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The Gathering Podcast

The Gathering Podcast

By 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
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The Gathering PodcastDec 14, 2020

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Walking in the Wilderness

Walking in the Wilderness

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!
Dec 22, 202120:13
The End of the Rope

The End of the Rope

SheyAnne Gust gives her testimony, talks about baptism, and how one friend following Gods prompting changed her entire life.
Dec 08, 202125:37
Community in Faith

Community in Faith

Anna VanGilst talks about trusting the Lord, homeschooling, and encouragement to women in the church.
Nov 24, 202117:37
Simple Faith

Simple Faith

Trevor Betzler talks about how he came to faith, and the impact our influence has on others.
Nov 10, 202123:23
Kids Ministry: “that’s cute”

Kids Ministry: “that’s cute”

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!
Oct 27, 202123:09
Make Your Faith Your Own

Make Your Faith Your Own

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.
Oct 13, 202124:48
Sydney Kress

Sydney Kress

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.
Dec 14, 202022:37
Tavis & Beth Charles

Tavis & Beth Charles

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.
Dec 07, 202024:32
Bix Nauman

Bix Nauman

Bix and Fritz - Encouragement to live by!
Nov 23, 202026:28
Jeanne Nauman

Jeanne Nauman

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.
Nov 16, 202019:06
Marco Solt

Marco Solt

Pastor Ray sits down with Marco Solt - you will not want to miss this episode.
Nov 09, 202027:39
Matthew Tingblad

Matthew Tingblad

Pastor Ray sits down with Matthew Tingblad for a encouraging conversation. Learn about Matthew, his faith journey and what he is up to now!
Oct 31, 202028:29
Maddy Kirchen

Maddy Kirchen

Pastor Ray sits down with Maddy Kirchen to hear how she is growing in her faith.
Oct 19, 202025:20
Megan & Bruce Anderson

Megan & Bruce Anderson

Bruce and Megan Anderson sit down with Pastor Ray and share their incredible story.
Oct 12, 202039:05
Aaron & Kayla Regnier

Aaron & Kayla Regnier

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.
Oct 05, 202022:19
Matt & Celia - PART 2

Matt & Celia - PART 2

Part 2 of Matt & Celia’s conversation with Pastor Ray.
Sep 28, 202025:46
Matt & Celia - PART 1

Matt & Celia - PART 1

Matt & Celia sit down with Pastor Ray to share part 1 of their story.
Sep 21, 202027:56
David Nelms

David Nelms

Pastor Ray sits down with David Nelms, who is the Founder and President of The Timothy Initiative.
Sep 02, 202023:35
Michael & David Ayeni

Michael & David Ayeni

Michael & David sit down with Pastor a Ray to share their hearts and perspective on the recent events taken place in Minneapolis.
May 31, 202030:25
Scott’s Story

Scott’s Story

As Pastor Ray is traveling down to the Dominican Republic, he makes a special stop in Florida to visit with a good friend, Scott.
Mar 09, 202028:24
Pastor Jim Nicholas

Pastor Jim Nicholas

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.
Jan 05, 202025:17
Jill’s Story - Part 2

Jill’s Story - Part 2

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.
Dec 18, 201926:07
Jill’s Story - Part 1

Jill’s Story - Part 1

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.
Dec 14, 201919:25
Maddy’s Story

Maddy’s Story

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.
Nov 25, 201922:24
Encouragement from Bix

Encouragement from Bix

Pastor Ray Fritz sits down with Bix Nauman for an incredibly encouraging conversation.
Oct 31, 201921:31