The Sowers Podcast
By Matt Naismith
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Episodes: 119
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The Sowers. features stories and best practices from Canadian church planters and leaders who are influencing kingdom movement and impacting their communities. With a whimsical thoughtful approach and format, episodes and conversations are easy to follow with tangible action steps at each episode’s conclusion. Insights gained can be used as teaching and inspiration for ministry whether personal or church specific.
Hosted by Matt Naismith, The Sowers. podcast desires to help and inspire every listener to become a sower in the places where they live, work, learn and play. Matt was a church planter and local pastor, before transitioning to a catalyst and strategist role for a church planting network.
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#119 - From Georgia to Nanaimo: Cam & Christa Moore on Saying Yes When God Calls l The Sowers Pod
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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#118 - Searching for Identity, Finding Freedom in Christ: Kyla Gillespie on Sexuality, Gender Dysphoria, & the Gospel
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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#117 - From Marketplace to Ministry: Chris Dias Trusting God With Every Season l The Sowers Podcast
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May 26, 2026 |
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#116 - Spiritual Openness in a Post‑Christian World: Andy Smits on Seeing What Others Miss
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May 12, 2026 |
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#115 - Worship Without Performance: Bobby Lane on Purity, Presence & Starting Backyard Worship
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May 05, 2026 |
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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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Apr 28, 2026 |
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#113 - The Power of Invitation: Rich Birch on Relational Evangelism, Invite Culture, and Sustainable Growth
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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#112 - When Ritual Meets Relationship: Chris Keyes on Evangelization, the Holy Spirit, and The Catholic Church
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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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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Mar 31, 2026 |
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#110 - Unity, Youth & A Move of God in Canada — The 306 Network Story with William Dmytrow
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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#109 - From Iran to Canada: The Costly Call of Following Jesus — with Nathanael Fallahi
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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#108- The Leader Within: Jason Ballard on Emotional Health, Self-Awareness & Jesus‑Shaped Leadership
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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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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Feb 24, 2026 |
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#106 - Why LGBTQ+ Christians Fear Lifelong Loneliness: Pieter Valk on Historic Christian Sexual Ethics & LGBTQ+ Discipleship
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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#105 - From Banking to Kingdom Building: Joy Gomersall on Stewardship & the Future of the Church
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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#104 - A Holistic Path to Mental Health: Erin Walsh on the Mind, Body, & Soul
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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#103 - Reaching Kids with the Gospel: Ivhan Rusli on Innovation in Children’s Ministry
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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#102 - From Mini Mart to Movement: Why Evangelism Is Missing in Most Churches with Pony Church
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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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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Dec 23, 2025 |
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#100 - Why Clarity on Calling Changes Everything: Jon Thompson on Leadership, Gifts, and Enduring Faithfully
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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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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Dec 02, 2025 |
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#98 - Brooke Nicholls on Worship, Surrender & Revival in Canada
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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#97 - Mark Buchanan on Why Your Message Isn't Landing: Storytelling, Discipleship, and the Human Condition
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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#96 - Sid Koop on Youth Worker Community and Equipping Youth Workers Across Canada
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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#95 – Bishop Jenny Andison on Gen Z, Enduring Gospel Relevance, and Anglican Renewal
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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#94 - Keith Taylor on Leading with Character, Finishing Well, and Staying Faithful For The Long Haul
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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#93 - Sunder Krishnan on a Life Following Jesus Rooted in Prayer, Scripture & Holiness
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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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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Sep 30, 2025 |
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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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Sep 23, 2025 |
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#90 - Empowering Youth, Building Bridges, & Finding Identity in Christ with Kaitlyn Cey
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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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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Sep 09, 2025 |
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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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Aug 19, 2025 |
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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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Aug 05, 2025 |
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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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Jul 22, 2025 |
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#85 - Brent Ingersoll on Renewal, Revival & Rebuilding the Church in Atlantic Canada
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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#84 - Domenic Ruso on Bridging Secular Curiosity and Gospel Clarity in Canada
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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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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Jun 17, 2025 |
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#82 - Daniel Im on Rethinking Discipleship, Spirit-Empowered Growth & Embracing the Opportunity
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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#81 - Planting Deep, Leading Bold: Five Stories of Intimacy, Identity & Impact Across Canada
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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#80 - Chris Price on Church Planting in Team, Sowing Seeds, and Trusting God With the Journey
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May 27, 2025 |
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#79 - Jared Brock on Writing, Resistance, and Revealing the Truth About Evil
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May 20, 2025 |
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#78 - Matt Menzel on Surrender, Revival, and Rediscovering the Presence of Jesus
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May 13, 2025 |
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#77 - Melinda Estabrooks on Walking with God Through Adoption, Amplifying Voices, and Creating Belonging
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May 06, 2025 |
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#76 - Ezra Okoti: From Kenya to Canada — What the Western Church Can Learn About Community & Worship
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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#75 - Recap Episode: Reaching, Leading, and Innovating — Five Stories of Faith in Action
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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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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Apr 15, 2025 |
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#73 - Anthony Lee Jr. on Faith, Basketball, and Finding Purpose Beyond the Game
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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#72 - Dan Gillis & Ben Hilson on Revitalization, Leading in Community, and Empowering Evangelism
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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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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Mar 25, 2025 |
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#70 - Jeff Brodie on Authentic Ministry, Cultural Shifts, and Reaching the Spiritually Curious
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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#69 - Recap Episode: Discipleship Environments, Trusting God’s Timing, and Leadership That Lasts
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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#68 - Steve Adams on Leadership, Hiring the Right Pastors, and Navigating Ministry Transitions
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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#67 - Jason Persaud on Shaping Culture, Sharing Jesus, and Leading With Justice
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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#66 - Matt Pamplin on Church Planting, The Hard Work of Discipleship, and Following the Spirit
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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#65 - Lucas Burton on Understanding Evangelism in a Post-Christian World
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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#64 - Recap Episode: Calling, Leadership, Evangelism & Digital Ministry
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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#63 - Chris de Monyé: From Probation Officer to Pastor, Embracing Growth and Calling
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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#62 - Ashwin Ramani: From Hindu Roots to Ministry in Canada, Embracing Diversity and Hospitality
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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#61 - Joanna la Fleur on the Evolution of Digital Media in Communication & The Power of Storytelling
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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#60 - Vijay Krishnan: From Marketing to Ministry and How to Create a Culture of Invitation
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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#59 - Recap Episode: Church Buildings, Prayer, Obedience, and Anchoring Community in Jesus
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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#58 - John Lamos on Forming a Covenant Kingdom Community Anchored in Jesus on Grand Manan Island
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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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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Dec 03, 2024 |
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#56 - Vance Pitman on the Power of Prayer: Gospel Impact, Spiritual Warfare & Unity in Challenging Spaces
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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#55 - Kyle Hackmann on the Disruptive Witness of a Church Building in a Secular City
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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#54 - Recap Episode: Slavs, The North, Downtown Toronto, Small Towns & Barriers to Mission
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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#53 - Dr. Sarah Han on Understanding God's Mission and Barriers to Participating In It
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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#52 - Ron Baker From City to Small Towns: A New Church Planting Vision
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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#51 - Tyler Wigg-Stevenson From Secularism to Relaunching a Church in Downtown Toronto
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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#50 - James Clarence on Saying Yes To God and Moving to the North
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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#49 - Alexander Krupin on Reaching Slavics & The Opportunity of Covocational Pastoring
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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#48 - September 2024 Deep Dive With Matt Naismith
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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#47 - Matt Vincent on Longevity, Maturation, & Two Centuries of Church Life & Faith
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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#46 - Keith Dow on Serving Alongside People With Disabilities
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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#45 - Rob Chartrand on Reimagining Theological Education for the Future & The Gospel As Foundation
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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#44 - Brady Shearer on The Power of Digital Engagement For Churches & Why The Church Matters
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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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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Aug 13, 2024 |
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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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Jul 23, 2024 |
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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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Jul 09, 2024 |
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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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Jun 25, 2024 |
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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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Jun 18, 2024 |
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#38 - Andrew Lamme on Desire, Sexual Addiction, Accountability & Taking Steps Towards Recovery
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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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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Jun 05, 2024 |
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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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May 28, 2024 |
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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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May 21, 2024 |
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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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May 14, 2024 |
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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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May 07, 2024 |
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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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Apr 30, 2024 |
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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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Apr 23, 2024 |
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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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Apr 16, 2024 |
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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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Apr 09, 2024 |
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#28 - David Pothier on Reaching Montreal and Beyond, Counting The Cost, and Impact Over Influence
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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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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Mar 26, 2024 |
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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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Mar 19, 2024 |
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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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Mar 12, 2024 |
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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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Mar 05, 2024 |
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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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Feb 27, 2024 |
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#22 - Mark Burch on His Father's Example, Impacting Lostness & Leading a Large Church Outward
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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#21 - Mikey Filicicchia on the Underground Network, Toronto as a Missionary Playground & Adjusting Expectations
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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#20 - Daniel Im on Life Pillars, The Value of Counselling & The Need For Deep Friendship
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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#19 - Andaza Hezekiah on Being Content Yet Contending and Trusting God for Numerical Growth
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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#18 - Kesavan Balasingham on Life in Prison, One on One Discipleship & Never Being the Same Again
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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#17 - Bert & Sheila Thomson on the Ups & Downs of Marriage, Parenting & Family Life In Church Planting
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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#16 - Steve Bray on Spurgeon, Getting Burdened for the Lost & Reaching Newfoundland & Labrador
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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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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Jan 02, 2024 |
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#14 - Chris Synesael on the Raptors in the SkyDome, Discovering the Church & How Missional Communities Work
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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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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Dec 12, 2023 |
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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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Dec 05, 2023 |
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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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Nov 28, 2023 |
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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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Nov 21, 2023 |
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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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Nov 14, 2023 |
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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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Nov 07, 2023 |
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#7 - Daniel Yang on Toronto, The Social Layers that Divide Us & Communicating the Gospel as Hope
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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#6 - Jacques Avakian on the History of Quebec & Why Understanding History is So Important
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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#5 - Brett Landry on Reaching the Urban City & Why Scaling Into Manageable Parts is Strategic
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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#4 - Dwayne Cline on Engaging the City & Leading Others to do the Same
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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#3 - Bechara Karkafi on Reaching the Nations & Planting Churches Among New Canadians
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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#2 - Robin Wallar on Making Disciples & the Reality of Pain in the Process
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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#1 - Jeff Christopherson on the Future and Place of Personal Preferences in Church Planting
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Sep 19, 2023 |