Connected In Christ

Season 3, Episode 5. Fill Your Vessel: Waiting, Oil, and the Heart (Matthew 25–28) Date: October 17, 2025 Duration: 49:05 minutes Hosts: Brigette Heller, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Episode Summary: As we wrap up Matthew, the conversation moves from parables to passion: the ten virgins and the talents, the call to active, intimate discipleship, and the Savior’s anguish in Gethsemane. The...

Season 3, Episode 4. Surrender, Calling, and Kingdom Fruit (Matthew 19–24). Date: October 17, 2025 Duration: 43:16 minutes Hosts: Brigette Heller, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Covering Matthew 19–24, the hosts wrestle with Jesus’ teaching on marriage, singleness, and the heart behind divorce; the rich young ruler’s call to surrender; the vineyard wages and God’s generosity; servant-leaders...

Season 3, Episode 3. Open Hearts, Real Loss, and True Discipleship (Matthew 13–18) Date: October 17, 2025 Duration: 36:45 minutes Hosts: Brigette Heller, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Episode Summary: In Matthew 13–18 the hosts trace a through-line from heart posture to holy living: why Jesus teaches in parables, how the heart receives (or resists) the Word, walking with God through grief,...

Season 3, Episode 2 From Judgment to Grace: The Miraculous Teachings of Christ Date: October 17, 2025 Duration: 46:47 minutes Hosts: Brigette Heller, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Episode Summary In this episode of Connected in Christ , hosts Brigette Heller, Andrew Blackwood, and Tanja Bentley Ward dive into Matthew 7–12. Together, they reflect on Jesus’ clear teachings about judgment, mer...

Season 3, Episode 1 Joseph’s Yes, Herod’s Fear, and a Straight Path: Matthew 1–6 Date: October 17, 2025 Duration: 51:41 minutes Hosts: Brigette Heller, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Episode Summary: Season 3 launches with a deep dive into Matthew 1–6. The hosts explore why Matthew opens with genealogy, the quiet strength of Joseph’s “yes,” Herod’s fear-driven control, the wise men’s worship...

Season 3, Introduction Better Together: Reading the Gospels in Rhythm Date: October 17, 2025 Duration: 25:31 minutes Hosts: Brigette Heller, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Season 3 opens with a heartfelt invitation to journey through the four Gospels — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John — one chapter at a time, together. The Connected in Christ hosts share how this 19-week deep dive brings new un...

Season 2, Episode 18 The Clash: Worldly Expectations vs. God’s Truth Date: May 28, 2024 Duration: 23:27 minutes Hosts: Brigette Heller, Jazzael Taylor, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Episode Summary:  In the latest episode of "Connected in Christ," hosts Tanja Bentley Ward, Coach Drew, Brigette Heller, and Jazzael Taylor dive into a discussion titled "The Clash: God's Trut...

Season 2, Episode 17 Addressing Church Hurt Date: May 21, 2024 Duration: 32:09 minutes Hosts: Brigette Heller, Jazzael Taylor, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Episode Summary:  In this episode of "Connected in Christ," hosts Brigette Heller, Dr. Andrew Blackwood, Jazzael Taylor, and Tanja Bentley Ward dive into the topic of church hurt, sharing personal stories and offering insights...

Season 2, Episode 16 - Connected in Christ Letting Go and Letting God: Finding Peace Date: May 7, 2024 Duration: 29:37 minutes Hosts: Brigette Heller, Jazzael Taylor, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Episode Summary:  In this episode of Connected in Christ, the hosts, Brigette Heller, Tanja Bentley Ward, Andrew Blackwood, and Jazzael Taylor, reflect on the theme of letting go and letting God d...

Season 2, Episode 15 Women in the Bible Date: April 23, 2024 Duration: 32:39 minutes Hosts: Brigette Heller, Elizabeth Baker, Jazzael Taylor, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Guest Host: Amber Hodges Episode Summary:  Did you know there are over 175 women in the scriptures? Join us today as we talk about two women in the Bible. The hosts share and talk about Tabitha and the woman caught in adu...

Season 2, Episode 14 Journeying with Jesus- Tips for studying your Scriptures Date: April 09, 2024 Duration: 29:37 minutes Hosts: Brigette Heller, Jazzael Taylor, Andrew Blackwood,  Summary:  discuss the importance of studying the word of God and share their personal experiences and techniques for doing so. Various Study Techniques: They discuss different methods such as listening to the Bible, jo...

Season 2, Episode 13 Pride Pride and Ego Date: April 09, 2024 Duration: 34:09 minutes Hosts: Brigette Heller, Elizabeth Baker, Jazzael Taylor, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Episode Summary:  Pride and ego are healthy and alive as they are in all of us. It is up to us to seek Christ and release that ego and pride when it does show up by rebuking it, by handing it to the Lord and allowing him...

Episode # 12, Season 2 Title: Here is Hope Release Date: April 02, 2024 Duration: 31:46 Hosts: Brigette Heller, Elizabeth Baker, Jazzael Taylor, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Episode Summary:  This month, we have been reflecting on the days leading to the crucifixion of Jesus and asking ourselves questions about the journey leading up to those final days. Why do we follow Christ? What happe...

Episode # 11, Season 2 Title: Why Does the Resurrection Matter? Release Date: March 26, 2024 Hosts: Brigette Heller, Elizabeth Baker, Jazzael Taylor, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Episode Summary:  In this episode we take the time to talk about Jesus Chirst’s suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane, and why it matters to each of us. We also discuss our different understandings of what the Ato...

Release Date: March 19, 2024 Duration: 32:15 Hosts: Brigette Heller, Elizabeth Baker, Jazzael Taylor, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Episode Summary:  We've been focusing on Christ specifically but in a different way, since it is the season of Easter, it's the season of Lent, it's the season of spring and rebirth and resurrection. We wanted to make sure that we really dove into t...

Episode # 9, Season 2 Title: Why I Choose Christ Release Date: March 12, 2024 Duration: 33:33 Hosts: Brigette Heller, Elizabeth Baker, Jazzael Taylor, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Episode Summary:  It is spring, it is Easter, it is one of the most sacred times of life. It's one of my favorite times because everything is renewed, it's new, and it's such a beautiful reflection of...

Episode # 8, Season 2 Title: Faith Over Fear Featuring Becca Obeng Release Date: March 5, 2024 Duration: 38:42 Hosts: Brigette Heller, Elizabeth Baker, Jazzael Taylor, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Guest: Becca Obeng from Becoming Undaunted Episode Summary: We talk about what it means to be fearless with Christ with our guest Becca Obeng. Becca, with Becoming Undaunted, shares her experienc...

Episode # 7, Season 2 Title: Covenants Release Date: February 27, 2024 Duration: 31:43 Hosts: Brigette Heller, Elizabeth Baker, Jazzael Taylor, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Episode Summary:    Key Points Covered: God keeps his promises always Our words are powerful and mean something Binding agreements between you and the Lord, covenants bind us to the Lord Covenants allow us to have a rel...

Satan Isn’t Hiding Release Date: February 13, 2024 Duration: 37:24 minutes Hosts: Brigette Heller, Elizabeth Baker, Jazzael Taylor, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Episode Summary:  In this episode, we're talking about how Satan is not even trying to hide anymore.  We walk about discernment, choices and holding onto faith.   Key Points Covered: Satan likes to try and distract us.  It’s th...

Season 2, Episode 5 Religion and Christ Release Date: February 6, 2024 Duration: 35:31 minutes Hosts: Brigette Heller, Elizabeth Baker, Jazzael Taylor, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Episode Summary:  In this episode, we're talking about religion, faith and Christ. The hosts discuss the different points of view in our connection to Jesus Christ. They also talk about the struggles with cu...

Episode # 4, Season 2 Title: Childlike Wonder Release Date: January 24, 2024 Duration: 32:09 minutes Hosts: Brigette Heller, Elizabeth Baker, Jazzael Taylor, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Episode Summary:  In episode 4, the hosts answer the question, what is Childlike Wonder? What does that look like? And how do we get it? Life's hard and looking through the lens of a child is one of th...

Episode #: 3, Season 2. Title: Mental Health Part 2 Release Date: January 23, 2023 Duration: 31 minutes Hosts: Brigette Heller, Elizabeth Baker, Jazzael Taylor, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Episode Summary:  Join us for part 2 of our discussion on mental health as we answer the question, How do we take that next step to recovery when our minds are telling us to hide?      Key Points Covere...

Episode #: 2, Season 2. Title: Mental Health Part 1 Release Date: January 16, 2023 Duration: 31 minutes Hosts: Brigette Heller, Elizabeth Baker, Jazzael Taylor, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Episode Summary:  How does mental health show up in your life? How can your faith in Christ help you in dealing with mental health struggles? Key Points Covered: What is mental health? The degree to whi...

Title: Restart Release Date: January 9, 2023 Duration: 36:53 minutes Hosts: Brigette Heller, Elizabeth Baker, Jazzael Taylor, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Episode Summary:  How do you restart when you feel stuck? What does that look like? Key Points Covered: Welcome Coach Drew!  See Bio - https://coachdrew.ca/#aboutcoachdrew “No matter where you're at in your life, if you're seekin...

Title: Journey to Jesus Release Date: December 12, 2023 Duration: 40:24 minutes Hosts: Brigette Heller, Elizabeth Baker, Jazzael Taylor, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward Episode Summary:  - We were having our weekly meeting and we felt the Spirit move through many members of this group. We want to show up and speak-truth today. We also want to speak-reality today, and let you see behind the cu...