In this episode Mel and Jenn share part 2 of their conversation with friend and special guest Susan Whitlow.  In episode 43 Susan shares about her returning to God and her family after years of pain, addiction and wandering. 

Here, Susan shares how her inner healing journey began with forgiveness.   Susan talks about an encounter she had with God on December 31, 2020 that changed her life forever.  She vulnerably talks about a disorder she has struggled with since she was a child and how God has delivered and healed her of this disorder.  

Some of our favorite quotes from Susan:
"With God,  you can overcome any emotion that you have ever felt with someone and you are able to forgive."
"I can live and love because I've been forgiven."
"The devil wants to destroy family. Jesus loves family. God wants to restore families."
"Going out of your comfort zone to find God is the breakthrough."

We hope you're encouraged by Susan's story of returning - and we pray that you will see a great returning of those you have been praying for!

Feel free to share with a friend who could use some encouragement today and thanks for joining us on The Journey Expressed!

In this episode, Mel and Jenn welcome friend and special guest Susan Whitlow for part 1 of a beautiful and vulnerable conversation of Susan’s journey returning to God. 

Susan‘s new found child like belief in God is sure to ignite a passion in your heart to have a deeper and more intimate relationship with Him. Susan’s story brings hope to those who are praying for prodigals to return home. 

In Part 2 Susan will share how her powerful encounter with God in December 2020 has changed every relationship in her family. She gives practical encouragement and hope to those who have struggled with depression, addiction and darkness. 

The love that Susan has received from God is tangible in this intimate conversation - you’re sure to grow in your faith as you listen to her journey. 

Feel free to share with a friend who needs truth and encouragement today!

Thanks for joining us on The Journey Expressed!

In this episode Jenn and Mel talk about the importance of recognizing Jesus's leadership in their lives.

Jenn and Mel talk about circumstances in life that can keep us from recognizing Jesus: grief, disappointment, pre-conceived ideas of how we think God should work things out. 

Mel shares about how recognizing Jesus begins with knowing scripture.  Jenn shares a personal story of recognizing Jesus's leadership through a hard and confusing season in her life.

Whether you are aware of God's guidance or need a reminder to look back over your life to see how God has "shown up", we hope you're encouraged to press in to see Jesus working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28).

Scripture mentioned:
Luke 24:13-35
Deuteronomy 4:39
Ecclesiastes 3:11
Jeremiah 24:7
Romans 1:21

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This is Part 2 of our conversation with Tim and Chris Willard about Beauty.

In this episode, they talk about how to be a beauty chaser and how they cultivate beauty in  their relationships, home, and in  their marriage.

Tim shares a story of how he received "permission granted" on the outcroppings of  the Lake District in England to pursue beauty and how in that moment he found  himself again.

Chris shares about what they affectionately called "the Oxford Rhythms" that they adopted in England and how they brought that back and still practice that in their home.

Here is how to find Chris and Tim and dive deeper into this topic:

Pre-order Tim's book:  https://amzn.to/3uaXWdH

Instagram:
Tim Willard - @timothywillard
Chris Willard - @splintersong

Websites:
Tim Willard - https://www.timothywillard.com/
Chris Willard - https://christinewillard.substack.com/subscribe 

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In this episode Mel and Jenn welcome Tim and Chris Willard - A dynamic couple whose lives are marked by beauty.  Tim and Chris are each theologians, writers, podcasters and beauty chasers.

In this conversation we learn about the source of beauty and how, as believers, permission has been granted for us to become beauty chasers ourselves.  Tim and Chris share about how beauty creates longing and how beholding the beautiful brings joy, creativity and life!

Come back for part 2 where Tim and Chris share personal and practical ways they have cultivated beauty in relationships, marriage, family and home.

Find Tim and Chris here:

Pre-order Tim's book:  https://amzn.to/3uaXWdH

Instagram:
Tim Willard - @timothywillard
Chris Willard - @splintersong

Websites:
Tim Willard - https://www.timothywillard.com/
Chris Willard - https://christinewillard.substack.com/subscribe 

Thanks for joining us on The Journey Expressed!

In this episode Jenn and Mel talk about what it means to be out of alignment with God and others and how to get realigned with God and the relationships we're in. 

Ways to get realigned in our relationship with God:

-Surrender and humility
-Intentionality & reprioritizing our time with God
-Take a break from social media
-Adoration, magnify God and remember Who God is
-Remember Truth

Ephesians 4:22-23

Alignment prayers from Ruach Journey (Sylvia Gunter):

"Take all of who I am, spirit, soul and body, and align me with all of Who You are Father, Son and Holy Spirit"

"I pray for my spirit, soul and body to stay in perfect alignment with you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit so that Your complete work may be accomplished in my whole being"

In this episode Jenn and Mel "re" visit their conversation with special guest, speaker, worship leader and revivalist Tammy Shay.  This is a re-broadcast of Episode 18 where Jenn and Mel pick up on the second part of a conversation that began in episode 17.  

Tammy shares on the book of Song of Solomon, revival and a "now" word that is sure to encourage everyone in their walk with Jesus.  The truths in this conversation are timely and timeless so whether you have heard this part of the conversation before or not, you're sure to have a new take-away that will encourage you in your faith!

Topics discussed:

Song of Solomon

• The difference between the Daughters of Jerusalem (or young maidens) and the Bride of Christ 
• North and South winds (Song of Solomon 4:16) - mature intercession for the preparation of Jesus' return
• The power of believers proclaiming who Jesus is and how to find Him

Revival

• "Revival will come with tears and death (to self)"
• Revival is not just happy - there is a cost - although joy will come!
• Only God can produce in you the repentance that produces the fruit of revival

Tammy Shay's family 

• Adoption story: https://littlethings.com/lifestyle/adoption-reaction-video
• How to cultivate revival in the home
• Importance of repentance and accountability 

"Now word" from Tammy Shay

• We want to know God but God is saying, "I want to know you!"
• Prayer

Where to find Tammy Shay Waltz:
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOxsWguOyZg
Amazon Music: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Tammy+Shay&i=digital-music&search-type=ss&ref=ntt_srch_drd_B0089BWB1S
Itunes: Tammy Shay Waltz
Spotify: Tammy Shay Waltz
Instagram: tammyshaywaltz 
Altar Global Worship: Instagram & Facebook 

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On this episode Jenn and Mel talk about The Lord's Prayer and how to re-engage the heart of God in prayer. 

Mel shares about a conference that she recently attended where Chad Dedmon taught on prayer and evangelism.  Jenn and Mel talk about the power of prayer when believers come together in agreement.  They also share stories of how God has answered specific prayers in their lives and invite listeners to share stories of how God has answered their prayers.  Feel free to email us with your prayer journey expressed:  [email protected]

Catch The Wave ministry:
https://www.catchthewaveglobal.org/

Bethel Church service referenced:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVhAc0AaecY

Thanks for joining us on The Journey Expressed! 

In this episode Mel and Jenn talk heart to heart in a spontaneous and unscripted conversation about what's going on in their lives and in the world. 

In this episode, you may laugh at (we mean with) us as we process together how to overcome times of anxiety and fear.

Jenn shares how she gets unstuck in moments of "transition" that seem overwhelming and Mel shares about a recent moment from her church where she and her husband received a prophetic word from their pastor.   You're sure to find encouragement (or maybe just a little joy and laughter) in today's very real and unscripted conversation.  

Books referenced:

Moving Beyond Anxiety by David Chadwick
Moving Beyond Anxiety: 12 Practical Strategies to Renew Your Mind: Chadwick, David: 9780736978460

Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer
Battlefield of the Mind: Winning the Battle in Your Mind: Meyer, Joyce: 8601406314177

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In this episode, Jenn and Mel continue in the “Re” Series and are back for Part 2 of their conversation on Remaining (abiding).  

We stay on our “agricultural” journey with vines, branches, trees, roots and fruit.

We start by talking about being rooted.  

Below is an article that Mel read about the biosphere and how the experiment was finding trees growing fast but toppling over with weak roots and they concluded it was because they were missing an important factor in growth…wind.

We talked about how important storms are in our lives to build perseverance and strength to endure and remain in God.

https://www.branchesandtrees.com/?tag=biosphere-2#:~:text=Over%2020%20years%20ago%20Biosphere%202%20was%20built,quickly%20than%20their%20counterparts%20out%20in%20the%20wild.

 Scripture:

Jeremiah 17:5-8- being rooted and grounded in Him

Job 14:7-9  -

Ezekiel 47:12

Fruit that Remains:

John 14:16 

Galatians 5:22-23

http://truthimmutable.com/fruit-lasts-authority-prayer/

John 12:24 
 
Fruit of the Flesh:
Galatians 5:19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

How to Remain?

Wholeheartedly surrender to Him

What does remaining require of us? 

Unoffendable heart

Matthew 14:22-33 Fixing our gaze on Him – Story of Peter walking on the water

Resources:

Book: God’s Hostage- by Andrew Brunson

 
Sermon by Robert Madu- The Reward of Remaining

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAGD90rWVO0

Drop the mic quotes from sermon:

“God will always give revelation to those who REMAIN”!  - in reference to John the disciple. John remained close to Jesus, he leaned on His
chest, he was at the foot of the cross when all the other disciples left Jesus,
he remained close to God in exile and God gifted him with revelation, this is
where we get the book of Revelation from!
      
“Quit expecting to get revelation from God when you have a
microwave hot pocket relationship with Him”
     
“You don’t find yourself by looking at yourself.  If you want
to “find yourself” you better go to the Creator who formed you.  The more
you seek Him, the more you find you.”