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Journey of Faith Messages Podcast

Journey of Faith Messages Podcast

著者： Journey of Faith
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 Welcome to Journey of Faith. In this podcast you will hear the weekly message from Journey of Faith, s multi-site church with campuses in Manhattan Beach and Torrance, CA.. キリスト教 スピリチュアリティ 社会科学 聖職・福音主義
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  • Where is God in my Friendships?

    Where is God in my Friendships?
    2026/02/09
    Why do some relationships feel life-giving while others leave us drained? We all want meaningful connection, yet we often fall into patterns that keep our relationships from growing in healthy ways. In this message, we’ll see how Jesus models both mutual care and healthy boundaries, showing us a better way to relate to one another. We’ll learn how small, intentional steps can strengthen our connections—not only for our own well-being, but in ways that shape our kids and the next generation toward healthier relationships as well. Watch Full Service Discussion Guide To view the Leader Guide for this week, click here. To view a .docx version of this guide, click here. Before you begin, spend some time together in prayer Introduction Last week, we talked about emotional milestones and how we can work through them with God; our action step was to let God guide your responses to your stressful situations. Spend some time discussing how everyone has been able to put this into practice this week. This week, we are discussing social milestones, specifically awareness, reciprocity, ownership, and boundaries. Connect What helps you feel comfortable and appreciated in your friendships? Opening We all bring different experiences and expectations into our relationships, which shape how they feel and function. Often, we carry habits, both positive and negative, that we’ve picked up along the way without even realizing it. Because of this, it can be easy to settle for connections that are one sided or inconsistent because that is what we are used to. God’s vision for our friendships, however, is that they be built on a foundation of mutual respect and individual responsibility, rather than just convenience or habit. This leads us to our main idea for this week Jesus can help us nurture healthy relationships. Unpack Read each set of verses out loud as a group, making observations as you go. Afterward discuss each of the connected questions before moving to the next set of verses: Read Colossians 3:12-14 John 15:12 Romans 12:10-13 Romans 15:2 Galatians 6:4-5 What stands out to you in the verses you just read? What do these verses show are some markers for healthy friendships? Which one of these markers do you think is the hardest for you to practice consistently in your relationships with others? Pastor Jason, during his message on Sunday talked about the idea that most healthy relationships practice reciprocity, meaning they are mutual beneficial to each other, as well as ownership, meaning each person knows and keeps track of their own responsibilities and obligations. Why do you think mutual care is important in relationships? What could make mutual care in your friendships difficult? Reflect for a moment on some of your relationships. What are some ways you could reciprocate more in your friendships? If you feel comfortable, share one relationship with your group that you need to approach with more reciprocity. How do we keep track of what our responsibilities and obligations in a relationship should be? What area of personal growth do you need to take more ownership of within your relationships? Action Step Choose one relationship and take a first step toward a healthier connection by practicing both reciprocity and ownership. This can be sending an encouraging message, checking in and listening, follow through on something you said you’d do but haven’t yet, or take responsibility for a needed conversation. This could even be that one of your relationships lacks reciprocity with you. What can you do to start a gracious conversation about this over the next week? Closing Our social health can many times be shaped by patterns we’ve learned over time in our relationships, even without realizing it. This can cause us to stick with friendships that don’t fully support or challenge us. God, however, invites us to rethink how we view our friendships to have healthier and more balanced relationships. Pray Together Pray for the Missionary Focus this week, then take prayer requests from your group and conclude your time in prayer for your group. Missionary Focus Mark and Lisa De Neui **For some of our missionaries, certain details are kept private to protect their safety and the sensitive nature of their work. Thank you for understanding as we share what we can.: Mark trains church leaders and church planters. Lisa teaches English as a Foreign Language. Prayer Requests: That their disciple making ministry would continue to grow For the local students, who are perusing an education in English, to be receptive to the receiving the word of God Spend a few minutes in prayer for Mark and Lisa Reflection Verse for the Week *Read this verse, then encourage the practice of reflection and memorization throughout ...
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    36 分
  • Where is God in My Big Feelings?

    Where is God in My Big Feelings?
    2026/02/01
    Many of us—and our kids—experience emotional highs and lows that can leave us overwhelmed, reactive, or unsure how to respond. In the first message of our new series, Milestones, we’ll see how Jesus meets us right in the heart of our emotions. We’ll learn how he can reshape our perspective, help us navigate hard moments with patience and clarity, and strengthen us to face challenges rather than run from them. Together, we’ll discover that emotional health isn’t about perfection—it’s about learning to walk with Jesus, one step at a time. Watch Full Service Discussion Guide To view the Leader Guide for this week, click here. To view a .docx version of this guide, click here. Before you begin, spend some time together in prayer Introduction Last week we finished the Unafraid Series focused on how we can have a fresh start free from fear this year. We are starting a new three-week series, Milestones, where we’ll look at three key markers of a life centered on God. This week, we are discussing emotional milestones and how they shape the way we respond to life. Connect What is one thing you do that makes you think you’re turning into your parents? How did your family handle stress that you still find yourself falling into? Opening The ways we respond to stress, pressure, and strong emotions are often shaped long before we realize it. Unhealthy emotional patterns can form over time, some we might be aware of, and others are so familiar to us that we rarely stop to examine them. These patterns influence how we respond to life. As we talk together, we’ll reflect on our own patterns and consider how God invites us to rely on him to transform how we react to the challenges of life. This leads us to our main idea for this week We can become emotionally healthy people Unpack Read each set of verses out loud as a group, making observations as you go. Afterward discuss each of the connected questions before moving to the next set of verses: Read Psalm 42:5–11 What stands out to you in these verses? The first verses we read showed the author being honest with God about their emotions. Is it easy for you to bring your emotions to God? Why might people hesitate to bring strong emotions to God? What is the benefit of reflecting with God about where we are emotionally in our lives? What might change if we slowed down and paid attention to how we’re feeling? Why do you think people have difficulty working through their emotions? What usually happens when emotions are ignored or pushed aside? Take a moment to reflect on your life recently. After reflecting, share if you feel comfortable: If someone who knows you well described how you respond under stress, what might they say? Read Psalm 62:5–8 Philippians 4:6–7 Psalm 55:22 What do these verses show about where we’re invited to place our trust when our emotions run high? How might trusting God in this way shape how we experience stress or uncertainty What tends to pull us away from trusting God when emotions rise? What practices can help you reset your perspective to rely on God in challenging or emotionally unstable times? What do these verses suggest about growth over time? Where do you see growth happening in your life right now, even if it feels slow? Action Step This week, ask God to guide your responses to your stressful situations One way to do this is to pray using Bible verses to help you honestly express how you’re feeling to God. The Book of Psalms is great for this! Evaluate how you’re feeling, find a Psalm that expresses those emotions well, then read the verses out loud to God in prayer. When you find yourself in stressful moments, first try to pause and ask God for clarity and perspective before responding. Closing The way we carry stress and respond to difficult emotions doesn’t change overnight. Some habits are obvious; others are familiar enough that we barely notice them. What matters is that we don’t have to navigate those patterns on our own. As we learn to bring our reactions, worries, and pressures to God, space opens for growth, steadiness, and a healthier way forward. This week, ask God to show you the areas in your life he’s inviting you to trust him as you respond to strong emotions. Pray Together Pray for the Missionary Focus this week, then take prayer requests from your group and conclude your time in prayer for your group. Missionary Focus Mark and Lisa De Neui **For some of our missionaries, certain details are kept private to protect their safety and the sensitive nature of their work. Thank you for understanding as we share what we can.: Mark trains church leaders and church planters. Lisa teaches English as a Foreign Language. Prayer Requests: That their disciple making ministry would continue ...
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    33 分
  • Be with God in Your Fears

    Be with God in Your Fears
    2026/01/25
    What if God doesn’t remove your fears but meets you in the middle of them? In this last message in our UNAFRAID series, we’ll look at how Jesus wrestled with deep anguish in the Garden of Gethsemane and how he found strength through honest prayer and a desire for close friends. We’ll learn that God welcomes our real emotions and rather than waiting for fear to disappear, we can step forward with God’s help and the support of others. Watch Full Service Discussion Guide To view the Leader Guide for this week, click here. To view a .docx version of this guide, click here. Before you begin, spend some time together in prayer Introduction Last week we talked about how we can face the fear of speaking the truth in love with Jesus’ help and the action step was to look for ways to speak up with honesty and grace. Discuss how everyone was able to implement this throughout their week. This week, we are discussing trusting God and the way he helps us through our fears. Connect What is one irrational fear you used to have as a kid? How did you get past that fear? Opening Sometimes the things we fear come and go, but sometimes they are very real and they stick around. God wants us to remember, however, that even when fear or worry shows up, we don’t have to face it alone. There’s a way to find a quiet strength and a sense of peace, even in the middle of things that feel uncertain or hard. Today, we’ll explore what it looks like to notice those moments, take small steps, ask for help from others, and discover the comfort and connection that God brings, even when life feels a little shaky. This leads us to our main idea for this week We can find a powerful connection with God in the midst of our fears. Unpack Read each set of verses out loud as a group, making observations as you go. Afterward discuss each of the connected questions before moving to the next set of verses: Read 1 Peter 5:7 James 5:13-16 What stands out to you about these verses? How do you act when you are going through a troubling times? How does it affect your daily life? How often do you prioritize prayer when you’re going through hardship or fear? Why do you think prayer can be overlooked during these times? Why do you think it’s important to remember that God wants to go through your troubling times with you? If you feel comfortable, share a difficult time you went through with your group. How did you see God through that process? Read 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 1 Timothy 2:1 Philippians 2:1-2 During his message on Sunday, Pastor Jason talked about the story of Jesus asking his friends to ‘stay awake’ and pray with him shortly before he was going to die. Similarly, the verses we just read together describe that we should help others when we go through difficulties. Why do you think it is important that we help and comfort others when they are going through troubles or hardships? How can you use your own experience with God comforting you to bring comfort to someone else? What are some practical ways this could help? Action Step This week, help someone going through a current fear in their life Take a moment to think of someone in your life that may need help because they are going through some kind of hardship. How can you be in prayer for them? How can you reach out to them to help them feel comforted? This could look like prayer, encouragement, hanging out, calling, serving them in some way, anything. Ask God to help you see what is most helpful and loving. Closing Sometimes fear and worry come and go, and sometimes they stick around longer than we’d like. Even in those moments, we don’t have to face them alone. God is with us through it all, and even the smallest actions can remind us that connection, courage, and comfort are always within reach, even when life feels uncertain or shaky. This week, try to look for ways you can help someone else work through a current fear in their life and seek God’s comfort as well. Pray Together Pray for the Missionary Focus this week, then take prayer requests from your group and conclude your time in prayer for your group. Missionary Focus D and J (For some of our missionaries, certain details are kept private to protect their safety and the sensitive nature of their work. Thank you for understanding as we share what we can.): D and J are building relationships with an unreached people group in Southeast Asia. Prayer Requests: For their ministry to continue to gain momentum That they would have minimal obstacles with the local government Spend a few minutes in prayer for D and J Reflection Verse for the Week *Read this verse, then encourage the practice of reflection and memorization through the week. Hebrews 4:16 “So let us come boldly to the throne of our...
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    30 分
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