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Omar tells the Jesus Field Youth Group the story of Jesus Feeding Five-Thousand and discusses what it means to "follow" Jesus (as opposed to simply "believe" in Him).

Omar tells the Jesus Field Youth Group the story of The Rich Young Ruler and discusses the costs of valuing material wealth above relationships.

Omar discusses with the Jesus Field Youth Group that though our society is generally accepting of contracts, lawsuits, retaliation, and a general disdain for people who are different, that Jesus called us to be counter-cultural and be honest, turn the other cheek, and love our enemies.

Omar speaks to the Jesus Field Youth Group about how everyone has the same amount of faith, but that not everyone puts their faith in God. Some put their faith in material wealth, 401Ks, and the stock market while others put their faith in their country, military, or sports team. Regardless of where we "say" we put our faith, our actions prove what we truly believe as our beliefs are the foundation of our lives.

Omar speaks to the Jesus Field Youth Group about "worry". Far too often we worry about things that are out of our control... When a person has great faith, there is no longer room for worry. #GodAlwaysProvides

Omar speaks to the Jesus Field Community Youth Group about the importance of looking at situations from other people's perspectives and seeking to understand the struggles that they are going through, rather than simply passing judgement on them.

Omar talks to the Jesus Field Youth Group about how it is Interdependence (not Independence) that is the true sign of maturity.

Omar & Rockmore discuss how their views, philosophies, and theologies evolve as their perspectives change and their understanding increases.  Not only do they conclude that this is ok, but that it is expected as "knowing and understanding everything" is an unrealistic expectation.  Here's to being comfortable with "it depends".

Rockmore, Omar, and second-time guest Dallas discuss their priorities for making this year the greatest year of their lives (so far).  From focusing on healthy families, communities, and businesses to south american travels and a strengthening of faith, the guys work through their strategies for growth and accountability.

Rockmore and Omar recap the month of November and discuss Thanksgiving Traditions, the Facebook Facade, moving from "thanks" to "giving" and why it's so awesome to #ShareWhatsGood. Show Notes Radius Church - Hungry for a Day

Omar speaks with Jakobi Lau (aka Jake Johnson) about what it was like to lose his Dad at a young age, grow up as the man of the house to his four younger siblings, and chase his dream of being a professional Singer / Songwriter. Show Notes JakobiLau.com Death Cab for Cutie Sohn Porter Robinson Coldplay

Rockmore and Omar discuss the awesome media that they are currently consuming...  From podcasts to books, journalism, music, movies, and lastly tv.  There is a lot of crappy media out there, but these are our favorite picks. Show Notes Books Unapologetic: Why, Despite Everything, Christianity Can Still Make Surprising Emotional Sense The Child That Books Built: A Life in Reading The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are Scary Close: Dropping the Act and Finding True Intimacy Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family Podcasts PocketCasts App Podcast Addict App You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes by the Nerdist The Liturgists Podcast The RobCast by Rob Bell Ask Me Another By NPR The #AskGaryVee Show by Gary Vaynerchuk ShopTalk by Chris Coyier & Dave Rupert BizCraft by Carl Smith & Gene Crawford Radius Church Sermons by Blake Clark Music Jon Batiste and Stay Human Pell - Queso Beyonce - Countdown Jakobi Lau Third Day - Soul on Fire Adele - Hello Journalism Longform.org NPR Business Insider Wildcard App Movies Inside Out McFarland, USA Selma TV Shows Frontline: Immigration Battle A Young Doctor's Notebook Fresh Off The Boat

Rockmore and Omar spend time catching up, sharing all that is good with their lives.  From new jobs and great churches, to loving families, exercise routines, and side projects.  They discuss Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning" and evaluate his three tenants against their own understandings. Show Notes Jakobi Lau (Musician) - JakobiLau.com Don Miller Interview w/ Canlis (Restaurant - World Class Customer Service) Storyline Conference

Rockmore and Omar speak with local St. Pete Comedian Allen Canning about growing up in Ohio, living through his parent's divorce, moving to Florida, what it was like to deal with alcoholism as a teen, and what it was like to get sober. Through his sarcastic, tongue-in-cheek comedy, Allen is able to speak about difficult situations all while maintaining hope for the future. Show Notes: Here are a couple of short clips from Allen's regular stand-up routine: Allen Canning Comedy on YouTube

Rockmore and Omar discuss strategies on how to turn a toxic work environment into a positive work environment...  From what defines a great boss to how everyone is in the customer service business.  We also do a little catching up on what's good and what media we're consuming. Here are a couple of reference links from our discussions: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Unapologetic by Francis Spufford The Rockville LP by O.A.R. ("We'll Pick Up Where We Left Off")

Omar speaks with Spencer Boulter (President, 6:8 Ministries) on what it was like for him to grow up in Lake City, Florida, have his parents' divorce, get in trouble as a youth, and then join the Army Special Forces.  The conversation includes how he met Molly (his wife), started a family, and then moved them all to the barrios of Costa Rica to start a ministry.  Talk about an awesome Journey!

We talk to Blake Clark (Lead Pastor, Radius Church) about what it was like to grow up in the Bible Belt, be 'called by God', serve as a Youth Pastor at a startup church and an affluent church, and then quit to work 90-hours / week in guard shack at the top of a mountain in West Virginia.  We also discuss what he has learned in the first year after starting Radius Church.  This episode runs a bit long, but there was no way I was going to cut Blake's story short - Life is a Journey and sometimes it just doesn't fit into a 60-minute interview.  Not to worry because our one listener (Bonnie) doesn't mind. Questions? If you have a follow up / clarification question about anything on the show, or even about something completely off topic, send us an email (questions@journey-notes.com) and we'll do our best to answer your question on our next show! Show Notes Radius Church - http://radchurch.com/  

This could be called the "hot drama" episode, but that's not how we roll...  In this episode, we discuss the controversial topics of "Is America the greatest country?", Supreme Court decisions on Obamacare, Same-Sex Marriage, Donald Trumps Immigration Policy, the Confederate Flag, and Net Neutrality!  Apparently, no topic is off limits :)  

We continue to catch up on the past 16 months...  This time, Rockmore interviews Omar about moving across the country, starting a new job, finding a new church home, having a 2nd child, volunteering at a youth group and more. Show Notes Shout Outs to the following: Bobby Wood [Redemption Church] Brock Johnson [Buena Vista Sports Academy] Spencer Boulter [6:8 Ministries] Bea Espinoza [Corazon Youth Group] Marcus Trujillo [Jesus Field Youth Group]

After a 16-month hiatus, Journey Notes is back with Season Two!  In this episode, Omar interviews Rockmore about what has been going on in his life over the past 16-months.  From starting a new church, getting a new job, and starting a new relationship, Rockmore shares how his Journey continues to evolve. Show Notes: The 5 Love Languages (Cliff Notes PDF):  Download Now Website: http://www.5lovelanguages.com/