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Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description Today's question: " Every time I try to reach out to someone, I overthink everything. I worry they'll find it weird or that I'm being too much. How do I care without spiralling into anxiety or self-doubt? " Your messy adviser, Johan, dives into the awkward art of loving your neighbour when anxiety threatens t...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description How do you keep showing up with compassion when you’re feeling stretched thin? Host Tim Smith and returning guest Mel, an experienced foster parent and CareImpact trauma care team member, dive into the everyday realities of caring for others. Mel shares lessons learned about trauma, why connection matters mor...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description What if church unity isn't about everyone agreeing, but about choosing humility and crossing the chasms that divide us? In this candid conversation, hosts Johan Heinrichs and Wendi Park reflect on Dave Witt’s insights around trust, apathy, and the real cost of indifference among faith communities. They explor...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description What if unity in the Body of Christ is not optional, but inevitable? Hosts Johan Heinrichs and Wendi Park sit down with Dr. Dave Witt to dig into what true unity requires—including the cost of indifference and the power of trust between congregations. Drawing on Dr. Witt’s experience with the TrueCity church...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description What does it look like to let go of sacred spaces when they become sacred cows holding us back from true community? Wendi Park and Johan Heinrichs reflect on their conversation with Erin Oxford, digging into the tension between presence and programming, buildings and relationships, and how our resources can e...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description What happens when we prioritize presence over programs? Hosts Johan Heinrichs and Wendi Park converse with Erin Oxford, Executive Director and Pastor of The Dale Ministries in Toronto. Erin shares poignant stories from her experience, illustrating how living faithfully in messy places can transcend the confin...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate The Ripple Effect: Why Small Acts of Kindness Matter: https://journey-with-care.captivate.fm/episode/s04e12/ Description Is kindness more than just being nice? In this thought-provoking conversation, Wendi and Johan Heinrichs delve into the nuances of kindness, contrasting it with mere niceness and examining its transfor...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description Have you ever paused to think about the profound impact of small acts of kindness? Hosts Wendy and Johan Heinrichs explore this very theme with guest Zach Manntai. They delve into why seemingly insignificant gestures can have substantial ripple effects over time. Johan reflects on how the early church was kno...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate The Cost of Indifference Series Episode 10 Listen to the previous episode with Emily: https://journey-with-care.captivate.fm/episode/s04-good-friday/ Description What sparks your curiosity to care for others? In this engaging conversation on "Journey With Care," hosts Wendi Park and Johan Heinrichs delve into the role of...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description Has the cross become a cliché? In this Good Friday conversation on Journey With Care, host Wendi Park goes deep into understanding the crucifixion beyond its traditional narrative. Wendi reflects on how her North American evangelical upbringing felt incomplete and explores insights from African Christianity,...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description What if the most courageous act is simply being present with those in need? In this conversation, hosts Johan Heinrichs and Wendi Park are joined by Emily Dmytriw, community outreach pastor at Anchor Pointe Church and heart behind the Fort Garry Collective. They delve into the profound impact of presence and...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description What does it mean to truly journey with someone? In this engaging conversation, Wendi Park and Johan Heinrichs delve into the essence of advocacy, emphasizing the importance of relational integrity. They revisit a key dialogue with Marie Christian, exploring the significance of quiet advocacy that lets others...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description What does it mean to truly advocate for others? Marie Christian joins Wendi Park and Johan Heinrichs to explore the idea that advocacy is not about taking over the conversation but knowing when to pass the mic. Marie shares her journey from becoming a legal guardian at a young age to empowering youth in care...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate The Cost of Indifference Series: Episode 6 Previous episode: Sheltered by Similarity | How to Tell if You're in a Bubble with Shannon and David Steeves https://journey-with-care.captivate.fm/episode/s04e05/ Description Is familiarity, not fear, what's holding us back from true change? Wendi Park and Johan Heinrichs dive...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description Episode 5 in our Cost of Indifference Series Could the comfort found in like-minded communities actually be what's holding us back? In today's conversation on Journey With Care, hosts Johan Heinrichs and Wendi Park are joined by Shannon and David Steeves to explore the potential pitfalls of echo chambers in f...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description How can we combat cynicism and find deeper meaning in our actions? Host Wendi Park and Co-Host Johan Heinrichs explore this question as they reflect on their conversation with Troy in the episode titled "From Meh to Meaningful." They delve into the challenges of responding to cynicism, the role of curiosity i...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description What drives us to retreat into cynicism, and how can we find our way back to genuine compassion? This conversation features Troy Lydiate , who eloquently gets into the roots and implications of cynicism. Through his rich insights, Troy challenges the notion of cynicism as a protective mechanism, urging listen...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description The Cost of Indifference Series: Episode 2 Previous episode with Zach Manntai: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2a660b83-77b0-4d59-acbe-47733f414617 Do you ever feel like you're endlessly hustling without knowing why? Wendi Park and Johan Heinrichs delve into the intersection of productivity and life's mis...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description The Cost of Indifference Series: Episode 1 Have we allowed busyness to overshadow what truly matters in our lives? Journey With Care explores this pressing question with guest Zach Manntai, who delves into the addictive nature of modern busyness fueled by constant technological distractions. Hosts Wendi Park...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Join our newly launched CareImpact Podcast Group on Facebook! www.facebook.com/groups/cipodcasts/ Description Season 4 launches February 14, 2025 with our new series, "The Cost of Indifference". Other Links Join The CareImpact Podcast Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1PgzJWfkq9/ Reach out to us! https:...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description What does it mean to be a settled stranger in Canada, and how can we genuinely engage in reconciliation? In this conversation, hosts Wendi Park and Johan Heinrichs revisit a poignant discussion from season two with Lyn Dyck, the executive director of the Evangelical Mennonite Mission Conference. Lyn shares th...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description What truly happens when dreams and values align in philanthropy? Join hosts Johan Heinrichs and Wendi Park as they delve into a heartfelt conversation with Doris Olafsen, a seasoned coach and connector in the world of relational philanthropy. Doris shares her rich experiences in fostering collaboration betwee...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Listen to the whole "Flavours of Care Series": https://player.captivate.fm/collection/ab81dab3-b346-4dbb-bcad-f7034dfa5e00 Description What if understanding your unique personality traits could revolutionize how you care for and connect with others? This episode revisits a profound conversation with Tamara Kroeker, an En...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description What does it take to feel proud during life's hardest trials? In a heartfelt conversation, First Nations worship leader Jared Ross shares his personal story on Journey With Care. He talks about the power of hearing "I'm proud of you," and how it might serve as the title of his life's book. Jared opens up abou...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description What does it mean to find healing and embrace identity amidst generational trauma and faith? In this re-edited conversation from Season 2, host Johan Heinrichs revisits the journey of Jared Ross from Cross Lake, Manitoba. Deeply connected to his Indigenous roots, Jared shares his struggles with the legacy of...