We explore how prayer serves as a conversation with God and why it should function as a steering wheel in our lives rather than just a spare tire for emergencies. Many Christians limit their prayers to physical needs while neglecting spiritual ...

Pastor Ken and Bill tackle one of faith's toughest questions—why pray for protection when suffering continues? They explore finding peace in God's sovereignty even when loved ones pass away despite our fervent prayers.• Learning to trus...

We explore the complex motivations behind Christian living and whether believers are driven by love for God or simply trying to save themselves.• Spiritual maturity requires moving beyond the idea that salvation is the end goal rather t...

Growing your faith requires being part of a Christ-centered church community and allowing God to work through you rather than trying to work for Him. We tackle common faith questions and provide practical, biblical guidance for spiritual growth...

This episode tackles the profound question many Christians wrestle with but rarely voice: what's the difference between being a Christian in name and being "all in" with your faith? Pastor Ken shares powerful stories of longtime church members ...

Pastor Ken Ansell and Bill Whitmire explore the dangerous terrain of celebrity culture within Christian music and ministry, examining how true worship can get lost when we elevate songs, artists, and pastors above Christ Himself.• Chris...

We explore the difference between the roots and fruits of faith, emphasizing that works should naturally flow from our relationship with Christ rather than serving as a checklist to earn salvation.• Works are the fruits of faith, not th...

Ken and Bill explore what it truly means to be disciples of Christ and the subtle ways idolatry creeps into our daily lives. They discuss how anything taking priority over God—from sports obsessions to material possessions—can become an idol th...

We tackle the age-old question of why bad things happen to good people, exploring biblical truths about facing life's challenges and finding God's presence in our troubles.• Jesus told us we would have trouble in this life - it's normal...

We explore whether there's a "right way" to do church, examining how traditions can either strengthen or hinder genuine worship. Our conversation challenges believers to focus more on what they worship rather than how they worship.• Chu...

Prayer should be your steering wheel, not your spare tire. This powerful insight from Pastor Ken and host Bill frames our rich exploration of what it means to "pray without ceasing" as instructed in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.The conversat...

A transformative journey unfolds as we discuss living a scripturally focused life. We explore the distractions that keep us from deepening our relationship with God and emphasize the importance of community among believers. • Overc...

A powerful exploration of grace and guilt unfolds as we discuss how our failures do not define us. Embracing God's grace is essential for leading a meaningful life. • The battle between guilt and grace • Apostle Paul’s ins...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of “Let’s Connect”, the official podcast of Connect Church in Rockdale, Texas. Today, Bill Whitmire and Pastor Ken Ansel dive into what it truly means to build a meaningful relationship with Christ and one anoth...