Behind the Songs, the Church, and the Secret Place — with Martin Smith

Prophetic Rumblings

In this week’s episode of Confessions of a Pastor, Pastor Keith and Kara sit down to discuss the spiritual "rumblings" currently shaking Journey Church and the state of Oregon. They pull back the curtain on a series of consistent prophetic words—from the Niagara Fall of God’s glory to the redigging of ancient wells—that suggest something massive is breaking through the surface of our region. Together, they dive into the "weirdness" of the Kingdom, reflecting on how God is using the most unlikely voices, including a generation of children and teenagers, to lead the charge. They also get relentlessly real about the pushback that comes with spiritual momentum. From local opposition to personal attacks, they share the "miseries and miracles" of staying obedient when the enemy starts making noise. If you’ve been sensing a shift in the atmosphere or feeling the tension of the "midnight hour" in your own life, this episode is for you. It’s a call to lift your voice, redig your wells, and prepare for the fountains of renewal that are starting to flow. Join us as we lean into the promise that Central Oregon shall be saved.

Staff Stories

In this week’s episode of Confessions of a Pastor, Pastor Keith sits down with several members of the Journey Church staff team to share powerful stories of transformation at Journey Church. From unexpected healing to women leaving their homosexual lifestyle to pursue a relationship with Jesus, God is moving! Through honest conversations and personal testimonies, you'll hear how God's faithfulness has shaped their journeys and continues to impact the people at Journey Church. Whether you're looking for encouragement, hoping to strengthen your faith, or simply love hearing stories of what God is doing, this episode is filled with hope, authenticity, and reminders of His transforming power. Join us as we celebrate the stories that point to a God who changes lives and continues to write beautiful testimonies every day.

The Kingdom Isn't Quiet

In this week's episode of Confessions of a Pastor, Pastor Keith and Kara take us behind the scenes of the spiritual and physical movement happening at Journey Church in Bend. Building on the themes of spiritual warfare and the "weirdness" of the Kingdom, they dive into the idea that God's work is rarely silent or subtle when it begins to break through. They share raw, unfiltered stories about the tension between the "miseries and miracles" of ministry, reflecting on how the Kingdom of God isn't a quiet suggestion, but a powerful force that often disrupts our comfort to bring about true transformation. Whether you’re navigating your own season of spiritual battle or looking for perspective on how God is moving in the Church today, this episode is a relentlessly real reminder that the Kingdom is moving, and it’s anything but quiet.

The F word, and its Kingdom Impact

In this week’s episode of Confessions of a Pastor, Pastor Keith and Kara go deep into the one thing that can hijack our faith faster than anything else: unforgiveness. We often talk about the Kingdom of God, but we forget that the Kingdom is restricted in our lives if we’re still holding on to the debts of our past. Keith and Kara have an honest, unfiltered conversation about the heavy weight of resentment and the "weirdness" that happens in our souls when we choose bitterness over breakthrough. They share raw stories from their own journey, times when reconciliation felt impossible, and times the cost of staying offended was too high. If you’ve been struggling to let go, or if you're wondering how to navigate the messy process of biblical reconciliation in a world that thrives on "cancel culture," this episode is for you.

Idols, Deliverance and the Glory of God

In this week’s episode of Confessions of a Pastor, Pastor Keith is joined by Pastor Kara for an honest and heartfelt conversation about the season we’re living in, how their personal lives often mirror what God is doing in the Church, and Easter at Journey Church! Together, they reflect on the realities of today’s world—the tension, the hope, and the invitation to stay rooted in Jesus through it all. They share openly about how God has been moving in their own lives, and how those same themes are often reflected in the life of the Church as a whole. This episode is real, encouraging, and full of perspective for anyone navigating our current culture or longing for deeper faith!