Friends Church Calgary Weekly Message

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis We all likely know someone who has a knack for making people feel seen and valuable. I shared last week about a youth leader named Brian who could... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis There’s a profound idea, a metaphor, that has captivated us: the notion that within each of us, there exists a spark of the divine. Can you imagine... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speaker: Vince Klassen We've embarked on a transformative journey, asking ourselves: What isn't working in traditional religion for us? Many of us have felt the weight of an I-centric approach... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speaker: Vince KlassenThroughout history, faith communities have constructed boundaries—both tangible and intangible—that define who belongs and who does not. These barriers, whether they are the physical walls of a church... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis If 100 random people were asked what the world needs most right now, very few would likely say traditional religion is the answer. Sadly, this expression of... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speaker: Vince KlassenThis summer, we’ve immersed ourselves in the art of peacemaking, learning how to shift from divisive “I against them” dynamics to more healthy “We” and “Win-Win” interactions. We... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speaker: JEff JarvisWe likely all have someone with whom we need to have a long-overdue conversation. Things were likely done and said at some point that bruised the relationship and... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speaker: Vince Klassen A few weeks ago, I shared the powerful story of a woman who bravely escaped an abusive relationship after enduring years of pain. Her journey was marked... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis Over the Summer I’ve witnessed and participated in a number of what I’ll call “spicy” conversations. People with strong opinions weighing in on tricky topics like the US political... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speaker: Vince Klassen Have you noticed that peace seems increasingly elusive in our world today? The number of concurrent conflicts is staggering—more than I’ve ever witnessed in my lifetime. It... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speaker: Vince Klassen I recently attended a dinner party that was an absolute delight—great company, incredible food, the works. Yet, amidst the laughter and engaging conversation, something struck me profoundly.... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speaker: Vince Klassen Throughout history, individuals have been catalysts for peace, shaping the course of nations and communities alike. But this call to peacemaking isn’t confined to the grand stage... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis Did you know that the Stoics considered courage to be one of the most important virtues you can develop? To have the ability to do something that... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis As a kid I loved “sour soothers”. That sour, gummy candy that made you pucker when you put one in your mouth. I loved those things! One time I... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speaker: Vince Klassen We all have profound, maybe even transcendent, experiences—whether it’s the birth of a child, a moment of awe in nature, or a powerful physical sensation. Yet, when... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis Isn’t it crazy how, when life takes an unexpected turn and the outcome is not what we wanted, we can experience all kinds of emotional and mental... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speaker: Trevor Dreher We live in a world brimming with endless choices. Everyday, we face a relentless barrage of decisions, big and small: What should I eat? Should I go... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speaker: Vince Klassen In our workshop collective, I teach a class designed to help people master the tablesaw, a formidable tool with a 10-inch blade spinning faster than the speed of sound.... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis It’s human nature, isn’t it, to try to explain why certain things happen in our lives? To hope that in the end, life is fair?  We want... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speaker: Vince Klassen We’ve been exploring how to “Love our Neighbour”. While it was easy for Jesus to say, it’s a bit trickier to put into practice. To truly love... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis & Vince Klassen Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve discussed two forms of insecure attachment: Avoidant and Anxious. Two common relational patterns that, when unaware, can create... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis Join us this Sunday for week three of our Relation$hit series. We’re exploring the inner world of those who Anxiously attach to others. These are the ones who have highly... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speaker: Vince Klassen This week on our “Relation$hit” series, we’re delving into how to love others in a way that truly connects. Our focus this week might seem counterintuitive: 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

Speaker: Vince Klassen Jesus once said, “Love your neighbor.” It’s a simple yet profound teaching, but it’s not always easy to put into practice. Loving others—no matter who they are—requires... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis Throughout history, religious beliefs have been a double-edged sword, offering solace and guidance while also igniting conflicts and division. They’ve inspired acts of compassion, charity, and unity,... Donate to Friends Church To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit https://friendschurch.ca/podcast