The Creative Connection With Ed Young

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young sits down with Troy Aikman who shares insights on leadership, emphasizing respect, authority, accountability, humility, and the importance of being true to oneself while motivating others effectively.

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Pastor Ed explores the biblical perspective on alcohol, emphasizing the freedom Christians have to drink in moderation while warning against excessive drinking and drunkenness as sin. He contrasts being controlled by alcohol with being filled by the Holy Spirit, urging listeners to make wise, intentional decisions about alcohol that honor God and to seek...

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the biblical perspective on alcohol consumption, affirming that Christians have the freedom to drink in moderation while warning strongly against drunkenness and addiction, and urging believers to make prayerful, personal, and periodic decisions about drinking aligned with being filled by the Holy Spirit.

In this message, Ed Young interviews Joshua Broome, a former porn star whose life was transformed by Jesus Christ, highlighting the journey of repentance, sanctification, and healing through honest community, accountability, and the power of the Holy Spirit in overcoming addiction and finding true freedom and fulfillment in Christ.

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young interviews Joshua Broome, a former adult film star, who shares his journey from a life of shame and darkness in the porn industry to redemption and transformation through encountering Jesus Christ and His grace.

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young sits down with Kirk Cousins who shares how God’s guidance, trust in Proverbs 3:5-6, and openness to His voice shaped his journey from an overlooked high school athlete to an NFL quarterback, influencing his faith, leadership, and personal life.

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young examines the pervasive influence of technology as a reflection of human pride and sin, emphasizing that true humility—power under control—resists the pride that leads to self-exaltation, broken relationships, and spiritual disconnect, and calls believers to pursue humility, community, and intentional use of technology as a tool under God's guida...

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores how technology and social media act as mirrors reflecting both our virtues and vices, particularly highlighting struggles with pride, envy, and other sins, and encourages believers to practice humility, self-control, and diligence by conducting a spiritual inventory and engaging in a social media fast to realign with God's purposes.

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores how technology magnifies human pride and narcissism, urging listeners to recognize pride as rebellion against God that distances us from Him, His gifts, and community, and calls for humility as the true path to restoration and connection.

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young illustrates the destructive power of unforgiveness through a dramatic story of a Doberman dragging a bench, likening it to how unforgiveness can wreak havoc in our lives, and encourages embracing forgiveness as a liberating and transformative act.

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young interviews Bethany Hamilton, focusing on faith, trust in God amid adversity, and the importance of choosing to follow Christ despite life's challenges and fears, encouraging listeners to take a step of faith and find strength in God's guidance and fellowship.

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses personal anecdotes and biblical principles to emphasize the importance of recognizing and removing the metaphorical trash in our lives, such as pride, envy, and anger, to experience genuine transformation and live according to God's will.

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young employs a vivid analogy of being stuck on a lake due to an unseen stump to illustrate how underlying issues, like pride or envy, can prevent us from progressing in life and encourages confronting and confessing these "character stumps" to move forward with God's purpose.

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses a compelling analogy of forgetting luggage on an SUV to address the destructive nature of carrying the baggage of dysfunction in our lives, emphasizing the need for recognizing our limitations and trusting in God's transformative power through Jesus.

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses a humorous and relatable story about vacation luggage to illustrate how we often carry unseen emotional and spiritual baggage through life, urging us to confront and address our personal and familial dysfunctions with God's help for true change.

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young sits down with Jerry Colangelo, who reflects on his journey through sports leadership and faith, emphasizing the importance of humility, service, and divine purpose in shaping a life of influence and impact.

In this sermon, Ed Young emphasizes that when choosing a future spouse, singles should prioritize commitment to God, strong character, and patience in the relationship timeline to build a marriage rooted in spiritual compatibility and lasting love.

In this sermon, Ed Young warns against the spiritual, emotional, and relational consequences of premarital sex, urging singles to pursue sexual purity as a path to honoring God and experiencing true intimacy within marriage.

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young encourages singles to avoid rushed or misguided relationships by identifying common dating mistakes and instead embrace their singleness as a season for spiritual growth, self-discovery, and meaningful community.

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed and Lisa Young discuss the concept of beauty from a Christian perspective, emphasizing that true beauty is an inherent quality that reflects God's image and should be recognized as both internal and eternal, distinct from societal pressures to conform to superficial standards.

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young and Cliff Knechtle engage in an honest and thought-provoking dialogue addressing tough questions about Christianity, faith, and culture. Through personal stories and direct answers, they explore the reliability of the Bible, the distinctiveness of Jesus, the differences between Christianity and other religions, and the Christian perspective on s...

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed and Lisa Young illustrate the complexities and commitments of marriage through the metaphor of "ping-pong," emphasizing that successful relationships involve more than just back-and-forth exchanges, but also a deeper dedication to mutual service and honoring God.

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed and Lisa Young candidly address the topic of adultery and marital faithfulness, using King David's story as a warning about the progression of temptation and its consequences. They identify four universal steps—consideration, contemplation, consummation, and consequences—to illustrate how marital infidelity develops, and emphasize the importance of re...

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed & Lisa Young explore the profound importance of forgiveness in marriage and life, likening unforgiveness to being leashed to destructive baggage. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical teaching, particularly Jesus’ parable in Matthew 18, they emphasize that forgiveness is unnatural in our own strength but made possible through the power of...

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young discusses the Hebrew concept of "hesed," or loyal love, and its importance in relationships, illustrating its power through the biblical story of Ruth and personal anecdotes about enduring commitment and mercy.