All Episodes

#115 - Worship Without Performance: Bobby Lane on Purity, Presence & Starting Backyard Worship

#114 - A Leadership Model That Kills Ego: Derik Fuller & Kirk Giles on Pride, Co-Leadership, & Prioritizing Mission

#113 - The Power of Invitation: Rich Birch on Relational Evangelism, Invite Culture, and Sustainable Growth

#112 - When Ritual Meets Relationship: Chris Keyes on Evangelization, the Holy Spirit, and The Catholic Church

#111- Love as the Measure of Leadership: Danielle Strickland on Hope, Justice, and the Way of Jesus

#110 - Unity, Youth & A Move of God in Canada — The 306 Network Story with William Dmytrow

#109 - From Iran to Canada: The Costly Call of Following Jesus — with Nathanael Fallahi

#108- The Leader Within: Jason Ballard on Emotional Health, Self-Awareness & Jesus‑Shaped Leadership

#107 - When God Calls You Into the Unknown: The Story of Evolve Church with Jono & Nicole Zantingh

#106 - Why LGBTQ+ Christians Fear Lifelong Loneliness: Pieter Valk on Historic Christian Sexual Ethics & LGBTQ+ Discipleship

#105 - From Banking to Kingdom Building: Joy Gomersall on Stewardship & the Future of the Church

#104 - A Holistic Path to Mental Health: Erin Walsh on the Mind, Body, & Soul

#103 - Reaching Kids with the Gospel: Ivhan Rusli on Innovation in Children’s Ministry

#102 - From Mini Mart to Movement: Why Evangelism Is Missing in Most Churches with Pony Church

#101 – What's Next for the Church in Canada: Six Insights for Following Jesus in Today’s Cultural Moment

#100 - Why Clarity on Calling Changes Everything: Jon Thompson on Leadership, Gifts, and Enduring Faithfully

#99 - Dustin Boreland on Why the Church is Losing the Culture War & How To Be a Faithful Presence in a Post-Christian World

#98 - Brooke Nicholls on Worship, Surrender & Revival in Canada

#97 - Mark Buchanan on Why Your Message Isn't Landing: Storytelling, Discipleship, and the Human Condition

#96 - Sid Koop on Youth Worker Community and Equipping Youth Workers Across Canada

#95 – Bishop Jenny Andison on Gen Z, Enduring Gospel Relevance, and Anglican Renewal

#94 - Keith Taylor on Leading with Character, Finishing Well, and Staying Faithful For The Long Haul

#93 - Sunder Krishnan on a Life Following Jesus Rooted in Prayer, Scripture & Holiness

#92 - Darrell Johnson on Preaching, The Holy Spirit's Role in Evangelism, and God’s Love for the World

#91 - Brian Carney on Building Sustainable Charities, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising, and the Future of Philanthropy in Canada

#90 - Empowering Youth, Building Bridges, & Finding Identity in Christ with Kaitlyn Cey

#89 - How Worship & Songwriting Are Uniting the Canadian Church With Joel Auge & Matthew Grieve of Royal Anthems

#88 - What's Up With Youth these Days? Helping Youth Encounter Jesus Through Prayer, Relationship & Leadership With Charles Karugu

#87 - Is The Church Afraid To Talk About Sex? Reclaiming God's Design for Intimacy, One Honest Conversation at a Time with Kingdom Sexuality

#86 - Is Bad Christian Art Offensive? Honest Worship, Lament in Song, and Creating Art That Breathes With Joshua Leventhal

#85 - Brent Ingersoll on Renewal, Revival & Rebuilding the Church in Atlantic Canada

#84 - Domenic Ruso on Bridging Secular Curiosity and Gospel Clarity in Canada

#83 - Mike Cheon on Following Jesus from K-Pop Stages to Afghan Frontlines and a Calling to Canada

#82 - Daniel Im on Rethinking Discipleship, Spirit-Empowered Growth & Embracing the Opportunity

#81 - Planting Deep, Leading Bold: Five Stories of Intimacy, Identity & Impact Across Canada

#80 - Chris Price on Church Planting in Team, Sowing Seeds, and Trusting God With the Journey

#79 - Jared Brock on Writing, Resistance, and Revealing the Truth About Evil

#78 - Matt Menzel on Surrender, Revival, and Rediscovering the Presence of Jesus

#77 - Melinda Estabrooks on Walking with God Through Adoption, Amplifying Voices, and Creating Belonging

#76 - Ezra Okoti: From Kenya to Canada — What the Western Church Can Learn About Community & Worship

#75 - Recap Episode: Reaching, Leading, and Innovating — Five Stories of Faith in Action

#74 - James Kelly on the Rise of FaithTech: A Movement Bridging the Gap Between Faith and Technology

#73 - Anthony Lee Jr. on Faith, Basketball, and Finding Purpose Beyond the Game

#72 - Dan Gillis & Ben Hilson on Revitalization, Leading in Community, and Empowering Evangelism

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

#70 - Jeff Brodie on Authentic Ministry, Cultural Shifts, and Reaching the Spiritually Curious

#69 - Recap Episode: Discipleship Environments, Trusting God’s Timing, and Leadership That Lasts

#68 - Steve Adams on Leadership, Hiring the Right Pastors, and Navigating Ministry Transitions

#67 - Jason Persaud on Shaping Culture, Sharing Jesus, and Leading With Justice

#66 - Matt Pamplin on Church Planting, The Hard Work of Discipleship, and Following the Spirit

#65 - Lucas Burton on Understanding Evangelism in a Post-Christian World

#64 - Recap Episode: Calling, Leadership, Evangelism & Digital Ministry

#63 - Chris de Monyé: From Probation Officer to Pastor, Embracing Growth and Calling

#62 - Ashwin Ramani: From Hindu Roots to Ministry in Canada, Embracing Diversity and Hospitality

#61 - Joanna la Fleur on the Evolution of Digital Media in Communication & The Power of Storytelling

#60 - Vijay Krishnan: From Marketing to Ministry and How to Create a Culture of Invitation

#59 - Recap Episode: Church Buildings, Prayer, Obedience, and Anchoring Community in Jesus

#58 - John Lamos on Forming a Covenant Kingdom Community Anchored in Jesus on Grand Manan Island

#57 - Ben & Emma Narayanan on Obedience as Success, Trusting God's Word, and Picking Up the Pen

#56 - Vance Pitman on the Power of Prayer: Gospel Impact, Spiritual Warfare & Unity in Challenging Spaces

#55 - Kyle Hackmann on the Disruptive Witness of a Church Building in a Secular City

#54 - Recap Episode: Slavs, The North, Downtown Toronto, Small Towns & Barriers to Mission

#53 - Dr. Sarah Han on Understanding God's Mission and Barriers to Participating In It

#52 - Ron Baker From City to Small Towns: A New Church Planting Vision

#51 - Tyler Wigg-Stevenson From Secularism to Relaunching a Church in Downtown Toronto

#50 - James Clarence on Saying Yes To God and Moving to the North

#49 - Alexander Krupin on Reaching Slavics & The Opportunity of Covocational Pastoring

#48 - September 2024 Deep Dive With Matt Naismith

#47 - Matt Vincent on Longevity, Maturation, & Two Centuries of Church Life & Faith

#46 - Keith Dow on Serving Alongside People With Disabilities

#45 - Rob Chartrand on Reimagining Theological Education for the Future & The Gospel As Foundation

#44 - Brady Shearer on The Power of Digital Engagement For Churches & Why The Church Matters

#43 - Jeremiah Capule on Scuba Instructing as Preparation for Disciple Making, Doing Good Things Vs. God Things, and Hearing His Voice

#42 - Jesper Jeppesen on Planting a Church in Denmark and Toronto, Responding to a Hostile Culture, Taking Steps of Faith, and Praying Like Never Before

#41 - Elita Friesen on Balance, Early Mornings With Jesus, Practicing Sabbath As a Family & Loving Jesus & His Church

#40 - Shaila Visser on Coming to Christ, Leading Alpha Across Canada, Defining Evangelism & Spirit-Led Encounters on Airplanes

#39 - Harold Peasley on Lessons From a Nearly 80-Year Journey: The Powerhouse of the Church and the Need to Listen

#38 - Andrew Lamme on Desire, Sexual Addiction, Accountability & Taking Steps Towards Recovery

#37 - Chris Vacher on Discovering Your Primary Calling, Discerning a Vocational Change & Helping Churches Move Their Ministry Forward

#36 - Nate Vedoya on Multiethnic Church, The Danger of Stereotypes & Building a Culture of Grace, Curiosity & Welcome

#35 - Andrew Lang on Serving First Nations, The Power of the Gospel Leading to Forgiveness & The Commitment of Presence

#34 - Kim McGibbon on Welcoming Newcomers & Refugees, Developing Ministries of Compassion and Serving Out of the Overflow

#33 - Jon Thompson on Restoration Prayer, Developing a Spiritual Theology to Interpret Spiritual Experience & Discovering The True Nature Calling

#32 - Brandon Richardson on Merging Two Churches, Staying in Ontario, Hope vs. Hype & Relying on the Good Good Father

#31 - Earl Marshall on The Temptation of Information Transfer Alone & Teams Building Trusting Relationship Prior to the Storm

#30 - Chad MacDonald & Jeremy Dager on Planting in Halifax, Planting in Team & Dying to Self for the Glory of God & The Good of the Church

#29 - Ken Taylor on 35 Years of Ministry in The Same Place, Avoiding Isolation & The Importance of Building Relationships With Other Pastors in Your City

#28 - David Pothier on Reaching Montreal and Beyond, Counting The Cost, and Impact Over Influence

#27 - Jason McGibbon on the Opportunity for Gospel Witness in the Arts, Various Hobbies & The Subcultures They Represent

#26 - JD Fasolino on Reaching Hispanics, The Mourner in Every Immigrant & The Power of a Warm Welcome

#25 - Brett Porter on the Process of Discernment, Walking With Jesus & Building the Kingdom Vs. an Individual Church

#24 - Jason Ballard on the Creation of the Alpha Youth Film Series, CCLN, Church Planting & the Most Relevant Thing Being a Meal With Friends

#23 - Ben Jolliffe on Raising Up, Leading Alongside and Being Challenged by Local Elders and the Power of Church Statements

#22 - Mark Burch on His Father's Example, Impacting Lostness & Leading a Large Church Outward

#21 - Mikey Filicicchia on the Underground Network, Toronto as a Missionary Playground & Adjusting Expectations

#20 - Daniel Im on Life Pillars, The Value of Counselling & The Need For Deep Friendship

#19 - Andaza Hezekiah on Being Content Yet Contending and Trusting God for Numerical Growth

#18 - Kesavan Balasingham on Life in Prison, One on One Discipleship & Never Being the Same Again

#17 - Bert & Sheila Thomson on the Ups & Downs of Marriage, Parenting & Family Life In Church Planting

#16 - Steve Bray on Spurgeon, Getting Burdened for the Lost & Reaching Newfoundland & Labrador

#15 - Jim DeMarsh & Mark Strickland on Getting Dry, Hungering For More & How to Become a Word & Spirit Church

#14 - Chris Synesael on the Raptors in the SkyDome, Discovering the Church & How Missional Communities Work

#13 - Norm Funk on Discerning the Call to Plant a Church, Raising Up Leaders & The Paramount Importance of Biblical Preaching

#12 - Raja Stone on the Power of the Desert Retreat, Working at a Major Tech Company & Binary Thinking Vs. Quantum Thinking

#11 - Jeff Bennett on Finding a Method to Share the Gospel, What Holds People Back & How to Create Evangelistic Momentum

#10 - Robbie Symons on Calling In a Season of Restlessness, Becoming a Sending Church & Prayer as the Foundation For Life & Ministry

#9 - Will Han on His Experience of Radical Love Through a Bowl of Kimchi & Reaching Diaspora Peoples

#8 - Darryl Dash on Planting in Liberty Village, Being Encouraged to Attend a Burlesque Show & How the Gospel Works in Brokenness

#7 - Daniel Yang on Toronto, The Social Layers that Divide Us & Communicating the Gospel as Hope

#6 - Jacques Avakian on the History of Quebec & Why Understanding History is So Important

#5 - Brett Landry on Reaching the Urban City & Why Scaling Into Manageable Parts is Strategic

#4 - Dwayne Cline on Engaging the City & Leading Others to do the Same

#3 - Bechara Karkafi on Reaching the Nations & Planting Churches Among New Canadians

#2 - Robin Wallar on Making Disciples & the Reality of Pain in the Process

#1 - Jeff Christopherson on the Future and Place of Personal Preferences in Church Planting