Connections with Mike Thom and Colleen Houde

Connections with Mike Thom and Colleen Houde

Conversations about life and faith.

Episodes

March 7, 2024 12 mins

Countless people sing his songs in churches every week around the globe, but few realize recording artist Mack Brock is the songwriter behind them.

Mack Brock has experienced many changes in his career in ministry and music and his family life. 

Today on Connections, Mack talks in depth about his life changes, foster parenting and music. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark as Played

Carrie Sheffield's upbringing was anything but normal. She was the fifth of eight children with a violent, mentally ill, street musician father who thought he was a modern-day Mormon prophet destined to become U.S. president someday.

Growing up, Sheffield moved around a lot. They often lived like drifters, camping in sheds, tents and motorhomes. In her lifetime, Carrie attended a total of 17 public school...

Mark as Played

Stephanie Morales-Beaulieu will never forget the day her dad called to tell her he had been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The doctor had given him three to five years to live. This propelled Stephanie into a season she did not think she would survive. After experiencing what a little bit of trust in God’s faithfulness can accomplish, Morales-Beaulieu was compelled to share this message, and her father’s life, ...

Mark as Played

Marriage on its own can be challenging. Throw in kids, life and everything else, and things can get very complicated. 

Speaker and author Lucille Williams hopes her new documentary, Faith, Love and Pancakes, will help turn things around, allowing couples to win in their relationships. 

In this episode of Connections, Williams talks about her new documentary and where you can watch it. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Mark as Played

January is Alzheimer's awareness month. 

In 2019 Linda Wiebe's husband, Herb, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, a journey that has taken their family down a winding path. 

Today on Connections, Linda shares her family's experience with Alzheimer's and how their faith has impacted this journey. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark as Played

On March 6, 2016, Pastor Tim Remington was shot six times at close range. After being shot, Tim survived blood loss, multiple surgeries, a saddle clot, an infection, and a stroke. He made an incredible recovery, which only spurred his belief that God still works miracles.

Amy Joy Hess shares his story today on Connections.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark as Played

A new documentary sharing the story behind the Grammy-winning, multi-platinum-selling Christian band Casting Crowns will hit theatres this week. 

The film Home by Sunday gives fans a front-row seat to the last two decades, showing the band's journey from a youth band to becoming one of Christian music's best-known bands.

Home by Sunday will hit theatres across the country on Nov. 30.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Mark as Played

After Death is a gripping feature film that explores what happens after we die, based on real near-death experiences, conveyed by scientists, authors, and survivors. From the New York Times bestselling authors who brought you titles like 90 Minutes in HeavenImagine Heaven, and To Heaven and Back, emerges a cinematic peek beyond the veil that examines the spiritual and scientific dimensions of mortality, inviting us to wonder: Is ...

Mark as Played

Texas Life Coach Michael Taylor has thrown a lifeline to individuals looking to kickstart their spiritual journeys and self-discovery in his new book, What if Jesus Were a Coach?

What if Jesus Were a Coach? aims to inspire readers to find their own truth about God. The author shares his personal experiences and delves into the teachings of Jesus to help readers realize that there is more to spirituality than rules and restri...

Mark as Played

There are great rewards that come along with being a foster parent, yet
there are also great challenges that make them feel depleted, alone, and
discouraged. The many burdens of a foster parent's day--struggling
children, difficult biological parents, and a broken system--are only
compounded by the many burdens of a foster parent's heart--confusion,
anxiety, heartache, anger, and fear.

In her new book, Foster ...

Mark as Played

As a young teenager, Wande lacked confidence and often chased the approval of others by following the latest trends or behaviours of her peers. Upon discovering an interest in Christian rap music, the development of her faith and the direction of her future changed for good.

Wande shares her powerful testimony today on Connections.

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark as Played

Singer/songwriter, Katy Nichole, has not only gone viral, now reaching well over 150 million people with the chorus to her debut single "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)," but she has also reached the second-highest position on iTunes’ overall Top Songs chart while remaining No. 1 on the iTunes Christian & Gospel chart since the song’s release.

Today on Connections, Katy shares what it's been like to go viral. She'll also...

Mark as Played

It was 2017 when Heather and Ernie Ginter's lives were turned upside down.

Just before a planned trip to Costa Rica to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary, Ernie was experiencing some pain and was quickly diagnosed with gallstones. 

He went in for emergency surgery and was able to go on his trip. When they arrived back, they were devastated to find out the doctor had also found a rare form of cancer. 

Amid her husband's 13-...

Mark as Played

Parents want their children to grow up with the ability to face life, especially disappointments and risks, with confidence and bravery. Children who learn resiliency are less likely to give up, avoid risks and become overwhelmed with anxiety and depression.

Kathy Koch, PhD., is a child development specialist and author of six books, including RESILIENT KIDS: RAISING THEM TO EMBRACE LIFE WITH CONFIDENCE. She defines resiliency as ...

Mark as Played

The Bacuyani family has always loved to travel and explore together. They have been travelling the world with their three boys since 2012. But it wasn't until tragedy struck in 2021 that they decided to start travelling full time.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark as Played

Aaron House is the founder and executive director of Piercing Word Ministry. 

Piercing Word Ministry is a full-time non-profit based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They tour throughout the United States and beyond, bringing God's word to centre stage and igniting a passion for the Word of God and the art of the church.

Part of that was encouraging the audience to memorize God's word.In 2013, House set out to memorize the entir...

Mark as Played

In a culture where value is placed on grand displays of power and influence, it is easy to get caught in the comparison trap that creates an enormous pressure to do more, try harder, or “go big or go home.” The constant striving for greatness and abundance can disrupt our peace, happiness, and confidence.

Like many women, Rachael Adams questioned her worth, which she based
on her contributions as a wife, a mother, and a child o...

Mark as Played

Joyce Wolfe was a confident, laid back and spiritually strong woman, that was, until 2018 when her family experienced a health crisis. 

This event sparked anxiety and panic attacks for Joyce, something she had never experienced.

Today on Connections, Joyce shares how she found peace. She will also share how she uses her experience to help others find hope and joy.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark as Played

Refuge for Women was formed in January 2009 in Lexington, KY, and was founded by Ked and Michelle Frank.

Before starting Refuge, Ked had a series of pivotal conversations with the leader of a group doing outreach to women in local strip clubs. Although the outreach had been ongoing for three years, the women who wanted help with escaping had no long-term places to go. In response to this need, Refuge for Women opened its first loc...

Mark as Played

With prices on the rise for basically everything, saving a dollar or two here and there can help.

Nichole Schaubroeck, known online as Coupon Cutie,  is an expert in this area. Nichole has spent years figuring out the best ways to save money and is now using social media to help others do the same.

Today on Connections, Nichole shares ways that we can save money in the grocery store.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Football’s funniest family duo — Jason Kelce from the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce from the Kansas City Chiefs — team up to provide next-level access to life in the league as it unfolds. The two brothers and Super Bowl champions drop weekly insights about their games and share unique perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines. Plus, entertaining stories from a combined 21 years in the league, off-field interests, and engaging conversations with special guests. Watch and listen to new episodes every Wednesday during the NFL season & check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok for all the best moments from the show.

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.

    Math & Magic: Stories from the Frontiers of Marketing with Bob Pittman

    How do the smartest marketers and business entrepreneurs cut through the noise? And how do they manage to do it again and again? It's a combination of math—the strategy and analytics—and magic, the creative spark. Join iHeartMedia Chairman and CEO Bob Pittman as he analyzes the Math and Magic of marketing—sitting down with today's most gifted disruptors and compelling storytellers.

    Crime Junkie

    If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people.

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2024 iHeartMedia, Inc.