The Journey Podcast

14/11/2023

S3, E36 - Rhonda
Peace like a River

Rhonda’s life was anything but peaceful. As a child she didn’t have a father or a stable home. She experienced ongoing sexual abuse and neglect until she was finally removed from her home. Her childhood experiences led her to poor choices as a young adult, numerous abortions and physical abuse. It wasn’t until she saw the terror in her young son’s eyes that the Light of the World finally broke through the darkness and she cried out to Jesus. He rescued her that day and put her feet on solid ground.

Rhonda has lived off the Word of God ever since. It is the very breath she breathes and His supernatural joy radiates through her eyes. She has used her experiences to reach out to others still in the darkness by teaching women’s Bible studies and leading abortion recovery groups.

**The enemy has been hard at work to stop this story from getting to you. Thank you for your patience with the minor audio difficulties in this episode. I’m confident you’ll be blessed to hear her story!

She has also written several books and Bible studies as an overflow of her experience with our great God and His overwhelming love. You can find links in the comments.

Listen here:

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-journey-podcast/id1519924175?mt=2&ls=1

Web + other platforms:
https://www.thejourneypodcastwithcarey.com/36-rhonda-usa-peace-like-a-river/

23/10/2023

What a surprise! The Journey Podcast has been listed as #18 for testimony podcasts by Feedspot.

I am constantly amazed at how God has taken our little offering of praise and spread it around the world. Thank you, Jesus, for using this platform for your glory!

Best Testimony Podcasts to Listen to ⋅ 1. Short God Testimonies and Stories ⋅ 2. VOMRadio ⋅ 3. Prayer Closet Podcast ⋅ 4. At The Table ⋅ 5. My New Life Story ⋅ 6. Fan the Flame Podcast

12/05/2023

I've seen wonders that only you could do
I've seen miracles that only you could prove
Victory on victory
Oh, you've been so good to me

I've got so much history of how good you are
You've been the guiding light in me right through the dark
Whatever giants I may face, I don't have to be afraid
'Cause I've got so much history of how good you are

~Chris Tomlin
"History"

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08/05/2023

When the Holy Spirit fell in Acts, the apostles were given the supernatural gift of speaking and understanding foreign languages. Their assignment was clear...GO!

God's good news is for ALL people, ALL tribes, ALL languages everywhere. Our assignment hasn't changed!

Explore the three seasons of the Journey Podcast to hear women's stories of how Jesus has changed their lives. They represent all six continents (no contacts in Antarctica yet). Their details are different, but the thread of Jesus' redemption is the same!

https://www.thejourneypodcastwithcarey.com/

04/05/2023

Don't forget to tell somebody today about a great thing God has done for you!!!

01/05/2023

God is the giver of life. Period.

Hear more of our story on S3, E35:
https://www.thejourneypodcastwithcarey.com/35-carey-when-god-says-no/

21/04/2023

S3, E35 - Carey
When God says “no”
Jackson’s birth story

We were finally expecting our second baby. Jackson’s pregnancy proved to be the most challenging on my body, but his delivery changed us forever. Sometimes what we want and what we beg God for is not in our best interest. In this instance, His answer of “no” was the most loving and powerful gift He could have given us.

🎧 Listen here:

Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-journey-podcast/id1519924175?i=1000609758663

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https://www.thejourneypodcastwithcarey.com/35-carey-when-god-says-no/

10/04/2023

Jessica's life verse.

Listen to episode 34 to hear why...

https://www.thejourneypodcastwithcarey.com/34-jessica-usa-beauty-from-ashes/

06/04/2023

And oh what a beautiful story He's written in Jessica's life!

Hear more in episode 34:
https://www.thejourneypodcastwithcarey.com/34-jessica-usa-beauty-from-ashes/

16/03/2023

S3, E34: Jessica - USA
Beauty from ashes

Jessica was raised in Texas and walked through so many difficulties before she ever reached adulthood: abuse, death of her siblings and foster care. Her story is one of brokenness, pain and a big ole mess. The Lord taught her how to bring the broken pieces into the light and He has faithfully restored great beauty from the ashes.

🎧 here:

Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-journey-podcast/id1519924175?i=1000604437917

Web + other platforms:

https://www.thejourneypodcastwithcarey.com/34-jessica-usa-beauty-from-ashes/

09/03/2023

What a promise...a promise I can build my life on!

06/03/2023

For YEARS I was super intimidated to study the Bible for myself. Erin introduced me to these simple questions and it changed EVERYTHING!

Hear more:
https://www.thejourneypodcastwithcarey.com/33-erin-usa-feasting-on-truth/

04/03/2023

Scars and struggles on the way
But with joy our hearts can say
Never once did we ever walk alone

Carried by Your constant grace
Held within Your perfect peace
Never once, no, we never walk alone

Never once did You leave us on our own
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
Every step we are breathing in Your grace
Evermore we'll be breathing out Your praise
You are faithful, God, You are faithful


"Never Once"

02/03/2023

Erin has made it her mission to help women overcome their obstacles to studying God’s Word. Her new book shares her own journey, addresses many of the common pitfalls that tangle us up and offers wise direction for getting started.

Hear her story here:

https://www.thejourneypodcastwithcarey.com/33-erin-usa-feasting-on-truth/

And check out her teachings, journals and her new book here:

https://feastingontruth.com

23/02/2023

S3, E33 - Erin
Feasting on Truth

Erin was raised in a Christian home and up until her mid-30s, she lived a “pretty good life.” She claims that one of her strengths is positivity and up until that point she “had been able to “positivity” my way through things.”

It wasn’t until her family faced a lengthy health crisis that she started to question what she’d always believed about God.

At a conference, she heard Jen Wilkin make a statement that rocked her world. “We cannot be content being curators of other people’s opinions about a book we can’t be bothered to read ourselves.”

These questions drove her to the Bible in search of Truth. The search transformed her and birthed a new hunger for God’s Word. She has since spent her days helping other women discover and be confident in the Truth by teaching them how to study the Bible on their own.

When the pandemic hit, women reached out to her for Bible teaching and community. She never thought online Bible study would work, but it has flourished and Feasting on Truth was born. Most recently she released a new book that shares her story and helps others overcome their obstacles in studying the Word.

Our conversation is rich with stories, tips, wisdom, encouragement and we even dip into buzz words like desconstruction, false teachers and cancel culture.

Erin has been instrumental in the last few years to help and encourage me to lean into the Holy Spirit’s teaching to discover Truth for myself. I will never be the same, and I am forever grateful.

{links to Erin’s work in the comments}

🎧 Listen here:

Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-journey-podcast/id1519924175?i=1000601217957

Web + other platforms:

https://www.thejourneypodcastwithcarey.com/33-erin-usa-feasting-on-truth/

20/02/2023

A window into life in the "little house"

We had just moved from Tennessee to Mobile and were told to "possess the land." Our first born was 2 years old and Nathan started his Masters in Theology. Life was sweet and simple.

Hear more in S3, E32
https://www.thejourneypodcastwithcarey.com/32-carey-life-in-the-little-house/

10/02/2023

"A personal testimony is our secret weapon, and that's why the enemy wants us to keep our testimony a secret. It's not a testimony if we don't share it with others. If we don't share our testimonies we are robbing God of the glory He deserves. And we aren't just holding out on God; we are holding out on those who need to hear it."

Draw the Circle
Mark Batterson

07/02/2023

S3, E32
Carey - Life in the “little house”

We left Knoxville, Tennessee and pulled into Saraland, Alabama right on time for Nathan to start work and start school. We didn’t want to be there, but were convinced these were the Lord’s plans.

Once we arrived, He echoed His instructions to Joshua, “possess the land.” This meant, “I need you to be here. I need you to be all in at this place and this time. Make this your home and love the people that are right around you. Don’t look back to the past or worry about the future, but live fully in this moment.”

Thirteen years later, I cannot believe how many times God has brought me back to this concept. Man, He sure knows what He’s doing!

🎧 Listen here:

Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-journey-podcast/id1519924175?i=1000598284369

Web + Other platforms:

https://www.thejourneypodcastwithcarey.com/32-carey-life-in-the-little-house/

03/02/2023

This is why biographies are my FAVORITE! God is positively THE best author! Are you letting Him write your story?

🎶
I'm an empty page
I'm an open book
Write Your story on my heart
Come on and make Your mark
Author of my hope
Maker of the stars
Let me be Your work of art
Won't You write Your story on my heart
🎵

"Write your story"
Francesca Battistelli

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecV1NHmELuA

31/01/2023

Come have a listen and see how that turned out for her...

https://www.thejourneypodcastwithcarey.com/31-lydia-usa-was-lost-but-now-is-found/

26/01/2023

Moses had his FIL he could go to. He shared the ups and downs and Jethro celebrated it all with him. What a gift!

Who do you have in your world that you can share the highs and lows of your journey with?

24/01/2023

S3, E31
Lydia - USA
Once was lost, but now is found

Lydia grew up in a single-parent home. Her Grandma took her to church from time to time, but nothing really stuck. While she was in college, she was invited to a Bible study. With the lure of promised snacks, she decided to go. She spent years hearing the Gospel and asking hard questions, but she continued to faithfully show up each week. God had given her a mentor who patiently walked the long path with her.

After she finally decided to trust Jesus as her Savior, she walked through a season of tragedy and loss and it challenged her new, fragile faith. She stuck with Jesus and found that His presence is more than enough. Today she is thriving and is full of joy as she shares the love of Jesus at her workplace, within her family and as she faithfully serves her local church.

🎧 Listen here:

Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-journey-podcast/id1519924175?i=1000596011053

Web:

https://www.thejourneypodcastwithcarey.com/31-lydia-usa-was-lost-but-now-is-found/

18/11/2022

In episode 30, we met Lisa, a mom who walked her husband through three rounds of cancer diagnosis. In that difficult season, she learned a lot about sharing the process with her young children and she's made this wisdom available to you.

For parents going through treatment, Lisa advises to try to include your child in the process. In fact, she’s written a book to help parents tell young children about a cancer diagnosis. I can only imagine how helpful it would be to have an experienced friend help you find the words for that discussion.

Her book, When (fill in the blank) is sick, shares valuable information such as what is cancer, how to be a helper, things this time can be used for, and how to focus on the Lord instead of our problems.

Thank you, Lisa, for sharing your heart and hard-earned Truths with the world.

You can find it on Amazon here:

When (fill in the blank) is Sick: a child's guide to learning that someone they love has cancer

15/11/2022

S3 Episode 30: Lisa - USA
The power of thanksgiving...even through cancer

Lisa and Stephen grew up together and later got married. When their two boys were toddlers in June 2012, the first cancer diagnosis came in. Stephen said, “We’re about to figure out if we truly believe what we say we believe.”

In the beginning, Lisa said she “tried to keep praise music going, so my focus would be on Him and not all the bad stuff going on. I truly think that’s how we got through it. We focused on God and who He is and not on our situation.”

One day she claimed Philippians 4:6-7.
“do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

She prayed about their situation and was frustrated that her heart still felt heavy. She read it again and realized she’d missed an important step…“with thanksgiving.”

She said, “Once I turned to God and listed so many things that I was thankful for, my perspective changed a lot and He took the anxiety away and the fear away.”





Listen here:

Apple Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-journey-podcast/id1519924175?i=1000586268363

Web + other platforms:
https://www.thejourneypodcastwithcarey.com/30-lisa-usa-the-power-of-thanksgiving-even-through-cancer/

11/11/2022

Don't forget that your story has great power, too.

10/11/2022

This makes my hearts SING!! I can’t wait to read it!!

10/11/2022

You know I LOVE a good Jesus story. Turns out the interwebs is loaded with them! I'm excited to share a few of my favorites over the coming months.

First up...I am second.

I know I'm late to the party and these guys have been making White Chair productions for a while, but MAN, these stories are encouraging!

"Today we still tell those raw and real stories through more than 140 films on our site. But we’ve also gone beyond the short film format through full-length documentaries, mini series, and even books. These are the stories as told by athletes, musicians, business leaders, addicts, survivors, and your next-door neighbor. These stories are from people like you."

https://www.iamsecond.com/

No matter who you are, this place is for you With over 150 short films and a library of resources, we think you’ll find a story like yours. Here you will find unwavering hope, the kind that can change your life, restore your relationships and mend your community. join the community

07/11/2022

🎵🎶
I see the evidence of Your goodness
I see Your promises in fulfillment
All over my life, all over my life

So why should I fear?
The evidence is here

"Evidence"
Josh Baldwin
🎶🎵

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6jD7N1HvbI

03/11/2022

Oh Jesus, I ask that you would guide my words. Would they be words of life that build up and encourage and always sing your praise!

01/11/2022

After a long break, The Journey Podcast is back! Season 3 has launched with a quick discussion regarding the foundation of all of our episodes...the Gospel of Jesus!

I hope this episode is an encouragement to you and also serves as a tool to help you share Jesus with those around you.

Much love,
Carey

Apple podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/29-foundations/id1519924175?i=1000584606753

Web:
https://www.thejourneypodcastwithcarey.com/29-foundations/