The Creative Connection With Ed Young
The Creative Connection with Ed Young is a national daily radio show combining faith with everyday life. Every episode is filled with practical wisdom and biblical insights to strengthen listeners' understanding and relationship with Jesus.
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- 265One PrayerIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young emphasizes the urgency of living with an eternal perspective by recognizing the narrow path to life through Jesus and understanding that our choices on earth determine our eternal destiny.
- 266Candy Cane Christmas - Part 1In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses candy metaphors to creatively illustrate the sweetness of Jesus’ message, challenging listeners to "taste and see" the goodness of the Lord through faith, generosity, and seeking a personal relationship with Him.
- 267Candy Cane Christmas - Part 2In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses the candy cane as a symbol to explain the core message of Christmas, illustrating humanity's sinfulness, Jesus as the Good Shepherd, and the redemption through His sacrifice, ultimately encouraging the audience to "taste and see" the goodness of God.
- 268Preparing The WayIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young emphasizes the dual focus of Advent as a time to prepare for the celebration of Jesus' incarnation and anticipate His second coming, urging believers to live with responsibility, accountability, and readiness for Christ's return.
- 269Why Her?In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the story of Mary, emphasizing her humility, availability, and willingness to be used by God as qualities that demonstrate how God can work through ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary purposes.
- 270The Sheperd's StoryIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young vividly recounts the story of the shepherds on the first Christmas, emphasizing their humble status and the profound message they received from angels, showing how this narrative illustrates the accessibility and universality of the gospel.
- 271The Story Of God's GloryIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses the metaphor of life as a movie directed by God to explore the themes of divine glory, the meaning of life, and the significance of Christmas, encouraging listeners to reflect God's glory in their own lives.
- 272Christmas NewsIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young discusses the contrast between the bad news of life's challenges and the good news of Christmas, emphasizing that despite hardships, the birth of Jesus as a savior brings hope and redemption to all.
- 273The Distance DilemmaIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young discusses the physical and emotional distances people experience during the Christmas season, emphasizing how these distances reflect deeper spiritual and relational separations that can be bridged through the story of Christmas and the embodiment of Jesus as Immanuel, God with us.
- 274The Christmas TreeIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the symbolism of the Christmas tree, using it as a metaphor to illustrate the transformative power of Christ and the journey of personal and spiritual growth.
- 275A Christmas From HellIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young reflects on the chaos and lessons of a particularly tumultuous Christmas, illustrating how sin separates but God's love and forgiveness can initiate healing and reconciliation.
- 276IdentityIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young encourages believers to move beyond individual New Year's resolutions and embrace a communal spiritual revolution, highlighting that our identity is anchored in the Trinity and this understanding fosters unity and transformation.
- 277CapacityIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young draws a parallel between the game of football and the Christian life, emphasizing that both are games of inches, and urges believers to move their knowledge of faith from their heads to their hearts to truly live out their identity in Christ.
- 278SecurityIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young challenges the notion of superficial Christian identity, emphasizing that true Christian security is rooted deeply in understanding and living out the transformative grace and mercy offered through Christ.
- 279PeaceIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young discusses the profound concept of peace, linking it to spiritual and interpersonal relationships, and emphasizing the peace of God that comes from being reconciled with Him through Jesus Christ.
- 280Three W'sIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young and Dr. Ben Young explore the core mission of Christianity, exploring the Three Ws: Worship, Walk, and Win. In this enlightening video, they explore what it means to worship Christ, walk with Christ, and win others to Christ through powerful biblical scriptures.
- 281The Shame GameIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young discusses the destructive nature of shame, distinguishing it from guilt, and encourages the path of repentance and vulnerability as means to embrace God's redemptive promise of 'shame off you' through forgiveness and forgetting of sins.
- 282The Sandstorm Of ShameIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young discusses the "sandstorm of shame" and how it can obscure our vision and hinder our lives, emphasizing the need for repentance and God's transformative power in removing shame and leading us towards a life of freedom and purpose.
- 283Developing The Subtle Art Of ShamingIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the unconventional topic of increasing shame, using the biblical character Saul as an example, to ultimately teach how to recognize and overcome the drivers of shame in our lives.
- 284Leashed UpIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young illustrates the need to release the burden of shame and embrace forgiveness, likening it to a dog unleashed from the weight of dragging a bench, which symbolizes the chaos and damage caused by carrying unresolved shame and unforgiveness in our lives.
- 285Unleashing UnforgivenessIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the complex emotions of shame and guilt, sharing personal experiences and encouraging forgiveness as the path to healing and freedom.
- 286Two FuneralsIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young compares the biblical stories of the rich young ruler and blind Bartimaeus to emphasize the importance of seizing opportunities to follow Jesus wholeheartedly and prioritizing spiritual wealth over material possessions.
- 287Interview With Dr. PhilIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Pastor Ed Young sits down with Dr Phil McGraw for a candid discussion on faith, family, and the future of America. Dr. Phil shares his insights on the challenges facing our nation, the impact of technology on our youth, and the crucial role of the church in building strong communities.
- 288What The Church Is Going On?In this episode of The Creative Connection, Pastors Ed and Lisa Young address the current state of the church. They emphasize the importance of holiness and purity, reminding us that as followers of Christ, we are called to emulate Jesus in our daily lives. Their message serves as a powerful reminder that our actions and choices should reflect our commitment to living a Christ-like life.
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