Connect the Kingdom

Can you find the easter eggs in the most important week in history… we found a few! This episode, we’re breaking down  Holy Week day by day —from a donkey no one expected… to a cross no one wanted… to a resurrection that changed everything. There’s more going on than you’ve ever noticed. And once you see it… you can’t unsee it.

What do Chuck Norris, the Red Sea, and a 5th grade Bible quiz have in common?  This week’s episode might be our wildest yet. It starts with a hilarious behind-the-scenes prank during Sunday soundcheck, some awesome listener shoutouts (and a surprise balloon gift ), and of course a few Chuck Norris jokes that are equal parts funny and bittersweet. Then it flips into a challenge—are you actually sma...

Connect the Kingdom Podcast – Episode 6 Is God moving behind the scenes? Did God create the dinosaurs? And, the origins of Friday the 13th. Is God really working behind the scenes? Did He create dinosaurs? And what’s the unexpected link between Queen Esther and Friday the 13th? Join Pastors Jonathan Mitchum, Trent Lowe, and Chris Fox as they dive into God’s hidden hand, unravel the mysteries of Es...

Storms have a way of revealing what we really trust. In this episode, the crew dives into  Storm Theology —from hilarious and embarrassing boat fails to the deeper question many people quietly ask:  Has God gone silent on me?  Along the way we explore the powerful moment when Jesus calms the wind and waves, what storms represent throughout the Bible, and why peace isn’t found in rowing harder or p...

In Episode #3 of the  Golden Hour  series,  Path to Peace , we step into one of the most relatable moments in the Gospels—a storm in the middle of the night while Jesus sleeps in the boat.  In this message, we explore how peace isn’t found in the absence of trouble, but in the presence of Jesus in the middle of it. When life gets choppy and your faith feels tested, this conversation will challenge...

What if the thing you’re chasing — productivity, excellence, impact — actually flows from slowing down? In this episode of Connect the Kingdom, we dive into the power of breathing room, why Sabbath isn’t weakness but wisdom, and how “God Math” works way better than hustle math. You might be surprised to learn you’re not falling behind… you’re just running without margin. Plus, we tackle real-life...

Get ready for an eye-opening, no-holds-barred bonus episode of the  Connect the Kingdom Podcast ! This time, we’re going deep into the geopolitics of the Middle East, unpacking recent developments in Iran, and exploring how world events might intersect with biblical prophecy. Join your hosts as we sit down with  Naval, Master Chief, Bill Wheelis  — a seasoned sailor with extensive experience, shar...

In Week 2 of our  Golden Hour  series on the  Connect the Kingdom Podcast , we’re leaning into a message titled  “Breathing Room.”  Are you living without margin? So many of us measure our worth by productivity, but God designed a different rhythm from the very beginning. This episode explores the Sabbath principle as a gift, not a restriction, but an invitation to stop striving and start trusting...

Episode #3 of the podcast is here — and it’s one of our wildest rides yet. We go from laughs to depth and back again. It starts with Olympic hot takes and unexpected rabbit trails, but quickly moves into real conversations about church hurt, behind-the-scenes moments from the  Golden Hour  series, and the powerful stories most people miss — like what happened to the widows who fed the prophets. Yo...

In this week’s episode of the Connect the Kingdom Podcast, we kick off our new series  Golden Hour  with a powerful look at what God does in life’s darkest moments. From Jeremiah’s pit in the mire to the promise of a coming sunrise, we look to hope before the light ever breaks through. If you’ve been walking through a valley or fighting discouragement, this one’s for you. We talk about holding ont...

Episode #2 of the long form Podcast is here — and it’s a journey from laughter to deep healing. In  “Valentines Shenanigans and Healing Broken Hearts,”  Pastors Trent, Chris, and Jonathan kick things off with some lighthearted Valentine’s stories and real-life moments behind the scenes. But as the conversation unfolds, it moves from fun to powerful — reflecting on a meaningful weekend, what God di...

This week on the Connect the Kingdom Podcast, we’re honored to share  Laura Cowan’s powerful testimony  — a deeply personal story of loss, healing, and redemption.  Her story is a beautiful reminder that our lowest moments are not the end of the story. If you’ve ever wondered whether God can bring something good out of heartbreak, this episode will stir your faith. It’s a moving picture of how the...

In the first episode of the Connect the Kingdom Podcast, Pastor Trent Lowe joins Pastor Chris Fox and Pastor Jonathan Mitchum for a conversation that blends culture, church life, and biblical depth. They kick things off with Super Bowl 60 reactions before reflecting on a powerful moment from Sunday at Connect Church. Pastor Trent then shares behind-the-scenes insights from the Holy Ground series,...

In week four of our  Holy Ground  series, we explore what it really looks like to walk by faith when the walls are still standing, when the waters haven’t parted yet, and God’s promises seem bigger than what you see in front of you? If you’ve ever felt like you’re circling the same problem or standing face-to-face with a wall that won’t move, this teaching is for you. 

What if heaven isn’t just a future promise, but a present reality God wants to reveal right where you are? From Jacob’s darkest night to Jesus’ bold invitation to pray “Your Kingdom come on Earth as it is in Heaven,” this teaching explores how ordinary places become sacred when heaven meets earth.  If you’ve ever felt like you were spinning your wheels and noty going anywhere, this episode is for...

This is week two of our  Holy Ground  series, In this episode Pastor Trent unpacks the story of Naaman and a muddy river that became the place of transformation. This teaching challenges our assumptions about how God works and invites us to see how a little faith can go a long way. If you’ve ever wondered how your home, your relationships, or even your daily routines could become  holy ground , th...

Episode 1 In this episode of the  Connect the Kingdom  podcast, we launch a new sermon series, Holy Ground , with a challenging question:  What if the ordinary places of your life could become sacred?  Drawing from the story of the burning bush, this message invites you to see how God meets us in unexpected places and calls us to claim ground we may have overlooked or given up. You’ll hear a compe...

What if the reason you’re craving more of God isn’t because He’s withholding—but because there’s no room left to pour? In this powerful, one-time message, guest speaker  Chris Fox , Community Care Pastor at Connect Church, challenges us to pause, look back, and recognize God’s fingerprints all over our past year. Drawing from Scripture, story, and a vivid illustration you won’t forget, he reveals...

Episode 3 What if the Christmas story is hiding far more wonder than we’ve ever imagined? In this final episode of  Best Kept Secret , we uncover how God didn’t just announce the birth of Jesus through angels and prophets, but He has written the story of His unfailing love in the Heavens. Who were the Magi really? Why were they willing to travel distant lands, bring such generous gifts, and why we...

Episode 2: What if your nativity has been lying to you? In Episode 2 of  Best Kept Secret , we uncover the hidden mysteries away in a manger.  Every detail of Jesus’ birth was a divine breadcrumb, quietly preaching the Gospel on the very first Christmas night. This episode reveals the gift within the gift: Immanuel, God with us. If Christmas has ever felt familiar or predictable, this message will...

Episode 1: What if Christmas is more than a story you already know? What if it’s the greatest mystery ever hidden—on purpose? In Episode 1 of the  Best Kept Secret series, Pastor Trent opens the map and shows how God has been leaving clues all along. From buried treasure stories to ancient prophecies, from “X marks the spot” to Christ Himself, this message reveals how heaven hid the truth in plain...

Week 4: In this week’s episode we uncover a truth that’s both simple and deeply challenging: God has prepared the table… but are you missing the main dish? This message calls you to recognize how often you settle for “the food of our fancy” while the Bread of Life sits at the center of the table, waiting to satisfy you. You’ll hear why Jesus isn’t an add-on, a side item, or a spiritual appetizer—H...

Week 3: In this week’s episode we pull up a chair to  The Grateful Table —where gratitude becomes the key that unlocks God’s presence. We revisit Mephibosheth’s restoration from brokenness to belonging, and walk with Jesus into Luke 17 where ten lepers are healed, but only one returns. That single act of gratitude sets him apart and reveals a life-changing truth: most receive God’s blessings… but...

Week 2; This week we dig into one of Jesus’ most unexpected revelations:  you might be shocked by who has a seat at God's table.  From a Roman centurion whose faith amazed Jesus to a royal feast where every invited guest turns down the King, we explore why God keeps pulling in the broken and unlikely. And along the way, we face a harder question—are we missing His invitation because we’re too...

This week, we’re pulling up a chair to  The King’s Table:   a powerful new sermon series that reminds us who we really are and where we truly belong. In this first message,  “For Heaven’s Sake, Sit Down,”  Pastor Trent unpacks the story of David, Jonathan, and Mephibosheth—a story of covenant, redemption, and identity.  Through this message, you’ll see the beautiful parallel between King David’s c...