Confessions Of A Pastor

In this week’s episode of Confessions of a Pastor, Pastor Keith is joined by Pastor Kara for an honest and heartfelt conversation about the season we’re living in, how their personal lives often mirror what God is doing in the Church, and Easter at Journey Church! Together, they reflect on the realities of today’s world—the tension, the hope, and the invitation to stay rooted in Jesus through it all. They share openly about how God has been moving in their own lives, and how those same themes are often reflected in the life of the Church as a whole. This episode is real, encouraging, and full of perspective for anyone navigating our current culture or longing for deeper faith!

In this week’s episode of Confessions of a Pastor, Keith sits down with worship leader and songwriter Martin Smith for an honest and inspiring conversation about the global Church, the stories behind some of the songs that have shaped worship around the world, and what it really looks like to steward a lifelong relationship with Jesus.Martin shares the heart and moments that led to writing some of his most well-known songs, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how worship is often born out of real encounters with God, seasons of faith, and deep personal devotion.Together they also talk about the beauty and complexity of the worldwide Church — how God is moving across nations, what unity in the Body of Christ can look like, and why intimacy with Jesus must remain the foundation of it all.This episode is full of wisdom, stories, and encouragement for anyone who loves worship, cares about the Church, or simply wants to grow deeper in their walk with Jesus.

In this episode of Confessions of a Pastor, Pastors Keith and Kara talk about the recent wins, spiritual battles and weirdness that comes with pastoring a church full of people!

In this episode of Confessions of a Pastor, Pastors Keith and Kara talk about the power-packed last month at Journey Church! They celebrate Journey Church in Bend’s 16th birthday and cast vision for Kingdom Come!

In this episode of Confessions of a Pastor, Pastors Keith and Kara talk candidly about death and life through the Gospel of John, the realities of church leadership, and the moments that shape faith along the way. From drinks of choice to the recent Bethel Church scandal, they reflect on navigating truth, accountability, and grace when the church feels complicated. The conversation also celebrates Journey Church in Bend’s 16th birthday and highlights voices like Jonathan Traylor, pointing back to the hope found in Jesus. Honest. Unfiltered. And grounded in the invitation to move from death to life.

In this powerful episode, Pastors Keith and Kara share about their recent trip to New York, and dove into the theme God has given them for 2026: Kingdom Come.

In this episode, Pastors Keith and Kara reflect on what God has done at Journey Church in Bend throughout 2025. They celebrate moments of unity, growth, and deepened faith — and share how God has moved powerfully through their church community. From answered prayers to seasons of stretching and trust, this conversation is a testimony to what happens when a church comes together with expectation and obedience.

"When God calls you higher, the battle often hits harder." In this episode, Pastors Keith and Kara open up about the unseen challenges that leaders face — the fatigue, the pushback, and the spiritual pressure that shows up long before anyone sees results. They also share powerful moments of unity, healing, and confirmation that reminded them God was still leading the way. A raw, honest conversation for anyone walking through a fight no one else sees. This episode is full of stories of what God is doing at Journey church through young people, witches, inmates and more! There is Hope for EVERYONE!

In this powerful episode, Pastors Keith and Kara pull back the curtain on one of the most significant moments in their ministry to date — their first-ever Intercessor Gathering. They share how God stirred a fresh vision for prayer, spiritual authority in their church, and what it looked like to gather people who are called to fight battles in the spirit before victories are seen in the natural. Through honest reflection and real-life stories, they talk about the unseen battles that often intensify when God begins to move — from unexpected exhaustion and resistance, to supernatural unity, healing, and breakthrough moments that confirmed they were stepping into God’s assignment.

In this powerful episode, Pastors Keith and Kara get real about the unseen battles that come with following God’s call. From moments of sickness and exhaustion to supernatural stories of healing and breakthrough, they open up about what it looks like to stand firm when the enemy comes against what God is doing.Through raw testimony and honest reflection, they remind us that spiritual warfare is not a sign of God’s absence—but of His activity. Every challenge, every attack, and every miracle points back to one truth: it’s all for His glory.

In this honest and eye-opening episode, Pastors Keith and Kara dive into the spiritual reality often overlooked: every genuine move of God attracts both momentum and resistance. From breakthrough moments at Journey Church in Bend, Oregon to the unexpected backlash that follows, they share real stories of revival colliding with rivalry.It’s raw. It’s vulnerable. It’s a front-row look at the battles that arise when heaven advances. Yet through every challenge, one truth remains clear—God’s work will not be stopped.

In this raw and revealing episode, Pastors Keith and Kara pull back the curtain on ministry life, sharing powerful stories of how God has moved—sometimes in unexpected and even uncomfortable ways—through Journey Church in Bend, Oregon. From the inspiring to the messy, the miraculous to the humbling, they open up about the real experiences behind the pulpit. It's honest, it's unfiltered, and above all, it's a testament to how God uses all things—good, bad, and ugly—for His glory.

Pastor Keith and Pastor Kara open up about the global impact of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the ripple effects it has brought to our lives, our churches, and the world around us. This honest conversation is filled with personal reflection, faith-filled perspective, and a deep sense of hope—reminding us that even in dark times, the best is still ahead.

Pastor Keith and Pastor Kara can't contain themselves. In this season opener they share about recent milestones, like Church In The Park and the grand opening of Journey's new kids wing. But, the greatest story is the hope of Jesus Christ!

Pastors Keith and Kara discuss the baptism of the Holy Spirit, the Prophetic & catch up on how God's been moving in their lives and Journey Church. Just one prophetic word can change a life forever.

The start of 2025 has been amazing. From so many people putting their hope in Jesus to healings. God is doing a new thing and we want MORE! Keith and Kara share some of the amazing stories they've been experiencing the first few weeks of the new year.

Jesus said you can tell a tree by it's fruit. Pastors Keith and Kara testify to the amazing fruit at Journey Church in Bend, Oregon. From 31 baptisms last Sunday, to 374 baptisms this year. There is so much to be grateful for; even in the most difficult hour.

Pastor Keith and Kara talk about the movement of God Journey is experiencing, people continuing to surrender their witchcraft, a local school of wizardry and the power of prayer!