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A fun podcast to encourage and equip the everyday Christian to a practical walk with Jesus. Through interviews (and other means) we will draw out the story of faith that inspires the listener to steps of faith of their own.

Kevin Senapatiratne


    • Sep 5, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 115 EPISODES

    5 from 11 ratings Listeners of Christ Connection that love the show mention: jen, faith, variety, learn, think, life, love.



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    Latest episodes from Christ Connection

    Small Giants -Bo Burlingham-Tool Time-Ep 115

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 12:15


    A tool time lesson from the principles of the book Small Giants. Learn more about us at: http://christconnection.cc/ 

    Praying for strength and favor-Esther-Ep114

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 8:47


    An example of prayer from the book of Esther   Learn more about us at: http://christconnection.cc/ 

    How a mentor can help you-Tool Time -Ep 113

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 12:13


    In this episode we look at how a mentor can help you and how to go about getting one.  Learn more about us at: http://christconnection.cc/ 

    Finding strength when you are weary-Isaiah 40-Ep 112

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 12:58


    Sometimes we get tired as we look around at what looks like the enemy is winning. In this prayer time episode we can find new strength at we focus on God as we work through Isaiah 40:10-31 Learn more about us at: http://christconnection.cc/ 

    Prayer for Open Doors For You-Ep 111

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 11:18


    In this episode we pray through a simple outline by Dick Eastman that could create hours of conversation with God- Open Hands, Open Doors, Open Minds, Open Hearts, Open Heavens  Learn more about us at: www.christconnection.cc 

    Dr Meghan Musy-Deep Dive on The Book of Proverbs Ep 110

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 36:47


    Sometimes a little help with a book of the Bible can make all of the difference in the world. Proverbs has such wisdom for our lives so in this episode we are taking a deep dive to give us some tools to understand it better. Meghan Musy is the director of Competency-Based Theological Education at AGTS and an assistant professor of Old Testament.   Learn more about us at- http://christconnection.cc/ 

    Finding courage to take a stand-Ep 109

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 12:41


    Sometimes we feel like God is calling us to do something but we are the only ones. But what if just because you are the only doesn't mean that you shouldn't do it? In this episode we look at an example of this and how God brought about a victory because of it. Be encouraged.  www.christconnection.cc 

    Jennifer Dukes Lee-Lessons on un-hurrying your heart Ep 108

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 36:25


    Jennifer Dukes Lee lives on the fifth-generation Lee family farm in Iowa, where she and her husband are raising crops, pigs, and two beautiful humans. She writes books, loves queso, and enjoys singing too loudly to songs with great harmony. Once upon a time, she didn't believe in Jesus; now he's her CEO. Learn more about us at: http://christconnection.cc/ 

    Spiritual Secret of Hudson Taylor-Ep 107

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 13:44


    What were the secrets of the great missionary to China -Hudson Taylor. I recently listened to the audio book-Spiritual Secret of Hudson Taylor and wanted to bring you three of my take aways.  Show notes at - http://christconnection.cc/podcast/ 

    Little things that make a big difference-Ep 106

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 8:01


    Sometimes the small things make a big difference in where we end up spiritually. Make choices in the small difference to go after Jesus. Learn to leverage the small things to grow in your relationship with Jesus.  Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/ 

    Elaine Helms-Lessons from 30yrs of prayer ministry-Deep Dive Ep 105

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 42:11


    Elaine Helms, an award-winning author and inspirational speaker, is often called the prayer lady, by people, when speaking to local, national, and international groups. Show notes are available at http://christconnection.cc/podcast/ 

    Jodie Berndt- How to pray the Scripture-Errand Run-Ep 104

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 26:23


    Jodie Berndt is the author of several books, including the bestselling Praying the Scriptures series for Children, Teens, and Adult Children. A speaker and Bible teacher, Jodie has been featured on programs like Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, and a host of popular podcasts, and she has written for media outlets such as Fox News, Club31Women, and the Proverbs 31 Daily Devotional. Learn more about us at http://christconnection.cc/ 

    Kyle Strobel-Where Prayer Becomes Real-Errand Run -Ep 103

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 25:51


    "Prayer isn't a place for us to be good or right. It isn't a place for us to perform or prove our worth. It's a place for us to be honest, present, and known--a place for us to offer ourselves and receive God."- From the back cover  Kyle Strobel is assistant professor of spiritual theology and formation at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, and the coauthor of Where Prayer Becomes Real.   Learn more about us at www.christconnection.cc 

    Spiritual Lesson From a New Pair of Shoes Ep 102

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 11:06


    I got a new pair of shoes the other day and it got me thinking about the spiritual lesson that helps us in very difficult decisions, conversation and much more. Learn more about Christ Connection at www.christconnection.cc 

    How to Pray For Missionaries-Dave Jacob-Ep 101

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 24:59


    How can you pray for more missionaries and the missionaries that are already on the field. Our guest today shares with us how.  Since 2008, David P. Jacob has been an Assemblies of God missionary to a sensitive country in Northern Asia. He currently serves as the missionary in residence and chair of the intercultural studies department at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School in Ellendale, ND. David is the author of It’s Your Call: To a Missional or Missionary Life, has a Master of Arts degree in Missional Leadership, and is currently an Intercultural Studies PhD candidate.  Founder & Director at The Center for Missionary Mobilization and Retention He is also the host of the Missionary Mobilization Podcast

    Lessons from 100 episodes-Guest host-Ep 100

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 11:29


    Celebrate 100 episodes with us. Look what the Lord has done. With special guest host Samantha we have some fun talking about her favorite guests, lessons I have learned and people we would still like as guests.  Learn more about Christ Connection at www.christconnection.cc 

    Turning up your spiritual flame-Ep 99

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 8:21


    For this tool time episode we look at the practical way to fan into flame God's gift that is in you.  Sign up for a free video series on how to have an enjoyable prayer life at: www.christconnection.cc 

    Walter Harvey-Live Full and Die Empty-Errand Run Ep 98

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 25:13


    For many years Bishop Walter Harvey was the pastor of Parklawn Assembly in Milwaukee, WI. He continues to serve in an advisory role at Parklawn while also serving as CEO of Prism Economic Development Corporation and board president for the National Black Fellowship of the Assemblies of God. He speaks across the country and internationally using his humorous, practical, and powerful style to deliver messages of hope and transformation for individuals and communities. Show notes at www.christconnection.cc 

    Facing your impossible situation-Prayer Time-Exodus 14 Ep 97

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 10:38


    Do you feel surrounded on every side? Do you wonder why since you feel like you are being obedient to what God told you to do? Join me for a prayer time as we pray Exodus 14 as the Israelites face the Red Sea.  Learn more about us at: www.christconnection.cc 

    Gary Tyra - How to deal with the devil-Deep Dive Discussion -Ep 96

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 43:54


    In this practical discussion of spiritual warfare for everyone Dr. Tyra and I talk about things like-spiritual warfare as "endurance training," how the Christian can win at spiritual warfare, the devils strategy against you and much more.  Show notes are available at: www.christconnection.cc 

    How "Jesus is alive" impacts you-Tool Time-Episode 95

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 11:41


    This is a special Easter episode. Although most episodes are not time specific I wanted to share my passion as many Christians around the world are celebrating Jesus returning from the grave.  Learn more about Christ Connection at www.christconnection.cc 

    Lessons from an Unnamed Zookeeper-Jennie Senapatiratne-Errand Run Ep 94

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 15:52


    My wife Jennie is back. We have a discussion about her new book and other fun. Here is her official bio- She is the host of the podcast Real Life With Jennie which as of this recording has been downloaded in 40 US states and 25 countries. She is the author of the new hit book- Unnamed Zookeeper. She is a speaker, strategy specialist, pastors wife for over 20 years, mother of an exceptional child. Learn more about us at: http://christconnection.cc/ 

    Overcoming today's discouragement-Prayer Time-Ep 93

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 10:57


    Short prayer time based on Hebrews 6:13-20 to help you face the discouragement of today.  Learn more about Christ Connection at: http://christconnection.cc/ 

    Daniel Henderson-Strategic Renewal-91- Glorious Finish in a time of pastor failings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 40:15


    Can we last in a season of so many pastors failing? As a senior pastor for over two decades, Daniel Henderson brought prayer-based revitalization to numerous churches. Now, as the President of Strategic Renewal, Daniel is dedicating his full-time efforts to help congregations across the country and world experience renewal.  Learn More About Us At: http://christconnection.cc/ 

    You Are Not Alone Ep 91

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 8:41


    Feeling lonely and isolated. What would Jesus say to you? In this super short episode we look at His story.  Learn More about us at: http://christconnection.cc/ 

    David Curry-Open Doors-Praying For The Persecuted Church Ep 90

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 47:04


    Open Doors USA President and CEO David Curry advocates on behalf of those who are persecuted for their Christian faith. He provides leadership to Open Doors in its mission to strengthen and equip Christians who live under extreme restrictions, while encouraging these believers to remain strong in their faith.  Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/ 

    Engaging with your Bible-Renee Griffith-Grantham-Errand Run-Ep 89

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 26:31


    The Bible is more than meant to just be read-it should change your life. Are you really engaging with your Bible? Renee Griffith-Grantham is Communication and Content Strategist for the Bible Engagement Project and a licensed Assemblies of God minister. Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/ 

    Praying God's Best For Your Life -Philippians 1-Ep 88

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 11:36


    Join me for a short time of prayer for God's best for your life. Let Him lead you and guide you to experience new knowledge and depth of insight. Passage today is Philippians 1:3-11  Learn more about us at: http://christconnection.cc/

    Nicky Gumbel -Alpha-The Bible In One Year- Deep Dive-Ep 87

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 33:54


    Nicky Gumbel is Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB), a Church of England church in central London which holds 11 Sunday services on five sites. He is the pioneer of Alpha, an introduction to the Christian faith run by all the major Christian denominations in 169 countries. He is married to Pippa, and together they write a commentary on the Bible in One Year – www.bibleinoneyear.org Nicky also hosts the podcast ‘Leadership Conversations with Nicky Gumbel’.  Show notes at www.christconnection.cc

    Darryl Strawberry-Turn Your Season Around-Errand Run Episode Ep86

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 25:03


    His many accomplishments in the major leagues include four World Series titles, eight All-Star Game appearances, and a nomination to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004. He is the author of numerous books, including the New York Times bestseller, Straw: Finding My Way. In 2011 Darryl and Tracy founded Strawberry Ministries, and they use their global reach to restore the multitudes through spiritual and practical life applications. His latest book is -Turn Your Season Around-How God Transforms Your Life. Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/ 

    Praying God’s Love Over Your Life Romans 8 Ep 85

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 13:14


    Today we pray through Romans 8:18-39 and encourage ourselves with the love and plan of God.  Learn more about Kevin and Christ Connection at: http://christconnection.cc/ 

    Don't Give Up-Ten minute tool time-Ep 84

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 8:39


    An important encouragement against one of the main weapons of the enemy-discouragement. This short episode will hopefully give you strength to endure.  Learn more about us at: http://christconnection.cc/ 

    Jeff Reeter - Do Life Differently - Deep Dive Discussion-Ep 83

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 40:57


    Are you going to live life the way that God has called you to live or go through life by default? Are you willing to go after all He has with intentionality and self leadership? In this practical discussion with Jeff Reeter, author of Do Life Differently, we dive into what that can look like for you.  Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/ 

    Praying Psalm 84-An invitation to God's presence Ep 82

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 11:17


    As we enter a new year take 10 minutes and join us for a pray time to focus on what really matters.  Learn more about us at http://christconnection.cc/ 

    Setting yourself up for success in the next season-10 min tool time-Ep 81

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 9:31


    As we launch into a new season here is a simple 10 minute habit to get ready for all that God has for you in the days ahead.    Show notes at:  http://christconnection.cc/podcast/ 

    Bible Reading Made Fun-Tara Leigh Cobble-Deep Dive -Ep 80

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 49:06


    Listen to a fun (lots of laughing) with Tara Leigh Cobble as we talk about her journey from feeling like she "had" to read the Bible to "wanting" to read the Bible. Tara-Leigh Cobble is the creator and host of The Bible Recap podcast and the founder of D-Group, an international network of weekly discipleship and accountability groups. She also hosts a daily radio show called The God Shot.  Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/ 

    Natasha Miller-Praying What Jesus Says-Errand Run Episode-Ep79

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 31:03


    Praying the words of Jesus will give you a confidence as you pray. Natasha Miller of the Haggai Project has just released a book to help you with that-Praying What Jesus Says.  Show notes at http://christconnection.cc/podcast/ 

    How to pray for your children-10 minute tool time-Ep 78

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 8:18


    A 10 minute tool time that you can use to pray for your children, grandchildren or anyone else that you want to bless in prayer. Learn more about Christ Connection at: http://christconnection.cc/ 

    Prayer for Success Episode 77

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 13:28


    Join us as we spend a time in praying for your success. Step into God's plan for you.  Learn more about Christ Connection at: http://christconnection.cc/ 

    Gary Thomas- Sacred Pathways- 9 ways to connect with God -Deep Dive Discussion Ep 76

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 54:22


    In this Deep Dive Discussion I talk with Gary Thomas about his updated and expanded book Sacred Pathways-Nine Ways To Connect With God. Gary is the author of 19 books including Sacred Marriage and When to Walk Away  Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/ 

    John Bevere-Multiply your God given potential-Errand Run-Ep 75

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 25:18


    John Bevere is an international speaker and best-selling author. He and his wife Lisa are the founders of Messenger International. We talk about his new book X--How to Multiply Your God Given Potential Show notes are available at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/ 

    Eddie Taylor-Experiencing Joy in Difficult Seasons-Errand Run Ep 74

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 27:51


    In this Errand Run Episode I have Eddie Taylor of the Taylor Ministry Group. A wide ranging conversation to help you on your walk with Jesus.  http://christconnection.cc/podcast/ 

    An example of applying an episode of a podcast to your life Ep 73

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 14:33


    In this episode I share about an exciting next step we are taking as a ministry. It may seem like a surprising twist on how to apply the lessons of the last episode. Show notes at http://christconnection.cc/podcast/ 

    George Muller-Man of Faith-Deep Dive Discussion w/Albert Lemmons Ep 72

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 55:44


    George Muller was a man who fed 1000s of orphans through turning to God in prayer. Listen to this discussion of his story to inspire your faith.  Show notes at http://christconnection.cc/podcast/ 

    Nate Ruch-Growing in prayer through life-Errand Run- Ep 71

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 36:16


    Dr. Nate Ruch is the lead pastor of Emmanuel Christian Center, a multi-ethnic and multi-generational church gathering at several locations every week. Prior to leading Emmanuel, he served for ten years as vice president of North Central University. But for our purposes he is the lead pastor of my home church.    Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/ 

    The Powerful Grace You Need Today-10 min tool time-Ep 70

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 8:11


    The goal of these tool time episodes is to in under 10 minutes give you a tool, tactic, title or thought to help take the next step with Jesus. Todays thought is to help you take a weight off your shoulders and replace it with a dump truck full of goodness.  Learn more about us at: http://christconnection.cc/ 

    Prayer for Provision -Episode 69

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 14:27


    For todays prayer time we pray through the story of Jesus feeding the 5000 in Mark 6:35-44. May it be an encouragement that God can provide what you need.  Learn more about the ministry at: http://christconnection.cc/  

    Jamie Grace-Finding Quiet-Errand Run Interview- Ep 68

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 26:31


    Grammy-nominated artist Jamie Grace opens up about her lifelong journey with mental illness/anxiety and finding quiet in this experimental errand run episode.  Show notes at: http://christconnection.cc/podcast/ 

    10 min tool time-Jesus' plan for unlimited talking with God Ep 67

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 8:35


    In this episode we begin to look at Jesus' amazing on prayer and how to practically use it in your everyday life. We start this episode with His simple phrase-Lead us not into temptation.  Learn more about us at: http://christconnection.cc/

    An Experience in the Throne Room of Heaven-Revelation 4 - Ep 66

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 11:43


    Prayer times have the potential to be some of the most powerful moments of our life. In this prayer time we get just a glimpse of what heaven could be like.  Please subscribe, rate, review and share it with a friend Learn more about our ministry at: http://christconnection.cc/ 

    10 min tool time-How to capture what God is saying Ep 65

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 10:04


    We continue our series of experimental episodes with a 10 minute episode on how Kevin captures what God is saying in his life.    Show notes at http://christconnection.cc/podcast/  Connect with us on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ChristConnection  Connection on Twitter -https://twitter.com/enjoyingprayer 

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