The Act Five Podcast

Hear week 6 of our Winter Learning Series, Unreliable Instincts: The Case for a Robust Christian Imagination with Joash Thomas.

Hear week 4 of our Winter Learning Series, Unreliable Instincts: The Case for a Robust Christian Imagination with Kirsten Jeffrey Johnson.

Hear week 3 of our Winter Learning Series, Unreliable Instincts: The Case for a Robust Christian Imagination with Brian Dijkema.

Hear week 2 of our Winter Learning Series, Unreliable Instincts : The Case for a Robust Christian Imagination with Marty Solomon.

Hear week 1 of our Winter Learning Series, Unreliable Instincts : The Case for a Robust Christian Imagination with Jon Berends.

Join Jon and Madi on the Act Five front porch as they chat with students, staff, and residents about this past year at Act Five. It's a chance to hear stories, what they learned, and how this year was formational for each of them. Our Porch Podcast episodes are designed to give you, our broader community, a sneak peak into life at the Act Five house, so we hope you enjoy hearing from each person who joined in on this episode to share. Leave a comment to join in on the conversation.Or fill out this 5-minute SURVEY to let us know your thoughts as a listener.To connect with us, find us here:⁠Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠Read the Blog⁠⁠Ways to Give⁠Applications:⁠Gap Year ⁠⁠Residency Program

We are wrapping up our Winter Learning Series with Joash Thomas! Join Madi and Jon as they talk with Joash about justice, restoration, the critical role of looking back to ancient history, and how places shape our imaginations. What a series this has been! If you’ve missed any of the conversations prior, the whole collection of speakers is well worth the listen. All of their talks from Unreliable Instincts will be posted in May 2026. Stay tuned. Leave a comment to join in on the conversation.Or fill out this 5-minute SURVEY to let us know your thoughts as a listener.References from the Conversation:The Justice of JesusLearn more about JoashEvents:GraduationTo connect with us, find us here:⁠Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠Read the Blog⁠Ways to Give⁠Applications:⁠Gap Year ⁠Residency ProgramSponsors:Resonate Global Mission: We help send missionaries as well as our churches and their members to share the gospel with people from other cultures. We inspire, inform, equip, and support them to witness to Christ—and we are convicted that the gospel is at work not only for others, but also for ourselves. The relationships and imagination brought by engaging cross-culturally helps our denomination to continue to grow spiritually. Learn more at www.resonateglobalmission.org Stronger Philanthropy: Stronger Philanthropy connects the right donors with the right charities, facilitating the kind of strategic, targeted giving that leads to real and lasting social change. By providing advisory services that bridge the gap between donors and the charitable sector, Stronger Philanthropy plays a critical role in strengthening the impact of Canadian philanthropy. Learn more at strongerphilanthropy.caThe Priscilla and Stanford Reid Trust: For over 25 years the Reid Trust has supported both creative and traditional initiatives in Reformed and Presbyterian theological education in Canada.

Angela Reitsma Bick, co-author of Blessed are the Undone, hops on the podcast with Madi to talk about deconstruction, power, and practicing resurrection. And, of course, we talk about the imagination! Leave a comment to join in on the conversation.Or fill out this 5-minute SURVEY to let us know your thoughts as a listener.Interested in coming to Unreliable Instincts? Registration is open until March 25, 2026.References from the Conversation:Angela’s WebsiteBlessed are the UndoneICS Course: Reading the RuinsEvents:⁠Winter Learning Series⁠Open HouseTo connect with us, find us here:Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠Read the Blog⁠⁠Ways to Give⁠Applications:Gap Year ⁠⁠Residency ProgramSponsors:Tyndale University: At Tyndale University, we believe university is more than just academics—it’s about discovering who you are, deepening your relationship with Jesus, and being equipped to make a difference in the world. With small class sizes, a diverse student community in the heart of Toronto, and programs taught through a biblical lens, Tyndale offers a unique space to grow in heart, mind, and character. Learn more at findyourself.ca Christian Courier: Christian Courier has been a trusted source for Canadian and Christ-centred news and opinions since 1945. Their journalism inspires action, builds community and influences culture for Christ. You can subscribe to their email newsletters or (better yet) subscribe in print at christiancourier.ca  Stronger Philanthropy: Stronger Philanthropy connects the right donors with the right charities, facilitating the kind of strategic, targeted giving that leads to real and lasting social change. By providing advisory services that bridge the gap between donors and the charitable sector, Stronger Philanthropy plays a critical role in strengthening the impact of Canadian philanthropy. Learn more at strongerphilanthropy.caThe Priscilla and Stanford Reid Trust: For over 25 years the Reid Trust has supported both creative and traditional initiatives in Reformed and Presbyterian theological education in Canada.

Listen to this bonus episode with Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson, The Shema.

Join our conversation with Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson where we get a window into her own imagination as the director of the Windstone Farm Community and a lover and scholar of George MacDonald. Walk with us as we receive the command to consider the lilies, to attend to good stories, and to trust in the work of being present in the particulars of our own places and lives. We are so grateful for this new relationship with Kirstin and Windstone Farm, and we anticipate this is just the beginning of the conversation between us. Hope you enjoy!Leave a comment to join in on the conversation!Or fill out this 5-minute SURVEY to let us know your thoughts as a listener.Interested in coming to Unreliable Instincts? Registration is open until March 25, 2026.References from the Conversation:George MacDonald Essay, “The Imagination: Its Function and its Culture”Windstone Farm Community PhantastesMore of Kirstin on George MacdonaldEvents:Winter Learning Series⁠Open HouseTo connect with us, find us here:⁠Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠Read the Blog⁠⁠Ways to Give⁠Applications:Gap Year ⁠⁠Residency ProgramSponsors:Regent College: Regent College is a graduate school where theological depth meets spiritual formation. It’s a vibrant community where many paths cross and many lives are changed. Above all, it’s a place to explore the difference Christ makes to everything. Regent College is more than a graduate school. It’s an invitation to be transformed. Learn more at regent-college.edu Stronger Philanthropy: Stronger Philanthropy connects the right donors with the right charities, facilitating the kind of strategic, targeted giving that leads to real and lasting social change. By providing advisory services that bridge the gap between donors and the charitable sector, Stronger Philanthropy plays a critical role in strengthening the impact of Canadian philanthropy. Learn more at strongerphilanthropy.caThe Priscilla and Stanford Reid Trust: For over 25 years the Reid Trust has supported both creative and traditional initiatives in Reformed and Presbyterian theological education in Canada.

Brian Dijkema, President of Cardus, hops onto the podcast with Madi and Jon to discuss the importance of thinking deeply, humanism, and whether we should burn down or build up institutions and why. Leave a comment to join in on the conversation!Interested in coming to Unreliable Instincts? Registration is open until March 25, 2026.References from the Conversation:Cardus.ca comment.org Article: Essaying Discernment by Christina Bieber LakeBook: Intellectual Lives of the British Working Class by Jonathan RoseBook: The World Beyond Your Head by Matthew CrawfordBook: Dominion by Tom Holland Art: Vanitas & Veriditas by Josh Thiessen Book: The Fabric of Character by Anne SynderEvents:⁠Winter Learning Series⁠Open HouseTo connect with us, find us here:⁠Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠Read the Blog⁠⁠Ways to Give⁠Applications:⁠Gap Year ⁠⁠Residency ProgramSponsors:Wycliffe College: Founded in 1877, Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto is a graduate school of theology committed to preparing students for lives of practical ministry and theological scholarship. Rooted in the evangelical Anglican tradition, Wycliffe is home to students from a wide variety of denominations seeking to deepen their commitment to Christ and knowledge of the Gospel through study and community. Wycliffe offers diverse programs from part-time certificates to doctoral degrees, check out their website for more information at www.wycliffecollege.ca. Stronger Philanthropy: Stronger Philanthropy connects the right donors with the right charities, facilitating the kind of strategic, targeted giving that leads to real and lasting social change. By providing advisory services that bridge the gap between donors and the charitable sector, Stronger Philanthropy plays a critical role in strengthening the impact of Canadian philanthropy. Learn more at strongerphilanthropy.caThe Priscilla and Stanford Reid Trust: For over 25 years the Reid Trust has supported both creative and traditional initiatives in Reformed and Presbyterian theological education in Canada.

Marty Solomon joined for week 2 of Unreliable Instincts! Take a listen to the conversation Madi and Jon had with Marty that resulted in a debate about jazz music, talking about their favourite musicals, and understanding the differences between Empire and Shalom. Leave a comment to join in on the conversation!Interested in coming to Unreliable Instincts? Registration is open until March 25, 2026.References from the Conversation:BEMA DiscipleshipThe Gospel of Being HumanEvents:⁠Winter Learning Series⁠Open HouseTo connect with us, find us here:⁠Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠Read the Blog⁠Ways to Give⁠Applications:⁠Gap Year ⁠⁠Residency ProgramSponsors:Stronger Philanthropy: Stronger Philanthropy connects the right donors with the right charities, facilitating the kind of strategic, targeted giving that leads to real and lasting social change. By providing advisory services that bridge the gap between donors and the charitable sector, Stronger Philanthropy plays a critical role in strengthening the impact of Canadian philanthropy. Learn more at strongerphilanthropy.caThe Priscilla and Stanford Reid Trust: For over 25 years the Reid Trust has supported both creative and traditional initiatives in Reformed and Presbyterian theological education in Canada.

Jon Berends kicked off our Winter Learning Series, Unreliable Instincts, with a talk titled, “Hello Darkness, My Old Friend.” Here this bonus conversation where Jon and Madi talk about darkness and light, the role of knowing history and how it shapes our imaginations, and how people actually change. Leave a comment to join in on the conversation!Interested in coming to Unreliable Instincts? Registration is open until March 25, 2026.References from the Conversation:Iain McGilchristC.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeEvents:⁠Winter Learning Series⁠To connect with us, find us here:⁠Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠Read the Blog⁠Ways to Give⁠Applications:⁠Gap Year ⁠⁠Residency ProgramSponsors:Stronger Philanthropy: Stronger Philanthropy connects the right donors with the right charities, facilitating the kind of strategic, targeted giving that leads to real and lasting social change. By providing advisory services that bridge the gap between donors and the charitable sector, Stronger Philanthropy plays a critical role in strengthening the impact of Canadian philanthropy. Learn more at strongerphilanthropy.caThe Priscilla and Stanford Reid Trust: For over 25 years the Reid Trust has supported both creative and traditional initiatives in Reformed and Presbyterian theological education in Canada.International Justice Mission: Children, women and men face the reality of modern slavery, exploitation and abuse every day because people in power prey on the vulnerabilities that poverty creates. International Justice Mission Canada or IJM Canada is on a mission to partner with local communities to build a more just world where everyone can expect to be safe and protected. Together, we can build a safer, more just world. Learn more about getting your church involved at ijm.ca/churches.

Who better than to kick off the launch of our Winter Learning Series, Unreliable Instincts, than Dr James K. A. Smith! This conversation launches our series on fostering an imagination, and it’s one you don’t want to miss. Jon, Madi, and Jamie talk about the stories we’re part of, disordered narratives, philosophy, liturgies, and the Gospel. We also dive into friendship, noble failures, hope, presence, and belovedness conquering fear. What a way to start off our series, Unreliable Instincts: The Case for a Robust Christian Imagination. Make sure you register to join in for the whole series starting February 18th, and going for 6 Wednesday evenings. The speaker line up is incredible. Check out our website to learn more and to register to be part of the conversation. Learn more about Dr James K. A. Smith here. Upcoming Events:⁠Winter Learning Series⁠To connect with us, find us here:⁠Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠Read the Blog⁠⁠Ways to Give⁠Applications:⁠Gap Year ⁠⁠Residency Program

Welcome back! Jon and Madi take a few minutes to share about the upcoming Winter Learning Series titled "Unreliable Instincts: The Case for a Robust Christian Imagination". Tune in learn more about the series.Register here to let us know you're coming, and invite a friend to join you!Check out last year's series, Six Acts in Six Sessions.

It’s time for another Porch Podcast! Our students have now completed their first term at Act Five, so we invited them to take a seat on the front porch with us to share some reflections and highlights from the fall. We hope you feel like you’re sitting on the front porch with us, hearing their stories firsthand. Upcoming Events:⁠Winter Learning Series⁠To connect with us, find us here:⁠Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠Read the Blog⁠⁠Ways to Give⁠Applications:⁠Gap Year ⁠Residency Program

For the first time ever, we have three incredible Alumni Ambassador Interns! Our Alumni Ambassadors get the opportunity to visit schools, churches, camps, and conferences to tell their story as a student with us, and share more about Act Five. If you’ve had the privilege of getting to hear from them, you know how awesome they are!Here is Hannah's story, who is a graduate from the class of ‘22.Interested in being an Alumni Ambassador Intern next year? Stay tuned in the new year for the application!Upcoming Events:⁠Winter Learning Series⁠To connect with us, find us here:⁠Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠Read the Blog⁠⁠Ways to Give⁠Applications:Gap Year ⁠⁠Residency Program

For the first time ever, we have three incredible Alumni Ambassador Interns! Our Alumni Ambassadors get the opportunity to visit schools, churches, camps, and conferences to tell their story as a student with us, and share more about Act Five. If you’ve had the privilege of getting to hear from them, you know how awesome they are!Here is Zoe's story, who is a graduate from the class of ‘24.Interested in being an Alumni Ambassador Intern next year? Stay tuned in the new year for the application!Upcoming Events:⁠Winter Learning Series⁠To connect with us, find us here:⁠Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠Read the Blog⁠Ways to Give⁠Applications:Gap Year ⁠Residency Program

For the first time ever, we have three incredible Alumni Ambassador Interns! Our Alumni Ambassadors get the opportunity to visit schools, churches, camps, and conferences to tell their story as a student with us, and share more about Act Five. If you’ve had the privilege of getting to hear from them, you know how awesome they are!Here is Daniel's story, who is a graduate from the class of ‘25.Interested in being an Alumni Ambassador Intern next year? Stay tuned in the new year for the application!Hear Daniel share a story on Episode 11 too.Upcoming Events:⁠Winter Learning SeriesTo connect with us, find us here:⁠Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠ Facebook⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠Read the Blog⁠⁠Ways to Give⁠Applications:Gap Year ⁠Residency Program

Tim Dichau is on the podcast! Tim was the pastor at Grandview Church for over two decades. He led the church to refocus its mission among the neighbourhood and for the good of the city.In this episode, we talk about the importance of attention and collaboration in engaging where you are, and Tim shares many examples of how he’s experienced the significance of staying long enough to witness transformation. Tim also invites us to remember the role of repentance and the power of naming idols. Let us know what you think by commenting or reaching out.Learn More about Tim:CityGate VancouverGrandview ChurchBooks Tim has WrittenJoin us this season by Open Doors Wider at Act Five! Learn more here or at actfive.ca/giveUpcoming Events:⁠Open House⁠⁠Winter Learning Series⁠To connect with us, find us here:⁠Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠Read the Blog⁠⁠Ways to Give⁠Applications:⁠Gap Year ⁠⁠Residency Program

Join in on a conversation with Aimee Berends, a musician and registered psychotherapist. Madi and Aimee discuss the role of music in our lives, why play and beauty matter, and the many unique ways in which trust is built. In our theme this year about fostering an imagination, Aimee also shares ways in which our imaginations are fostered or hindered, and how it's not neutral.Aimee also gets Madi playing the piano in this episode! Let us know what you think by commenting or reaching out.Upcoming Events:⁠Storytelling Night in Guelph⁠⁠FUNDRAISER Storytelling Night in Hamilton⁠⁠Open House⁠⁠Winter Learning Series⁠To connect with us, find us here:⁠Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠Read the Blog⁠⁠Ways to Give⁠Applications:⁠Gap Year ⁠⁠Residency Program⁠

Act Five is a place of education, but how we educate is designed intentionally. Join us for a conversation with Justin Cook and Lena Scholman, two incredible educators, who bring us into thinking about the how and why of education. Let us know what you think by commenting or reaching out.Upcoming Events:Storytelling Night in GuelphFUNDRAISER Storytelling Night in HamiltonOpen HouseWinter Learning SeriesTo connect with us, find us here:WebsiteInstagram FacebookSubscribe to our NewsletterRead the BlogWays to GiveApplications:Gap Year Residency Program

Phil Reinders joins us on The Act Five Podcast! He is a pastor and runs a Rule of Life community, Habitus. In this episode, we talk about how the Habitus community was formed, how a Rule of Life forms and deforms our attachments, and the desire to be in communion with Jesus and becoming more fully alive humans. This conversation is one that will give you a glimpse into why the rhythms at Act Five are the way they are too. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss!Let us know what you think by commenting or reaching out.Upcoming Events:Storytelling Night in GuelphFUNDRAISER Storytelling Night in HamiltonOpen HouseTo connect with us, find us here:WebsiteInstagram FacebookSubscribe to our NewsletterRead the BlogWays to GiveApplications:Gap Year Residency Program

In this second part of the Season 3 introduction, Madi, Jon, and Eric dig deeper into themes they didn’t cover in Part 1. Together they explore what it means to walk with emerging adults—those navigating identity, purpose, faith, and belonging. They discuss Act Five’s mission to provide spaces of exploration and commitment, reflect on character development practices, and share stories from wilderness trips, community life, and moments of disconnection.This conversation invites us to reflect on who we’re becoming, how we “wave others in”, and what it looks like to create healthy spaces for young adults to grow in faith and life.To connect with us, find us here:WebsiteInstagram FacebookSubscribe to our NewsletterRead the BlogWays to GiveApplications:Gap Year Residency Program

Season 3 kicks off with stories from the summer as Madi, Jon, and producer, Eric, return to the digital front porch to celebrate one year of the Act Five Podcast. They revisit the heart of Act Five’s vision: helping young adults live wholeheartedly as disciples of Jesus, and explore the mission. They unpack the balance of community and education, why practices shape us more than “aha” moments, what it means to faithfully improvise in everyday life, and so much more.It’s an episode that continues to bring you into the heart of Act Five and why what happens at Act Five matters!To connect with us, find us here:WebsiteInstagram FacebookSubscribe to our NewsletterRead the BlogWays to Give

This summer, we’re releasing all the sessions from our winter learning series this past year, Six Acts in Six Sessions. This series is taught by dynamic speakers and scholars, who guide us through the six act drama of Scripture with the hope of sparking our imaginations in new ways. To close out the series, here is Act Five with Brian Walsh.Watch the video here.To connect with us, find us here:Spring CatalogueWebsiteInstagram FacebookSubscribe to our NewsletterWays to GiveApplications:Gap Year Residency ProgramSummer Living Opportunity

This summer, we’re releasing all the sessions from our winter learning series this past year, Six Acts in Six Sessions. This series is taught by dynamic speakers and scholars, who guide us through the six act drama of Scripture with the hope of sparking our imaginations in new ways. Here is Act Six (yes, we went out of order intentionally) with Laura De Jong.Watch the video here.To connect with us, find us here:Spring CatalogueWebsiteInstagram FacebookSubscribe to our NewsletterWays to GiveApplications:Gap Year Residency ProgramSummer Living Opportunity

This summer, we’re releasing all the sessions from our winter learning series this past year, Six Acts in Six Sessions. This series is taught by dynamic speakers and scholars, who guide us through the six act drama of Scripture with the hope of sparking our imaginations in new ways. Here is Act Four with Steve MacDouell.Watch the video here.To connect with us, find us here:Spring CatalogueWebsiteInstagram FacebookSubscribe to our NewsletterWays to GiveApplications:Gap Year Residency ProgramSummer Living Opportunity

This summer, we’re releasing all the sessions from our winter learning series this past year, Six Acts in Six Sessions. This series is taught by dynamic speakers and scholars, who guide us through the six act drama of Scripture with the hope of sparking our imaginations in new ways. Here is Act Three with John Bowen.Watch the video here.To connect with us, find us here:Spring CatalogueWebsiteInstagram FacebookSubscribe to our NewsletterWays to GiveApplications:Gap Year Residency ProgramSummer Living Opportunity

This summer, we’re releasing all the sessions from our winter learning series this past year, Six Acts in Six Sessions. This series is taught by dynamic speakers and scholars, who guide us through the six act drama of Scripture with the hope of sparking our imaginations in new ways. Here is Act Two with Jackson Theune.Watch the video here.To connect with us, find us here:Spring CatalogueWebsiteInstagram FacebookSubscribe to our NewsletterWays to GiveApplications:Gap Year Residency ProgramSummer Living Opportunity

This summer, we’re releasing all the sessions from our winter learning series this past year, Six Acts in Six Sessions. This series is taught by dynamic speakers and scholars, who guide us through the six act drama of Scripture with the hope of sparking our imaginations in new ways. Here is Act One with Nina Schuurman-Drenth.Watch the video here.To connect with us, find us here:Spring CatalogueWebsiteInstagram FacebookSubscribe to our NewsletterWays to GiveApplications:Gap Year Residency ProgramSummer Living Opportunity

JOMO stands for the Joy of Missing Out, and Christina Crook is all about inspiring people to get back to real connections, and letting ourselves feel bored to spark new creativity and wonder. There’s a lot of synergy between her work at JOMO(campus) and what we hope for with our students at Act Five. Links from the Episode:Christina’s BooksJOMO(campus)The Presence in the Modern World by Jacques EllulThe Anxious Generation by Jonathan HaidtTo connect with us, find us here:Spring CatalogueWebsiteInstagram FacebookSubscribe to our NewsletterWays to GiveApplications:Gap Year Residency ProgramSummer Living Opportunity

Cindy and Adrian are integral in the Indigenous Learning of our gap year program! They both bring vast experience and deep thought around how to engage with our Canadian history, and the invitations for today. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss, and will give you a glimpse into more of the learning we do within our gap year program.Links from the Episode:Book: Braiding SweetgrassHearts ExchangedDo Justice PodcastTo connect with us, find us here:Spring CatalogueWebsiteInstagram FacebookSubscribe to our NewsletterWays to GiveApplications:Gap Year Residency ProgramSummer Living Opportunity

We can’t know for sure, but we wonder if Jill Weber’s commitment to prayer is what birthed Act Five. She is definitely the reason we host Spaghetti Wednesday meals though! Jill Weber joined us all the way from England for this conversation about prayer, following a Rule of Life, and the role of wonder in our lives. We hope you experience her wonder through this episode!Links from the Episode:Jill’s Book: Even the Sparrow24/7 PrayerOrder of the Mustard SeedWaverley AbbeyGOHOPTo connect with us, find us here:Spring CatalogueWebsiteInstagram FacebookSubscribe to our NewsletterWays to GiveApplications:Gap Year Residency ProgramSummer Living Opportunity

Welcome to the episode where our “digital front porch” meets our actual front porch! Hear right from some our students, residents, and staff about their experience this year living at the Act Five home - it gives a beautiful glimpse into the life that happens here. It’s an episode you don’t want to miss!To connect with us, find us here:Website (www.actfive.ca)Instagram FacebookSubscribe to our NewsletterWays to GiveApplications:Gap Year Residency ProgramSummer Living Opportunity

What does it mean to be people of our places? Why does it even matter? Join in on today’s conversation with Steve MacDouell, a pastor and professor, as we talk about the importance of neighbourhoods. To connect with us, find us here:WebsiteInstagram FacebookSubscribe to our NewsletterWays to GiveApplications:Gap Year Residency ProgramSummer Living Opportunity

The Bema Podcast is a key teaching resource for our Six Acts class with our gap year students, so it was such a delight to have Marty Solomon, the host of The Bema Podcast, join us on today’s episode. To include our students, who have learned deeply from Marty this year, they had a chance to ask him a few questions too. Learn more about the Bema Discipleship group here.Upcoming Events:Open House - March 8 from 1:00-4:00To connect with us, find us here:WebsiteInstagram FacebookSubscribe to our NewsletterWays to GiveApplications:Gap Year Residency ProgramSummer Living Opportunity

As people who love, and deeply believe in community, we aren’t naive to how hard and complex it is. It can feel like compost. Take a seat with us as we chat with Justin, who is involved with 541 Eatery & Exchange, a place of welcome, good food, and connection to hear more about our unique experiences in building and shaping communities - and being deeply part of these communities. Also hear Zoe’s story, an alumni of Act Five who did her placement at 541. Learn more about 541 hereCheck out this article!https://morefullyalive.substack.com/p/beautiful-terrible-community Upcoming Events:Six Acts in Six SessionsTo connect with us, find us here:WebsiteInstagram FacebookSubscribe to our NewsletterWays to GiveApplications:Gap Year Residency ProgramSummer Living Opportunity

Maybe our desire for unity isn’t enough. Maybe it’s only with confession, humility, and a dose of desperation that we can wobble our way into a unity that is stronger.Listen in as Jon and Madi talk with two members, Dave and Steve, of the TrueCity Network, which is a collection of churches that are seeking the good of the city of Hamilton. Upcoming Events:6 Acts in 6 SessionsTo connect with us, find us here:WebsiteInstagram FacebookSubscribe to our NewsletterWays to GiveApplications:Gap Year Residency ProgramSummer Living Opportunity

As our gap year students are in El Salvador visiting our partners there, we figured it was a great opportunity for you to get to know them too! Hop on a digital airplane to hear more about Semillas de Nueva Creacion, a partner with Resonate Global Mission.To connect with us, find us here:WebsiteInstagramFacebookSubscribe to our NewsletterBlogGiveApplications:Gap Year ApplicationResidency ApplicationSummer Living Application

Welcome to a new year and a new season of The Act Five Podcast! On today’s episode, join Jon and Madi in a conversation around some of our most frequently asked questions. We also invite a special guest on the mic - you might hear him more often from now on!Upcoming Events: Six Acts in Six SessionsTo connect with us, find us here: Website Instagram Blog GiveApplications: Gap Year Program Residency Program Summer Living Opportunity

We’ve made it to the end of our first season of The Act Five Podcast! For this episode, our two Resident Leaders, Jana and Evan, have joined us for a conversation around all that we’ve talked about on the podcast this season - and, you get a sneak peak into some of the things they’ve been learning while walking with our students.Also, a special feature here is that TWO of our current students tell stories of some things they’ve experienced and learned so far being at Act Five. You don’t want to miss out on hearing them share!If you’d like to give us feedback, share some of your own learnings through what you’ve heard on the podcast, or give to this project, click any of the links below.We’ll be back in January for season 2. Thanks for being along for the ride this fall. To connect with us, find us here: Website Instagram  Facebook Subscribe to our Newsletter Ways to Give

On September 28, 2024, we celebrated Act Five turning FIVE years old, and as part of the event, we had three people share stories about their experience. Take a listen to Toon Garritsen’s story about his time as a resident in year five.We’re grateful that YOU are also part of our story. If you’d like to join our monthly donor community, know that your gift is going to impact the lives of our students and residents, and will help us keep opportunities, like this podcast, moving outward to more people. You can sign up on our website at www.actfive.ca/giveTo connect with us, find us here: Website Instagram  Facebook Subscribe to our Newsletter Ways to Give

On September 28, 2024, we celebrated Act Five turning FIVE years old, and as part of the event, we had three people share stories about their experience. Take a listen to Rachel Kodde’s story about her time as a student in year four.We’re grateful that YOU are also part of our story. If you’d like to join our monthly donor community, know that your gift is going to impact the lives of our students and residents, and will help us keep opportunities, like this podcast, moving outward to more people. You can sign up on our website at www.actfive.ca/giveTo connect with us, find us here: Website Instagram  Facebook Subscribe to our Newsletter Ways to Give

On September 28, 2024, we celebrated Act Five turning FIVE years old, and as part of the event, we had three people share stories about their experience. Take a listen to Alyssa Zilney’s story about her time as a staff since year one.We’re grateful that YOU are also part of our story. If you’d like to join our monthly donor community, know that your gift is going to impact the lives of our students and residents, and will help us keep opportunities, like this podcast, moving outward to more people. You can sign up on our website at www.actfive.ca/giveTo connect with us, find us here: Website Instagram  Facebook Subscribe to our Newsletter Ways to Give

In Port Dover, ON, is the South Coast Beach Project. The SoCo Beach Project is a 4 month spring/summer discipleship and community living experience for young adults ages 18-29. We share similar passions, values, and sometimes people too.Learn More About SoCo.Upcoming Events: Spaghetti Wednesday: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month in our backyard at 6:00pm 48-hour prayer weekend is THIS upcoming weekendTo connect with us, find us here: Website Instagram  Facebook Subscribe to our Newsletter Ways to Give

A few blocks west of the Act Five home is Micah House, a home for Refugee Claimants. We’ve become great friends, and we’d love for you to meet them and hear more about how our lives intersect! Learn More About ⁠Micah House⁠.Upcoming Events: 48h Prayer Weekend: November 8-10 ⁠Spaghetti Wednesday⁠: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month in our backyard at 6:00pmTo connect with us, find us here: ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Instagram ⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠ ⁠Ways to Give

Hear from Emma (year 5) as she shares about her experience with L'Arche through her time at Act Five.

Directly within the neighbourhood the Act Five home is in, you can find all five of the L’Arche Hamilton homes. As neighbours, we’ve committed to regular meals together and have grown great friendships. Listen in to learn more about who they are.Learn More About L’Arche Hamilton.Upcoming Events: Spaghetti Wednesday: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month in our backyard at 6:00pmTo connect with us, find us here: Website Instagram  Facebook Subscribe to our Newsletter Ways to Give

During our gap year, students participate in three different trips to the wilderness with Coldwater Canada. They are deeply interwoven with us, and we’d love for you to get to know them too!Learn More About Coldwater Canada.Upcoming Events: Act Five Turns Five Birthday Party!   Spaghetti Wednesday: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month in our backyard at 6:00pmTo connect with us, find us here: Website Instagram  Facebook Subscribe to our Newsletter Ways to Give