Join us for a Nine part podcast series as we explore in real time the Sanctuary first connect material for the theme ‘Express Yourself’. Never done a connect group or bible study before? Perhaps your interested in starting one but havn’t yet, or maybe your looking for more to explore from this weeks theme.

Each week Albert and guests will unpack the weeks theme and branch off into a wide ranging conversation on the bible passages.

Gameface! — Team Sports. From World Cup Stadiums to local five-aside pitches, sports show us peaks of human striving and endurance. But the greatest moments aren’t just about winning — they are about respect, sacrifice, and teamwork. Individual glory is hollow and team sports remind us that we are intended to find our identity in community, bringing out the best in each other and honouring one another.

Scripture Focus: Ephesians 4: 25-32

• Core Discussion Question: Paul tells us we are “members of one another.” How does a “team sports” mentality change how we treat people we disagree with or view as opponents in daily life? Why does striving with and against others shape our identity?
• Book: The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek (Shifting from beating others to building long-term community)
• Films: Chariots of Fire or The Boys in the Boat (Classic stories of human striving, sacrifice, and honouring a higher purpose)