Wounded By People, Healed by God: How Community Changes Everything // The Risk Of Real (Part 2) // Luke Crawford
Release Date: 06/01/2025
How to Break Free From the Money Traps Holding You Back // Jeff Brodie // Finding Your Sweet Spot (Part 3)
Connexus Church Audio Podcast
Money stress is real — and most of us feel stuck in the same cycle. Subscriptions we don’t track, payments we can’t keep up with, lifestyle creep, rising debt, and that constant pressure to have more. But what if the real issue isn’t money… but the money traps holding you back? In Part 3 of Finding Your Sweet Spot, Jeff Brodie unpacks the emotional and spiritual side of money that most people never talk about. You’ll learn why we fall into the same financial patterns again and again — and how Jesus offers a better way to live with peace, clarity, and margin. If you’ve ever felt...
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The Ancient Practice That Breaks Greed and Builds Trust // Jeff Brodie // Finding Your Sweet Spot (Part 2)
Connexus Church Audio Podcast
Most people feel the pressure of money — the stress, the debt, the hustle, the constant feeling that it’s never enough. But what if there was an ancient practice that could actually free you from all of that? In Part 2 of Finding Your Sweet Spot, Jeff Brodie unpacks the surprising power of the tithe — not as a rule or obligation, but as a spiritual discipline that pushes back against greed, builds real trust in God, and creates space for peace and freedom in your life. If you’ve ever wondered why Jesus talks so much about money, or why generosity seems to change people from the inside...
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When ‘Enough’ Is Never Enough — How to Break the Comparison Trap // Jeff Brodie // Finding Your Sweet Spot (Part 1)
Connexus Church Audio Podcast
Are you constantly chasing more — more money, more stuff, more success — and still feeling like it’s never enough? You’re not alone. In Part 1 of the series Finding Your Sweet Spot, Jeff Brodie unpacks why contentment is so hard to find in a world obsessed with comparison. Discover how Jesus’ words about money and trust can free you from the cycle of consumption and help you live with peace, purpose, and generosity. Whether you’re struggling to make ends meet or doing better than ever, this message will help you find freedom from the grind and experience what “enough” really...
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What’s Next for Our Church — And How You Can Be Part of It // Jeff Brodie
Connexus Church Audio Podcast
What’s next for Connexus Church? This week, Pastor Jeff Brodie shares an exciting vision of where God is leading our church — and how you can play a part. From new spaces to new stories of life change, this message is all about creating more room for people who are searching for hope. We’ve seen lives transformed, communities grow, and hundreds experience the love of Jesus through the For Them initiative. But we’re just getting started. In this message, Jeff unpacks the future of Connexus — new facilities, new opportunities, and a renewed passion to reach people across Simcoe County...
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Bonus // From Repentance to Renewal: How God Moved at Sacred Homecoming
Connexus Church Audio Podcast
Jeff Brodie, Christine Birch, and Luke Crawford look back on Sacred Homecoming—four nights and three mornings where God showed up in powerful ways. From heartfelt repentance to spontaneous baptisms, it was a week filled with freedom, healing, joy, and a deep hunger for God’s presence. Hear the stories, the moments that surprised us, and what it means to keep that fire burning—choosing posture over playbook and living with shameless persistence every day.
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How Psalm 27 Helps You Find Hope in the Dark // Mark Clark // God, Where Are You? (Part 4)
Connexus Church Audio Podcast
When life feels dark, where do you find hope? In Psalm 27, David cries out to God in fear and uncertainty — yet finds confidence, courage, and peace. In this message, Pastor and author Mark Clark unpacks how this ancient psalm speaks directly into our modern struggles with anxiety, fear, and doubt. If you’ve ever wondered where God is when life feels overwhelming, Psalm 27 reminds you: light always wins. You can find hope again — even in the dark.
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What Psalm 23 Really Means for Your Life // Mark Clark // God, Where Are You? (Part 3)
Connexus Church Audio Podcast
You’ve probably heard Psalm 23 before — at weddings, funerals, or even in songs. But what if it’s not just a comforting poem… what if it’s a roadmap for how to actually live with peace and purpose? In this message, Pastor and author Mark Clark unpacks the deeper meaning behind “The Lord is my shepherd.” He shows why this ancient psalm isn’t about trying harder, but about trusting deeper — about resting, letting go of control, and realizing you already have a Shepherd who knows what you need. If life feels overwhelming, if you’re anxious, restless, or burned out… this...
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Bonus // Behind Sacred Homecoming: A Conversation on Courage, Renewal & Faith
Connexus Church Audio Podcast
What happens when people start praying, “God, would You do more?” In this special episode, Jeff Brodie sits down with Sarah Piercy and Dan Brubacher to share the story behind Sacred Homecoming. They talk honestly about their own longing for more of God, what it means to surrender, and how God is already moving in unexpected ways. You’ll hear about the heart behind the Sacred Homecoming gatherings, the tension between mission and renewal, and what it looks like to posture yourself for God to do something new — in you and through you. This conversation will inspire you to step forward...
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What Psalm 8 Teaches About Finding Peace and Purpose // Mark Clark // God, Where Are You? (Part 2)
Connexus Church Audio Podcast
We live in a world that tells us everything is about you — your goals, your success, your platform. But what if that’s exactly why so many of us feel anxious, restless, and burned out? In this message, Pastor Mark Clark unpacks Psalm 8 and shows how shifting your focus from yourself to God’s greatness can bring real peace and purpose. When you realize that life isn’t about control, but about awe — it changes everything. If you’ve ever felt small, unseen, or overwhelmed, this Psalm reminds you: you were made for something bigger.
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Bonus // Latest Developments for Sacred Homecoming with Lead Pastor Jeff Brodie & Sydney Jackson
Connexus Church Audio Podcast
In this special episode, Sydney Jackson sits down with Lead Pastor Jeff Brodie to discuss the latest developments for Sacred Homecoming—a four-day experience calling our church to return, repent, and renew. Jeff shares the journey that led to this moment, the inspiration from Luke 15 and Nehemiah, and how this time is about seeking God’s presence together as a community. They talk candidly about what to expect, why this isn’t just another church event, and how Sacred Homecoming is an invitation for every person who calls Connexus Church home to draw near to God in a fresh way. Whether...
info_outlineHave you ever trusted the wrong people and ended up hurt? You’re not alone. Join us as Luke Crawford unpacks what happens when community goes sideways—and why it’s still worth the risk. Sharing his own story and insights from Galatians 6, Luke speaks directly to people who feel burned by past relationships, betrayed by friends, or crushed under silent shame. What if the very place you were wounded—community—is the place you could actually be healed?
If you’ve kept people at a distance but quietly crave connection, healing, and purpose. Don’t let shame, pain, or comparison keep you stuck. There’s another way forward—and it starts with being real.