Synopsis
Welcome to the Connexus Church Audio Podcast. Whether church has been part of your life or not, these 40 minute messages can help you grow in your relationship with God. Our vision at Connexus Church is to create a church that unchurched people love to attend. See more at ConnexusChurch.com
Episodes
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When God Feels Absent // Under The Circumstances (Part 1) // Andy Stanley
16/02/2025 Duration: 37minWhen life doesn’t turn out the way we hope, it can cause us to doubt God’s goodness. But many times, it’s in the midst of our circumstances that we better understand God’s presence. The circle of God’s grace, mercy, and provision is large enough to encompass the circumstances of your life. Join Andy Stanley as he launches into our new series 'Under The Circumstances: Holding onto God When It Appears He Is No Longer Hanging Onto You.'
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The Heartbeat Of Our Church // For Them // Jeff Brodie
09/02/2025 Duration: 44min10 months ago our church kicked off a 20-month initiative called FOR Them. On this “halftime Sunday, Jeff will be reminding us of our calling in this, updating us on the progress and how God is at work, and inspiring us to jump in for the sake of those who don’t know Jesus yet.
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Stop Trying And Start Training // The Power To Change (Part 5) // Jeff Brodie
02/02/2025 Duration: 38minWe all want to “win” in multiple areas of our lives, but is that the way we should think about it? And if you are honest, most of the time it feels like you try to change and make progress but you don’t. What does it look like to spiritually win in our lives? What if there was an alternative to simply trying? Let’s talk about it.
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Breaking The Cycle Of Your Destructive Behaviour // The Power To Change (Part 4) // Jeff Brodie
26/01/2025 Duration: 38minWhat do you do when you find yourself stuck in a pattern you want to stop? Why do we often end up in cycles of destructive behaviour, and how can we break the cycle? How do you position yourself to recognize and avoid circumstances that cue behaviours that move you backward?
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Building Habits That Last A Lifetime // The Power To Change (Part 3) // Jeff Brodie
19/01/2025 Duration: 39minGod often does big things through small habits. Significant positive changes don’t happen overnight—they start with small, intentional steps. Planting the right habits today can grow into the life you’ve always wanted tomorrow. Discover practical ways to build consistent, God-honouring habits that lead to spiritual transformation.
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Exposing The Lies We Believe About Ourselves // The Power To Change (Part 2) // Jeff Brodie
12/01/2025 Duration: 37minTrying harder isn’t the answer to real change—it’s exhausting and unsustainable. When it comes to making change in our lives, our mind and our soul are connected. This week, learn why you do what you do and how to change it and defeat the negative voice in your head.
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Discover The Secret To Lasting Change // The Power To Change (Part 1) // Jeff Brodie
05/01/2025 Duration: 38minHave you ever felt stuck in a cycle of wanting to change but never quite getting there? This week, we’re unpacking why change feels so hard and how understanding your God-given identity can set you free from frustration. Discover how aligning your life with God’s purpose can help you break free and take the first step toward lasting transformation.
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The Christmas Message You Need To Hear // Jeff Brodie
25/12/2024 Duration: 20minHave you ever felt distant, searching for something more but not knowing what it is? This Christmas, discover a story that could change everything. What if the God you’ve never known isn’t far away, angry, or impossible to please—but instead came near, wanting to be with you? Jeff Brodie unpacks the profound truth of Christmas: a God who stepped into our broken world, not to judge, but to love and be with us. If you’ve ever questioned your purpose or felt alone in life’s struggles, this is a message you can’t miss. Explore the possibility that the hope you’ve been searching for might just be closer than you think.
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Joy That Is Unshakable // Advent (Part 3) // Christine Birch
15/12/2024 Duration: 34minWhy does it seem like joy is impossible to maintain through the ups and downs of life? Could there be a difference between fleeting happiness based on circumstances and lasting joy rooted in Jesus? Stop chasing happiness and instead choose the unshakable joy of surrendering to Jesus, who is always with us.
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Finding True Peace // Advent (Part 2) // Deniel Sewell
08/12/2024 Duration: 36minWe live in a world that promises peace but rarely delivers. Even in the moments where everything looks fine on the outside, peace can still feel like it’s out of reach on the inside. So what would it look like to have a peace that isn’t elusive but everlasting. A peace that calms our anxious hearts, repairs broken relationships, and strengthens us to face whatever comes our way. How do we get that kind of peace? How do we experience it?
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Discovering A Hope That Lasts // Advent (Part 1) // Jeff Brodie
01/12/2024 Duration: 35minHope. We need it like we need oxygen. Without it, it’s hard to go on and with it, we can make it through the toughest of times. But what is real hope and where can you find a hope that lasts? Let’s have a conversation about what it means to have real hope.
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Bonus // Forces of Evil and the Demonic in Everyday Life // Jeff Brodie & Jon Thompson
25/11/2024 Duration: 44minHave questions about demons and forces of evil? Have questions about the occult and new age spirituality? Jeff sits down with Jon Thompson, seminary professor who teaches on warfare, for a conversation about evil, demonology, satan, and how the forces of evil can be at work in your daily life, and most importantly how to live in freedom. Jon Thompson is the Senior Pastor of Sanctus Church — a multi-site church in the Greater Toronto Area and online — where he has served for 27 years. He holds a Master of Theological studies from Tyndale Seminary and a Doctorate of Missiology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Passionate about engaging seekers, skeptics, and believers about the Christian faith, Jon has authored three best-selling books: Convergence, Deliverance, and Perseverance.
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Recognizing Satan's Strategies // Supernatural (Part 4) // Jeff Brodie
24/11/2024 Duration: 33minSo if evil is real, how exactly does it work? Better yet, how does it work in your life today? In this message, Jeff draws from scripture and classic theology to show how subtle and clever Satan can be in his activity. Once you recognize his strategies, you can defeat his strategies—in your life and in the world.
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How To Overcome Evil In Your Life // Supernatural (Part 3) // Jeff Brodie
17/11/2024 Duration: 42minSo is evil real? Is there a personal power of evil at work in the world? Is it a power that you as a human being can tap into, intentionally or unintentionally? And what happens when you do? We explore those questions and more in this message.
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The Purpose Of Miracles // Supernatural (Part 2) // Jeff Brodie
10/11/2024 Duration: 38minSo how do miracles work? Why are some people healed and some not? Does God favour some people and ignore others? Are miracles a sham or something that stopped happening in the 1st century? Or maybe, they’re something else entirely.
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Supernatural 101 // Supernatural (Part 1) // Jeff Brodie
03/11/2024 Duration: 43minSo is life only what we can see, touch and experience, or is there more? Is there a supernatural side? Are ghosts real? Are there supernatural beings? Do miracles still happen? We’ll look at what the scripture has to say. When you look for control and power outside of God you risk venturing outside of God’s purpose. The greatest mistake you can make with the supernatural is to overestimate or underestimate its influence. We invite you to join Jeff Brodie as he looks more into the supernatural.
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Don't Waste Your Life // Beyond Religion (Part 3) // Mark Clark
27/10/2024 Duration: 37minFor centuries, religion has been about rules, rituals, and checking the right boxes. But what if it doesn’t have to be that way? What if there’s a way to live that’s not about following a list of dos and don’ts? In Beyond Religion , we’re diving into one of the most powerful moments in history—when Jesus showed up and turned everything upside down. Discover what it means to live in freedom. It’s about grace, not guilt. And it’s about experiencing life in a whole new way. Come see what it means to move beyond religion—and why it might just change the way you think about everything.
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God Uses Flawed People // Beyond Religion (Part 2) // Mark Clark
20/10/2024 Duration: 30minGod has always wanted to shut down religion, and Jesus came so we could experience true freedom. For centuries, religion has been about rules, rituals, and checking the right boxes. But what if it doesn’t have to be that way? What if there’s a way to live that’s not about following a list of dos and don’ts? In Beyond Religion , we’re diving into one of the most powerful moments in history—when Jesus showed up and turned everything upside down. Discover what it means to live in freedom. It’s about grace, not guilt. And it’s about experiencing life in a whole new way. Come see what it means to move beyond religion—and why it might just change the way you think about everything.