by Church @ 434 | Dec 17, 2025 | The Clash
We all know what we should do as parents, but what about the things we should absolutely avoid? Welcome back to The Clash, where Jeff Dixon and Chris Whaley have been displaced from their usual wrestling ring to a spot by the Christmas tree to deliver Part 2 of their parenting series. This episode is packed with practical, Biblical advice on the guardrails every parent needs to set—not just for their kids, but for themselves.
In this discussion, Jeff and Chris tackle the most critical errors to avoid in Christian parenting. They explore the destructive nature of the “comparison trap” between siblings, the vital importance of maintaining a united front so kids don’t play parents against one another, and why you simply cannot outsource your child’s spiritual growth to a youth pastor. They also highlight the “Christmas Store,” a powerful ministry model designed to restore dignity to parents while providing miracles for teenagers in the community. Grab your copy of Away from the Manger, sit down by the tree, and join the conversation as we clash with the culture of modern parenting.
#ParentingAdvice #ChristianLiving #TheClash #ParentingDonts #FaithAndFamily #BiblicalParenting #DonTapOut
by Church @ 434 | Dec 16, 2025 | Chatting Around the Christmas Tree
“There is a “plethora” of Christmas music out there, but which song truly captures the spirit of the season for you? Today on Chatting Around the Christmas Tree, we whittle it down. We challenge the staff to cut through the noise and select the one song they could live with—every hour of every day—through the 25th.
It’s a conversation about nostalgia, instrumental peace, and the songs that “count your blessings.” Let music be the soundtrack that carries you through the season.
#ChristmasTraditions #MusicTherapy #HolidaySpirit #ChristmasQuestions #MeaningOfChristmas #HolidayMusic
by Church @ 434 | Dec 15, 2025 | Chatting Around the Christmas Tree
“Your imagination can run wild, and anything and everything can happen.”
Join the Church of 434 staff as we tackle the ultimate holiday hypothetical: Dinner with any fictional character. The conversation takes some hilarious turns, featuring cameos from Red One, Frozen, and even Die Hard. Whether it’s asking Santa for his logistical secrets over a ribeye or chilling with The Rock, we want to know where your imagination takes you this holiday season.
#ChristmasSpirit #Imagination #HolidaySeason #PopCulture #QandA #ChatAroundTheChristmasTree #ChristmasVibes
by Church @ 434 | Dec 13, 2025 | Chatting Around the Christmas Tree
If you could be stuck in a Christmas movie for just one day, which one would you pick? The Church at 434 staff takes on this debate, and the answers get wild!
From fixing the plot holes in White Christmas and riding Clark Griswold’s saucer sled, to a very un-pastoral plan to take out Mr. Potter in It’s a Wonderful Life—this conversation has it all. Join us around the tree for some laughs and let us know: which movie world would YOU choose?
#HolidayMovies #ClassicChristmas #QuestionOfTheDay #MovieMagic #ChristmasTraditions
by Church @ 434 | Dec 12, 2025 | Chatting Around the Christmas Tree
In the hustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to feel like we can never take a day off—much like Santa’s elves. In this episode of “Chatting Around the Christmas Tree,” we start with a fun question: What do elves do for fun? But the conversation leads us to a much deeper truth.
Are you rushing through December, or are you experiencing it? We invite you to take a few hours for yourself, step away from the stress, and remember what we are truly celebrating. Let’s find rest and refocus on Jesus together.
#Advent #SlowDown #ChristmasDevotional #JesusIsTheReason #MentalHealth #SpiritualRest #ChurchFamily
by Church @ 434 | Dec 11, 2025 | Chatting Around the Christmas Tree
Traditions make up the fabric of our holidays—but if you could start a new one for everyone, what would it be?
Welcome back to “Chatting Around the Christmas Tree.” Today, the staff dives into a creative hypothetical question that reveals a lot about how we view the holidays. From “mandating” that families take turns opening gifts to foster unity, to a “Brewster’s Millions” style of giving away money to strangers, we explore ways to make the season more meaningful. (And yes, we also talk about mandatory food choices and banning fake trees!).
Whether your traditions are silly or sacred, we hope this conversation inspires you to find ways to point your family back to the true gift of Christmas: the baby in the manger.
#Christmas #FaithAndFamily #NewTraditions #ReasonForTheSeason #ChurchCommunity #Generosity #ChristmasVlog #HolidaySpirit
