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Have you ever found yourself desperately trying to fill a void in your life but nothing seems to work? You work more hours, drink just a bit more alcohol, give into that toxic relationship one more time, restrict one more meal, and the more action you take trying to fill that void... the more empty you feel? Beyond feeling empty you might even find yourself in a self-destructive cycle, caving to w...

Lara Watson is your host for this chat with Pastor J.D. Greear. It’s not unusual to have questions about life. For believers living in a fallen world, many wrestle with challenging questions that seem impossible to answer. Why isn’t God answering my prayers? How can I know God’s will for my life? How should Christians handle political differences? The list goes on and on. In 12 Truths and a Lie: A...

Have you ever wondered what happens in the moments after someone passes away? Do you wonder if there is truly life after death?   Today on the podcast, New York Times Best-Selling Author John Burke shares from his book, “Imagine the God of Heaven” and details stories and experiences from various voices of people who have lived through a near-death experience.   John shares on what defines a “near-...

Dan Carter is the mayor of Oshawa a bustling city centre in the heart of Ontario, he joins us on the podcast to share his vision for unity in Canada and his personal story of heartache, healing and redemption. He discusses one of the biggest problems facing Canadians today with affordability, how Canadians need to come together in these difficult times.   Dan also shares his personal story from gr...

If you are in a season of suffering and you need encouragement then this conversation is for you. On the podcast we have Best-Selling Author and Thinker Philip Yancey. Philip has more than 17 million books in print, in over 50 languages and joins us to share about his life-changing devotional, “Undone: A Modern Rendering of John Donne’s Devotions.” A 30 day devotional based on a 400 year old manus...

When Jesus was dying on the cross, he prayed one of the most powerful prayers recorded in human history. He said “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” But, how do you forgive someone when they know what they are doing. Today on the podcast Joe Amaral speaks with Orlando Bowen who shares his story as a new immigrant from Jamaica, to his time as a football player in the CFL. He goe...

Often we are afraid to touch on the topic of grief with someone facing it, or even giving ourselves time to face it. Worried to say the wrong thing, or not say enough, worried to upset the person even more, worried that we won't be able to hold ourselves together, or that we are grieving in the "wrong way".   Today on the podcast prolific author and speaker and former Grief Counsellor, Dr. Bill We...

Today on the podcast we hear stories of the impact God can have when facing health challenges in our lives. Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada and Janet Campbell joins us to share her journey facing stage 3 cancer , she shares on getting her diagnosis cancer, preparing for surgery and treatment, and how she felt Gods hand upon her through it all and how her faith carried her through th...

Joe Amaral joins us for the first time on the podcast to dive into the connection between Passover and Easter. Although many may wonder why these two events should hold the same space, one being a Jewish holiday and one being a Christian holiday. Joe delves into the fact that many forget about the deep and enduring connection that Christianity and first temple Judaism have. He shares some history...

How can someone find peace when faced with great turmoil, in the midst of war? Today on the podcast we bring you inspiring stories from Ukraine. Natasha was in Ukraine when Russia attacked in February of 2022. As a person with a disability, she could not flee on her own, she quickly connected with an aid organization she knew from her days as a child in an orphanage through a ministry called “Load...

"What does it mean to face depression while living out God's calling on your life. Would your friends and family stand by your side? Mark and Janet were born and raised in the United Kingdom. While living in the UK, Mark served as a police officer for five years followed by seven years as a pastor. In 2005, in response to a call to pastor a church in Niagara Falls, Mark, his wife Janet, and their...

We live in a culture that tells us money, fame, and success won’t only make us worthy but make us feel worthy. Today on the podcast Ken Shigematsu joins us to share from his book, “Now I Become Myself” and shares why that is farthest from the truth. Ken shares how we all face the fear of not being enough, how shame can be both good and bad in our lives, the false sense of self we at times all face...

Are you ready for a duck invasion? A Duck Dynasty Invasion to be exact?   Today on the podcast we bring you two interviews from some well-known voices of famous family.     Sadie Robertson Huff is a Speaker, New York Times Best-Selling Author, Influencer, and Founder of Live Original. Sadie is on a mission to use her influence to reach her generation with the message of Christ. Her husband Christi...

Is it possible for a book written nearly 2,000 years ago to maintain its intrinsic and vital impact? Is there a demarcation point when literature is deemed old-fashioned or even archaic? The book of 1 Peter was written nearly two millennia ago—rarely does a book of that age speak to a current generation of readers. However, the book of 1 Peter is practical, hopeful, and as up-to-date as anything w...

Jesus said we are to love our enemies, but that radical teaching didn’t go over well with Maher El Hajj. He knew it was in the Bible but didn’t want to apply it to a certain group of people in his life. Today on the podcast Maher joins Greg Musselman to share his story of growing up and finding Jesus, the years where Syria occupied Lebanon and living through harsh treatment from them but how God c...

The rate of people facing daily struggles with anxiety is growing. People are constantly questionning whether they have control, if they're safe, and if they have the power to change their future. Anxiety often creates an intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear that makes normal day-to-day life feel challenging and overwhelming. What if there was a way to calm your anxious thoughts and g...

If you have ever wondered if your dream can be a reality, then today’s podcast is for you. Lara Watson speaks with celebrated Ojibwe Singer-Songwriter, 6-time Country Music Alberta Nominee, and a beloved officer in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Stirling John. He shares about his upbringing, his passions, and putting those passions on hold to because of life Talks about putting passions on hol...

In society today there is often a negative stigma connected to fear. Today on the podcast gifted communicator, and best-selling author John Bevere joins us to share from his book, “The Awe of God”. John tackles what it means to “fear God” and how many of us as Christians may be missing the mark in this specific area. He tackles understanding the dynamics of Godly fear, and shares distinct benefits...

We all have a story of God's faithfulness in our lives. A story thast shows Gods great plan for each and every one of us. The story of two-time Grammy award winner Jason Crabb is no different, and he joins us on the podcast to share his story. Lara Watson talks to Jason about growing up in Kentucky as a pastors kid until his family faced complete chaos when his family fell apart. Jason became frus...

"Billie Jauss found herself exhausted from constantly traveling with her husband who was a major league baseball coach. The jet lag was brutal. But she eventually realized that spiritual jet lag was a greater problem. She went through a season of feeling unsettled and uncertain, and chose to simplify her schedule and take control of the chaos but that didn’t solve it all. She realized it wasn’t th...

"Renowned Christian music artist and former youth pastor Micah Tyler joins us on today’s podcast as he shares from his new book, “Walking Free: Taking Small Steps to a Big God”. He shares how we can all have a free and meaningful life, and encourages believers to pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus, regardless of external circumstances. The journey from where we are to where God wants us to be...

Is it possible that we have lost the significance and the power of the resurrection? If so, what does it mean for every believer and how does that hope shape our present reality? Today on the podcast, we hear from historian and theologian Dr. NT Wright as he reconnects us to the power so many of us miss. He shares from a collection of his pastoral excerpts, curated from his widely celebrated books...

" For thousands of years and in a myriad of cultures, women have forged identity, unconditional love, and vast purpose in the calling of motherhood, a divine opportunity to raise the next generation for the purposes and call of the Father. Inside the soul of every mother lies a heart that becomes a repository of sweet memories, hard lessons, glorious victories, ordinary days, glaring failures, and...

For years Jodie and Billy Ballenger lived in bondage to the painful past and poor choices of their youth. Those choices eventually landed them both in prison, however they found redemption within those prison walls. Today on the podcast they join Mark Masri to share their individual journeys that led them to poor choices and as a result prison. They share how discovering their faith in an institut...