The Journey Church Houston Podcast

In this episode of The Grand Story of Scripture, we follow the dramatic rise and heartbreaking fall of Israel’s kingdom. From David’s victories to Solomon’s wisdom, the Garden Kingdom seems finally restored until pride, idolatry, and disobedience lead to division, exile, and ruin.
Yet through every failure, God’s faithfulness remains. The prophets warn of judgment but also point to a coming New Covenant, one that will not just command righteousness but transform hearts.
 
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In Genesis 44, Judah, the brother who once sold Joseph into slavery, offers himself as a substitute for Benjamin. It’s one of the most moving redemption stories in the Old Testament and a powerful preview of the gospel: the selfish becomes sacrificial, and the guilty becomes a substitute for the innocent.
In this message, Pastor Mace Perez unpacks how God transforms hardened hearts into hearts that reflect Christ’s self-giving love—and how that same redemptive power can work in us today.
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In this episode of The Grand Story of Scripture, Pastor Mace Perez explores the rising action of God’s redemptive story through Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, the Psalms, and the Wisdom Books.
The question driving this part of the story is: The Kingdom is here… or is it?
We’ll see how Ruth’s quiet faith leads to David—the king after God’s own heart—and how the Davidic Covenant raises our hopes for a lasting kingdom that only Jesus can fulfill. Along the way, the Psalms and Wisdom Books help us reflect on what it means to live wisely and worshipfully under God’s rule.
If you’re looking to understand how the Bible fits together as one grand story—or to grow in awe of Christ as the true and better King—this episode will deepen your grasp of Scripture’s unity and hope.
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What if the hardest seasons in your life were actually God’s mercy in disguise?
In Genesis 42–43, Joseph puts his brothers to the test—not to condemn them, but to expose their hearts and lead them toward repentance and restoration. In the same way, God graciously uses testing to reveal what’s really inside us so that He can bring healing, not harm.
Whether you’re walking through a season of hardship or looking back on how God has shaped you through difficulty, this message helps you see His grace even in the struggle.
Big Idea: Don’t waste the test. Let it lead you to repentance, renewal, and deeper trust in Jesus.
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n this episode, Pastor Steven Hiller takes us through the dramatic rise and fall of Israel’s early Kingdom, from the triumphs of Joshua to the chaos of Judges.
Israel finally enters the Promised Land, but the victory doesn’t last long. Through stories like Rahab’s redemption, the fall of Jericho, and the tragic cycles of disobedience in Judges, we see a sobering truth: God’s people can’t keep His covenant on their own. Yet even in their rebellion, God remains faithful to His promises.
How can a holy God show mercy to a sinful people? What does this tension between the Abrahamic and Mosaic covenants reveal about our need for a Savior? Pastor Steven helps us see how these ancient stories point forward to the Greater Joshua who will lead His people into a better Kingdom.
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What do you do when life doesn’t go according to plan, maybe even painfully so?
In Genesis 41, Joseph’s story pivots “from the prison to the palace.” After years of waiting, God’s sovereign timing finally unfolds. What Joseph couldn’t see in the pit, God was perfectly orchestrating all along, for His glory and Joseph’s good.
In this message, Pastor Mace Perez shows how God’s providence, His wise and loving control over all things, is always at work, even when we can’t see it. You’ll be encouraged to trust God’s timing, rest in His plan, and remember that His purposes are always better than ours.
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The Grand Story of Scripture – Session 4: God Calls Out and Constitutes His Kingdom People (Exodus–Deuteronomy)
In this episode of The Grand Story of Scripture, Pastor Mace Perez help us trace the next movement in God’s Kingdom story—from Abraham’s family in Egypt to a nation called out, rescued, and set apart to live under God’s good rule.
Through the drama of the Exodus, the giving of the Law, and the building of the Tabernacle, we see that God is not just saving individuals—He’s forming a Kingdom people to reflect His character and presence in the world. These books—Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy—show us the heart of a God who redeems, dwells with, and leads His people toward the land of promise.
Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or already following Jesus, you’re invited to journey with us as we explore how the story of Israel points forward to Jesus, the true King who fulfills every promise.
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What do you do when it feels like God has forgotten you? In Genesis 40, Joseph sits unjustly imprisoned, waiting for God to act. Forgotten by people—but never forgotten by God.
In this episode, Pastor Steven Hiller explores Joseph’s time in the dungeon and the dreams of Pharaoh’s cupbearer and baker. We see that even in the waiting, God is still at work, weaving His purposes for His glory and our good.
Joseph’s story points us to Jesus—the innocent one who was condemned, forgotten, and then raised to glory. The message of Genesis 40 is clear: God’s silence is not His absence. He remembers His promises. Salvation is coming.
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The Bible is not a random collection of stories—it’s one unified narrative, the true story of the world. In this episode of The Grand Story of Scripture, Pastor Steven Hiller unpacks the Rising Action: God Promises His Kingdom (Genesis 4–50).
From Cain and Abel to Noah, from Babel to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, we trace the battle between the Seed of the Woman and the Seed of the Serpent. We’ll see how sin spreads, how nations rise, and how God steps in with covenant promises that cannot fail. Even when His people stumble, God proves faithful to His plan of restoring His Garden Kingdom.
If you’re curious about how the Old Testament fits together, how Genesis points us to Jesus, and why God’s promises matter for your life today, this episode is for you.
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Where do we find strength and courage when life feels overwhelming? In Genesis 39, Joseph is betrayed, enslaved, falsely accused, and imprisoned—yet Scripture repeats a powerful truth: “The Lord was with Joseph.”
In this episode, Pastor Mace Perez helps us explore how God’s presence:
Strengthens us in temptation
Sustains us in suffering
Advances His plan of salvation through Christ
The greatest blessing isn’t the absence of hardship—it’s knowing God is with you in the middle of it.
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