Connector Podcast with Dr. Connie Swain

03/25/2026

Have you ever gotten bit by that Bible phrase? Or have you used it? Join me as I tell my story of how I both used it and got hurt by this very powerful phrase.


Link to entire video in comments!

02/24/2026

Evil is rampant. You would have to be totally isolated not to see it. It has and is escalating daily.

What has happened to the preaching, teaching, and condemning of outright sin? Im not talking about keyboard warriors. I'm talking about Christian leaders and preaching warning the world of the consequences of sin and evil.

"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" is a sermon from Jonathan Edwards, preached in Northampton, MA and in Enfield, CT in the late 1700's. This sermon was the catalyst for the First Great Awakening. It combined vivid imagery of sinners' everlasting torment in the burning fires of Hell with observations of the world at the time.

In the late 1800's, FB Meyer wrote "We have fallen on soft and degenerate days when, under false notions of charity and liberality, men are paring down their conceptions of the evil of sin, and of the holy wrath of God, which is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men."

We focus so much on the Love of God, we overlook the consequences of sin.

Meyer reminds us "We need more proclamation of this side of the Gospel. There is an alarming lack amongst us of the sense of sin."

Why do we overlook it? Because God is withholding the consequences to give us time to repent. His gracious patience waits, giving opportunity after opportunity for repentance.

Im not a fan of hellfire and brimstone preaching for the sake of fearmongering or blustering. However, a truly strong message on the consequences of sin is needed now more than ever. One directed by Holy Spirit. With conviction that brings hope, not condemnation.

God thank you for your amazing grace and mercy. Giving us all time to surrender it all yo you.

02/23/2026

While reading Colossians 1 this morning, I was struck by this phrase, live a life worthy. In this short video, I talk about that verse and what that means.

While reading Colossians 1 this morning, I was struck by this phrase, live a life worthy. In this short video, I talk about that verse and what that means.w...

02/21/2026

In many of the Apostle Paul's letters he makes reference to the Super Apostles. This is a derogatory term he uses for the "other guys" who are trying to put unnecessary requirements on the young churches, usually preaching circumcision.

In this passage Paul explains that these are burdens that are not required by the gospel, that their (and our) circumcision is now inward. Cutting away the things in our hearts so we can be fully dedicated to Christ.

These Super Apostles boast of their accomplishments, and just before Paul writes these two verses, he lists his own, which were truly much more impressive than a fisherman or tax collector.

Paul lists what we all should look to.

- Know Christ
- Know the power of His resurrection
- Know what its like to participate in His sufferings, or in other words, to suffer for the sake of the gospel
- Become like Him in His death, or conformed to be like Him because He died for us
- To receive the resurrection from the dead

We still have Super Apostles today. They are now known as Celebrity Pastors or Ministers and put alot of unnecessary burden on the body of Christ. Worship this way, read only this version of the Bible, dress this way or dont dress that way, go to this church, follow this person, ad nauseum.

But at the end of it all is Jesus. While I love going to church and fellowshipping with others, I truly believe that if you were homebound and all you had was your Bible, you would be ok. Just you and Jesus.

Being conformed to His image through sacrifice and relationship with Him is the absolute most important thing there is.

Ignore all the hype and false fronts. Just be like Paul and look only to Christ and you will know the power of resurrection in Him.

02/19/2026

Recently mailers went out with factual information about a specific candidate (our mailboxes have been full of these 📧🫩) and one of his supporters cried out online that it was all lies. The problem is that it was not lies and it was not even a half truth.

Keep in mind that a half truth is a whole lie when used to prove a point, not exposing the whole truth. In the political arena this is also known as "spin," but is still a lie.

This particular fact had been reported on the required finance report, and further exposed in our local newspaper.

The problem here is known as "Confirmation Bias."

Confirmation Bias is people's tendency to process information by looking for, or interpreting, information that is consistent with their existing beliefs, and ignoring the truth and facts presented. Most often, even when confronted with facts, these people rarely investigate the issue, mostly out of fear of being wrong.

We have elected officials, political figures, spiritual advisors, and many times management or company leaders, that operate in confirmation bias. This will eventually impact everyone around them.

This is a very dangerous trend. We see people put into positions of leadership simply because we never question existing allegations or information. Eventually people get hurt, bad decisions are made, and devastation ensues.

Proverbs 12:19 tells us "Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed."

God will expose it eventually. He always wants us to walk in truth. If we believe a lie, and support the lie innocently, when God starts exposing it, then we are responsible.

If you operate in Confirmation Bias, you will be left in the dust. Embarrassed, damaged, possibly experiencing some sort of loss, and you will question everything.
Ignoring it will not make us innocent before God. Ignoring it makes us guilty and we will suffer consequences

Next time you see something about someone you respect or follow, and are shocked, dont ignore it. Investigate it. It may save your life.

I have a rule of three, taken from Deut. 17:6. If information comes to me the first time, I question. The second time, I pay attention and start digging. Three times? It's a confirmation and is probably true.

Be honest with yourself and ask God to show you where you may walk in confirmation bias. He will begin to show you, so take it seriously and watch Him rescue you.

02/18/2026

Confused by Study Bibles? Do you really understand the basics of a study bible? Do you have one with an error or misinterpretation? Listen as I explain how you can begin to appreciate how they are structured and ensure you don't struggle with this problem.
Link in the comments.

02/16/2026

Do one thing every day that scares you! Eleanor Roosevelt

I was the procrastination queen, living much of my life putting off the hard things, uncomfortable things, the tough things.

Many years ago, I began to realize how much damage procrastination had done in my life. It also caused me to miss out on some amazing opportunities.

So I began to be intentional in everything. No longer putting things off, but tackling the hard part first, in projects and work.

At the beginning of this year, I realized I was slipping back into that awful practice.

So I pulled this scripture for my Monday prayer time and this quote for Mondays. This promise from the Father reminds me to pray first and do what He tells me, without procrastination.

So now, I do the hard things on Monday. A difficult project? A difficult conversation? A hard task?

Mondays!

Then the rest of the week I deal with possible fallout or peace, knowing it has been handled.

Procrastination steals time and as I get older, time is too precious to let it be stolen from me.

Happy Monday everyone.

02/14/2026

I'm back at it. Check out my latest podcast 'Separation of What?'

Please like, share, subscribe, all the stuff to increase my viewership. I hope you enjoy. Link in comments

01/16/2026

In reading the latest book from a long deceased theologian, I came across a statement that I needed to research. Thats not unusual, but it was an ancient reminder from King Solomon that "there is nothing new under the sun." Ecclesiastes 1:9.

My current read was written by F. B. Meyer during his lifetime, but wasn't published til well after his death in 1929.

"Elijah And The Secret of His Power" begins with the story of an apostate nation with a weak king and an evil queen.

Within the first few pages, it states, "So was it when the Turk swept over the Christian communities of Asia Minor, and replaced the Cross by the crescent."

The cobwebs of my mind quivered as I barely remembered the reference, but knew I needed to research.

Yesterday I posted about the move of Islam in our nation, with many having the intention of taking over. While some moved to America to willingly escape the ravages of other countries steeped in Sharia Law, we are seeing a rise in Muslim missionaries, and Muslims in political office, kicking at the base of our Judeo Christian values.

In my research, I happened across an article from 2018 called "Between The Cross and the Crescent," the author recanted what has gone on through history with Islam.

In speaking of the President of Turkey, he says "Erdogan, the dictatorial leader of the Turkish nation, has called it a “war between the Cross and the Crescent”, the symbols of Christianity and Islam. He forgets or purposely fails to admit that Christians were living in what is today’s Turkey for many centuries before the birth of Islam."

It is Erdogans dream to overtake everything with Islam and has been successful in England and other parts of Europe. Now it is infiltrating here.

Again in the article, it states "Erdogan and his Muslim majority certainly want a revival of their history, but this time, a history that glorifies them as victors.

Erdogan refers to it as the “battle between the Cross and the Crescent” for dominance in Europe."

This isn't a new battle. The enemy's desire to replace the Cross with the crescent began when Islam was created in the 7th century, with battles for dominance coming less than a century later.

Elijah defeated the overwhelming evil of his day, with the power of God on his side, and we can too. But not if we are blind to it. We cant overcome if we try to "coexist" and allow it to continue to creep in.

Please know, Im not advocating harm against anyone. But growing our knowledge and understanding of what is happening, and being willing to do the hard things, take a stand, get involved and be a voice for Christ is absolutely necessary to keep the Cross in its place in America.

Eleanor Roosevelt said "Do one thing every day that scares you."

Its time to be scared.

07/28/2025

This has been on my heart recently, so I wrote a blog about it. I hope you read the entire blog...it is very thought provoking about where we are headed.

What is our End Goal?

I heard about a book that came out late last year and knowing I would be soon leading WRW, thought it would be good to dig into. “Prophets, Politics & the Nation” by Emma Stark, put a perspective on our battle in America that I had not seen before.

For full disclosure, Emma is considered a prophet in Pentecostal circles and has had her share of controversy. I had heard her story of growing up in Ireland, a pastor’s kid, and what is known now as “The Troubles,” but didn’t realize there was so many similarities with what America was and is going through currently. It is a very good study on the subject.

In her introduction, she says “I grew up in Northern Ireland during the time of ‘The Troubles,’ a civil war that ran from the late 1960’s until Good Friday 1998. Car bombs, violent kneecappings, terrorism, fear, and hatred were almost inescapable. The deafening sound of the bomb that was planted near my father’s church, and which decimated our town center, will always live with me. The more gravesides that we each stood beside, the harder it became for the nation to forget-or to find peaceful, forward movement. “

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06/16/2025

This week's episode is on peace. Timely, don't ya think?

The Greek word for peace in Galatians 5:22 is the word ‘Eirene’ and means:State of national tranquility, exemption from rage and havoc of war;Between people—...