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The Connect Podcast
The Connect Podcast is a deeper conversation beyond Sunday morning. Each week, we revisit the sermon to explore the heart behind the message unpacking Scripture, answering lingering questions, and connecting faith to real life. Whether you’re reflecting on what you heard in worship or catching up during the week, this podcast is designed to help you connect the Word to your walk and the message to everyday moments.
Episodes
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The Connect Podcast Episode 28 - The Apostles Creed Finale
This week, we finish up the Apostles Creed with talking about the Holy Spirit, forgiveness and what a united church looks like.Scripture this weekActs…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 27 - Apostle's Creed: RESURRECTED CHRIST
This week we talk about the resurrection of Christ and how he went down into death and ROSE up into life. Where ever we are in our lives and our faith journey…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 26 - Being vulnerable with God
This week, we had a guest teacher, Kurt Libby bring us a word on being vulnerable with God. JJ and Ben break down the sermon and discuss the key point that we…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 25 - JESUS CHRIST, OUR LORD
Week 2 of the I Believe series, we explore the Lordship and deity of Jesus as God. We talk about why it is important to expand on Jesus being born as a human…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 24 - GOD the FATHER: The Apostle's Creed
We started a new series this week, breaking down the Apostle's Creed and the core statements of faith found within. We begin with God the Father and discuss…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 23 - Christian Denominations 1 Corinthians 15
In this special pod, we cover the topic of denominations; what's the differences, why do we have so many and why it's a good thing.Ultimately, we want you to…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 22 - SLOTH Matthew 25:1-30
This week we conclude the Seven Deadly sins series with Sloth and the opposing virtue of diligence. Sloth is much more than being lazy, but it can also be a…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 21 - Gluttony Matthew 6:25-33
This week, Pastor Ray joins Ben to talk about Gluttony and how all 7 of these "deadly" sins are areas in which we can easily be separated from intimacy with…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 20 - GREED Matthew 6:19-24
This week talk about greed and the virtue of being Generous and what that may look like through the lens of scripture. Scripture this weekProverbs 11:24-251…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 19 - LUST and pursing Holiness Matthew 5:27-28
This week's deadly sin we are discussing is LUST and the opposite virtue of Purity. We talk about how lust is not only sexual desires (although very commonly…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 18 - ANGER Matthew 5:21-22
This week's Podcast, we address anger and the opposite virtue of patience. We talk about the difference between righteous anger and sinful anger and how to…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 17 - Versions of the Bible
What's your favorite version of the Bible? We talk about so many different versions and what the pros/cons of a lot of them. The most important thing to come…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 16 - Matthew 23 PRIDE
This week, we start a new sermon series covering the Seven deadly sins, starting with pride. Pride is the beginning of all or most sin and can be the trickiest…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 15 - John 7:37-39 Pentecost Sunday
This week, there is a lot to break down between the stories of Moses in Exodus 19, to the day of Pentecost in Acts 2, Even Revelation makes an appearance this…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 14 - God's presence 1 Peter 5:6-11
God is with us in the midst of chaos and in the midst of fear. Today, Peter reminds us of that as well as challenges us to be humble so that we can experience…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 13 - 1 Peter 3:13-23 Giving an account for our Hope
JJ and Ben break down the end of 1 Peter 3 where Peter reminds us of the hope we have and encourages us to have an account for why we have this Hope.Scripture…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 12 - 1 Peter 2:12-25 When doing good still hurts
This week, JJ and Ben go down a tough road talking about when Christians suffer for their beliefs. We also address why good things happen to bad people and bad…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 11 (for real this time) - 1 Peter 1:17-2:10 - Be Holy
In this week's pod, Ben and JJ discuss the shepherd narratives and what it means to be holy. We are God's people and we are on a journey toward God's…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 10 - 1 Peter 1:3-16 Living hope
In the first letter from Peter, we hear a message of hope within our circumstances that is found in the LIVING Jesus Christ. Readings this week:Acts…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 9 - Jesus shows up!!!
This week we talk about all the accounts of Jesus showing up after his resurrection and why these events are so pivotal to our faith. We also talk about how…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 8 - The Resurrection Account
On the heels of Easter Sunday services we discuss the different accounts of the Resurrection of Jesus, and why we celebrate the resurrection as the most…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 7 - Holy Week begins at Palm Sunday
This week is a little different as we go over what that actual week of Passover looked like for Jesus and the disciples leading up to His death on the cross on…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 6 - John 11:1-44 Jesus brings back Lazarus from the dead
Jesus meets us where we are; and in today's podcast, we talk about Mary, Martha and the disciples all having different interactions with Jesus centered around…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 5 - John 9:1-41 The healing of the blind man
This week, we discuss the healing of the blind man from John's gospel and the story of his conversion as well as the dangers of not being open to when God is…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 4 - John 4:5-42 The Samaritan Woman at the Well
In this week's episode, we talk about the story of the Samaritan woman who meets Jesus at Jacob's well and the conversation that changed lives forever.This…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 3 - John 3:1-17 Nic at Nite
Ben and JJ discuss the story of Nicodemus and his night time encounter with Jesus where he learns some deep theological truths from Jesus.This week's…
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The Connect Podcast Episode 2 - Matthew 4
Ben and JJ take a deeper dive into the sermon on Matthew 4 and discuss topics of temptation and how to arm ourselves with the Word of God.Bible Reading that…
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The Connect Podcast - What is Ash Wednesday?
In this episode, we discuss what Ash Wednesday is, is it Biblical and why do we do it. We also preview what Lent is and what to look forward to in the next 40…