Are you doing all the right things but still feel exhausted, guilty, or far from God?

This week on The Breakdown Podcast, Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor James to break down his message on Mark 2:23–28. They discuss how Jesus confronts a faith built on rules, performance, and the pressure to earn God's approval—and how God's commands were never meant to trap us, but to lead us into the life and rest found in Him.

Together, they unpack the difference between working for God's love and living from it, what it looks like to break free from performance-based faith, and why you have nothing left to prove when you're already loved by Jesus.

If following God has started to feel like a checklist, this conversation will help you rediscover the freedom, rest, and relationship Jesus offers.

Are you doing all the right things but still feel exhausted, guilty, or far from God?

In Mark 2:23–28, Jesus confronts a faith built on rules, performance, and the pressure to earn God's approval. Through His teaching about the Sabbath, He reveals that God's commands were never meant to keep us trapped—they were designed to lead us into the full life and rest found in Him.If following God has started to feel like a checklist, this message will help you understand the difference between working for God's love and living from it. Discover why you have nothing left to prove, how to break free from performance-based faith, and what it means to rest in the love and approval of Jesus.

You were created for a relationship with God—not a religious transaction. Stop trying to earn what Jesus has already given you.

Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.

https://journeyconnect.org

Website: https://journeyconnect.org

Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/

To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving

If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona

Do you have people who would carry you when life gets heavy?

This week on The Breakdown Podcast, Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor James to break down the message "You Weren't Meant to Do Life Alone" rooted in Mark 2:1–12. Their conversation explores why God never intended us to follow Jesus alone and how Christian community can strengthen our faith, help us through difficult seasons, and point us back to the hope found in Jesus.

They unpack what it looks like to have people who will carry you when life feels heavy, why faith grows when we walk together, and how we can become the kind of friends who are willing to carry others toward Jesus.

If you've ever felt lonely, isolated, or spiritually stuck, this conversation will remind you that you were never meant to do this alone—and that the right community can help you take your next step toward Christ.

Do you have people who would carry you when life gets heavy?

In this message from Mark 2:1-12, we discover that God never intended us to follow Jesus alone. Through the story of four friends who carried a paralyzed man to Jesus, we see how Christian community strengthens our faith, helps us find healing, and points us to the hope only Jesus can give.

If you've ever felt lonely, isolated, spiritually stuck, or wondered whether you really need other people in your walk with God, this message will encourage you to take your next step. Learn why biblical community matters, how faith grows when we walk together, and what happens when people are willing to carry one another to Jesus.

Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.

https://journeyconnect.org

Website: https://journeyconnect.org

Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/

To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving

If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our newest location, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona

Are you waiting on God… or is God waiting on you?

This week on The Breakdown Podcast, Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor James to break down the message "Waiting on God?" rooted in Joshua 3:1–17, Joshua 1:9, and 2 Corinthians 5:7. Their conversation explores the moment the Israelites stood at the edge of the Jordan River—with a promise in front of them and a decision to make—and how God often calls us to take a step of faith before He reveals the way.

They discuss what it looks like to trust God when you feel stuck, how faith requires movement, and why obedience often comes before clarity. If you've been caught between where you are and where God is leading you, this conversation will encourage you to step forward with confidence, even when you can't see the full picture.

Are you waiting on God... or is God waiting on you?

In "Waiting on God?' Pastor James shows us how the Israelites stood at the edge of the Jordan River with a promise in front of them and a decision to make. Discover how God often calls us to take a step of faith before He reveals the way. If you've been feeling stuck between where you are and where God is leading you, this message will encourage you to trust Him and move forward.

Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.

https://journeyconnect.org

Website: https://journeyconnect.org

Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/

To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving

If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona

What do you do when following God leaves you feeling exhausted?

This week on The Breakdown Podcast, Matthew Rhoads sat down with Pastor James to talk through the message "When Following God Wears You Out," based on Psalm 84:1–12, Isaiah 40:29–31, John 15:5, Philippians 4:13, and Romans 8:11. Their conversation centers on the reality that spiritual fatigue is real—but so is God's strength.

They unpack how lasting strength doesn't come from trying harder or pushing through on your own, but from staying connected to God. Through these passages, they explore what it looks like to keep moving forward in difficult seasons, how to rely on God's power instead of your own, and why abiding in Jesus changes everything.

If you've been feeling worn down, discouraged, or close to giving up, this conversation will remind you that God meets you in your weakness and renews your strength as you stay close to Him.

What do you do when following God leaves you feeling exhausted?

In "When Following God Wears You Out," Pastor James reminds us that lasting strength doesn't come from trying harder. It comes from staying close to God. Discover how to find renewed strength, keep moving forward through difficult seasons, and trust that God is with you every step of the journey.

Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.

https://journeyconnect.org

Website: https://journeyconnect.org

Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/

To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving

If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona

What song is playing in your mind?

This week on The Breakdown Podcast, we sat down with Pastor John to break down his message "A Better Song." We talk about how comparison can quietly shape the way we see ourselves, others, and God—leaving us stuck in envy, bitterness, and discontentment.

Together, we unpack how lifting our eyes to Jesus leads to humility, gratitude, surrender, and lasting contentment—even when life doesn't feel fair. God has a better song for your life, and it begins when you stop chasing comparison and start trusting His goodness.

If you've been struggling with comparison or feeling like your life doesn't measure up, this conversation will help you find freedom and rediscover the joy of following Jesus.

What song is playing in your mind?

In "A Better Song," Pastor John shows us how comparison can leave you feeling stuck in envy, bitterness, and discontentment, but God has a better song for your life. Discover how lifting your eyes to Jesus leads to humility, gratitude, surrender, and lasting contentment, even when life doesn't seem fair.

Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida.

https://journeyconnect.org

Website: https://journeyconnect.org

Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeyconnect Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect/

To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/giving

If you're in the Daytona Beach area and want to learn more about our upcoming launch, go to https://journeyconnect.org/daytona