Journey Community Church La Mesa, California

John Lynch is a national speaker with the Truefaced team and co-writer of The Cure and TrueFaced the book. In addition to speaking nationally with the Truefaced team since 1997, John has authored On My Worst Day and co-authored a number of books and resources with Truefaced, including the bestseller The Cure and the popular TrueFaced Two Roads audio-video message. John served for 27 years as teaching pastor at Open Door Fellowship in Phoenix, Arizona before working full time at Truefaced. John used his love for writing and performing as the co-founder and playwright for Sharkey Productions, a theater troupe focused on Gospel-anchored theater productions for those still seeking Jesus. John and his wife Stacey have three grown children and three grandchildren. __________________ If you call Journey your home, you can give here as an act of worship. If you'd like to invest in Journey's mission to reach those in our community and around the world then join us by giving in the Journey app or on our website at ht

Mark Oestreicher is a Journey regular and a partner in The Youth Cartel, providing resources, training and coaching for church youth workers. Marko has been involved in church ministry his whole life, particularly with teenagers and youth workers. Marko has had a broad experience working in churches in roles ranging from Junior High Pastor to Executive Pastor. For 11 years, Marko was at Youth Specialties in San Diego, an organization that trains and equips church youth workers – the last 8 of those years as president. Concurrently, Marko was also a part of the leadership team of Zondervan (Grand Rapids, MI). Marko has authored or contributed to more than 70 books, including the much-talked-about Youth Ministry 3.0, and Hopecasting: Finding, Keeping and Sharing the Things Unseen. Marko is a partner in The Youth Cartel, providing resources, training and coaching for church youth workers. Marko’s blog: www.whyismarko.com. Marko has been married to Jeannie for 31 years, and has young adult and teenage children

Dave Schmelzer is the executive director of Blue Ocean Faith, an innovative network that dreams together of seeing an experience of Jesus thrive in non-traditional settings. With his wife, Grace, he founded and pastored a large church in Cambridge, MA and has written several books, including Not the Religious Type: Confessions of a Turncoat Atheist. He podcasts (at Blue Ocean World), produces short spirituality videos for new audiences, and will shortly begin blogging, all of which can be found at blueoceanfaith.org or at Blue Ocean Faith's Facebook page. __________________ If you call Journey your home, you can give here as an act of worship. If you'd like to invest in Journey's mission to reach those in our community and around the world then join us by giving in the Journey app or on our website at https://journeycommunitychurch.com/giving.

The Swells, The Swells We are all called for more, but sometimes we just don’t realize it yet. Join us as we learn to jump out of the boat. Jarred first started going to Journey when he was in Junior High, which is funny that he would end up leading the same area. As the Junior High Director, Jarred loves to embrace Junior High in all its weirdness. If you enter the Riptide room, it will be hard to find Jarred, because he is about the same size as the junior highers he leads, plus he has never been able to grow a beard. Jarred has an intense passion for all people to interact with God in an experiential life changing way. He desires for all people to be seen and known by reminding them of who they were created to be. He loves seeing the potential in people and believes that God wants to use us at every stage of their journey… even when their voice is cracking. __________________ If you call Journey your home, you can give here as an act of worship. If you'd like to invest in Journey's mission to reach thos

Beautiful boy is a story about all of us. Ed offers three perspectives that can keep us from destructive addictions of every kind. Series: Movies have a way of communicating unlike any other art form. In them, we find powerful stories of the human experience—an experience marked by intersection with the divine. Whether filmmakers know it or not, God’s fingerprints can be found all over their stories. We’ll take some of the most popular films from the last year and look at how we can find God at the movies. __________________ During this series, messages are based on themes presented in the featured films. Watching the movie before listening to/watching the message is recommended. *Please note, due to copyright, the film clips are not included with the message audio/video.* __________________ If you call Journey your home, you can give here as an act of worship. If you'd like to invest in Journey's mission to reach those in our community and around the world then join us by giving in the Journey app or o

“Crazy Rich Asians” is about how we see ourselves and the people around us. Series: Movies have a way of communicating unlike any other art form. In them, we find powerful stories of the human experience—an experience marked by intersection with the divine. Whether filmmakers know it or not, God’s fingerprints can be found all over their stories. We’ll take some of the most popular films from the last year and look at how we can find God at the movies. __________________ During this series, messages are based on themes presented in the featured films. Watching the movie before listening to/watching the message is recommended. *Please note, due to copyright, the film clips are not included with the message audio/video.* __________________ If you call Journey your home, you can give here as an act of worship. If you'd like to invest in Journey's mission to reach those in our community and around the world then join us by giving in the Journey app or on our website at https://journeycommunitychurch.com/giv

The “Spider-verse” is all about generations: Achieving the good you were destined for is a multi-generational thing. Series: Movies have a way of communicating unlike any other art form. In them, we find powerful stories of the human experience—an experience marked by intersection with the divine. Whether filmmakers know it or not, God’s fingerprints can be found all over their stories. We’ll take some of the most popular films from the last year and look at how we can find God at the movies. __________________ During this series, messages are based on themes presented in the featured films. Watching the movie before listening to/watching the message is recommended. *Please note, due to copyright, the film clips are not included with the message audio/video.* __________________ If you call Journey your home, you can give here as an act of worship. If you'd like to invest in Journey's mission to reach those in our community and around the world then join us by giving in the Journey app or on our website

This is the story of our lives: God has what looks like a hero’s journey for us but the journey turns out to be a buddy story as well. Series Summary: Movies have a way of communicating unlike any other art form. In them, we find powerful stories of the human experience—an experience marked by intersection with the divine. Whether filmmakers know it or not, God’s fingerprints can be found all over their stories. We’ll take some of the most popular films from the last year and look at how we can find God at the movies. __________________ During this series, messages are based on themes presented in the featured films. Watching the movie before listening to/watching the message is recommended. *Please note, due to copyright, the film clips are not included with the message audio/video.* __________________ If you call Journey your home, you can give here as an act of worship. If you'd like to invest in Journey's mission to reach those in our community and around the world then join us by giving in the Jour

Light overcomes darkness. GATM Series: Movies have a way of communicating unlike any other art form. In them, we find powerful stories of the human experience—an experience marked by intersection with the divine. Whether filmmakers know it or not, God’s fingerprints can be found all over their stories. We’ll take some of the most popular films from the last year and look at how we can find God at the movies. __________________ During this series, messages are based on themes presented in the featured films. Watching the movie before listening to/watching the message is recommended. *Please note, due to copyright, the film clips are not included with the message audio/video.* __________________ If you call Journey your home, you can give here as an act of worship. If you'd like to invest in Journey's mission to reach those in our community and around the world then join us by giving in the Journey app or on our website at https://journeycommunitychurch.com/giving.

To experience real connection we will eventually have to learn to forgive. Series: Connecting with others is an extremely powerful thing. We create gathering places in honor of the spark we find from human connection. We search for sparks of connection in places like parks, bars, stadiums, churches and social media. But why settle for a spark when you have access to the flame — the One who invented and created us for relationship. Over the next few weeks we will explore time-tested wisdom from the Bible on connecting with the people in our lives.

In the inevitable moments of annoyance, hurt, relationship breakdown- how do we maintain connection when you feel like “unfriending”? Series: Connecting with others is an extremely powerful thing. We create gathering places in honor of the spark we find from human connection. We search for sparks of connection in places like parks, bars, stadiums, churches and social media. But why settle for a spark when you have access to the flame — the One who invented and created us for relationship. Over the next few weeks we will explore time-tested wisdom from the Bible on connecting with the people in our lives.

In order to experience relationships as God intended, we need to hear God say, “You are loved” and invite Him in to our relationships. Series: Connecting with others is an extremely powerful thing. We create gathering places in honor of the spark we find from human connection. We search for sparks of connection in places like parks, bars, stadiums, churches and social media. But why settle for a spark when you have access to the flame — the One who invented and created us for relationship. Over the next few weeks we will explore time-tested wisdom from the Bible on connecting with the people in our lives.

Real relationships involve risk, disappointment and suffering and forgiveness. Series: Connecting with others is an extremely powerful thing. We create gathering places in honor of the spark we find from human connection. We search for sparks of connection in places like parks, bars, stadiums, churches and social media. But why settle for a spark when you have access to the flame — the One who invented and created us for relationship. Over the next few weeks we will explore time-tested wisdom from the Bible on connecting with the people in our lives.

In the midst of our many relationships, so many of us feel isolated. We’re looking for REAL connection! Series: Connecting with others is an extremely powerful thing. We create gathering places in honor of the spark we find from human connection. We search for sparks of connection in places like parks, bars, stadiums, churches and social media. But why settle for a spark when you have access to the flame — the One who invented and created us for relationship. Over the next few weeks we will explore time-tested wisdom from the Bible on connecting with the people in our lives.

God can roll away immoveable stones of darkness, judgment and even death. Two-thousand years ago, a few grieving women made their way to a rock-carved grave only to find a stone rolled and a grave emptied. What they couldn’t have know is that they were the ones witnessing God’s redemptive plan reaching its crescendo. Nothing is ever going to be the same. A stone moved, a rock to build a different kind of life. God’s hope, goodness, love and grace unleashed on the world in a way that hadn’t been experienced. And it hasn’t stopped. Join us at Journey as we mark and remember the story of Easter—a story that changed everything, a story that continues to change everything.

Bread and wine were a common commodity that Jesus elevated. When we partake of them, they take on different meaning, something sacred and beautiful, bringing us hope. Series: Sometimes things get so complicated, unnecessarily so. When that happens, it's helpful to go back to the basics. Sometimes all this complication, all this noise, all this distraction in our lives is what keeps us from really encountering God in our everyday lives. Maybe this is why Jesus used all kinds of very common everyday elemental things to help us understand and enter into the Kingdom of God, the reality of God's presence that is in our midst...that is right here at hand. In this series, we'll look to encounter Jesus, Immanuel, God WITH us in the everyday things that He talked about.

We celebrate all that God has done at Journey, give thanks for His goodness that goes on and on into the future and re-focus on what He’s called us to do moving forward!

The message of God in the element of earth, relates to the seed sown in the earth, dying and rising to new and fruitful life. Series: Sometimes things get so complicated, unnecessarily so. When that happens, it's helpful to go back to the basics. Sometimes all this complication, all this noise, all this distraction in our lives is what keeps us from really encountering God in our everyday lives. Maybe this is why Jesus used all kinds of very common everyday elemental things to help us understand and enter into the Kingdom of God, the reality of God's presence that is in our midst...that is right here at hand. In this series, we'll look to encounter Jesus, Immanuel, God WITH us in the everyday things that He talked about.

Jesus came to immerse us in fire — the energy of God in our lives in two ways: partnering with me and purifying me. Series: Sometimes things get so complicated, unnecessarily so. When that happens, it's helpful to go back to the basics. Sometimes all this complication, all this noise, all this distraction in our lives is what keeps us from really encountering God in our everyday lives. Maybe this is why Jesus used all kinds of very common everyday elemental things to help us understand and enter into the Kingdom of God, the reality of God's presence that is in our midst...that is right here at hand. In this series, we'll look to encounter Jesus, Immanuel, God WITH us in the everyday things that He talked about.

My capacity to receive God’s blessing is increased when I refuse to be offended by God. Series Summary: Through the centuries, Christ Followers have used the 40 days before Easter to focus on making more room in their lives for God to speak to them. Simply put, this is spiritual preparation. It is preparation to experience Jesus though Holy Week, Good Friday and Easter! In this series we’ll look at the life and message of God’s chosen set up man and prep guy — the one God selected to set up His Son — John the Baptist. Join us as we explore how John the Baptist’s wild, unconventional life and message still sets us up for experiencing Jesus today.