Connexus Church Audio Podcast

We wonder because our frame of reference doesn't provide us with all of the answers. Every version of religion works for children. But then life happens. We experience challenging circumstances that sow doubt in our childhood faith. Tragedy causes us to question if God is good and loving. Sin leads to guilt and shame. We wonder if God can really love us. Is there such a thing as a frame of reference that can accommodate a grown-up faith?

We all have a framework that helps us make sense out of life. It helps us make decisions that make sense. But we wonder about some things because our frame of reference doesn't provide all the answers.

And then there's parenting. You're a parent forever, but believe it or not, no matter how young your kids are now, there's a day when your kids WILL leave home. The question is, what do you focus on to make sure your kids have what they need to launch into life? There are so many things competing for your attention and their attention, but there's one thing that matters most.

Dating is more complicated than it's ever been, but that doesn't mean it's impossible. Whether you're single by choice or wishing you weren't, what does God have to say to about navigating life without a partner? Surprisingly, the scripture has a very positive view of being single.

Your life was going just fine...until you saw someone else's. Funny how that happens. A little more than a decade into smartphones and social media feels more like social misery. You look at someone else's life/marriage/relationships/kids/job and it makes you...miserable. This week we'll look at why comparison is the thief of joy, and the path Jesus shows you to find much more contentment.

You may not have it all together, but at least pastors have it all together, right? In this message, Carey and Toni Nieuwhof talk openly about the struggles and tough seasons they've come through in their marriage. Things haven't been nearly as easy as they thought they would be, but they've been worth it. Carey and Toni will talk about how they got through the hard times to find the love they worried had been lost.

Generosity requires a plan. But how do you make a plan? These two simple gauges will help you decide where and how much to give.

Loving the Crazy Like Us Series and looking to get practical? In this bonus episode Carey Nieuwhof interviews Rachel Cruze, daughter of Dave Ramsey, about financial hacks like why going on commission is a much better system for your kids than allowance, how to help your kids through college without going into debt, and the top financial issues people struggle with.

We all worry about money. What if we don't have enough? What if we lose what we have? This simple shift in perspective can free you from financial worries.

Everyone gives something somewhere. But there's a difference between random acts of giving and true generosity. The good news is, it's possible to learn how to be generous.