The Creative Connection With Ed Young

Episodes

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  The Sandstorm Of Shame 18.08.2026 24m

  In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses the story of Moses—who murdered an Egyptian and buried him in the sand—to show how shame drives us to hide, cover, and blame, and teaches that God forgives and forgets, turning the "period" of shame into the "comma" of grace as he did in calling a fugitive to become a great deliverer.
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  The Shame Game 17.08.2026 24m

  In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young opens the series by defining shame as the all-consuming sense that we've let down ourselves, others, and God, and traces its origin to the Garden of Eden—showing how the enemy lures us into the cycle of the fame, lame, and blame games while God offers humility, vulnerability, and responsibility through the cross.
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  The Rock of Courage 14.08.2026 24m

  In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses the life of Simon Peter—who crumbled at crunch time yet became a man of great courage—to show that spiritual, moral, and relational courage flow from walking with the Son, worshiping the Father, and witnessing through the Spirit, reminding believers that Jesus sees their potential and restores them when they fail.
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  Crumbling Courage 13.08.2026 24m

  In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young opens the series by teaching that character is a choice grown in crisis and community, and that courage—the God-given ability to stand for our convictions—can be increased by claiming God's promises, obeying His word, and trusting His presence, using the two "real estate deals" of Israel at the edge of the Promised Land.
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  Ultimate Character 12.08.2026 24m

  In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young teaches that true Christian character is an outward reflection of an inward connection with Christ—formed and revealed through trials, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and demonstrated more in our actions than in our words.
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  Organization 11.08.2026 24m

  In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses Jethro's counsel to Moses to teach that organization is a decision followed by a process, showing how believers find balance by realizing their need for help, accepting constructive criticism, minimizing unnecessary responsibilities, and actualizing priorities rooted in God's order.
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  Love 10.08.2026 24m

  In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses the story of Hosea and Gomer to illustrate God's irrational, unconditional love—showing how God pursues us even when we run from Him, disciplines us through consequences, and restores us through His grace.
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  Creativity 07.08.2026 24m

  In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young teaches that creativity is a foundational character quality rooted in the nature of God, modeled by Jesus, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, calling believers to embrace and cultivate creativity as a vital spiritual responsibility and a means of growth in every area of life.
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  Vision 06.08.2026 24m

  In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses David's defeat of Goliath to teach that vision is the God-given ability to see the unseen, encouraging believers to cultivate vision in obscurity, resist the "vision vandals" who discourage them, and draw on past victories and God's provision to face the giants in front of them.
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  Courage 05.08.2026 24m

  In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young contrasts the ten fearful spies with Joshua and Caleb to teach that courage is the God-given ability to stand, and that believers can claim God's promises with spiritual, moral, and relational courage that comes from the inside out—even when peer pressure and negativity surround them.
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  Endurance 04.08.2026 24m

  In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses Noah's 120-year obedience in building the ark to teach that endurance is the God-given ability to stampede through the stopping points of life, calling believers to hear God's voice, trust His timing, and fix their eyes on Jesus as the ultimate finisher.
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  Discipline 03.08.2026 24m

  In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young teaches that discipline is doing what you ought to do so you can do what you want to do—a God-given, delayed-gratification quality—and uses the life of Daniel to show how advance planning, taking life one day at a time, and biblical meditation put us in a position to be used and blessed by God.
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  Take Out The Trash 31.07.2026 25m

  In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young encourages believers to regularly identify and discard the spiritual and character "trash"—such as pride, envy, anger, lust, gluttony, greed, and slothfulness—that accumulates in their lives, emphasizing the need for specific confession, reliance on God's power for transformation, and the assurance that Jesus, who sacrificed on the cross, is able to cleanse and renew them.
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  Dive Deep 30.07.2026 25m

  In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the concept of personal dysfunctions as "character stumps"—such as pride, envy, anger, lust, greed, gluttony, and sloth—that keep believers spiritually stuck, urging them to identify, confess, and surrender these issues to God and trusted others in order to experience transformation and freedom in accordance with God's will.
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  The Will-Barrow 29.07.2026 25m

  In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young addresses the struggles of dysfunction and personal baggage that many carry from their family backgrounds and life experiences, emphasizing the need to acknowledge our brokenness, reject denial and blame, and trust Jesus—the one who offers true transformation and rescue through faith.
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  Baggage 28.07.2026 25m

  In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young addresses the deep impact of family dysfunction and personal baggage on our lives, emphasizing that true change is only possible through admitting our inability to change ourselves and relying on God's transformative power through Jesus, while encouraging believers to face their struggles in community.
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  From Victor to Victim and Back 27.07.2026 25m

  In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the reality of depression through the biblical example of Elijah, emphasizing how double-mindedness and isolation can lead to spiritual and emotional struggles, while urging believers to embrace truth, faith, community, and obedience to overcome despair and live a single-minded life devoted to God.
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  On the Fence 24.07.2026 25m

  In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young encourages listeners to abandon a double-minded, indecisive lifestyle and embrace a single-minded devotion to God, illustrated through the biblical story of Elijah confronting Baal worship. He emphasizes that single-mindedness not only singles believers out but also sends a powerful message, creates margin in life, and demands a definitive decision to follow Christ wholeheartedly.
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  Ultimate Outfit 23.07.2026 25m

  In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young teaches that believers are spiritually clothed in the full armor of God, a divine "war-drobe" designed to equip them for the unseen spiritual battles they face, emphasizing the importance of actively engaging with God’s word, prayer, and daily spiritual preparation to walk in victory.
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  War Wear 22.07.2026 25m

  In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explains the spiritual battle believers face and exhorts them to fully put on the armor of God described in Ephesians 6, emphasizing active faith, the mind's protection through salvation, and the power of God's word as essential elements for victorious Christian living.