The Church @ 434 https://www.touchandchange.com/ Touching and changing the world with the love of Christ. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:40:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://www.touchandchange.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-c434LogoTransparent-32x32.png The Church @ 434 https://www.touchandchange.com/ 32 32 175441498 noCovenant Community Church 2015Covenant Community Church Worship Sermons Covenant Community Church Worship Sermons Jeff Dixonjdixon@touchandchange.comJeff Dixon Word Up Series https://www.touchandchange.net/word-up-series/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.touchandchange.com/?p=261371 Legend has it that Ernest Hemingway was once challenged to write a complete story in only six words. His response was devastatingly brilliant. What if we applied the same challenge to our spiritual lives?
This video kicks off a new series, "Word Up," where we learn to boil down the complexities of our lives and faith into a single, powerful focus. Tonight, we start with six words. You'll be guided through a simple but profound exercise to craft a "six-word memoir" that captures where you are right now.
Discover how this practice can ignite your "actual imagination," bring clarity to your spiritual condition, and prepare you to find the one word that will define your growth for the year ahead.
#SixWordStory #HemingwayChallenge #SpiritualFormation #CreativeFaith #KnowYourself #PersonalGrowth #Christianity

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Blessing and blessing others is important if we are going to be serious about following Jesus. Join us for this audio study as we take a deep dive into a familiar passage of scripture and discover some things that we need to know about blessing.

Faith in Action (s2e9) – Can You Tell Your Life Story in 6 Words? – Word Up (wk 1)

by | Apr 11, 2026

Legend has it that Ernest Hemingway was once challenged to write a complete story in only six words. His response was devastatingly brilliant. What if we applied the same challenge to our spiritual lives?
This video kicks off a new series, “Word Up,” where we learn to boil down the complexities of our lives and faith into a single, powerful focus. Tonight, we start with six words. You’ll be guided through a simple but profound exercise to craft a “six-word memoir” that captures where you are right now.
Discover how this practice can ignite your “actual imagination,” bring clarity to your spiritual condition, and prepare you to find the one word that will define your growth for the year ahead.
#SixWordStory #HemingwayChallenge #SpiritualFormation #CreativeFaith #KnowYourself #PersonalGrowth #Christianity

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]]> 261371 jdixon@touchandchange.com (Jeff Dixon) Bridge to Truth (s2e6) – The Visceral Cost of Worship (Then & Now) – Sacred Wonderings (wk 1) https://www.touchandchange.net/bridge-to-truth-s2e6-the-visceral-cost-of-worship-then-now-sacred-wonderings-wk-1/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.touchandchange.com/?p=261411 Join us for "Sacred Wondering" as we delve into the often-misunderstood world of Tabernacle worship, specifically the outer courtyard and the altar of sacrifice. Forget your assumptions about ancient religious practices – this wasn't a "drop-off" service where priests did all the work.
In this powerful session, we explore Leviticus chapter 1 and uncover the shocking, personal, and graphic details of what it truly meant for an Israelite to bring an offering to God. From personally choosing a spotless animal, to laying hands on its head, to slaughtering it yourself and then skinning and preparing it – worship was an immersive, bloody, and visceral experience.
Jeff challenges us to understand that this intense, hands-on process wasn't just ritual; it was a profound act of identification and transfer, where the worshipper literally felt the weight and cost of atonement. Just as ancient Israelites couldn't outsource their sacrifice, we cannot outsource our worship today.
This session is a vivid reminder of the holiness of God, the brutal cost of sin, and the immense, personal sacrifice of Jesus on the cross that ultimately made a permanent way for us to enter God's presence. Prepare to be challenged, deeply moved, and gain a profound new appreciation for the Passion of the Christ and what it truly means to engage in worship.
#Tabernacle #OldTestament #Leviticus #Sacrifice #Atonement #Worship #PersonalWorship #BloodyTruth #CostOfSin #HolinessOfGod #SpiritualGrowth #Engagement #FaithJourney

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Bridge to Truth (s2e6) – The Visceral Cost of Worship (Then & Now) – Sacred Wonderings (wk 1)

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]]> 261411 jdixon@touchandchange.com (Jeff Dixon)noJoin us for "Sacred Wondering" as we delve into the often-misunderstood world of Tabernacle worship, specifically the outer courtyard and the altar of sacrifice. Forget your assumptions about ancient religious practices – this wasn't a "drop-off" service where priests did all the work. In this powerful session, we explore Leviticus chapter 1 and uncover the shocking, personal, and graphic details of what it truly meant for an Israelite to bring an offering to God. From personally choosing a spotless animal, to laying hands on its head, to slaughtering it yourself and then skinning and preparing it – worship was an immersive, bloody, and visceral experience. Jeff challenges us to understand that this intense, hands-on process wasn't just ritual; it was a profound act of identification and transfer, where the worshipper literally felt the weight and cost of atonement. Just as ancient Israelites couldn't outsource their sacrifice, we cannot outsource our worship today. This session is a vivid reminder of the holiness of God, the brutal cost of sin, and the immense, personal sacrifice of Jesus on the cross that ultimately made a permanent way for us to enter God's presence. Prepare to be challenged, deeply moved, and gain a profound new appreciation for the Passion of the Christ and what it truly means to engage in worship. #Tabernacle #OldTestament #Leviticus #Sacrifice #Atonement #Worship #PersonalWorship #BloodyTruth #CostOfSin #HolinessOfGod #SpiritualGrowth #Engagement #FaithJourney The post Bridge to Truth (s2e6) – The Visceral Cost of Worship (Then & Now) – Sacred Wonderings (wk 1) appeared first on The Church @ 434.Jeff DixonJoin us for "Sacred Wondering" as we delve into the often-misunderstood world of Tabernacle worship, specifically the outer courtyard and the altar of sacrifice. Forget your assumptions about ancient religious practices – this wasn't a "drop-off" service where priests did all the work. In this powerful session, we explore Leviticus chapter 1 and uncover the shocking, personal, and graphic details of what it truly meant for an Israelite to bring an offering to God. From personally choosing a spotless animal, to laying hands on its head, to slaughtering it yourself and then skinning and preparing it – worship was an immersive, bloody, and visceral experience. Jeff challenges us to understand that this intense, hands-on process wasn't just ritual; it was a profound act of identification and transfer, where the worshipper literally felt the weight and cost of atonement. Just as ancient Israelites couldn't outsource their sacrifice, we cannot outsource our worship today. This session is a vivid reminder of the holiness of God, the brutal cost of sin, and the immense, personal sacrifice of Jesus on the cross that ultimately made a permanent way for us to enter God's presence. Prepare to be challenged, deeply moved, and gain a profound new appreciation for the Passion of the Christ and what it truly means to engage in worship. #Tabernacle #OldTestament #Leviticus #Sacrifice #Atonement #Worship #PersonalWorship #BloodyTruth #CostOfSin #HolinessOfGod #SpiritualGrowth #Engagement #FaithJourney The post Bridge to Truth (s2e6) – The Visceral Cost of Worship (Then & Now) – Sacred Wonderings (wk 1) appeared first on The Church @ 434.Bridge to Truth, Sacred Space, Sacred Wonderings, The Grind and the Glory Sacred Wonderings Series https://www.touchandchange.net/sacred-wonderings-series/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.touchandchange.com/?p=261406 Join us for "Sacred Wondering" as we delve into the often-misunderstood world of Tabernacle worship, specifically the outer courtyard and the altar of sacrifice. Forget your assumptions about ancient religious practices – this wasn't a "drop-off" service where priests did all the work.
In this powerful session, we explore Leviticus chapter 1 and uncover the shocking, personal, and graphic details of what it truly meant for an Israelite to bring an offering to God. From personally choosing a spotless animal, to laying hands on its head, to slaughtering it yourself and then skinning and preparing it – worship was an immersive, bloody, and visceral experience.
Jeff challenges us to understand that this intense, hands-on process wasn't just ritual; it was a profound act of identification and transfer, where the worshipper literally felt the weight and cost of atonement. Just as ancient Israelites couldn't outsource their sacrifice, we cannot outsource our worship today.
This session is a vivid reminder of the holiness of God, the brutal cost of sin, and the immense, personal sacrifice of Jesus on the cross that ultimately made a permanent way for us to enter God's presence. Prepare to be challenged, deeply moved, and gain a profound new appreciation for the Passion of the Christ and what it truly means to engage in worship.
#Tabernacle #OldTestament #Leviticus #Sacrifice #Atonement #Worship #PersonalWorship #BloodyTruth #CostOfSin #HolinessOfGod #SpiritualGrowth #Engagement #FaithJourney

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Blessing and blessing others is important if we are going to be serious about following Jesus. Join us for this audio study as we take a deep dive into a familiar passage of scripture and discover some things that we need to know about blessing.

Bridge to Truth (s2e6) – The Visceral Cost of Worship (Then & Now) – Sacred Wonderings (wk 1)

by | Apr 17, 2026

Join us for “Sacred Wondering” as we delve into the often-misunderstood world of Tabernacle worship, specifically the outer courtyard and the altar of sacrifice. Forget your assumptions about ancient religious practices – this wasn’t a “drop-off” service where priests did all the work.
In this powerful session, we explore Leviticus chapter 1 and uncover the shocking, personal, and graphic details of what it truly meant for an Israelite to bring an offering to God. From personally choosing a spotless animal, to laying hands on its head, to slaughtering it yourself and then skinning and preparing it – worship was an immersive, bloody, and visceral experience.
Jeff challenges us to understand that this intense, hands-on process wasn’t just ritual; it was a profound act of identification and transfer, where the worshipper literally felt the weight and cost of atonement. Just as ancient Israelites couldn’t outsource their sacrifice, we cannot outsource our worship today.
This session is a vivid reminder of the holiness of God, the brutal cost of sin, and the immense, personal sacrifice of Jesus on the cross that ultimately made a permanent way for us to enter God’s presence. Prepare to be challenged, deeply moved, and gain a profound new appreciation for the Passion of the Christ and what it truly means to engage in worship.
#Tabernacle #OldTestament #Leviticus #Sacrifice #Atonement #Worship #PersonalWorship #BloodyTruth #CostOfSin #HolinessOfGod #SpiritualGrowth #Engagement #FaithJourney

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]]> 261406 jdixon@touchandchange.com (Jeff Dixon) A Walk Through the Carpenter’s Shop (s9e30) – The Lie Behind “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” https://www.touchandchange.net/a-walk-through-the-carpenters-shop-s9e30-the-lie-behind-dont-worry-be-happy/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.touchandchange.com/?p=261401 That famous Grammy-winning song told us to just "be happy." It's catchy, simple, and completely wrong. From a biblical perspective, the advice to chase personal happiness is a trap—a "lie from the pit of hell that smells of smoke."
In this message from The Carpenter's Shop, we dismantle this popular worldly wisdom and uncover a profound truth: Happiness is not a goal to be pursued; it's a byproduct of a life lived with purpose. Discover the crucial difference between the fleeting feeling of happiness and the deep, unshakeable security of joy that comes from seeking God first. If you're tired of chasing a feeling that never lasts, it's time to learn how to build your life on something more real.
#DontWorryBeHappy #ChristianLiving #FindingJoy #SpiritualGrowth #TheLieOfHappiness #FaithOverFeelings #SeekFirstTheKingdom

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A Walk Through the Carpenter’s Shop (s9e30) – The Lie Behind “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”

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]]> 261401 jdixon@touchandchange.com (Jeff Dixon)noThat famous Grammy-winning song told us to just "be happy." It's catchy, simple, and completely wrong. From a biblical perspective, the advice to chase personal happiness is a trap—a "lie from the pit of hell that smells of smoke." In this message from The Carpenter's Shop, we dismantle this popular worldly wisdom and uncover a profound truth: Happiness is not a goal to be pursued; it's a byproduct of a life lived with purpose. Discover the crucial difference between the fleeting feeling of happiness and the deep, unshakeable security of joy that comes from seeking God first. If you're tired of chasing a feeling that never lasts, it's time to learn how to build your life on something more real. #DontWorryBeHappy #ChristianLiving #FindingJoy #SpiritualGrowth #TheLieOfHappiness #FaithOverFeelings #SeekFirstTheKingdom The post A Walk Through the Carpenter’s Shop (s9e30) – The Lie Behind “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” appeared first on The Church @ 434.Jeff DixonThat famous Grammy-winning song told us to just "be happy." It's catchy, simple, and completely wrong. From a biblical perspective, the advice to chase personal happiness is a trap—a "lie from the pit of hell that smells of smoke." In this message from The Carpenter's Shop, we dismantle this popular worldly wisdom and uncover a profound truth: Happiness is not a goal to be pursued; it's a byproduct of a life lived with purpose. Discover the crucial difference between the fleeting feeling of happiness and the deep, unshakeable security of joy that comes from seeking God first. If you're tired of chasing a feeling that never lasts, it's time to learn how to build your life on something more real. #DontWorryBeHappy #ChristianLiving #FindingJoy #SpiritualGrowth #TheLieOfHappiness #FaithOverFeelings #SeekFirstTheKingdom The post A Walk Through the Carpenter’s Shop (s9e30) – The Lie Behind “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” appeared first on The Church @ 434.A Walk Through the Carpenter Shop The Clash (s4e14) – Problems, Problems, Problems https://www.touchandchange.net/the-clash-s4e14-problems-problems-problems/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.touchandchange.com/?p=261396 You've prayed. You've pleaded. But the problems are still there, and God feels distant. In this powerful episode of The Clash, Jeff Dixon and Dr. Chris Whaley address the raw reality of navigating life's storms. They remind us that God never promised a problem-free life, but He did promise a presence-filled life.
Learn how to lean on the community of the church, how to give your problems to God without taking them back, and what to do when His silence feels deafening. If you're feeling overwhelmed and questioning where God is in the middle of your mess, this conversation will offer you biblical hope, practical wisdom, and the strength to face your challenges with renewed faith.
#GodsSilence #FindingHope #StrugglingChristian #DontTapOut #ChristianEncouragement #PeaceInTheStorm #FaithJourney #YouAreNotAlone

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The Clash (s4e14) – Problems, Problems, Problems

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]]> 261396 jdixon@touchandchange.com (Jeff Dixon)noYou've prayed. You've pleaded. But the problems are still there, and God feels distant. In this powerful episode of The Clash, Jeff Dixon and Dr. Chris Whaley address the raw reality of navigating life's storms. They remind us that God never promised a problem-free life, but He did promise a presence-filled life. Learn how to lean on the community of the church, how to give your problems to God without taking them back, and what to do when His silence feels deafening. If you're feeling overwhelmed and questioning where God is in the middle of your mess, this conversation will offer you biblical hope, practical wisdom, and the strength to face your challenges with renewed faith. #GodsSilence #FindingHope #StrugglingChristian #DontTapOut #ChristianEncouragement #PeaceInTheStorm #FaithJourney #YouAreNotAlone The post The Clash (s4e14) – Problems, Problems, Problems appeared first on The Church @ 434.Jeff DixonYou've prayed. You've pleaded. But the problems are still there, and God feels distant. In this powerful episode of The Clash, Jeff Dixon and Dr. Chris Whaley address the raw reality of navigating life's storms. They remind us that God never promised a problem-free life, but He did promise a presence-filled life. Learn how to lean on the community of the church, how to give your problems to God without taking them back, and what to do when His silence feels deafening. If you're feeling overwhelmed and questioning where God is in the middle of your mess, this conversation will offer you biblical hope, practical wisdom, and the strength to face your challenges with renewed faith. #GodsSilence #FindingHope #StrugglingChristian #DontTapOut #ChristianEncouragement #PeaceInTheStorm #FaithJourney #YouAreNotAlone The post The Clash (s4e14) – Problems, Problems, Problems appeared first on The Church @ 434.The Clash Found in the Shadows (s1e3) – The Agony and the Purpose: What Jesus Did While Waiting https://www.touchandchange.net/found-in-the-shadows-s1e3-the-agony-and-the-purpose-what-jesus-did-while-waiting/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.touchandchange.com/?p=261391 Are you in a season of waiting? Feeling stuck in the shadows, praying for a breakthrough? In this episode, Jeff Dixon explores one of the most profound lessons on enduring hardship by looking at Jesus's final moments on the cross. Discover the counterintuitive secret He taught while in unimaginable agony: the power of serving others even when you are suffering yourself. Learn how to transform your waiting into a time of divine purpose and find the light that never fades, even in the darkest moments.
#WaitingOnGod #PurposeInPain #TheCross #ChristianInspiration #Faith #Hope #Suffering #Jesus

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Found in the Shadows (s1e3) – The Agony and the Purpose: What Jesus Did While Waiting

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]]> 261391 jdixon@touchandchange.com (Jeff Dixon)noAre you in a season of waiting? Feeling stuck in the shadows, praying for a breakthrough? In this episode, Jeff Dixon explores one of the most profound lessons on enduring hardship by looking at Jesus's final moments on the cross. Discover the counterintuitive secret He taught while in unimaginable agony: the power of serving others even when you are suffering yourself. Learn how to transform your waiting into a time of divine purpose and find the light that never fades, even in the darkest moments. #WaitingOnGod #PurposeInPain #TheCross #ChristianInspiration #Faith #Hope #Suffering #Jesus The post Found in the Shadows (s1e3) – The Agony and the Purpose: What Jesus Did While Waiting appeared first on The Church @ 434.Jeff DixonAre you in a season of waiting? Feeling stuck in the shadows, praying for a breakthrough? In this episode, Jeff Dixon explores one of the most profound lessons on enduring hardship by looking at Jesus's final moments on the cross. Discover the counterintuitive secret He taught while in unimaginable agony: the power of serving others even when you are suffering yourself. Learn how to transform your waiting into a time of divine purpose and find the light that never fades, even in the darkest moments. #WaitingOnGod #PurposeInPain #TheCross #ChristianInspiration #Faith #Hope #Suffering #Jesus The post Found in the Shadows (s1e3) – The Agony and the Purpose: What Jesus Did While Waiting appeared first on The Church @ 434.Found in the Shadows Future Shock (s1e4) – The Paradox of the Last Days: Why the Worst of Times Are the Best of Times https://www.touchandchange.net/future-shock-s1e4-the-paradox-of-the-last-days-why-the-worst-of-times-are-the-best-of-times/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.touchandchange.com/?p=261386 Turn on the news, and it's easy to believe we're living in the worst of times. The moral decay and chaos feel eerily similar to the days of Noah, Nineveh, or Capernaum. But what if this perspective is incomplete? In this episode of "Future Shock," we explore the stunning biblical paradox that the very things causing fear are actually signs pointing to a glorious hope. Discover how to shift your perspective from fear to faith and understand why, for a believer, the darkest days are merely the prelude to the greatest day in history.
#BestOfTimes #LastDays #BiblicalProphecy #FindingHope #EndOfTimes #ChristianEncouragement #Rapture #JesusIsComing

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Future Shock (s1e4) – The Paradox of the Last Days: Why the Worst of Times Are the Best of Times

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]]> 261386 jdixon@touchandchange.com (Jeff Dixon)noTurn on the news, and it's easy to believe we're living in the worst of times. The moral decay and chaos feel eerily similar to the days of Noah, Nineveh, or Capernaum. But what if this perspective is incomplete? In this episode of "Future Shock," we explore the stunning biblical paradox that the very things causing fear are actually signs pointing to a glorious hope. Discover how to shift your perspective from fear to faith and understand why, for a believer, the darkest days are merely the prelude to the greatest day in history. #BestOfTimes #LastDays #BiblicalProphecy #FindingHope #EndOfTimes #ChristianEncouragement #Rapture #JesusIsComing The post Future Shock (s1e4) – The Paradox of the Last Days: Why the Worst of Times Are the Best of Times appeared first on The Church @ 434.Jeff DixonTurn on the news, and it's easy to believe we're living in the worst of times. The moral decay and chaos feel eerily similar to the days of Noah, Nineveh, or Capernaum. But what if this perspective is incomplete? In this episode of "Future Shock," we explore the stunning biblical paradox that the very things causing fear are actually signs pointing to a glorious hope. Discover how to shift your perspective from fear to faith and understand why, for a believer, the darkest days are merely the prelude to the greatest day in history. #BestOfTimes #LastDays #BiblicalProphecy #FindingHope #EndOfTimes #ChristianEncouragement #Rapture #JesusIsComing The post Future Shock (s1e4) – The Paradox of the Last Days: Why the Worst of Times Are the Best of Times appeared first on The Church @ 434.Future Shock Faith in Action (s2e9) – Can You Tell Your Life Story in 6 Words? – Word Up (wk 1) https://www.touchandchange.net/faith-in-action-s2e9-can-you-tell-your-life-story-in-6-words-word-up-wk-1/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.touchandchange.com/?p=261377 Legend has it that Ernest Hemingway was once challenged to write a complete story in only six words. His response was devastatingly brilliant. What if we applied the same challenge to our spiritual lives?
This video kicks off a new series, "Word Up," where we learn to boil down the complexities of our lives and faith into a single, powerful focus. Tonight, we start with six words. You'll be guided through a simple but profound exercise to craft a "six-word memoir" that captures where you are right now.
Discover how this practice can ignite your "actual imagination," bring clarity to your spiritual condition, and prepare you to find the one word that will define your growth for the year ahead.
#SixWordStory #HemingwayChallenge #SpiritualFormation #CreativeFaith #KnowYourself #PersonalGrowth #Christianity

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Faith in Action (s2e9) – Can You Tell Your Life Story in 6 Words? – Word Up (wk 1)

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My Life in Six Words

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]]> 261377 jdixon@touchandchange.com (Jeff Dixon)noLegend has it that Ernest Hemingway was once challenged to write a complete story in only six words. His response was devastatingly brilliant. What if we applied the same challenge to our spiritual lives? This video kicks off a new series, "Word Up," where we learn to boil down the complexities of our lives and faith into a single, powerful focus. Tonight, we start with six words. You'll be guided through a simple but profound exercise to craft a "six-word memoir" that captures where you are right now. Discover how this practice can ignite your "actual imagination," bring clarity to your spiritual condition, and prepare you to find the one word that will define your growth for the year ahead. #SixWordStory #HemingwayChallenge #SpiritualFormation #CreativeFaith #KnowYourself #PersonalGrowth #Christianity The post Faith in Action (s2e9) – Can You Tell Your Life Story in 6 Words? – Word Up (wk 1) appeared first on The Church @ 434.Jeff DixonLegend has it that Ernest Hemingway was once challenged to write a complete story in only six words. His response was devastatingly brilliant. What if we applied the same challenge to our spiritual lives? This video kicks off a new series, "Word Up," where we learn to boil down the complexities of our lives and faith into a single, powerful focus. Tonight, we start with six words. You'll be guided through a simple but profound exercise to craft a "six-word memoir" that captures where you are right now. Discover how this practice can ignite your "actual imagination," bring clarity to your spiritual condition, and prepare you to find the one word that will define your growth for the year ahead. #SixWordStory #HemingwayChallenge #SpiritualFormation #CreativeFaith #KnowYourself #PersonalGrowth #Christianity The post Faith in Action (s2e9) – Can You Tell Your Life Story in 6 Words? – Word Up (wk 1) appeared first on The Church @ 434.Faith in Action, Word Up Bridge to Truth (s2e5) – Stop Looking For Answers. Start Asking The Right Questions https://www.touchandchange.net/bridge-to-truth-s2e5-stop-looking-for-answers-start-asking-the-right-questions/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.touchandchange.com/?p=261381 Many of us come to faith looking for a rulebook or an answer key. But what if spiritual transformation begins not with what we know, but with what we're willing to ask? Jesus's ministry was built on this very idea. He consistently met people's inquiries with questions of his own, designed to reveal the true state of their hearts.
In this candid follow-up message, we go behind the scenes of our recent series to explore the questions Jesus asks that force us to be honest: What do you truly want? Are you more comfortable being sick than getting well? Who is Jesus to you?
If you feel stuck in your spiritual journey, this message is a powerful reminder that doubt can be healthy, struggle is normal, and the path to a deeper intimacy with God is paved with honest questions.
#SpiritualJourney #DeeperFaith #Christianity #HonestFaith #Doubt #Jesus #Discipleship

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Bridge to Truth (s2e5) – Stop Looking For Answers. Start Asking The Right Questions

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]]> 261381 jdixon@touchandchange.com (Jeff Dixon)noMany of us come to faith looking for a rulebook or an answer key. But what if spiritual transformation begins not with what we know, but with what we're willing to ask? Jesus's ministry was built on this very idea. He consistently met people's inquiries with questions of his own, designed to reveal the true state of their hearts. In this candid follow-up message, we go behind the scenes of our recent series to explore the questions Jesus asks that force us to be honest: What do you truly want? Are you more comfortable being sick than getting well? Who is Jesus to you? If you feel stuck in your spiritual journey, this message is a powerful reminder that doubt can be healthy, struggle is normal, and the path to a deeper intimacy with God is paved with honest questions. #SpiritualJourney #DeeperFaith #Christianity #HonestFaith #Doubt #Jesus #Discipleship The post Bridge to Truth (s2e5) – Stop Looking For Answers. Start Asking The Right Questions appeared first on The Church @ 434.Jeff DixonMany of us come to faith looking for a rulebook or an answer key. But what if spiritual transformation begins not with what we know, but with what we're willing to ask? Jesus's ministry was built on this very idea. He consistently met people's inquiries with questions of his own, designed to reveal the true state of their hearts. In this candid follow-up message, we go behind the scenes of our recent series to explore the questions Jesus asks that force us to be honest: What do you truly want? Are you more comfortable being sick than getting well? Who is Jesus to you? If you feel stuck in your spiritual journey, this message is a powerful reminder that doubt can be healthy, struggle is normal, and the path to a deeper intimacy with God is paved with honest questions. #SpiritualJourney #DeeperFaith #Christianity #HonestFaith #Doubt #Jesus #Discipleship The post Bridge to Truth (s2e5) – Stop Looking For Answers. Start Asking The Right Questions appeared first on The Church @ 434.Bridge to Truth, Questions from the Carpenter, Questions from the Carpenter B2T, The Grind and the Glory Questions from the Carpenter Series https://www.touchandchange.net/questions-from-the-carpenter-series-2/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.touchandchange.com/?p=261366 Many of us come to faith looking for a rulebook or an answer key. But what if spiritual transformation begins not with what we know, but with what we're willing to ask? Jesus's ministry was built on this very idea. He consistently met people's inquiries with questions of his own, designed to reveal the true state of their hearts.
In this candid follow-up message, we go behind the scenes of our recent series to explore the questions Jesus asks that force us to be honest: What do you truly want? Are you more comfortable being sick than getting well? Who is Jesus to you?
If you feel stuck in your spiritual journey, this message is a powerful reminder that doubt can be healthy, struggle is normal, and the path to a deeper intimacy with God is paved with honest questions.
#SpiritualJourney #DeeperFaith #Christianity #HonestFaith #Doubt #Jesus #Discipleship

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Blessing and blessing others is important if we are going to be serious about following Jesus. Join us for this audio study as we take a deep dive into a familiar passage of scripture and discover some things that we need to know about blessing.

Bridge to Truth (s2e5) – Stop Looking For Answers. Start Asking The Right Questions

by | Apr 10, 2026

Many of us come to faith looking for a rulebook or an answer key. But what if spiritual transformation begins not with what we know, but with what we’re willing to ask? Jesus’s ministry was built on this very idea. He consistently met people’s inquiries with questions of his own, designed to reveal the true state of their hearts.
In this candid follow-up message, we go behind the scenes of our recent series to explore the questions Jesus asks that force us to be honest: What do you truly want? Are you more comfortable being sick than getting well? Who is Jesus to you?
If you feel stuck in your spiritual journey, this message is a powerful reminder that doubt can be healthy, struggle is normal, and the path to a deeper intimacy with God is paved with honest questions.
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