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Unitarian Christian Alliance81. Reconstructing to Relationship - Josiah Wright (Part 2)Josiah's reemergence from agnosticism blossomed into a relationship with God beyond his expectations. RESOURCES 1. The Perilous Trinity Deep Dive 20. The Good, the Bad, and the Boys Home - Josiah Wright 80. Deconstrucing to Agnostic - Josiah Wright (Part 1) Matthew 16 - The Pharisees demanding a sign UCA Conference UCA Events Page Crowdsourced short submissions: media@unitarianchristianalliance.org Greg Cheney - we must test inherited doctrine for truth 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 - Not with eloquence... EPISODE INDEX 00:03:30 - Financial Doubts 00:07:04 - The Turning Point 00:12:17 - Coming Together in Faith 00:15:27 - Experiences 00:16:55 - God's Voice as Words 00:20:42 - My A...2024-02-2145 min
North Kent Bible Church SermonsEmotions: Present in the PainJosiah starts a new series on emotions. In this message, Josiah looks at Luke 7 to see how Jesus reacts to a mother who just lost her son. 2024-02-1132 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsFasting: Enhanced SpiritualityJosiah finishes his series on fasting by looking at how fasting has been used in scripture to enhance spirituality. 2024-01-2831 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsFasting: HumilityIn this message, Josiah continues his series on fasting by looking at how it brings us into a state of humility. 2024-01-2130 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsOn the Mount: Elevated ValuesToday, Josiah starts a new series exploring the Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus' longest recorded sermon in scripture and takes whole three chapters, Matthew 5-7. We hope you are blessed by this series! 2023-10-2931 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsBe ReadyIn this message, Josiah talks about our need to be ready for the return of Jesus. We can't push off getting things in order in preparation for the day of judgment. 2023-10-2226 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsLive Full - Die Empty: Following FullyIn this message, Josiah explores what is means to follow God with everything that we have. 2023-09-2430 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsLive Full - Die Empty: Poured OutJosiah continues his series talking about serving as a drink offering in God's kingdom. 2023-09-1729 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsLive Free - Die Empty: UnashamedIn this message, Josiah kicks off a new series looking at living our lives fully devoted to God. 2023-09-1024 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsIntegrity: UnshakableIn this message, Josiah finishes off the integrity series by looking at how integrity affects our lives, relationship with others and relationship with God. 2023-08-2726 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsIntegrity: Guard Your HeartIn this message, Josiah talks about how living with integrity is a battle fought on two fronts. We need to pursue God and filter out evil. What we put into our hearts comes out in our lives. 2023-08-2028 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsIntegrity: Secret SinJosiah continues his series on integrity by looking at the story of Achan in Joshua 7. Even when no one else can see our sin, God can. We must do the right thing even when no one else sees it. 2023-08-1330 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsIntegrity: Drawing the LineJosiah starts a new series on integrity by looking at the story of Daniel and his friends. In Daniel 1, we see a great example of standing in integrity in the face of difficulty. 2023-08-0627 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsA Fine-Tuned UniverseIn this message, Josiah talks about our amazing universe and how it points to the existence of God. 2023-06-2532 min
Breakfast TheologyServing in Seasons - Josiah CainIn the last three episodes, we have each member of Breakfast Theology pick a favorite topic to discuss. In this episode, Josiah talks about how we can continue to serve God even in the midst of changing seasons. We hope you enjoy the last three episodes of Breakfast Theology! We truly and thankful for all the support we got over the years!2023-06-2046 min
Breakfast TheologyThe Sacrifice of Serving - Isaac CainIn the last three episodes, we have each member of Breakfast Theology pick a favorite topic to discuss. In this episode, Isaac talks about how serving God sometimes requires us to be uncomfortable and make sacrifices. We hope you enjoy the last three episodes of Breakfast Theology! We truly and thankful for all the support we got over the years!2023-06-2045 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsPromises: RestorationIn this message, Josiah talks about restoration in our lives and the ultimate restoration awaiting us in the next age. 2023-06-1830 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsPromises: ForgivenessIn this message, Josiah looks at the promise of forgiveness that we have from God. We can be saved and continued to be forgiven because God is good. 2023-06-1131 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsPromises: WisdomWhen we are unsure of what to do, God promises us wisdom. In this message, Josiah navigates what the Bible says about the promise of wisdom.2023-06-0434 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsPromises: Promise MakerJosiah starts a new series looking at the promises made to us in scripture. Before we can look at the promises, we need to look at the promise maker.2023-05-2126 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsBoot Camp: PracticumIn this last message in the Boot Camp series, Josiah discusses the practical ways we can exercise the knowledge from this series. 2023-05-1430 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsBoot Camp: Know Your EnemyIn this message, Josiah lays out our enemy's character, his goals, his tactics, and his accomplices. We hope that you are spiritual prepared for the fight ahead of you and are blessed by this message.2023-04-2334 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsThe Power of ResurrectionIn this message, Josiah looks at the profound impact resurrection has in our lives today. It is the hope and power that allows us to face any trial in this age. 2023-04-0927 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsLiving in Reverse: In ConclusionJosiah finishes up the "Living in Reverse" series by doing the last message backward. We hope you enjoyed learning from the wisdom of Ecclesiastes with us!2023-03-2621 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsLiving in Reverse: A Season for EverythingIn this message, Josiah continues his series in Ecclesiates. We cover chapters 3-4 in search of the wisdom that will bring meaning to our lives. 2023-02-2631 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsLiving in Reverse: Starting at the EndIn this message, Josiah kicks off a new series looking at the book of Ecclesiastes. By looking at the end, we can live better in the now. 2023-02-2032 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsSacred: PerspectiveThis is the last message in the sacred series. We hope that you've enjoyed hearing about sacred church, scripture and communion. To close off the series, Josiah talks about how we can see life as sacred and how God sees things. 2023-02-1227 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsSacred: CommunionIn this message, Josiah continues his series by talking about communion. We go all the way back to passover in Exodus to explore the origins of communion. 2023-02-0535 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsSacred: ChurchJosiah starts a new series talking about the sacredness of various biblical topics and concepts. This week, Josiah talks about how the church is the sacred living temple of God. We hope this message moves you to view the church in a new way!2023-01-2529 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsNew Bridges: The Big PictureIn this message, Josiah wraps up the series by looking at how our small acts of obedience can have impacts far beyond our ability to predict them. We look at Saul's conversion in Acts 9 to learn from Ananias.2023-01-1525 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsNew Bridges: Come and SeeIn this message, Josiah starts a new series about sharing our faith. We hope that this message encourages you and gives you some practical tips to help share your faith. 2023-01-0133 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsChristmas Meditation ReadingIn this short devotion, Josiah reads verses about the messiah from all across scripture. To celebrate Jesus' birth, we read about who he is. 2022-12-2508 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsThe Conflict in ChristmasIn this message, Josiah talks about how Christmas is more than angels singing in the night and shephers watching. Christmas is a cosmic battle and that is revealed to us in Revelation 12. We hope you enjoy this Christmas message this season. 2022-12-1824 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsThe Names of God: YHWH RaphaIn this message, Josiah talks about the name YHWH Rapha which means God who heals. Enjoy a look at Exodus 15 as you explore what it means for God to be a healer. 2022-11-2724 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsThe Names of God: YHWH JirehThis week, Josiah continues his series by discussing the name YHWH: Jireh, God provides. We look at the story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22 to see the first time this name is used in scripture. 2022-11-2131 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsThe Names of God: YHWH TsabaIn this message, Josiah starts a new series about the names of God in the Old Testament. This week we look at the name YHWH Tsaba which means God of Angel armies.2022-11-1730 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsCreated: God's GloryIn this message, Josiah finishes up the created series with answering the question "why we were created?" We hope you find purpose and joy from this message. 2022-11-0123 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsCreated: VulnerabilityIn this message, Josiah talks about how God created us to be vulnerable in our relationships with each other and with Him. While this world looks at vulnerability as a weakness, God sees it has good thing. Completely putting our trust in a good God never fails us. 2022-10-2519 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsCreated: WorkHave you ever wondered what the Bible says about work? In this message, Josiah talks about how we are created for work and what that means for our lives. Don't forget to listen to the message from the previous about rest!2022-10-1624 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsCreated: God's ImageJosiah kicks off a new series called "Created" where we look at who we are created to be. This series uses Genesis as a jumping off point to talk about the created people we are supposed to be. In this message, we look at how we are created in God's image and what that means for our lives. 2022-10-0226 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsThe Bible Doesn't Say That: Only God Can JudgeJosiah continues his series by discussing the phrase, "only God can judge me". Who is allowed to judge who and how are the supposed to judge? Listen to this sermon to find out!2022-09-2524 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsThe Bible Doesn't Say That: Help YourselfIn this message, Josiah talks about the common phrase "God helps those who help themselves". Where does this phrase come from, what biblical backing does it have and what does the Bible actually say about this idea? Listen to this message to find out more! 2022-09-2428 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsThe Bible Doesn't Say That: Be HappyIn this message, Josiah continues the "The Bible Doesn't Say That" series with the topic of "God just wants you to be happy". Listen to this message to learn more about what the Bible teaches on the topic of happiness. 2022-09-1325 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsThe Bible Doesn't Say That: No More Than You Can HandleIn this message, Josiah kicks off a new series titles "The Bible Doesn't Say That". This series is focused on "common" biblical ideas and phrases that aren't actually in the Bible or are often misquoted. We hope that you enjoy this message as Josiah looks at the common phrase, "God won't give you more than you can handle". 2022-09-0730 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsPrayer: Hezekiah's PrayerIn this message, Josiah recounts the story of Hezekiah and Sennacherib, king of the Assyrian empire. Listen, as Josiah discusses how we can learn from Hezekiah's prayer for God to protect Jerusalem. 2022-08-1731 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsPrayer: Why Pray?In this message, Josiah starts a series on prayer. What do you think the different functions of prayer are and how do you use prayer? Josiah talks about what he thinks are the main four functions of prayer. Listen to learn more!2022-08-0827 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsNothing InvisibleIn this message, Josiah talks about how ripping his pants is a lot like what is going to happen in the last days. You have to listen to discover the connection! We hope this message encourages you to live a more consistent and pure life!2022-08-0326 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsIdols Are EmptyIn this message, Josiah summarizes the teaching from the youth camp he participated in called FUEL. The theme this year at FUEL was idols. We hope you enjoy this message and are encouraged to root out the idols in your life. 2022-07-2822 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsJesus Asked: Which is Greater?In this sermon, Josiah talks about spiritual loopholes and how we should avoid them. Enjoy this interesting message about Matthew 23:16-22. 2022-07-2128 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsJesus Asked: Do You Not Yet Understand?In this message, Josiah looks at Mark 8 to see how Jesus pushes his disciples to look deeper than the physical. There is an understanding that we cannot grasp without first learning how to see like Jesus. 2022-07-1228 min
North Kent Bible Church SermonsJesus Asked: Why are you Afraid?In this message, Josiah looks at the passage from Mark 4 where Jesus calms the storm. Why were the disciples afraid and where was their faith? What do these questions from Jesus have to teach us? We hope that you are encouraged to rely on God's strength in times of trouble!2022-07-0523 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsJesus Asked: The First QuestionIn this message, Josiah starts a series going over the questions that Jesus asked during his ministry. We hope that this series teaches you to understand why Jesus asked questions and to learn from the greatest teacher of all time! 2022-07-0521 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsFather's Day from the PsalmsIn this message, Josiah talks about the life of godly fathers and the blessings on godly men. We hope that you are encouraged by this message. 2022-06-1921 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsTour of the Torah: Leviticus & DeuteronomyIn this message, Josiah continues his series on the Torah, the first five books of the Bible. We hope that this message enlightens the foundational books of the Bible!2022-05-3130 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsTour of the Torah: ExodusIn this message, Josiah continues his series on the Torah. In this episode, Josiah explores the amazing story of Exodus. We learn how God is a powerful promise keeper and promise maker. We hope you enjoy the message!2022-05-2235 min
North Kent Bible Church SermonsTour of the Torah: GenesisIn this series, Josiah is going to summarize the books of the Torah. The Torah is the first books of the Bible. We hope you enjoying exploring the foundational books of the Bible. 2022-05-1526 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsImperfect MothersThere is a lot of pressure for us to be "perfect". Many mothers strive to be perfect mothers, but often fall short. In this message, Josiah looks at the life of Sarah and Abraham to see how God works through imperfect people. Happy Mother's Day!2022-05-1228 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsLife Giving CommunityIn this message, Josiah talks about how we are meant to be a community that is connected, life giving, and sustaining. We hope that you are inspired to be connected to the body of Christ in a meaningful way. 2022-05-0330 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsPalm Sunday: A Well Planned DayIn this message, Josiah talks about how Palm Sunday was a well planned day, going back thousands of years. We hope this message encourages you to realize that God does nothing by accident. 2022-04-1223 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsObscure Stories: The Coin from the FishIn this message, Josiah tackles the story from Matthew 17:24-27. In this story, Jesus tells Simon to go and catch a fish and in its mouth, he will find a coin to pay the temple tax. We hope that this message bring clarity to an uncommon story. 2022-04-0726 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsObscure Stories: Micah's ReligionIn this message, Josiah talks about the account of Micah and his made up religion found in Judges 17 & 18. When people do what is right in their own eyes, things go wrong quickly. We hope this message encourages you to stick to what God says and also help illuminate a passage not normally talked about in church. 2022-03-2925 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsObscure Stories: Elisha and the BearsJosiah is starting a new series about obscure stories of the Bible. In this series, Josiah will seek to look at less common stories and their meanings. We hope you enjoy this message on Elisha and the female bears that come out to attack a group of young lads. 2022-03-2227 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsDiscerning Truth: Weighing the EvidenceIn this message, Josiah talks about the basics of hermeneutics and how to read the Bible for accurate interpretation. We hope that this message encourages you to seek truth!2022-03-0831 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsDiscerning Truth: Can I Question My Faith?In this message, Josiah asks the question, "can you question your faith?" Questioning your faith can be harmful or helpful depending on how you go about the process of asking questions. We hope that this message encourages you to seek the truth!2022-03-0129 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsDiscerning Truth: Why Trust the Bible?In order to use the Bible to help us discover truth, we first need to trust the Bible. In this message, Josiah gives four reasons he thinks the Bible is trustworthy. We hope you enjoy this unique perspective on scripture. 2022-02-2233 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsDiscerning the Truth: Why is Truth Important?This week, Josiah starts a new series on truth. This message covers what truth is and why it is important. We hope that you are blessed by this sermon series! 2022-02-1631 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsDream Church: Cruise Ship vs BattleshipIn this message, Josiah wraps up the dream church series by discussing how the church is meant to be a battleship, not a cruise ship. The church is designed for a mission, not for entertainment. We hope that this message inspires you to be more involved in your church and to wage the spiritual battle against darkness everyday. 2022-02-0131 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsDream Church: The Family of GodIn this message, Josiah seeks to answer the question, what are the quality characteristics of the family of God? Each of us has a different family background, but we all need to base our idea of family, not from our experiences, but from the Bible. 2022-01-2533 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsDream Church: A Future FocusWhat we expect from the future greatly affects how we live in the present. In this message, Josiah preaches out of Hebrews 11 and the great people of faith mentioned in this chapter looked towards their future promise. 2022-01-1828 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsDream Church: LeadershipWhat does ideal leadership structure look like in the church? In this message, Josiah lays out how each of us our leaders in our own right and how the church was designed to function. We hope that this message blesses you as your pursue leadership in your faith. 2022-01-1232 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsDream Church: Victory Over FearIn a dream church, fear does not stop us from pursuing God's path for our lives. In this message, Josiah shares how we can have victory over fear in our lives.2022-01-0431 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsWhat is Messiah?In this message, Josiah dives in deep talking about what it means for Jesus to be the messiah. Jesus fulfills the roles of prophet, priest and king, the three examples of messiahs we see in the Old Testament.2021-12-1525 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsTotal RelianceHave you ever had to totally rely on someone for all of your needs? In his message, Josiah talks about his experience taking care of his new puppy and how we should totally rely on God, just like his puppy totally relies on him. 2021-12-0522 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsJesus: Past, Present & FutureWhen Jesus came into the world it changed everything! Jesus also changes us in the present and he will change the world again in the future. In this message, Josiah talks about how Jesus changes us. 2021-12-0124 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsTrust ExerciseIn Proverbs 3, we are told to trust God with all of our heart. What does it mean to trust God and how can we practically live out that trust? In this sermon, Josiah shows us how trusting in God means giving Him everything we have. 2021-11-2323 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsLearning from the MasterIn this sermon, Josiah talks about how to be a disciple. To learn from Jesus means to become like Jesus. It is a constant and life long pursuit. We truly hope you are blessed by this message. 2021-11-1825 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsMinistry: Who is Called?Did you know that the Greek word for ministry means service? Ministry is a simple idea, serving others in obedience to God. In this sermon, Josiah lays out how we are all called to serve, putting obedience before our own needs. 2021-11-0224 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsForgiveness: An Act of ObedienceForgiveness can be difficult, to say the least. What might make forgiveness easier, is realizing that we've have been forgiven a huge debt, a debt larger than we could ever pay. In this sermon, Josiah talks about how forgiveness is not only a nice thing to do, but a necessary thing to do. 2021-10-2825 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsA Daily GiftWhat if you could wake up to a new gift every morning? Well, the truth is, we can wake up to a new gift every morning! The gift comes from God and it relies on faith. In this sermon, Josiah talks about how even in the midst of destruction, God has a way of being great!2021-10-1718 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsKingdom Series: Living TodayWhen we look forward into the future, it should effect how live in the present. In this sermon, Josiah talks about how the reality of the coming kingdom changes how we live in the present. 2021-10-1225 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsKingdom Series: Origin StoryKnowing the back story is important if we want to understand what is happening. God's kingdom is no exception to this. In order to understand the kingdom of God, Josiah goes back to the beginning to see the foundations that God placed. 2021-09-2821 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsStagnant SpiritIn Zephaniah 1:12 there is an interesting warning to those in Israel. God says that He will search out those who are "settled on their lees". What does that mean? In this sermon, Josiah talks about spiritual complacency. 2021-09-2127 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsLessons from Ezekiel: God's PerspectiveThe book of Ezekiel holds many lessons for us in our walk of faith. In this sermon, Josiah speaks from Ezekiel chapter 8 and talks about how God sees things differently than we do. 2021-08-3127 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsImitation Series: Imitating the Early ChurchThere is much we can learn from observing the early church. In the beginning days of the movement, as recorded in Acts chapter 2, we can see the foundational practices of the church form. In this sermon, Josiah speaks about how we can learn from the early church's example. 2021-08-2628 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsChanging Our IdentitiesIf you think about last names, they often come from occupations or regions. Our identities often comes from how people talk about us. In this message, Josiah looks at how Jesus changes our identities by calling us by a new title. 2021-07-2222 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsFreedom Through TruthIn John 8:31-36, Jesus tells us that "truth will set [us] free". What does that mean? How do we find the truth? Josiah seeks to answer these question in more in this message. 2021-07-0724 min
Breakfast TheologyTreasures of the Heart (ft. Isaac Cain)"Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (Matt 6:12). In this episode, we talk about living a sold-out life for God and how we can treasure Him. 2021-07-0125 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsFather's Day: Leaving a Legacy (ft. Alan Cain)Being a father is so much more than biological. In scripture, we see a precedent of spiritual parenting and its long lasting effects. In this message, Josiah interviews his father, Alan Cain, about the impact of the spiritual parents in his life. 2021-06-2428 minNorth Kent Bible Church SermonsThe Spreading of SinPaul was in 1 Corinthians 5 that a little bit of sin can spread to a whole group of people. In this message, Josiah talks about the spreading of sin and how we need to vigilant to stop sin from causing great damage. 2021-05-1927 min
Breakfast TheologyEmotion Series: Anger (ft. Nathan Massie & Isaac Cain)In this week's episode, we continue our series on emotions. We have the pleasure of discussing a biblical view of anger with two special guests, Isaac Cain & Nathan Massie. Anger is a hard emotion to control, but understanding how God views anger helps us to walk righteously. 2021-04-2931 min
Breakfast TheologyPerseveranceSometimes being a Christian isn't easy. This is why we are called to perseverance. Waiting patiently and praying continually are what mark a persevering Christian. Listen as we talk about perseverance in this episode of Breakfast Theology. 2020-09-0329 min
Breakfast TheologyDiscernmentBeing a mature and discerning Christian is something we should all strive to become. Listen in this episode as we talk about discernment and how to grow in maturity. 2020-08-2732 min
Breakfast TheologyWhere is Our Hope?Humanity has a lot of problems, but what is the solution? Some people look to science or government to fix the problems, but we know that only God can fix humanity. In this episode, we talk about our hope for our future.2020-08-2030 min
Breakfast TheologyForgivenessThis week we talk about forgiveness, what role repentance plays in our relationship with God and the attitude we should have about our sin.2020-08-1335 min
Breakfast TheologyFriendship (Ft. Jacob Rohrer, Nathan Massie & Levi Salyers)Friendship is one of the most important types of relationships in our lives. Jacob, Nathan & Levi are some of my (Josiah) best friends in the world. Join us as we talk about the important of godly friendships. 2020-03-1237 min
Breakfast TheologyJosiah's TestimonyLearn more about Josiah and his walk of faith. 2020-01-0931 min
Breakfast TheologyIt's All About JesusHow is Jesus and what is he about? Chuck and Josiah discuss Jesus, his many different roles and the his world changing character.2019-12-1938 min
Breakfast TheologySharing the GospelChristians have been given a great command to share the gospel. Chuck and Josiah discuss the gospel message and the importance of sharing it.2019-11-2841 minBreakfast TheologyObedienceThis week Chuck and Josiah talk about the difficult skill of obedience. 2019-11-2137 min
Breakfast TheologyPrayerWelcome to the first episode of Breakfast Theology! Chuck Jones and Josiah Cain discuss the importance of prayer. 2019-11-1434 min