#71 - Kristy Short on Faith, Belonging, the Power of the Holy Spirit & the Impact of Alpha in Canada

In this conversation, Kristy Short shares her journey of faith, reflecting on belonging, deep questions, and transformative encounters with God. She discusses the role of community, spiritual direction, and Alpha in guiding people on their faith journeys. Kristy also explores how Alpha engages churches across Canada, the barriers to participation, and the importance of the Holy Spirit in the process. She highlights the revival happening in Canada and encourages churches to stay hopeful, unified, and intentional in building relationships that lead people to Jesus. Kristy is a Senior Advisor at Alpha Canada, where she coaches and equips church leaders, leads the Envision Team, and hosts national training webinars. With a B.Ed & BA from St. Thomas University and TESOL certification, she previously taught ESOL at Queen’s University. A pastor’s kid with a heart for gospel clarity, Kristy speaks at camps and retreats and serves in her local church. She lives in Fredericton with her husband, Ryan, their twins, Hazen and Wes, and their firecracker daughter, Maxine.TAKEAWAYS+Deep questions often arise from personal disappointments.+Belonging is a fundamental question in faith journeys.+Experiencing God's love often happens in trials and grief.+The journey of faith involves many micro-decisions over time.+The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in the Alpha experience.+Prayer is essential for inviting others to faith.+Spiritual direction plays a crucial role in personal growth.+Faith is a community experience, not just a personal one.+The journey of faith is often a series of micro-decisions.+God meets us in our deepest disappointments and questions.To learn more about Kristy and Alpha Canada, please visit https://alphacanada.org/. Chapters00:00 The Journey of Faith Begins06:25 Deep Questions and Belonging12:11 Personalizing the Knowledge of God17:13 Experiencing God's Love in Trials18:33 The Role of Alpha in Faith Journeys19:23 The Ecumenical Edge of Alpha21:32 Common Questions About Alpha23:47 Overcoming Barriers to Invitation26:05 The Journey of Faith and Community Engagement29:38 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Alpha36:51 Encouragement for the Church in Canada#faith #testimony #belonging #spiritualgrowth #Alpha #Jesus #community #questions #love #church #evangelism #HolySpirit #invitation #barriers #revival #Canada