Connect the Kingdom

Youth Pastor Jared joins the conversation for one of the most relatable conversations of the Holy Spirit series so far. From funny childhood stories and hobby confessions to deeply personal moments about blindness, divorce, identity, and learning to trust God through uncertainty — this episode covers a lot of ground in the best way possible.

More than anything, this conversation reminds us that spiritual growth often starts with humility, honesty, and a willingness to seek God together instead of pretending we already know everything.

Can someone already have the Holy Spirit and still need to be filled again?

This week, the conversation moves from mouse traps, raccoons, emotional dad moments, and old West Texas stories into a thoughtful discussion about spiritual dryness, surrender, and what it actually means to walk daily with the Holy Spirit.

The team talks through the difference between having the Holy Spirit and allowing Him access to every area of life, using some surprisingly practical analogies along the way. It’s honest, reflective, funny in all the right places, and full of moments that will stay with you long after the episode ends.

What starts with Mother’s Day stories, fajitas, prairie dogs, and a legendary church “spanking spoon” somehow turns into a surprisingly honest conversation about Christians, culture, entertainment, and discernment.

The guys tackle listener questions about D&D, horror movies, secular music, Hollywood, and how believers can guard their hearts without falling into fear or legalism. Along the way, they wrestle with a deeper question: are Christians called to run from culture… or redeem it?

Funny, thoughtful, chaotic, and unexpectedly personal — this one might challenge the way you think about what shapes your heart and mind.

Join Trent, Chris, and Jonathan as they celebrate moms with funny stories, a heartfelt tribute, and a powerful conversation with listener and online church member Deborah Williams. From mom fails and sacrificial love to walking with the Holy Spirit in the chaos of parenting, this episode is encouraging, hilarious, and full of kingdom truth. Plus, don’t miss the wild cutting room floor wind and car disaster stories. Perfect for moms, dads, and anyone who wants more of the Holy Spirit’s power in everyday life.

What actually changes a nation—politics, culture, or something deeper? In this episode of the Connect the Kingdom Podcast, Trent Lowe and the team explore today’s headlines through a biblical lens and uncover the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. If you’re searching for answers about faith, culture, and how real change happens in a divided world, this conversation will challenge and inspire you. Discover why lasting change starts in the heart—not in the headlines.

This episode has it all—one moment that nearly turned the sanctuary into a splash zone, stories that will have you laughing out loud, and powerful testimonies that remind you how one simple invitation can change everything.

But beneath the humor is something deeper…

What does it actually look like when the Holy Spirit begins to move in everyday life?

Discover fresh, eye-opening ways to see the temple, baptism, and the Holy Spirit that will leave you wanting more.

This week’s episode dives into a powerful and personal moment as Pastor Chris steps into the pulpit, sharing what it’s like to carry a message that’s been on his heart for a long time. You’ll hear the behind-the-scenes of how it all came together, the weight and humility of stepping up, and the impact it had on the room. And then it turns—into a perspective on Judas that you may have never considered before. It’s honest, thought-provoking, and challenges the way we often see failure, faith, and redemption. This is one of those conversations that sticks with you long after it’s over.

What if the Bible has details you’ve read a hundred times… but never actually noticed?

In this episode, we uncover some of the most overlooked and intriguing “Easter eggs” in Scripture—from Lazarus after the resurrection, to the mysterious naked young man in the Gospels, to deeper meaning behind familiar stories like the Good Samaritan.

Along the way, we also talk real-life moments, modern-day miracles, and how God might be moving in ways we don’t always recognize.

You might never read the Bible the same way again.

Can you find the easter eggs in the most important week in history… we found a few!

This episode, we’re breaking down Holy Week day by day—from a donkey no one expected… to a cross no one wanted… to a resurrection that changed everything.

There’s more going on than you’ve ever noticed.
And once you see it… you can’t unsee it.

What do Chuck Norris, the Red Sea, and a 5th grade Bible quiz have in common?  This week’s episode might be our wildest yet. It starts with a hilarious behind-the-scenes prank during Sunday soundcheck, some awesome listener shoutouts (and a surprise balloon gift ), and of course a few Chuck Norris jokes that are equal parts funny and bittersweet. Then it flips into a challenge—are you actually smarter than a 5th grader… biblically? But just when you think you know where it’s going, we take a deep dive into one of the greatest mysteries in Scripture: where did the Red Sea really part? From marshland theories to the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba, we unpack the possibilities and why it matters. Along the way, we explore how the 10 plagues weren’t just miracles, but a direct showdown between God and the false gods of Egypt. It’s fun, thought-provoking, and might just change the way you see the Exodus story. Jump in, laugh with us, and see if you can keep up… because by the end, you might be wondering if you’re really smarter than a 5th grader after all.