The Creative Connection With Ed Young

Ed Young

The Creative Connection with Ed Young is a national daily radio show combining faith with everyday life. Every episode is filled with practical wisdom and biblical insights to strengthen listeners' understanding and relationship with Jesus.

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#711
October 9 · 24 min
Holy, Holy, Holy
In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young teaches that God's chief attribute is not love but holiness—the "otherness" that sets Him apart—and uses Isaiah's vision of God's glory in Isaiah 6 to show how a beautiful collision with God's holiness brings conviction of sin and leads to the wonderful condition of being made holy through Christ and sent out in worship.
#710
October 8 · 24 min
Mirrored
In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young opens the series by teaching that the meaning of life is to glorify God—to mirror the majesty of our Maker in everything we do, say, touch, and feel—and that God's glory is intrinsic, independent, and invitational, so that lost people can see God reflected in the lives of those who turn their mirror toward Him rather than themselves.
#709
October 7 · 24 min
Unleashing Unforgiveness
In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young closes the series by sharing openly from his own seasons of shame—including the loss of his daughter—and returns to the parable of the unmerciful servant to teach that forgiveness is uncomfortable, unusual, unceasing, and unemotional, giving five steps to name, own, and release the shame we carry.
#708
October 6 · 24 min
Leashed Up
In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young compares unforgiveness to a dog dragging a park bench through traffic, teaching from the parable of the unmerciful servant that forgiveness is more for the offended than the offender, and calls believers to identify who is "sitting on the bench" of their lives and unleash the shame they've been dragging around.
#707
October 5 · 24 min
Developing The Subtle Art Of Shame
In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young preaches an ironic "how to increase your shame" through the tragic life of King Saul—talking down about yourself, resisting vulnerability, bragging, following your heart, and criticizing your peers—then flips each one, calling believers instead to God's truth, honest vulnerability, self-awareness, and obedience.
#706
September 25 · 24 min
Get Under It
In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young discusses the importance of submitting to God's authority and the consequences of rebellion. He uses the biblical examples of King Saul and David to illustrate how rebellion against authority leads to tragedy, while submission can lead to greatness.
#705
September 24 · 24 min
Gone Gabriel
In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young discusses the significance of authority in our lives, emphasizing the protection and growth that comes from submission to God's authority. He shares personal anecdotes and biblical stories to illustrate the consequences of rebellion and the importance of recognizing and respecting the structures of authority established by God.
#704
September 23 · 24 min
Four Facets of Forgiveness
In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the biblical story of Joseph to reveal the transformative power of forgiveness, emphasizing its challenges, misconceptions, and the freedom it brings as central to Christian faith and life.
#703
September 22 · 24 min
Lasagna Lessons
In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the life of Joseph to teach how believers can endure betrayal, unexpected hardships, and waiting periods by trusting God, avoiding bitterness, actively ministering to others, and holding onto the dreams God gives, illustrating that God’s timing will ultimately bring restoration and promotion.
#702
September 21 · 24 min
One Act Of Betrayal
In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the destructive nature of betrayal and revenge, illustrating through personal and biblical stories—especially Joseph’s journey—that while betrayal can cause deep pain, trusting God’s justice and grace leads to restoration and purpose beyond the hurt.
#700
September 18 · 24 min
Lemonade In The Pit
In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the theme of betrayal through the story of Joseph in Genesis, emphasizing that betrayal is inevitable but also an opportunity to demonstrate loyalty to God, who remains faithful even when we are not, ultimately pointing to the cross as the victory over betrayal.
#699
September 17 · 24 min
From Pit To Purpose
In this episode of The Creative Connection, Pastor Ed explores the painful experience of betrayal by examining the biblical story of Joseph, highlighting how betrayal often surfaces during times of success and comes from those closest to us, but through God's grace and the example of Jesus, betrayal can be transformed into a process of spiritual growth and redemption.
#698
September 16 · 24 min
Shark Bait
In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young teaches about the nature of temptation as a process involving alluring bait and a dangerous hook, urging believers to recognize pride, prosperity, and misplaced priorities as common temptations, and to embrace trials with joy, endurance, and maturity by aligning their will with God's will.
#697
September 15 · 24 min
Chum In The Water
In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young teaches that temptation is a process engineered by the enemy to ensnare believers through their God-given desires misused, but emphasizes that God tests believers to strengthen them and provides the strength and a way to overcome temptation, highlighting the victory found in being born again and relying on God’s power rather than our own.
#696
September 14 · 23 min
Moving Forward
In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young challenges listeners to reflect on their spiritual posture ten years after 9/11, urging them to humble themselves, put their faith in God, and live in surrender and obedience rather than self-reliance, emphasizing the choice to bow to Christ now rather than later in light of the ultimate spiritual battle facing the nation and individuals.
#695
September 11 · 24 min
Shark Smart
In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young challenges true followers of Christ to actively engage in "fishing for men" by sharing the gospel, emphasizing that this mission inevitably attracts opposition—symbolized as "sharks"—which believers must recognize, confront, and, when necessary, avoid in order to fulfill their calling effectively.
#694
September 10 · 23 min
Surviving An Attack
In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young teaches that believers will inevitably face attacks and distractions—symbolized as "sharks"—when pursuing God's new direction, but through faith, prayer, and praise, Christians can be refined rather than defined by hardships, embracing Jesus as the King of their crisis and responding with trust, submission, and baptism.
#693
September 9 · 24 min
Swimming With Sharks
In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young teaches that life requires us to navigate challenges like swimming with sharks by listening attentively to God's guidance, seeing clearly through faith, breathing deeply in His Word, and trusting Him to swim with confidence amid life's dangers and uncertainties.
#692
September 8 · 24 min
Ultimate Outfit
In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young closes the series on prayer as the piece that completes the armor of God, teaching believers to daily take up God's tailor-made "war-drobe" and engage the Word through a HEART grip—Hearing, Examining, Analyzing, Remembering, and Talking—fighting life's battles from their knees in the war room of prayer.
#691
September 7 · 24 min
War Wear
In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young teaches on the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, showing that faith quenches the enemy's fiery darts (doubt, anxiety, rebellion, trials, and sensuality), that the battle is won in the mind, and that God's Word is the believer's one offensive weapon.

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