Sometimes faith isn’t about finding answers. Sometimes it’s about waking up again—and choosing to join Jesus right where you are. In this episode of The Walk, host Kurtis Parks sits down with singer-songwriter Tim Timmons for a conversation that is honest, challenging, and deeply hope-filled.

Episode 158
Host: Kurtis Parks

Episode Highlights


How a terminal cancer diagnosis at 25 reshaped Tim’s faith and view of God


Why Tim says he stopped “working for Jesus” and started learning how to join Him


What worship looks like when it’s about attention, not performance


How grief and gratitude can live side by side without canceling each other out


The story behind Even If, I Can Only Imagine 2, and Tim’s new book Waking Up Again


Why the Church isn’t something you attend—but a people sent to bless the world

Guest Bio

Tim Timmons is a Nashville, Tennessee–based singer-songwriter, worship leader, and author who has spent more than two decades in ministry. Diagnosed with incurable cancer at age 25 and given five years to live, Tim is now more than 24 years into that journey. He is the co-writer of MercyMe’s Grammy-nominated hit “Even If,” the subject of the upcoming film I Can Only Imagine 2, and the author of Waking Up Again: A Journey of Grief and Gratitude. Through music, storytelling, and daily practices of faith, Tim helps people discover the real life found with Jesus—one day at a time.

Pull Quote

“I quit working for Jesus—and started learning how to join Him.”

Helpful Links

Official Movie Site: https://icanonlyimagine.com/
Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4M6Vi4Uc04
Publicity Materials: https://www.lionsgatepublicity.com/theatrical/i-can-only-imagine-2
Tim Timmons / Integrity Music: https://integritymusic.com/
10000 Minutes: https://10000minutes.org/

Sponsor: Planning Center

This episode of The Walk is brought to you by Planning Center—the all-in-one software that helps churches schedule volunteers, plan services, and stay connected throughout the week. If you’re leading people—not just gatherings—Planning Center helps remove friction so you can focus on what matters most.

Try it free today at:
https://planningcenter.com/?utm_source=worshipleadermag&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=worshipleadermagazine

Sometimes faith isn&rsquo;t about finding answers. Sometimes it&rsquo;s about waking up again&mdash;and choosing to join Jesus right where you are. In this episode of The Walk, host Kurtis Parks sits down with singer-songwriter Tim Timmons for a conversation that is honest, challenging, and deeply hope-filled.
Episode 158 Host: Kurtis Parks
Episode Highlights
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How a terminal cancer diagnosis at 25 reshaped Tim&rsquo;s faith and view of God
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Why Tim says he stopped &ldquo;working for Jesus&rdquo; and started learning how to join Him
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What worship looks like when it&rsquo;s about attention, not performance
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How grief and gratitude can live side by side without canceling each other out
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The story behind Even If, I Can Only Imagine 2, and Tim&rsquo;s new book Waking Up Again
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Why the Church isn&rsquo;t something you attend&mdash;but a people sent to bless the world
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Guest Bio
Tim Timmons is a Nashville, Tennessee&ndash;based singer-songwriter, worship leader, and author who has spent more than two decades in ministry. Diagnosed with incurable cancer at age 25 and given five years to live, Tim is now more than 24 years into that journey. He is the co-writer of MercyMe&rsquo;s Grammy-nominated hit &ldquo;Even If,&rdquo; the subject of the upcoming film I Can Only Imagine 2, and the author of Waking Up Again: A Journey of Grief and Gratitude. Through music, storytelling, and daily practices of faith, Tim helps people discover the real life found with Jesus&mdash;one day at a time.
Pull Quote
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&ldquo;I quit working for Jesus&mdash;and started learning how to join Him.&rdquo;
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Helpful Links
Official Movie Site: <a href="https://icanonlyimagine.com/" data-start="1818" data-end="1846">https://icanonlyimagine.com/</a> Movie Trailer: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4M6Vi4Uc04" data-start="1864" data-end="1907">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4M6Vi4Uc04</a> Publicity Materials: <a href="https://www.lionsgatepublicity.com/theatrical/i-can-only-imagine-2" data-start="1931" data-end="1997">https://www.lionsgatepublicity.com/theatrical/i-can-only-imagine-2</a> Tim Timmons / Integrity Music: <a href="https://integritymusic.com/" data-start="2031" data-end="2058">https://integritymusic.com/</a> 10000 Minutes: <a data-start="2076" data-end="2101">https://10000minutes.org/</a>
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Sponsor: Planning Center
This episode of The Walk is brought to you by Planning Center&mdash;the all-in-one software that helps churches schedule volunteers, plan services, and stay connected throughout the week. If you&rsquo;re leading people&mdash;not just gatherings&mdash;Planning Center helps remove friction so you can focus on what matters most.
Try it free today at: <a href="https://planningcenter.com/?utm_source=worshipleadermag&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=worshipleadermagazine" data-start="2472" data-end="2579">https://planningcenter.com/?utm_source=worshipleadermag&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=worshipleadermagazine</a>

Part of the Worship Leader Magazine Podcast Network, The Walk is a weekly devotional podcast where faith meets story in powerful, personal ways.

Each episode features a first-person devotional from a worship leader, pastor, artist, or creative—believers who don’t just lead worship, but live it. These aren’t interviews; they’re heartfelt testimonies about walking with God in the highs and lows, the mundane and miraculous.

Produced by Worship Leader Magazine, a trusted resource in worship ministry for over 30 years, The Walk equips and encourages worshipers to cultivate a lifestyle of Spirit-led worship beyond the platform.

Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just beginning your journey, these stories will help you walk closer with Jesus.

Explore every episode:worshipleader.com/podcasts

Part of the Worship Leader Magazine Podcast Network, The Walk is a weekly devotional podcast where faith meets story in powerful, personal ways.
Each episode features a first-person devotional from a worship leader, pastor, artist, or creative&mdash;believers who don&rsquo;t just lead worship, but live it. These aren&rsquo;t interviews; they&rsquo;re heartfelt testimonies about walking with God in the highs and lows, the mundane and miraculous.
Produced by Worship Leader Magazine, a trusted resource in worship ministry for over 30 years, The Walk equips and encourages worshipers to cultivate a lifestyle of Spirit-led worship beyond the platform.
Whether you&rsquo;re a seasoned leader or just beginning your journey, these stories will help you walk closer with Jesus.
Explore every episode: <a href="https://worshipleader.com/podcasts/" data-start="1072" data-end="1137">worshipleader.com/podcasts</a>

Worship Leaders are more than just musicians and performers. These leaders and creatives walk with God daily and can bring a good word to the Body of Christ.

The Walk: A Devotional Podcast from Worship Leader Magazine

The Walk Podcast shares real conversations with worshippers—moments when faith was tested, obedience cost something, and God showed up.

You’ll hear the struggle.
You’ll hear the choice.
You’ll hear what God did.

Because faith isn’t just a moment—it’s a walk. And you don’t have to walk it alone.

Hosted by Bay Turner
Part of the Worship Leader Magazine Podcast Network

Explore every episode: worshipleader.com/podcasts
Learn more: worshipleader.com/podcast/the-walk
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The Walk Podcast shares real conversations with worshippers&mdash;moments when faith was tested, obedience cost something, and God showed up.
You&rsquo;ll hear the struggle. You&rsquo;ll hear the choice. You&rsquo;ll hear what God did.
Because faith isn&rsquo;t just a moment&mdash;it&rsquo;s a walk. And you don&rsquo;t have to walk it alone.
Hosted by <a href="https://www.bayturner.com/">Bay Turner</a> Part of the <a href="https://worshipleader.com/podcasts/">Worship Leader Magazine Podcast Network</a>
Explore every episode: <a href="https://www.worshipleader.com/podcasts" data-start="773" data-end="841">worshipleader.com/podcasts</a> Learn more: <a href="https://worshipleader.com/podcast/the-walk" data-start="856" data-end="936">worshipleader.com/podcast/the-walk</a> Subscribe on your favorite platform: <a href="https://pod.link/1631583177" data-start="976" data-end="1026">pod.link/1631583177</a>

The Walk Podcast: Faith in the Real World

Tim Timmons: Waking Up Again When Faith, Grief, and Gratitude Collide

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