You likely have an opinion about Jesus. From celebrities to podcasters to gurus, everyone has thoughts on Jesus. In this series, we’re diving deep into some of the most controversial questions surrounding the life of Jesus and uncovering the truth that lies beneath. We’re creating space for you to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and find answers for yourself.
You likely have an opinion about Jesus. From celebrities to podcasters to gurus, everyone has thoughts on Jesus. In this series, we’re diving deep into some of the most controversial questions surrounding the life of Jesus and uncovering the truth that lies beneath. We’re creating space for you to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and find answers for yourself.
Did Jesus really exist? Did he actually rise from the dead? Isn't this all a fairy tale? In this series featuring multiple guest speakers we're creating space for you to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and find answers for yourself.
Stuck in a cycle of disappointment? Striving to better yourself but not quite making it? Struggling with success and failure? You’re not alone. Jesus points to something far more meaningful and grounded. The resurrection of Jesus makes way for an expectant life, a hope-filled life, and a life where resurrection can come to dark and dead places.
The sacrifice Jesus made on the cross for you and for me points us to a simple need to respond because it meets you right where you are. Join us as we reflect on the significance of the unique love Jesus displayed for each one of us.
Sometimes you think you can’t make a dent in the problems the world is facing. Besides, you feel like you barely have enough to live on yourself. As a result, many times we can become indifferent toward the situations others face, and sadly our response can be one of inaction. Is there another way? Can something make a difference?
It happens to many people. You decide to give the Bible a shot. You sit down with a good translation. But how do you get something out of it? And when you start to understand it, how do you experience God? It might surprise you to discover that the key to experiencing God through the Bible is more than what you can read and understand
One of the biggest challenges with the Bible is how to approach it. With so many genres, where do you begin? How do you interpret it accurately? And how do you go from simply reading the Bible to experiencing it? In this message, we’ll show you the overarching story of scripture and how you can leverage it to experience the Bible for yourself.
There are lots of people over the last two thousand years who tried to engage the Bible and gave up. Others are skeptical about whether they can trust the Bible or if it’s just a bunch of made-up stories. However, there are also billions who would say it’s a book that’s changed their life. Why is that? Why do and how do these Christians read the Bible? The answer might surprise you.
Don't miss this BONUS INTERVIEW on the latest on the Ukraine Refugee crisis and how Connexus has partnered with the team on the ground with Partners International Moldova. Lead Pastor Jeff Brodie interviews Sergei Mihailov and Tim Arkell
Most people believe in heaven, and most people believe they’ll end up there. Can we really know
Most people believe in heaven, and most people believe they’ll end up there. Can we really know?
The belief that “Good people go to heaven” sounds nice on the surface. But it doesn’t make sense. Most people believe in heaven, and most people believe they’ll end up there. Can we really know?
In this bonus interview, Sarah Joy Covey of the Covey Wellness Center explores the nature of trauma and how to navigate it in your own life. Listen in for helpful tools and strategies to become stronger in your mental health!
U.S. statistics say that 70% of people will experience a major traumatic event in their lifetime and that 20% will develop PTSD. Sadly, in our broken world, many people experience trauma and aren’t able to process it—and, in turn, they often hurt the people around them. In addition, every day our screens alone bring us to live feeds of events that can be too much for any human being to bear. What does scripture have to say about all of this? How does Jesus want to meet us in our trauma?
What does the medical profession say about the connection between mental health and spirituality? And how do we handle the rising mental health crisis in the lives of the kids we love? This Sunday, we’ll hear from Dr. Rob Meeder, a pediatrician with a focus on mental health. He’ll look at how we can come alongside our kids to support them in this area, and how we can connect our spiritual life to our mental health.
Is anxiety owning your life? What if it didn't have to be that way? Author Jason Cusick shows you how you can triumph over anxiety in your day-to-day life in this bonus interview with Jeff Brodie
We all know someone who is dealing with anxiety—or perhaps you yourself are dealing with it. As we survey the world around us, there are many tools and resources to help, but what about the spiritual side of anxiety? In this message, we’ll look at the practice of peace laid out by the apostle Paul.
Burnout seems to be an epidemic these days. Almost everyone seems overwhelmed, overcommitted and overworked. It’s not just killing us, it’s nowhere close to the way God wants us to live. We’ll look at why burnout is running so rampant, and how to ensure you get out of it and stay out of it.
What’s the conversation you have in your head with yourself about yourself? Whether it’s on the golf course, at work, at home, or in the car, you can at times find yourself overwhelmed by this internal conversation—and in particular, your inner critic. In this message, we’ll be looking at why your internal conversation is so important, where your inner critic comes from, and what to do about it.
In this podcast Jeff Brodie will dispel myths about mental health and share some of his own personal story. He’ll also share a framework for how we can handle whatever comes our way by paying attention to our soul.
We all want to get the future right, and we all want to arrive safely at our intended destination. Follow these rules and you will get there on time and on purpose.
What if you could recapture the magic of the Christmas season? Could you rediscover a hope and joy that seem long lost? Could Christmas bring you back to something more meaningful?
In this special Christmas message with Mark Clark, we explore how the birth of Jesus Christ teaches us about the true source of joy and how we can strive to live a life full of joy as believers. We will look at the examples of Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds in the Christmas story and how their actions and attitudes demonstrate a joy that transcends circumstances. We will also discuss the role of faith, hope, and love in cultivating joy in our own lives and how we can spread joy to those around ...
What is the secret magic behind the posture of humility? How can you beat pride in your life, and why does God give glory to the humble? In this message, Mark Clark shares how the magic of humility comes to life in the Christmas story.
In this series called The Magic of Christmas, we’ll be talking about the real magic that fills the world and how Jesus entered history to bring us his presence, his love, his grace, his peace, his joy, and his hope. It’s a supernatural story that we want to reach into and grab hold of.
You know that you need to make change in your life, but you just can’t seem to make any progress. You wish you were more loving, more kind, had more joy, were more patient, but it feels like one step forward, two steps backward. How do you leave behind the things that hinder you and move into the things that are best for you? How do you change? What if the Holy Spirit could help? You might be surprised.
Why can the Holy Spirit be a divisive topic? What Spiritual Gift do YOU have? What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit? Join in for this special Q&A as Sydney Jackson interviews Lead Pastor Jeff Brodie
What a morning to celebrate how Jesus has changed people’s lives and their choice to follow Him. It’s amazing to see what God is doing. Baptism is also a time for all of us to reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus, and celebrate the freedom He brings us.
In the Christian faith, the Spirit is often best known for acting in a supernatural way. If you’ve been exposed to that, it may have seemed weird, or manipulative, or uncomfortable. When you look at Jesus and the early church you see something different. Something powerful, something impossible made possible, but also something that was a gift for a moment. We’ll be looking at the experiential gifts that can come from the Spirit, how they might look in your world.
