In this kickoff to This Is Why I Sing, Pastor Chris reminds us that gratitude is the seed of worship. From King David’s Psalm 103 to the midnight praise of Paul and Silas, this message will help you shift your perspective from problems to promises and rediscover your reason to sing.
You’ll laugh, you’ll be challenged, and you’ll be reminded that worship isn’t about having it all together—it’s about remembering that God’s been good all along.

🎵 “After everything I’ve lived through, I still have a reason to sing.”

This week, Pastor Kim takes us into The Garden of Reversal — where darkness meets dawn and shame gives way to grace. Through the story of Mary Magdalene, we discover that forgiveness isn’t just about what we’re freed from — it’s about what we’re freed for.
In this powerful message, you’ll see how the resurrection didn’t just change history — it changes our story.

When Jesus calls your name, everything shifts.

You are chosen in the dark, transformed by staying, and sent by name.

✨ Experience the moment when the grave became a garden, and hear how Jesus still turns darkness into light today.

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This week, Pastor Rob unpacks the powerful parable of the unforgiving servant (Matthew 18:21–35) and shows us that forgiveness isn’t about forgetting — it’s about freedom.

Through five thought-provoking questions, we’re invited to look honestly at our hearts and how we handle offense:1️⃣ Does God keep score?

2️⃣ Why does God frame forgiveness in terms of debt?

3️⃣ What is the unpayable debt we owe God?

4️⃣ How should we respond when that debt is wiped clean?

5️⃣ What does it mean to be “delivered to the torturers” until repayment?

Pastor Rob reminds us that forgiveness is not condoning, tolerating, or reconciling without accountability. Instead, forgiveness is freedom—freedom from keeping accounts, from bitterness, and from the cycle of being an offended offender.

💡 Learn how releasing others from their debt sets you free to live as a forgiven forgiver.

This week, Pastor Kim Hoyt brings a powerful follow-up to Run Your Race with a message called “What’s In Your Hand?” From Moses’ staff in Exodus 4 to the moments we hold on too tightly in our own lives, Pastor Kim reminds us that God never asks for what we don’t have—He asks for what we’re already holding.

When we surrender what’s in our hand, God releases what’s in His. In this message, you’ll discover:
💡 How to recognize what God’s already placed in your life
💪 Why surrender is the key that unlocks God’s power
🤝 What it means to partner with God in purpose

What feels ordinary in your hand might just become extraordinary in His.

🎧 Tune in and be reminded—the miracle always begins with something surrendered.

In this week’s message, Pastor Chris Hoyt reminds us that God never called us to run someone else’s race. Using humor, personal stories, and the powerful words of Hebrews 12:1–2, Pastor Chris unpacks three keys to finishing strong: Freedom fuels speed, calling kills comparison, and focus fuels endurance.
If you’ve ever felt worn out trying to keep up with someone else’s pace, this message will help you lay down the weights, stay in your lane, and fix your eyes on Jesus—the One who started and will finish your faith.

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When Hurt Meets Hope – Week 4: Hope in the World

Pastor Kim Hoyt closes out our When Hurt Meets Hope series with a powerful reminder that the hope of Jesus isn’t just for us—it’s for the whole world. Drawing from Revelation 21 and the Japanese art of kintsugi, we see how God doesn’t erase our cracks but fills them with His glory.

In this message, you’ll discover:

• Why the world’s brokenness is not the end of the story.

• How Jesus is actively making all things new.

• What it means to live as agents of hope through repentance and restoration.

Hope isn’t just something we talk about—it’s something we live out. Your cracks, your story, your scars are the very proof of God’s redemption.

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This week on The Journey Church Podcast, Pastor Chris Hoyt shares a powerful anniversary message titled “Hope in the Church.”
Drawing from Ephesians 2 and Acts 2, we celebrate six years of God’s faithfulness and discover how the church is more than a building—it’s God’s masterpiece, one new family, and the place where life truly flourishes.
Through stories, Scripture, and a little bit of ‘90s sitcom nostalgia, you’ll be reminded that the church isn’t a museum for the perfect but a hospital for the broken—a family where hurt people find hope.

Episode Title: Hope in the Waiting | When Hurt Meets Hope – Week 2

Waiting can feel like punishment—like God has forgotten your name. But what if the very place you feel stuck is the place God is shaping you? In this message, Pastor Kim unpacks the story of Joseph and reminds us that waiting seasons aren’t wasted seasons.

Discover how God turns confinement into preparation, how His presence transforms the waiting, and how your delay can lead to destiny. If you’ve ever felt forgotten, stuck, or weary in the wait—this message will speak directly to your heart.

Key Quote: “Joseph thought he was buried in a dungeon, but really, he was planted in the palace’s backyard.”

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