Why is the modern church struggling to make a real impact? In this episode of the Not In Church podcast, Dalton Darnell (3:10 Ranch Life) joins the show to discuss the disconnect between religious "performance" and true identity in Christ.

Dalton shares his personal journey from a "lukewarm" faith to a radical transformation while in the military. We dive deep into the "Problem with Church"—discussing how many modern institutions have become scalability propositions focused on production rather than the Great Commission.

In this video, we discuss:

• The difference between having knowledge of the Word and actually living it.
• The biblical metaphor of the Sheep and the Goats and how it applies to modern congregations.
• The "cowboy world" vs. the "church world" and the need for authentic, sacrificial love.
• Why many pastors struggle to lead because they haven't solidified their own identity.

If you've ever felt like there was more to faith than just a 30-minute Sunday sermon, this conversation is for you.

• 00:00 – Introduction: Welcome to the Not In Church podcast.
• 01:05 – Dalton Darnell’s Background: Best friends for 15 years.
• 01:50 – The Moment of Transformation: Finding Jesus in the military.
• 03:10 – The Danger of "Lukewarm" Faith: Knowledge vs. Application.
• 04:15 – What is the "Problem with Church" today?.
• 05:00 – The Mega-Church Experience: From Church of Christ to the Highlands.
• 06:20 – The Scalability Proposition: Are churches focused on the wrong metrics?.
• 07:45 – Modern Worship as a "Ted Talk" with strobe lights.
• 08:50 – The Identity Crisis: Why the goats are outnumbering the sheep.
• 09:30 – The "Goats" of Matthew 25: Proclaiming faith without knowing the Word.
• 11:00 – The "Walmart" Test: Where are all the believers in the real world?.
• 12:15 – What is True Church? Sacrificial love over brick and mortar.
• 13:50 – The Example of a Godly Leader: Dalton’s grandfather.
• 15:00 – Cowboys vs. Christians: The struggle to love those who are different.
• 16:30 – Correcting in Love: Respect and Relationship.
• 18:15 – Avoiding the Pharisee Trap: Arguing the rules vs. living the Gospel.
• 20:00 – Dealing with Internal Hate: A personal story of repentance.
• 22:15 – Final Thoughts: Simplifying the Gospel and the power of conviction.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by constant challenges and setbacks? It might not just be a bad day—it could be a spiritual attack. In this final episode of 2025, we dive deep into the reality of spiritual warfare and how to navigate the "fiery ordeals" mentioned in scripture.

We explore why the enemy attacks most when you are having a kingdom impact and why "good times" can sometimes be a danger zone for your spiritual growth. Learn how to submit to God, resist the devil, and use divine weapons to demolish strongholds in your life.

As we transition from 2025 into 2026, we challenge you to take a "time-allotment inventory" and commit to making the difficult choices that lead to character, perseverance, and hope.

Key Topics Covered:

• Understanding the source of spiritual attacks
• Why the enemy wants you to focus on yourself rather than God
• Practical steps to respond to spiritual warfare using Scripture
• The purpose behind your trials: Building perseverance and character
• A 30-day challenge to transform your life by choosing the harder path

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Timestamps

• 00:00 – Introduction: When things are going too "good"
• 01:00 – Common struggles: Anxiety, depression, and spirituality
• 02:25 – Recap of 2025 topics: Marriage, wealth, and spiritual attacks
• 04:00 – Taking a "Time-Allotment Inventory" for the New Year
• 05:30 – Personal Story: A day where everything went wrong
• 07:45 – The Lie: Why the enemy attacks when you exemplify Jesus
• 09:40 – The Danger Point: Being prideful when things are easy
• 11:00 – Facing Opposition: What the Bible says about persecution
• 12:50 – Knowing Your Opponent: The spiritual source of our struggles
• 14:30 – How to Respond: Submitting to God and resisting the enemy
• 16:00 – The Purpose of Trials: Building character and hope
• 18:20 – The Focus Trap: Why the enemy wants you to focus on yourself
• 20:15 – The 2026 Challenge: Choosing the harder decision every day
• 22:30 – Closing Thoughts: Using your gifts for Kingdom Impact

Are you feeling stuck in a "rinse and repeat" cycle? In this episode of Not in Church, we dive deep into the struggle for identity and purpose. We explore why so many people—especially men—are feeling burnt out, unfulfilled, and disconnected from their families.

We discuss:

• Finding your true identity in Jesus Christ, rather than earthly success.
• How spiritual health directly impacts your marriage and intimacy.
• Overcoming laziness and taking action to provide for your family both physically and spiritually.
• The importance of the Sabbath and finding rest in the middle of the hustle.

If you’re ready to stop being "sick and tired of being sick and tired," this message is for you. Learn how to flip the script on your current situation and start 2026 with a renewed sense of purpose and divine direction.

Scripture Reference: "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28

Timestamps

• 00:00 – Intro: You are made for a purpose.
• 01:25 – The struggle with identity and purpose in modern culture.
• 02:30 – Spiritual Warfare: How the enemy attacks marriages.
• 04:08 – Finding rest in a digital age (Reflections on Genesis 1:1).
• 06:20 – Encouragement for men: The weight of providing for a family.
• 07:45 – Financial stress and "borrowing from the future."
• 09:30 – How spiritual leadership fixes intimacy in marriage.
• 11:50 – Respect vs. Results: What husbands and wives need most.
• 14:15 – Hard Truth: Overcoming laziness and the "spirit of de-commitment."
• 17:05 – Finding rest in the hustle: Deep dive into Matthew 11:28.
• 19:40 – Final Challenge: Accept the invitation to live a life of purpose.

In this eye-opening episode of Not In Church, we tackle the enemy's biggest lie: that you cannot be a devout Christian and achieve financial success. Darrell Puckett walks you through practical, Biblical principles for diligence, consistency, and wealth building while exposing the spiritual warfare designed to keep you lazy and poor.

This discussion isn't just about money; it's about making an internal impact for the Kingdom, providing for your family, and breaking generational curses like the spirit of poverty. Learn the simple yet powerful formula—Effort, Consistency, Proximity, and God's direction—that is key to transforming your financial life in the coming year (2026).

Whether you are a man seeking to be a better provider, a wife struggling with financial anxiety, or anyone committed to growing their faith alongside their finances, this message is for you. Stop being lazy, start working hard, and discover how God's blessings bring wealth without painful toil (Proverbs 10:22).

Timestamps:

• 0:00 - Introduction: Satan's Lie & God's Promise of Opportunity
• 1:09 - Why the Enemy Wants You Broke (It's a Lie from the Devil)
• 2:09 - The Core Topic: Money, Finances, and Providing for Your Family
• 2:50 - The Enemy's #1 Lie: You Can't Make Money & Serve God
• 4:14 - Spiritual Warfare vs. Financial Attacks
• 5:12 - The Mindset Shift: The Possibility of Wealth While Following Christ
• 6:27 - The Challenge to Men: Work Ethic and Manly Responsibility
• 7:41 - Overcoming Laziness: The Bare Minimum is Effort
• 8:35 - Consistency: The Next Layer of Success
• 9:20 - Biblical Wisdom: Diligence and Hard Work in Proverbs (10:4, 14:23)
• 10:39 - The Danger of All Talk (Mere Talk Only Leads to Poverty)
• 11:15 - Financial Habits: Savings vs. Waste (Avoiding Costly Spending)
• 12:35 - Source of Provision: The Blessing of the Lord Brings Wealth (Proverbs 10:22)
• 13:28 - Why God Allows Trials: An Opportunity to Grow Closer
• 14:35 - Battling the Enemy's Design to Destroy You
• 15:53 - How to Break Generational Curses and the Spirit of Poverty
• 16:34 - The Proximity Principle: Getting Close to Success
• 18:14 - Personal Testimony: My Low-Paying TV Career Experience
• 20:17 - The Career Turning Point: Asking for $40k and the Response
• 21:50 - Giving My Talents to God (The Great Commission)
• 22:50 - The 4-Part Formula for Financial and Spiritual Growth
• 25:22 - We Are Too Weak: Why We Needed Jesus
• 26:50 - Key Takeaways: Effort, Consistency, Proximity (The Ultimate Formula)
• 28:14 - Final Encouragement: Outwork Everyone Around You
• 29:40 - Wrap-up and Next Steps

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Tackling one of the most honest and challenging questions in modern Christian marriage: Why is it so hard to be a Godly husband?

In this episode of the Not In Church podcast, Darrell Puckett dives deep into the struggles, pressures, and often-misunderstood expectations placed on men striving to lead their families in a God-honoring way. We go beyond the clichés to discuss the two major areas where many Christian husbands feel they fail: Lustful desires and the constant reality of spiritual warfare.

Darrell Puckett provides a frank discussion on the internal battles men face, offering biblical strategies for overcoming temptation, protecting your marriage from the enemy's attacks, and pursuing a life of purity. If you are a husband looking for encouragement, actionable steps, and a bold discussion on biblical masculinity, lust, purity, and spiritual warfare in marriage, this episode is a must-listen. We break down what biblical marriage truly means for men today.

Key Takeaways & Discussion Points

• Why lustful desires are the primary spiritual battlefield for Christian husbands.
• Practical strategies for overcoming temptation and pursuing sexual purity.
• Recognizing the signs of spiritual warfare targeting your marriage.
• How to handle conflict and criticism in a godly marriage.
• The connection between a man's spiritual discipline and his role as a husband.
• Why vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness, for a godly man.

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