Hear from the heart of Jonathan David and Melissa Helser. Songs, videos and teachings gathered from their journey.

Join us at the table with Jonathan & Melissa Helser as they sit down with Chris Miller of Cageless Birds to reflect on the year and share exciting news about their forthcoming album - 'The Land I'm Livin' In'. 

Recorded in three days and releasing in three installments, this 14 track album is comprised of more than 2 hours of new music. Day 1 will drop on January 21, 2022! 

To celebrate its release and explore the stories behind this album, we are kicking off a new audio AND video Podcast series that can be viewed right here and listened to wherever you stream Podcasts. In this introductory episode, Jonathan & Melissa give a sneak peak at three songs from the new album and share their heart for the project.

To watch this episode on Youtube, click HERE

Direct download: 12.21.21._Podcast.mp3
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“We often have more faith that fear and shame want to define us, than we have faith that God wants to speak to us. God wants to speak to us more than we want to hear Him! He is longing to define us with his voice.” In this episode Jonathan concludes his message from last month, landing in this journaling prompt: “Father, what do You think about my worship?"

Episode Links: Generosity, Bethel Worship School

To learn more about Jonathan & Melissa and their ministry, go to jonathanhelser.com or cagelessbirds.com

Direct download: November_2021_-_Living_a_Life_Defined_by_the_Fathers_Voice_Part_2.mp3
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“The voice that you listen to is the voice that will define you. The battle is whose voice we will listen to.” This episode is part one of a message Jonathan recently shared on being defined by the Father’s voice. Not just for worship leaders and musicians, this is for anyone who wants to learn to hear God’s voice and draw closer to His heart.

https://bethelmusic.com/worshipschool/

To learn more about Jonathan & Melissa and their ministry, go to jonathanhelser.com or cagelessbirds.com

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In this episode Melissa shares from over two decades of leadership experience and gives keys for loving and leading your team well, and navigating through conflict.

Styles Of Relating Handout (click here)

This message was recorded at Bethel Music Worship School, an annual gathering for worship leaders, musicians, and creatives hosted in Redding, CA. Go to https://bethelmusic.com/worshipschool/ to find out more.

To learn more about Jonathan & Melissa and their ministry, go to jonathanhelser.com or cagelessbirds.com. 

Direct download: POD_08-21_Keys_to_Leadership.mp3
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During one of the final worship nights of our school, The 18 Inch Journey, we encountered the joy of the Lord and the heart of the Father in a profound way. In this episode we are sharing that moment with you! Our prayer is that you are lifted by the joy and affection of God as you listen.

To watch this extended worship moment, go to our YouTube channel, or search "Cageless Birds Joy of the Lord"

Direct download: POD_-_MAY_2021_-_JOY_OF_THE_LORD_2.mp3
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This episode is the second half of an interview with Jonathan & Melissa Helser, celebrating 14 years of leading their school, the 18 Inch Journey! Originally recorded in 2019, our Art Director, Justina Stevens sat down with the Helsers to answer some commonly asked questions about our school, its history and our heart for discipleship. 

In Part 2 you’ll hear about the pillars & values of our school, and how you can support what God is doing here.

Go to www.18inchjourney.com to learn more & apply!

Direct download: Years_Later-_The_Heart__History_of_the_18_Inch_Journey_Part_2.mp3
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To celebrate 14 years of leading the 18 Inch Journey, we are re-releasing one of our favorite podcasts from 2019 when we sat down with Jonathan & Melissa to answer some commonly asked questions about our school, it’s history and our heart for discipleship.

In Part 1, Justina Stevens hosts an interview to help dive into some of the biggest topics, including how the school began, our reason for it’s length, and why we focus on the age range of 20-30.

Go to www.18inchjourney.com to learn more & apply!

Direct download: Years_Later-_The_Heart_of_the_18_Inch_Journey_Part_1.mp3
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Jonathan & Melissa have been pouring into discipleship and ministry for over two decades. Together, along with the Cageless Birds, they have led their school, The 18 Inch Journey for 14 years! In this episode, they share their passion for life on life discipleship and share 8 audio testimonies taken from alumni over the last 14 years.

Videos of each of these testimonies can also be found at 18inchjourney.com 

The 18 Inch Journey 2021 is open to those ages 20-30 who want to learn to cultivate their heart, establish firm foundations in their life and not burn out on gifting and talent. 

Apps are OPEN. Go to 18inchjourney.com to learn more and apply! #18inchjourney 

To give to our campus campaign, go to https://www.18inchjourney.com/campus-campaign 

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“Burnout happens when our doing exceeds our being.” In this episode Jonathan shares on cultivating a life of overflow in friendship with God, and the importance of becoming a leader who is rooted in rest.

This message was recorded at WorshipU, an online school and annual gathering hosted by Bethel Music in Redding, CA. Go to http://WorshipU.com to find out more.

To learn more about Jonathan & Melissa and their ministry, go to jonathanhelser.com or cagelessbirds.com. 

Direct download: Jan2020212022Leading20from20Overflow22.mp3
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"Instantly I felt the voice of the Lord speak in my heart. He said 'Jonathan, worry magnifies the problems, but worship magnifies My promises.'"

In this episode we are sharing a recent spontaneous worship moment from our school, The 18 Inch Journey. Our prayer is that this moment would become a space for you to fix your eyes on God, where His promises become more real than the problems that surround you.

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www.18inchjourney.com 

 

Direct download: POD_01-22-2021_HOW20COULD20IT20BE202.mp3
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