The God Journey

Wayne Jacobsen

The adventure of living loved

  1. 5d ago

    Patriarchy, Purity Culture, and Wholeness

    "Purity culture is a system that tells women to carry the moral weight of male desire." How is that healthy or fair? Joni Menard, an occasional guest on The God Journey, helps other women discover how to live deeply loved by God. She joins Wayne and Kyle for a conversation about patriarchy, purity culture, and gender differences, and how our religious systems often negatively shape the way men and women see themselves, their bodies, their desires, and each other. Patriarchy wounds men as well as women, and shame distorts the beauty of human desire. This podcast covers vulnerability, privilege, parenting, and the long journey of learning to listen, honor, and love without fear or control. Podcast Notes: Sorry, there is no video version of this podcast. (Due to FB policy, this link is only good for thirty days from the date of posting.) A JUST LOVE Meet-up in Kansas City The post Joni shared Get your copy of Just Love The post Patriarchy, Purity Culture, and Wholeness first appeared on The God Journey.

    43 min

  2. May 29

    Where Deep Calls to Deep (#1037)

    “At the bottom of our being is a throbbing, an aching that pines for our Other, day and night... a soul-longing that can’t be fulfilled by anything this world has to offer.” Those words from Strahan Coleman’s Thirsting open the door to a conversation about the ache beneath all our searching. What begins with people paying premium prices for meaningful emotional experiences soon turns toward the deeper hunger those experiences may touch but can never satisfy. Kyle and Wayne explore how easily our spiritual yearning can be hijacked by illusion, fear, performance, or the pursuit of a “God moment” we can control. But the deeper invitation is not to chase an experience; it is to awaken to the One who is already near, whose desire for us is greater than our desire for him, and whose kingdom is already within us. Perhaps the fulfillment of our deepest ache is found not in extraordinary moments, but in learning to recognize and nurture his presence in the ordinary ones. Podcast Notes: The video version of this podcast (Due to FB policy, this link is only good for thirty days from the date of posting.) A JUST LOVE Meet-up in Kansas City Thirsting by Strahan Coleman Get your copy of Just Love The post Where Deep Calls to Deep (#1037) first appeared on The God Journey.

    44 min

  3. May 22

    How AI Summarized The God Journey (#1036)

    "The God Journey has been a long conversation about what happens when faith migrates from obligation into love." That's how ChatGPT summarized the twenty-two-year history of The God Journey. Kyle and Wayne were blessedly shocked at how ChatGPT captured the heart of this journey with uncanny clarity as it synthesized the trajectory of The God Journey over the past twenty-two years. What began as a refuge for people exhausted by religious performance and disillusioned with institutional Christianity has slowly matured into a broader exploration of trust, healing, justice, and love. They add their own thoughts to this AI assessment, delighting in how the podcast has moved from helping people understand their frustrations, but more importantly, to discovering what Father was inviting them into—a life grounded in affection rather than obligation. They also explore the promise and peril of AI, especially in spiritual conversations, where tools can serve reflection but never replace relationships. At its core, this episode celebrates a long, unfolding invitation to inhabit love in the world. Podcast Notes: The video version of this podcast (Due to FB policy, this link is only good for thirty days from the date of posting.) The full summary from ChatGPT Get your copy of Just Love The post How AI Summarized The God Journey (#1036) first appeared on The God Journey.

    41 min

  4. May 15

    Reflections on Wayne's Vision (#1035)

    "How is the vision impacting you?" Wayne and Kyle begin with brief conversations about the permanence of love and how we are worthy of God's love not by merit, but because of the value he sees in us. After that, they circle back for a further discussion about Wayne's vision shared in the last two podcasts, responding to comments and questions others have made. They talk about what it means to him, how it unfolds, and what he would say to those who want similar experiences. They talk about an image of the living words of God. Rather than treating these experiences as something to chase, Wayne reflects on how they deepen the ordinary ways he has long known Jesus: quiet nudges, inner thoughts, and growing trust. These glimpses are expanding his heart beyond personal encounter into a wider hope for God’s love at work in the world. Podcast Notes: The video version of this podcast (Due to FB policy, this link is only good for thirty days from the date of posting.) Get your copy of Just Love The post Reflections on Wayne’s Vision (#1035) first appeared on The God Journey.

    43 min

  5. May 8

    Give Way to the Treasure (#1034)

    Wayne and Kyle continue exploring the vision of a city waiting to be born, this time focusing on the sparkling treasure forming within it and the invitation to “give way to the treasure.” Drawing from Paul’s words about having this treasure in jars of clay, they reflect on how God’s presence flows through ordinary people for the healing and encouragement of others. From a tender apology to women wounded by a legalistic ministry to the danger of trying to replicate powerful spiritual moments, they consider how love is most freely expressed when we stop glorifying the vessel and simply make room for the treasure of his glory. Podcast Notes: The video version of this podcast Get your copy of Just Love The post Give Way to the Treasure (#1034) first appeared on The God Journey.

    44 min

  6. May 1

    The City Waiting to be Born (#1033)

    Kyle and Wayne explore what it means to embody kingdom power in a world driven by fear, urgency, and control. After Kyle shares a surprising conversation about leadership and pace, Wayne describes vivid prayer experiences that have deepened his awareness of Father’s delight over “a city waiting to be born.” Together, they reflect on patience, birth pangs, and the hope of a humanity restored to God’s original intention—relationships free of manipulation, fear, and self-protection. Rather than seizing power, they wonder what it means to live as a reflection of the city God is already bringing forth. Podcast Notes: The video version of this podcast Get your copy of Just Love The post The City Waiting to be Born (#1033) first appeared on The God Journey.

    43 min

  7. Apr 24

    When Our Assumptions Unravel (#1032)

    After a quick discussion about the false self and how what we value can be opposed to what God values, Kyle invites Wayne to process an email he received from a close friend documenting his growing concerns about how he has viewed the church. They discuss how modern churches evolved from a community-based model to an institutional structure with a single leader as the face of the organization, and how that can easily lead to corruption and abuse of power. As our lifelong assumptions begin to unravel, we will do well to find our security not in systems, doctrines, or religious requirements but in our experience of God's love in daily life. Podcast Notes: The video version of this podcast Get your copy of Just Love   The post When Our Assumptions Unravel (#1032) first appeared on The God Journey.

    45 min

  8. Apr 17

    When Marriage Falters (#1031)

    Kyle has been talking to some couples, 8-12 years into marriage, who are discouraged that they are no longer able to find a meaningful connection with their spouse. He invites Wayne into a conversation about what a couple can do when they realize their spouse isn't who they thought they were when they were dating. After they open with beauty in the midst of misery, and our false theological certainties that make it easy to scapegoat others, they share how important it is that marriages grow through mutual influence—letting the needs, desires, and struggles of our partner become part of our journey as well.  They also talk about the importance of living out of internal fullness to navigate the more difficult moments. Podcast Notes: The video version of this podcast Wayne's Great Day Colorado Interview Psychologists say this 'green flag' is one of the strongest predictors of a successful relationship Get your copy of Just Love   The post When Marriage Falters (#1031) first appeared on The God Journey.

    47 min
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About

The adventure of living loved

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  • Creator
    Wayne Jacobsen
  • Years Active
    2005 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lifestream Ministries
  • Show Website
    The God Journey

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