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Filled with cheesy acting and suspect theology, The Shack was not well-received inside (or outside) of the church. But despite all of its theological and artistic issues, the film asks a question we all wrestle with: Why would a good God allow so much suffering? Join us for the final installment of "At The Movies" as we seek a Biblical response to life's pain.

Mad Max is a movie franchise known for-over-the top action set within a post-apocalyptic wasteland. And yet, these movies have some surprisingly spiritual themes. What can they teach us about our world at large, and our lives in particular? How do they reflect (and deny) the story of Scripture? Join us for week 3 of our "God At The Movies" series to find out!

Why do people treat each other so badly? From bullying to systemic racism, there is no shortage of mistreatment in our world. Using the Disney movie Zootopia to surface our problem, and the gospel to provide a solution, week two of our At The Movies series will challenge and motivate you to change the way you relate to people!

What do you have in common with a lost astronaut and a wandering sheep? Pastor Dan breaks down our need for rescue using Luke 15 and the sci-fi movie, "The Martian" in our first installment of "At The Movies." --- Note that due to copyright issues, we cannot broadcast the movie clips used during Sunday's service. However, we believe this message will be helpful whether you have seen The Martian or...

Our culture tells us manhood is defined by authority and accomplishment, unintentionally leading to fathers who are angry and absent. Jesus offers a new vision of manhood, defined by service and sacrifice. Join us for this special Father's Day message!

Why is going to church the highlight of some people's week, while others fail to see the benefit of attending a weekend service at all? Pastor Dan offers a simple and profound answer in this week's message!

If you have ever been rescued from danger or death, you know how greatly it changes your perspective on life. In this week's message, Joshua MacDonald breaks down Psalm 18, which describes our rescue at God's hand. How will you respond to the second chances God has given you?

God offers each of us "Life Overflowing." Unfortunately, we usually settle for "Life Overwhelming!" How do we find rest in the middle of a hectic family calendar? How can we invest our lives in things that matter, rather than waste them on things that don't? Join us for this week's podcast to find out!

What do you do when God says "no" to the thing you want most in life? Whether you long for a spouse, children, healing or something else altogether, pastor Dan draws on his own experiences and Biblical wisdom to remind you that a meaningful life is possible regardless of your current life circumstances!

When it comes to parenting, the days are long but the years are short. In this week's message, pastor Dan shares wide-ranging Biblical principles that will help you parent with greater purpose, and sidestep the landmines that sabotage many of the families in your neighborhood.

A new marriage doesn't require a new spouse - only a new approach! Pastors Dan and Amber brought the fire this week as they shared what it takes to have a life-long, happy marriage.

Everybody wants a life-long, happy marriage. But few people realize it starts long before you say, "I do." Join us for this week's message as pastor Dan shares the biggest relational mistake you can make during your single years.

What makes Easter so important? Pastor Dan uses the story of his "worst Easter ever" to explain how this holiday has the power to transform your entire life!

One word. Just two letters long. It's one of the shortest words in the English language, and yet, this word has the potential to derail you faith. What is it? How does it carry so much power? Join us for this week's message as we discuss the most dangerous word a follower of Jesus can use.

What would you think if we said the world had too many Christians? Crazy, right? But when you read the Bible, you notice that Jesus never invited anyone to become a Christian. Instead, He invited everyone to be His followers. What's the difference? Why is one better than the other? Find out in this week's message!

Jesus spoke two simple words and transformed the world. These same two words have the power to transform your marriage, your priorities, your career - even your faith! What are these two words? and what makes them so powerful? Join us in this week's podcast to find out!

Why is there so much tension whenever somebody mentions their faith publicly? Does it have to be that way? How can Christians point people toward Jesus in a culture that continually marginalizes religious discussion? Join us as we seek the answer in the life of Stephen, the first Christian ever killed for his faith.

It might be hard to believe, but arguably, your life has more in common with the Book of Esther than any other section of the Bible. What could make your life so similar to an ancient Jewish queen? Join us for this week's podcast for the surprising answer!

The story of David and Goliath is one of the most well-known in the Bible. But is it possible we've completely misunderstood its meaning? Join us this week as we answer the question, "What does God give to frightened people?"

Bible characters were perfect, right? How else would they have made it into the Bible? In actuality, every person in the Bible not named "Jesus" was significantly flawed - maybe none more so than Samson. And yet, as we learn in this week's message, God uses broken and flawed people just like Samson (and me) to accomplish His purposes.

Why do we get so carried away with stories like The Walking Dead or Star Wars? It's because we love big, sweeping narratives of good overcoming evil, and ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary things. The Bible is the ultimate story. It is full of drama, intrigue, violence, love, answers, brokenness and redemption. This month we highlight some of the characters from this epic history, and lea...

We constantly compare ourselves to the people around us: Who's hotter? Richer? A better mother? More spiritual? (Along with a hundred other metrics.) But what if you weren't created to live in competition with everyone else? What if you could still be successful, but find your validation from something other than your paycheck, looks, or number of retweets? Join us this week as we discover how Jes...

In every area of life, we work hard to earn what we have. Put differently: we achieve then we receive. But according to Jesus, spirituality doesn't function that way; we can only receive what He achieved. Discover why in this week's podcast. --- The Connect Calgary Podcast features weekly messages from Connect Church in Calgary, Alberta. We exist to help you discover overflowing life through Jesus...

Only 8% of new year's resolutions are successful. Why do we have so much trouble becoming the people we want to be? Why are we so quick to start self-improvement projects, but slow to embrace the process of becoming more like Jesus. Find out in this week's message from pastor Dan. --- The Connect Calgary Podcast features weekly messages from Connect Church in Calgary, Alberta. We exist to help you...

Have you ever noticed that everybody always seems to be trying to "save" Christmas? Nearly every Christmas movie features children, animals, or elves trying to save the holiday. But maybe Christmas doesn't need to be saved; perhaps it simply needs to be shared. Join us, as we recapture the wonder, the joy and the meaning of the best day of the year.