Podcast appearances and mentions of Ben Dixon

The Apostle Paul has given several practical steps for dealing with anxiety. He taught them to identify anxious thoughts, pray specifically and receive God's peace which has the power to guard from future inner turmoil. In our passage today, Paul furthers the conversation by giving some final pieces of advice for how to exchange our anxiety for His peace. We must take control of our thoughts and put into practice what we have learned from Scripture and godly people. These two principles of wisdom have the power to keep us in the peace of God as life continues to unfold. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9 Series: Philippians: Joy From a Jail Cell Connect Card - https://nwc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/118663 For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sempremilan.substack.comOli and bonus podcast debutant Ben Dixon pitch their dream summer transfer window with no net spend, and Anthony judges who did the better business.

Elon‘s guys put a transmitter on top of the White House; what were they transmitting? Ben Dixon reports that Elon Musk's own AI warns his platform's policies are inciting anti-black violence—with a 50% risk of targeted attacks and 30% risk of mob violence. MAGA Influencers Revel in Terry Moran's Suspension for Calling Stephen Miller a ‘World Class Hater' — after the White House complains. Can news networks stop bending their knee to Trump and stand up like Gavin Newsom? Are you hearing this America? The GOP is lining up with excuses to cut Social Security. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This weekend, Christians commemorate the historical event when God poured out His Holy Spirit upon the first 120 believers as referenced in Acts chapter 2. This was the catalyst that truly changed the world as men and women, filled with God's Spirit, were sent out as witnesses of Jesus Christ. Today, as we gather together, we are pausing to discuss and pray for the baptism with the Holy Spirit in our generation. We need the power of the Holy Spirit to lead and launch us into all that God has called us to do! Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: John 3:3, John 20:21-22, Matthew 3:11, Acts 1:4-8 Series: Stand Alone Messages For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

God doesn't change. His words are true. He is completely and totally reliable in every way. While everything else around us changes, there is Someone who does not change. He does not lie, and we can build our lives on His Word, His plan, and His promises. It's a sure deal! The writer of Hebrews said it this way, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever,” (Heb 13:8). This means that GOD is faithful! We can trust Him. What He says is true. What He said He will do, we know He will do. Moses spoke of how God was faithful to bring Israel through to the Promised Land (Dt 7). David said that the faithfulness of God “reaches to the skies,” (Ps 36:5). The prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah both spoke of how faithful God was to them and the nation of Israel. And in our text today, we'll read several times where the Apostle Paul spoke of how faithful God was in it all and through it all.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13 Series: Stand Alone For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

Ben Dixon is the CEO of Naxum, a referral marketing technology company that provides innovative solutions to businesses worldwide. Under his leadership, Naxum has introduced tools like the UNIFY platform and predictive action engines, revolutionizing how companies approach referral marketing. With a background in sales and a passion for empowering entrepreneurs, Ben has been instrumental in developing platforms that enhance user engagement and drive growth. He is passionate about helping companies use referral marketing to build strong, trust-based relationships, ultimately driving success in their respective industries. In this episode… Growing a business through traditional advertising is more challenging than ever — trust is low, attention spans are shorter, and competition is fierce. The answer may lie not in shouting louder, but in empowering your best customers to become your strongest advocates. So, how can companies create authentic connections, build trust, and turn relationships into revenue without burning out their teams or budgets? Ben Dixon, an expert in referral marketing and sales systems, shares proven strategies to solve these challenges. He explains the evolution of marketing technology from first-generation tracking to cutting-edge predictive platforms that guide sales reps like a top-performing mentor. He emphasizes identifying the right target audience by focusing on individuals motivated by pain who are already taking action to solve their problems. Ben also discusses how layering multiple referral channels, gamifying engagement, and offering seamless mobile experiences can unlock massive business growth. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Ben Dixon, CEO at Naxum, about building and scaling referral marketing systems. Ben shares insights on predictive sales technology, identifying the right audience, and the power of gamification. He also dives into strategies for supporting a global workforce, lessons from client case studies, and how to create lasting trust through referral programs.

Several modern statistics reveal that this could be the most anxious generation to ever exist. There are many reasons for why this may be the case, but we need to know that worry and anxiety are not just a modern struggle. In fact, Jesus speaks about worry, anxiety and peace many times and so do the other writers of the New Testament. All of this points to a very important truth: our mental health matters. Worry and anxiety have lots of contributing factors which we need to understand, but more than that, we need to understand the promise of Scripture that God will give us His peace in exchange for our anxiety. How do we make that exchange? Well, that is what the Apostle Paul talks about in our passage today! Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7 Series: Philippians: Joy From a Jail Cell Northwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

In this episode, Michael engages in an insightful conversation with Ben, co-founder of Sona, about the transformative potential of AI in the hospitality industry. They explore how AI can serve as an enabler for operators, enhancing the efficiency of hospitality businesses by optimizing workforce management and improving guest experiences. Ben shares his journey from being an engineer to building technology companies focused on frontline workforces, detailing the creation of Sona and its impact on hospitality and retail sectors. They discuss the significant benefits of AI, such as providing data-driven insights and automating scheduling to free up managers' time for more critical tasks. Furthermore, they address the challenges of integrating AI into operations, the importance of involving frontline workers in the adoption of new technologies, and the rapid pace of AI advancements. Ben also emphasizes the need for businesses to adopt AI tools early to avoid being left behind and the potential for AI to revolutionize various business operations.Connect with Ben:https://www.getsona.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/talkingquickly/https://www.getsona.com/resources/reports-and-resources/the-impact-of-artificial-intelligence-in-hospitalityConnect with the podcastJoin the Hospitality Mavericks newsletterTune in via your favourite podcast platform - here More episodes for you to check out here This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Everyone has friends and family members who either walked away from Jesus or never fully surrendered their heart to Him even though they had opportunities to do so. This reality is heart wrenching and difficult for all of us, and I am sure that we would do anything we could to see our loved ones come back to Jesus. In our passage today, we can clearly see the heart of Christ to bring all people to Himself no matter where they come from or what they have done. As a church, we are taking a stand together to pursue our prodigals until all have returned to Christ!   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Luke 15:1-10 Series: Stand Alone Messages   For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

In all human relationships, conflict will emerge at some point because each of us has the capacity to sin. Jesus taught that as Christians we seek to resolve conflict and pursue reconciliation. This is a testimony to who we are in Christ and to whom we allow to direct all of our thoughts and actions. In this passage, we see seven principles for what to do to resolve conflict and reconcile with others. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Philippians 4:1-5 Series: Philippians: Joy From a Jail Cell For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

From the time we are born we are all impressionable. There are people we have looked up to whose words and ways have mattered more to us than anyone else. However, not every person in our life, even those we have cherished, is helping us to become who God has called us to be. As followers of Jesus we need to be intentional with who we look up to and listen to because the people that we follow have the greatest impact on who we become. In our passage today, the Apostle Paul gives us an encouragement, a warning and a reminder about the importance of followership in our lives.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21 Series: Philippians: Joy from a Jail Ceil   For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

Take a look back at a short but big week - with Craft Brownless, JB's emails, Ben Dixon, Topics Brownless, The Hump Day Quiz, Max Gawn, Billy's new shoes, an Idiot Song, and a joke about stolen underpants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy debuts a new pair of shoes... and they're a bit noisy. Then we get into the show with the All Sports Report. Essendon legend Jobe Watson is in studio to talk about the ANZAC Day game against Collingwood, and he has a little clip for his old man Tim! Topics Rabs is in the house with petty neighbour disputes, Billy has some news you might've missed, and an Idiot Song. Hawthorn champ Ben Dixon is in studio - and Billy puts together a list of the Top 5 Goals After The Siren... you'll never guess who's at number one. Finally, Billy has a joke about Peter Daicos to finish the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Easter is the most important holiday for a Christian. It means our hope in Christ is not misplaced. Historically, people have attempted to cover-up the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. There are plenty of alternative historical narratives, but Jesus did die and there is evidence of his resurrection. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15 Series: Stand Alone Messages For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

Ben Dixon is back with us this week, and we are discussing Christian Nationalism. Ben is the Editor-in-Chief of the North American branch of the Union of Orthodox Journalists as well as the author of the "Where the Wasteland Ends" Substack. Ben contrasts what he calls Christian Patriotism with Christian Nationalism and what he sees as the Orthodox view of each. We get into Ukraine/Russia, Trump, conservatism, Protestantism, Orthodoxy, and more. For Ben's work go here:     Sponsors: Tiger Fitness:   Sheath Underwear:   Code: Counterflow Donate to the show here:   Visit my website:   Audio Production by Podsworth Media:   Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!

All of us want God to work powerfully in and through our lives. This is one of the primary reasons that we pray and seek to obey God's Word. But the fact is, we don't always see God do what we want or receive what we have asked Him for through our prayers. Have you ever wondered why? We all have! While we cannot answer “why” for every circumstance, I think it's important to ask if our faith has something to do with it. Some people might say “your faith has nothing to do with God's response to you!” Is that true? Is that really what the Bible teaches? Does our faith or lack of faith play a role in God responding to us? That is the question we will explore today by looking at two very important passages of Scripture. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 6:1-6, Luke 7:1-10 Series: Stand Alone Messages For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

All of us have experienced what it's like to feel stuck where we are but know there is more. We want to grow more, be more, and do more but unfortunately, we allow far too many things to hold us back. In our passage today, the Apostle Paul gives some practical advice about how we can get unstuck and move forward.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16 Series: Philippians: Joy From a Jail Cell   For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

What is the most valuable thing that you have? I realize that is a loaded question which can go in many directions because we all have valuable things that we cherish, preserve and protect. But if you were to boil it down to THE most important thing what would that be? In our passage today, the Apostle Paul dives deep into explaining that our relationship with Jesus is worth everything and more valuable than anything.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11 Series: Philippians: Joy From a Jail Cell   For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

Have you ever heard someone say, “you should be in ministry!” When a comment like this is made it is almost always referring to someone being a pastor or church leader of some kind. Is that what ministry means? The simple answer is NO. The word ministry in the Christian context simply refers to someone serving others in the name of Jesus. That means that every Christian is in ministry and every Christian is a minister. Ministry is not what we do in the church, it's what we do as the church. In our passage today, we will read about a few of the Apostle Paul's friends that engaged in ministry by serving others well.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30 Series: Philippians: Joy From a Jail Cell   For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

In the Bible, Jesus is described as the light of the world (John 8:12). But Jesus also taught that His followers would be the light in this world (Matthew 5:14-16). For Christians, this means that we are called to show the character of Jesus and share the words of Jesus which is in direct contrast to the backdrop of the world. If we are the light of Christ, then a good question might be – “How bright is your light?” Are you shining the love and life of Jesus or has your light grown dim? In our passage today, the Apostle Paul calls the church to shine bright in a dark world as he highlights a few things that have the power to determine the brightness of our light.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18 Series: Philippians: Joy From a Jail Cell   For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

Ben Dixon is back on the show! The author of the Neil Peel book series has now published Vengeance and Honour, a fun sword and sorcery adventure. He also has useful advice for writers who want to publish a children's book, but aren't sure about whether to try for traditional publishing or take the leap … Continue reading "170 – What Ben Dixon Loves About Independent Publishing"

When we become Christians, the Bible says that we are born again (John 3:3). This is more than just a good analogy, it means that we are immersed into a whole new life with a new heart, new mind, and a new nature (2 Corinthians 5:17). Although God has given us everything we need for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3), we still have to grow into spiritual maturity. In theological terms, this process of spiritual growth is referred to as “sanctification.” As Christians we are growing in knowledge, grace, discernment, wisdom, love, and faith (2 Peter 3:18; 1 Peter 2:2; Ephesians 4:15; 2 Corinthians 10:15). Our growth in Christ will never end in this life, which means that wherever we are right now is not the end of the road because there is always more. In our passage today, the Apostle Paul encourages the church at Philippi by reminding them that our maturity in Christ starts with God but requires our participation as well.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13 Series: Stand Alone Series   For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

Do Christians struggle with being selfish? Of course we do! Even though Jesus has shown us the way of sacrificial love and selflessness, we can still be self-centered and self-focused if we allow ourselves to live by the flesh. If we are truly going to follow Jesus in the way that we live, it will require that we acknowledge selfish tendencies and make selfless choices in both the big and small things in our lives. In our passage today, Paul speaks about denying our internal selfish motives in order to choose a selfless way which is best seen in the life of Jesus Christ.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11 Series: Philippians: Joy From a Jail Cell   For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

It's Casual Friday! Emma speaks with Ben Dixon, host of the Benjamin Dixon Show, to discuss the week in news. First, Emma runs through updates on the confirmation of Project 2025 leader Russ Vought to the OMB, Trump's official destruction of USAID and the devastating impact it could have on US Agriculture, Trump's targeting of HHS, Pam Bondi's repeal of anti-foreign influence efforts, birthright citizenship, ICE's detainment of a DACA middle school teacher, the NCAA's transphobic policy, Mike Johnson's tax cuts for the rich, and Trump's ICC sanctions, before diving a little deeper into the Trump/Musk Administration's attempts to obscure the insane levels of their executive overreach. Ben Dixon then joins, jumping right into the need for the US public to rally behind their federal workers in the face of genuine intimidation and threats from the Trump/Musk Administration, exploring the obvious and extensive danger posed by allowing more space for Trump loyalists and obstructionists in the government alongside the necessary role they play in bolstering genuine attempts to resist this regime. After expanding on the major solidarity being shown between federal workers at this moment – including relevant unions – Dixon and Emma parse through Trump's declaration of a US-backed plan to ethnically cleanse Gaza, and Democrats' ongoing inability (or genuine lack of desire) to stand up for marginalized communities at home or abroad, wrapping up the show by reiterating his call to rally behind our federal workers. And in the Fun Half: Emma touches on the struggle from Democratic leadership and media actually to address the ongoing administrative coup, before looking to some exceptions to that trend, including Kyle Clark's coverage of recent blunders in Colorado and Texas Rep. James Talarico's tirade against the lies of “school choice.” The MR Team also watches Ben Shapiro's gleeful defence of Trump's ethnic cleansing plan for Gaza, and gets an update from the Crowder & Co. deposition, before diving deep into the long history of fascist regimes relying on rhetorics of efficiency and bureaucratic cutbacks to obscure their destruction of public welfare, plus, your IMs! Follow Ben on Twitter here: https://x.com/BenjaminPDixon Check out Ben's show on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenjaminDixonShow/featured Follow us on TikTok here!: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here!: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here!: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here!: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase! Check out today's sponsors: Zippix Toothpicks: Ditch the cigarettes, ditch the vapes and get some nicotine infused toothpicks at https://ZippixToothpicks.com today. Get 10% off your first order by using the code MAJORITYREPORT at checkout. Your lungs will be glad you did. Naked Wines: To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to https://NakedWines.com/MAJORITY and use code MAJORITY for both the code AND PASSWORD.   Sunset Lake CBD: Skip the stress of shopping for your valentine and head on over to https://SunsetLakeCBD.com and use code Valentine to save 35% on edibles. This sale ends February 9th at midnight. See their site for additional terms and conditions. Beautiful Day Granola: Beautiful Day is offering Free Shipping for all Majority Report listeners when you go to https://www.beautifuldayri.org and USE code MAJORITY (all caps) at Checkout until March 7. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech @BradKAlsop Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/    

What does it mean to be a faithful Christian? What does that really look like in our world today? The Apostle Paul not only spoke about this specifically, but he embodied it by the way he lived. In the final verses of Philippians chapter 1, Paul exhorted the church to live consistently, unified and fearless, no matter what came against them. All these exhortations remain true for us today as we seek to follow Jesus faithfully.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30 Series: Philippians: Joy from a Jail Ceil   For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

How do we experience freedom from the power and weight of our problems? Our problems are heavy, but they do not have to consistently weigh us down. The apostle Paul walked through many tribulations, yet found joy and freedom in the midst of it. What did he have? what changed? In Christ we can experience more that what the world can give us but we must keep our eyes of Jesus. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26 Series: Philippians: Joy From a Jail Cell   Northwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

It can be easy to feel like we aren't growing, things aren't changing, and God isn't doing much in our lives. There are many reasons for why we feel this way, but a lot of it has to do with how we think. The problem we often have is that the process God uses for our development is not as fast or as clear as we would like it to be. But here is the truth: God is at work in our lives right now (Philippians 2:13) and we can be sure that He will finish what He started. In our passage today, we will be encouraged as the Apostle Paul shares his prayerful confidence with the church in Philippi that God is a finisher!   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11 Series: Philippians: Joy From a Jail Cell   For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

The book of Philippians is widely known for a handful of famous passages and its practical encouragement. However, what else do we know about this letter? Who wrote it? Why did they write it? Who was it written to? Do the answers to these questions help us understand and live out what is found in this text? Of course! Today we will explore the context of the book of Philippians and discuss some specific titles that are mentioned in the first few verses. I pray that this simple overview will help us to not overlook details that matter as we seek to understand and follow what Scripture teaches.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2 Series: Joy in a Jail Cell   Northwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

New year, New you? Life transformation begins with Jesus. We are commanded to be transformed through the renewal of our mind. This process requires evaluation of the past, envisioning where we need to go, and implementation of a plan. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Psalm 139:23-24, Ephesians 2:10, Luke 14:27-30 Series: Stand Alone For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

The story of Christmas is the clearest picture of God's love. He took the initiative and provided a way for us to be in relationship with Him again through Jesus Christ. God loves us so much that He is constantly drawing us to Himself that we might respond with a full surrender. In our passage today we will encounter some men called the “magi” who are looking for the King of the Jews right after the birth of Christ. This story is much more than a historical narrative because it shows us how far God will go to draw us to Himself. The question that we must answer today is how will we respond to such overwhelming love?   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 19:10, John 12:46 Series: Advent   For more information vist www.BenDixon.org

Love comes from God and was relieved through Jesus Christ. We respond to this by receiving and sharing that love with others.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12, 1 John 4:7-14, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:12-14 Series: Advent   For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

We are wicked excited to welcome Ben Dixon to the PodFam. Ben shares his incredible experiences during the Great World Race, including his adventures in Antarctica, Cape Town, Colombia, and Miami. He discusses the challenges faced by the runners, the emotional connections formed, and the behind-the-scenes efforts that made the live stream a success. The conversation highlights the importance of community, support, and the joy of shared experiences in the face of adversity.During the Tros, Erika and Eric talk about how Erika is not the face of the Flying Pig Marathon, the Kinga Ka that is no more and holiday's prep. If you listen to the very very end, after the outro music, there is a special message for you in there. Have a great holiday everyone!TakeawaysThe importance of community and support during challenging events.Experiencing different cultures and environments can be both rewarding and challenging.Behind-the-scenes content adds depth to live streaming events.The emotional connections formed during the race were profound and impactful.Traveling can lead to unexpected friendships and connections.The thrill of roller coasters can be compared to the excitement of adventure.Preparation and adaptability are key in unpredictable situations.The significance of celebrating achievements with loved ones.The next Great World Race promises to be even bigger and better.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests09:51 Ben Dixon's Journey to the Great World Race13:28 The Concept of TLDR and Its Impact16:35 Preparation for the Race and Last-Minute Changes19:32 Experiences in Antarctica and Meeting the Runners22:15 Behind the Scenes of the Live Stream25:11 Goals and Expectations for the Live Stream27:13 Antarctica: The Race Experience36:55 Cape Town: Transition and Challenges38:57 The Fab Five: A Heartwarming Finish41:57 Australia: A Beautiful Reset47:09 Chaos in Istanbul: A Race Against Time53:17 Surviving the Heat: Challenges in Colombia58:28 Miami: A Celebration of Resilience01:02:59 Looking Ahead: Future Plans for the Great World Race01:05:02 The Great World Race and Its Impact01:05:02 Behind the Scenes with Ben Dixon01:15:39 Holiday Preparations and Personal Stories01:17:56 Video Outro.mp401:18:48 Special message for our core listenersErika's Chicago Marathon Fundraiser - for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in memory of her brother, Nick Strava GroupLinktree - Find everything hereInstagram - Follow us on the gram YouTube - Subscribe to our channel Patreon - Support usThreadsEmail us at OnTheRunsPod@gmail.com

Our hope is built on Jesus as the promised Messiah. As a believer, this should change the way we live and will be fully satisfied when Jesus returns.    Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Luke 2:21-38, Romans 8:24-25, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Romans 15:13 Series: Advent   Northwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

When God made the world and created human beings, everything was good and there was peace. However, once sin entered the world through disobedience, it caused chaos, division and unrest with God and one another. The arrival of Jesus brought comprehensive peace that has past, present and future implications. As we celebrate the advent of Christ we are reminded that Jesus brought peace into the world and will continue to do so until He returns when all things will be fully and completely at rest once again. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, Luke 2:8-14, Romans 5:1-2, John 14:27, Matthew 5:9, Revelation 21:5 Series: Advent Northwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

Ben Dixon is back with us today to discuss the political paradigm shifts we are in the midst of. Ben is an Orthodox Chritstian and writes over at . His piece, , is where we pull some of our discussion from. Many folks across all religious and political spectrums are having issues understanding the winds of change that we are witnessing, and Ben is here to break much of it down from his perspective. We get into the PayPal Mafia, RFK Jr, Donald Trump, JD Vance, environmentalism, voting, Orthodox Christianity, and more. Donate to the show here:   Visit my website:   Audio Production by Podsworth Media:   Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!

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  Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Psalm 31:24, Matthew 5:10–16, Acts 4:19–20, Daniel 6:10–12, Ephesians 6:10–13 Series: We Need Revival   For more information visit www.BenDixon.Org

True Revival is a demonstration of the power of God and not just a response to human effort. God has all power and desires to meet our needs, set us free, heal our bodies, and most importantly, save our souls. We don't just want His power, we actually need it. In our message today we will discuss how essential the power of God is for the Christian, the Church, and the world around us.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:20, Luke 7:11-17, Acts 1:4-8, 1 Cor. 2:4-5, 2 Cor. 12:8-10, Luke 17:5-6, Acts 4:29-31, John 15:7 Series: We Need Revival   Northwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

A person might ask the question, “Why do Christians need revival?” The simple answer is that God's people, for whatever reason, tend to spiritually decline over time. There are many accounts of this reality throughout the Bible, and I am sure that most of us have seen or experienced this in our own lives as well. God, by His grace, will pour out His Spirit in a fresh way to awaken us to who He is and what He has called us to do. As we read some of the Biblical accounts where God awakened His people, we will find that His Word played a primary role to bring conviction and response to what He was doing. We know that God's Word is alive and still causes hard hearts to soften, dead churches to revive, and all people to encounter the living God in a life-changing way.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13, 2 Chronicles 34:19-21, 2 Chronicles 34:33, Luke 3:10-14, Acts 2:37-39, Isaiah 66:1-2 Sermon Series: We Need Revival   For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

It's hard to put into words what it's like when we truly meet Jesus and give Him our lives. To know that we are unconditionally loved, totally forgiven, and fully known is life changing. How can you not love Jesus with everything that you are? This amazing love causes us to respond in loving Him in every way possible. It's why we read the Bible, pray, become part of the church, serve people, share our testimony and the Gospel. It's simple. That's what love is supposed to be like – simple. However, if we are not careful, something can happen along our journey of following Jesus. We can allow other things to take first place in our heart which has a terrible effect upon our relationship with Jesus. When this happens, we truly need a revival of the heart where once again, Jesus becomes first and foremost in our lives. Today, we will study the words of Jesus to the Church in Ephesus about how to come back to what He wants and rightly deserves.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Matthew 6:33, Luke 10:41-42  Sermon Series: We Need Revival   For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

When someone says “revival” I am sure that many things come to our mind. The word “revival” is not found in the Bible, but the root word “revive” is used dozens of times. This word comes from a Hebrew word that is used hundreds of times in the Old Testament and is typically translated as, “revive, to live, to make alive, to recover or restore.” So, biblically speaking, a reviving work of God is when a person/people are spiritually awakened after being in a state of spiritual dormancy or stagnation. This “reviving” usually causes people to repent, pray, and renew their commitment to God which brings about fresh love, obedience and passion for Jesus Christ. While revival is something that God does, we certainly play a role in positioning our hearts and minds to receive what God wants to do. This requires a fresh spiritual hunger for more of Him. Are you hungry for God to move in your heart and through your life? That's what we are going to focus on today as we launch our new series, “We Need Revival.”   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Psalm 34:8, 1 John 2:15-17, Ephesians 5:15-18, Revelation 3:15-16, Psalm 63:1, Matthew 16:24, Matthew 16:25-26 Series: We Need Revival   For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

Christianity is all about relationship. We were made for a relationship with God and there is a longing inside every Christian to know Him more and walk with Him closely. If that is true, then how do we draw near to God and stay near? What does it really look like to cultivate a quality relationship with the Lord that goes deeper than any other relationship that we have? In John chapter 15, while Jesus prepared His disciples for His departure, He assured them that their relationship could always be deep and strong. There are many truths and principles that we can draw from this conversation that will also help us as we seek to deepen our friendship with Jesus.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: John 15:1-17 Series: Stand Alone Messages   For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

Every generation has experienced some sort of tension around political issues and there is no doubt that we are currently experiencing this in our times as well. Christians debate over how much and what kind of political engagement we ought to have as we follow Jesus and His Word faithfully. In the midst of answering the, “what do we do about this” question, we must reflect on the role of prayer as a means to influence political outcomes that allow for the mission of Jesus to flourish. Some people think that prayer is a passive cop-out in the face of political tension but what does the Bible say about this? What should the prayerful posture of the Church look like as we engage political realities in our current times? In our passage today, we will explore the truths that the Apostle Paul told Timothy who was facing difficult situations as he pastored the church in the city of Ephesus.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7   Series: Jesus & Politics   For more information visit ww.bendixon.org

Politics are important, but what's more important is that OUR TRUST is fully and completely in the Lord no matter what. In this message, Pastor Ben explores what it means to truly trust God in politically difficult times.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Prov. 3:5-6; 1 Peter 5:6-11; John 14:1 Series: Jesus & Politics   Northwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

Modern politics are clearly one of the most polarizing topics we could be discussing today. Everywhere we turn, we see our country and world swept up in debates, narratives, and controversy. This clearly shows us that people have very different views. Democrats and Republicans have become more divided in the last 40 years and it has caused a polarity that is sometimes even seen and felt in the Church. As Christians, we cannot allow the political agendas of the world to persuade us into beliefs and behaviors that are contradictory to the way of Jesus. We must think Biblically about politics and always have a Christ-centered lens because we are disciples of Jesus, not of our culture. This means that our way forward is not about choosing a side to follow because we have already chosen a King to serve.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Matthew 16:6, Mark 8:15, Mark 12:13-17, Psalm 146:3 Series: Jesus & Politics   For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

According to Pew Research, 65% of Americans say they ‘always' or ‘often' feel exhausted when thinking about politics. I think that statistic is fair and probably how most of us feel when the subject is brought up. In fact, I am sure that some of us have given up when it comes to politics which has probably only made things worse. Today, as we open our series on Jesus & Politics, I want to help answer the question of what politics are and why it should matter, especially for Christians.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Psalm 24:1-2, Galatians 6:10, Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 22:37-40, Jeremiah 29:4-7, Romans 13:1-7 Series: Jesus & Politics   For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

Everyone has friends and family members who either walked away from Jesus or never fully surrendered their heart to Him even though they had opportunities to do so. This reality is heart wrenching and difficult for all of us, and I am sure that we would do anything we could to see our loved ones come back to Jesus. None of us are alone in this; in fact, James closes his letter with a few words about the importance of seeking to restore the prodigals in our life. As we study these verses and close the book of James, may God breathe fresh love and vision to reach and rescue those who have lost their way.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: James 5:19-20 Series: The Book of James: Authentic Faith   For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

Have you ever prayed and wondered why your prayers weren't being answered? There are many things that come into our minds when prayers go unanswered. Maybe God didn't hear me? Maybe I don't have enough faith? Maybe I am doing something wrong, and I just don't know what that is? The Bible doesn't answer every question that may come into our minds, but it does give us some answers as to why prayer doesn't always work. In our passage today, James tells us what prayer can do when it's done the right way for the right reason.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: James 5:16-18, 1 Peter 3:7, 1 John 5:14-15, Matthew 7:7-11 Series: The Book of James: Authentic Faith   For more information visit www.BenDixon.org