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Joy Church Audio Podcast
Hosted by Pastor Jim Frease · EN
Welcome to the audio podcast of Pastor Jim Frease and Joy Church in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. We are not about religion, we are about relationship…with God the Father through His Son Jesus Christ. We are not about tradition, but the liberating Word of God. We are not about enduring life, we are all about enjoying life! For more information, visit joychurch.net.
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The Greatest Story Ever Told
1w ago00:41:18Tap to summarizeLearning to Go From Good Intentions to Living a Great Life Intentionally Every great story has a hero, and yours is no accident. In part one of The Greatest Story Ever Told, Pastor Jim opens up about his own story with raw honesty and genuine hope, reminding us that no matter what the earlier chapters looked like, the pages ahead are still blank. Rooted in Romans 12:2 and the transforming power of renewing your mind to the Word of God, this message is a compelling and personal invitation to stop living a life of good intentions and start living a great life intentionally. Your story isn't over. In fact, the best chapters may be just getting started.
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Hope Is Not A Strategy
2w ago00:38:11Tap to summarizeYou can have uphill hopes all day long... but if your habits are heading downhill, nothing is going to change. In this message, you will discover one of the most practical truths in all of Scripture: hope is a wonderful thing, but hope is not a strategy. You will find there are only two ways to build your life . . . on the Word or on the world . . . and one will stand while the other will shift. If you're ready to close the gap between knowing and doing, and finally match your uphill hopes with uphill habits, this message is for you..
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Check Up! - Part 2
3w ago00:56:58Tap to summarize12 areas of assessment to make sure your life is on course. How does your life look when you hold it up to the light? In part two of Checkup, Pastor Jim completes his twelve-area assessment, a practical, biblical, and refreshingly honest self-examination designed to help you make sure your life is truly on course with God. From marriage and finances, to your thought life, your witness, and everything in between, this message will pinpoint the areas where you're thriving and gently challenge the ones that need attention. There's no condemnation here, just clarity, encouragement, and the tools to help you get back on track and keep moving forward with purpose.
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Focused - "Dialed In" in a Distracted World
4w ago00:43:31Tap to summarize"Dialed In" in a Distracted World What would your life look like if you were truly focused . . . not just for a day, but for a season? In this engaging and practical message, Pastor Rob Simms tackles one of the most quietly costly challenges of our time: distraction. Built around four powerful principles, this message is a timely and energizing wake-up call to stop being tamed by the noise of culture and start living with the kind of focused purpose God placed inside of you. Whether you've been coasting, scrolling, or simply drifting, this message will help you dial in, reclaim your time, and take your next step toward the life God designed you to live.
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Check Up!
Jul 1300:47:08Tap to summarizeWhen was the last time you had a spiritual checkup? In part one of this honest and energizing two-part series, Pastor Jim walks through six vital areas of assessment. Starting from your priorities and physical stewardship, to your relationships, finances, social media habits, and ministry involvement to help you make sure your life is truly on course for God. With his trademark humor and hard-won personal wisdom, Pastor Jim opens up about a season in his own life when things were dangerously out of line and what it took to get back on track. This message is a practical, eye-opening invitation to stop ignoring the warning signs, do the assessment, and make the adjustments that lead to a life of purpose, health, and lasting fruitfulness.
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Hide and Seek
Jul 600:42:30Tap to summarizeThe safest place we are to hide is in the very place we are called to seek. What if the safest place to hide is the very place you were always meant to seek? In this fresh and engaging message from Colossians 3, Pastor James Biddle unpacks the spiritual game of hide and seek and what it truly means to have your life hidden in Christ. Through three powerful principles . . . focus, first, and follow . . . you'll discover how to set your mind on things above, put God first in every area of your life, and rediscover the joy of wholeheartedly following Jesus. If the follow has started to feel like a routine instead of a relationship, this message is exactly what your heart needs to hear.
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Papa - Discovering the Father's Nature and Nurture
Jun 2800:52:18Tap to summarizeWhat comes to mind when you hear the word "Father"? For some, that word carries warmth and safety while for others, it carries wounds and questions. In this tender and powerful message, Pastor Jim unpacks two Father facets that have the potential to reshape the way you see God forever. Drawing from Matthew 6:9 and the heart of the Lord's Prayer, you'll discover that your heavenly Father is not merely a reflection of your earthly one . . . He is a "how much more" Father who expresses His nature through love, and His nurture through compassion, correction, and care. No matter what your experience with a father has been, this message will leave you with the life-changing assurance that if you're a long way off, He'll take the first step . . . and come running toward you.
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People Skills - Part 3
Jun 2200:41:10Tap to summarizeWhat does it actually look like to pursue people the way God does? In the final installment of People Skills, Pastor Jim wraps up his 17 Righteous Realms of Relationships with some of the most practical and powerful principles in the entire series. From finding common ground with anyone you meet, to the one-minute rule of attention, affirmation, and appreciation, to the nearly forgotten art of writing a handwritten note of encouragement — these are the kind of simple, intentional habits that can transform the way you connect with the people around you. People are the only thing going to heaven, and this message is a warm and unforgettable reminder that learning to love them well is one of the most important things you'll ever do.
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People Skills - Part 2
Jun 1500:55:43Tap to summarizeWhat does it actually look like to love people well in a world that has forgotten how? In part two of People Skills, Pastor Jim continues unpacking the biblical blueprint for building relationships that are healthy, honest, and honoring to God. From learning to get whole before you can truly help others, to making the shift from selfishness to generosity, to knowing when unity requires taking a stand for truth . . . these principles are as practical as they are powerful. If you're ready to grow in the way you connect with the people around you, this message will show you how.
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People Skills
Jun 800:50:49Tap to summarizeIn part one of this three-part series, Pastor Jim tackles one of the most practical and needed topics in the Christian life: People Skills. Drawing from Romans 14:19 and a wealth of real-life wisdom, you'll explore eight biblical principles for building stronger, healthier relationships . . .from understanding how the way you see yourself shapes the way you see others, to the simple but powerful habit of catching people doing something right. In a world increasingly ruled by screens and disconnection, this message is a timely reminder that people matter . . . and that with God's help, you can learn to love them well.
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