Church @ 434 Podcast

In this episode, we discuss the significance of trusting in the Lord by drawing inspiration from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. Jeremiah's life and experiences in a turbulent world serve as a parallel to modern times, emphasizing the importance of trust in God to find peace, joy, and hope amidst turmoil and uncertainty. The message encourages listeners to maintain their faith and h...

#ElvisLives In this episode, we discuss the events of August 15th, 1977, the day before Elvis Presley's death. We highlight peculiar aspects of that day, such as Elvis spending time with his daughter Lisa Marie and his unusual behavior regarding his upcoming concert tour. The episode raises questions about Elvis's intentions and Charlie Hodge's presence, fueling speculation and conspir...

This celebration worship event concludes our Ride for the Brand series, which is built upon asking and answering the question – will you live up to the calling that God has for you and your life? Once again, we turn back into the thrilling pages of the Old Westement and grab the snapshot that God gives us of a man with True Grit. What we know about his life gives us the clues and the questions to...

In this session, we discuss the Holy Spirit and what the baptism of the Holy Spirit is. We also look at the importance of relying on God's Word rather than personal experiences, we address misconceptions, and provide a breakdown of the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Jeff also touches on the unemotional nature of this work of God and its unifying impact on believers. Additionally, it is mentioned...

In this episode, the focus is on political correctness and freedom of speech. The importance of free speech is emphasized and how political correctness can be used to censor important topics. Also highlighted is the need to balance respecting others' beliefs with expressing one's own. The episode underscores the importance of speaking truth in a world where lies may be more comfortable and...

In this episode, we look at the importance of finding hope and joy in a world filled with both celebratory and troubling events. Regardless of the circumstances, God provides hope, which can lead to joy and peace through faith. Ultimately, the message is about living a life anchored by hope and faith in God's plan.

In this episode, we discuss the events surrounding Elvis Presley's death on August 16th, 1977. He highlights unusual aspects of the situation, such as paramedics not recognizing the body as Elvis, conspiracy theories about his death, the rapid handling of his funeral, the purchase of a wax figure of Elvis by his father Vernon Presley, and a misspelled name on Elvis's tombstone. These eleme...

In this episode, it is emphasized that while Satan should not be underestimated, he is not as powerful as Almighty God. Satan is considered a created being and does not have equal power or status to God. Remember that God is ultimately in control, and Satan's power is limited to what God allows. The conclusion is that Satan is not God's opposite, and he must align with what the Creator dec...

In the Old West, the final shootout often took place at “high noon” when the sun was highest in the sky. When the five kings of the Amorites came against the Israelites, it would take a miracle for the people of God to defeat them before the sun went down. What happens next is the stuff of legend…and reveals some important realities for us as we “ride for the brand” and live legendary lives.

This session is part of a series called "Ghost Adventures" in which discusses the Holy Spirit. The series aims to explore concepts related to the Holy Spirit, including the baptism and indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Emphasis is put on the importance of understanding the Holy Spirit's role in our lives and compares the Spirit to the vital but unseen force of air. It also touches on th...

In this podcast episode, we discuss the importance of freedom of speech and how the Supreme Court interprets the Constitution to define its limits. Various Supreme Court rulings related to free speech are mentioned, such as restrictions on making threats and protections for offensive language. The episode emphasizes the responsibility that comes with freedom of speech and the need to balance it wi...

In this podcast episode we discuss the phrase "God is still on his throne" commonly heard in Christian circles. He emphasizes that the word "still" is unnecessary because God is always on his throne, using references from Psalm 29 to illustrate this point. The message is that no matter the challenges or floods in life, listeners can find peace in the knowledge that God is alway...

The podcast episode is a study on spiritual gifts, specifically focusing on leadership as a spiritual gift. It discusses the distinction between "Big L" leadership as a spiritual gift and "small L" leadership skills. The emphasis is that leadership in the context of spiritual gifts should be servant leadership, following the example of Jesus. The episode explores different bibl...

Welcome to a new series called "The Elvis Conspiracy" and discusses the history of Elvis Presley's alleged faked death. The host, Jeff Dixon, explains that he used to teach a series on "Is Elvis Alive?" and shares his personal experiences, including meeting Elvis' half-brother. The episode mentions recent developments such as an Elvis film, the passing of Elvis' dau...

In Ride for the Brand, we are unapologetically looking at how we can live legendary lives. God has called us to do so. In this study we discover that honesty and integrity are essential in closing the gap between the way things are and the way things ought to be. When we start becoming the stuff of legend – honesty and integrity allow us to live our faith in front of others in ways that honors God...

In this bonus podcast episode of "Route 66," we revisit the concept of having dominion over the earth as mentioned in the book of Genesis. The episode emphasizes that this dominion implies being caretakers of the earth and its creatures, rather than worshiping the creation. Understanding this role requires a connection with the creator and that those without a relationship with God may s...

In this episode, we discuss the importance of freedom of speech, even when it involves disagreeable or hurtful speech. Emphasis on the need to protect this freedom while acknowledging the responsibility it carries, as our words can have consequences. Also highlighted the importance of using free speech to make a positive impact on society.

In this episode, we look the power of Satan. We discuss if he is all powerful and if his power is temporary.

In this episode, we look at whether God get tired or not and the purpose of the sabbath.

In this episode, we look the gifts that Peter classified as serving gifts.

In this episode, we look at the importance of the freedom of the press in preventing the government from forcing use to say something we don't believe.

In week one  we start in Genesis. Genesis is our Yellowstone in some ways… one of the popular streaming shows of the day features the story of the Dutton family. John Dutton is the lead character, Yellowstone is the largest ranch in Montana, and the Duttons moved west years ago and settled the land. Many people flocked to the Old West because it was a chance to start over in a place where there we...

In this episode, we continue our look at the book of Genesis. In today's study, we will see the two responsibilities that man has.

In this episode, we pray for the schools our kids go to and their teachers.

In this episode, Jeff shows us two autographed pictures from Buck Rogers. One of Gil Gerard and one of Erin Gray.