What comes to your mind when you think about God?

That simple question might be the most important one you’ll ever answer. In this week’s podcast we dive into what it really means to know God, and unpack why sound theology isn’t just for scholars. Theology shapes every part of how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us.

Fear and anxiety touch every one of us; whether through sleepless nights, racing thoughts, or that subtle “what if?” disguising itself as wisdom.

In this episode, we discuss what it looks like to face fear and anxiety with God instead of trying to fix things on our own.

May you discover that peace isn’t the absence of anxiety or fear, but the presence of a Person who shifts our focus unto Him.

In this week’s episode, we help Amy answer the question that changes everything: “Why am I here?”

From CrossFit competitions to everyday life, knowing your “why” grounds you when things get hard, helps you say “yes” to what matters, and “no” to what distracts. In this conversation, we process in real-time what it looks like to:

Whether you’re a high-achiever, a dreamer, or simply hungry for more, this episode will inspire you to pause, reset, and align your life with the purpose God created you for.

In this episode, we continue the conversation from last week’s “wheat and chaff” discussion and turn toward the opposite of complacency: spiritual hunger. What does it mean to long for more of God, and why does that hunger matter?

From The Matrix to The Bourne Identity, from CrossFit training to everyday life, we share stories, metaphors, and honest reflections on what it looks like to cultivate holy discontent and fan the flames of spiritual hunger.

May this episode stir inside of you a longing to encounter God more fully and experience all of who He created you to be.

The "splinter in the mind" scene from The Matrix: https://youtu.be/DRnr3MiGWmo?si=O0Kj0Ptft6hoBCwY

The "diner" scene from The Bourne Identity: https://youtu.be/IjrWOZby8s8?si=uCdZ0S-tHA5gkTWl

We’re back for Season 2! In this episode, we dive into what it means to step into a new season; both in life and in faith. Drawing from a recent sermon about the threshing floor and the image of separating wheat from chaff, we explore how God invites us to let go of distractions, unhealthy habits, and burdens that weigh us down.

Our hope and prayer is that as you listen, the Holy Spirit highlights one or two areas in your own life where He’s inviting you to surrender and step into more of who you’re created to be.

Here's the link the full sermon by Jason Goertzen.
https://www.youtube.com/live/h9xUVM9KuKk?feature=shared&t=2289

Welcome to the season finale of the Cultivate Connection podcast. We thought it’d be fun to end with this “Sacred and Silly” episode, where we pull questions from a random generator and answers on the spot.

You’ll hear stories about finding God in the ordinary of everyday things, embarrassing ministry moments, comfort food confessions, and what we’d cook if Jesus came over for dinner. This was a fun time of reliving the some of the silly moments that have shaped us.

Whether you’ve been with us since Episode 1 or you’re just tuning in, this season finale is a reminder that faith and fun aren’t mutually exclusive. Enjoy!

What does it mean to walk in the power and authority of God? In this episode, we explore how Jesus modeled both, and how we, as believers, are called to partner with the Holy Spirit to do the same.

You’ll hear:
• Why authority is tied to your identity and assignment
• The difference between power in you (fruit) and power on you (gifts)
• How to avoid the two common ditches: passive faith or reckless action
• Real-life stories, scripture insights, and practical ways to grow in spiritual authority

We also talk about what gets in the way, whether it’s fear, over-functioning, under-functioning, and how to cultivate a life that overflows with God’s presence, so you can influence the world around you.

Whether you’re new to this topic or hungry to walk in greater spiritual power, this conversation will help you recognize what God has placed in you, and what He wants to do through you.

In this episode, we explore the power of our words and the deeper heart transformation behind lasting change. Inspired by a simple but profound quote; “If you can change your words, you can change your lifestyle. But to change your lifestyle, you have to change your heart.” This conversation unpacks how our words reveal what’s really going on beneath the surface.

You’ll hear:

Whether you’re stuck in a cycle of self-talk that doesn’t align with truth or ready to speak life with intention, this episode will help you pause, reflect, and take one step closer to living from a transformed heart.

“For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” – Matthew 12:34 (ESV)

We’re not meant to do life—or faith—alone.
But showing up real in community? That takes courage.

In this episode we talk about what it means to live authentically with others, especially in community. From past wounds to people-pleasing, there are real reasons we hide. But there’s also real freedom when we take the risk to be known.

You’ll hear:

This conversation isn’t about pretending to have it all together; it’s about creating space where none of us have to.

“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” – Romans 12:9–10 (ESV)

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Who is the Holy Spirit—and why does it matter?

In Episode 9 of the Cultivate Connection Podcast, we explore the often-misunderstood third person of the Trinity. Not as a vague force or distant power, but as a personal guide, comforter, and empowering presence in our everyday lives.

We talk about:

Whether you’ve been cautious, curious, or confused about the Holy Spirit, this episode is an invitation to deeper connection, clarity, and daily dependence on the One Jesus said would be with us always.

“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever.” – John 14:16 (ESV)

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