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EPISODE · Sep 22, 2025 · 34 MIN

Episode 325: Successful But Empty

from The Carpenter's Church Podcast · host Kendall Hicks

In this week’s message from The Grand Illusion series, Pastor Kendall Hicks unpacks Ecclesiastes 4:4–16 with raw honesty and practical wisdom. We all know the drive to succeed can leave us isolated, comparing ourselves to others and chasing after wind. But Scripture reminds us that life “under the sun” was never meant to be lived alone. Discover why ambition without community always falls short, how independence can quietly rob you of joy, and why true influence is found in walking together with Christ at the center.Whether you’re at the gym, in the office, or scrolling through social media, this message will hit close to home—and point you toward the hope only Jesus can give.

In this week’s message from The Grand Illusion series, Pastor Kendall Hicks unpacks Ecclesiastes 4:4–16 with raw honesty and practical wisdom. We all know the drive to succeed can leave us isolated, comparing ourselves to others and chasing after wind. But Scripture reminds us that life “under the sun” was never meant to be lived alone. Discover why ambition without community always falls short, how independence can quietly rob you of joy, and why true influence is found in walking together with Christ at the center.Whether you’re at the gym, in the office, or scrolling through social media, this message will hit close to home—and point you toward the hope only Jesus can give.

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