by Church @ 434 | Feb 4, 2026 | The Clash
Filmmaker Rick Pamplin (“Burt Reynolds: The Last Interview”) joins The Clash to share one of the most incredible life stories you will ever hear. Beginning in a hospital bed where doctors told him he wouldn’t live to be 20, Rick details a journey fueled by a profound faith and a refusal to accept limitations. He recounts the pivotal moments of defiance—from burning his restrictive medical letters and flushing his prescriptions down the toilet to running away from military school to hitchhike to Hollywood. Pamplin shares his disillusionment with organized religion after a pastor dismissed his dreams, and how that experience forged a more personal, resilient faith. In a story full of unbelievable twists, he reveals how he accidentally became Sylvester Stallone’s neighbor just before Rocky exploded, worked with the entire Stallone family, and how a random encounter in a bathroom led him to create, write, and direct the iconic TV show GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling). This is a powerful testimony of perseverance, divine appointments, and carving your own path when the world tells you it’s impossible.
#RickPamplin #SylvesterStallone #GLOW #Hollywood #Filmmaker #AgainstAllOdds #FaithJourney #Rocky #BurtReynolds #GorgeousLadiesOfWrestling #Director #Screenwriter
by Church @ 434 | Feb 3, 2026 | Oh Heavens
You hear the phrase “angel of light” and assume it’s a good thing—a messenger sent directly from heaven. But the Bible tells a different, more chilling story. In this segment of our “Oh, Heavens” series, we expose one of the most clever deceptions in spiritual warfare. Drawing from 2 Corinthians and 1 John, we answer the question: What are angels of light? The answer will change how you view the spiritual realm, revealing that this term refers not to holy beings, but to Satan and his fallen angels in disguise. Learn why it is of the utmost importance to be aware and to test every spirit, rather than blindly accepting supernatural encounters.
#Angels #Theology #SpiritualDeception #TestTheSpirits #ChristianLiving #FallenAngels #BiblicalWarning
by Church @ 434 | Feb 2, 2026 | A Walk Through the Carpenter Shop
We all set goals to improve our lives, especially when it comes to physical health and fitness. But what if the most vital workout has nothing to do with the gym? In The Carpenter Shop, Jeff Dixon explores the Apostle Paul’s timeless advice to “exercise yourself toward godliness.” This message contrasts our modern obsession with physical improvement against a spiritual fitness that profits not just for today, but for eternity. Discover the simple, powerful steps you can take to flex your spiritual muscles, condition your soul, and get in shape for whatever God has planned for your life. It’s time to pick up a different kind of weight.
#SpiritualFitness #Faith #ChristianLiving #ExerciseYourFaith #SpiritualGrowth #Godliness
by Church @ 434 | Jan 31, 2026 | Faith in Action, The Table
Have you ever had a “broken lamp moment”—a time you messed up so badly you felt there was nowhere to hide? This message explores the profound beauty of belonging to a spiritual family, a place where grace rescues you when you least deserve it. Using the powerful, true story of a boy, a broken lamp, and an unexpected invitation, we uncover what it truly means to be called to “the big table.” Discover why your failures don’t have to define you, why God gives us so much when we deserve so little, and why the seat He has for you is not at the kids’ table of shame, but at the place of honor. It’s a moving reminder that you aren’t invited because you’re perfect, but simply because you are His child.
#TheBigTable #ChurchFamily #BrokenLampMoment #Grace #Belonging #Forgiveness #YouAreLoved #ComeToTheTable #Faith #FamilyOfGod
by Church @ 434 | Jan 30, 2026 | Bridge to Truth, The Grind and the Glory, The Grind Down
Have you ever felt that your season of hard work—a difficult job, a challenging relationship, or a personal struggle—was a complete waste of time? This message challenges that perspective by revealing “The Grinder Code” from Proverbs 16:3. Discover how the daily, unseen, and often lonely work of faith is never wasted when it’s committed to God. Drawing a powerful parallel to the Israelites crossing the Jordan, you’ll learn that your obedience today might be setting a miracle in motion 16 miles upstream, far beyond what you can see. Learn to reframe your “lost weekends” and unseen efforts not as wasted time, but as a sacred investment that God is preparing to establish and glorify. Your faithfulness in the small moments is creating a legacy and positioning you for a breakthrough you can’t even imagine yet.
#Faithfulness #GrindingItOut #TrustTheProcess #GodsPlan #Perseverance #NeverWasted #UnseenMiracles #DailyGrind #SpiritualGrowth
by Church @ 434 | Jan 29, 2026 | Seriously?
Every day, millions of us use a device born from a moment of pure accident. In 1945, a self-taught engineer named Percy Spencer was working on WWII radar technology when he noticed the chocolate bar in his pocket had mysteriously melted. This wasn’t just a gooey mess; it was the spark of a revolution. This is the incredible story of how a man with a third-grade education, driven by pure curiosity, defied experts who dismissed his idea as a “$500 hot dog warmer” and went on to invent the microwave oven. It’s a powerful reminder that world-changing genius isn’t defined by a diploma, but by the courage to ask “what if?”
#Invention #PercySpencer #History #Microwave #AccidentalInventions #DidYouKnow #UntoldHistory #Innovation #Chocolate #Curiosity
