by Church @ 434 | Apr 16, 2026 | A Walk Through the Carpenter Shop
That famous Grammy-winning song told us to just “be happy.” It’s catchy, simple, and completely wrong. From a biblical perspective, the advice to chase personal happiness is a trap—a “lie from the pit of hell that smells of smoke.”
In this message from The Carpenter’s Shop, we dismantle this popular worldly wisdom and uncover a profound truth: Happiness is not a goal to be pursued; it’s a byproduct of a life lived with purpose. Discover the crucial difference between the fleeting feeling of happiness and the deep, unshakeable security of joy that comes from seeking God first. If you’re tired of chasing a feeling that never lasts, it’s time to learn how to build your life on something more real.
#DontWorryBeHappy #ChristianLiving #FindingJoy #SpiritualGrowth #TheLieOfHappiness #FaithOverFeelings #SeekFirstTheKingdom
by Church @ 434 | Apr 15, 2026 | The Clash
You’ve prayed. You’ve pleaded. But the problems are still there, and God feels distant. In this powerful episode of The Clash, Jeff Dixon and Dr. Chris Whaley address the raw reality of navigating life’s storms. They remind us that God never promised a problem-free life, but He did promise a presence-filled life.
Learn how to lean on the community of the church, how to give your problems to God without taking them back, and what to do when His silence feels deafening. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and questioning where God is in the middle of your mess, this conversation will offer you biblical hope, practical wisdom, and the strength to face your challenges with renewed faith.
#GodsSilence #FindingHope #StrugglingChristian #DontTapOut #ChristianEncouragement #PeaceInTheStorm #FaithJourney #YouAreNotAlone
by Church @ 434 | Apr 14, 2026 | Found in the Shadows
Are you in a season of waiting? Feeling stuck in the shadows, praying for a breakthrough? In this episode, Jeff Dixon explores one of the most profound lessons on enduring hardship by looking at Jesus’s final moments on the cross. Discover the counterintuitive secret He taught while in unimaginable agony: the power of serving others even when you are suffering yourself. Learn how to transform your waiting into a time of divine purpose and find the light that never fades, even in the darkest moments.
#WaitingOnGod #PurposeInPain #TheCross #ChristianInspiration #Faith #Hope #Suffering #Jesus
by Church @ 434 | Apr 13, 2026 | Future Shock
Turn on the news, and it’s easy to believe we’re living in the worst of times. The moral decay and chaos feel eerily similar to the days of Noah, Nineveh, or Capernaum. But what if this perspective is incomplete? In this episode of “Future Shock,” we explore the stunning biblical paradox that the very things causing fear are actually signs pointing to a glorious hope. Discover how to shift your perspective from fear to faith and understand why, for a believer, the darkest days are merely the prelude to the greatest day in history.
#BestOfTimes #LastDays #BiblicalProphecy #FindingHope #EndOfTimes #ChristianEncouragement #Rapture #JesusIsComing
by Church @ 434 | Apr 12, 2026 | Sacred Space
Today we begin a new celebration worship series that might forever change the way you worship and approach God. It is a series called Sacred Space. Each week we will take a fresh glimpse at something that is thousands of years old. The Tabernacle… why you may ask? Why do you need to know this? Because it reveals to us some things about God that we need to know. As we come off of the celebration of Easter, we see the love that Jesus has for us and how He has made it possible for us to know Him. So, if He wants us to know Him, we should get to know Him. One of the earliest and most important glimpses we get of God is in the Old Testament in the Tabernacle. Today we begin with Glimpse One – Move-In Day and we discover some things we may not know about God and why they matter to each of us, right now!
