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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.
Episodes

Monday Aug 11, 2025
Lunatic - Part 2
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025

Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Lunatic
Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Discover the transformative power of your daily decisions in the uplifting new teaching series, Lunatic, from Pastor Jim! In this engaging series, Pastor Jim shares his personal journey of overcoming destructive habits and reveals how the choices we make today shape our tomorrow. With humor, heartfelt stories, and biblical wisdom from Galatians 6, get ready to be encouraged to break free from negative cycles and sow positive seeds for a brighter future. This message is a must-listen for anyone ready to take control of their destiny and live with purpose!
Join us for an inspiring and practical dive into the principle of sowing and reaping, where Pastor Jim’s relatable storytelling and infectious passion will leave you motivated to make better choices. Whether you’re seeking stronger relationships, better health, or a deeper walk with God, this episode offers actionable insights to help you stop the "lunatic" patterns and start building a life of joy and fulfillment. Enjoy this message today and start sowing seeds for a harvest of hope and transformation!

Monday Jul 28, 2025
I Can See Clearly Now - Part 2
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Continue building your spiritual defenses against deception! In Part 2 of "I Can See Clearly Now," Pastor Jim Frease shifts from identifying deception to arming you with truth. Discover 12 powerful "truth tidbits" that will anchor your faith in reality rather than feelings or cultural pressure. This message exposes a dangerous cultural trend where people use a reinvented "Jesus" to reinterpret Scripture instead of using Scripture to understand who Jesus really is. You'll learn why truth doesn't change based on how you feel about it, the critical difference between subjective preferences and objective reality, and how to balance both mercy and truth in your daily walk.
This teaching will revolutionize how you handle spiritual pressure! Pastor Jim addresses real-world examples of how even well-meaning Christians can compromise biblical truth when faced with cultural backlash. You'll discover why following the truth wherever it leads - even when uncomfortable - is essential for spiritual maturity. Learn the vital difference between reading your own ideas into Scripture versus letting Scripture speak for itself. Most importantly, you'll understand how Jesus purposefully tied Himself to Scripture to prevent every generation from reinventing Him according to their preferences. Don't miss this essential follow-up that equips you with practical tools to stand firm in truth during these challenging times!

Sunday Jul 20, 2025
I Can See Clearly Now
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Discover the truth that could protect your spiritual life! In this message, Pastor Jim Frease reveals Jesus' direct warning about deception in the last days. You will find seven crucial deception dynamics to safeguard your faith and learn how to identify false versions of Jesus, counterfeit gospels, and fake signs and wonders that are flooding our world today. This eye-opening message also exposes how Mormons, Muslims, and Jehovah's Witnesses use familiar Christian language while talking about a completely different "false Jesus" who cannot save, helping you protect yourself from spiritual manipulation. You'll understand why character and sound doctrine must be our foundation, not just spiritual gifts or supernatural experiences, and discover the biblical qualifications for true spiritual leadership.
This message will transform how you evaluate spiritual truth! Pastor Jim breaks down the critical difference between discerning "right from wrong" versus "right from almost right" - the subtle deceptions that trap even sincere believers. You'll learn how deception works gradually through small compromises, rebranding of sin, and the dangerous shift from "definitely" to "maybe" when it comes to God's clear commands. Most importantly, you'll discover that Jesus commands each of us to personally "take heed" and see to it that we're not deceived and that this is our responsibility, not something God alone does for us. You'll learn how to break free from deception cycles by anchoring yourself in God's written word that you've studied personally, staying connected to sound biblical teachers, and maintaining proper self-awareness. Don't miss this essential teaching that will sharpen your spiritual discernment and keep you grounded in truth during these challenging times!

Monday Jul 14, 2025
LOOK OUT! Part 2
Monday Jul 14, 2025
Monday Jul 14, 2025
In this powerful and transparent second installment of the "Look Out!" series, Pastor Jim delivers a life-changing message on overcoming sexual sin and addiction. With refreshing honesty about his own past, he provides hope and practical tools for anyone battling lust, pornography, or marital unfaithfulness.
Pastor Jim doesn't pull punches or offer quick fixes. Instead, he shares biblical wisdom combined with practical steps that have kept him free for decades. Whether you're struggling personally, supporting a loved one, or wanting to protect your marriage, this message provides the roadmap to genuine freedom and purity.
With both compassion for those struggling and clear direction for victory, this isn't just another sermon about sin - it's a battle plan for breakthrough. Ready to break free and experience the joy, peace, and integrity God designed for your life? This message could be the turning point you've been praying for.

Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Illuminate
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Pastor James Biddle shares an encouraging message to fire you up and light your candle today. You will learn how we can't just sit around cursing the darkness - we've got to be the light that God has called us to be. Pastor James is going to give you some wonderful workings of light and show you how your light shining for Jesus should be both normal and natural, a small amount of light will overcome any amount of darkness. Go from desire to action and ready your life as you advance towards a relationship, and help others grow in Christ.

Monday Jun 30, 2025
LOOK OUT!
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Pastor Jim Frease delivers a powerful and refreshingly humorous wake-up call about protecting your most precious relationships. In this candid message, he tackles one of the most challenging topics facing marriages today with such warmth, transparency, and joyful humor that you'll find yourself both laughing and deeply convicted. From eye-opening statistics about adultery to the "reclassification trap" that slowly conditions us to accept what we once rejected, this isn't your typical "don't do this" sermon - it's a loving, hope-filled roadmap for building marriages that last.

Monday Jun 23, 2025

Monday Jun 16, 2025

Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Player - Part 2
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Getting to know your Father God not just your mother church.
