exists to help develop communities of grace that care for the souls of others, which results in spiritual deepening led by the Holy Spirit. The evidence of this is men and women who are being transformed and are intent on building missional communities that reflect Christ’s love to lost people. (Acts 2:42) We see ourselves as companions along the journey toward transformational, missional communities and deeper, more personal individual relationships with Jesus. We come alongside people in existing relationships, whether churches or community groups, leadership teams or families, to offer training in Soul Care and doing the “one anothering” of the Bible. We as a team have tasted what it means to be in authentic, gospel rich community, and we want to share that taste with others.Journey Companions MinistriesLearning to Love the Master Book

The hosts discuss the importance of understanding motivations and beliefs, exploring heart attitudes towards sin and God. They delve into the influence of the enemy in a fallen world and emphasize the need to uncover lies, embrace repentance, and trust in God for transformation.

Guest Patti Cepin discusses the Rational Circle, exploring concepts like image and volition. Topics include self-identity, transformative power of beholding God, aligning beliefs with truth, building strong self-belief, understanding human behavior, and the impact of perception on interactions.

Patti, Pastor Eric's mother, delves into the Personal Circle, discussing deepest desires and motivations. They explore the impact of childhood experiences on self-perception and emotional responses. The conversation touches on embracing inner longings, understanding emotions in spiritual warfare, and navigating health challenges and learned behavior patterns. The chapter also delves into divine acceptance and trust in God's care amidst past disappointments.

Send us a textIn this episode of the JCM podcast, join Pastor Eric and his mother, Patti Cepin, as they continue exploring the Personal Circle. This pivotal concept touches the essence of our search for meaning and security. Patti employs the iceberg metaphor to shed light on this subject: like an iceberg, a small part of us is visible to others. The substantial, concealed portion of our personality significantly influences our interactions. This conversation encourages us to consider these hidden aspects and their effect on our relationships.Support the showSUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS1. CASH APP2. Justgive welcome to journey companions ministries Developing communities of grace that care for the souls of others. Journey Companions exists to help develop communities of grace that care for the souls of others, which results in spiritual deepening led by the Holy Spirit. The evidence of this is men and women who are being transformed and are intent on building missional communities that reflect Christ’s love to lost people. (Acts 2:42) We see ourselves as companions along the journey toward transformational, missional communities and deeper, more personal individual relationships with Jesus. We come alongside people in existing relationships, whether churches or community groups, leadership teams or families, to offer training in Soul Care and doing the “one anothering” of the Bible. We as a team have tasted what it means to be in authentic, gospel rich community, and we want to share that taste with others.Journey Companions MinistriesLearning to Love the Master Book

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the concept of understanding a person's deep waters, the connection between our inmost being and our relationship with God, the struggle to be seen as a good mother, looking beyond surface issues in the Christian community, and the importance of embracing discomfort in our relationship with Jesus.