Connexus Church Audio Podcast

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 us. Join us as we reflect on the beauty and significance of the Christmas season and learn how to live out the joy that it brings.

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.

You've heard the phrase Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, but what is the Holy Spirit? When you investigate the Holy Spirit in the early church you realize so much more of who God is. How can you experience the Holy Spirit yourself?

A man had been dealing with his illness for 38 years, sitting by a pool waiting for something miraculous to happen, when Jesus singled him out and asked him the question, "Do you want to be healed?" What initially seems like a ridiculous question provokes a deeper look into areas of brokenness in our lives that we may not even recognize are there.

Have you ever struggled to know how to forgive yourself? How to manage that nagging guilt? About your job, your family or your finances? What if you could be forever released from that?

In a time where generosity was a measured duty, the early Church followed Jesus' example of radical, overflowing generosity.

Under the pressure of power in a cut throat culture, the early church leaders shared their hope through their non-anxious presence. Where you find your identity is where you look for peace.

In a time when truth was used as a weapon, and grace was seen as weak, the early church constantly challenged themselves to hold grace and truth at the same time, especially for those who were new to faith.

In a time when culture was polarized and turned inward, Jesus and the early church ran toward messes, reached out to the untouchable, and made space for those who wanted to follow Jesus.

Just because someone claims to be our enemy doesn't mean we must return the favour. When it comes to Jesus & retaliation, how do you decide what is appropriate and good when you feel wronged?

Our reactions reflect our confidence or our lack of confidence in God.

What is the hidden key to your emotional health? How do you manage your feelings when you start to feel out of control? Our actions rarely tell the whole story, but our reactions most certainly do. And Jesus instructs us to leverage them for good, and doing so is the key to emotional health. Andy Stanley talks you through managing your feelings and the power of complete emotional health!

What if you could release the one thing in your life that is holding you back and preventing you from reaching your true potential? In this message Joseph Swan helps you discover what God has placed in your hands and what you should do with it.

We all have our idea of what a good friend is. What a good friend should and shouldn't do. You would probably say a good friend is loyal, honest, present, and knows you in and out. A bad friend is just someone who takes and takes and never gives, who disappears when things get tough, and who doesn't treat you the way they want to be treated. We all know what we want in a friend, but are you that person to someone else? Do we choose to be that person for someone else?

Your prayers halt heaven! They are heard, and seen by God. Don't miss this message on the importance of prayer by Pastor Vijay Krishnan!

Ann Voskamp encourages and inspires in this message as a part of the Voices series. Don't miss this incredible talk from New York Times Bestselling Author Ann Voskamp!

What do you do when you need a fresh perspective and times are hard? The book of Philippians brings hope where you might otherwise think there is none. Mark Clark leads us through this series!

What do you do when you need a fresh perspective and times are hard? The book of Philippians brings hope where you might otherwise think there is none. Mark Clark leads us through this series!

What do you do when you need a fresh perspective and times are hard? The book of Philippians brings hope where you might otherwise think there is none. Mark Clark leads us through this series!

What do you do when you need a fresh perspective and times are hard? The book of Philippians brings hope where you might otherwise think there is none. Mark Clark leads us through this series!

In a world where spouses, kids, employers, colleagues, and friends break your trust, how can you even begin to trust people again? In this message, we'll look at some radical teachings in Scripture and answer that question. It's possible–more than possible.

When you only trust yourself and refuse to trust anyone else, what does that do to you over time? And what regrets does that lead to? In this special bonus episode with Dan Pink, we explore exactly that.

Who can you trust, really? Jesus said that the greatest commandment God has given us is to love him with all our heas and to love our neighbour as we love ourselves. Yet, given the carnage of the last few years, many of us have moved closer to trusting only ourselves. In this message, we'll explore the staggering implications of trusting almost no one—or no one at all.

Let's look at five steps to punching through the paper walls of excuses and justifications to find freedom in your life.

If you won't admit you're wrong, you'll be wrong you're entire life.

It's true that God loves you just the way you are, but he loves you too much to leave you that way.

Whether fueled by fear, insecurity, or a past event, many of us construct a paper wall of excuses that holds us back.

Doubt is inevitable. Whether you are exploring faith or have been a follower of Jesus for a long time, you will face seasons of doubt. We all do. So how do you handle doubt? How do you get doubt right? How did Jesus handle doubt? In this message, we look at how doubt can actually move you forward rather than set you back. In fact, it might surprise you how Jesus changes you on the other side of your doubt.

Our western world loves the pursuit of success. From social media influencers, to brands, to lifestyles - our culture loves a certain image of success. Success is something we all measure in different ways, and it's something we all pursue. Success and failure also have a way of revealing your heart. How do you handle success well? How did Jesus see and handle success?

…When you experience pain Pain is inevitable. We will all experience suffering in our lives. So many people's lives get derailed by pain, by mistakes, or by broken relationships. But what does it look like to be transformed through pain instead of taken out by it? Jesus experienced pain throughout his life on earth and modelled for us a different way of handling it. It's counterintuitive, but it takes something challenging and turns it into something life-changing.