Impactus podcast

This episode features Sathiya Sam, he is a coach who helps men experience permanent freedom from pornography. A recovered addict himself, Sathiya is the creator of DeepClean TM  – a research-based and Bible-backed system for overcoming porn addiction. One day I will get free of porn and do everything in my power to help as many other men as possible get free in a much shorter time. Sathiya first d...

Ministry in Downtown Toronto is no easy job. Darryl Dash is always looking for ways to help Christians start their journey. Many of them have the desire to grow in God, but they often don't know where and how to begin. After seeing his wife's weight loss success after implementing some very simple lifestyle changes, Darryl was amazed. He started thinking if a health consultant can translate comple...

On September 30th, the country of Canada observed "National Truth & Reconciliation Day" for the first time in solidarity with our First Nations communities. This day, though only one small step, is a part of reconciliation efforts that are ongoing and very needed. As Christians, may we pause and consider our role in these efforts while acknowledging a dark past, but also bringing light and hope to...

This episode features Pastor Dave Wells from Harvest City Church in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Pastor Dave sat down with us to talk about the importance of men's ministry. He explained why his weekly meetings with his men's group is now one of the most important things of his week. He is amazed by the impact he has seen on men's lives at his church; moreover, the impact that it has had on him p...

Men, would you describe yourself as a hero? Or do you feel down, empty and purposeless? In this episode, bestselling author and respected counsellor Stephen Arterburn shares how a true understanding of ourselves and our identity can help combat many of the issues we face in our daily lives. In fact, a proper understanding of ourselves influences those around us in so many positive ways. Stephen al...

Many men have battles on the outside, but it's the battles on the inside that keep us from fully discovering our destiny in Christ Jesus. It's only when men bring their battles to the cross that we open our souls up for a spiritual awakening. Listen to this motivational talk by Ryan Walter at our men's conference back in 2005. Ryan spent 17 seasons in the NHL as a player, team captain and coach, a...

We are surrounded by people, especially during this social media era, yet we still feel lonely. How can we deal with loneliness as adult men? After 2 years of social distancing, our friendships are definitely taking a toll. God is relational – in fact, Jesus is a man of hospitality. He invited and welcomed people, particularly the outsiders, to eat and drink with him. Jesus asked a lot of question...

In his letter to the Roman church, the apostle Paul wrote  "I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do." (Romans 7:15) Like Paul, many men find themselves in similar battles with sin. Have you ever felt like there's a sin you just can't conquer? Like there are certain things you keep doing over and over again but you don't know why? David Bowden, co-foun...

The one common element in almost every man is that they feel exhausted. COVID blurred lines between work and home, the pressure to survive and pay bills, or to achieve the next promotion are consistently pressuring men to keep going. We've been taught the Bible verses like  Matthew 11:28-30 , where Jesus invites everyone who feels weary and burdened to come to him and he will give us rest. This so...

In this episode, we invited Rev. Bill Allan and David Wells to join us in a panel of discussion on the future for Canadian churches and Christian leaders. Rev. Bill Allan is the President of the Associated Gospel Churches, an association representing over 150 churches, congregations and ministries across Canada. And David Wells is the General Superintendent for the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada...

Many of us thrive to be "the best dad ever" and in the process of doing that, we can loose track of what God says about parenthood. We may even turn parenthood into an idol just like we can with our work or money. In this podcast, we invited Jim Jackson, co-founder of Connected Families, to teach us how to encourage our children, set boundaries and how to discipline our children in a loving and go...

Between social upheavals around the world and a global pandemic, most of us can agree the last few years have been a bit… different. Many people find themselves firmly taking sides without much consideration for their brother on the "other side of the fence." Yet a lot of this isn't that new to El Vow, who grew up as a first-generation American in the South. Vow sat down with us to talk about his...

We live in an uncertain world where it is so easy for us to get distracted and become dismissive of our faith. So many of us seem to take Jesus for granted and go on with our lives without even thinking that Jesus is here.  In this episode, Steve Brown, the President of Arrow Leadership Ministries and author of a new book  Jesus Centered , sat down with us and teach us how and why it is important...

The Bible indicates that God keeps some things completely to himself.  So what's wrong with having a secret? Steve Arterburn, founder of  New Life Ministries  and the author of  The Secrets Men Keep: How Men Make Life & Love , examines the danger behind keeping secrets as a man, how men make their lives more difficult than it has to be and why they do it. He also emphasizes that finding a way to d...

When life is good, it's easy to say that "God is good." But when life doesn't go the way we planned - how do we view God? If we're being honest, anger and resentment towards God can easily develop during difficult seasons of our faith. And for Steven Bancarz this is no exception. Most know Steve as a charismatic Youtube character that exposes the lies of the New Age Movement and shares the truths...

Mike asks the tough questions: "Who is the Lord of your life?" Are you doing things your way or God's way? Are you truly believing in the power of God and what He wants to do in and through you? Is God just God or is He the Lord of every area of your life? No matter where you're at today, God is waiting for you to call on Him. God is waiting for you to surrender everything to Him. Not just the eas...

We talk with Christian rap artist Manafest (Chris Greenwood) about his book  From Red To Black – A Short Journey from Debt to Liberty . Chris tells his story of how he learned to get out of debt, manage money and build wealth. He addresses the common attitude towards debt in our culture today and how so many continue to live month to month and spend money they don't have. Chris gives some common-s...

Mark Clark, the founding pastor of Village Church in Surrey, BC discusses his latest book The Problem of Jesus . A follow up to his first book The Problem of God , Mark seeks to help the skeptic in our "post Christian culture" to understand who Jesus is and what He was really all about. The inspiration behind his new book is to "help Skeptics move along and Inform and inspire followers of Jesus" M...

Lecrae is an icon. An award-winning artist with a career spanning almost two decades. So it surprised more than a few people when his most recent book, "I Am Restored" went deep into a multitude of issues - such as trauma, abuse, racism, and depression - that have plagued Lecrae throughout his life. His honesty and transparency about some of the darkest times in his life are a great reminder that...

In this episode we have a great discussion with Sam Allberry, author of Why bother with church?: And other questions about why you need it and why it needs you (Questions Christians Ask) . Sam explains what it means to gather as a church and why we should attend church in person when possible. Jesus called us into a community of believers where we can spiritually encourage others and be encouraged...

When we hear about 'Purity' in a Christian context, we all think of one thing. No sex before marriage! But from Brittni and Richard's perspective, that's an extreme oversimplification of what it means to live a life of purity. We caught up with Brittni and Richard De La Mora to talk about how a full life of purity - not just sexual purity - applies to them, to their marriage, and to all of us, and...

Another Valentine's Day has come and gone; you've done the flowers and nice dinner. Mauricio Rosa talks with former Promise Keepers Canada | Impactus President Kirk Giles about what it means to be a godly husband the rest of the days of the year, in day-to-day living. Most men are used to compartmentalizing life, separating their job, home life, church, friends, kids and more. This is a struggle f...

We talk with Wayne Reed from Focus on the Family and Hope Restored about how to navigate through challenging seasons as a couple. Wayne outlines the 3 major issues that are the root cause of most problems affecting married couples: 1) Communication; 2) Conflict resolution; 3) Loss of connection or intimacy. Listen to the latest IMPACTUS PODCAST: https://impactus.org/podcast/ ​

Tim Bergmann discovered his own battle with depression and anxiety in his early 30's, and while he's found help and healing, it's still something he struggles with today. With Biblical perspective and wisdom, Tim shares some of his struggles and what he's learned along the way. In this interview, Tim addresses questions like: Where is God in all of this? What have I done wrong to be struggling wit...

In this episode, Rob Nairn, fitness contributor to Promise Keepers Canada | Impactus offers very practical and important tips on staying healthy during lockdown. With gyms closed or limited access Rob talks about how to stay fit at home. Rob speaks to the danger of sitting too long and encourages movement, stretching standing and moving about throughout the day. You'll hear great advice on eating...