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Caring Enough to Connect

Caring Enough to Connect

Building Bridges to Those We Love

Do you find yourself choosing between being “right” and being connected? In a world divided by hot-button issues and secular shifts, building deep connections feels harder than ever. In the series Caring Enough to Connect, Aaron Pierce and Chip Ingram reveal how to bridge the gap with the next generation and the people right in your home. Learn to move past arguments, master the principles of healthy relationships, and discover why the only person you can truly change is yourself. Ready to trade surface-level tension for authentic love? Join us to discover how to truly connect.

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Understanding the Secular Culture, Part 1

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There is an ongoing battle for the hearts and minds of the next generation, leaving many Bible-believing parents wondering how to effectively share the Truth. Guest teacher Aaron Pierce, from Steiger International, shares practical ways to engage your children and offers a message of hope for reaching today’s youth with the Gospel.

Understanding the Secular Culture, Part 2

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Are you struggling to keep up with the trending worldviews and pop culture beliefs shaping our culture? Guest teacher Aaron Pierce offers a roadmap to understanding the primary influences and philosophies of young people today. Learn how seeing the world through their eyes can help you build deeper, more authentic connections.

Building Trust and Friendships, Part 1

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No matter a person's background, religion, or age, we all long for connection and closeness with others. In this program, guest teacher Aaron Pierce explains why establishing trust is an essential first step in leading someone to Jesus. Learn what you can do to build authentic relationships with those who have drifted or are far from God.

Building Trust and Friendships, Part 2

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As faithful followers of Jesus, we are called to be both salt and light in our society. But what does that look like in the midst of today’s hostility and division? Guest teacher Aaron Pierce shares how we can remain both holy and relevant, offering practical ways to connect with people who might never walk into a church.

Softening Hearts with Spiritual Conversations, Part 1

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In the construction world, a "sole plate" is a small but integral piece of wood that sits on top of a foundation. Without it, you simply couldn’t build the floors or walls above. Guest teacher Aaron Pierce uses this illustration to reveal a vital, foundational step we often miss when sharing our faith. Discover how this principle helps us connect our lost friends to the anchoring hope of the Gospel.

Softening Hearts with Spiritual Conversations, Part 2

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Has social media and the 24/7 news cycle convinced you that winning an argument is the most important thing—even when talking to your kids, grandkids, or friends about Jesus? Guest teacher Aaron Pierce offers a challenging look at how we communicate our faith. Learn how to move past the debate and foster healthy, spiritual conversations that naturally attract those you care about to the Gospel.

Connecting Their Story to the Gospel, Part 1

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Have you ever had a chance to share Jesus with someone but got too nervous or scared in the moment to do it? Guest teacher Aaron Pierce assures us that we've all been there. He shares practical, approachable steps to help us boldly talk about Jesus—even with people we fundamentally disagree with.

Connecting Their Story to the Gospel, Part 2

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God’s Word is clear that believing in Jesus is the only path to genuine salvation. Guest teacher Aaron Pierce, from Steiger International, shares practical ways to discuss the Bible with those who don’t recognize it as absolute truth. Learn how to bridge the gap and share the message of the Gospel with clarity and compassion.

Let's Talk about the Hard Stuff, Part 1

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Is it possible to discuss hot-button issues–like politics, social justice, or cultural movements–with those we love without starting an argument? Guest teacher Aaron Pierce says: Absolutely! He describes how to move past divisive topics and clear the way for the Gospel to pierce people’s hearts, helping you maintain relationships while standing on Truth.

Let's Talk about the Hard Stuff, Part 2

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Nothing has caused more animosity between the Church and the culture than issues surrounding sexual freedom, gay rights, and transgenderism. Guest teacher Aaron Pierce explores how we can engage people on these sensitive subjects with unconditional love, without compromising the truth.

Understanding the Global Youth Culture

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Why does the next generation seem so radically different, and why are traditional church approaches falling flat? Aaron Pierce takes you behind the scenes of today’s global youth culture to expose the hidden forces shaping how our kids and grandkids think. From the illusion of "my truth" to the silent epidemic of loneliness, this conversation reveals the deep emotional undercurrents driving their skepticism. If you want to understand the heartbeat of today's youth and uncover the unexpected desires they are secretly longing to fulfill, you cannot afford to miss this.