Connect Community Podcast

Scripture says that "suffering produces character". Pastor Alini Müller shares an encouraging message on the importance of a proven character.  We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.

Scriptures invite us to rejoice in our sufferings. What does that mean? Are we supposed to develop some kind of weird pleasure in pain? Are the Scriptures asking you to ignore your sufferings and pretend like nothing happened? What does it meant to "Rejoice in our suffering" and why is it exactly what we need when we go through trials and tribulation? In this message, Pastor JD shares insight that will help you find purpose in your suffering.  We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.

For dormant areas in your life to come back to life, you have to mind your surroundings. On this last teaching of "Back To Life", Pastor JD shares 3 things to look around for when it comes to those around you.

Pastor Alini Müller faced a tough few months dealing with anxiety during and postpartum. In this message, she shares the story that gave birth to this series.  We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.

Most times our limitation is now around us, but in us: our mindset. Pastor JD shares a message about the importance of taking responsibility over your mind.  We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.

There are times in life when the road comes to an end; a job, a relationship, the pursuit of a dream. But what about those times when you know in the heart of hearts it is not supposed to end? What do you do when quitting seems to be the only way forward? Pastor JD shares an encouraging message on how to move forward without quitting. We hope this message encourages you and helps you live better!

We all spend time, effort, and the best part of our days gathering wealth. We all have a desire for money because money can be useful and a blessing. But when does it turn bad? We've all seen families torn apart because of money fights; we all should aim to have a healthy relationship with money. How do the Scriptures and the way of Jesus have lead us to have a healthy relationship with money? On this message, Pastor JD shares 3 pieces of wisdom that will help you have a healthy relationship with money, so you can be a blessing to your family and those around you without getting trapped by greed.  

Is your occupation purposeful? Do you sense you are fulfilling your calling through it? Many of us feel as though we can't experience the level of purpose and meaning we desire to have unless we find a new job or career. But it's that accurate? Pastor JD shares a message on the relationship between work and our identity.  We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.

When you fantasize about something that seems good to you in the moment, do you ever consider how bad things could get? Affairs rarely start intentionally, and "train-wreck" relationships always seem good in the moment. How come? In this message, Pastor JD will share a few thoughts about The Lie in Lust. A Note To Listeners: Don't worry, the content is for adults, but the language is PG and safe for families. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. 

What do you want out of life right now? What governs your pursuit? More and more we are encouraged to pursue external aspirations of wealth, fame, and image. But should that dominate our main goals and desires? In this message, Pastor JD will encourage you to reorganize your priorities and pursuits, so that you can become who God has made you to be. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.

Why should we choose wisdom? Why not throw caution to the wind and follow every craving and desire we have in the moment? Why not build a life doing whatever we want whenever we want? In this compelling message, Pastor JD shares the value of wisdom, and 3 divine responses to wisdom. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better!

We are all part of a circle, and throughout life we will be part of many many circles. Most are temporary. Some are long-term. Few are life-long. But no matter how short your presence is in a circle, a circle can change you forever. Pastor JD shares a compelling message about the importance of carefully considering our circles.

Dan DePaula shares a message about the importance of guarding your heart.

This Summer, we will spend 2 months in the book of Proverbs in a message series titled: Word To The Wise. Guest Speaker Markee Johnson shares about the power of your words.  We hope this message inspires you and helps you live better.

What is the chief state of mind in heaven?  When we think of "heaven on earth", what is the main effect in our lives? Pastor Alini Müller shares an insightful message about that answers those questions and more. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.

The Apostle Paul teaches this Greek church that followers of Jesus are citizens of Heaven. What effect does the walk of Christ have in our perspective and the way we see life? Pastor JD shares part 3 of Philippians and an encouraging outlook on heavenly perspectives. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.

One of the classic lines in pop culture is the question: "You think you're better than me?!" We live in a culture where we are constantly ranking and measuring people. We rank people by education, wealth, looks, height... the list goes on. We are all conditioned to it. What does God have to say about our value system? How is a follower of Christ supposed to act in a competitive cut-throat world? In chapter 2 of Philippians, the Apostle Paul leads this young church to a new standard. We hope this message helps you live better. To learn more about ConnectCommunity, visit: www.connectcommunity.org

Purity is a word that may elicit a positive or negative reaction on you depending on your religious background, but its importance goes beyond a list of what not to do. In this message, we begin our study on the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians focusing on the importance of purity. We hope today's service blesses you and inspires you to live a better more fulfilling life. We aim to connect you to God, to others, and to your purpose. ConnectCommunity is a life-giving church in Stamford, CT. For more about ConnectCommunity, please visit: www.connectcommunity.org

Pastors JD and Alini Müller sit down for a conversation sharing a timeless Scripture to address a timely issue: As our country grapples with the shock and sadness of a school shooting, what is our part in the wake of such a tragedy? One answer is: we do what Lois and Eunice did.  We hope this message inspires you and helps you live better.

Did you know that you can be in distress and in faith at the same time? In this message, Pastor JD talks about the importance of kindness, and what happens when your greatest dream is aborted.    We  hope this message blesses you and helps you live better!