Canadian Church Leaders Podcast
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Episodes: 123
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Conversations that speak to the heart, soul and vision of the pastor, with ample time to hear the stories and processing of church leaders. Hosted most often by Jason Ballard, Pastor at The Way Church in Vancouver, BC.
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John Mark Comer on Spiritual Formation for Today’s World, Recovery After Sundays, and Practices for Deep Friendship
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Mark Buchanan on Pastoring Others Without Losing Your Soul, Growing Deep Over Fast, and Telling Gospel-Shaped Stories
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Tammy Giffen on Neighbourhood Contextualization, Processing When People Leave, and What Helps Canada Feel Smaller
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Nicky Gumbel On His Succession at HTB, a Vision to Train 10,000 Pastors, and the Significance of April 17, 2033
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Jerry L. Sittser On the Early Church “Third Way”, Re-introducing a Christian Imagination, and Navigating Grief through a Redemptive Lens
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Jonathan Smith On Nurturing Change in Churches with Compassion, Embracing the Vitality of Pruning for Church Growth, and Recognizing the Essential Role of Spiritual Mentors
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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Jeff Vanderstelt on The Dealing With Criticism, Navigating Toxic Church Culture, The Crisis of Discipleship, and Dallas Willard’s Last Unanswered Question
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Durwin and Angel Gray on Being Called to a Place and Community, Navigating Imposter Syndrome, and Parenting as the Primary Avenue of Discipleship
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Special Episode: Elita Friesen on Abiding in Jesus, The Fruitfulness of Rocky Soil, and Recognizing the Work of the Vinedresser
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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Darren Herbold on Embracing Holy Inconvenience, Why Ministry Friendships Are Key & Choosing Faithfulness in All Seasons
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Evan Wickham on Fostering Compassionate Curiosity, Embracing Courageous Orthodoxy, and Creating Healthy Spaces for Questions & Disagreement
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Darrell Johnson on Carving out a New Understanding of Pastoring, Trusting the Power of God’s Word, & How the Ten Commandments Speak to Our Cultural Moment
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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Bonus Episode: Getting Practical with Jon Wright on Nurturing a Culture of Biblical Generosity & Year-End Giving
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Ebonie Davis on Nurturing Gritty Faith, Four Spiritual Practices for the Next-Generation & Being a Student of Those You Lead
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Pieter Valk on the Historical Christian Sex Ethic, Demystifying Vocational Singleness & How Pastors Can Serve the LGBT+ Community
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Jason Matta on Prioritizing Your Closest Relationships in Ministry, Being Held By the Body of Christ in Hard Times, and Building For Eternal Value
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Archbishop Michael Miller on Overseeing 70+ Parishes, Prayer as a Central Pastoral Activity & Dealing Realistically with Criticism
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Chris Price on Preaching: Being a Prophet to Culture, Adopting the Right Kind of Relevancy & Moving Beyond Information Transfer to Encounter
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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Bishop Jenny Andison on Stewarding a Church with 180 Years of History, Her Passion for Evangelism & Cultivating the Monastery Within
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Jonny Hughes on the Simplicity of Prayer, Discerning His Call to Pastoral Ministry & the Story of Trinity Church
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Montreal Spotlight | A Conversation with David Pothier of La Chapelle
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Montreal Spotlight | A Conversation with Patti Miller of Evangel Church
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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John’s Story: How a Pastor’s Journey to Health Transformed Him and His Family
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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Special Episode: Mark Sayers On Discipleship as Perseverance, Giving God Your Reputation & Recalibrating the Church’s View of Revival
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May 29, 2023 |
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Ken Shigematsu on Seeking to Bless Those We Envy, Practicing Confession as a Pastor & How We Can Survive Shame
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May 16, 2023 |
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Jonathan Tremaine Thomas on Engaging the Gospel Amidst Unrest, Seeking Righteousness and Distinguishing Between a Biblical and Secular View of Justice
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May 01, 2023 |
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Albert Chu on Church Planting as a Discipleship Engine, Resurrecting Dying Churches & How a Second Chance to Pastor Changed Him
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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Brett Landry on Contextual Church Ministry, Healing After Burnout & the Difference the Gospel Makes for Pastors
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Henry Schorr on Prayer as the Starting Place, Choosing Generosity Over Ingrowth & His Reflections on 40+ Years of Pastoring
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Jessica DiSabatino on Growing up in an Accidental House Church, How Loss Shaped Her Calling & Living Like the Harvest is Plentiful Today
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Kevin Palau (Son of Luis Palau) on His Father’s Legacy, Rekindling a Passion For Evangelism & How He Unified 200+ Churches to Serve Portland
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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Ross Hastings on How to Make Ethical Decisions, the Starting Place for Personal Transformation & Participation in the Life of God
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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Special Episode: The Best from the Canadian Youth Pastor Summit West (Part 2)
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Jan 02, 2023 |
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Special Episode: The Best from the Canadian Youth Pastor Summit West (Part 1)
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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Nathan Weselake on Four Church Shaping Prayers, His Desire for Indigenous Reconciliation & What the Lord Is Doing in Fly-In Communities
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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Joyce Rees on Building a Life Not Just a Ministry, Pursuing Calling Amidst Pushback & the Kingdom’s Measurement of Success
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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Special Episode: Darrell Johnson on the Pastor as Shepherd, Dealing With Hurt in Ministry & What Has and Has Not Changed for Pastors
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Mike Voll on Revitalizing Churches in Small Towns, the Importance of Submitting to Process & His Journey Through Loss as a Young Pastor
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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Katia Adams on Dreaming to Church Plant as a Teenager, Pastoring With Legacy in Mind & What the Persecuted Church Can Teach Us
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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Special Episode: Searching for Faithful Pastors (Part 2)
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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Special Episode: Searching for Faithful Pastors (Part 1)
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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What's Coming Up
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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Pete Greig: What Echoed From A Prayer Room, the Necessity of the Local Church & A Call to Consider the State of Our Hearts
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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Sunder Krishnan on Knowing Who You Are Not, What Pastors Must Embody to Finish Well & Living A Life Worth Watching
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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Joshua Butler on Creative Mission In Your City, the Power of Listening, and How Trial Formed His Pastoral Heart
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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Simon Ponsonby on How Church History Can Fuel Us, Staying Amazed by Jesus, and Why the Fear of the Lord is Key
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Jul 04, 2022 |
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Incubator Sessions: In England with Pete Hughes, Simon Ponsonby, Tim May & Others
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Jun 22, 2022 |
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Incubator Sessions: Mark Sayers on Self Actualization as Idolatry, Spiritual Authority, the Priestly Call to Sacrifice, and Stewarding Soft Power
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May 30, 2022 |
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Incubator Sessions: Darren Rouanzoin on Preparing for What’s Next by Disrupting Comforts, Identifying Compromise & Consecrating Oneself
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May 16, 2022 |
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Gordon Smith on How Individuals, Churches, and Pastors Can Discover Their Calling & Find Hope in Exile
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May 02, 2022 |
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Glenn Packiam on Overcoming Division in Your Church, the Invitation in Vocational Uncertainty & the Resilient Pastor
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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Winn Collier on How the Life, Presence & Posture of Eugene Peterson Speaks to Pastors Today
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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Phil Kniesel on His 6 Year Succession Journey, Evangelism That Comes From the Heart, and Empowering the Next Generation of Pastors
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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Father Matthew Francis on the Beauty in Church History, What It Means to Be Sent Ones, and the Joy of Pastoral Home Visits
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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Pete Scazzero on Formation Through Winter Seasons, the Gift of Our Limits, and Keeping Your Wonder For 45 Years of Ministry
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Feb 21, 2022 |
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Milissa Ewing on Discovering Her Call to Preach, Discerning Big Decisions With Your Family, and Stepping Into Indigenous Reconciliation as a Church.
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Feb 07, 2022 |
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Brandon Richardson on Building Friendships With Other Pastors & His Heart For Small Towns in Canada
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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Tyler Staton on Combatting Idolatry Through the Nazarite Vow & Becoming A Prayerful Disciple Who Cultivates A Prayerful Church
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Jan 10, 2022 |
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Best of 2021
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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Alan Hirsch on the Five-Fold Ministry: How it can Unlock the Church’s Potential & Help You Flourish As A Church Leader
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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Sid Koop on Passing Faith to the Next Generation, the Power of Mentors, and How Lead Pastors Can Champion Their Youth Teams
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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Rich Villodas on the Danger of Celebrity-ism, His Experience With Succession, and Engaging Your Interior World.
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Francis Chan on Renewing Our Reverence for Communion, the Costs of Unity, and His Encouragement To Pastors Weary From Criticism.
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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Shaila Visser on What to Consider When Revitalizing an Organization, Providing Coverage to Young Leaders, and Rediscovering Evangelism in Her Life
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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Danielle Strickland on Hospitality as Counter-Formation, the Beauty of Story, and How We Can Better Repent & Lament
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Oct 11, 2021 |
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David Kinnaman & Mark Sayers: Where God Might Want To Take Us Next
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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Kara Powell on the Questions the Next Generation Wrestles With That Every Pastor Should Consider
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Sep 20, 2021 |
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Keith Taylor on 42 Years of Pastoral Ministry: How He Finished Well, Kept His Heart Tender, and Experienced God’s Missional Imagination.
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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Aaron White on the Common Pitfalls in Efforts to Serve the Poor, Why Prayer Must Come Before Acts of Justice & the Power of Partnerships
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Aug 23, 2021 |
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Ho-Ming Tsui on How Ethnic Churches Evolve and Why the Gospel Must Be Central in Conversations on Justice & Mercy
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Aug 09, 2021 |
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Jon Thompson on Discovering, Embracing, and Sustaining Your Pastoral Calling
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Jul 26, 2021 |
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Kevin Myers on the Decline Before Revivals, Going Back to the Basics & Lessons For Today From the Prophet Elijah
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Jul 22, 2021 |
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Vijay Krishnan on Interior Work In An Exterior World, Questioning What We Accelerate, and Innovation with Intention
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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John Mark Comer on the Role of a Pastor Amidst Today’s Expectations, the Church as an Alternative Society, and Cultivating Peace Despite Circumstances
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Jun 14, 2021 |
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John & Helen Burns on Transitioning Before It’s Too Late, Why Young People Want a Trusted Voice, and How to Be Intentional With Your Family
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May 31, 2021 |
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Drew Hyun on Leading a Family of Churches, Dealing With Your Ego As a Pastor & the Cost of Unity
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May 17, 2021 |
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Charles Price on His Convictions for Preaching, How to Weigh Ministry Opportunities and His Encouragement for Young Pastors
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May 03, 2021 |
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Ben & Emma Narayanan on Planting During Personal Loss, The Four H’s of Their Culture, and Extending Honour When Gifted a Building
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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BONUS: A Conversation on Worship & Theology with Brooke Ligertwood & Darrell Johnson
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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Sam Picken on Developing Invitational Disciples, Serving Toronto Creatively, and the Foundations for Faithfulness
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Apr 12, 2021 |
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Matt Menzel Interviews Father Justin Huang on the Joys and Sacrifices of Joining the Priesthood, Communing Deeper With Jesus, and the Power of Confession
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Apr 05, 2021 |
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Jono Zantingh on Embracing the Emotions of Transitions, Every Pastor's Wrestle With People Pleasing, and Why Your Church Shouldn’t Get All Your Hospitality
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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Darren Rouanzoin on Entering the Digital Desert, the Risk of Becoming a Disembodied Influencer, and Having a Vision Bigger Than Your Church
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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Anne Miranda: Creating Cultures for Emotional Healing, Discovering Gifting in Your Volunteers & Why She Left the Marketplace for Ministry
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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Father Simon Lobo On Learning to Lead a Growing Parish, What Has Kept Him in Ministry and the Post-Pandemic Disciple
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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Damian & Julie Bassett on Planting Hillsong Canada, What it Means to Lead Together & Their Priority of Building Friendships With Other Pastors
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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Miles Toulmin on Planting a Resourcing Church in Malaysia, How He Spots Young Leaders & Cultivating Contentment in God Given Assignments
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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Pastor, Don’t Give Up: Over 156 Years of Ministry Wisdom from Dr. Charles Price, Dr. Darrell Johnson & Dr. Laurel Buckingham
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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Mark Buchanan: Acting on Your Convictions Even When You Fail, How Grief Shaped His Pastoral Heart & the Unlost Wonder of Scripture
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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Phil Cann on What We Can Learn From Rural Churches, Pastoring Not Just Managing & Building the Kingdom Instead of an Empire
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Jan 18, 2021 |
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Tim Mackie on the Bible: the Wrestle to Understand It, Complexity of Teaching It and Power Within It
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Jan 11, 2021 |
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Darrell Johnson: Speaking to the Weariness of Pastors, an Exercise for Moving Through Your Internal World & What to Preach Today
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Jan 04, 2021 |
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The Best of 2020
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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Canadian Authors Aaron White, Alastair Sterne, Andy Steiger and Brett Ullman on Their Most Recent Books
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Dec 08, 2020 |
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Tammy Giffen: Her Story of Finding Jesus Through Alpha, the Value of Partnering With Other Churches & Encouragement for Female Leaders
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Nov 30, 2020 |
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Father James Mallon & Jon Tyson on Ministry, Mission & the Future Church
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Nov 23, 2020 |
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Al Gordon on Kingdom Creativity, Audacious Dreaming & Blessing the City with More Than a Religious Gathering
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Nov 09, 2020 |
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Matt Tapley on When Ambition Becomes a Problem, Loyalty in Secondary Roles, and How to Know When to Jump Ship
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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Michael McDonald on Authentic Evangelism, Vision for Global & Local Missions, and Playing the Supporting Role
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Oct 26, 2020 |
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Mike Miller on Creating Culture, Building Teams & Planting a Church in Atlantic Canada
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Oct 19, 2020 |
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Ken Shigematsu on Preaching to Post-Christian Culture, True Success in the Kingdom & the Practice of Meditation
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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Jon Thompson With the Three Things That Matter Most in Crisis & a Theology of Spiritual Gifts
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Sep 21, 2020 |
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Larry Osborne on Leading Young Leaders & the Secret to Effectiveness
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Sep 14, 2020 |
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Glenn Packiam on Drawing From Different Church Expressions & Becoming Brokers of Hope in the World
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Sep 07, 2020 |
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Darrell Johnson and Tim Hughes: Q&R on the Book of Revelation
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Aug 31, 2020 |
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Ho-Ming Tsui on Learning to Speak the Language of Love in a Multi-Generational, Multi-Lingual Church
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Aug 24, 2020 |
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Brad Lomenick on Leadership That Asks for Help, Dreams Big and Leads With Hope Instead of Cynicism
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Aug 10, 2020 |
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Alex Seeley on Leading With Effortlessness, Building a High Talent, Low Ego Team & Stewarding God’s Presence
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Aug 03, 2020 |
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Mark Clark on Developing Young Leaders, Handling Criticism and New Perspectives in the Pandemic
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Jul 27, 2020 |
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Tim Hughes on Leading Under Pressure, Creating Space For the Spirit and Giving Your Best Leaders Away
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Jul 21, 2020 |
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Daniel Im on Leadership Succession, Partnering With Other Churches and the Core of Evangelism
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Jun 29, 2020 |
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Ben Karuhije: From a Rwandan Refugee to a Canadian Church Planter
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Jun 22, 2020 |
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Danielle Strickland on Racism, Justice & Canada as a Place of Healing for the Nations
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Jun 15, 2020 |
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Pete Hughes on Preaching to Racial Injustice, Leading Through Pain and the Restoration of Society as a Whole
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Jun 08, 2020 |
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John Mark Comer on Dealing With Your Shadow Side, Relinquishing Control and Leading a Church in Spiritual Formation
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Jun 01, 2020 |
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Matt Menzel: From One Week to Live, to Second in Command, to Leading a Thriving Church in Downtown Vancouver
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May 18, 2020 |
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Jon Tyson on Principles of Revival, the Primal Path and What It Will Take for Generations to Work Together
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May 11, 2020 |
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Father James Mallon on Unifying the Church, Parish Renewal and Ministry in the Power of the Spirit
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May 04, 2020 |
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Mark Sayers on Disruption as a Catalyst for Renewal, Shifts in the Western Church, and Why Humility Is Essential
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Apr 27, 2020 |
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Brent Ingersoll on Personal Holiness, Seeking Revival and Leading Church Transition at Age 29
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Apr 23, 2020 |
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Josh Kelsey on Church Planting, COVID-19 and Building Community in New York City
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Apr 20, 2020 |
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Darrell Johnson on the Importance of Preaching and Prayer in COVID-19
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Apr 12, 2020 |
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Carey Nieuwhof on Leading During COVID-19: The Challenges We Are Facing and the Opportunities We Might Be Missing
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Apr 05, 2020 |