The Journey - Life, Love, & Pursuing Jesus

Episode 7 - Hope in Action

Advent begins with hope—but not a passive hope. It’s a living, breathing anticipation anchored in God’s promises. In this episode, we explore how hope moves beyond belief into action. Through Scripture and practical steps, we’ll discover how hope speaks life in our words, serves others with love, endures through trials, prays boldly with confidence, and looks forward to Christ’s return.From Isaiah’s prophecy to Paul’s encouragement, we’ll see that hope is not fragile—it’s resilient, contagious, and transformative. Advent reminds us that waiting is never wasted when it’s filled with expectation. Join us as we learn to live hope out loud this season, letting it shape our worship, service, and daily choices.

Episode 6 - On The Road

This special “on the road edition” was recorded while driving home from Houston after Thanksgiving. With the hum of the highway in the background, we shared reflections on gratitude—what it means in everyday life and how it shapes our perspective. Toward the end, our 18-year-old son Jackson joined the conversation, adding his own voice and insights to the journey. It’s a heartfelt, family-centered episode that reminds us that gratitude travels with us wherever we go.

Episode 5 - Making Prayer A Priority

Prayer isn’t optional—it’s the lifeline of our relationship with God. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to devote ourselves to prayer and how to make it a daily priority. This conversation will challenge you to stop treating prayer casually and start treating it as the essential foundation of your faith.

Episode 4 - Pressing On

In this episode, Josh and Noel dive into the powerful truth of Philippians 3:13–14 (NLT): “Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” Together, they explore what it means to: Forget what’s behind—releasing past failures, regrets, and even victories that can hold us back. Look forward with hope—trusting God’s promises even when the future feels uncertain. Press toward the prize—running the race with endurance by keeping our eyes on Jesus. Live courageous faith in action—taking practical steps of obedience, encouragement, and hope. This conversation is both challenging and encouraging, reminding us that God’s call is always forward. Yesterday’s mistakes don’t define today’s obedience. Every step of faith is a declaration of trust.

Episode 3 - Cling To The Good

In this episode, we dive into Romans 12:9 and 1 Thessalonians 5:21–22, exploring what it truly means to cling to what is good. Life’s hardships often tempt us to dwell on the negative, but Scripture calls us to fix our minds on Christ, His goodness, and His promises. Together, we’ll unpack how our thoughts shape our outlook, why gratitude and perspective matter, and how God’s strength is perfected in our weakness. You’ll hear practical ways to shift your focus—like practicing gratitude, canceling negative thoughts with God’s Word, slowing down to savor the present, surrounding yourself with positive people, and serving others. This conversation is a challenge to see the good even in the hardest seasons, remembering that God is on your side and His grace is sufficient.