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.

May 18

Are You Admiring Jesus...Or Following Him? // Jarrod Martin

In Luke 23, Jesus does the unthinkable. While suffering on the cross, He forgives the very people who mocked, rejected, and crucified Him. His followers watched Him live out everything He had ever taught about mercy, love, and forgiveness—even in His final moments. The same invitation is in front of you. Sometimes the biggest breakthrough in your faith is not learning more about Jesus, but finally taking a step to follow Him. Admiring Him from a distance may inspire you, but following Him changes your life from the inside out. You’ll discover: Why so many people stop at admiration instead of obedience How Jesus proved He is worth following through the cross What it means to move from inspiration to action Why following Jesus starts with small, practical steps How obedience unlocks peace, trust, and transformation This message is for anyone who has been circling faith, wrestling with doubts, attending church without engagement, or feeling stuck between belief and surrender. What if the life you admire in Jesus only becomes real when you begin to follow Him? The step you’ve been avoiding may be the very place where His peace, strength, and presence become personal. 👉 Prayer for this week: Jesus, help me move beyond admiration. Give me the courage to take my next step and truly follow You. 📖 Scripture: Luke 23:33–36, Luke 6:35–36 📍 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.

30 min
May 11

What If They're Not Bad...Just Lost? // Jarrod Martin

What If They’re Not Bad… Just Lost? is for the moment when frustration, judgment, or self-righteousness begins to shape the way you see the people around you. In Luke 15, Jesus tells the stories of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son to completely redefine how God views people—not as good or bad, but as lost or found. The same shift can happen in you. Sometimes the biggest breakthrough in your faith is not changing someone else—it’s allowing Jesus to change the way you see them. The people you’re most tempted to write off may be the very people the Father is still pursuing with compassion, grace, and hope. You’ll discover: Why self-righteousness quietly pushes people away How Jesus reveals the Father’s heart for lost people What Luke 15 teaches about grace, compassion, and celebration Why seeing people as lost or found changes how you respond How your love and patience can help someone take a step toward home This message is for anyone wrestling with difficult relationships, resentment, church hurt, family tension, parenting frustration, or the temptation to label people by their worst decisions. What if the people around you aren’t problems to fix, but people the Father deeply values? When you begin to see people the way Jesus does, your response can become part of how they find their way home. 👉 Prayer for this week: Jesus, help me stop writing people off. Give me eyes to see people the way You do—with grace, compassion, and hope. 📖 Scripture: Luke 15:1–32 📍 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.

33 min
May 4

The Way We Walk // Chris Porter

Which Way Will We Walk? That question sits at the center of one of Jesus’ most well known stories—the Good Samaritan. In a world full of division, opinions, and “us vs. them,” Jesus offers a completely different path—one that challenges how you see people and how you choose to live. In Luke 10:25–37, Jesus is asked a simple question: “Who is my neighbor?” But instead of giving a simple answer, He tells a story that disrupts assumptions and removes every excuse we tend to make. Because for Jesus, love isn’t limited to people like you—it extends to anyone in need. This message explores what it really means to follow Jesus in everyday life—not just in belief, but in action. Because love for God is demonstrated by love for others. You’ll discover: • Why we naturally look for “wiggle room” in loving others • How Jesus redefines who your neighbor actually is • What the Good Samaritan teaches about real compassion • Why faith can feel stale when it’s not lived out • How stepping into action can bring your faith back to life It’s easy to agree with Jesus. It’s harder to actually follow Him. But the invitation is clear: “Go and do likewise.” If your faith feels stuck, distant, or just routine, this message will challenge you to step into something more real, more active, and more alive. Because the way of Jesus isn’t just something you believe—it’s a path you walk. 👉 Try this this week: When you see a need you can meet—don’t hesitate. Step in. Cross the street. Do something. 📖 Scripture: Luke 10:25–37 📍 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.

30 min
Apr 27

One Step From Jesus // Matt Johnson

One Step From Jesus is for the moment when you know Jesus is inviting you forward—but the next step feels inconvenient, uncertain, or even unreasonable. In Luke 5, Peter had every reason to say no. He was tired, frustrated, and done for the day. But one small step of obedience opened the door to an encounter that changed his life forever. The same is true for you. Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs in your faith are only one step from Jesus—one decision to trust, one act of obedience, one uncomfortable yes. You may not be able to predict what hangs in the balance of that step, but your willingness to trust Him can become the turning point in your story. You’ll discover: Why Jesus often meets you in ordinary, everyday moments How one simple act of obedience can deepen your faith What Peter’s story teaches about trust when life feels uncertain Why your next step may matter more than you think How God’s faithfulness meets your willingness to move This message is for anyone who has been hesitating on a next step with Jesus. Maybe it’s forgiveness, asking honest questions, changing priorities, trusting Him with your relationships, or finally surrendering an area of your life you’ve kept closed off. What feels like a small step today may be the beginning of something far bigger than you can see. Because when your faith takes one step toward Jesus, His faithfulness meets you there in ways you never expected. 👉 Prayer for this week: Jesus, give me the courage to take the next step You’re inviting me to take. Even if it feels unreasonable, I trust You. 📖 Scripture: Luke 5:1–11, 1 Peter 2:23–24 📍 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.

35 min
Apr 20

The Best Kind of Faith // Matt Johnson

The Best Kind of Faith starts with a question that gets personal fast: If your life is a commercial, what are you advertising? This message invites you to move beyond a faith that only believes and into the kind of faith that actually does what Jesus says. If your spiritual life has felt stagnant, routine, or disconnected, this message from Luke 3 will help you rediscover what real faith looks like. Through the bold words of John the Baptist, we see that the best kind of faith isn’t performative, comfortable, or checkbox religion—it’s active, practical, and lived out in the way you love people every day. You’ll discover: Why belief is the starting line, not the finish line How real faith shows up in practical love and generosity What keeps your faith from becoming stagnant or lifeless Why deep faith is built through deep actions, not just deep teaching The one prayer that can change how you follow Jesus this week This message is for anyone who’s been asking, “Why does my faith feel stuck?” or “How do I actually grow?” The answer may be simpler—and more challenging—than you think: ask God, “What should I do?” and then follow through. Because the best kind of faith is not the version that asks, “What’s in it for me?” It’s the kind that trusts Jesus enough to obey, even when it’s uncomfortable. That’s where growth happens. That’s where you encounter God. And that’s the kind of faith that changes the world. 👉 Prayer for this week: Heavenly Father, what should I do? I want to be ready for what You’re about to do. I don’t want to miss it. 📖 Scripture: Luke 3:1–14 📍 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.

26 min
Apr 13

How Did We Get The Bible? // Matt Johnson

How Did We Get The Bible | If you’ve ever wondered where the Bible came from—or whether Christianity really depends on “because the Bible says so”—this message helps you start in the right place: with Jesus. In this episode of Discovering Jesus, we explore the question behind so many doubts: How did we get the Bible, and can it really be trusted? The answer begins with an event, not a book. Before there was a Bible, there was the resurrection of Jesus. That moment launched a movement that changed history. Eyewitnesses wrote down what they saw, Luke carefully investigated their accounts, and centuries later those trusted first-century documents were compiled into the Bible we have today. This message will help you see: How the resurrection led to the church and eventually the Bible Why Luke’s Gospel is a carefully investigated historical account Why Christianity rises and falls on Jesus, not blind faith in a book How doubts can lead you deeper instead of pushing you away Why faith is discoverable, examinable, and investigable What it means to start your search for truth with Jesus If shallow answers have left you frustrated, this message gives you a better place to begin. Your faith doesn’t have to rest on “just believe harder.” It can begin with evidence, history, eyewitnesses, and the person of Jesus. So if you’ve ever asked How Did We Get The Bible, this conversation will help you understand why the Bible exists in the first place—and why Jesus is the reason we have it. 📖 Scripture: Luke 1:1–4 📍 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.

32 min
Apr 6

Does Easter Make Any Difference? // Matt Johnson

Does Easter Make Any Difference? If you’ve ever wondered whether the resurrection actually changes anything in your real, everyday life—you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve asked the honest question: Is it even true? And even if it is… what difference does it make when the world feels unstable and your life feels uncertain? Over the last few years, it’s felt like crisis stacked on crisis—pandemic, financial pressure, division, loss, anxiety about the future. And on top of that, maybe you’ve faced personal loss, broken relationships, lost dreams, or questions you can’t shake. So who really needs Easter? In this message, we look at the story of Thomas—often called “Doubting Thomas.” But maybe he wasn’t doubting. Maybe he was just honest. He needed to see for himself. And when he came face-to-face with the risen Jesus, everything changed. You’ll discover: • Why doubt doesn’t disqualify you • What the resurrection means in uncertain times • How Jesus brings peace in the middle of chaos • Why Easter proves you don’t have to face life alone • How you can trade unbelief for belief When Jesus appeared to His friends in the middle of their fear, His first words were simple: “Peace be with you.” That’s still His message today. If Easter is true, then Jesus is who He said He is. If Easter is true, you can trust what He promised. If Easter is true, you are not alone in your uncertainty. Life is uncertain. Jesus is not. Easter proves it. If you’re curious, skeptical, hopeful, or hanging on by a thread—this message is for you. Take a moment to consider what it would look like to let Jesus become personal to 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.

33 min
Mar 30

How To Remain Hopeful // Matt Johnson

How to remain hopeful when life feels like it’s falling apart? How to remain hopeful when what you trusted doesn’t hold—and everything feels more fragile than you expected? In Part 3 of When The World Breaks, we wrestle with a question that hits close to home: how do you maintain hope in a hopelessly broken world? At some point, all of us experience the moment when the “wall” we leaned our life against starts to crumble. A relationship doesn’t last. A career doesn’t fulfill. A dream slips through your hands. And you’re left wondering… what now? This message helps you understand why that happens—and where real hope is actually found. You’ll discover: Why the world feels more broken than we expected The “ladder and wall” picture that explains misplaced hope Why even good things can let you down What Romans 8 reveals about suffering and frustration How to anchor your hope in something that won’t collapse What it means that God is truly FOR you This isn’t about pretending everything is okay. It’s about finding a kind of hope that doesn’t disappear when life gets hard. Because the truth is—everything in this world can shift. But there is a love that never will. 👉 Try this prayer this week: “Lord, let your unfailing love be with me, even as I put my hope in you.” (Psalm 33:22) If your world feels shaky right now, this message will help you find solid ground again. 📖 Scripture: Romans 8:20–21, 31–39 | Psalm 33:22 📍 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.

34 min

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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
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2017 - 2026
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