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The Sowers. — 117 episodes

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#121- Experiencing God in Everyday Life: Mike Blackaby on Faithfulness, Valleys & Harvest Seasons

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#120 - The Student Leadership Collective: Avalon Reimer on the Grade 10 Students Across Canada Sharing Jesus in Their High Schools

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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#48 - September 2024 Deep Dive With Matt Naismith

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

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#46 - Keith Dow on Serving Alongside People With Disabilities

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

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

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

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#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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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#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

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#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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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