Bryan interviews Josh Sherley, Regional Director for Bakersfield. They talk about some of the uniqueness in the way Bakersfield Influencers are answering the call, but also talk about the upcoming Influencers International Men’s Summit, going over the themes of the talks and the speakers. This is going to be a very special event. Listen and then SIGN UP!

Bryan interviews Jim Pennington, Regional Director Influencers Central Coast and Fred Stoeker, fellow Influencer from Iowa and author of “Every Man’s Battle.” They talk about God giving Jim a vision about a men’s event at the Santa Maria Speedway that would involve Fred Stoeker as the main speaker. Jim was obedient to the vision and it was fulfilled last weekend as 1500 men gathered on a beautiful California evening to praise God, hear about Influencers and be challenged to sexual purity by Fred. Many men responded and God was glorified. Hear the story.

Part Two - Bryan interviews three of the founders of Influencers, Rocky Fleming, Bob Brown and Tony Elliott, members of the very first Journey group in 2001. They talk about the first Journey group invitation, though it wasn’t even called The Journey yet, nor was Journey to the Inner Chamber written. But Rocky simply said, “There’s more of God I want to know, and there’s more of me God wants.” And they embarked upon a journey to understand John 15 and Abiding. Here we are, 25 years later, reflecting on thousands of people in many cultures and languages, who have gone on this Journey to intimacy with Christ.

Part One - Bryan interviews three of the founders of Influencers, Rocky Fleming, Bob Brown and Tony Elliott, members of the very first Journey group in 2001. They talk about the first Journey group invitation, though it wasn’t even called The Journey yet, nor was Journey to the Inner Chamber written. But Rocky simply said, “There’s more of God I want to know, and there’s more of me God wants.” And they embarked upon a journey to understand John 15 and Abiding. Here we are, 25 years later, reflecting on thousands of people in many cultures and languages, who have gone on this Journey to intimacy with Christ.

Bryan got to share the Journey DNA with a group of women going through Guide Mentoring. We thought you might benefit from this discussion and hearing the questions asked. This group was extra special as it included several new women guides from Rwanda.

Bryan interviews Scott Lawson, our Virtual Regional Director, as they talk about the increased activity in Virtual Journey Groups and the demand for more Virtual Journey Guides. They also touch on the history of this movement and the nuances of guiding a group virtually vs. a live group. Some of our most impactful leaders would not be part of this ministry were it not for Virtual groups.

Rocky and Bryan ring in the new year with a discussion about the value of making plans and setting goals as we enter a new year. Is setting goals a lack of faith or is it an example of discipline? Hear their perspective as you process your own soul and your plans for 2026.

Rocky and Bryan share thoughts about the importance of understanding why Jesus came to the earth. He came to die. Ever since the Garden of Eden, when intimacy with the Father was lost due to sin, God had a plan to restore that intimacy. The plan was Jesus. Merry Christmas, Influencers. May this podcast help you as you “treasure up all these things in your heart” this Christmas.