Journey Church

Journey Church

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Welcome to the weekly audio podcast for Journey Church in Murray, KY, where our mission is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Our desire is that this podcast will encourage you in your relationship with God. Visit us at journeycalloway.com.

6d ago

Becoming Jesus-Centered // Jarrod Martin

Becoming Jesus-Centered means more than going to church, reading your Bible, praying, or trying harder. Those things matter—but you can do all the “right” things and still wonder, *Why don’t I feel closer to God?* Jesus gives us a surprisingly simple answer in John 14:5–9: if you want to know God, get to know Jesus. But knowing about Jesus isn’t the same as knowing Him. In this message, we explore what it really means to build a relationship with Jesus that is transformational, not transactional. Becoming Jesus-centered means moving beyond collecting information about Jesus and beginning to live with His values, priorities, and love at the center of your everyday life. You’ll discover: * Why doing all the “right” spiritual things can still leave you feeling stuck * The difference between knowing about Jesus and actually knowing Him * What Jesus meant when He said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” * Why getting closer to God requires more than showing up on Sunday * What may be competing with Jesus for the center of your life * How taking your next step can deepen your relationship with God Maybe comfort has become central. Maybe it’s your phone, your paycheck, your status, your security, or simply trying to handle everything on your own. Becoming Jesus-centered doesn’t mean becoming perfect. It means making a choice, one step at a time, to move something else out of the way so you can move Jesus toward the center. If your faith has felt stale, confusing, or disconnected lately, your answer may not be trying harder. Your next step may simply be getting to know Jesus in a deeper, more personal way. 📖 Scripture: John 14:5–9 👉 Learn more, find your next step, or connect with us at journeycalloway.com. 📍 Join us in person: Sundays 9:00 & 10:30 AM 📍 The FOR Center — 2314 Brinn Rd, Murray ▶️ Watch more messages: youtube.com/@JourneyCalloway God is FOR you. And so are we.
Aug 31

A New Foundation // Jarrod Martin

A New Foundation | Have your past failures become the foundation of how you see yourself? Maybe the voice in your head keeps reminding you that you're not good enough, you don't belong, or you'll never measure up. But what if that voice isn't telling you the truth? In Week 3 of our Fixer Upper series, we explore the difference between guilt and shame—and why Jesus doesn't just forgive your failures. He gives you a brand-new foundation for your identity. You'll discover: • The difference between guilt and shame • Why shame convinces you that you're unworthy of love and belonging • What Romans 8 teaches about living free from condemnation • How Jesus gives you a new identity instead of asking you to earn one • Why God's love is stronger than the voice of shame • How a secure identity leads to a more joyful, purposeful life Many of us spend our lives trying to outrun our past, prove our worth, or hide behind a carefully crafted image. But no amount of success, approval, or achievement can silence shame. The good news is that Jesus doesn't simply patch up your life—He rebuilds it from the foundation up. When you begin to believe what God says about you instead of what shame says about you, everything changes. You become free to admit your failures, grow through them, and experience the life Jesus has been inviting you into all along. This week, every time that inner voice tells you you're not enough, pause and read Romans 8:31–33. Let God's truth become louder than your shame. Because your identity isn't built on your failures—it's built on God's love. 📖 Scripture: Romans 8 • 1 Timothy 1:15 📍 Join us in person: Sundays 9:00 & 10:30 AM 📍 The FOR Center — 2314 Brinn Rd, Murray ▶️ Watch more messages: youtube.com/@JourneyCalloway God is FOR you. And so are we.
Aug 24

Taking Off The Weight // Jarrod Martin

Taking Off The Weight | What if the weight you've been carrying isn't stress or exhaustion—but guilt? Whether it's something you did years ago or something that happened this week, unresolved guilt has a way of following you into every relationship. The good news is that Jesus offers a better way. In Week 2 of our Fixer Upper series, we discover how confession isn't about piling on shame—it's about experiencing freedom. God doesn't use guilt to manipulate you. He invites you to bring it into the light so you can be healed. You'll discover: • Why guilt feels like carrying a heavy debt • How unresolved guilt affects your relationships • What the Bible really teaches about confession • Why confessing to the people you've hurt brings healing • How Jesus removes the weight of guilt once and for all • Practical steps to begin restoring broken relationships Many of us spend years hiding, minimizing, or justifying the things we regret. But ignoring guilt doesn't make it disappear—it only allows the damage to grow beneath the surface. The apostle John reminds us that God is light. When we step into His light with honesty, we find forgiveness, healing, and the freedom to move forward. Confession isn't about earning God's love. It's about allowing God to transform your heart and restore what has been broken. This week, consider taking these next steps: • Confess your struggle to a trusted friend. • Make a plan to apologize to the person you've hurt. • Make restitution wherever it's possible. Because freedom begins when we stop hiding and start walking in the light. 📖 Scripture: 1 John 1:5–9 • James 5:16 • Romans 10:9 📍 Join us in person: Sundays 9:00 & 10:30 AM 📍 The FOR Center — 2314 Brinn Rd, Murray ▶️ Watch more messages: youtube.com/@JourneyCalloway God is FOR you. And so are we.
Aug 17

How Do You Deal With Loss? // Jarrod Martin

Getting Through It | Loss is inevitable—but you don't have to face it alone. In this message from the Fixer Upper series, we discover why Jesus said, "God blesses those who mourn," and how God meets us with comfort as we walk through life's deepest hurts. Every one of us will experience loss. Sometimes it's the loss of someone we love. Other times it's the loss of a dream, a relationship, our health, a job, or the future we imagined. Our instinct is often to ignore the pain, push through it, or pretend we're okay. But Jesus offers a better way. In Matthew 5:4, Jesus teaches that blessing comes not from avoiding grief, but from honestly walking through it with God and with others. Instead of suppressing our pain, God invites us to confess it to Him, express it in healthy community, and discover the comfort only He can give. In this message, you'll discover: Why grief is a healthy response to loss. The difference between mourning and simply "moving on." How unprocessed pain can keep us emotionally stuck. Why God is especially close to the brokenhearted. How your deepest hurt can become one of the greatest ways God brings hope to someone else. No matter what you're carrying today, you're not alone. Jesus understands grief because He experienced it Himself. And He promises that those who mourn will be comforted. There is hope—even in the middle of heartbreak. Bottom Line: God blesses those who mourn. 📖 Scriptures: Matthew 5:4, Psalm 32:3, Psalm 34:18, Romans 12:15, 2 Corinthians 1:4 📍 Join us in person: Sundays 9:00 & 10:30 AM 📍 The FOR Center — 2314 Brinn Rd, Murray ▶️ Watch more messages: youtube.com/@JourneyCalloway God is FOR you. And so are we.
Aug 10

Is Your Basement Flooded? // Jarrod Martin

Is Your Basement Flooded? Maybe not literally—but what if the stress, anxiety, anger, fear, or exhaustion you're experiencing is a sign that something deeper is happening beneath the surface? Before you can fix what's around you, you may need to deal with what's going on inside you. In the first message of our Fixer Upper series, we discover why the emotions we ignore often become the problems we can't escape. Jesus didn't come to shame us for what's happening in our hearts. He came to shine light on it so we can experience healing, freedom, and lasting peace. You'll discover: • Why your internal struggles affect every relationship in your life • What Jesus meant when He said, "I am the light of the world" • How fear, anxiety, jealousy, shame, and anger act as warning signals • Why your feelings are real—but aren't always telling you the truth • How to identify the lies driving your emotions • The first step toward emotional and spiritual health Whether you're overwhelmed at work, struggling in your marriage, navigating parenting, or simply exhausted from carrying the weight of life, this message offers practical hope. You don't have to pretend everything is fine or ignore what's happening beneath the surface. Jesus doesn't ask you to hide the mess. He invites you to bring it into His light. When you learn to test your emotions against the truth of Jesus instead of letting them lead your life, you begin to experience the peace, purpose, and freedom He promises. This week, ask yourself: • What am I feeling? • What assumptions is this feeling creating? You can trust your feelings to God—but you can't trust your feelings to lead you. 📖 Scripture: John 8:12 📍 Join us in person: Sundays 9:00 & 10:30 AM 📍 The FOR Center — 2314 Brinn Rd, Murray ▶️ Watch more messages: youtube.com/@JourneyCalloway God is FOR you. And so are we.
Aug 3

Let's Pray Together // Jarrod Martin

Let's Pray Together | What if one of the most powerful prayers you could pray isn't about your own needs? In this message from Matthew 9:35–38, we discover the surprising prayer Jesus asked His followers to pray—and why it's still one of the most important prayers we can pray today. We all come to God hoping to see Him move. Maybe you're praying for healing, direction, a breakthrough at work, peace in your family, or hope in the middle of uncertainty. Jesus cares about every one of those prayers. But in this passage, He invites us to pray for something bigger than ourselves. As Jesus looked at the crowds, He was moved with compassion because they were "confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." Instead of simply telling His disciples to pray for miracles, He told them to pray for more people who would join Him in bringing hope, healing, and the good news of God's Kingdom to others. In this message, you'll discover: Why Jesus was moved by compassion for people. What it means to be "sheep without a shepherd." The unexpected prayer Jesus asked His disciples to pray. How God invites ordinary people to be part of His mission. Why praying for more workers can change your community—and your own heart. Whether you're exploring faith, walking through a difficult season, or asking God what He has for your next chapter, this message will encourage you to lift your eyes beyond your own circumstances and join in what God is already doing around you. Bottom Line: Pray to the Lord to send more workers into His fields. 📖 Scripture: Matthew 9:35–38 📍 Join us in person: Sundays 9:00 & 10:30 AM 📍 The FOR Center — 2314 Brinn Rd, Murray ▶️ Watch more messages: youtube.com/@JourneyCalloway God is FOR you. And so are we.
Jul 27

His Big Story // Jarrod Martin, Matt Johnson, and Jen Johnson

His Big Story is the story every one of us is invited into. It’s easy to believe your life is too ordinary to matter, but what if God is weaving your story into something far bigger than you can see? In this special message closing our Worth It series, we celebrate how God has been working through Journey Church for more than 21 years—and look ahead to the bigger mission He continues to invite us into. Through stories of life change, Scripture, and a heartfelt farewell to Matt and Jen as they step into a new season of ministry, we're reminded that God's story has always been about reaching people far from Him. You'll discover: Why your story matters in God's bigger story How God uses ordinary people to make an extraordinary impact What spiritual gifts are really for Why every act of serving, giving, and inviting matters How your faith can have a ripple effect far beyond what you can see No matter where you are in your faith journey, you're invited into something bigger than yourself. The same God who has been faithful in the past is still writing stories of hope, purpose, and transformation today. 📖 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4–7, 26 If you've ever wondered whether your life makes a difference—or if God could use someone like you—this message is for you. 📍 Join us in person: Sundays 9:00 & 10:30 AM 📍 The FOR Center — 2314 Brinn Rd, Murray ▶️ Watch more messages: youtube.com/@JourneyCalloway God is FOR you. And so are we.
Jul 20

Be The Church FOR Everybody // Matt Johnson

Be The Church FOR Everybody | Have you ever felt like church wasn't meant for people like you? Maybe it seemed confusing, exclusive, or designed for people who already had everything figured out. But what if Jesus intended something different? In this message, we explore a truth that has shaped Journey Church from the very beginning: the church isn't just for church people. The church is FOR everybody. When the early church began making faith complicated, the leaders gathered to answer a critical question: Should people have to jump through religious hoops to come to God? Their answer changed everything—and it's still changing lives today. You'll discover: • Why Jesus came for everybody, not just religious people • How churches can unintentionally make faith harder than Jesus did • What Acts 15 teaches about removing barriers to God • Why the local church should feel like a safe place to explore faith • How one invitation can change someone's life forever • What it means to help people take their first steps toward Jesus Too often, people feel like they're standing at the bottom of a ladder with no way to climb. They want hope. They want purpose. They want to know if God is real and if He cares. But somewhere along the way, religion made it seem more complicated than Jesus intended. The good news is that Jesus didn't come for insiders. He came for everybody. Whether you've been following Jesus for years or you're still asking questions about faith, this message is a reminder that God's grace is available to you—and that the church should be a place where anyone can belong before they believe. Because everybody matters to God, whether God matters to them or not. 📖 Scripture: Acts 15:4–19 📍 Join us in person: Sundays 9:00 & 10:30 AM 📍 The FOR Center — 2314 Brinn Rd, Murray ▶️ Watch more messages: youtube.com/@JourneyCalloway God is FOR you. And so are we.

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Welcome to the weekly audio podcast for Journey Church in Murray, KY, where our mission is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Our desire is that this podcast will encourage you in your relationship with God. Visit us at journeycalloway.com.

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Journey Church
Years Active

2017 - 2026
Episodes

465
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Clean
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