Connexus Church Audio Podcast

In this special episode, Sydney Jackson sits down with Lead Pastor Jeff Brodie to discuss the latest developments for Sacred Homecoming —a four-day experience calling our church to return, repent, and renew. Jeff shares the journey that led to this moment, the inspiration from Luke 15 and Nehemiah, and how this time is about seeking God's presence together as a community. They talk candidly about...

What kind of life are you actually building? In a world full of noise, pressure, and endless options, it's easy to drift—without realizing where your choices are really taking you. Psalm 1 draws a sharp line between two paths: one that leads to flourishing, and one that slowly leads to collapse. In this message, pastor and author Mark Clark unpacks the ancient wisdom of Psalm 1 and shows how your...

What's the real purpose of the church? Too often, our preferences get in the way of the mission Jesus gave us. This week, we'll look at how the early church wrestled with putting Jesus' purpose above their own preferences and what that means for us today. Discover how the church can truly be a search party for the lost and the kind of movement our world desperately needs.

Most people associate power with privilege, attention, or control. But on the night before his death, Jesus flipped the script. Instead of claiming a throne, he picked up a towel. Instead of demanding loyalty, he washed feet — including the feet of the very people who would betray and abandon him. This message explores what it means for the church — and for you — to take on that kind of posture. O...

Most people think God gets mad when they wander — but Jesus said the opposite. In Luke 15, He tells the story of two sons: one who ran away and made a mess of his life, and another who stayed but grew cold, bitter, and distant. Both were lost. Both were loved. And the Father ran toward them both. What if the church looked like that kind of love? At Connexus, we believe the church shouldn't just be...

Every one of us wants to live a life worth remembering. But are we building our lives on résumé‬‭ virtues or eulogy virtues? Communion reminds us that what makes life worth remembering isn't‬‭ what we achieve, but what Jesus has done for us and what we allow him to do through us. In‬‭ this message, we'll explore how communion calls us to look to the past, present, and future—to‬‭ remember Christ's...

Have you ever felt like your past disqualifies you from being close to God? Like your story is too messy, or your shame is too heavy? In this message, Pastor Jeff Brodie shares the powerful encounter between Jesus and the woman at the well—a woman rejected by others, weighed down by shame, and avoiding everyone. But Jesus went out of His way to meet her—and He does the same for you. Jesus already...

What if the thing Jesus is asking of you doesn't make sense? Have you ever felt like faith is asking too much—or just doesn't line up with real life? Maybe you've been burned out, disappointed, or left wondering, "Why would God ask me to do that?" Peter was right there. Twice. Once after an exhausting night of failure. Again after deep regret and distance from Jesus. But in both moments, Jesus inv...

‬Have you ever wondered if your past—what you've done or what's been done to you—disqualifies‬ you from being truly known and loved? Jesus sees you fully and deeply, and still calls you to‬ follow him. Like Matthew, you're invited to leave behind what's broken and step into a life filled‬ with love, purpose, and belonging. Jesus is someone worth losing everything for—because in‬ him, you gain what...

What if being religious isn't the answer? Most people think following Jesus is about being good, trying harder, or doing all the right spiritual things. But that's not what Jesus taught. In a late-night encounter with a religious leader named Nicodemus, Jesus flips everything upside down with one bold truth: you don't need a better version of yourself—you need a brand new you. Whether you've walke...

What if experiencing a miracle isn't about formulas, prayers, or luck… but about posture? In Part 4 of Miracles: Then & Now, Andy Stanley challenges a common assumption about miracles: they aren't random, but they do happen where people position themselves in surrender to God's purposes. It's not about manipulating outcomes — it's about embracing trust even when it costs us something. If you've be...

What do you do when the miracle doesn't come? When the healing doesn't happen, the relationship doesn't restore, or the door stays shut? If you've ever felt abandoned, overlooked, or stuck asking Why, God? , this message is for you. In Part 3 of Miracles: Then & Now , Joel Thomas shares from his own heartbreak and from the story of John the Baptist—someone Jesus Himself called the greatest man who...

You've probably seen it before—one person gets the miracle, and someone else doesn't. One story ends in celebration, the other in heartbreak. And if you're honest, it's hard not to wonder: Is God playing favourites? Is He even listening? In Part 2 of Miracles: Then & Now , Andy Stanley walks us through a raw and often overlooked tension in the Bible—why Peter lives, but Stephen dies. Why some peop...

We all have moments when we long for a miracle—whether it's for healing, provision,‬‭ reconciliation, or just to get through another day. This message reminds us that while many of‬ us have prayed for miracles, and sometimes didn't receive them the way we hoped, our faith is‬ anchored in two foundational miracles: the creation of the universe and the resurrection of‬‭ Jesus. These remind us that G...

What if work could be more than survival—or success? What if the job you don't love was about something holy? Together, we'll learn how you can bring a spiritual approach to your every day work space. Whether you're a boss or an intern, at home or in the marketplace—God wants you to see your work as sacred.

What happens when your calling leads you out of church ministry and into entrepreneurship? In this Made for Mondays bonus episode, Connexus Church Lead Pastor Jeff Brodie sits down with Justin and Sarah Piercy—former Connexus staff and now the creators behind Daddy Got Coffee. They share their powerful story of discerning God's leading in leaving full-time ministry to launch a business rooted in f...

"What do you do?" It's a question we often ask to try to figure out someone's identity. But should work and identity be connected? Whether you're chasing success or dreading failure, it's easy to let your work define your worth. But that kind of pressure will break you. In part two of Made for Monday, we'll unpack how the Gospel frees you from proving yourself—and gives you a title no promotion ev...

You weren't made for a meaningless Monday. In part one of the series, we're rewinding to the first job description in history. Why was work created, what changed, and how can it be meaningful for you again? You'll leave with a whole new reason to show up on Monday.

In this powerful message from Carey Nieuwhof, we dive deep into The Risk of Real—the challenge of showing up authentically in community where people are the problem and people are God's solution. Drawing on Scripture and lived experience, Carey explores why we often struggle with honesty, vulnerability, and real relationships, and how Jesus transforms brokenness into belonging. Carey references a...

Have you ever trusted the wrong people and ended up hurt? You're not alone. Join us as Luke Crawford unpacks what happens when community goes sideways—and why it's still worth the risk. Sharing his own story and insights from Galatians 6, Luke speaks directly to people who feel burned by past relationships, betrayed by friends, or crushed under silent shame. What if the very place you were wounded...

It's easier to scroll than to share, and safer to stay quiet than to open up. In a culture that values independence, many of us end up feeling alone. This three-week series invites you to step beyond the surface and into authentic community the kind that challenges and supports you. Real connection takes courage, but it's where God meets us, and it's always worth the risk.

If you knew your time was short, would you live differently? In this final message of The Problem of Life  series, Mark Clark challenges us to rethink how we spend our lives — our time, talents, and treasure — before it's too late. Mark invites you to discover how your life can actually  matter  in ways you never imagined. Even if you're skeptical about God or faith, this message will push you to...

What if your biggest struggles could become your greatest strengths? In week 3 of the series 'The Problem Of Life', pastor and author  Mark Clark shares a fresh perspective on how God can take the painful, messy parts of our lives — and use them for good. If you've ever felt like life's setbacks have sidelined you, or wondered how your story could matter, this message is for you. Mark unpacks why...

What if the reason life feels so overwhelming is because we're trying to carry a weight we were never meant to bear? In this message, author and pastor Mark Clark explores why we struggle when we try to control everything — and how real freedom begins when we realize we're not meant to be God. Mark invites you to rethink control, success, failure, and what it really means to flourish in life. Even...