The Connected Podcast

Can you believe it's the final episode of Season 1? To commemorate this momentous occasion, we've decided to have an entire episode of Rapid Fire questions! (It's basically a Q&A about dating, but "Dating on Fire" sounds much more interesting. lol) Tune in as we tackle questions like these:How far is too far? What should I look for in a boyfriend/girlfriend?Can I flirt to convert (date a non-christian)?What if I've already fallen into sexual sin? Connect with us!Instagram: @connected.podcastFacebook: The Connected PodcastEmail: [email protected]

Waiting. Something that's not your favourite thing if you're anything like us. But if you're a Christian today, you're waiting, whether you're aware of it or not. We're all waiting for Jesus to come back and fix everything that sin has broken. As we wait, how do we endure difficult times? How does Jesus' second coming give us hope when we face hard circumstances? Tune in as Simon, Hannah, and Lydia discuss these things in today's episode. Connect with us!Instagram: @connected.podcastFacebook: The Connected PodcastEmail: [email protected]

There are so many instances when dating is just trashy. Does that mean that dating belongs in the dumpster? We don't think so! Though dating in high school can come with its challenges, we believe it can be done well. Today, Hannah, Simon, Darrell, and Lydia discuss the pros and cons of dating in high school. Then we head to 1 Corinthians 13 to see what true, biblical love looks like and discuss what that could look like in a high school dating relationship. *An important caveat: your parents are your authority, not us. If they don't want you to date in high school, don't. But still listen to the episode! The principles we talk about can apply to any relationship, not just romantic ones.* Connect with us!Instagram: @connected.podcastFacebook: The Connected PodcastEmail: [email protected]

"If only..." We've all been there, haven't we? If only this one thing was better, then I would be happy. Then I could stop fighting with my parents. Then I could be content with my body. Then I could do better in school. Tune into today's episode as Simon, Hannah, and Lydia go back to the book of James and discuss the one place where true satisfaction can be found.Connect with us!Instagram: @connected.podcastFacebook: The Connected PodcastEmail: [email protected]

If you've been following along for long, you've probably figured out that Hannah and Simon are our dynamic duo married couple. You've probably picked up that there's a bit more than "just-friendship" happening between Darrell and Lydia too. In today's episode, kicking off our mini-series on dating relationships, the couples share their love stories, weaving in bits of wisdom for you as you think about dating. Buckle up. It's quite the ride!Connect with us!Instagram: @connected.podcastFacebook: The Connected PodcastEmail: [email protected]

Did you know the tongue is the strongest muscle in the human body? Okay, not literally (as Lydia discovered much too late in life, apparently). But the book of James tells us that the tongue (our speech) has incredible power - for good or for bad. Join us as Simon, Hannah, and Lydia tackle this topic in today's episode. Connect with us!Instagram: @connected.podcastFacebook: The Connected PodcastEmail: [email protected]

Oh, the joy of siblings! (We'll let you decide the level of sarcasm built into that statement.) Whether you've got one or 10 or no siblings at all, we invite you to listen in on our conversations about our brothers and sisters. We share funny stories from our growing-up years and go to God's Word for practical help and advice on how to live with the people God has placed in our families (whether we like them or not). Connect with us!Instagram: @connected.podcastFacebook: The Connected PodcastEmail: [email protected]

How do I know I'm really a Christian?We're tackling another big question today as we continue studying the book of James. In our last James episode, we saw examples of what faith is not. Today we look at two examples James quotes from the Old Testament to see what saving faith is. Connect with us!Instagram: @connected.podcastFacebook: The Connected PodcastEmail: [email protected]

So we know God calls us to honour our parents. But what exactly does that mean? How do we honour our mums (moms) and dads in 2021? That's the topic of discussion on today's episode. We hope you'll join us.Connect with us!Instagram: @connected.podcastFacebook: The Connected PodcastEmail: [email protected]

Do you have to do good things in order to be a Christian? It's a big question that Simon, Hannah, and Lydia discuss on today's episode. We look to the book of James and find two examples of what saving faith is not. Tune in to join the conversation.Connect with us!Instagram: @connected.podcastFacebook: The Connected PodcastEmail: [email protected]

Today we're moving on in our relationships series to talk about parents. Tune in to hear some pretty hilarious and embarrassing stories about our parents, as well as discussion about what God expects of us as 'kids'. Connect with us!Instagram: @connected.podcastFacebook: The Connected PodcastEmail: [email protected]

Did you know that the book of James talks about wardrobe malfunctions? Well, kind of. Simon, Hannah, and Lydia tackle it in today's episode.We were blown away as we studied today's passage episode because it doesn't mean what we thought it did at first! Join us as we discuss the power and importance of God's Word. Connect with us!Instagram: @connected.podcastFacebook: The Connected PodcastEmail: [email protected]

Last week we talked about friendship - how it's good and hard, and how Christ is our greatest and truest friend. But God still created us for community. No matter what age or stage of life you're in, you are called to be a good friend! In today's episode we talk about what it looks like to find godly friends, and how to be a godly friend. Connect with us!Instagram: @connected.podcastFacebook: The Connected PodcastEmail: [email protected]

Today, we introduce you to our good friend James. No, he's not a guest on the show like you may expect. But we start our series through the Bible book of James!We talk about who James really was, why he wrote his book in the Bible, and we set the stage for the rest of our Friday Bible Study episodes. You won't want to miss it.Connect with us!Instagram: @connected.podcastFacebook: The Connected PodcastEmail: [email protected]

Now that we've got the F.R.I.E.N.D.S. theme song stuck in your head, we'll burst your bubble (or maybe give you a sigh of relief!) and let you know that we're not actually talking about the famous sitcom on today's episode. Instead, we discuss friendships - the good and the hard; how friendships have been affected by The 'Rona; and how Christ came to restore our friendship with God. Because of that restored friendship, none of us who are in Christ will ever be truly alone. Connect with us!Instagram: @connected.podcastFacebook: The Connected PodcastEmail: [email protected]

Who are Simon, Hannah, Darrell, and Lydia? What is the Connected Podcast? Why are we here? (as in... listening to this podcast. We don't get that deep in the first episode. Don't worry!)Get to know who we are, what we bring to the table, and why we're so excited about The Connected Podcast. Connect with us!Instagram: @connected.podcastFacebook: The Connected PodcastEmail: [email protected]

Welcome to the Connected Podcast! This is Darrell, Lydia, Hannah, and Simon. We're four friends from the UK and beyond discussing how the Bible connects to life as a teen today. Stick around for hilarious banter, Bible talk, topics you want to hear about, people you can relate to, and plenty of random shenanigans. Real talk though, we want you to be equipped with Biblical truth and boldness to go out in the world and be grounded in your faith. Connect with us!Instagram: @connected.podcastFacebook: The Connected PodcastEmail: [email protected]