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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- 193Being C WorthyIn this episode The Creative Connection, Ed and Lisa Young discuss the necessity of finding a true anchor in Jesus Christ amidst life's storms, emphasizing that only He can provide the stability, hope, and grace needed to navigate through pain and challenges.
- 194Real FansIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the concept of being a real fan, not just in sports but in our spiritual lives, urging us to examine whether we are full-on, fanatical followers of Christ or merely fair-weather fans. He draws parallels between enthusiastic sports fandom and devout Christian worship, encouraging us to not waste our worship on anything less than God.
- 195Field of FaithIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young draws an analogy between football rankings and God's perspective on our spiritual maturity, emphasizing the need for personal growth and active participation in faith beyond mere spectating.
- 196The Quarterback QuestionIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young emphasizes the importance of making Jesus the "quarterback" of our lives, urging us to trust in His leadership rather than trying to lead ourselves, as only through submitting to Christ can we find true success and fulfillment.
- 197Real FansIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young challenges listeners to examine whether they are truly enthusiastic followers of Jesus, likening real faith to being a devoted fan—emotional, faithful, informed, and promotional—just as fans are dedicated to their favorite sports teams.
- 198The HuddleIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses the metaphor of football to illustrate how Jesus is our ultimate quarterback, guiding us with authority and calling us to "huddle" together in church, then to go out into the world to make disciples, baptize, and teach, emphasizing that we must not merely stay in the huddle but act on His instructions.
- 199Interview With Tim TebowIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young sits down with Tim Tebow who shares his personal testimony of faith, emphasizing the importance of accepting Jesus Christ through the greatest exchange—where Jesus takes our sin and gives us righteousness—while encouraging others to view people through the lens of the cross and live with purpose for eternal rewards.
- 200God, Family, FootballIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young sits down with Denny Duron who shares his journey of faith, blending his experiences as a pastor, football player, and coach, emphasizing how God uses all aspects of life—family, sports, and profession—for His glory and the transformation of lives.
- 201Self-UnawareIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young challenges the notion of self-awareness by exploring common behaviors and attitudes that reveal a lack of genuine self-knowledge, urging his audience to confront their own self-unawareness through the lens of spiritual growth and dependence on God's sovereignty.
- 202The Writing On The WallIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young reflects on self-awareness and spiritual insight, sharing personal grief over his mother's passing and using the story of Belshazzar from Daniel 5 to illustrate the dangers of living without awareness of God's sovereignty and one's own spiritual state.
- 203Decisions, DecisionsIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young discusses the impact of decision-making on our lives, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and discernment through the biblical story of Daniel and King Darius in Daniel 6, highlighting how our choices define us and the necessity of aligning with God's wisdom to lead effectively.
- 204ResolvedIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young underscores the importance of self-awareness in positioning oneself in life, using the biblical example of Daniel to illustrate how true self-awareness and blessing come from an intimate knowledge of God.
- 205The Towns of IsraelIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young reflects on the significance of three key towns in Jesus' life—Bethlehem, Nazareth, and Jerusalem—symbolizing His birth, life, and death, while urging listeners to accept Jesus' sacrifice for their sins and receive eternal life.
- 206The Fan - Part 1In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young emphasizes that being a true fan—defined as an enthusiastic follower—of Jesus involves the same passion, loyalty, and commitment that people often show toward sports teams, urging believers to channel that energy into their relationship with God.
- 207The Fan - Part 2In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young challenges the congregation to be "real fans" of God by committing fully to their faith, being informed, generational, vocal, and faithful in their walk with Christ, just as they might be enthusiastic and dedicated fans of sports teams.
- 208PeaceIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Pastor Ed Young explores the multifaceted concept of peace, emphasizing its spiritual dimension and our need for reconciliation with God to experience true peace, rather than the superficial peace often depicted in society.
- 209The Middle FingerIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Pastor Ed Young discusses the cultural and personal significance of the middle finger gesture, using it as a metaphor to explore deeper issues of profanity and heart condition in a spiritual context.
- 210The Greatest Show on EarthIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Pastor Ed Young discusses the challenges and dynamics of family life, likening it to a circus where various roles and responsibilities must be managed effectively. He emphasizes the potential for a family to function harmonically under the guidance of Christian principles, with Jesus as the "ringmaster" who directs and enhances family interactions.
- 211Gone GabrielIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses the story of a man named Gabriel as a metaphor to emphasize how rebellion against authority—whether in the workplace, home, or spiritually—leads to chaos, illustrating that true protection and purpose are found in submitting to God’s authority.
- 212Get Under ItIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young emphasizes the importance of submitting to God's authority, using the story of Saul and David to illustrate how rebellion against divine authority leads to personal failure, while obedience and humility bring about God's protection and blessings.
- 213The 'S' WordIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young emphasizes the importance of authority and submission in marriage, teaching that husbands are called to lead with sacrificial love like Christ, while wives are to submit as to the Lord, both under God's authority.
- 214Love LetterIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young emphasizes the importance of living under God's authority, likening the Bible to a love letter, a light, and nourishment, while urging listeners to obey God's word for guidance, protection, and fulfillment in life.
- 215Where History Was MadeIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young reflects on the significance of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing the transformative teachings of Matthew 5-7, including living out Christian values, fulfilling the law, and following the narrow path of true faith.
- 216Leaving For GoodIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young discusses the pervasive issue of lust, comparing it to a mental and emotional "Lust Vegas," and encourages his audience to leave behind destructive sexual behaviors by aligning their desires with God's will and developing strategies for sexual purity.
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