Journey NOW

Thirty years ago, William and Ebralie Mwizerwa escaped the Rwanda genocide. After years in refugee camps, William--and eventually the whole family--made it to America as protected refugees.

Today, their Legacy Mission Village faith-based organization helps other refugees and immigrants transition to U.S. life, with tutoring for kids, citizenship and English classes and other vital services.

On this special bonus episode of NOW, William and Ebralie share their story with Suzie Lind and Grant Opperman and describe how the Journey community can volunteer to come alongside this vulnerable group of people.

We're proud to partner with Legacy as our newest Serve partner organization.

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To learn more or to volunteer ask the Journey team or visit the Legacy website: https://www.legacymissionvillage.org/

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Special guest Taylor Epps and recurring guest star Rob Gonzalez join NOW regulars Tim Timmons and Suzie Lind. Now an award-winning producer and part of our Journey community, Epps shares her story growing up in a bi-racial family, advocating for others and growing in her own faith.

Then, the panel turns to this Sunday's final conversation on Ephesians and asks what it means to be a spirit-filled church.

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00:45 Do Tell, Taylor

25:16 Ephesians Discussion Begins

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We’re at the end of three weeks exploring what Paul does (and doesn’t) say as he describes the Church in Ephesians 5: Submit to one another and upend the Roman household codes. This week, we look at what it means to be the “head” in a relationship. Special guest  Layla Shahmohammadi joins Mike Erre, Tim Timmons and Suzie Lind for the conversation.

TIMESTAMPS

01:37 Worshipping The Calves

03:24 Say My Name

04:34 Seth Erre Mention

06:15 Lunalay

08:46 … Speaking of Squatting, Content Begins

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You’re just gonna have to listen if you want this week’s title to make sense. (Or skip to the timestamp below.) After the introductory idiocy, though, our fab gabbers—Kevin Dixon, Tim Timmons, Mike Erre and Suzie Lind—unpack Sunday's discussion of Roman household code that Paul contrasts with Jesus' vision for the Church in Ephesians 5. 

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

00:45 Just so you know this is all being recorded

01:10 Seth Erre, Brad Erre shoutouts

01:20 Driving the YouTubes 

05:18 Thong of angels 

10:08 Justyfied 

16:20 Bearing witness for image bearers

25:30 Content begins

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On Sunday, we talked about Jesus' church as a community of mutual submission—and how the original grammar of Ephesians 5 isn't teaching about marriage roles. This week's panel of Kevin Dixon, Tim Timmons, Mike Erre and Suzie Lind respond to listener questions on studying the Bible in translation and living out mutual deference in our family roles.

TIMESTAMPS

01:46 What The Kids Are Calling It These Days

4:36 Seth Erre Shoutout

6:27 Banter Haters

10:52 Lost In Translation

14:40 First Attempt At Pivoting To Content

16:12 A Plumline Digression

17:24 And We're Back With Content For Real This Time

22:05 In A World…

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Kevin Dixon said it: "Never will I ever. Ever. EVER. start another building project at Journey." So, he's got some splainin' to do with Suzie Lind and Grant Opperman as he shares his new idea for a new youth / multipurpose building, a welcome piazza and additional fund raising for debt reduction.

Crazy smart? Or just crazy? You be the judge.

Kidding aside, Journey's plan helps us live into Jesus' values of hospitality, inclusiveness and engagement with the community. Learn more and consider pledging on Journey's website at journeytn.com/buildingourhospitality.

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After Sunday's discussion of the Holy Spirit as part of a trinity, a listener asks: What about that old illustration that God is like water in three forms—ice, liquid and vapor? Is that good theology or not? Another listener adds: Why does God seem so different in different parts of the Bible? Take a long, cool drink with us as Tim Timmons, Suzie Lind, Kevin Dixon and Mike Erre explain the mystery of God in 42 minutes.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

01:29 Hats and Tatts

04:38 Edwin Entr’acte

05:38 And We’re Back

06:16 We Stand On Business

08:52 Speaking of Trumpets, Jesus Talk Enters With Fanfare

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On Easter, we thought about a resurrection that means so much more than just a ticket to heaven some day. But, even if Jesus is the restoration of all things, why did He have to die? Why did he have to suffer in the way that he did? And, who really gets saved? Kevin Dixon, Mike Erre and Suzie Lind rise up with some thoughts on this week's podcast.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

00:55 It's My Birthday And I'll Podcast If I Wanna

04:30 He Is Risen. And Everything Hurts.

04:57 The Wiggles

15:08 Content Has Risen Indeed

39:12 Chips Don't Lie

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Our Sunday conversations about being filled with the fullness of the Spirit led a listener to ask: "What does it mean to 'grieve the spirit?' " Suzie Lind, Tim Timmons, Mike Erre and Kevin Dixon engage in some deep B.S. (Bible Study) to explore rebellion against the Spirit of God.

TIMESTAMPS

Babble shifts to Bible study at approximately 12:13 after several failed attempts.

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In this weekend’s gathering, someone asked this question: “If Hell weren’t real, what would be so compelling about following Jesus?" Suzie Lind, Tim Timmons, Mike Erre and Kevin Dixon imagine there’s no heaven and share the reasons they would still choose a Jesus-centered life.

But first: There’s a place in the middle of our back that needs some lotion.…

NOTE: Producer Edwin sent this file from his China trip, and it repeats at the end. He’s not here, and we have to post, so just stop listening when it gets repetitive. We’re sure you’re used to that.

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