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Why Faith Without Evidence Isn't Really Faith // Bonus Episode // Undivided
Jun 22, 2026
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How You Treat People Reveals What You Really Believe // Jeff Brodie // Undivided (Part 2)
Jun 21, 2026
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Why Your Desires Are Sabotaging You in Hard Times // Bonus Episode // Undivided
Jun 16, 2026
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Trials Reveal Who You Really Trust // Jeff Brodie // Undivided (Part 1)
Jun 15, 2026
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What If You Showed Up With Nothing? // Carey Nieuwhof // Counterfeit Faith (Part 4)
Jun 7, 2026
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| 6/22/26 | ![]() Why Faith Without Evidence Isn't Really Faith // Bonus Episode // Undivided | Faith vs works — it's one of the most debated questions in Christianity. Paul says we're saved by faith alone. James says show me your faith without any evidence and he'll wait. In this bonus episode Jeff Brodie and Sydney Jackson unpack James chapter 2 and work through the tension: it's not faith plus works, and it's not works instead of faith. It's a faith that works — one that shows up in your life in ways others can actually see. Using Abraham, Rahab, and even demons to make his point, James asks the hardest question of all: if nobody around you would be surprised to find out you're a follower of Jesus, what does that say about your faith? | — | ||||||
| 6/21/26 | ![]() How You Treat People Reveals What You Really Believe // Jeff Brodie // Undivided (Part 2) | How you treat people reveals what you really believe. We all have a seating chart for our lives — people we honour, people we overlook, often based on status, appearance, or what they can offer us. James calls this discrimination and says it reveals the division in our soul. This week Jeff Brodie unpacks James chapter 2, the difference between evaluating people by culture's values versus kingdom values, and why faith without action toward others isn't really faith at all. James Reading Card: https://connexuschurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/James-Reading-Plan-Card.pdf Bonus Episode: Releases Tuesday 23rd June | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | ![]() Why Your Desires Are Sabotaging You in Hard Times // Bonus Episode // Undivided | Sunday covered trials, divided trust, and what it means to be double-minded. But James 1 has more to say. In this first bonus episode, Jeff Brodie and Sydney Jackson dig into what didn't make the Sunday message — the rich and poor illustration, the difference between trials and temptation, and why your desires matter more than you think when life gets hard. James isn't just talking about what you're going through. He's talking about what's driving you underneath it all. | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | ![]() Trials Reveal Who You Really Trust // Jeff Brodie // Undivided (Part 1) | We all know how to survive a hard season — white-knuckle through it, get to the other side, go back to who we were. But James, the brother of Jesus, opens his letter with a strange instruction: when trials come, consider it an opportunity. Not for happiness, but for something that actually lasts. This week Jeff Brodie talks through why hard times reveal exactly who — or what — you're trusting, and what it looks like to build real resilience instead of running from discomfort. Bonus Episode: https://youtu.be/gqmYbONGm8Y | — | ||||||
| 6/7/26 | ![]() What If You Showed Up With Nothing? // Carey Nieuwhof // Counterfeit Faith (Part 4) | Most people think you need to clean up your life before God will accept you. Carey Nieuwhof closes out the Counterfeit Faith series by unpacking why that's exactly backwards. Two men, same temple, completely different prayers. One had everything to offer. One had nothing. Jesus said only one went home right with God. If you've ever felt like you're not good enough to come to God, this is the message you've been waiting for. | — | ||||||
| 5/31/26 | ![]() The Room You Don't Want Anyone to Open // Luke Crawford // Counterfeit Faith (Part 3) | Most of us have learned to show our best and hide our worst. But what happens when the gap between your image and your reality gets too wide to manage? In this message from the Counterfeit Faith series, Luke Crawford unpacks what Jesus said about people who had perfected the appearance of having it all together — and why that kind of life leads nowhere good. If you've ever felt like you're performing a version of yourself rather than actually living, this one's for you. | — | ||||||
| 5/24/26 | ![]() There Are Two Ways to Be Lost // Carey Nieuwhof // Counterfeit Faith (Part 2) | Most people think there's one way to be lost. Carey Nieuwhof shows there are actually two — and the more surprising one has nothing to do with wrecking your life. In week 2 of Counterfeit Faith, Carey unpacks the parable of the prodigal son in a way you've probably never heard before. If you've ever felt like God owes you something for being good, this one's for you. | — | ||||||
| 5/17/26 | ![]() Why Religious People Are Often the Least Like Jesus // Luke Crawford // Counterfeit Faith (Part 1) | Ever been burned by someone who claimed to follow Jesus? In this first episode of Counterfeit Faith, Luke Crawford gets honest about the gap between religion and real faith — and why Jesus saved his sharpest words for the most religious people in the room. If you've ever walked away from a Christian interaction shaking your head, this one's for you. | — | ||||||
| 5/10/26 | ![]() What Does It Actually Mean to Get Baptized? // Jeff Brodie // Baptism Sunday 2026 | What is baptism, and does it actually mean anything? In this episode, Jeff Brodie unpacks one of the most misunderstood moments in the Christian faith. Using three lenses — repentance, allegiance, and identity — Jeff explains why baptism isn't a condition of following Jesus, but evidence of it. If you've ever been curious about baptism or wondered whether it's for you, this conversation is a great place to start. | — | ||||||
| 5/3/26 | ![]() Why Are You So Afraid Of Death? // Dom Ruso // Questions You Can't Shake (Part 4)✨ | fear of deathgrief+3 | Dom Ruso | Questions You Can't Shake | Lazarus | deathfear+5 | — | 37m 21s | |
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| 4/26/26 | ![]() Why Is It So Hard to Forgive? // Vijay Krishnan // Questions You Can't Shake (Part 3) | You thought you'd dealt with it. You thought you'd moved on. And then something brought it all back — and you realised you haven't moved as far as you thought. Why is forgiveness so hard? And why does it keep coming undone even when you've tried? In this message, Vijay Krishnan introduces two words that reframe the entire conversation — debt and blood. He unpacks why forgiveness isn't just a choice you make once, why the instinct to hold out for payment is more human than we want to admit, and why something that happened 2,000 years ago outside Jerusalem is still the most powerful answer to the question we can't shake. This is Week 3 of Questions You Can't Shake — a series tackling the questions people carry around but rarely ask out loud. 🎬 Watch the full message on YouTube @connexuschurch Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. If this episode helped you, share it with someone who's carrying something they can't seem to put down. | — | ||||||
| 4/19/26 | ![]() Why the Voice in Your Head Isn't Telling You the Truth // Jeff Brodie // Questions You Can't Shake (Part 2) | That voice in your head — the one that says you'll never be enough, you always mess things up, nobody really stays — where does it actually come from? In Week 2 of Questions You Can't Shake, Jeff Brodie goes deeper on the inner critic. Why self-esteem and self-compassion can only take you so far. What brokenness has to do with the lies you believe. And why the gospel offers something neither psychology nor self-help can. This isn't about positive thinking. It's about what actually sets you free. 🎬 Watch the full sermon: "Why Your Inner Critic Is Lying to You" at YouTube @connexuschurch | — | ||||||
| 4/12/26 | ![]() Why Is Nothing Ever Enough // Jeff Brodie // Questions You Can't Shake (Part 1) | You've hit goals. You've bought things. You've built a life worth living. So why does it still feel like something's missing? The problem isn't that you can't find satisfaction. It's that you can't keep it. You get there for a moment — and then it slips. And the cycle starts again. In this message, Jeff Brodie explores one of the most universal human experiences: the feeling that nothing is ever quite enough. What if your dissatisfaction isn't a failure? What if it's actually a clue? This is Week 1 of Questions You Can't Shake — a series tackling the questions people carry around but rarely ask out loud. 🎙️ Want to go deeper? Check out the companion podcast episode — "Is Ambition the Problem — Or Is It Something Deeper?" — where Jeff, Dom Ruso and Vijay Krishnan keep the conversation going. 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss the rest of this series. | — | ||||||
| 4/5/26 | ![]() What If the Door You Think Is Closed... Isn't? // Jeff Brodie // Easter Sunday 2026 | What do you do with a door you thought was permanently closed? In this Easter Sunday message, Jeff Brodie walks through John chapter 20 and three locked doors — a sealed tomb, a room full of frightened friends, and a man who refused to believe until he saw it for himself. It's one of the most human accounts of the resurrection ever recorded. No heroes. No certainty. Just real people trying to make sense of something that shouldn't be possible. Along the way, Jeff explores what the resurrection means for the pain you're carrying, the fear you can't shake, and the doubt you haven't been able to resolve. Key verse: "I am the living one. I died, but look — I am alive forever and ever. And I hold the keys to death and the grave." — Revelation 1:18 NLT Someone who has the power to open doors for you calls for a response. This message asks: what will yours be? Connexus Church is located in Barrie and Orillia, Ontario. We believe God is for you — and your church should be too. New here? Visit connexus.com. | — | ||||||
| 4/3/26 | ![]() What's Nailed Is Paid // Jeff Brodie // Good Friday Message 2026 | Most of us know what it feels like to carry something we can't seem to put down. A regret. A mistake. A version of ourselves we're not proud of. This Good Friday, Jeff Brodie looks at what the cross actually means for the weight you've been hauling around — and why the message of Good Friday might be better news than you've ever let yourself receive. Worth your time. Share it with someone who needs it. Visit us at connexuschurch.com | — | ||||||
| 3/29/26 | ![]() Your Faith Doesn't Have To Stay Cold // Jeff Brodie // Closer Than You Think (Part 4) | What does it look like when ordinary people get filled with something extraordinary? In the final episode of Closer Than You Think, Jeff Brodie lands the series with the Holy Spirit's most provocative metaphor — fire. Not as spectacle, but as the thing that burns away fear and makes ordinary people bold enough to change the world around them. He tells the story of Peter and John — fishermen who, after Pentecost, stood before the most powerful religious leaders of their day and didn't ask for protection. They asked for more boldness. Then he makes it personal: most of us are settling for embers when God wants a fire. And the thing keeping us cold isn't a lack of belief — it's a love of comfort. The episode closes with a simple but genuinely confronting question: in which area do you need the Holy Spirit to fill you — life, power, satisfaction, or boldness? A strong standalone episode, and an even better series finale. Closer Than You Think — 4 weeks on the Holy Spirit. All episodes available now. | — | ||||||
| 3/22/26 | ![]() Why You're Still Empty (Even When Life Looks Fine) // Luke Crawford // Closer Than You Think (Part 3) | Tom Brady won three Super Bowls in four seasons. Then told a journalist: "I think there's got to be more than this." That moment opens one of the most honest and relatable messages in this series. In Week 3 of Closer Than You Think, Luke Crawford speaks from a refreshingly vulnerable place — someone who's experienced the Holy Spirit's presence and also lived through seasons of real disappointment and confusion about where God is. He explores the ancient vision of Ezekiel 47, where water flows from God's presence into the Dead Sea and brings it to life — and connects it to Jesus' invitation in John 7: "Anyone who is thirsty, come to me." The message lands on a quietly confronting question: Are you living like a reservoir — collecting everything God pours into you and keeping it for yourself — or like a river, letting it flow out into the lives of people around you? Practical, honest, and genuinely good for anyone who's ever chased satisfaction and come up empty. Closer Than You Think is a 4-week series on the Holy Spirit. New episodes weekly. | — | ||||||
| 3/15/26 | ![]() Why Being Filled With the Holy Spirit Isn't What You Think // Jeff Brodie // Closer Than You Think (Part 2) | In Week 2 of Closer Than You Think, Jeff Brodie explores what "spiritual power" really is—and what it isn't. Through Acts 6–8, we see the contrast between Philip's faithful obedience and Simon's desire to control power for himself. This message helps clarify how the Holy Spirit works, why motives matter, and how God forms people in hidden places before empowering them for His purposes. If you've ever been confused by "power" language or wondered what it means to be filled with the Spirit, this conversation brings clarity and direction. | — | ||||||
| 3/8/26 | ![]() How to Experience God (The Holy Spirit as Breath) // Jeff Brodie // Closer Than You Think (Part 1) | Have you ever believed in God but struggled to actually experience Him? In this message, Jeff Brodie explores the Holy Spirit as breath—invisible, essential, and life-giving. From John 3 and Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus, we discover that the Holy Spirit isn't a force to find, but a relationship to foster—one that brings new life, restores hope, and makes God personal in everyday moments. This is Week 1 of the Closer Than You Think series: How to Experience God (The Holy Spirit as Breath). | — | ||||||
| 3/1/26 | ![]() How to Pray With Someone (Without It Being Awkward) // Vijay Krishnan // Prayer Lab (Part 3) | Praying on your own can feel difficult. Praying with someone else can feel even more awkward. In Week 3 of The Prayer Lab, Vijay Krishnan explores how to pray with someone — not just for them — in a way that feels natural, relational, and real. If you've ever wondered what to say when praying out loud, felt uncomfortable initiating prayer, or avoided it altogether, this message is for you. You'll learn a simple, practical approach to praying with others that removes pressure and builds connection. Because prayer was never meant to be private or perfect — it was meant to be shared. | — | ||||||
| 2/22/26 | ![]() How to Pray When God Feels Far Away // Vijay Krishnan // Prayer Lab (Part 2) | If you've ever felt distant from God or struggled to feel His presence in prayer, this message is for you. In Week 2 of The Prayer Lab, Vijay Krishnan explores how to pray when God feels far away. Looking at Psalm 139 and introducing the Prayer of Examen, this message offers a practical way to reconnect spiritually and become more aware of God's presence in everyday life. Many people ask: Why don't I feel close to God? Is God really with me? How do I reconnect through prayer? This teaching shows how reflective prayer can help you see where God has already been at work in your life — and how He may be closer than you think. Introduction and The Prayer Lab Series 00:00:02 - 00:00:16 The Prayer Lab: Week Two - Visualizing Prayer Relationships 00:00:20 - 00:04:38 Personal Reflection and the Game-Changing Practice 00:04:40 - 00:05:35 Introducing Psalm 139: A Prayer of Closeness 00:05:36 - 00:09:00 Analyzing Psalm 139: God's Presence Across Time Zones 00:09:02 - 00:13:21 The Nature of Prayer and the Prayer of Examine 00:13:23 - 00:16:48 The Daily Examen: A Pilgrimage to God 00:16:49 - 00:20:00 Guided Prayer of Examen 00:20:02 - 00:28:47 The Reimagining the Examen App and Conclusion 00:28:52 - 00:31:15 Closing and Call to Action 00:31:27 - 00:31:44 | — | ||||||
| 2/15/26 | ![]() How to Pray When You Don't Know What to Say // Vijay Krishnan // Prayer Lab (Part 1) | Have you ever tried to pray… and run out of words? Maybe you feel awkward, distracted, guilty for not praying more, or unsure if God is even listening. You're not alone. In this first message of The Prayer Lab, Vijay Krishnan explores why prayer feels so instinctive — and yet so difficult. If you've ever wondered: Why pray if God already knows everything? What do I say when I run out of words? Does prayer actually make a difference? This message reframes prayer as relationship, not performance — and shows how Jesus' words in the Lord's Prayer can help us pray in everyday language. Prayer isn't about getting it right. It's about starting. | — | ||||||
| 2/8/26 | ![]() Connected but Lonely: Why Being Known Changes Everything // Jeff Brodie // Starve The Algorithm Feed The Soul (Part 5) | We've never been more connected — and yet many of us feel deeply lonely. Likes, comments, group chats, and constant online interaction promise connection, but often leave us unseen and unknown. The algorithm keeps us engaged, but it can quietly pull us away from the kind of relationships our souls actually need. In this message from the Starve the Algorithm, Feed the Soul series, Jeff Brodie explores why being connected isn't the same as being known — and how real, meaningful relationships are formed. Because the answer to loneliness isn't more connections. It's being deeply known by a few. 👉 Connection doesn't heal loneliness. Being known does. | — | ||||||
| 2/1/26 | ![]() Don't Sacrifice Your Calling on the Altar of Comparison // Luke Crawford // Starve The Algorithm Feed The Soul (Part 4) | Comparison is exhausting — and it's quietly killing your calling. In a world shaped by algorithms and highlight reels, it's easy to measure your life against someone else's success and feel like you're falling behind. But comparison doesn't motivate us to live better — it distracts us from the life God uniquely created us to live. In this message from the Starve the Algorithm, Feed Your Soul series, Luke Crawford how comparison distorts our desires, fuels dissatisfaction, and pulls us away from our calling — and how Jesus invites us to lay it down for something far greater. 👉 Don't sacrifice your calling on the altar of comparison. | — | ||||||
| 1/25/26 | ![]() How Do You Know What's True Anymore in a World Shaped by Algorithms? // Jeff Brodie // Starve The Algorithm Feed The Soul (Part 3) | How do you know what's actually true anymore? In a world shaped by algorithms, the loudest voices often feel like the truest ones. Repetition creates belief, confidence gets amplified, and scrolling slowly rewires what we trust. In this message Jeff Brodie explores how our feeds are shaping our beliefs — and how Jesus offers a grounded way to find clarity in the noise. Because truth isn't discovered by scrolling more. It's formed by who you trust. | — | ||||||
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