Friends Church Calgary Weekly Message

Many pick up the Bible expecting a rulebook or instruction manual for life—only to be puzzled by its ancient language, strange stories, and even some contradictions. This week at Friends, we’re exploring why this “Instruction Manual” expectation of the Bible can create problems. Instead, we want to show you a way of using it that actually works: not by giving us ready-made answers, but by training...

The Bible has been called many things: The Word of God. Inspired scripture. A holy book. An owner’s manual for life. A roadmap. A moral compass. A revelation of Jesus Christ. God’s self-disclosure. But these are all ideas—metaphors. So what is the Bible, physically? Where did it come from? What is it made of? How did it become the book we hold today? This week we launch a new series: The Bible: Mu...

At Friends Church, our mission is simple: to inspire us to Take Water to our world. One way we can Take Water is to Love our Neighbours in ways that truly make life better for them and us. That’s easy when people look, think, and live like us. But most of the world doesn’t. And if we’re going to love our neighbours well, we need to know them—what they need, what they value, and what love looks lik...

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis  Over the years, I’ve heard countless explanations of spirituality—and honestly, I’ve become a bit skeptical when the word is thrown around too loosely. When it can mean anything , it starts to feel like it means nothing. At Friends Church, we believe spirituality should be more than a vague idea. We’re passionate about what we call healthy spirituality —a way of living that a...

Speaker: Vince Klassen Does it feel like our world is more divided than ever? Every conversation, every headline, every debate seems charged—like it’s no longer just about differences, but about winning or losing. One group against another. Us versus them.  A World Divided It leaves us wondering: is this just the way things are now? Or is there a way back to feeling like we’re in this together aga...

Speakers: Jeff Jarvis and Mike Hanson At Friends Church, our mission is simple: to inspire you to Take Water to your World. “Taking Water” can look different in each of our lives. Sometimes... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speakers: Jeff Jarvis What happens when you spend large amounts of time and effort chasing the approval of others but somehow lose parts of yourself in the process? This weekend,... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speakers: Vince Klassen I read a quote recently: “Mother: One person who does the work of twenty—for free.” For many, this couldn’t be more true. From carrying us for nine... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speakers: Vince Klassen We’ve all had them—relationships that just aren’t great. Maybe one part works, but the rest feels heavy, even toxic. So when is it okay to let go?... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speakers: Jeff Jarvis “Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose.” — Viktor Frankl A deeper sense of meaning and purpose can feel... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speakers: David Hill Here are moments when life leaves us feeling empty. We chased education, expecting a better career, only to end up disillusioned. We married believing it would bring... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speakers: Jeff Jarvis Last week, World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler surprised many when he confessed that, even after 17 PGA wins and $90 million in prize money, his success... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speakers: Vince Klassen It always starts with a moment—the tension between what I need and what They need. Whether it’s a parent with a child, a stranger at Stampede, or... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speakers: Vince Klassen Recently, someone sat me down and simply said, “I’m lonely.” They work from home and barely see anyone in person. Another just ended a relationship and now... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speakers: Jeff Jarvis Life can get noisy. Fast. Confusing. Every day, decisions with serious consequences get made, with some returning later to haunt us. Wouldn’t it be great to have... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speakers: Vince Klassen What does Jesus have to do with politics? More than we often admit. In a world where political talk tears us apart, we’re diving in—feet first—to ask:... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speakers: Vince Klassen Life moves fast—and not always for the wrong reasons. Kids’ sports ramp up. A work project lands unexpectedly. School deadlines pile on. Before we know it, we’re... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speakers: Jeff Jarvis Despite having lived over 2000 years ago, this man named Jesus continues to be one of the most inspirational and influential humans to have walked the earth.... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speakers: Vince Klassen Tariffs. Inflation. Recession. Soaring prices—eggs, gas, housing, groceries. The financial hits just keep coming. It feels heavier than years past. Are we prepared for where this is... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speakers: Jeff Jarvis Why is it that some people always seem to fixate on what may be wrong, even when life may be going well? When was the last time... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speakers: Vince Klassen Do we see the world as it truly is—or through a lens that distorts it? And if our perception is shaped, how does that alter the way... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speakers: Jeff Jarvis Have your feelings ever led you astray? Every day we can find ourselves in situations that stir up strong emotions within us that cause us to react: Screaming,... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speakers: Vince Klassen Why do we so often see complex, nuanced issues as simple? Black or White Yes or No Us versus Them I notice it in myself—especially when I’m... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

In a time of political division, financial uncertainty, and nonstop headlines, it’s easy to swing between extremes—panicking that everything is falling apart, or minimizing it all just to cope. But... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speakers: Vince Klassen & Jeff JarvisCelebrate the powerful new life that emerges when we open ourselves to the divine wisdom speaking within. What is it saying to you—and are you... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast