Pastor Mike Haseltine is the pastor of Maranatha Assembly of God in Forest Lake, MN. But he is also known for his tattoos, motorcycles and the church's boxing ring. Learn more about Christ Connection at: http://christconnection.cc/
Jun 08, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Sometimes when we see big organizations like Convoy of Hope with their fleet of trucks making a difference around the world we forget the journey the Lord took its leaders to get there. On this episode of the podcast Hal Donaldson shares some of that story for your encouragement. Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
May 29, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Has God put something in your heart to make a difference for those in tough places? Not sure where to begin? Or just want to see justice done like never before. My guest is Paul Hurckman, Executive Director of Venture an organization to do tough things for people in tough places. Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
May 21, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 53
In this podcast we have talked again and again about adventure with Jesus. He designed us to live an adventure with Him. Well we are not exempt from adventures just because we have a podcast on the subject. :-) In the latest episode of the podcast we share a new adventure that we as a family are starting on together. Join us on this journey and I believe that it will be encouraging to you as well. http://christconnection.cc/jen/
May 13, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 52
My guests today are JonCarlos and Gabriella Velez. They are lead worship pastors for Emmanuel Christian Center a multi campus church of about 3000 in Minnesota. They are also the directors of SOAR-School of Artistic Refinement. We talk about their time on the Voice, drawing people into an awareness of the presence of God and more. Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
May 03, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 51
In this season we are all learning to pivot, but maybe there are some opportunities for this to be a good thing. Capitalizing on the wisdom and creativity of heaven this moment can be a launching pad toward amazing things God has for us. Be encouraged today Learn more about Christ Connection at http://christconnection.cc/
Apr 28, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 50
What if you were meant to live in strength and power even in the craziest seasons of life? My conversation with Lisa Bevere might give you hope to believe for that possibility. Sharing from her struggles as a teenager, and early days of her and her husband John's ministry you will see how God can take your weakness and turn it into strength. http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
Apr 10, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Can ordinary people make a lasting impact on the world around them? Matthew Barnett's answer is an emphatic Yes! You can experience more of God by stepping out when He nudges your heart. Matthew Barnett is the co-founder of the Dream Center in Los Angeles and senior pastor of Angelus Temple. Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
Apr 01, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Want to grow prayer in your church, ministry or even your family? Then this is the episode for you. My guest is Sarah Berkey and she is a wealth of insight on how to build prayer ministry. We dive deep into the practical aspects of what it takes to grow prayer no matter your context. Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
Mar 11, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 47
When God gives you a dream at the start it can be exciting and thrilling. But sometimes the enthusiasm drops off when we realize that part of the process is getting the funding for the initiative. Our guest today is Roger Lane of Roger Lane Coaching. Roger has been helping organizations with funding since 1984. For show notes head over to: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
Mar 04, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Stress, worry and anxiety are words that are as common as the common cold. Here are 5 steps given by the Apostle Paul from a Roman imprisonment that you can use to combat that and experience peace that doesn't make sense. Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
Feb 18, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Is the pressure of life getting you down? What if the spiritual answer was to have more fun? Joy really is a fruit of the Spirit. Our guest is Mandy Arioto the President and CEO of Mother's Of Pre Schoolers International. We talk about her book-Have More Fun:How to be Remarkable, Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Enjoying Life. Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
Feb 05, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 44
How are things with your soul? In this constantly on world that we live in our soul is taking the hit. You are slowly being beaten down. Is there anything that you can do about it? In this conversation with John Eldredge we talk about what you can do to keep from sinking. Your soul can be healed and thrive. John Eldredge is an author, a counselor, and a teacher. He is known for such books as Wild at Heart and Sacred Romance. He is also president of Ransomed Heart Show notes at: http://christconn...
Jan 08, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Enjoy a short time of refreshing as Kevin Senapatiratne leads you in prayer through Psalm 23. The focus is for the new season that God has for you to experience more of Him. Learn more about us at- http://christconnection.cc/
Jan 07, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Our relationships have a huge impact on our ability to accomplish what God has for our lives. But do we take the time to think through our relationships? Dr. Dharius Daniels is pastor of Change Church and the author of Relational Intelligence-The People Skills You Need For The Life Of Purpose You Want Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
Dec 18, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Prayer was not meant to be just for a select group. In this episode I discuss with Donna Barrett, General Secretary of the Assemblies of God, her book -Leveling the Praying Field. With practical advice whether you are just starting in prayer or leading a church in prayer I think you will find this helpful. Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
Dec 05, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Director of the movies-War Room, Fireproof and Facing the Giants talk with Kevin about the companion book to the latest movie Overcomer. The book Defined talks about a very important topic today: identity. Learn more about the importance of holding on to who God says you are and not your feelings. Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
Nov 20, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 39
What if you could experience more of God? What if your church could experience revival? The lessons of the past teach us that it could happen. Dr. Jamie Morgan joins us for a discussion of how a revival of the past can show us the way to a fresh encounter with God. Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
Oct 30, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 38
If we are not careful the storms of life can wash us away. This episode gives you encouragement if you are in the midst of the storm, preparing for an upcoming storm or recovering from the past storm. We hope that it is an encouragement to your soul. Sit back, relax and enjoy this time of engaging with Jesus. Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
Oct 21, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 37
It is easy to go through life and miss out on everything that God has for you. We don't celebrate, evaluate and take the lessons that we can to move forward. In this episode Kevin Senapatiratne walks through how you can do that in your own life. This is also a celebration episode of 1 year of the podcast. Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
Oct 07, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 36
We are joined today by America's Best Selling Inspirational author with 100 million copies of his books sold around the world. In this conversation we talk about one of the important topics for the world today: happiness. We discuss from a very practical standpoint what the Bible says about you experiencing happiness in your own life. Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
Sep 14, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Melissa d'Arabian is known for winning season 5 of the Next Food Network Star and from there her show 10 dollar dinners. From there she has written cookbooks, judged cooking competition shows and the like. We talk about her latest book Tasting Grace and the personal story that show us how something as simple as food can draw us closer to God. Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
Sep 05, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Dave Ferguson is an award-winning author, founding and lead pastor of Chicago’s Community Christian Church, a missional multi-site community considered one of the most influential churches in America. Dave is also the visionary for the international church-planting movement NewThing and president of the Exponential Conference. Show notes available at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
Aug 19, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Michelle Warnky is an American Ninja Warrior and the first female Ninja Warrior gym owner. Not only is she an elite athlete she used to be an overseas missionary for 5 years. We have a great conversation about building endurance, creativity in ministry, and relationships. Show notes available at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
Aug 06, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Has God put something in your heart to do for Him? Not sure where to start? This episode is for you. Or maybe you just need to feel the passion that Brent Silkey brings to the cause of ending modern day slavery. This practical application filled episode will encourage your heart to cross the line into action. Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
Jul 16, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 31
My guest today is Karl Vaters. He is a pastor and author of Grasshopper Myth and Small Church Essentials. We talk about how to pray for your pastor and how to encourage your pastor. This is also a great episode to pass along to your pastor as an encouragement to them. Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
Jul 10, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Has God given you a promise and it hasn't happened yet? What do you do in the middle and challenging time of waiting? Today I bring on my wife Jen to share about just that kind of challenge in the first 10 years of our marriage. Learn from this woman of wisdom and stay through to the end for an important opportunity. http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
Jun 23, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Even for those who have been around church for a while certain parts of the Bible can feel intimidating. But if the Bible is one of our main ways to encounter God I don't want you to stay away from it simply because it feels too hard. So I thought I would see if we could tackle one of the difficult books of the Bible and give you some confidence. To help me with that I am joined by my friend Dr. Rick Wadholm. Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/...
Jun 04, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Do you feel like you are too small, too hurting, too whatever to make a difference? What if something that you could do in 6 minutes would make a difference throughout eternity? In this episode Kevin Senapatiratne shows you how. Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
May 23, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 27
After a traumatic childhood Kim Walker Smith found healing in the love of Jesus. In this episode we talk about her great new book called Brave Surrender and how you can find your own healing as you trust God. Show notes can be found at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/
May 09, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 26