Connect Q&A Show

Podcast Episode 43: How do I know when to say yes to a calling that disrupts my life?

Podcast Episode 42: I feel alone in my faith—how do I know I’m not the only one left?

Podcast Episode 41: Can faithful people have anxiety attacks?

Podcast Episode 40: What’s the line between persistent prayer and obsessing over outcomes?

Join us as we pursue Jesus together!

Join us as we pursue Jesus together!

🎙️ Season 1, Episode 22: “Why Does It Feel Like God Isn’t Listening?”

Overview:
In this honest and encouraging episode, we dive into a big question many believers wrestle with: “Why does it feel like God doesn’t always listen when I pray?” Whether you’ve felt unheard, unsure of how to pray, or just discouraged in your prayer life, you’re not alone.

Rooted in Jesus’ teaching from Matthew 6, we explore what it means to pray the way He taught us—focusing on God’s greatness, His kingdom, His provision, and His timing. We discuss the difference between wants and needs, the role of motivation in prayer, and how our feelings can sometimes distort the truth about God’s presence.

We also look at the book of Job, the role of timing in answered prayer, and why God always hears—even if His answers aren’t what we expect. Finally, we offer practical encouragement: start in God’s Word, find a few trusted resources, practice, and surround yourself with people who pray.

Key Scriptures:

• Matthew 6:9–13

• Luke 11:1–4

• Job 2–38

• Romans 8:26–28

Resources Mentioned:

• Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala

• Red Moon Rising by Pete Greig

• Extreme Prayer by Greg Pruett

• Thursday night prayer group at Carl Junction campus (6:30 p.m.)

Takeaway:
God hears your prayers—even when it doesn’t feel like it. Our job is to align with His will, trust His timing, and stay devoted to communicating with Him.

Closing Reminder:
You are sent.

🎙️ Season 1, Episode 21 — Let’s Talk About Pornography: Hope, Healing, and the Way Forward

Overview:
In this honest and deeply needed solo episode, Adam addresses a question that keeps coming up in church hallways, texts, and anonymous notes: What do we do about the epidemic of pornography in our culture?

From heartbreaking statistics to spiritual consequences and practical action steps, Adam walks through:

• The age kids are first exposed to porn (it’s younger than you think)

• What pornography does to our hearts, brains, and relationships

• Why this is a discipleship issue, not just a private struggle

• A powerful reminder from Philippians 4 about what we should be thinking on

• What healing looks like and how to take the first step

If you’re struggling or walking alongside someone who is, this episode offers both compassion and challenge—with a clear invitation to reach out for help.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Philippians 4:8

• The effects of pornography addiction on the brain and relationships

• Practical steps: cut off access, confess, get accountability, believe God can restore

Need help or someone to talk to?
Reach out directly to Adam at [email protected] — you are not alone.

Closing Reminder:
You were made for something better. There is hope and freedom in Jesus.
Until we see each other again—you are sent.

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Season 1, Episode 19: “Why Does God Change His Name?”

In today’s episode, Adam and the team answer a question that’s been submitted to us multiple times: Why does God seem to change His name throughout the Bible? From Elohim to Yahweh, to Jehovah-Rapha, and more—why does God have so many names, and does this mean He’s different gods or is He changing who He is?

This episode digs into the history and meaning behind God’s names and helps clarify any confusion. We dive into how the names used in the Bible aren’t signs of a shifting God, but rather, they reveal His character and nature in different contexts. From God as the Creator (Elohim) to God as the Healer (Jehovah-Rapha), each name serves to communicate who He is, what He does, and how He interacts with His people.

You’ll also hear Adam explain how we, as humans, can relate to this—how our roles in life can take on different names and meanings based on context, but we remain the same person. In the same way, God’s names reflect different characteristics of His nature but He remains the same, ever-present and unchanging.

We’ll discuss how to approach these names, how to study them, and the importance of understanding the context and meaning behind them. Plus, Adam recommends a great resource, Blue Letter Bible, to help dive deeper into word studies and their meanings.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a greater understanding of why God uses different names and what that reveals about His relationship with us. Tune in to learn more about the God who wants to be known and is revealing Himself in ways we can understand.