The past couple of years have had a significant impact on our children, especially when it comes to screen time.

Many parents relied on tablets and television to keep their children busy while they were busy working from home or while they were in lockdown. 

Molly DeFrank is a mother of six and the author of Digital Detox: A Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids. 

She says it is time to flip the switch and get our kids back.

Today on Connections, Molly shares how we can start doing this and relate it to our faith.

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Bubbling, what is it? How is it connected to God? 

Lynn Hancock is also known as the bubble lady. She spends the warmer months going from park to park in Guelph, Ontario, creating bubbles.

Today on Connections, Lynn shares how she first got involved with bubbling and how she's using this as a way to spread joy.

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He didn’t start a religion. He didn’t wear long robes. He didn’t have 12 disciples (and they weren’t all men). And his name wasn’t even Jesus.

What did the real Jesus look like? What did he wear?  What did he eat? And who actually killed him?

Jared Brock says almost everything we know about Jesus is wrong. 

Today on Connections, Jared uncovers the human life of Jesus Christ.

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A small radio station founded almost two decades ago has grown into a multimedia platform that provides a space where music and empowering conversations create a sense of community for people searching for answers to everyday questions about life, purpose and faith. It's called Holy Culture Radio.

James Rosseau, the founder of the non-profit that owns and runs the multimedia platform, is a successful entrepreneur, passionate about helping young people fulfill their potential. 

Today on Connections, James shares how he went from corporate to non-profit. He'll also share how he uses radio to share God's message.

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When a child thinks they can rule over their parents, they really have their work cut out for them! What seems impossible, God makes possible. When a mother feels like her life is a mess with a troubled marriage, she needs to rely on God for parenting advice. New moms often have feelings of inadequacy, but we can learn to rely on God for wisdom and strength with a focus on grace.

Today on Connections, author and speaker Lucille Williams, shares that when it comes to parenting, anything is possible!

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Global storytelling organization I Am Second has released an exclusive short documentary that offers viewers an intimate look at entrepreneur, pastor and racer, Don Wickstrum’s years-long journey to conquer the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb while leaning on his faith and battling an aggressive cancer diagnosis.

Today on Connections, Don shares his powerful testimony and what it was like to find hope

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When gold stars, highlight reels, and seeking approval from strangers on the internet are not enough, Mary Marantz gives you permission to stop running. In this unique, powerful devotional filled with stunning photography, she shows you how to move from achieving, striving, and performing for your worth to the grace, freedom, and purpose that come from knowing your identity and calling are determined by God.

She says you are not in a race with anyone. Good things take time. Real things take time. And slow growth equals strong roots.

Today on Connections, Mary shares the inspiration behind her book. She'll also chat a bit about her journey and how she managed to get to where she is today.

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Both Rick and Robin McMillin struggled with addiction. Rick with anger and Robin with alcohol.

Together the pair found freedom and are using their experience to help others. 

Rick and Robin are directors of Total Freedom Manitoba.

Today on Connections, Rick and Robin share their powerful testimonies. They'll also chat about the work being done at Total Freedom Manitoba.

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We all wish we had more control. When our relationships are strained, when our bodies refuse to cooperate, and when the future is uncertain, control promises security and peace.

The problem is, the more we seek the illusion of control, the more it betrays us.

Thankfully the answer to our craving is not simply to "let go and let God." Instead, God has given us a better tool. In this eye-opening book, Sharon Hodde Miller helps us discover the real power God has given us in Christ--to exercise influence over ourselves and our lives.

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As a child, Michael Molthan experienced many hardships and trials, from his father’s abandonment to his grandfather’s abuse.

All of this led him down a path of destruction that ended with drugs, alcohol and prison time.

It was in jail that Michael found God and was set free. 

Today on Connections, Michael shares his powerful story of transformation.

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