See Hear Love

This week on See Hear Love, as we prepare for Good Friday and Easter, we focus on the suffering of Jesus, His crucifixion and how living through this season of the Covid-19 pandemic has brought many of us – through our own suffering – closer to His suffering and closer to HIM .. more than ever before. Host Melinda Estabrooks is joined by four pastors: Elle Pyke – Founding Member of The New Leaf Ch...

This show was birthed out of many personal and tear-filled conversations that our Host Melinda has had with her very close friends who have struggled with deep grief, loneliness, isolation, failure, shame, physical/emotional/spiritual pain and embarrassment in their journey through infertility. Our hope for this show, is that it will help BREAK THE SHAME & ISOLATION OF INFERTILITY .. and that...

Join Host Melinda as she shares her personal adoption story and listens to three different stories of adoption - hearing their journeys, their lived experiences, their truths and how adoption shaped their identity and how God can redeem all circumstances, struggles, challenges, fractured self-worth/identity .. and make all things new and whole. Featured on this show: Andrew Rienstra (transracial,...

Happy International Women's Day! This Week On See Hear Love, we are choosing to challenge injustice, inequality and racism. We are choosing to highlight, amplify and celebrate diverse women's achievements in Canada! We are choosing to stand up for what is right, to be a voice for the marginalized and oppressed. We are choosing to be trailblazers, choosing kindness and choosing Jesus. AND, we are c...

On today’s episode of See Hear Love, Host Melinda sits down with Pastor Albert Tate (founder of Fellowship Church California) Monthly segment contributor and Leadership Expert Jo Saxton, Co-Host & Bible Teacher Joanna la Fleur and Jason Ballard (Director, Canadian Church Leaders Network) to listen to their thoughts about the allure and dangers of the CELEBRITY CHRISTIAN (CHURCH) CULTURE and wh...

This week on See Hear Love we conclude our "Coast to Coast Across Canada" Conversations in the Yukon, North West Territories, Nunavut Join Host Melinda and Co-Host Anne-Miranda as they listen and learn from Special Guests Jodi Ristau (works with indigenous communities in the Yukon), Amie Charlie (Founder, Arctic Youth Development Agency), and Livia Huang (works with the Federal Government in Iqalu...

Join Host Melinda as she brings back the "Sofa Sisters" for a Full Circle Reunion! Some of you may remember this women's talk show from 2006 – 2013 that aired on Global TV and Yes TV across Canada. Full Circle started out as the Friday Edition of 100 Huntley Street and then became a daily show on Yes TV with over 500 interviews through the years. It's founder, creator and Host was the amazing Ann...

Join Host Melinda as she asks these FIVE diverse guests who are authors, pastors, entrepreneurs, farmers and podcasters - WHY they follow Jesus. Jen Hatmaker (New York Times Bestselling Author, Podcaster & Speaker) Because He gives us courage to stand up against injustice. Because He sits with us in our sorrow. Because He's a rebel! Ken Shigematsu (Senior Pastor, Tenth Church Vancouver) Becaus...

This week on See Hear Love, Host Melinda sits down with bestselling author Holley Gerth to learn about the powerful purpose of Introverts, and the chairs are turned as Host Melinda gets interviewed with her husband Chris on their introvert & extrovert marriage – what works and what doesn't... talk about authentic and vulnerable! We also hear from contributor Jo Saxton as she talks about how we...

Mental illness is one of the most widespread health issues we're facing today 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental illness at some point in their lives Join Host Melinda as she shares her personal journey of depression and the stigma and shame she felt in it. AND, how she found healing through the help of her family, friends, doctor, therapist and church community. Also in this show, Melinda...

It's been a hard year. We have suffered great loss and change. We have grieved ... and we are still grieving today. This show is for those who are grieving – we are with you. Join Host Melinda as she sits down with a panel of guests to listen to their honest and courageous stories of loss and grief. Co-Host Cheryl Nembhard (speaker, filmmaker, author, podcaster), Jenn Lawrence (divorce coach &...

Host Melinda sits down with the Winners of 'Melinda's Hosting Chair Takeover' Contest to get to know them better and asks: Why they auditioned, the importance of storytelling, why they follow Jesus, and their encouragement for moving forward into 2021.

The world is hungry for women who show up and tell the truth, unafraid and free, expanding to the very edges of who they were always meant to be. Join Host Melinda as she listens and learns from Jen Hatmaker who shares five self-reflective categories to help us thrive in full confidence – who we are, what we need, what we want, what we believe and how we connect. With wry humour, earnest passion a...

We're looking back at 2020 .. the things we learned and how the year changed us. We're looking ahead to 2021 .. our WORDS and HOPES for the new year. Join Host Melinda Estabrooks, Co-hosts Cheryl Nembhard, Joanna la Fleur and Brooke Nicholls and special guest, Linda Cho as they share deeply and honestly about living through the Covid-19 pandemic and how this past year has impacted them. They also...

This week we decided to look back over the seasons and bring you some of our most memorable CHRISTMAS MOMENTS, beginning in Season Two, featuring Brian Doerksen, Brooke Nicholls, Mark Masri, Cheryl Nembahrd, Kevin Pauls, Kimberley Mitchell and Joanna la Fleur! I KNOW we need some Christmas joy today and what better way to bring that to YOU .. then with some favourite and familiar Christmas hymns a...

In today's See Hear Love episode we conclude our Advent series as we light the candle of LOVE and the Christ candle, proclaiming that the Saviour has been born! Jesus has come! Love has moved into the neighbourhood! Join Host Melinda, Grace Spencer (Pastor, Reunion Church) and Drew Brown (Social Justice Advocate & Music Producer) along with monthly segment contributors Addison Bevere (Author,...

In today's See Hear Love episode we continue our Advent series focused on JOY. We learn how to choose joy in spite of our circumstances and we prepare and anticipate that 'JOY TO THE WORLD' is coming! Jesus is coming! Join Host Melinda, Grace Spencer (Pastor, Reunion Church) and Drew Brown (Social Justice Advocate & Music Producer) along with monthly segment contributors Addison Bevere (Author...

In today's See Hear Love episode we continue our Advent series focused on PEACE. We prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of the PRINCE OF PEACE. The one who brings SHALOM to the world! Join Host Melinda, Grace Spencer (Pastor, Reunion Church) and Drew Brown (Social Justice Advocate & Music Producer) along with monthly segment contributors Addison Bevere (Author, Saints: Becoming More Th...

In today's See Hear Love episode we begin our Advent series focused on HOPE. We prepare our hearts and minds for the birth of Christ. The Hope of the World! Join Host Melinda, Grace Spencer (Pastor, Reunion Church) and Drew Brown (Social Justice Advocate & Music Producer) along with monthly segment contributors Addison Bevere (Author, Saints: Becoming More Than Christians), Jo Saxton (Author &...

1 in 6 men will experience anxiety in their lifetime, but most are reluctant to talk about it. Join host Melinda as she asks experts, Dr. Merry (Psychologist & Podcaster) and Dr. Gregg Jantz (Founder, The Center – A Place of Hope) why men struggle with anxiety and depression, why shame and fear are at the core of these mental health challenges and helpful solutions and strategies to live each...

2020 has been full of the unexpected – and many of us have had to face unique and difficult challenges, forcing us to pivot in big ways. Join host Melinda as she discusses the importance of adaptability with her special guests, Dr. Merry Lin (Psychologist, author and podcaster), Peter Lublink (Executive Director of Bethany Kids) Alyssa Esparaz (content & communications specialist), Hollie Tayl...

Sit down with Host Melinda as she gives four young, women leaders the floor. In this open mic, panel discussion-style episode, we'll hear from Meisha Watson (Creator of Hey Meisha!), Crystal Lavallee (Executive Producer & Director) Christina Laurice (YES TV Host) and Camille Aguila (Marketing Manager) as they share what's important to them, the challenges they face as Black, Palestinian, Filip...

Research is calling it the new pandemic. Join host Melinda, special guests, April Hernandez and Carla Arges as they discuss loneliness. Technology allows us to be connected at all times, so why is it that we're feeling lonelier than ever before? In this episode of See Hear Love, experts Dr. Merry Lin and Eric Jacobsen explore how we got here and what we can do to build community and a sense of bel...

Join Host Melinda as she listens and learns from some of the BEST Leadership Coaches and Experts around on HOW to LEAD WELL in this difficult and challenging time that we're facing today. Learn how to lead YOURSELF and TEAM well with insights from Sue Wigston (CEO, Givesome) and Shaila Visser (National Director, Alpha Canada). Learn the three key phases of leadership and how to be a people person...

Our show this week is all about leaning in to GRATITUDE during challenging times and developing the muscle of contentment and thankfulness, everyday, for what you DO have. Host Melinda is joined by Grace Spencer (Reunion Oakville) and Bruxy Cavey (The Meeting House) as they share the Biblical narrative of gratitude in the Bible. It's like taking a Theology course in 10 minutes! AND talk about ENER...