Crazy Like Us - Part 3
Generosity requires a plan. But how do you make a plan? These two simple gauges will help you decide where and how much to give.
Oct 28, 2018•40 min
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Welcome to the Connexus Church Video Podcast. Life’s too complicated to not know why you’re living it. At Connexus, we journey with you towards a life of more intention and greater meaning. We are a church that is easy to invite your friends to and where you can belong before you believe. See more at ConnexusChurch.com
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Crazy Like Us - Part 2
You know how to give. Everyone gives something somewhere. We define our generosity by our random acts of goodness. But generosity is more than that. Generosity is the premeditated, calculated, designated emancipation of personal financial assets.
Oct 21, 2018•36 min
Crazy Like Us - Part 1 - You Just Think You Are
Everyone gives something somewhere. But there’s a difference between random acts of giving and true generosity. The good news is, it’s possible to learn how to be generous.
Oct 14, 2018•33 min
Didn't See It Coming - Part 5 - Burnout
Burnout seems to almost be an epidemic these days. And a surprising number of people who perhaps haven’t fully burned out still test positive for the signs of burnout. We’ll look at what causes burnout, how to know you’re in it and how to get back. Plus we’ll touch on suicide and why the voices you may be hearing are lying.
Oct 07, 2018•39 min
Didn't See It Coming - Part 4 - Emptiness
So many people get surprised by something that generation after generation of successful people encounter: success is emptier than they ever dreamed. Even when all your dreams come true, you may feel grateful. But feeling grateful doesn’t leave you full? Why does success feel so empty? We’ll look at why that is, and what to do about it.
Sep 30, 2018•43 min
BONUS EPISODE - Carey Nieuwhof interviews Author and Pastor Erwin McManus on Pride
In a wide-ranging conversation, Carey talks to author, futurist, film-maker, designer and pastor Erwin McManus about his childhood, how he got over his need for approval, why narcissism is so prevalent in leadership (including how to spot a narcissist)
Sep 23, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Didn't See It Coming - Part 3 - Pride
Most people think pride is a problem narcissists struggle with. What if they’re wrong? What if pride is bigger than that? What if most pride springs not from narcissism, but from insecurity. As strange as it might sound, your insecurity may be driving your pride and causing you all kind of problems that you can easily solve if you overcome your insecurity. We’ll show you how.
Sep 23, 2018•42 min
Didn't See It Coming - Part 2 - Disconnection
We’ve never been more connected as a culture, and we’ve never felt more alone. Many experts are beginning to call loneliness a cultural epidemic. Why is it that we can have 500 friends on social media and feel so utterly alone? A devious disconnect is underway in our culture, and it’s not just a tech problem...it’s a human problem.
Sep 16, 2018•41 min
Didn't See It Coming - Part 1 - Kicking Cynicism in the Teeth
You never thought you’d be a cynic, did you? Nobody wants to be cynical, but so many people end up there. Why? Cynicism starts not because you don’t care, but because you do. Surprisingly, most cynics are former optimists. We’ll look at how cynicism starts, how to recognize it and how to stop it.
Sep 09, 2018•36 min
Double Vision - Part 2 - Who Is On Your Mat?
Jesus had double vision. He has the ability to see God’s image in us and our brokenness at the same time. Seeing people this way is what moved his heart to reach out to people every day and he was ridiculed for it. But what about other people through scripture? How did they see people with double vision and how did they respond?
Sep 02, 2018•37 min
Double Vision - Part 1 - The Beauty and the Brokenness
Jesus had double vision. He has the ability to see God’s image in us and our brokenness at the same time. Seeing people this way is what moved Jesus’ heart to reach out to people every day and he was consequently ridiculed for it. But he saw us and loved us to the point that his rescue mission took Him to the cross. What would happen in our hearts and lives if we had that same double vision?
Aug 26, 2018•41 min
On The Neck of Kings - Part 3 - Flip Your Fear
So is fear always bad? Actually there’s one kind of fear you should have. We’ll look at a powerful scriptural teaching that shows you how flipping your fear can increase your confidence and reduce your worry.
Aug 19, 2018•30 min
On The Neck Of Kings - Part 2 - Talk To Your Soul
What do you do when you start worrying? Is there anyway to quell the anxiety and find peace? Surprisingly there is. Thousands of years ago, the ancients adopted a practice that still works today. This Sunday, Carey will share how to talk to your soul...and settle it down.
Aug 12, 2018•41 min
On The Neck of Kings - Part 1 - Worst Case Scenario
So often our fears take us into a worst case scenario. What if I lose my job? What if she leaves me? What if everything falls apart? What if I get an incurable disease and die? Joshua and the nation of Israel discovered that God loves to do what everyone thought was impossible, and in the process they discovered that too often we stress over a battle that’s already been won.
Aug 05, 2018•42 min
Guardrails - Part 5 - The Heart of the Matter
It’s vital to erect guardrails around our hearts because an unguarded heart can overpower our most guarded behavior.
Jul 29, 2018•42 min
Guardrails - Part 4 - Money Matters
When it comes to our finances, it’s easy to cross the line into the danger zone. That’s why it’s essential to establish guardrails against greed.
Jul 22, 2018•41 min
Guardrails - Part 3 - Forever Yours
Guardrails keep vehicles from straying into dangerous or off limit areas. We need personal guardrails so we don’t stray into areas of life that can harm us or the people we love. If there’s one area in which personal guardrails are most needed but also most resisted, it’s in our relationships.
Jul 15, 2018•40 min
Guardrails - Part 2 - Proximity
Guardrails are designed to keep vehicles from straying into dangerous or off-limit areas. They minimize damage by keeping us in the safety zone. But the highway isn’t the only place we need guardrails.
Jul 08, 2018•37 min
Guardrails - Part 1 - Direct and Protect
Guardrails are designed to keep vehicles from straying into dangerous or off-limit areas. They minimize damage by keeping us in the safety zone. But the highway isn’t the only place we need guardrails.
Jul 01, 2018•34 min
Your New Default - Part 4 - Blame to Responsibility
Blame. It damages marriages, destroys partnerships, harms teams and twists relationships. None of us like to get blamed, but somehow most of us still find ways to blame others. Why do we do that? What would life be like if we stopped blaming others? What would it do to your faith, your friendships, your family? How would you get there?
Jun 24, 2018•44 min
Your New Default - Part 3 - Anger to Gratitude
In a world of outrage, it’s easy to be angry. Whether your anger shows up in private, public or whether it’s just something you feel but rarely show, what’s underneath that? We’ll look at where your anger comes from, how to deal with it, and how to replace it with a profound gratitude.
Jun 17, 2018•46 min
Your New Default - Part 2 - Suspicion to Trust
Remember when you were a kid and trusted at a level that seemed, well, childlike? But our trust gets broken. Over time, we become suspicious of people, organizations and even God. What happens to us when suspicion becomes our dominant view? Everything changes when you stop assuming the worst, and start believing the best.
Jun 10, 2018•40 min
Off the Chain - Part 4 - Baptism Sunday
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.
May 27, 2018•12 min
Off The Chain - Part 2 - My Soul Is Free... But Then I...
I know that true freedom is found in Jesus. It’s amazing that He has made a way for us to experience a loving relationship with God. At the same time, I don’t always feel like I’m living in freely in my day to day life - I give into temptation, lose my temper, fall into bad habits, get overwhelmed, etc. How do I experience this freedom as I live my life each day?
May 13, 2018•38 min
Off The Chain - Part 1 - Free Trade
We live in a culture where we've never had more options to choose from, but in many ways, we also feel chained down by those same choices. We can feel the pressure that comes from being tied to our job, to a broken relationship, to our past, to our financial situation, to inner battles, etc. No matter how hard we try, why is it so hard to feel free in our daily lives? We'll be talking about what it means to experience real freedom in our souls and lives. What if it really is possible to live fre...
May 06, 2018•42 min
Invisible God - Part 6 - When You Speak To God
To wrap up this series, we’ll look at how you can talk with God. From ancient times, people have called this practice prayer. We’ll look at how prayer is different from meditation, what prayer changes, and how prayer can become part of your daily life.
Apr 29, 2018•41 min
Easter Sunday - Invisible God - Part 2 - Breakfast on the Beach
Love sees who you really are and sticks around anyway. And that’s exactly what Jesus did. In the days after his resurrection from the dead, Jesus surprised his disciples by making them breakfast on the beach. To their utter shock, it was the beginning of a whole new relationship. Jesus wasn’t finished with them (or with you). He was just getting started.
Apr 01, 2018•32 min
Good Friday - Invisible God - Part 1 - Last Meal
Love sees who you really are and sticks around anyway. And that’s exactly what Jesus did. In the days after his resurrection from the dead, Jesus surprised his disciples by making them breakfast on the beach. To their utter shock, it was the beginning of a whole new relationship. Jesus wasn’t finished with them (or with you). He was just getting started.
Mar 30, 2018•22 min
Compassion Sunday 2018
Sometimes you think you can’t make a dent in the problems the world is facing. And besides, you feel like you barely have enough to live on yourself. As a result, many of us often feel indifferent toward the situation others face, and our response is usually a response of inaction. Is there another way? Can something make a difference?
Mar 25, 2018•42 min
What Happy Couples Know - Part 4 - It's a Choice
Happy couples decide they owe each other everything but are owed nothing in return. But that requires effort. Every married person makes a choice every day. That choice feels more like a reaction, so most people don’t think they have a choice at all. But they do. Happy couples make the happy choice.
Mar 18, 2018•36 min
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