Connect: Connecting the Bible with Life

In this insightful episode of Connect, we look into the pages of Acts 15:36-41 to explore the timeless wisdom that the Bible gives on dealing with conflict. Join us as we unravel the narrative of Paul and Barnabas, two pillars of the early Christian Church, facing a sharp disagreement. Conflict is an inevitable part of any community, and the Bible offers profound insights on how to navigate these...

In this episode of the Connect podcast with Cole Phillips, we dive into the fascinating passage of Acts 15:6-21. Join us as we explore the early church's historic council in Jerusalem and the important decisions they made about including Gentile believers. We will unpack the significance of this pivotal moment in the early Christian community and dive into the heated debate around whether Gentile...

In this captivating episode, we dive into Acts 15:1-5, a pivotal passage that addresses the age-old question of salvation: Is it achieved through works or by faith in Christ alone? Join Dr. Cole Phillips as we explore the historical context and significance of this passage and unpack its implications for our understanding of salvation. Drawing inspiration from the early church's struggle with this...

Welcome to another episode of Connect, the podcast that explores the timeless truths found in the Bible and how they relate to our lives today. In this episode, we dive into Acts 14:21-28, where we witness the missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas. Join us as we uncover the incredible perseverance and faith of these early disciples as they spread the Good News to various cities. We'll explore th...

Join us on an exhilarating episode of our podcast as we dive deep into the transformative power of bold testimony, as depicted in Acts 13:14-41. In this riveting passage, we witness the Apostle Paul fearlessly proclaiming the Gospel in a synagogue in Pisidian Antioch. In this thought-provoking exploration, we unpack the significance of Paul's approach, his unwavering faith, and the impact of his w...

Join us on an extraordinary journey as we dive into the Book of Acts, chapter 13, verses 4-13, and explore the transformative power of faith. In this captivating episode, we witness the beginning of an incredible adventure as the Apostle Paul and his companions embark on a mission to spread the Gospel. As we unpack these verses, we encounter a diverse group of individuals, each playing a unique ro...

In this thought-provoking episode of the Connect podcast, we dive into the powerful passage in Acts 13:1-3, which marks a significant turning point in the early Christian movement. Join us as we explore the transformative story of how the Holy Spirit commissioned and sent out the first missionaries, Paul and Barnabas, on their groundbreaking journey to spread the message of Jesus Christ to the end...

In this thought-provoking episode of the Connect Podcast, we dive into the powerful biblical story of Acts 12, exploring the theme of facing persecution with unwavering faith and unyielding courage. Join us as we uncover valuable insights and practical wisdom on how to navigate through the challenges and trials when our faith is put to the test. Drawing from the gripping account of Peter's impriso...

Join us in this enlightening episode of The Connect Podcast as we dive into the captivating story of the early Christian community in Antioch, as described in Acts 11:19-30.  In this passage, we see a pivotal moment in the spread of the Gospel, as the disciples, scattered by persecution, travel to Antioch and begin sharing the good news with Jews and Gentiles. As the message takes root and lives a...

In this thought-provoking episode of the Connect podcast, we dive into the captivating narrative found in Acts 11:1-18, exploring the call for Christians everywhere to take the message of the Gospel to the whole world. Join us as we uncover the story of Peter and his encounter with a profound vision that challenged his deeply ingrained beliefs and prejudices. As Peter shares his experience with hi...

In this thought-provoking episode of our podcast, we delve into the profound story found in Acts 10:44-48, where the barriers of exclusion are shattered and the transformative power of God's extravagant love is revealed.  Join us as we explore the encounter between the apostle Peter and Cornelius, a Roman centurion, and the unexpected outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon Cornelius and his household....

How did Christianity go from a small movement of a few dozen people to spreading around the world? In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the timeless message found in Acts 10:34-43, where the apostle Peter delivers a powerful sermon that challenges societal norms and breaks down barriers. Join Dr. Cole Phillips as we explore the significance of this scripture passage and unpack its...

In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into the powerful biblical narrative found in Acts 10:1-33, which offers invaluable insights on breaking down walls of prejudice. Join us as we explore the transformative story of Cornelius, a Roman centurion, and Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples. Throughout history, prejudice has plagued societies, dividing people based on race, ethnicity, religion...

One of the most common fears that everyone shares is dying. That makes sense because we are usually afraid of the unknown. But, in Acts 9:36-43, something miraculous happens that can change the way we think about this issue. Join Cole Phillips as we dive into this topic and find God's promise of hope and life.

Does healing still happen today? Join us as we dive into Acts 9:32-35 and see what happens when Peter heals a paralyzed man. This will encourage and challenge you in your own faith in Jesus.

Some people think it's hard to find a great church these days. In Acts 9:31, we see 4 marks of a great church and what to look for, but also how we can be an active part of what makes a church great.

Do you find it hard to stay consistent? In this episode, we'll look at Paul's consistency in Acts 9:23-30 and discover how powerful it can be in our own lives. If you want to grow in your faith, make sure you join us each week for this verse-by-verse study through the Bible.

How can you make your life count? This week, we'll be getting into Acts 9 to see how Paul started influencing people where he was in a way that changed the world as we know it. We can learn so much from his example. Join us as we talk about ways we can all leverage our lives for maximum impact.

When someone steps over that line of faith and starts following Jesus, they have many needs that can be met by seasoned followers of Jesus. The process is called discipleship. In Acts 9:10-18, we see how God sends a believer named Ananias to help Saul start out on a great adventure that would change the world.

God is still at work changing lives in our world. We'll look at the change God brought in the life of Paul and learn the ways God wants to bring us and others into a right relationship with Him.

There's nothing else like helping someone else get to know Jesus. It changes everything! In this look at Acts 8:26-40, we find an example of how to best lead someone into a relationship with Jesus.

Our world desperately needs real revival. We've been hearing reports of revival on some college campuses across America. But the question remains, what is real revival and how do we know when it breaks out? We'll be looking at Acts 8:5-25 to see what God's Word has to say.

How can we live for Jesus (and even die for Him) in the middle of our crazy culture? We are going to look at the example of the first Christian martyr, Stephen, to see how we can stand strong for Jesus and make a difference for Him with our lives.

It's easy to turn what God intends to be a relationship into a religion. In Stephen's stirring sermon from Acts 7:1-53, he challenges the religious leaders to turn from their works-based religion to faith in Jesus. His challenge still stands for us today. Join us as we grow in our faith together.

Conflict doesn't have to be a bad thing when you handle it God's way. In Acts 6;1-7 we see how the early Christians were able to address a problem in a way that led to explosive growth and expansion. Join us for this look at how we can grow through the troubles we face.