Conversations with Father Greg

What does a walk with the dog, a snow blower, and an oil lamp have in common?   Come and find out.  ( Matthew 25:1-13 )

Today we commemorate Remembrance, recalling those men and women who courageously sacrificed for freedom and peace around the world.   We also consider some of Jesus’ teaching around genuine, authentic leadership models.  ( Matthew 23:1-12 and 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 ).

Today we consider how hockey, comic books, and science fiction characters can help inspire our faith all while helping us celebrate All Saints Day.  ( Matthew 5:1-12 )

Politics, religion, and passion … oh my!   Come check out a conversation that would probably scandalise my Grandma.  ( Matthew 22:15-22 )

Today we consider what a table grace, that I learned as a child, has taught me about relationships and community.  Come and take a listen.   ( Matthew 22:1-14 )

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!   Join us as we take time to consider all that we have to be thankful for, but also consider the variety of things that we can cultivate in our own lives.  ( 2 Corinthians 9:6–15 )

What do a doctor’s lab coat, a police officer’s badge, and a judge’s gavel have in common?   Come and listen to find out. ( Matthew 21:23-32 )

Have you ever heard the expression “equal pay for equal work”.  Our gospel reading for today invites us to consider things from a different perspective.   Come and take a listen.  ( Matthew 20:1-16 )

Did you hear the joke about the Anglican priest, the Presbyterian minister, and the Lutheran pastor who walked into a barbershop?   How about this one … do you know how many Anglicans does it take to change a lightbulb?  Today, we consider what we are meant to do about some of the differences that can divide us. ( Romans 14:1-12 )

This week we hear from both the Apostle Paul and Jesus as they double down with more advice on how to respond when relationships get tough.   ( Romans 13:8-14  and Matthew 18:15-20 ).

Have you ever met someone who gets under your skin?  The Apostle Paul teaches us a trick to “heap coals on their heads”.   Have a listen to find out more.  ( Romans 12:9-21 )

I’ve heard it said that Edison tried 1,000 prototypes before he achieved a marketable light bulb.   Even then ... we've moved on to CFL's and now LED lights!  Come take a listen as we consider how we can apply this model to our faith lives! ( Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 )

How often do you have to weed your garden?  Do you have any tricks to stop the weeds from coming back?  Today, we consider the weeds that tend to crowd our spiritual lives, and what we ought to do about it.   ( Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 )

Today we have a chat about grain, gardens and God.   If you’ve ever tried to keep anything from a potted plant to a garden alive, you may want to take a listen. ( Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 )

Join us today as we hear the confessions of a real life, self-proclaimed quitter and consider how some of the life decisions that we each make on a day to day basis.( Romans 7:15-25a )

Happy Canada Day to our Canadian listeners and happy 4th of July to our American neighbours.   In a week when words like freedom and liberty abound we hear the Apostle Paul write about being a slave.  Where do we spend our free time?  What kinds of things do we invest ourselves in?  Let’s chat.  ( Romans 6:12-23 )

How does a RUSH song about teenage summers help us understand what we read about Jesus, in the Gospels?   Come and listen as we consider coping with the controversies of life.   ( Matthew 10:24-39 )

Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming and missed your exit in the highway?   Have you ever been distracted by “click bait” on your computer, and wound up wasting time midway through your day?  Today we take some time to refocus and consider how to “keep the main thing the main thing”.  ( Matthew 9:35—10:8 )

Remember what it felt like to be quarantined during the early days of the COVID pandemic?  Today, we consider what Jesus had to say about another type of quarantine, the importance of helping those who are ill, and about building a sense of community. ( Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 )

How do you celebrate birthdays? Gift giving?  Time with family and friends?  Maybe taking stock with a little introspection?  We consider these questions as we celebrate the birth of the Christian Church.  ( Acts 2:1-21 )

Have you ever given much thought to your communication style, and the importance of communication in relationships?   How about your communication with God?   If you were to talk to God, today, what would it sound like?   Let’s think about it for a moment.  ( John 17:1-11 )  

Have you ever walked away from a conversation, and then thought “If that ever happens again, I’ll know exactly what to say!!!”   Come and join us as we talk about it. ( 1 Peter 3:13-22 )

Join us as we consider the importance of relationship, getting good directions, and how our destination informs our direction.   ( John 14:1-14 )

Today we consider how 40 year old ad campaigns and a story about sheep help us understand what it means to follow God.   Come and take a listen.   ( John 10:1-10 )

Today we explore one of my favourite New Testament stories about two friends, who are surprised by God while out for a walk.   ( Luke 24:13-35 )