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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Welcome to the Connexus Church audio podcast. Whether church has been part of your life or not, these 40 minute messages can help you grow in your relationship with God. Our vision at Connexus is to create a church that unchurched people love to attend. See www.connexuschurch.com for more.
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Discovering A Hope That Lasts // Advent (Part 1) // Jeff Brodie
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Hope. We need it like we need oxygen. Without it, it’s hard to go on and with it, we can make it through the toughest of times. But what is real hope and where can you find a hope that lasts? Let’s have a conversation about what it means to have real hope.
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Discovering A Hope That Lasts // Advent (Part 1) // Jeff Brodie
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Bonus // Forces of Evil and the Demonic in Everyday Life // Jeff Brodie & Jon Thompson
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Bonus // Forces of Evil and the Demonic in Everyday Life // Jeff Brodie & Jon Thompson
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Have questions about demons and forces of evil? Have questions about the occult and new age spirituality? Jeff sits down with Jon Thompson, seminary professor who teaches on warfare, for a conversation about evil, demonology, satan, and how the forces of evil can be at work in your daily life, and most importantly how to live in freedom. Jon Thomps…
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Recognizing Satan's Strategies // Supernatural (Part 4) // Jeff Brodie
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So if evil is real, how exactly does it work? Better yet, how does it work in your life today? In this message, Jeff draws from scripture and classic theology to show how subtle and clever Satan can be in his activity. Once you recognize his strategies, you can defeat his strategies—in your life and in the world.…
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Recognizing Satan's Strategies // Supernatural (Part 4) // Jeff Brodie
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So if evil is real, how exactly does it work? Better yet, how does it work in your life today? In this message, Jeff draws from scripture and classic theology to show how subtle and clever Satan can be in his activity. Once you recognize his strategies, you can defeat his strategies—in your life and in the world.…
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How To Overcome Evil In Your Life // Supernatural (Part 3) // Jeff Brodie
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So is evil real? Is there a personal power of evil at work in the world? Is it a power that you as a human being can tap into, intentionally or unintentionally? And what happens when you do? We explore those questions and more in this message.
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How To Overcome Evil In Your Life // Supernatural (Part 3) // Jeff Brodie
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So is evil real? Is there a personal power of evil at work in the world? Is it a power that you as a human being can tap into, intentionally or unintentionally? And what happens when you do? We explore those questions and more in this message.
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The Purpose Of Miracles // Supernatural (Part 2) // Jeff Brodie
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So how do miracles work? Why are some people healed and some not? Does God favour some people and ignore others? Are miracles a sham or something that stopped happening in the 1st century? Or maybe, they’re something else entirely.
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The Purpose Of Miracles // Supernatural (Part 2) // Jeff Brodie
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So how do miracles work? Why are some people healed and some not? Does God favour some people and ignore others? Are miracles a sham or something that stopped happening in the 1st century? Or maybe, they’re something else entirely.
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Supernatural 101 // Supernatural (Part 1) // Jeff Brodie
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So is life only what we can see, touch and experience, or is there more? Is there a supernatural side? Are ghosts real? Are there supernatural beings? Do miracles still happen? We’ll look at what the scripture has to say. When you look for control and power outside of God you risk venturing outside of God’s purpose. The greatest mistake you can mak…
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Supernatural 101 // Supernatural (Part 1) // Jeff Brodie
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So is life only what we can see, touch and experience, or is there more? Is there a supernatural side? Are ghosts real? Are there supernatural beings? Do miracles still happen? We’ll look at what the scripture has to say. When you look for control and power outside of God you risk venturing outside of God’s purpose. The greatest mistake you can mak…
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Don't Waste Your Life // Beyond Religion (Part 3) // Mark Clark
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For centuries, religion has been about rules, rituals, and checking the right boxes. But what if it doesn’t have to be that way? What if there’s a way to live that’s not about following a list of dos and don’ts? In Beyond Religion , we’re diving into one of the most powerful moments in history—when Jesus showed up and turned everything upside down.…
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Don't Waste Your Life // Beyond Religion (Part 3) // Mark Clark
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God Uses Flawed People // Beyond Religion (Part 2) // Mark Clark
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God has always wanted to shut down religion, and Jesus came so we could experience true freedom. For centuries, religion has been about rules, rituals, and checking the right boxes. But what if it doesn’t have to be that way? What if there’s a way to live that’s not about following a list of dos and don’ts? In Beyond Religion , we’re diving into on…
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God Uses Flawed People // Beyond Religion (Part 2) // Mark Clark
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Choosing Grace Over Guilt // Beyond Religion (Part 1) // Mark Clark
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Choosing Grace Over Guilt // Beyond Religion (Part 1) // Mark Clark
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For centuries, religion has been about rules, rituals, and checking the right boxes. But what if it doesn’t have to be that way? What if there’s a way to live that’s not about following a list of dos and don’ts? In Beyond Religion , we’re diving into one of the most powerful moments in history— when Jesus showed up and turned everything upside down…
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Building Spiritual Influence With Your Kids For The Long Haul // Are The Kids Okay? (Part 4) // Jeff Brodie
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Our anxious culture is quick to argue, and it can spill over into our relationships. Every family has its share of fights—some are icy and distant, while others are fiery and intense. Conflict is inevitable in any relationship, and disagreements happen at all ages. It can get heated in the moment. But the real question is, how do we fight with the …
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Building Spiritual Influence With Your Kids For The Long Haul // Are The Kids Okay? (Part 4) // Jeff Brodie
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Our anxious culture is quick to argue, and it can spill over into our relationships. Every family has its share of fights—some are icy and distant, while others are fiery and intense. Conflict is inevitable in any relationship, and disagreements happen at all ages. It can get heated in the moment. But the real question is, how do we fight with the …
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Bonus // Practical Advice On Supporting The Mental Health Of Our Kids // Jeff Brodie & Rob Meeder
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In this bonus episode, Rob brings practical answers to tough questions about how to have conversations about mental health with your kids, and what to do when you aren't sure what to do. He tackles topics like anxiety and depression, infant mental health, the role of medication, preventative practices, and how to walk with a child through challengi…
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HeIping Kids Navigate Loneliness In An Anxious Culture // Are The Kids Okay? (Part 3) // Jeff Brodie
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Current studies have identified that the younger you are, the greater your chances of experiencing loneliness and a lack of meaning in our anxious culture. How do we grow spiritually resilient kids in the face of these deep challenges? What if the answer is found in teaching our kids the power of spiritually influential adults and a caring communit…
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HeIping Kids Navigate Loneliness In An Anxious Culture // Are The Kids Okay? (Part 3) // Jeff Brodie
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Current studies have identified that the younger you are, the greater your chances of experiencing loneliness and a lack of meaning in our anxious culture. How do we grow spiritually resilient kids in the face of these deep challenges? What if the answer is found in teaching our kids the power of spiritually influential adults and a caring communit…
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Bonus //Practical Parenting in our Anxious Screen-Centric Culture // Jeff Brodie & Brett Ullman
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Let’s get practical about parenting. Brett shares about major cultural shifts shaping our kids and how to parent intentionally in our cultural moment. He opens up a treasure chest of thoughts on helping kids with anxiety, screen time, exposure to pornography, stages of parenting, and a host of other topics. More resources are available at https://c…
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Bonus // Practical Parenting in our Anxious Screen-Centric Culture // Jeff Brodie & Brett Ullman
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Let’s get practical about parenting. Brett shares about major cultural shifts shaping our kids and how to parent intentionally in our cultural moment. He opens up a treasure chest of thoughts on helping kids with anxiety, screen time, exposure to pornography, stages of parenting, and a host of other topics.…
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Parenting Healthy Kids In A Screen Driven Culture // Are The Kids Okay? (Part 2) // Jeff Brodie
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Parenting Healthy Kids In A Screen Driven Culture // Are The Kids Okay? (Part 2) // Jeff Brodie
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Bonus // Understanding Gen Z // Jeff Brodie & Chris Tompkins
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Every year Muskoka Woods leads over 400 Gen Z staff in hosting 25,000 guests. As they looked to lead these staff well, they conducted a study on the overall perspective their Gen Z staff has on life, employment, and what kind of lives they want to live. The insights are helpful to anyone who is mentoring, leading, or employing Gen Z.…
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Bonus // Understanding Gen Z // Jeff Brodie & Chris Tompkins
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Every year Muskoka Woods leads over 400 Gen Z staff in hosting 25,000 guests. As they looked to lead these staff well, they conducted a study on the overall perspective their Gen Z staff has on life, employment, and what kind of lives they want to live. The insights are helpful to anyone who is mentoring, leading, or employing Gen Z.…
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The Goal Of Parenting // Are The Kids Okay? (Part 1) // Jeff Brodie
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We get it—kids today are carrying around a lot of anxiety, and let’s be honest, parenting isn’t exactly a breeze either. In fact, sometimes the adults aren’t okay. What if a reason many of us aren’t okay is an ancient and timeless one? What would it mean to look at the experience of the kids around us through a Biblical lens? In this message, we’ll…
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The Goal Of Parenting // Are The Kids Okay? (Part 1) // Jeff Brodie
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We get it—kids today are carrying around a lot of anxiety, and let’s be honest, parenting isn’t exactly a breeze either. In fact, sometimes the adults aren’t okay. What if a reason many of us aren’t okay is an ancient and timeless one? What would it mean to look at the experience of the kids around us through a Biblical lens? In this message, we’ll…
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The Power Of Conversation // Show & Tell (Part 2) // Jeff Brodie
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Discipleship is a word you hear thrown around a lot in churches, but what does it mean? In this message we’re going to look at how this word is often misunderstood and how making disciples might be very different than most people think it is. In fact, if you’ve ever been interested in Jesus, you might realize that he’s more accessible than you thin…
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The Power Of Conversation // Show & Tell (Part 2) // Jeff Brodie
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Discipleship is a word you hear thrown around a lot in churches, but what does it mean? In this message we’re going to look at how this word is often misunderstood and how making disciples might be very different than most people think it is. In fact, if you’ve ever been interested in Jesus, you might realize that he’s more accessible than you thin…
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The Misunderstood Power Of Baptism // Show & Tell (Part 1) // Jeff Brodie
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Followers of Jesus are at their best when they live a show and tell life. When Jesus shares the great commission with all of his followers, he puts baptizing people right in the middle of it. Why? We’re going to be looking at often missed spiritual power of baptism, how it becomes a gift that keeps encouraging you throughout your life, and why it’s…
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The Misunderstood Power Of Baptism // Show & Tell (Part 1) // Jeff Brodie
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Followers of Jesus are at their best when they live a show and tell life. When Jesus shares the great commission with all of his followers, he puts baptizing people right in the middle of it. Why? We’re going to be looking at often missed spiritual power of baptism, how it becomes a gift that keeps encouraging you throughout your life, and why it’s…
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Rebuilding My Identity // Voices (Part 4) // Vijay Krishnan
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Rebuilding My Identity // Voices (Part 4) // Vijay Krishnan
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Sharing Expectations To Create Peace // Voices (Part 3) // Toni Nieuwhof
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Sharing Expectations To Create Peace // Voices (Part 3) // Toni Nieuwhof
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What Captures God’s Attention? // Voices (Part 2) // Joseph Swan
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What Captures God’s Attention? // Voices (Part 2) // Joseph Swan
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Managing Shattered Expectations // Voices (Part 1) // Dom Ruso
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Managing Shattered Expectations // Voices (Part 1) // Dom Ruso
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Your Time is Limited // ICON (Part 4) // Andy Stanley
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Giving Into The Temptation Of Humility // ICON (Part 3) // Andy Stanley
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Giving Into The Temptation Of Humility // ICON (Part 3) // Andy Stanley
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We can be tempted by a lot of things we shouldn’t give in to. But when we give into the temptation of humility, the world changes for the better.
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The Message Of The Cross Is For Losers // ICON (Part 2) // Andy Stanley
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The Message Of The Cross Is For Losers // ICON (Part 2) // Andy Stanley
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The cross is a reminder for us to stop chasing what can’t be caught. In the first century, the cross was a symbol of suffering and shame. In this series, Andy Stanley will talk about how it now represents an empowering invitation to a completely different way of life.
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The Upside-Down Way Of Living Jesus Introduced // ICON (Part 1) // Andy Stanley
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It’s not intuitive to choose to lose, but Jesus introduced an upside-down way of living. In the first century, the cross was a symbol of suffering and shame. In this series, Andy Stanley will talk about how it now represents an empowering invitation to a completely different way of life.
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The Upside-Down Way Of Living Jesus Introduced // ICON (Part 1) // Andy Stanley
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It’s not intuitive to choose to lose, but Jesus introduced an upside-down way of living. In the first century, the cross was a symbol of suffering and shame. In this series, Andy Stanley will talk about how it now represents an empowering invitation to a completely different way of life.
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