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You've heard it before: "The church is just after people's money." And it's true, some church leaders have abused Jesus' teachings on giving (we talk about some of them in this week's message). But, that doesn't mean we get to ignore the things He said on the subject. Join us as we discover why is it is truly "more blessed to give than to receive."

It's easy to wander into financial debt, but it is hard to get out. To become debt-free, you'll need a prayer and a plan - and thankfully the Bible gives us both! This week's message is an honest conversation about the weight of financial stress, and how you can be free from it sooner than you realize!

Let's be honest: Our desire for newer, nicer and more expensive things never goes away. In fact, the uncomfortable truth is that the more stuff I have, the more stuff I want. This is why the Bible calls us to have a different relationship with our money and our possessions; we take "one handful" for ourselves and leave one handful empty so we can help an serve those around us. This way of living is truly radical, and it is truly satisfying!

God's done some big things at Connect Church in the last 12 months, but they are nothing compared to what He wants to do over the next year. Join us as we celebrate and strategize what's next for Connect!

There are certain things that prayer ALWAYS brings about in your life. In this episode, Pastor Dan explains why you should commit to regular prayer, even if you aren't a Christian.

Why do so many of us feel like prayer is a chore? Pastor Dan thinks the reason you don't enjoy praying is because you are saying prayers that are too safe, and frankly, a little boring. If God is capable of doing "infinitely more than we could think or ask," (Ephesians 3:20) why do we settle for asking Him for small things? Using the parable of the desperate widow, this week's message is a challenge to start praying with audacity and tenacity!

Has it ever occurred to you that nobody is born knowing how to pray? It's something each of us has to learn how to do over time. If you've ever wanted to jumpstart your own conversations with God, pastor Dan tells you how in this week's message!

Prayer is an important part of following Jesus. But many of us have questions about prayer - Am I doing right? How do I know God hears me? Why should I bother if it seems like God often says, "No"? In this week's message, pastor Dan shows why prayer doesn't have to be as complicated as we often think it is. Whether you've been praying for years or you are a total novice, this message will help ignite a passion to talk to God.

Patience is often defined as "waiting without complaining." But when you search the Bible, you find that patience is much more than that - properly understood, it's a confidence that can see you through both mild inconveniences and long seasons of frustration. If you ever struggle with impatience, this week's message can re-frame your situation and help you see what's going on just beneath the surface.

Anxiety is a normal emotion, and sometimes it becomes a disorder. What's the difference between the two? And what does the Bible say on the subject - is it a sin? This week Joshua MacDonald opens up about his own anxiety disorder and how his faith has been affected and affirmed through his diagnosis. Even if you don't often struggle with anxiety, his words will help you find the "peace of God that passes all understanding."