by Church @ 434 | Oct 8, 2025 | The Clash
It’s the question every believer asks when life gets hard: “If I’m following you, God, why is my life so stormy?” On The Clash, Jeff Dixon and Pastor Chris Whaley provide the pastoral guidance you’ve been searching for. Moving beyond simple platitudes, they dive into the scriptures of Job, James, and the Gospels to show that storms are not a sign of God’s absence, but an invitation into His presence. Learn practical steps—from journaling to worship—that can transform your perspective and help you find peace that surpasses all understanding.
#WhyGod #Christianity #HardQuestions #FindingPeace #DontTapOut #FaithAndDoubt #GodIsInControl #ChristianEncouragement
by Church @ 434 | Oct 7, 2025 | A Walk Through the Carpenter Shop
“How long, O Lord?” Have you ever cried this out in a season of waiting? In a world built for instant speed—from high-speed internet to next-day delivery—the spiritual discipline of waiting has become harder than ever. We’ve lost our patience, but has God’s plan changed?
Join us in the Carpenter Shop as we explore the profound truth that God’s delays are not His denials. Discover how to reframe your season of waiting from a time of frustration into your greatest period of spiritual growth. Learn why God’s timing is always perfect and how to use your wait time as commitment time to draw closer to Him.
#WaitingOnGod #GodsTiming #DontWasteTheWait #Faith #Patience #SpiritualGrowth #TrustGod #ChristianLiving
by Church @ 434 | Oct 6, 2025 | That Didn't Happen... Did it?
Believe it or not, Barophobia—the fear of gravity—is real. But what if this rare condition is the key to understanding one of the biggest misconceptions about God? We often fear His presence will either be a destructive force that presses us down or an absent one that leaves us to drift. Using the powerful promise from John 10:28, this video reframes God’s pull on your life. He’s not trying to crush you or abandon you; He’s holding you. Watch to see how fear causes us to misunderstand the beautiful, steadying gravity of His grace.
#GodsGrace #MisunderstandingGod #FearAndFaith #Barophobia #ChristianLiving #Theology #Jesus #YouAreHeld
by Church @ 434 | Oct 5, 2025 | Thought Tamer
Welcome Home to the Church @ 434! We are in the second week of a series called The Thought Tamer. We are building it on the very Biblical idea that we can have a life made better by better thoughts. This is not a series on the power of positive thinking, this is a series on the power that is unleashed when we think in Godly ways! Last week we entered The Brain Cage and found that true life change comes as we allow Jesus to renew our minds. As promised, each week we are going to share a tool that you can use to tame your thoughts. The tool for the week is The Picky Filter. You have one, now it may not be functioning as intended, but we all have one. In this study we will find how it works and what we need to do to make sure it is working. This is an important tool in the art of taming our thoughts and if we can – we have a better life. So get ready and let’s turn on The Picky Filter!
by Church @ 434 | Oct 4, 2025 | Faith in Action, Spilling the Holy Beans
What begins as a simple church group game turns into a deeply moving and authentic testimony from Beatrice. With a heart “bursting” with love, she shares candidly about navigating difficult family relationships, the peace that comes from giving your burdens to Christ, and how the Holy Spirit works through her in the most ordinary moments.
This is a raw, unscripted conversation that beautifully captures the essence of a life transformed by faith. If you need a reminder of God’s goodness or a dose of pure, unshakeable joy, this is a must-watch.
#JoyOfTheLord #RealTalk #FaithJourney #GodsGoodness #Testimony #PrayerWorks #LetGoAndLetGod #ChristianCommunity
