The Faith Today Podcast

Hope in Crisis - Episode 4Brian C. Stiller, Global AmbassadorThe World Evangelical Alliancehttps://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Dispatches-from-Brian-Stiller

David Guretzki, resident theologian and VP of the EFC, dives deep into the troubled waters of medical assisted dying in Canada after confronting it face-on in his wife's shared hospital room. Show notes: You can read the original May 2020 text version of this article at https://www.faithtoday.ca/Magazines/2020-May-Jun/Behind-The-Curtain-Of-Assisted-Dying

In this Faith Today article writer Matthew Civico helps us reflect on the costs and and benefits of the massively popular social media tool. Show notes: You can also read the original text version of this article from our Nov. 2019 issue at https://www.faithtoday.ca/Magazines/2019-Nov-Dec/Faith-and-Facebook-Maturing-our-Christian-discernRead more of Matt Civico's articles at http://mattcivico...

Writer Patricia Paddey explores some ancient spiritual practices and how she gently ushered them into her daily life and faith practice. Show notes: Here is the book that impacted Patricia so deeply. https://www.amazon.ca/Author-Practicing-Searching-People-Practices/dp/B00IBOMB04/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=practicing+our+faith+a+way+of+life&qid=1591282715&sr=8-2Patricia also blogs ab...

Kevin Makins is founding pastor of Eucharist Church in Hamilton and author of the recently released book "Why Would Anyone go to Church? A Young Community's Quest to Reclaim Church for Good."Find Kevin's book at: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/why-would-anyone-go-to-church/399220

Writer Dave Jeffery takes us inside his journey of praying for a personal miracle of healing, and finding grace instead. Show notes: Faith Today magazine is now free. You can read articles like this all the time. Sign up at www.faithtoday.ca

Neil Cudney, director of organizational and spiritual life and administration with Christian Horizons, speaks to us about hospitality and how this strange time of isolation we are all living through can help us understand better what life can be like for people living with disabilities. Show notes: Find out more about Christian Horizons here: https://www.christian-horizons.org

Writer Mark Buchanan sees things differently when he walks. This Faith Today piece takes readers inside the wonderful world of spiritual walking. Show Notes: Mark Buchanan has a new book out on this topic called God Speed. Check it out on Mark's site: http://markbuchanan.net/books/

MAID and the Disabled. Kory Earle of People's First Canada offers a moving testimony about his life and his feelings about extending medical assistance in dying to the disabled.

David Guretzki considers what the Canadian Church can learn from the style of ministry typically practiced by chaplains. Show Notes:You can read all of David Guretzki's columns by subscribing to Faith Today magazine. And we've made it easier than ever to do that. www.faithtoday.ca

Hope in Crisis #3Brian C. Stiller, Global AmbassadorThe World Evangelical Alliancehttps://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Dispatches-from-Brian-Stiller

What does youth ministry look like during COVID-19? Sid Koop helps us tackle the big questions of doing things very differently in this strange time. Show notes:Find out more about Truth Matters https://www.cywc.ca/truthmatters/

Carolyn, author, speaker, songwriter and director of education for Renovare, speaks to us about her work and the beautiful freedom of spiritual disciplines. Show notes:Visit Renovare at https://renovare.orgCarolyn Arend's website is https://carolynarends.comCarolyn mentions Richard Foster's well known book Celebration of Discipline: https://renovare.org/books/celebration-of-disciplineYou...

A series from Brian Stiller, Global Ambassador of the World Evangelical Alliance.

David Guretzki considers the role of conscience in the life of the Christian, and what that has to do with Canada today. Show Notes:Check out Faith Today magazine at www.faithtoday.caDavid mentions Karl Barth in this podcast, here is his book about Barth: https://www.amazon.ca/Explorers-Guide-Barth-David-Guretzki/dp/0830851372David mentions conscience rights in Canada. Here is some information on...

Stephen Doucet Campbell, a psychotherapist with Shalem Mental Health Network, offers us comfort, tips and hope in this COVID-19 interview.https://shalemnetwork.org/About The EFC Podcast - http://www.theEFC.ca/podcasts We’ve been releasing audio recordings since June 1, 2017 to help Canadians sort through pressing issues and topics like spiritual growth and health, other religions, religious freedo...

The author and speaker shares her heart for preaching, helping other women become better communicators, and her new book written to help heal relationships between men and women. Show notes:Visit Danielle's website. https://www.daniellestrickland.comWatch the Urbana sermon Karen mentions in the interview: https://urbana.org/video/danielle-stricklandFind out about the Women's Speaker Coll...

Lorna Dueck is a leader in Christian journalism in Canada, has announced her retirement from a groundbreaking and hugely successful career. In this interview, she shares some career highlights, advice to younger storytellers, and her thoughts as she moves into this new chapter of life and being.

We speak with Travis Blackmore of Lionhearts and Tim Huff of Youth Unlimited about how they pivoted and responded creatively to COVID-19 in their communities.

David Wells, general superintendent of The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, offers some deep encouragement about the great good that can happen during this time, while acknowledging the lament of this COVID-19 situation.

A series from Brian Stiller, Global Ambassador of the World Evangelical Alliance.

Preston Pouteaux is an author, beekeeper and pastor of Lake Ridge Community Church in Chestermere Alberta. He shares deep encouragement for the Canadian churches finding their feet in this strange and difficult time.

Three pastors: Paul Ranson of St. John the Evangelist in Fredericton, Kent Priebe of Centre Street Church, Calgary, and Kerry Kronberg of Sunnyside Wesleyan in Ottawa share their church's response to the COVID-19 crisis.

What is spiritual direction? Spiritual Director Cathy McMulkin explains the heart of this ancient practice.

A therapist offers tips on mental and spiritual health in a challenging time.