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Have you ever thought about the Bible being funny? Parts of it absolutely are! Proverbs 26:13-15 is a great example: Pastor Dan shares how passage is full of satire, and designed to make you think about the opportunities you miss out on when you continually make excuses.

"Is it just a phase?" "Is this relationship toxic?" "Should I continue to forgive them, or is it time to move on?" If you've ever asked yourself any of those questions, you do not want to miss the wisdom found in Proverbs chapter number 1! Pastor Dan breaks down the three types of fools in your life and what to do with each.

In 2017, everyone is outraged. From politics to social issues to personal conflicts, it seems like the tension has risen and civility has disappeared. But there is a surprisingly straightforward way to change the tone of our culture; all we need to do is change the tone of our conversations. This week, pastor Dan breaks down a path forward in your personal relationships and in our national difficulties from Proverbs 18:2 - "A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but delights in airing their own opinions."

The world is full of smart people making dumb decisions. Why is that? Proverbs 27:12 gives us the answer. If you or someone you know is stuck in a cycle of mistakes and regret, pastor Dan breaks down how God's wisdom has the power to set us free! --- The Connect Calgary Podcast is a ministry of Connect Church in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. we exist to help people just like you to find "Life Overflowing" through Jesus! --- Visit us online at www.ConnectCalgary.ca

You don't have to be a pastor or scholar to understand the Bible. In fact, a few simple principles will make the Bible so exciting, you will actually want to carve time out of your busy schedule to read the Scripture. Join us for this week's podcast as pastor Dan breaks down the basics of the Bible.

Raise your hand if you'd like a little more free time in your calendar. We all would! And while free time is good, Jesus offers you something even better: Freedom. Join us for this week's podcast to discover how spiritual freedom trumps scheduled free time in every way!

Regular rest is a part of God's plan for you to live at a sane and sustainable pace. The problem is that we are **really bad** at resting! This week's podcast is devoted to helping you find the physical, emotional and spiritual rest you desperately need.

Friend: "How have you been?" You: "SOOO BUSY!!!" --- Is there even another way to answer that question? There is! In this week's podcast, we show how the answer to your overworked, overextended life is found in Jesus.

Understanding what the Bible teaches about the afterlife can be an eye-opening experience. But, if we aren't careful, we can become so focused on the hereafter that we lose sight of the opportunities God gives us in the here and now. Join us for the final week of our Afterlife series to see how Jesus connects this life with the life to come.

Red devils and pitchforks? Burning sulfur and flames? Popular conceptions of hell range from cartoonish to terrifying. What does the Bible really say? How could a loving God also allow a place like hell? Pastor Dan answers all of those questions and more in this week's message!

You've probably seen heaven pictured as a place in the clouds where people float around all day playing harps. But is that really what God has in store for us? Or does God offer an eternity that's far better? Join us for week 2 of our series, "Afterlife" and discover a Heaven worth going to.

Everybody wonders what happens when we die, but most of us have come to believe it's impossible to know until we get there. If that's true, why did Jesus spend so much time talking about the afterlife? Maybe it isn't supposed to be a mystery - maybe God has already revealed to us everything we wish we knew. Join us for the first week of our "Afterlife" series as Pastor Dan explains more!

Jesus is the hope of the world - we firmly believe that. But do we live it? Jon Las, pastor of Mosaic Church in Lloydminster, Alberta challenges us to see our role in making Jesus famous in our city!

Filled with cheesy acting and suspect theology, The Shack was not well-received inside (or outside) of the church. But despite all of its theological and artistic issues, the film asks a question we all wrestle with: Why would a good God allow so much suffering? Join us for the final installment of "At The Movies" as we seek a Biblical response to life's pain.

Mad Max is a movie franchise known for-over-the top action set within a post-apocalyptic wasteland. And yet, these movies have some surprisingly spiritual themes. What can they teach us about our world at large, and our lives in particular? How do they reflect (and deny) the story of Scripture? Join us for week 3 of our "God At The Movies" series to find out!

Why do people treat each other so badly? From bullying to systemic racism, there is no shortage of mistreatment in our world. Using the Disney movie Zootopia to surface our problem, and the gospel to provide a solution, week two of our At The Movies series will challenge and motivate you to change the way you relate to people!

What do you have in common with a lost astronaut and a wandering sheep? Pastor Dan breaks down our need for rescue using Luke 15 and the sci-fi movie, "The Martian" in our first installment of "At The Movies." --- Note that due to copyright issues, we cannot broadcast the movie clips used during Sunday's service. However, we believe this message will be helpful whether you have seen The Martian or not. Plus, it gives you a good reason to kick back on the couch this week and watch the movie. If anybody asks, tell them it's your church homework!

Our culture tells us manhood is defined by authority and accomplishment, unintentionally leading to fathers who are angry and absent. Jesus offers a new vision of manhood, defined by service and sacrifice. Join us for this special Father's Day message!

Why is going to church the highlight of some people's week, while others fail to see the benefit of attending a weekend service at all? Pastor Dan offers a simple and profound answer in this week's message!

If you have ever been rescued from danger or death, you know how greatly it changes your perspective on life. In this week's message, Joshua MacDonald breaks down Psalm 18, which describes our rescue at God's hand. How will you respond to the second chances God has given you?