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Jesus saved the worst of his woes to the Pharisees for last, telling them, "Look, your house is left to you, desolate." This week's surprise guest asks our regular NOW talking heads Mike Erre, Kevin Dixon and Tim Timmons exactly what that means. Is there a point at which just God abandons us? Plus: She's so unusual! Discover the first surprise guest who can out-'80s Mike. TIMESTAMPS 00:40 Welcome to the jungle 01:02 It's raining men with Suzie Lind on vacation this week 01:54 You dropped a bomb on me. Who's gonna be this week's guest? 02:41 Lady (You Bring Us Up). Meet singer, author, worship leader and punk Barbie, Stephanie Skipper. 04:20 Diamonds on the sides of her shoes 11:23 Electric blue 15:42 Who's zooming who? Kevin plays the 80s game. For just a second. 'Cause he's only got one song. 16:33 You gotta have faith, faith, faith. So, this is where the real content starts for all you Bible super freaks. 31:05 How will I know? A listener asks about balancing individual vs community mindsets during the music at Sunday gatherings 42:17 Everyday I write the book. Stephanie tells us about Thank You for Failing Me, her new memoir out on Amazon. 46:25 It's the end of the podcast as we know it (and we feel fine) - - - - You can order Stephanie Skipper's book, Thank You For Failing Me on Amazon at this link: https://a.co/d/1mPh2Dm Keep in touch with her '80s cover band here: https://www.rubiksgroove.com - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

Apparently, we're experts in Bad Religion, because we're still talking about it in our current gatherings. A listener asks what to do when personal values and morals conflict with religious dictums. Can bad religion harm our innate goodness? This week's panel of Mike Erre, Suzie Lind, Kevin Dixon and Tim Timmons unpack it all. Also, Tim wants to know why we both celebrate and lament "humanness." Is there a contradiction there, or are we missing something in the English translation? TIMESTAMPS 00:40 61 Candles 03:40 The Grand Tetons 04:26 Mommy Juice In A Glass Bottle 08:30 Nate Erre checks in. (not heard from again) 09:15 Discussion of bad religion starts. Or bad religion starts. Maybe both. 29:05 Hip Checks 34:04 Tim Has A Clarifying Question.

As we continue to study the attitudes and practices behind bad religion, a special surprise guest  joins regulars Mike Erre, Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons to explore manipulative evangelism. How can we live out Jesus-following lives that attract others without asserting power? Also: Is it ever right (or Christ-like)  to enforce power over others for a good reason? TIMESTAMPS 00:45 Let the banter begin 01:40 Highway to heaven. Or Kevin. 03:01 Question: Why do we leave a seat empty at this table? 04:05 The name game: Ace, Tom and the Eye of Zahra 05:42 Response: But, actually, it's the mother of Q&R 10:35 Simply the best: This week’s transition to content comes smooth, like a river deep or a mountain high

This week, we studied Jesus' rebuke to the Pharisees that were making followers into twice the children of Hell that they were. That prompted a listener to ask what salvation really is? And it sent this week's panel of Kevin Dixon, Mike Erre, Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons into a reflection on evangelism. What has the Church done to make salvation hellish? What will future generations say we got wrong? And, how can we do better? TIMESTAMPS 00:41 Pastors are doing it for themselves--censorship, that is.* We join mid-banter as they scrap 15 minutes of intro they thought might rub some folks the wrong way... 01:08 ... and then, much talking about all the things the rest of us didn't get to hear: The pain of Mother's Day for dads; grain-free chips; mumbletypeg and more. 03:28 Lame intro question: The one where Tim doesn't like "Friends." 06:05 Thoughtful, mature Biblical content begins. * Editor's note: Good call scrapping Take One, guys. We have the audio, and we're saving it. (Also: Production Team's Day is next weekend.) - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

In the middle of our conversations on Bad Religion, Kevin Dixon took a break this week to consider the "pure religion" described in James 1:27. Suzie Lind, Tim Timmons and Mike Erre join in the conversation on caring for others, restoring the humanity of those around us. TIMESTAMPS 00:50 Banter Segment: A complete load of shiva 05:00 Three women and a mike 08:56 A "bird flies in" to Suzie's "house" 10:30 What brown does for us 12:40 Bible Segment: From pure shiva to pure religion 23:45 Back To Banter: The team makes it through 11 minutes of actual content. Great job. And now ... it's back to junior high 26:58 Brad Erre: Start listening here - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

Special guest Tim Stafford from the Voxology podcast joins regular NOW contributors Suzie Lind, Mike Erre and Kevin Dixon this week. As we continue our series on bad religion, they discuss what evangelism looks like in the Bible. How does our modern notion of "speaking truth in love" compare with Paul's original more active exhortation to be "truthing in love?" When is it appropriate to intervene in the lives of those around us? TIMESTAMPS 0:00 The Babble Dribble -- 2:18 Baby cried the day the circus came to town -- 2:50 Welcome Tim Stafford. We're so sorry you have to endure this 7:29 Good thoughts on bad religion - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

We're continuing to study the 'woes' that Jesus proclaimed on the Pharisees in Matthew 23. So, this week's NOW table looks at the struggles of Christian leaders. How can they resist the temptation to crave and feed off of adulation? (Featuring Journey's own celebrities—Kevin Dixon, Rob Gonzalez, Tim Timmons and special guest Brooke Wanser.) TIMESTAMPS 0:00 The Babble Begins 2:25 A Babbling Brooke? 5:30-12:59 Whizzing Around The Table -- 5:30 Kevin's All Wet -- 8:48 Golden Slumbers -- 10:08 Rob Is P.O'ed -- 11:24 You Can't Spell Puppy Without The 'P' 13:00 Whoa: Too much sharing. Time to talk about the woes. - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at ⁠⁠⁠(615) 861-9503⁠⁠⁠.

We're taking a closer look at the Pharisees that Jesus rebuked and finding that they're a lot like us. On this episode, Mike Erre, Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons examine some of the harm that rules-based Christianity causes. Does relationship have to come with a litmus test? TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Karaoke's eternal flame. And: Who're you calling Pastor Dumas? 6:35 Transition from jokes to yokes, as we compare Jesus' easy load with the Pharisees' heavy burdens 47:17 The rapture of Kevin - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at ⁠⁠⁠(615) 861-9503⁠⁠⁠.

Our new series of Sunday conversations, "Bad Religion," looks at the series of woes that Jesus pronounced on the Pharisees. It's easy enough to condemn those corrupt religious hypocrites. But if we look closely, do we see ourselves? Mike Erre, Suzie Lind, Tim Timmons and Kevin Dixon take a look in the cultural mirror. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Banter: Total eclipse of the ratings. 4:16 Brother Where Art Thou, Brad? 13:39 China Grove (Mike's Version) 14:57 Whoa. No more banter. Content begins. 47:50 Taking the rapture for granted. - - - - - Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Let us know! Join the conversation by texting us at ⁠⁠(615) 861-9503⁠⁠.

JourneyNOW's panel of Mike Erre, Suzie Lind, Kevin Dixon and Tim Timmons reflect on a meaningful Easter weekend, when our community celebrated the death of death and Tim shared how he feels living with a cancer diagnoses for more than 20 years. Also: A listener asks about the "why" behind Jesus' suffering and death. Plus, eminently skippable banter. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Echo chamber banter 0:53 Tim arrives and throws Suzie's greater lateness under the bus 1:13 Tim's drop off and the search for new Underoos 2:00 Literally, pickleball 3:37 Suzie enters, killing it (see 6:33) 3:54 CSX brings hat heaven to Kevin 7:48 Mike crashes back in Nate news after a brief exit 12:00 Banter is finally buried and content rises 38:03 Vacuum Chamber Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Let us know! Join the conversation by texting us at ⁠(615) 861-9503⁠.