Part One - Bryan interviews three of the founders of Influencers, Rocky Fleming, Bob Brown and Tony Elliott, members of the very first Journey group in 2001.  They talk about the first Journey group invitation, though it wasn’t even called The Journey yet, nor was Journey to the Inner Chamber written.  But Rocky simply said, “There’s more of God I want to know, and there’s more of me God wants.”  And they embarked upon a journey to understand John 15 and Abiding.  Here we are, 25 years later, reflecting on thousands of people in many cultures and languages, who have gone on this Journey to intimacy with Christ.

Bryan got to share the Journey DNA with a group of women going through Guide Mentoring.  We thought you might benefit from this discussion and hearing the questions asked.  This group was extra special as it included several new women guides from Rwanda.

Bryan interviews Scott Lawson, our Virtual Regional Director, as they talk about the increased activity in Virtual Journey Groups and the demand for more Virtual Journey Guides.  They also touch on the history of this movement and the nuances of guiding a group virtually vs. a live group.  Some of our most impactful leaders would not be part of this ministry were it not for Virtual groups.

Rocky and Bryan ring in the new year with a discussion about the value of making plans and setting goals as we enter a new year.  Is setting goals a lack of faith or is it an example of discipline?  Hear their perspective as you process your own soul and your plans for 2026.

Rocky and Bryan share thoughts about the importance of understanding why Jesus came to the earth.  He came to die.  Ever since the Garden of Eden, when intimacy with the Father was lost due to sin, God had a plan to restore that intimacy.  The plan was Jesus.  Merry Christmas, Influencers.  May this podcast help you as you “treasure up all these things in your heart” this Christmas.

Rocky and Bryan discuss Christmas and Rocky tells the story of his 11-year-old performance in the Christmas opera, “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” which is the story of a crippled boy who encounters the Three Wise Men on their pilgrimage to find Jesus and worship Him.  It opens up a discussion, not about the gift of Jesus to us, but also, what gift can we bring Him?

Bryan interviews Annie Craig, Madison Hill and Kenzie Klinkhamer, three young women in their 20’s who just completed a Hybrid Virtual Journey Group with women from New York City, Northwest Arkansas, Kansas City and Dallas.  Their experience is very inspiring and lends validity to the statistics which say 80% of Gen Z are wanting more of The Bible.  We are praying for a Discipleship revival among the next generation, and stories like this one tell us The Journey will help them.

Last week, several Influencers gathered at the Global Office for a Thanksgiving feast with Rocky, while many others joined us on Zoom.  We got to hear from our founder about the things he is seeing in the world and in the ministry and the things for which he is thankful.  He also talks about how God showed him new meaning to Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” in 2 Corinthians 12:7  Listen and give thanks with us.

Influencers is holding a Day of Giving on Tuesday, November 25th, and Bryan Craig and Les Pearsey explain the initiative and our fundraising theology and philosophy, as well as outlining some specific projects needing funds.  Please listen and pray about how you can participate.  God is inviting us to greater influence for His Kingdom.

Bryan interviews our Costa Rican Regional Director Henry Gutierrez, who talks about the upcoming Latin American Summit, November 21-23, in San Jose, Costa Rica.  Influencers men and women from multiple Latin countries will gather together for the first time for a weekend of refreshing, encouragement, soul enrichment, DNA infusion and for a global view of this movement called Influencers.  Some of our U.S. leaders will be involved in hosting the event, but we need your prayer support.