Transformation Church Podcast Summary

Episode Title: Did You Catch The Correction? // Triggered (Part 5) // Michael Todd
Release Date: October 19, 2025
Speaker: Lead Pastor Michael Todd

Episode Overview

This episode is the fifth part of the "Triggered" series, delivered by Pastor Michael Todd at Transformation Church. The central theme is the idea that life’s "triggers"—those moments or situations that provoke strong reactions—are actually divine opportunities for transformation if we can “catch the correction” God offers in those moments. Pastor Mike unpacks how often God uses times of crisis, confusion, or emotional outburst not merely to comfort us, but to correct and transform us—if we are humble and receptive enough to catch what He’s throwing our way.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Triggers as Invitations to Transformation

• Triggers prompt reactions, but Pastor Mike argues that Christians should learn to pause and respond rather than impulsively react (04:34).

  • "Every trigger is an invitation by God to transform." (05:15)
  • Emphasis on breaking unhealthy cycles: "Christians have become addicted to cycles." (06:57)

• Each trigger is connected to past trauma, and only by addressing the root (trauma) can true transformation begin (09:00).

  • “Many of us don’t realize it, but each one of our triggers is attached to a trauma. And until we deal with the trauma, we will never transform.” (09:18)

2. Crash Outs and Unaddressed Triggers

• Definition of a "crash out": A moment when a person acts suddenly and impulsively, often with negative consequences, due to being overwhelmed or triggered (10:45).
  • “Your unaddressed triggers will usually lead to a crash out.” (10:55)
  • Crash outs are often signs of mental and spiritual struggles; support and correction are necessary (12:06).

3. God’s Correction in the Middle of Crisis

• God often corrects us in crisis, not just comforts us (13:45). Pastor Mike demonstrates through relatable examples that God uses tough moments to teach and redirect us rather than simply remove our problems.
  • “God is not waiting for us to figure out why the situation happened. God, many times in the middle of the crash out, corrects you.” (15:16)
  • “God, why are you trying to correct me in the middle of this crash out?” (16:43)

4. Biblical Examples: Simon Peter & Saul

a. Simon Peter’s Crash Out and Correction (20:15)

• Context: Peter cuts off a man’s ear when Jesus is arrested (Matthew 26:50–56).

  • “At the moment, Peter pulls out his knife and cuts off his ear.” (22:48)

• Jesus corrects Peter first, not the aggressors.

  • "'Put your sword back in its place,' he corrects him in the middle of his emotional crash out.” (23:20)
  • Jesus emphasizes, “If I wanted to change this situation, I could call 72,000 angels.” (24:20)

• Lesson: Sometimes God's correction feels unfair, but it’s purposeful and part of His greater plan.

b. King Saul’s Missed Correction (1 Samuel 13) (27:20)

• Saul’s impatience leads him to act before Samuel arrives, offering a sacrifice himself—resulting in God’s rejection of Saul’s kingship.

  • “Saul started getting impatient... The pressure is too much. Bring me the burnt offering right now.” (28:20)
  • Samuel rebukes: "You have not kept the commandment of the Lord your God, which He commanded you... now your kingdom will not continue." (30:10)

• Lesson: Acting impulsively in crisis, rather than waiting for God’s word or correction, cancels blessings and legacies.

5. Receiving Correction: The Football Analogy (34:02)

• Pastor Mike uses a football analogy to illustrate that we must position ourselves (hands up, receptive) to catch correction, or else we remain stuck in unhealthy cycles.

  • “If you cannot receive correction, you are a liability to the kingdom of God.” (36:05)
  • "Doing all that zig-zagging, all that praying... and God’s saying, ‘Hut!’ but you don’t have your hands up for correction.” (36:32)

• Correction shapes our character, confidence, and Christlikeness:

  • “Anytime you actually catch the correction, God’s trying to shape our character.” (39:00)
  • “The only reason there’s a correction is because you have a calling.” (39:57)

6. Humility, Obedience, and Compliance (55:41)

• Humility is required to receive correction; pride prevents us from catching what God is doing.

  • “If your hands and heart don’t have humility, you won’t catch correction.” (55:41)
  • Quoting 1 Peter 5:6: “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so at the proper time, he may exalt you.” (55:48)

• Correction comes through people: Often, God uses leaders, friends, or even adversaries to deliver correction. Will you accept it, even when it's uncomfortable? (50:43)

• Obedience > Sacrifice:

  • “What is more pleasing to the Lord—your burnt offerings and sacrifice or your obedience to his voice? Obedience is better than sacrifice.” (59:45)

7. After Correction: Continue and Don’t Quit (64:30)

• After being corrected, we must commit to staying in the game—not drop out, leave the church, or walk away from relationships.
  • “This is where most people leave the church, leave the marriage, leave the friendship… your cut-off game so strong.” (64:30)
  • “Correction is a divine tool by God, not a human insult.” (65:10)

8. Repentance vs Rebellion—Your Choice (67:20)

• “When God throws correction your way, you have two options: you can either repent or rebel. That’s it.” (68:09)
• Repentance brings “times of refreshing”; rebellion yields continued cycles, stagnation, and missed blessings.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• 01:16 – “Today is week five of a series we’re calling… triggered. And I’m not letting off this, because this series is meant to make you have a reaction.” – Pastor Mike Todd
• 05:15 – "Every trigger is an invitation by God to transform.”
• 10:55 – “Your unaddressed triggers will usually lead to a crash out.”
• 15:16 – “God, many times in the middle of the crash out, corrects you.”
• 23:20 – “Put your sword back in its place.” – (Jesus to Peter, through Pastor Mike’s retelling)
• 30:10 – “You have not kept what the Lord commanded you… for now your kingdom shall not continue.” (Samuel to Saul)
• 36:05 – “If you cannot receive correction, you are a liability to the kingdom of God.”
• 55:41 – “If your hands and heart don’t have humility, you won’t catch correction.”
• 59:45 – “What is more pleasing to the Lord—your burnt offerings and sacrifice or your obedience to his voice? Obedience is better than sacrifice.”
• 65:10 – “Correction is a divine tool by God, not a human insult.”
• 68:09 – “When God throws correction your way, you have two options: you can either repent or rebel. That’s it.”

Important Segment Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment / Theme | |------------|--------------------------------------------------| | 01:16 | Introduction to the "Triggered" series | | 04:34 | Triggers as divine invitations | | 10:45 | Defining “crash out” | | 13:45 | Correction in the middle of crisis | | 20:15 | Peter's crash out—Garden of Gethsemane | | 27:20 | Saul’s impatience and loss of blessing | | 34:02 | Football analogy: spiritual receptiveness | | 50:43 | Correction often comes through people | | 55:41 | The necessity of humility to receive correction | | 59:45 | Obedience is better than sacrifice (Saul) | | 64:30 | Continuing after correction; don’t quit | | 68:09 | Repent or rebel; results of each | | 74:10–89:57| Interactive object lesson, prayer, and altar call|

Actionable Takeaways

• Pause before you react to triggers; see them as God’s invitation to transformation.
• Be humble and open to correction, especially when it comes during crisis.
• Remember: Correction is proof of God’s love and a sign He has a future for you. ("The investment of correction is proof of a future." – 54:42)
• Comply with God's command, even when it doesn’t make sense. Obedience is more important than personal rationale or public display.
• Don’t let offense at correction drive you away from community, calling, or God’s plan.
• You have a choice: repent (turn) when receiving correction—experiencing refreshing, or rebel—experiencing stagnation and missed purpose.
• Expect correction to come through people and situations you might not prefer. Your response determines your growth.

Conclusion

This episode is an urgent, loving call to approach life’s triggers differently—by seeing them not just as obstacles, but as invitations to pause, reflect, and become more Christlike by embracing God’s correction. For those feeling justified in their reactions, Pastor Mike encourages a spirit of humility and willingness to receive both correction and direction, knowing that true spiritual maturity isn’t just about “taking notes,” but about implementing real change, starting with oneself.

"Catch the correction! Correction is a divine tool by God, not a human insult."
— Pastor Michael Todd (65:10)