The Carpenter's Church Podcast

Life is full of illusions that promise meaning but leave us empty. In this message from The Grand Illusion series, Pastor Kendall Hicks walks through Ecclesiastes 5:1–7 and uncovers why religion without reverence is just another illusion. Discover how to approach God with awe, pray with authenticity, and live out your faith with integrity.

In this week’s message from The Grand Illusion series, Pastor Kendall Hicks unpacks Ecclesiastes 4:4–16 with raw honesty and practical wisdom. We all know the drive to succeed can leave us isolated, comparing ourselves to others and chasing after wind. But Scripture reminds us that life “under the sun” was never meant to be lived alone. Discover why ambition without community always falls short, h...

Trapped in the Spin-Cycle of Life? In this message, Pastor Kendall Hicks brings us fresh hope as we seek to make sense of a world that seems to be spinning out of control. From our series: "The Grand Illusion: Finding Jesus When Life's a Smokescreen"

Hard work without God still comes up empty. “You can pour your life into hard work and success—and still feel empty. In this message from Ecclesiastes 2:12–26, Pastor Kendall Hicks unpacks why our sweat equity can’t buy lasting meaning, and how God offers a greater return than anything under the sun.”

What if the road you thought would lead to happiness actually left you empty? In this message from Ecclesiastes 2:1–11, Pastor Kendall Hicks exposes the four “highways” people chase—pleasure, achievement, possessions, and indulgence—and why they always lead to disappointment. With humor, real-life stories, and biblical truth, you’ll discover that true joy isn’t found in chasing happiness but in re...

In this episode, Pastor Kendall HIcks explores the sobering truth found in Ecclesiastes 1:12–18—that more knowledge doesn’t always lead to more joy. Sometimes, the more we understand life “under the sun,” the more frustrated and empty we feel. But there’s hope beyond the smokescreen. Join us as we discover why true wisdom is found not just in what you know—but in who you know.

What if everything you’re chasing — success, status, achievement — is just smoke?  In this message from our Ecclesiastes series, we dive into the illusions we buy into: the grind, the hustle, the pursuit of “something new.” It looks like progress, but it often leaves us feeling empty. Through the raw honesty of Ecclesiastes 1 and the hope of John 1, we’ll explore why life without God always leaves...

From our series "Spirit Filled" with Pastor Kendall Hicks

Easter 2025 with Pastor Kendall Hicks

From our series "The Road to Redemption" with Pastor Kendall Hicks

with Pastor Kendall Hicks

From our series "The Road to Redemption" with Pastor Kendall Hicks

with Pastor Kendall Hicks

From our series "The Road to Redemption" with Pastor Kendall Hicks

with Pastor Kendall Hicks

with Pastor Kendall Hicks

From our series "the Road to Resurrection" with Pastor Kendall Hicks

from our series "the Road to Redemption" with Pastor Kendall Hicks

with Pastor Kendall Hicks

with Pastor Kendall Hicks

with Pastor Kendall Hicks

Message three from our Christmas Series: Peace Instead of Panic" with Pastor Kendall Hicks

Message two from our Christmas series, "Peace instead of Panic" with Pastor Kendall Hicks

Message 1 from our Christmas series "Peace instead of Panic" with Pastor Kendall Hicks

Final mesage from our series "EPHESIANS: becoming who we really are" with Pastor Kendall Hicks