by Church @ 434 | Aug 4, 2026 | Urban Legends
In the 1980s, a series of devastating house fires across England left behind a chilling calling card: amidst the charred ruins, a painting of a sobbing child would often be found completely untouched by the flames. This week on Urban Legends, we dive into the haunting mystery of the “Crying Boy” paintings. Is it a supernatural curse, or is there something more human at play? Beyond the ghost stories, we explore the profound lessons this legend offers us today—from the power of vulnerability and emotional expression to the endurance of art as a divine gift. We’ll examine how fear and superstition can take root in a community, creating a “vortex of belief” that challenges our logic. Watch as we weigh the reality of the curse against the power of the stories we tell ourselves, and ask the ultimate question: Would you be brave enough to hang this painting in your own home?
#CryingBoy #CursedArt #Superstition #PowerOfBelief #FaithAndFear #ArtHistory #Mystery #TheUnexplained #SpiritualGrowth #CommunityNarratives #ParanormalMystery #LessonsForFollowers
by Church @ 434 | Aug 3, 2026 | Full Circle
Have you ever noticed that the Bible is not just a collection of 66 books, but a perfectly symmetrical masterpiece? In this episode of “Full Circle,” Jeff Dixon explores the breathtaking design of Scripture by comparing the first three chapters of Genesis with the final three chapters of Revelation. Every dilemma introduced at the dawn of creation—from the entrance of the serpent and the casting of the curse to the closing of the gates of Eden—is systematically resolved and redeemed in the Bible’s closing pages. By witnessing how chaos is judged, death is destroyed, and paradise is restored through Jesus Christ, we see the undeniable fingerprint of a Sovereign God who wrote the beginning, the ending, and everything in between. Whether you are a lifelong believer or a curious skeptic, this study of the Bible’s literary and spiritual “full circle” will give you a newfound confidence in the reliability and completeness of God’s Word.
#GenesisToRevelation #GodsWord #Scripture #BiblicalSymmetry #RedemptionStory #JesusChrist #FaithJourney #TheMasterAuthor #Christianity #ParadiseRestored
by Church @ 434 | Aug 2, 2026 | The Ripple Effect, Worship Services
Ready for another ripple? This series is giving each of us a chance to examine our lives and the ripple effect of what we believe, what we say, what we think, and what we do. Most have come to grips with the reality that there is a ripple effect in everything. Since we never really know what that ripple effect might be, we must learn to intentionally start ripples knowing that God can turn them into waves that will change the shoreline of the world we live in. Today you are invited to live life with your eyes wide open and decide exactly what kind of life you will live. That is exciting, to be sure, but at the same time carries an incredible responsibility…are you ready to ripple?
by Church @ 434 | Aug 1, 2026 | A Walk Through the Carpenter Shop
In a world of targeted ads and “creepy” algorithms, we’ve all had that moment where we wonder: Is my phone listening to me? While our devices may track our words for profit, there is a much deeper human longing that technology can never satisfy—the desire to be truly heard and understood.
In this episode from the Carpenter Shop, we dive into the striking contrast between a device that listens to sell you a product and a Creator who listens to save your soul. God doesn’t need a switch or a signal to hear the unspoken cries of your heart; He is the original listener who hears the prayers you can’t even find the words for. Discover how to move past the digital noise, clear the lines of communication with your Heavenly Father, and find peace in the fact that the Creator of the universe isn’t just watching—He is listening and ready to respond.
#FaithAndTech #GodIsListening #PrayerLife #SpiritualGrowth #PrivacyAndFaith #ChristianEncouragement #Mindfulness #HeHearsYou #ChristianLiving #AlgorithmVsCreator
by Church @ 434 | Jul 31, 2026 | Urban Legends
In the charred remains of a devastating house fire, everything is typically reduced to ash—except, according to legend, for the sorrowful eyes of a young boy staring back from a pristine canvas. Join Jeff Dixon as we explore the chilling history of the “Crying Boy” paintings, a mass-produced series of portraits that became a national phenomenon in 1980s England. From the eerie reports of firefighters who discovered these portraits untouched amidst the rubble to the sensational tabloid headlines that sparked a country-wide panic, we dive deep into the mystery. Was it a supernatural gypsy curse, the trapped soul of a suffering child, or simply a misunderstood miracle of fire-resistant varnish? We unpack the history of artist Bruno Amadillo’s “woeful portraits,” the mass bonfires of 1985, and the lingering fear that hanging one of these prints might just be an invitation for destruction. Watch to decide for yourself: Is it just a coincidence, or is some art truly cursed?
#CryingBoy #CursedArt #ParanormalHistory #HauntedObjects #Mystery #Supernatural #1980sNostalgia #GhostStories #UrbanMyth
