Confessions Of A Pastor

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!

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

In this week’s episode of Confessions of a Pastor, Keith sits down with worship leader and songwriter Martin Smith for an honest and inspiring conversation about the global Church, the stories behind some of the songs that have shaped worship around the world, and what it really looks like to steward a lifelong relationship with Jesus. Martin shares the heart and moments that led to writing some of his most well-known songs, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how worship is often born out of real encounters with God, seasons of faith, and deep personal devotion. Together they also talk about the beauty and complexity of the worldwide Church — how God is moving across nations, what unity in the Body of Christ can look like, and why intimacy with Jesus must remain the foundation of it all. This episode is full of wisdom, stories, and encouragement for anyone who loves worship, cares about the Church, or simply wants to grow deeper in their walk with Jesus.

Two Kingdoms At War!

In this episode of Confessions of a Pastor, Pastors Keith and Kara talk about the recent wins, spiritual battles and weirdness that comes with pastoring a church full of people!