Connexion http://connexiononline.org Striving to be know the gospel of Jesus Christ more fully, live it authentically and spread it widely. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:13:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 en ©Dan Waugh 2003-2006 dan@connexiononline.org (Dan Waugh) dan@connexiononline.org 1440 Christian, college, Bloomington, Connexion, ECC, Jesus, Culture Connexion on the go! Updated automatically each week, straight from us to your iPod (Mac or PC). Connexion on the go! Updated automatically each week, straight from us to your iPod (Mac or PC). Dan Waugh Dan Waugh dan@connexiononline.org No no http://connexiononline.org/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/connexionpodcast-small.jpg Connexion http://connexiononline.org 144 144 ©Dan Waugh 2003-2006Christian, college, Bloomington, Connexion, ECC, Jesus, CultureReligion & Spirituality/Christianity How to Study Your Bible, Summer Connexion 6.28.09 http://connexiononline.org/2009/06/30/how-to-study-your-bible-summer-connexion-62809/ http://connexiononline.org/2009/06/30/how-to-study-your-bible-summer-connexion-62809/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:13:19 +0000 Dan Waugh Podcasts http://connexiononline.org/2009/06/30/how-to-study-your-bible-summer-connexion-62809/ podcastIf God speaks to us through the Bible, how do we go about hearing him speak? Is it just a matter of reading a lot and hopefully it will happen? Is there a science to reading the Bible? Listen to Joel Niese talk about how to read your Bible and get the most out of it. (If you’re interested, Joel is willing to send the handouts with the questions he uses to anyone - just ask!)

]]> http://connexiononline.org/2009/06/30/how-to-study-your-bible-summer-connexion-62809/feed/ 33:54 If God speaks to us through the Bible, how do we go about hearing him speak? Is it just a matter of reading a lot ... If God speaks to us through the Bible, how do we go about hearing him speak? Is it just a matter of reading a lot and hopefully it will happen? Is there a science to reading the Bible? Listen to Joel Niese talk about how to read your Bible and get the most out of it. (If you're interested, Joel is willing to send the handouts with the questions he uses to anyone - just ask!) Podcasts Dan Waugh no No God must Speak! Summer Connexion, 6.21.09 http://connexiononline.org/2009/06/22/god-must-speak-summer-connexion-62109/ http://connexiononline.org/2009/06/22/god-must-speak-summer-connexion-62109/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:29:47 +0000 Scott Andreas Podcasts http://connexiononline.org/2009/06/22/god-must-speak-summer-connexion-62109/ podcastThis week, as we continue thinking about what it means to be a disciple of Christ, we are considering the importance of the Word of God. Listen to Dan outline two reasons why the word is essential to the Christian life - from it’s very beginning on through to maturity. Here’s some questions to consider after listening:

  1. If there was no religion section in the bookstore and you had to put the Bible on the shelf, which section would you put it in?
  2. What parts of the Bible do you find the easiest to relate to? Why?
  3. What parts of the Bible do you find the hardest to read and understand? Which seem the most irrelevant? Why?
  4. Does understanding that the whole of the Bible is God telling you about himself change how you might approach those hard parts?
  5. When we haven’t eaten any food for a while, our bodies tell us we are hungry and need to be fed. Are their similar signs that tell us we need to feed ourselves spiritually on the Word? How can we be more attune to these sign?
]]> http://connexiononline.org/2009/06/22/god-must-speak-summer-connexion-62109/feed/ 21:24 This week, as we continue thinking about what it means to be a disciple of Christ, we are considering the importance of the Word of ... This week, as we continue thinking about what it means to be a disciple of Christ, we are considering the importance of the Word of God. Listen to Dan outline two reasons why the word is essential to the Christian life - from it's very beginning on through to maturity. Here's some questions to consider after listening: If there was no religion section in the bookstore and you had to put the Bible on the shelf, which section would you put it in? What parts of the Bible do you find the easiest to relate to? Why? What parts of the Bible do you find the hardest to read and understand? Which seem the most irrelevant? Why? Does understanding that the whole of the Bible is God telling you about himself change how you might approach those hard parts? When we haven’t eaten any food for a while, our bodies tell us we are hungry and need to be fed. Are their similar signs that tell us we need to feed ourselves spiritually on the Word? How can we be more attune to these sign? Podcasts Dan Waugh no No worship comes first, summer connexion 6.14.09 http://connexiononline.org/2009/06/15/worship-comes-first-summer-connexion-71409/ http://connexiononline.org/2009/06/15/worship-comes-first-summer-connexion-71409/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:17:29 +0000 Dan Waugh Podcasts http://connexiononline.org/2009/06/15/worship-comes-first-summer-connexion-71409/ podcastWorship isn’t often a topic we include in our conversations on discipleship. We should. It’s a transforming act by which God shapes us to be more like him. Listen to Dan speak about what worship is, why we should do it and what happens when we worship.

]]> http://connexiononline.org/2009/06/15/worship-comes-first-summer-connexion-71409/feed/ 24:04 Worship isn't often a topic we include in our conversations on discipleship. We should. It's a transforming act by which God shapes us to be ... Worship isn't often a topic we include in our conversations on discipleship. We should. It's a transforming act by which God shapes us to be more like him. Listen to Dan speak about what worship is, why we should do it and what happens when we worship. Podcasts Dan Waugh no No Discipeship is not…, SummerConnexion 6.7.09 http://connexiononline.org/2009/06/11/discipeship-is-not-summerconnexion-6709/ http://connexiononline.org/2009/06/11/discipeship-is-not-summerconnexion-6709/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:04:50 +0000 Dan Waugh Podcasts http://connexiononline.org/2009/06/11/discipeship-is-not-summerconnexion-6709/ podcastOur ideas about discipleship are often shaped by our church culture and not always shaped by the Bible itself. Listen to Bob, Dan and Joel share their thoughts on what discipleship is and what it’s not. Also, listen up for an important announcement regarding some changes to Connexion that we think you’ll be excited about (we really are)!

]]> http://connexiononline.org/2009/06/11/discipeship-is-not-summerconnexion-6709/feed/ 38:35 Our ideas about discipleship are often shaped by our church culture and not always shaped by the Bible itself. Listen to Bob, Dan and Joel ... Our ideas about discipleship are often shaped by our church culture and not always shaped by the Bible itself. Listen to Bob, Dan and Joel share their thoughts on what discipleship is and what it's not. Also, listen up for an important announcement regarding some changes to Connexion that we think you'll be excited about (we really are)! Podcasts Dan Waugh no No Summer ConneXion Kickoff - Christians are Disciples http://connexiononline.org/2009/06/01/summer-connexion-kickoff-christians-are-disciples/ http://connexiononline.org/2009/06/01/summer-connexion-kickoff-christians-are-disciples/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:14:45 +0000 Dan Waugh Podcasts http://connexiononline.org/2009/06/01/summer-connexion-kickoff-christians-are-disciples/ podcastWe got the summer off to a great start last night. The summer teaching series is about discipleship - what it is, what it isn’t, etc. We began thinking about what it means to be a disciple. Listen to message and find take the time afterward to think through or talk with a friend about the discussion questions.

Discussion Questions:

1. If someone believed the myth that you could be a Christian and not a disciple, what symptoms would you expect to see?

2. To what degree to you see these symptoms in your own life?

3. Of the three elements of being a disciple discussed (knowing/believing, doing, being) which do you need to grow in the most (knowing of course we all need to grow in all three areas)?

4. What practical steps can you take to facilitate growth in that area over the next three months?

]]> http://connexiononline.org/2009/06/01/summer-connexion-kickoff-christians-are-disciples/feed/ 33:47 We got the summer off to a great start last night. The summer teaching series is about discipleship - what it is, what it isn't, ... We got the summer off to a great start last night. The summer teaching series is about discipleship - what it is, what it isn't, etc. We began thinking about what it means to be a disciple. Listen to message and find take the time afterward to think through or talk with a friend about the discussion questions. Discussion Questions: 1. If someone believed the myth that you could be a Christian and not a disciple, what symptoms would you expect to see? 2. To what degree to you see these symptoms in your own life? 3. Of the three elements of being a disciple discussed (knowing/believing, doing, being) which do you need to grow in the most (knowing of course we all need to grow in all three areas)? 4. What practical steps can you take to facilitate growth in that area over the next three months? Podcasts Dan Waugh no No How do I cope with the stress?, Connexion 4.26.09 http://connexiononline.org/2009/05/08/how-do-i-cope-with-the-stress-connexion-42609/ http://connexiononline.org/2009/05/08/how-do-i-cope-with-the-stress-connexion-42609/#comments Fri, 08 May 2009 19:11:57 +0000 Dan Waugh Podcasts http://connexiononline.org/2009/05/08/how-do-i-cope-with-the-stress-connexion-42609/ podcastWell, I finally figured out why the website wasn’t allowing me to post the podcast. Sorry this is two weeks late, but it’s still relevant (even though finals are all done with)!  Listen to pastor Bob Whitaker speak about coping the the stresses of life from Philippians 4.

]]> http://connexiononline.org/2009/05/08/how-do-i-cope-with-the-stress-connexion-42609/feed/ 34:59 Well, I finally figured out why the website wasn't allowing me to post the podcast. Sorry this is two weeks late, but it's still relevant ... Well, I finally figured out why the website wasn't allowing me to post the podcast. Sorry this is two weeks late, but it's still relevant (even though finals are all done with)!  Listen to pastor Bob Whitaker speak about coping the the stresses of life from Philippians 4. Podcasts Dan Waugh no No Summer Connexion Kicks Off http://connexiononline.org/2009/05/08/summer-connexion-kicks-off/ http://connexiononline.org/2009/05/08/summer-connexion-kicks-off/#comments Fri, 08 May 2009 13:49:33 +0000 Dan Waugh About Connexion http://connexiononline.org/2009/05/08/summer-connexion-kicks-off/ asterisk.gifAround for the summer? So are we and we’re excited to get Summer ConneXion kicked off on May 31st @ 8pm (notice the time difference). If you’ve been around over a summer before, you know what a great time it is. If not, come check out what’s going on. We’ll spend time together in worship, in prayer. There’s some teaching and then discussion. Oh, and Steak and Shake afterwards! The summer theme is “Following Jesus: what is discipleship all about”. I’m sure there will be several ’social’ events on top of the regular Sunday night thing, so keep your eyes open for those. Also, if you’d like to be on the summer email list and get regular updates, just drop us a line and let us know (dan@connexiononline.org).

Hope to see you May 31.

]]> http://connexiononline.org/2009/05/08/summer-connexion-kicks-off/feed/ Around for the summer? So are we and we're excited to get Summer ConneXion kicked off on May 31st @ 8pm (notice the time difference). ... Around for the summer? So are we and we're excited to get Summer ConneXion kicked off on May 31st @ 8pm (notice the time difference). If you've been around over a summer before, you know what a great time it is. If not, come check out what's going on. We'll spend time together in worship, in prayer. There's some teaching and then discussion. Oh, and Steak and Shake afterwards! The summer theme is "Following Jesus: what is discipleship all about". I'm sure there will be several 'social' events on top of the regular Sunday night thing, so keep your eyes open for those. Also, if you'd like to be on the summer email list and get regular updates, just drop us a line and let us know (dan@connexiononline.org). Hope to see you May 31. About Connexion Dan Waugh no No How Do I Choose a Career?, 4.05.09 http://connexiononline.org/2009/04/08/how-do-i-choose-a-career-40509/ http://connexiononline.org/2009/04/08/how-do-i-choose-a-career-40509/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:26:12 +0000 Scott Andreas Podcasts http://connexiononline.org/2009/04/08/how-do-i-choose-a-career-40509/ podcastHow do we go about choosing a career path? How do we discern God’s will in this regard? What does it mean to be ‘called’? Do we all have a calling? Do I have a specific calling? These are some of the questions pastor John Mangrum helps us think through in his message from Sunday night. In the message John recommended quite a few books/resources. Here they are:

  • Courage and Calling, by Gordon Smith
  • Decision Making and the Will of God, by Gary Friesen
  • To Be Told, by Dan Allender
  • The Call, by Os Guinness
  • Talent Discovery Guide @ www.idakgroup.com/tdg
]]> http://connexiononline.org/2009/04/08/how-do-i-choose-a-career-40509/feed/ 41:52 How do we go about choosing a career path? How do we discern God's will in this regard? What does it mean to be 'called'? ... How do we go about choosing a career path? How do we discern God's will in this regard? What does it mean to be 'called'? Do we all have a calling? Do I have a specific calling? These are some of the questions pastor John Mangrum helps us think through in his message from Sunday night. In the message John recommended quite a few books/resources. Here they are: Courage and Calling, by Gordon Smith Decision Making and the Will of God, by Gary Friesen To Be Told, by Dan Allender The Call, by Os Guinness Talent Discovery Guide @ www.idakgroup.com/tdg Podcasts Dan Waugh no No Why do I still Struggle with Sin?, Connexion 3.29.09 http://connexiononline.org/2009/03/31/why-do-i-still-struggle-with-sin-connexion-32909/ http://connexiononline.org/2009/03/31/why-do-i-still-struggle-with-sin-connexion-32909/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:29:11 +0000 Scott Andreas Podcasts http://connexiononline.org/2009/03/31/why-do-i-still-struggle-with-sin-connexion-32909/ podcastHas anyone not asked that question? As Christians we don’t want to sin, but we still do. Why? Listen to college pastor Dan Waugh explain why we still struggle with sin even as mature believers.

]]> http://connexiononline.org/2009/03/31/why-do-i-still-struggle-with-sin-connexion-32909/feed/ 35:37 Has anyone not asked that question? As Christians we don't want to sin, but we still do. Why? Listen to college pastor Dan Waugh explain ... Has anyone not asked that question? As Christians we don't want to sin, but we still do. Why? Listen to college pastor Dan Waugh explain why we still struggle with sin even as mature believers. Podcasts Dan Waugh no No Does God Care If I Have Beer?, Connexion 3.8.09 http://connexiononline.org/2009/03/12/does-god-care-if-i-have-beer-connexion-3809/ http://connexiononline.org/2009/03/12/does-god-care-if-i-have-beer-connexion-3809/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:50:45 +0000 Scott Andreas Podcasts http://connexiononline.org/2009/03/12/does-god-care-if-i-have-beer-connexion-3809/ podcastDoes God care if I drink? We’ll, there a lot of issues wrapped up in that simple question. Listen to college pastor Dan Waugh explain what the Bible says about drinking and other matters of Christian liberty. (the video shown at the beginning of the message can be seen here).

]]> http://connexiononline.org/2009/03/12/does-god-care-if-i-have-beer-connexion-3809/feed/ 38:52 Does God care if I drink? We'll, there a lot of issues wrapped up in that simple question. Listen to college pastor Dan Waugh explain ... Does God care if I drink? We'll, there a lot of issues wrapped up in that simple question. Listen to college pastor Dan Waugh explain what the Bible says about drinking and other matters of Christian liberty. (the video shown at the beginning of the message can be seen here). Podcasts Dan Waugh no No Dan WaughnonadultConnexion on the go! Updated automatically each week, straight from us to your iPod (Mac or PC).