Journey NOW

Should Christians take up arms in the culture wars? Kevin Dixon returns to the roundtable this week to discuss this week’s hot topic with Mike Erre and Alyssa McNally. In the episode’s second half, Suzie Lind introduces her husband, Steve Lind, who shares his faith journey. Got comments or questions? Text us at (615) 861-9503 and join the conversation.

Christian recording artist Matthew West recently removed his satire song of advice to his daughter, “Modest Is Hottest,” after a fierce online backlash. Mike Erre, Suzie Lind and Alyssa McNally unwrap the burden and hurt inside overzealous modesty culture. Then, Suzie Lind interviews Jake Smith, president of the spiritual retreats company and counseling company, Plumline. Learn more about Jake and Plumline at the group’s website and Jake’s Instagram (@goplumline). Got comments or questions? Text us at (615) 861-9503 and join the conversation.

This week’s roundtable panel deconstructs the idea of religious deconstruction. More than just a buzzword, it’s a practice that encourages followers to question the cultural influences, biases and personal context that they bring to their belief. Mike Erre, Suzie Lind and Daniel Jones lead the conversation. Then, Suzie Lind talks with psychologist Dr. Eboni Webb about how family experiences and faith inform her professional practice  together at The Village of Kairos.  Learn more about Dr. Eboni Webb and her practice at The Village of Kairos.  Got comments or questions? Text us at (615) 861-9503 and join the conversation.

If healthy things grow, why wouldn’t we use megachurches as models for Journey? One-time mega staffer Mike Erre joins Suzie Lind and Alyssa McNally to examine whether size matters and how Journey hopes to keep its focus on following Jesus. Later, Suzie talks with Journey Care Pastor Sam Barnhart about his experiences as a musician and pastor—and how he’s combining those pursuits for the first-ever JourneyFest music festival on July 17. Got comments or questions? Text us at (615) 861-9503 and join the conversation.

As Journey volunteers prepare to participate in local Juneteenth events, the Journey NOW roundtable panel examines how we can separate political division from standing in unity with all people. In the second half of this episode, NOW regular Alyssa McNally talks with Suzie Lind about growing up as a pastor’s kid and the working out of an inclusive, loving faith from her religious roots. Got comments or questions? Text us at (615) 861-9503 and join the conversation.

It's the Gospel According to Marketing: Mike Erre and his roundtable panel react to a new, special-edition “God Bless The USA Bible,” set to be released on the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Later in the episode, newlyweds Toria Seetaram and Patrick Drury talk with Suzie Lind about how they’re forging a faith together from different religious backgrounds and family histories.Got comments or questions? Text us at (615) 861-9503 and join the conversation.

Can a church get too big? And what happens when celebrity, money and scrutiny grow along with attendance? Mike Erre and his Journey NOW roundtable group react to a recent TV interview with Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston. Then, in the NOW interview segment, Suzie Lind talks with worship leader Ethan Hulse about his struggles with anxiety. Got comments or questions? Text us at (615) 861-9503 and join the conversation.

Amid a recent outbreak of violence between Palestinian Gaza and Israel, the Journey roundtable group considers how Christians should feel about the conflict. Mike Erre welcomes Suzie Lind, Tim Timmons and Alyssa McNally to the table. Later in the episode, Journey Student Pastor Rob Gonzalez shares his difficult family history and how he now is learning to rely on God, the father. Suzie Lind hosts the conversation. Got comments or questions? Text us at (615) 861-9503 and join the conversation.

Cindy Helton, host of The Daily Still podcast, shares her experiences practicing and leading Christian meditation with Suzie Lind. And, in the first half of the episode, Mike Erre and the roundtable panel discuss women in ministry. Listen to The Daily Still on Apple’s podcast app. Got comments or questions? Text us at (615) 861-9503 and join the conversation.

In our interview segment, Christina Butler shares her journey through doubt, anger, questioning and reconstructing a faith with Suzie Lind. Prior to that, Mike Erre and his roundtable panel consider a recent controversial tweet by a famous Christian pastor and public intellectual. Got comments or questions? Text us at (615) 861-9503 and join the conversation.