1Life Collective

A 1Life Podcast

Religion EN ↓ 12 episodes

A monthly podcast exploring lives that illuminate each of the five callings of the church

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Using Your Gifts: A Conversation with Heather Postma 04.06.2026 27:44

For our final episode of the season, Erik sits down with Heather Postma to talk about her journey from Ontario to serve as women’s pastor at New Life Christian Reformed ... Read more »

Recognizing the Good: Seeing God’s Work Across Cultures 30.04.2026 33:09

This month, Erik sits down with Fred Reitsma by Smithers, BC to talk about his recent mission trip to Sierra Leone, where he joined their Synod, visited church plants, and ... Read more »

Faith, Forests, and Stewardship: A Conversation with Bart Vanderkamp 26.03.2026 33:42

Erik sits down with Bart van derkamp—a longtime member of Ladner Christian Reformed Church and former UBC forestry professor—to reflect on a life shaped by faith, forests, and faithful stewardship. ... Read more »

A Culture of Care: Rethinking Worship Leadership 26.02.2026 45:59

What does healthy worship leadership actually look like? Josephine Wong, worship pastor at Tapestry Richmond, shares how she empowers leaders, guards against ethical burnout, and bridges tradition with contemporary practice. ... Read more »

Creeds, Community, and the Quiet Power of Humility 29.01.2026 33:24

Erik sits down with Dan Schultz, pastor of Duncan Christian Reformed Church, to explore his journey from sports ministry to solo pastoring on Vancouver Island. Together they talk about using ... Read more »

Created to Create: Marianne & George in Church Art & Worship 25.12.2025 58:36

This month, Erik sat down with Marianne & George Vandelft to explore how visual art and art installations shape the worship life of the Church. From their faith journey and ... Read more »

Cindy Verbeek from A Rocha: Creation Care as Discipleship 18.11.2025 47:15

This month, Erik sat down with Cindy from A Rocha for a rich, hope-filled conversation about what it meant for her to follow Jesus through caring for creation. From her ... Read more »

Kim Purdy on Walking with Indigenous People: Faith, Identity, and Healing 30.10.2025 38:34

In this heartfelt episode, Kim sits down with Erik to share her powerful journey of faith, identity, and reconciliation. Adopted into a Dutch family and raised alongside Indigenous siblings, Kim ... Read more »

Gord Houweling on Farm Realty & Faithful Stewardship 25.09.2025 42:47

In this episode, we sit down with Gord Houweling to talk about how faith, farming, and real estate intersect in his life and calling. Gord shares his journey, the joys ... Read more »

Wilma van der Leek on Scripture, Silence, and Spiritual Longing (Part 2) 30.07.2025 39:33

This month, Erik sits down with Wilma van der Leek for Part 2 of their interview. In this next chapter, Wilma unpacks the value of immersing yourself in the Psalms, ... Read more »

Wilma van der Leek on Scripture, Silence, and Spiritual Longing (Part 1) 25.06.2025 31:14

This month, Erik sits down with Wilma van der Leek for Part 1 of their interview. In this rich and deeply personal conversation, Wilma reflects on a lifelong love of ... Read more »

The Deconstruction of Faith in Canada with Peter Schuurman 29.05.2025 57:01

This month, Erik sits down with Dr. Peter Schuurman—author, sociologist, and Executive Director of Global Scholars Canada—for a deep and reflective conversation about faith, doubt, and the quiet process of ... Read more »