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ABOUT PASTOR WICKWIRE Jeff Wickwire is an author and radio teacher and has served in ministry for over 40 years. Jeff was saved as a teenager in a juvenile detention center and has passionately followed God. He founded HARDWIRED radio, which can be heard in over 120 countries worldwide. He also founded Turning Point Church of Fort Worth, TX, and currently serves as the Senior Pastor.
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Our Vision Is To Reach The World With The Gospel, Using Every Form Of Technology Available Including Television, Radio, Social Media, Internet, & Media, To Expose The World To Jesus Christ.
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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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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young encourages believers to focus on the eternal perspective, emphasizing the importance of being prepared for the end times and living in anticipation of eternal life with God, while also reminding us of the assurance that, ultimately, "we win."By Ed Young
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08.27.2024 - 04 - How We Give – Our Generosity Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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How does your local church bring in the money to keep operating? Through faithful tithes and offerings. Many modern churches have amenities like coffee shops and new sound systems, but there are countless more that are getting by with the bare minimum, only because of their faithful members. Pastor Jeff encourages you today to remain faithful with …
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young discusses the importance of being aware of our blind spots in life, much like the ones we encounter when driving, and introduces his series "TLC," which focuses on touch, look, and conversation to enhance personal relationships and self-awareness.By Ed Young
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08.26.2024 - 04 - How We Give – Our Generosity Part 1 By Jeff Wickwire
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Giving to the Kingdom of God is like investing in a long-term project where you don’t immediately see the result. Ministry is hard work, and even the early leaders such as Paul needed financial support in order to do the work that God had called them to do. That is why Pastor Jeff is teaching about generosity today: giving from the portion God has …
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the significant roles of non-verbal communication in relationships through "TLC" — a touch, a look, and a comment — emphasizing their biblical basis and essential nature in nurturing human connections.By Ed Young
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08.25.2024 - 07 - Laodicea—The Lukewarm Church Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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It’s safe to say that at one point or another, we’ve all experienced times of approaching our faith casually. We get so used to who God is and what He does in our lives that we turn on autopilot. In today’s message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that there’s nothing more harmful to your faith than approaching it aimlessly. When you’re lukewarm and …
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08.24.2024 - 06 - Philadelphia—The Loving Church Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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Do you know that when you accepted Jesus into your heart, you became a citizen of Heaven? Did you know that you’re part of a family of faith that extends far beyond what you could ever comprehend? Today in his message, Pastor Jeff reminds you that you are a child of the one true God and no one can take that away from you. You have a ticket to etern…
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08.23.2024 - 03 - What We Do – Our Habits Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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What should the signs of true Christianity look like in today’s society? Well, in a world where everyone hates everyone, Jesus calls you to be a peacemaker. Pastor Jeff knows that so many of the world’s conflicts are caused by humanity’s sinful nature, and the blood of Jesus has the power to bring the peace that we long to see in the world. The wor…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young critiques "Fifty Shades of Grey" for normalizing perversion and contrasts its themes with Christian values, urging a turn towards God for true fulfillment and responsibility.By Ed Young
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08.22.2024 - 03 - What We Do – Our Habits Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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The hardest thing to do when building a healthy habit is taking the first step. Whether it’s getting up early to read Scripture, praying on your way to work, or even something mundane like brushing your teeth twice a day, habits become easier to maintain the longer you do them. Pastor Jeff wants you to know that it may be hard to make the choices t…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young emphasizes the profound impact of selecting the right relationships, or the "right they," in our lives to encourage spiritual growth and alignment with God's purpose, based on his book "Fifty Shades of They."By Ed Young
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08.21.2024 - 02 - Who We Are – Our Identity Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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When Jesus died on the cross, He conquered death itself. In Matthew 16, He proceeds to pass down His authority over death to the early Church. Pastor Jeff wants you to know today that the strength of the Church is stronger than sin and death – you have the keys to freedom from sin. You have the ability to reach out and set people free from their bo…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young discusses the significant impact that choosing the right or wrong "they" in our lives can have on our relationships, emphasizing the importance of surrounding ourselves with those who share our values and faith.By Ed Young
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08.20.2024 - 02 - Who We Are – Our Identity Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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Have you ever been indoors when the power goes out? Unless there are windows or other light sources nearby, you are plunged into darkness. It takes the power coming back on, or someone opening a door to the outside, to bring light back into the dark room. Well, Pastor Jeff teaches you today that the Church is meant to be the light of the world. By …
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08.19.2024 - 01 - Why We Meet – Our Fellowship Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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Why is it so important to be in fellowship with other believers? Pastor Jeff teaches you today that being in church is like being a log in a fireplace: if you’re apart from the other logs, you will burn out quickly, but together you burn bright. The body of Christ was made to be in community, to withstand trials together, and grow stronger because …
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young emphasizes the profound impact that our friendships and associations have on our lives, urging us to choose wisely the "they" we surround ourselves with, as they reflect and influence our relationship with God and our personal growth.By Ed Young
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08.18.2024 - 06 - Philadelphia—The Loving Church Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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It doesn’t matter if we have Jesus in our hearts, being a loving person can be difficult. Whether we’re having a bad day, don’t have the energy, or simply dislike the person we’re conversing with, often times it’s easy to ignore others instead of love them. Today, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that the most important calling placed over your life i…
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08.17.2024 - 05 - Sardis—The Lifeless Church Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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When was the last time you felt a fire in your faith? When was the last time you were energized to finish God’s work for His kingdom? In today’s message from Pastor Jeff, he wants you to know that there’s nothing more important to your walk with Jesus than remaining active. As soon as you lose your vigor for following His calling, you lose your con…
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08.16.2024 - 01 - Why We Meet – Our Fellowship Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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How do you know that you have been on God’s mind? The fact that Jesus went to the cross to redeem all of humanity is evidence that He was thinking about you. Pastor Jeff wants you to similarly think of others when attend church. How can you serve someone else at church? What words of encouragement can you share with the person you meet in the lobby…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses the game of Candy Land as a metaphor to explain the journey of Moses and the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of obedience and trusting God's plan despite setbacks and challenges.By Ed Young
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08.15.2024 - 08 - A Loving God Would Never Send Someone To An Eternal Hell Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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Have you ever messed up at a task so badly that you started over from scratch? Unfortunately, life doesn’t have do-overs, you need to get right with God the first time. Pastor Jeff doesn’t want you to be deceived by false teachings of reincarnation, because those take away the urgency for you to come to know Jesus in this lifetime. In fact, don’t w…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young draws an analogy between the game of Candy Land and the biblical journey of the Israelites, emphasizing lessons on obedience, trust, and the unpredictable nature of life's path, paralleling the Christian's spiritual walk.By Ed Young
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08.14.2024 - 08 - A Loving God Would Never Send Someone To An Eternal Hell Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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Have you ever heard something called a “dumpster fire”? Well, in Jesus’ time, there was a literal dumpster fire called Gehenna, where Jerusalem’s garbage burned with an endless fire, but where children were sacrificed in the worship of false gods. That is why Jesus used Gehenna as the framework to describe the horrors of Hell. Pastor Jeff doesn’t w…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young discusses the concept of worship as our "finest hour," likening it to a weekly corporate meeting with God, emphasizing preparation and participation to fully engage in worship as a response to God's identity and activity.By Ed Young
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08.13.2024 - 06 - Transgenderism – You Are What You Say You Are Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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People who struggle with gender dysphoria are confused about their identity. There are so many things that society says you have to be in order to fit into the box of “man” or “woman”, that when you don’t fit perfectly into your box, you start to doubt your entire identity. But Pastor Jeff wants you to know today that the only person who can tell y…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the concept of worship, its intrinsic nature in human behavior, and its central role in our lives as an expression of our relationship with God.By Ed Young
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08.12.2024 - 06 - Transgenderism – You Are What You Say You Are Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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There are countless people worldwide who have begun to identify with a gender that is different than the one they were born with. It’s a difficult issue for Christians to navigate, especially when you want to show Christ’s love towards them. But Pastor Jeff wants you to be clear about one thing: transgender people cannot change their genetic makeup…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the concept of worship, emphasizing that true worship is not just about outward expressions during church services but involves a daily lifestyle of responding to God's identity and activity with gratitude and obedience.By Ed Young
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08.11.2024 - 05 - Sardis—The Lifeless Church Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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Have you ever experienced false teachers in your walk with Jesus? Have you ever been unsure of what to believe in our rapidly evolving world? Today in his message, Pastor Jeff shows you the importance of weeding out bad teachings. When someone claims to be a prophet or have alternative knowledge beyond the Bible, it’s not a good sign. Turn to God’s…
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08.10.2024 - 04 - Thyatira—The Loose Church Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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When you accepted Jesus into your life, did you realize the deepness of His promises? Did you know that He’s always had a divine purpose for your life? Today in his message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that you must never forget God’s beautiful plans. No matter how sure you may be of what you’re supposed to do, it’ll never trump what He has in st…
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08.09.2024 - 05 - Jesus Never Addressed Gay Marriage Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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Think of the past sins of your life, especially those that came before you knew the love of Jesus. They mark your past like scars on a burn victim, they may never fully heal. But yet, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that in the eyes of God, you have been justified and sanctified. Your past no longer defines you, but rather you have been made into a n…
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In this episode The Creative Connection, Ed Young explains the analogy of the family as a corporate structure where God is the founder, the father is the CEO, and the mother is the president, emphasizing roles and responsibilities to maintain a healthy family dynamic.By Ed Young
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08.08.2024 - 05 - Jesus Never Addressed Gay Marriage Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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How many sources of absolute truth can you think of off the top of your head? You won’t be able to come up with more than one! The Bible is the ultimate source of truth because it is the inspired word of God. Pastor Jeff wants you to be sure today that when you hear the word of God, you can trust it to be true, and you can trust the wisdom within t…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young discusses the concept of the family as an essential, non-medical trauma center where members can find support and healing for emotional and psychological challenges.By Ed Young
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08.07.2024 - 04 - Are The Apocrypha And Book of Enoch the Word of God Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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One of the reasons you can trust Scripture as deeply as you do is that there is a high amount of confidence that the Bible has been accurately preserved for millennia. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that there are hundreds of manuscripts dating back to 100 AD, and the accuracy of the transcriptions means that the ancient scribes did a fantastic job …
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses the metaphor of jumping rope to discuss how the Bible helps us discern and prioritize the significant aspects of life over the superfluous, emphasizing the importance of scriptural principles in guiding our decisions and actions.By Ed Young
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08.06.2024 - 04 - Are The Apocrypha And Book of Enoch the Word of God Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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Have you ever read a ridiculous claim about someone online, only to find out later on that there were details that were made up that spoil the whole story? Well, Pastor Jeff argues today that the book of Enoch doesn’t belong in the canon of the Bible because of some of the outlandish claims that it makes. Enoch may be a valuable text from the ancie…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses the metaphor of jumping rope to discuss personal growth and leadership, emphasizing the importance of moving important matters from the background to the foreground to achieve significant life changes.By Ed Young
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08.05.2024 - 03 - Can a Christian Have a Demon Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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Have you ever heard the song, “Jesus Take the Wheel”? It’s a song about someone surrendering control of their life in a moment of crisis. But Pastor Jeff wants you to know that if you want to resist the desires of your flesh, you can’t just surrender to God when things are hard, and expect to see lasting change in your life. The Lord wants you to g…
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In this episode of the The Creative Connection, Ed Young emphasizes the spiritual and practical importance of prioritizing and delegating in life, using the metaphor of skipping to describe the act of transcending the mundane to focus on what truly matters.By Ed Young
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08.04.2024 - 04 - Thyatira—The Loose Church Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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In a world of rapidly evolving standards, what are we supposed to do as Christians? Do we let certain beliefs infiltrate who we are? Or do we cling to what we know to be true? Today in his message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that no matter what the world throws at you, nothing matters more than remaining true to God’s Word. When you’re unsure of…
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08.03.2024 - 03 - Pergamos—The “Lax” Church Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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In our world today, it’s easy to live a life full of double standards. We live in a culture that says it’s okay to do what you want to do, so long as we know who God is, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Today, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that when you give your life to Jesus, you make a commitment to live a life set apart from the res…
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08.02.2024 - 03 - Can a Christian Have a Demon Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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Do you ever wonder why you still desire to do sinful things? Well, Pastor Jeff gives you the comfort that this is a deeply human experience. Even though you are a child of God, you are undergoing the process of sanctification. You don’t instantly become righteous with the flip of a switch, you have to train yourself over a long time to squash those…
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In this episode The Creative Connection, Ed Young continues his series on the church with a focus on the community and activities of Fellowship Church, using the theme of a classroom and a No. 2 pencil to engage the congregation in learning about the church's values and practices.By Ed Young
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08.01.2024 - 02 - What is the Truth Behind the Nephilim Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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In a restaurant environment, employees are taught to take many steps to avoid outside contamination. The smallest contaminant can ruin a batch of food due to the risk of illness. Well, a holy lifestyle can be contaminated by outside sources as well. Pastor Jeff teaches about how the family line of Seth, who followed and obeyed God, began to intermi…
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In this episode The Creative Connection, Ed Young emphasizes the unique aspects and mission-driven focus of Fellowship Church, emphasizing their commitment to reach up, reach out, and reach in, grounded in Biblical teachings and centered around a vibrant, active community engagement.By Ed Young
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07.31.2024 - 02 - What is the Truth Behind the Nephilim Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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Do the long lists of names in Biblical genealogies make you drowsy? It can be difficult to find meaning in a list of names of people who lived thousands of years ago. But Pastor Jeff gives you a compelling reason to take genealogies seriously in today’s message: they help you trace the lineage of Biblical figures from Adam all the way to Jesus Chri…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses the metaphor of snorkeling in Hawaii to explain the profound and dynamic nature of Heaven, emphasizing its reality as a tangible place of continuous discovery and joy where we will experience a deep connection with Jesus and others.By Ed Young
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07.30.2024 - 01 - Generational Curses – Is It True? Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire
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When you purchase something at the store, you’re usually offered a receipt as proof of your purchase. It proves to the other store employees that the items you bought belong to you, and were paid for with some kind of currency. Well, Satan may try to lay claim to the souls of believers, but Pastor Jeff reminds you that you have been bought and paid…
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