Connect: Connecting the Bible with Life

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.

We live in a day of increased opposition to Christianity, it is sometimes hard to take a bold stand for Jesus. In Acts 5:26-42, we see 4 strong reasons to hold on to our faith in Jesus in the middle of a godless culture. Don't miss this episode as we dive into God's Word and grow the strength of our faith.

Persecution is on the rise in our culture, but this is nothing new. We'll look back at why the early church was persecuted and how God uses it to grow His Kingdom. Join Cole Phillips in this Bible study of Acts 5:12-25.

What was the first sin that showed up in the early church? Let's talk about the secret to contentment and happiness found in living generously. We are walking through the book of Acts in chapter 5:1-11 where we see the destructive results of greed. Grab your Bible and take some notes as we journey together and grow in our faith.

With all of the division in our world, what can unite us? Join us for this look at Acts 4:32 -37 to discover how multitudes of diverse people were united as one. If you want to grow in your faith, this is for you.

With an increase in Christian persecution, believers need to learn from the early church about how to face opposition with courage. In this episode, we will look at Acts 4:23-31 to see what lessons we can learn about standing strong for Christ through persecution.

What do you do when you experience persecution for your faith in Jesus as a Christian? This week, we'll be looking at Acts 4:1-22 to see how the early Christians set an example for us today in responding to opposition.

The early disciples started out hiding in fear for their lives and suddenly became very bold in their faith as they took their message to the streets. What changed that caused such a shift in them? We'll find out as we look at Acts 3:12 -26.

People all around us need to know the difference Jesus can make in their lives. How can we best share our faith with them in a way that they will receive? Acts 3:1-11 gives us powerful principles about how to share Jesus with people and lead them into a relationship with Him.