by Church @ 434 | Oct 20, 2025 | A Walk Through the Carpenter Shop
What is the difference between a simple choice and a true test of faith? In this episode of The Carpenter Shop, host Jeff Dixon explores the story of Mary Magdalene’s encounter with the resurrected Jesus. Using her immediate response as a powerful example, Jeff challenges our tendency to postpone what God asks of us.
Join us as we examine the nature of genuine obedience—the kind that requires sacrifice and immediate action, unlike a child simply choosing a treat. Discover why Jesus’s entire life was the ultimate model of obedience and how we are called to follow that example today. If you’ve ever struggled with procrastination in your faith, this message is a crucial reminder that when God speaks, the time to act is now.
#DelayedObedience #FaithInAction #Obedience #ChristianLiving #MaryMagdalene #Discipleship #SpiritualGrowth #Resurrection
by Church @ 434 | Oct 18, 2025 | Faith in Action, Spilling the Holy Beans
From jokes about GoFundMe and nosy neighbors to a serious discussion on the “absence of truth” in our world, this gathering was anything but predictable. We asked our community tough questions and got refreshingly honest answers.
But the most powerful moment came from a man named John, who has spent years battling an “incurable” illness. Using the analogy of restoring an old car that never existed, he shares how God takes our broken pieces and makes something new and better. His update on a new medical trial will leave you inspired.
If you’ve ever felt broken, this raw, funny, and deeply moving conversation is for you.
#BrokenAndBeautiful #Restoration #PotterAndClay #Faith #HopeAndHealing #ChristianTestimony #Inspiration #RealPeopleRealStories #GodIsGood
by Church @ 434 | Oct 17, 2025 | 3 Rings of Crazy, Bridge to Truth, Thought Tamer
It’s easy to overestimate the importance of one defining moment and underestimate the power of making small improvements every single day. Getting just 1% better daily can make you over 37 times better in a year, while getting 1% worse can almost wipe you out. This message is about harnessing that power. We explore how to forget your goals and focus on your systems, engage your “Goldilocks Engine” to avoid burnout, and build identity-based habits. This isn’t about “stinking thinking” or self-improvement; it’s about the daily process of becoming a new creation.
#ThoughtTamer #OnePercentBetter #ChristianMotivation #DailyHabits #Consistency #MindsetMatters #SpiritualDiscipline
by Church @ 434 | Oct 16, 2025 | LED Talks
What if the secret to becoming a great leader isn’t about climbing the ladder, but about understanding what it means to be a follower? In this powerful Lead Talk, Jeff Dixon challenges the conventional wisdom that leadership is about titles and being in charge. He argues that true influence comes not from a position, but from becoming someone worth following.
Discover why leaders with impressive titles often fail to make an impact, and how embracing the role of a learner and a follower can transform you into the kind of leader who changes lives, inspires teams, and maybe even changes the world.
#Leadership #LEDTalk #HowToLead #LeadershipTips #Motivation #Success #ChristianLeader #ServantLeader #WorthFollowing
by Church @ 434 | Oct 15, 2025 | The Clash
The Clash hits the road for its most unique episode yet: WrestleRama! For one night only, co-host and former pro-wrestler Chris Whaley dusts off the legendary mask to step out of retirement as The Masked Saint. Teaming up with former World Champion Jimmy “The Golden Boy” McDowell, he faces the villainous duo of Insane John Strange and Prince Anaka in an unforgettable main event.
Join host Jeff Dixon as we trade the studio for the squared circle in an outdoor spectacle that’s all about faith, fellowship, and flying elbows. Is this a final glorious comeback, or has the Saint taken on more than he can handle? Also featuring a high-energy opening match between Jet Dade and Magnum McLaren. This isn’t your typical church service—it’s The Clash in its purest form.
#TheMaskedSaint #ProWrestling #ChristianWrestling #FaithInAction #WrestleRama #ComebackStory #TheClash #OneNightOnly
by Church @ 434 | Oct 14, 2025 | We Are At War
Do you ever have “fear days”—when circumstances feel crushing and anxiety takes over? For followers of Christ, this feeling is more than just a bad day; it’s a battlefront in a spiritual war. So what do you do when you’re afraid to fight?
Join host Jeff Dixon as he provides a practical and powerful answer. This isn’t about ignoring fear, but confronting it with the ultimate weapon: prayer. Learn a simple, honest prayer that can deliver you from the grip of fear and the biblical promises from Isaiah and Psalms that anchor our trust in God. You were not created to live in fear; you were created to overcome it.
#Prayer #HowToPray #FearAndAnxiety #SpiritualWarfare #Christianity #BibleStudy #Hope #TrustInGod #Faith #Deliverance
