Beyond The Message

A conversational podcast taking an extended and expanded look of the messages taught at First Bentonville. Featuring Pastor Chris Dixon.

BTM | Vision 2025 | Week One 02/19/2025

BTM | Vision 2025 | Week One During week one of our Vision 2025 talks, Pastor Chris outlines a comprehensive plan for church growth and community impact in Northwest Arkansas. Since this will be a two part message, we won't have a full conversation this week, but stay tuned for next as we dive back in together! Also make sure you go back and listen to Vision 2025 Week One if you missed it! /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/35349615

BTM | Tailgate Sunday 02/11/2025

BTM | Tailgate Sunday On this episode of Beyond The Message we won't be having a full conversation, but check out this brief message from Bobby. A challenge to all of our Beyond The Message family: if you missed this past Sunday, make sure to listen this special Q+A with current Arkansas Razorback Miguel Mitchell and share it with someone! /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/35247060

BTM Ep 40 | God Is... 02/05/2025

BTM Ep 40 | God Is... In this week's conversation, Pastor Chris and Bobby talk more about God's holiness, control, and forgiveness through Isaiah's transformative vision. They discuss in depth how encountering God's holiness reveals our sinfulness, leading to cleansing and a call to service. They also talk through practical ways to maintain an awareness of God's holiness in a culture that often trivializes it. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/35155540

The Prime Principle 01/28/2025

The Prime Principle This episode of Beyond The Message is a little different, but check out this brief message from Bobby. A challenge to all of our Beyond The Message family: if you missed this past Sunday, make sure to listen this past weekends message from Mark Hoover. Incredible principles for any relationship. Listen Here: https://sites.libsyn.com/521298/the-prime-principle-mark-hoover /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/35050385

BTM Ep 39 | Run The Race | Finishing Well 01/21/2025

BTM Ep 39 | Run The Race | Finishing Well In this week's conversation, Pastor Chris and Bobby talk through three key elements to finishing well: leaving a message worth remembering, living a lifestyle worth considering, and maintaining a faith worth imitating. They dive into the example from Paul that shows us that true fulfillment comes not from what we accumulate, but from how we pour our lives out for Christ and others. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/34943325

BTM Ep 38 | Run The Race | Running With Focus 01/14/2025

BTM Ep 38 | Run The Race | Running With Focus In their next conversation Pastor Chris and Bobby talk about how "Running the race" of faith requires getting to the starting line through salvation, actively running with focused determination, and maintaining our focus on Christ to finish well. They talk through several practical ways to maintain focus in our spiritual journey, letting go of past failures and successes, and pressing forward toward the goal of knowing Christ more deeply. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/34851010

BTM Ep 37 | Run The Race | Running To Win 01/07/2025

BTM Ep 37 | Run The Race | Running To Win In the first conversation of 2025, Pastor Chris and Bobby begin talking about our new series "Run The Race", where they dive into the concept of "running to win" in our spiritual journey. They talk more in depth about the three main points: looking at those who came before us, examining ourselves to remove hindrances and sin, and fixing our eyes on Jesus as both our example and source of endurance. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/34757080

Merry Christmas from Beyond The Message! 12/24/2024

Merry Christmas from Beyond The Message! From Pastor Chris, Bobby and the Beyond the Message Podcast, we want to wish you a Merry Christmas! Sadly, we will take two weeks off as we celebrate Christmas and New year's with our families. Fear not! We will return in January with brand new episodes and we look forward to kicking off a new series of conversations. We'll see you all soon! /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/34600650

BTM Wk 36 | COAL | Christmas Faith 12/17/2024

BTM Wk 36 | COAL | Christmas Faith In their final conversation about C.O.A.L. (Christmas on another level), Pastor Chris and Bobby continue to explore the concept of faith through the lens of the Christmas story, emphasizing that faith is not just passive belief but active trust in God's promises. They talk more in depth about the key aspects of faith and the fact that true faith requires trust in God's character and willingness to act on His promises despite uncertainty. They give us some great practical application on how we can practice faith in our daily lives and build the habit of completely trusting in Him. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/34488190

BTM Wk 35 | COAL | Christmas By Design 12/10/2024

BTM Wk 35 | COAL | Christmas By Design In continuing their conversations through the series COAL, Pastor Chris and Bobby talk more about that intentional and intimate nature of God's gift of Christmas. They discuss in depth, the importance of maintaining focus on God and exercising faith, while being willing to make necessary adjustments in our lives to fully experience God's planned blessings. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/34369875

BTM Wk 34 | COAL | What's In A Name 12/03/2024

BTM Wk 34 | COAL | What's In A Name As they begin a new series of conversations, Pastor Chris and Bobby talk about the names of God and their significance as revealed in Isaiah 9:6, demonstrating how each name reflects a different aspect of God's character and relationship with humanity. They talk about how these names are not merely titles but revelations of how God relates to our circumstances and can work in our daily lives. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/34271350

BTM Wk 33 | Jonah | All You Need Is Love 11/26/2024

BTM Wk 33 | Jonah | All You Need Is Love In this week's episode, Chris and Bobby conclude their discussion of Jonah and the culmination of the story in Jonah chapter four. They emphasize that without love, all our actions, knowledge, and accomplishments are inadequate, highlighting God's desire for all people to experience His grace and salvation. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/34131351

BTM Wk 32 | Jonah | Living A Life That Counts 11/19/2024

BTM Wk 32 | Jonah | Living A Life That Counts In this week's episode, Chris and Bobby continue discussions on the importance of obeying God's will, even when it seems difficult or unreasonable. They talk in depth on how great moves of God often start with simple acts of obedience, and that God's plan for our lives may challenge us but He will always be there to help us accomplish it. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/33997217

BTM 31 | Jonah | From Disgrace To Grace 11/12/2024

BTM 31 | Jonah | From Disgrace To Grace In this week's episode, Pastor Chris and Bobby continue our look and conversations into the story of Jonah, emphasizing God's pursuit of those who run from Him and the importance of turning back to God. They talk more in depth about the two main steps for those tired of running: having a conversation with God and committing to His plan. They also give us some practical application on how to determine if you are running form God and what to do when you find yourself there. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/33898997

BTM Wk 30 | Jonah | A Man On The Run 11/06/2024

BTM Wk 30 | Jonah | A Man On The Run On this week's episode we continue to explore the story of Jonah and his flight from God's will and the consequences of disobedience. We talk more in depth about God's persistent efforts to bring people back to His purpose, even when they run away. We also outline some practical ways, when you find yourself running from God, to take immediate steps to realign with His purpose for your life. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/33813357

BTM Wk 29 | Welcome To The Minority 10/29/2024

BTM Wk 29 | Welcome To The Minority In this week's episode we discuss how Christians, as a minority, should interact with authority and society. We talk about the importance of honoring all people, loving fellow believers, fearing God, and setting a positive example through our actions and behavior. We also answer some practical questions on how we are to submit to human institutions for God's sake, while maintaining Christian values even in challenging circumstances. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/33669512

BTM | Special message and a challenge 10/23/2024

BTM | Special message and a challenge This week, we won't have a new full episode, but check out this special message from Bobby, and make sure to watch this week's message if you missed it! We'll be back next week with a new episode. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/33585452

BTM Wk 27 | Be On Mission | Living With God's Guidance 10/16/2024

BTM Wk 27 | Be On Mission | Living With God's Guidance In this week's episode, Pastor Chris and Bobby discuss the early church's journey in Acts 16, highlighting three key aspects: facing difficulties, demonstrating dedication, and following God's direction. They talk more in depth on the importance of trusting God's guidance, even in challenging circumstances, and follow with practical requirements for following that guidance in our daily lives. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/33485562

BTM Wk 26 | Be On Mission | Doors of Opportunity 10/08/2024

BTM Wk 26 | Be On Mission | Doors of Opportunity In this week's epsiode, Bobby and Chris continue conversations on the importance of being on mission as a church, focusing on sharing Christ, starting churches, and continuing salvation. They talk more in depth on how missions are an act of worship, and every believer is called to be a missionary in their daily life. They give some practical takeaways on how to actively seek opportunities to share your faith, support church planting efforts, and integrate worship into all aspects of life. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/33366717

BTM Wk 25 | Be On Mission | We Are Christians 10/01/2024

BTM Wk 25 | Be On Mission | We Are Christians In this week's episode, we kick off a set of talks on our new series "Be On Mission". We talk through more of the story of the early church in Antioch. We also answer some practical questions, and line out some practical takeaways on how we can embody the characteristics of "going, growing, and giving" in our daily lives. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/33280852

BTM Wk 24 | A Strong Encouragement 09/24/2024

BTM Wk 24 | A Strong Encouragement In the week's episode we dive more into the encouragement that we receive when we understand who God is. We talk more about how we have a reliable promise from God, a reliable refuge in Him and how he is the only reliable anchor for our soul. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/33188607

BTM Wk 23 | Uncomfortable Christianity 09/17/2024

BTM Wk 23 | Uncomfortable Christianity In this week's special episode, we are joined by our Next Gen Pastor, Gunnar and our Discipleship Pastor, Randy. We talk through Gunnar's message on uncomfortable Christianity and how we can't let comfort and convenience supersede our calling as followers of Jesus. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/33092767

BTM Wk 22 | Navigating Well Through The Storms of Life 09/10/2024

BTM Wk 22 | Navigating Well Through The Storms of Life In this week's episode, we are joined by special guest Bob Reccord, founder of Total Life Impact Ministries. We talk more in depth about how we are to navigate through life's storms and share some personal moments about how God saw us through difficulty. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/32993082

BTM Wk 21 | Elijah | Dealing with Discouragement: Receive and Respond 09/04/2024

BTM Wk 21 | Elijah | Dealing with Discouragement: Receive and Respond In this week's episode we conclude our discussions on the character study of Elijah. We talk more in depth about how we deal with discouragement and how we are to receive and respond to God's revelation. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/32898722

BTM Wk 20 | Elijah | Dealing with Discouragement: Rest and Refresh 08/27/2024

BTM Wk 20 | Elijah | Dealing with Discouragement: Rest and Refresh In this week's episode we talk more about how like Elijah, we all will face fear and discouragement in this life. We talk through some personal moments of difficulty and what God's response is to dealing with those difficulties. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/32761347

BTM Wk 19 | Elijah | Fighting Frustration 08/20/2024

BTM Wk 19 | Elijah | Fighting Frustration In this week's episode we talk more about how battles and blessings are a regular part of life. We dive deeper into those contributing factors that fuel emotional weariness. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/32685637

BTM Wk 18 | Elijah | The Fight For First 08/13/2024

BTM Wk 18 | Elijah | The Fight For First In this episode we dive in deeper into the back story of Elijah. We talk more about how we can become a person of commitment and conviction by living for a cause greater than ourselves. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/32559267

BTM Wk 17 | God's Mission: Our Mission 08/06/2024

BTM Wk 17 | God's Mission: Our Mission In this week's episode we talk more about what our mission is as Christ followers: to fulfill the purposes of God. We dig into what it really means to live a life that is on mission. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/32459812

BTM Wk 16 | Counter Culture 07/30/2024

BTM Wk 16 | Counter Culture In this week's episode we continue talking about our culture. We talk in depth about how need to respond to situations that confront our beliefs and about how we have the ultimate weapon to counter our culture: prayer. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/32352512

BTM Wk 15 | Captain Chaos 07/23/2024

BTM Wk 15 | Captain Chaos In this week's episode, we continue our talk about the chaos we face in our culture. We talk more about how that we have a very real, very tangible enemy that we face in this life and the ways we can be empowered against him. /episode/index/show/573486f2-aad4-4d75-8a49-7a70c5aa27ae/id/32244942

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