The Gathering Podcast: Recent Episodes
Connections Church
At Connections Church, our mission is to “Build Relationships as we Build Gods Kingdom”. Listen to people in the community of the Northwest Suburbs of Minneapolis as they talk about how they’ve lived that statement out.
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them” Matthew 18:20
Will Valiant shares his experiences with finding God without distraction, and how that can practically be applied to our ever so busy lives. Hear what he’s learned from connecting with God through stillness and community!
SheyAnne Gust gives her testimony, talks about baptism, and how one friend following Gods prompting changed her entire life.
Anna VanGilst talks about trusting the Lord, homeschooling, and encouragement to women in the church.
Trevor Betzler talks about how he came to faith, and the impact our influence has on others.
Kids Director Angi Sweet gives us insight on kids ministry, and why it’s important in the body of the church. Hear about both misconceptions and reality of ministering children!
Associate Pastor Jonathon VanGilst tells us about his experience as a child, pastor, and even Caribou barista! Hear how he’s grown in faith, and followed Gods calling to him.
In today’s podcast, Maddy sits down with Sydney Kress for a fun conversation. The conservation includes Sydney’s story of being adopted from Nepal, how she came to faith in Jesus, where God has her today and so much more.
Best selling author Thom Rainer reminds us that, "God's plan A to reach the world for Christ is the local church and there is no plan B". In this week's podcast Tavis and Beth Charles share how the local church has helped them continue to take one more step closer to Jesus.
You are never more like Christ than when you serve is a common reminder we share around Connections Church. Just as important is the statement you are never more like Christ than when you give. Giving is at the very core of what God has done for us (He gave His one and only son, John 3:16).
God calls us to reflect Him in every way including how we give. In this week's podcast you will hear a story of a couple's journey down an unexpected path in which they have been able to serve and give to others in a supernatural way.
Be encouraged that God calls all of us to serve and to give, but He does not call us all to do this in the same manner.
Pastor Ray sits down with Matthew Tingblad for a encouraging conversation. Learn about Matthew, his faith journey and what he is up to now!
Aaron was an intern at Connections Church for 14 months and now him and his wife, Kayla, are preparing for their next steps in ministry! We love Aaron and Kayla.
Pastor Ray sits down with David Nelms, who is the Founder and President of The Timothy Initiative.
Michael & David sit down with Pastor a Ray to share their hearts and perspective on the recent events taken place in Minneapolis.
As Pastor Ray is traveling down to the Dominican Republic, he makes a special stop in Florida to visit with a good friend, Scott.
As we begin the year 2020, Pastor Ray Fritz and Bix Nauman sit down for a conversation with Pastor Jim Nicholas. They talk about reading the Bible and the importance of making Gods word a priority in your life.
Pastor Ray Fritz, Bix Nauman and Maddy Kirchen sit down for another conversation with Jill Fritz. Today, Jill dives deeper into some hardships she has endured in life, and how God has been good to her through it all.
Pastor Ray Fritz, Bix Nauman and Maddy Kirchen sit down for a conversation with Jill Fritz. Jill shares about her love for music, some of her hardships in life, and how God has been good to her through it all.
Pastor Ray Fritz and Bix Nauman sit down with Maddy Kirchen. She shares how she came to faith in Jesus Christ and how she has been growing in her relationship with Him. Join us for a incredibly encouraging conversation.