Journey On

"To meet online with a group of individuals who are seeking connection with God and each other in an intentional and non-judgmental way is refreshing, and honestly healing, too. Topics like prayer, loving kindness and spiritual maturity have taken on renewed meaning for me. I am so grateful for this authentic faith experience and encouraging community!"

"Journey On has been a fantastic way to engage with contemplative spirituality in a refreshingly relevant way that feels accessible and practical. I’ve really appreciated being able to experience this spirituality in a joyful and interesting way with others in this part of my spiritual journey."

“The languages of the church services that I attend in India where I work, are in languages in which I am not fluent, so I miss hearing the messages. Dave and the group however, offer me an opportunity to continue learning about valuable Christian traditions that I would never be exposed to otherwise. The combination of teaching by Dave, followed by small discussion groups, is an ideal way to learn.”

“I have a place to be prayed for (and pray for) others in a way that is fundamentally fueled by trust, because contemplative spirituality brings us to a place of authenticity and vulnerability, first with ourselves and the Divine, and then with one another.”

“My life has a freedom, joy and eagerness to explore that I was not sure I would ever find. Blue Ocean Faith opened a door to refreshing open adventurous spiritual life and the online small group provided a weekly community to deepen and enhance the journey.”

"My year in this group has been a really rich time for me. I have found that the stillness of contemplation was something I was unknowingly craving and this stillness has helped with my mental health and with deepening the mystical side of my faith. I've also been amazed by the connections that have formed between the people in our groups...from Canada to India to the U.S. to South Africa.”

“I'd been hoping to connect with a group of folks interested in this type of approach to life in Jesus since I found myself having left church; not fitting in with classic evangelical Christianity or liberal religion. I look forward to this group every week and have found it profoundly helpful, fun, and uniquely relevant.”

"The aspect of the group that has been most helpful for me is that I don't feel like there is a requirement to believe a certain thing or do things a certain way in order to be a part of it. I really appreciate how ideas are presented as a suggestion and an exploration, and not as a mandate. There seems to be an emphasis on discussion and sharing ideas more so than telling people what they have to do."

“Dave’s teaching and the breakout group has allowed me to embrace a lightness and freedom in my spirituality that I haven’t been able to find through a Sunday church service and community. Journey On has changed my life. Each week I look forward to meeting with my group; solid and loving people who support and pray for each other. The group has been so nourishing to my heart!”

“The interplay between neuroscience research, a broad spectrum of ancient spiritual practices, and time with thoughtful others is beyond just a highlight of my week- I think it’s transforming my week! I've known the benefits of the mental health world’s conceptualization of mindfulness for many years but this group has opened up brand new pathways for feeling God's presence and accessing deeper wells of serenity & openness.”

“I am thankful for the opportunity to explore topics and perspectives that my mainstream church doesn't get into. I also really appreciate the power and love of a small group of people from around the world, being vulnerable and real. I feel cared for and am regularly encouraged by being able to see an answer to prayers.”

“I am more kind to myself when my mind wanders in prayer. I now understand wandering of my mind not as "being distracted", but rather as "information" about what's going on in me. I don't judge myself for thinking about this or that stress, or planning for work, or rehearsing this or that comeback to that person who I'm mad at. I note the information with Jesus, and think ‘of course that's what's on my mind’.”