Connect Community Podcast
ConnectCommunity is a church in Stamford, Connecticut. Each week we release an encouraging and compelling message recorded live in one of our services. Our mission is simple, to connect you to God, to others, and to your purpose. We believe success in those 3 pillars will aid you in building the kind of life God desires for you and those around you. We invite you to start your week better, with us! For more information about ConnectCommunity, please visit: www.connectcommunity.org
Episodes
Dec 29, 2021
Dec 29, 2021
29 min
Sometimes our lives get stuck on repeat. Our thoughts get stuck in the same cycle, our worrying gets stuck in the same cycle, and it seems like hope for the new dwindles with each passing day we wait. Pastor JD shares a message that encourage you toward the new. God has a new song for your life. And there is no better evidence to this than Christmas.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
Dec 19, 2021
Dec 19, 2021
26 min
It's easy to make this the most magical time of the year, but Christmas was anything but magical. Pastor JD share a compelling message about "God With Us"; what it means to us, and what it means to the world.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
Dec 12, 2021
Dec 12, 2021
45 min
On this last installment in this Series, Pastor JD shares a pondering message about the importance of generosity as a way of life. Generosity is not simply about giving things away, it's much deeper than that. Listen to the challenge, followed by 3 marks of a generous person.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better!
Dec 6, 2021
Dec 6, 2021
40 min
What does it mean to be glad? You can explain it with words like joy, happiness, excitement... but is that what gladness is?
There is a kind of gladness that is available to us that sustains us in the highs and lows of life. In this message, Pastor JD will share about this gladness, and how to have it.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
Dec 1, 2021
Dec 1, 2021
35 min
In this episode, Pastor JD invites two leaders from ConnectCommunity to share a thought on gratitude. Katherin Obregon shares 2 insightful principles of gratitude. Dan DePaula shares personal experiences where gratitude grounded him amid challenges.
Pastor JD ends with a challenge for all of us to end the year well.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better!
Nov 21, 2021
Nov 21, 2021
45 min
Have you thought about the importance of genuineness in your life? We all deal with pressures put on us to present ourselves differently than we are; we are pressured to agree when we disagree, to behave and fit the mold, when we feel like we don't fit in. This goes beyond the healthy aspects of developing and growing, and it sometimes pushes many of us to lead a disingenuous life at work and at home. In this message, Pastor JD sits down with Jordan Brown to discuss the importance of genuineness and the qualities we should pursue.
We hope this conversation blesses you and inspires you to live better.
Nov 17, 2021
Nov 17, 2021
39 min
When was the last time you thought of Godliness? What kinds of thoughts come to mind when you think of that word? Religion? Accusations? Dogma?
If you grew up irreligious, this is a word that is distant and completely disconnected from your vocabulary. It probably sounds like it belongs in a different era. But Godliness is closer to us than we think.
In this message, pastor JD shares why godliness should matter, who it is for, and how to develop it.
We hope this podcast blesses you and helps you live better.
Nov 8, 2021
Nov 8, 2021
39 min
If you've been looking for wisdom to move forward and grow in your closest relationships, especially your marriage, Pastor JD shares 4 practical expressions that will help you heal, repair, and grow your marriage.
These can be applied to all relationships, but it is communicated and focused on marriage. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.