Connexus Church Video Podcast
Religion & Spirituality
About
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
Episodes
- What Does It Actually Mean To Get Baptized? // Jeff Brodie // Baptism Sunday 2026
In this episode, Jeff Brodie explains the meaning of baptism, discussing its significance in the Christian faith. He explores baptism through the concepts of repentance, allegiance, and identity, clarifying that it is evidence of following…
- Why Are You So Afraid Of Death? // Dom Ruso // Questions You Can't Shake (Part 4)
In this message, Dom Ruso addresses the fear of death, exploring its hidden influence on our lives and the significance of ancient prayers. He draws lessons from historical figures and Jesus's reaction to grief and death, concluding the 'Q…
- Why Is It So Hard to Forgive? // Vijay Krishnan // Questions You Can't Shake (Part 3)
This episode features Vijay Krishnan discussing the challenges of forgiveness, referencing themes of debt and blood. It examines why forgiveness is a continuous process and connects it to historical events, as part of the "Questions You Ca…
- Why the Voice in Your Head Isn't Telling You the Truth // Jeff Brodie // Questions You Can't Shake (Part 2)
In the Connexus Church Video Podcast, Jeff Brodie discusses the inner critic, questioning the source of negative self-talk. He explains that while self-esteem and self-compassion have limitations, the gospel provides a unique path to freed…
- Questions You Can't Shake (Part 1) // Jeff Brodie
This is part 1 of a podcast episode titled Questions You Can't Shake from Connexus Church Video Podcast.
- What's Nailed Is Paid // Jeff Brodie // Good Friday 2026
In this Good Friday message, Jeff Brodie explores the significance of the cross and how it addresses personal regrets, mistakes, and burdens. He discusses the message of Good Friday and its impact on the weight individuals carry.
- Your Faith Doesn't Have To Stay Cold // Jeff Brodie // Closer Than You Think (Part 4)
In the final episode of "Closer Than You Think," Jeff Brodie uses the metaphor of fire to discuss the Holy Spirit, contrasting boldness with the love of comfort. He challenges listeners to consider where they need spiritual filling in thei…
- Why You're Still Empty (Even When Life Looks Fine) // Luke Crawford // Closer Than You Think (Part 3)
In the third part of the 'Closer Than You Think' series, Luke Crawford discusses feeling empty despite outward success, using Ezekiel 47 and John 7 to explore whether one lives as a reservoir or a river of God's presence.
- The Secret to Spiritual Power Isn't What You Think // Jeff Brodie // Closer Than You Think (Part 2)
In "The Secret to Spiritual Power," Jeff Brodie discusses the true meaning of spiritual power by examining Acts 6-8. The message contrasts Philip's obedience with Simon's desire for control, clarifying the Holy Spirit's role, the importanc…
- How to Experience God (The Holy Spirit as Breath) // Jeff Brodie // Closer Than You Think (Part 1)
This message by Jeff Brodie explores the Holy Spirit as breath, drawing from John 3 and Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus. It suggests fostering a relationship with the Holy Spirit leads to new life, hope, and a personal experience of God.
- How to Pray With Someone (Without It Being Awkward) // Vijay Krishnan // Prayer Lab (Part 3)
Vijay Krishnan discusses how to overcome awkwardness when praying with others in the third part of the Prayer Lab series. The episode offers a practical approach to praying together, emphasizing connection over perfection.
- How to Pray When God Feels Far Away // Vijay Krishnan // Prayer Lab (Part 2)
This message addresses the feeling of distance from God during prayer. Vijay Krishnan introduces the Prayer of Examen and references Psalm 139, offering a method of reflective prayer to help individuals feel reconnected and more aware of G…
- How to Pray When You Don't Know What to Say // Vijay Krishnan // Prayer Lab (Part 1)
Vijay Krishnan discusses the challenges of prayer, addressing feelings of awkwardness and doubt. The message reframes prayer as a relationship and suggests Jesus' words in the Lord's Prayer as a guide for everyday prayer.
- Connected but Lonely: Why Being Known Changes Everything // Jeff Brodie // Starve The Algorithm Feed The Soul (Part 5)
This episode addresses the paradox of increased online connectivity coinciding with widespread loneliness. It argues that true fulfillment comes from being deeply known by a few, rather than from superficial online interactions, contrastin…
- Don't Sacrifice Your Calling on the Altar of Comparison // Luke Crawford // Starve The Algorithm Feed The Soul (Part 4)
Luke Crawford's message discusses how comparison, fueled by social media algorithms, can negatively impact one's calling. He explains that Jesus offers a way to overcome dissatisfaction and pursue a unique life plan.
- How Do You Know What's True Anymore in a World Shaped by Algorithms? // Jeff Brodie // Starve The Algorithm Feed The Soul (Part 3)
Jeff Brodie discusses how algorithms influence our perception of truth, making loud voices seem credible. He explains that repeated exposure can create belief and confidence, but Jesus offers a grounded way to find clarity by focusing on t…
- Why the Algorithm Feeds Your Anger (And How Jesus Forms You) // Jeff Brodie // Starve The Algorithm Feed The Soul (Part 2)
This episode explores how algorithms are designed to escalate emotions like anger by identifying triggers and feeding polarizing content. Speaker Jeff Brodie contrasts this with Jesus's teachings, offering a way towards formation, compassi…
- What You Focus On Is Forming You — And Your Phone Knows It // Jeff Brodie // Starve The Algorithm. Feed The Soul (Part 1)
Jeff Brodie explains in Part 1 of "Starve The Algorithm. Feed The Soul." that spiritual struggles often stem from distraction rather than rebellion. He contrasts algorithmic manipulation with Jesus's offer of true transformation, addressin…
- When Life Didn't Turn Out The Way You Hoped // Joseph Swan
This message addresses feelings of disappointment and bitterness when life doesn't meet expectations. It draws on an ancient story to show how a single decision can redirect your life, offering hope for moving beyond mere survival.
- When Christmas Feels Anything but Peaceful // Christine Birch // His Name Shall Be Called (Part 3)
This message by Christine Birch, part of the 'His Name Shall Be Called' series, addresses the disconnect between the expectation of a peaceful Christmas and the reality of disruption and fear. It reframes peace as the presence of God, offe…
- The Joy You're Searching For Starts With Surrender // Luke Crawford // His Name Shall Be Called (Part 2)
This episode explores how surrendering control, rather than trying harder, can unlock the joy you seek. Based on Luke 1:46-55, it highlights how God meets us in difficult circumstances and offers a joy that endures through life's challenge…
- The Mighty God Who Shows Up In The Most Ordinary Places // Deniel Sewell // His Name Shall Be Called (Part 1)
In the Christmas series "His Name Shall Be Called," Deniel Sewell discusses how God appears in ordinary places, using the story of Mary to illustrate that God
- How to Break Free From the Money Traps Holding You Back // Jeff Brodie // Finding Your Sweet Spot (Part 3)
In Part 3 of Finding Your Sweet Spot, Jeff Brodie addresses common money traps like unchecked subscriptions, debt, and lifestyle creep. He explores the emotional and spiritual dimensions of financial struggles, offering a perspective on ho…
- The Ancient Practice That Breaks Greed and Builds Trust // Jeff Brodie // Finding Your Sweet Spot (Part 2)
Jeff Brodie discusses the tithe as a spiritual practice, not an obligation, that combats greed, builds trust in God, and brings peace and freedom. This message, part of the 'Finding Your Sweet Spot' series, addresses common financial press…
- When 'Enough' Is Never Enough — How to Break the Comparison Trap // Jeff Brodie // Finding Your Sweet Spot (Part 1)
In the first part of the 'Finding Your Sweet Spot' series, Jeff Brodie addresses the constant chase for more and the difficulty of finding contentment in a world focused on comparison. This episode explores Jesus' teachings on money and tr…
- What's Next for Our Church — And How You Can Be Part of It // Jeff Brodie
Pastor Jeff Brodie outlines the future vision for Connexus Church, emphasizing growth, new facilities, and opportunities for involvement. The message highlights the church's mission to transform lives and spread hope, encouraging listeners…
- How Psalm 27 Helps You Find Hope in the Dark // Mark Clark // God, Where Are You? (Part 4)
This message by Pastor Mark Clark explores Psalm 27, offering guidance on finding hope, courage, and peace amidst fear and uncertainty. It suggests that the psalm provides relevant insights for contemporary struggles with anxiety and doubt…
- What Psalm 23 Really Means for Your Life // Mark Clark // God, Where Are You? (Part 3)
Pastor Mark Clark explains that Psalm 23 is a guide to living with peace and purpose by trusting in God, rather than striving. This message is for those feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burned out, focusing on resting and letting go of con…
- What Psalm 8 Teaches About Finding Peace and Purpose // Mark Clark // God, Where Are You? (Part 2)
This message from Pastor Mark Clark unpacks Psalm 8, contrasting the world's focus on self-achievement with the peace and purpose found in recognizing God's greatness. It suggests that shifting focus from personal control to awe can allevi…
- What Psalm 1 Reveals About the Life You're Building // Mark Clark // God, Where Are You? (Part 1)
Mark Clark unpacks Psalm 1, contrasting two paths: one to flourishing and one to collapse. He explains how everyday decisions shape the person you are becoming, offering a potential turning point for those feeling stuck or spiritually dry.
- When the Church Chooses Mission Over Comfort // Jeff Brodie // A Church Every Community Needs (Part 4)
This episode explores the church's purpose, urging listeners to prioritize Jesus' mission over personal preferences. It examines how the early church balanced these, advocating for a movement focused on seeking the lost.
- The Power That Started The Church Still Changes Lives // Jeff Brodie // A Church Every Community Needs (Part 3)
This message explores the power of the Holy Spirit as the driving force behind the early church's beginnings, emphasizing that this same power is available today. It uses the story of Naaman to highlight how humility, not pride, leads to t…
- Posture Is What Makes Church Powerful // Jeff Brodie // A Church Every Community Needs (Part 2)
This episode of the Connexus Church Video Podcast, featuring Jeff Brodie, discusses the concept of posture and its role in church power. It is part of a series titled 'A Church Every Community Needs'.
- A Church That's Real Not Just Right // Jeff Brodie // A Church Every Community Needs (Part 1)
In Part 1 of 'A Church Every Community Needs,' Jeff Brodie explores the Parable of the Lost Son to illustrate that the church should be a place for real people, not just those who are always right. He argues that Jesus welcomed those on th…
- Remember Me // Luke Crawford // If You Met Jesus (Part 5)
In the Connexus Church Video Podcast, Luke Crawford discusses eulogy virtues versus résumé virtues. The message emphasizes that communion calls us to remember Christ's sacrifice, live faithfully in the present, and hope in his return.
- Jesus Went Out Of His Way For Someone Like You // Jeff Brodie // If You Met Jesus (Part 4)
In this message, Pastor Jeff Brodie explores Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well, emphasizing that Jesus overcomes past, shame, and rejection to offer grace, healing, and new life to everyone.
- When Jesus Asks Something You Don't Understand // Jeff Brodie // If You Met Jesus (Part 3)
This message explores how Jesus invites trust even when His requests seem confusing or difficult, drawing parallels to Peter's experiences of failure and regret. It speaks to those questioning God's actions or wondering if grace still appl…
- You Are Not Too Far Gone For God // Luke Crawford // If You Met Jesus (Part 2)
In this episode, Luke Crawford explores the idea that past experiences do not disqualify individuals from God's love. Jesus fully sees and accepts people, inviting them to follow him and find purpose, love, and belonging.
- Why Trying Harder Won't Save You! // Jeff Brodie // If You Met Jesus (Part 1)
This episode discusses Jesus' teachings to Nicodemus, emphasizing that spiritual transformation comes from God, not from self-improvement or religious efforts. It suggests starting over with God rather than trying harder.
- How Surrender Positions You For A Miracle // Andy Stanley // Miracles Then & Now (P4)
In this episode of the Connexus Church Video Podcast, Andy Stanley suggests that experiencing miracles is less about formulas and more about a posture of surrender to God's purposes. He explains that miracles happen where people position t…
- What If God Doesn't Give You Your Miracle? // Joel Thomas // Miracles Then & Now (P3)
Joel Thomas discusses what to do when a miracle or healing doesn't happen, using the example of John the Baptist. This message from the 'Miracles: Then & Now' series assures listeners that circumstances do not alter God's love or faithfuln…
- Living With The Tension Of Unanswered Prayer // Andy Stanley // Miracles Then & Now (Part 2)
Andy Stanley explores the biblical tension of why some people experience miracles and healing while others do not, addressing questions about God's fairness and trusting Him when outcomes are disappointing.
- Two Incredible Miracles That Science Can't Explain // Andy Stanley // Miracles Then & Now (Part 1)
This message from Andy Stanley focuses on two core miracles – the creation of the universe and the resurrection of Jesus – as reminders of God's power and presence, even when prayers for healing or provision may not manifest as expected.
- Turn Your Daily Grind Into Something Sacred // Made For Mondays (Part 3) // Jeff Brodie
This episode explores the idea that work can be more than survival or success, suggesting it can be approached with a spiritual mindset. It encourages listeners to view their jobs as sacred, regardless of their position or location.
- Bonus // From Church Staff To Entrepreneurs - Our God Led Pivot // Jeff Brodie with Justin and Sarah Piercy
Former Connexus staff Justin and Sarah Piercy share their story of transitioning from church ministry to entrepreneurship with their business, Daddy Got Coffee. They discuss discerning God's leading, faith-based risk-taking, and finding Go…
- Why Your Work Matters // Made For Mondays (Part 1) // Jeff Brodie
Jeff Brodie discusses the first job description in history in Part 1 of the 'Made For Mondays' series. The episode explores the original purpose of work, how it has changed, and how listeners can find renewed meaning in their Monday tasks.
- The People Problem... And The People Solution // The Risk Of Real (Part 3) // Carey Neiuwhof
In this message, Carey Nieuwhof explores the difficulties in authentic community, identifying people as both the problem and the solution. He discusses struggles with honesty and vulnerability, referencing Johnny Cash's song 'Hurt' and exp…
- Wounded By People, Healed by God: How Community Changes Everything // The Risk Of Real (Part 2) // Luke Crawford
Luke Crawford discusses how past negative experiences in community can be overcome, drawing parallels to Galatians 6. The episode explores the possibility of finding healing within community, even after experiencing betrayal or shame.
- Sometimes Your Breakthrough Starts With Someone Else's Faith // The Risk Of Real (Part 1) // Deniel Sewell
This episode of Connexus Church Video Podcast discusses the challenges of authentic community in an independent culture. It highlights the courage required for genuine connection and its potential for personal growth.
- How to Find Your True Purpose Before It's Too Late // The Problem of Life (Part 4) // Mark Clark
In the final message of The Problem of Life series, Mark Clark encourages listeners to consider how they spend their time, talents, and treasure, urging them to find their true purpose before it's too late.