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    <itunes:title>Christian creativity as witness</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Patty Bowman Kingsley of Ajax, Ont., is an artist who uses her painting and public speaking to encourage community transformation. She talks with host Bill Fledderus about:
Why creativity matters to God
How art can be a prophetic and practical tool for transformation
Mobilizing creativity for the common good in schools, churches, and public spaces
Listen to hear stories and strategies and spiritual insights.

Website https://www.pattykingsley.com/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pattybowma...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Patty Bowman Kingsley of Ajax, Ont., is an artist who uses her painting and public speaking to encourage community transformation. She talks with host Bill Fledderus about:
Why creativity matters to God
How art can be a prophetic and practical tool for transformation
Mobilizing creativity for the common good in schools, churches, and public spaces
Listen to hear stories and strategies and spiritual insights.

Website https://www.pattykingsley.com/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pattybowmankingsley

Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/pattykingsley/

Email pbk@sympatico.ca

ACT in Canada https://actincanada.ca/]]></description>
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Why creativity matters to God
How art can be a prophetic and practical tool for transformation
Mobilizing creativity for the common good in schools, churches, and public spaces
Listen to hear stories and strategies and spiritual insights.

Website https://www.pattykingsley.com/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pattybowmankingsley

Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/pattykingsley/

Email pbk@sympatico.ca

ACT in Canada https://actincanada.ca/]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Sacred Assembly and the cultural baggage we bring to Christianity</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Adam Kline is director of intercultural missions at the Free Methodist Church in Canada. Jonathan Maracle is a Mohawk musician from Tyendinaga, not far from Kline's home in Belleville, Ont. They reflect with host Bill Fledderus about how our ethnic background can influence church practices and theology. Maracle's music career launched at an important event called Sacred Assembly back in 1995, and he and Kline recently attended a 30th anniversary of it in January 2026, which lead to discussion...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Adam Kline is director of intercultural missions at the Free Methodist Church in Canada. Jonathan Maracle is a Mohawk musician from Tyendinaga, not far from Kline&apos;s home in Belleville, Ont. They reflect with host Bill Fledderus about how our ethnic background can influence church practices and theology. Maracle&apos;s music career launched at an important event called Sacred Assembly back in 1995, and he and Kline recently attended a 30th anniversary of it in January 2026, which lead to discussion about how church understandings around Indigenous culture have changed over those years.

More about the band Maracle performs with at brokenwalls.com

More about Kline&apos;s denominational work fmcic.ca/missions

An article Kline wrote on the Blanket Exercise loveismoving.ca/2023/09/11/a-shared-story-and-a-new-song

Online recordings of the January 2026 event Commemorating1995sa.ca (in the Commemoration tab)]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Adam Kline is director of intercultural missions at the Free Methodist Church in Canada. Jonathan Maracle is a Mohawk musician from Tyendinaga, not far from Kline&apos;s home in Belleville, Ont. They reflect with host Bill Fledderus about how our ethnic background can influence church practices and theology. Maracle&apos;s music career launched at an important event called Sacred Assembly back in 1995, and he and Kline recently attended a 30th anniversary of it in January 2026, which lead to discussion about how church understandings around Indigenous culture have changed over those years.

More about the band Maracle performs with at brokenwalls.com

More about Kline&apos;s denominational work fmcic.ca/missions

An article Kline wrote on the Blanket Exercise loveismoving.ca/2023/09/11/a-shared-story-and-a-new-song

Online recordings of the January 2026 event Commemorating1995sa.ca (in the Commemoration tab)]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Understanding persecution in the global Church</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Floyd Brobbel leads Voice of the Martyrs Canada and has worked with the ministry for more than two decades.

He joins host David Guretzki to discuss the current mission and purpose of VOMC and ongoing ways to support Christians worldwide who are being persecuted for their faith. He also shares about his book, “Trouble on the Way: Persecution in the Christian Life,” which received the Debra Fieguth Social Justice Award from The Word Guild in 2021.  

He gives insights into work in Nigeria, Nor...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Floyd Brobbel leads Voice of the Martyrs Canada and has worked with the ministry for more than two decades.

He joins host David Guretzki to discuss the current mission and purpose of VOMC and ongoing ways to support Christians worldwide who are being persecuted for their faith. He also shares about his book, “Trouble on the Way: Persecution in the Christian Life,” which received the Debra Fieguth Social Justice Award from The Word Guild in 2021.  

He gives insights into work in Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, India, China and the Middle East. He explains VOMC&apos;s commitment to informing Canadian Christians on how they can encourage, support and pray for those who are suffering for Christ.

Voice of the Martyrs Canada profile: https://www.vomcanada.com/floyd-brobbel.htm
Floyd Brobbel&apos;s book: Trouble on the Way: Persecution in the Christian Life (2021)]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Floyd Brobbel leads Voice of the Martyrs Canada and has worked with the ministry for more than two decades.

He joins host David Guretzki to discuss the current mission and purpose of VOMC and ongoing ways to support Christians worldwide who are being persecuted for their faith. He also shares about his book, “Trouble on the Way: Persecution in the Christian Life,” which received the Debra Fieguth Social Justice Award from The Word Guild in 2021.  

He gives insights into work in Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, India, China and the Middle East. He explains VOMC&apos;s commitment to informing Canadian Christians on how they can encourage, support and pray for those who are suffering for Christ.

Voice of the Martyrs Canada profile: https://www.vomcanada.com/floyd-brobbel.htm
Floyd Brobbel&apos;s book: Trouble on the Way: Persecution in the Christian Life (2021)]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Coping with misinformation - Ep 255</itunes:title>
    <title>Coping with misinformation - Ep 255</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Molly Thomas is the host and producer of Big [If True], a weekly show launched in November 2024 on TVO that tackles misinformation, disinformation, conspiracies, hoaxes and scams. She talks with host Bill Fledderus about how Christians can be taken in by fake news, how to protect ourselves and more.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Molly Thomas is the host and producer of Big [If True], a weekly show launched in November 2024 on TVO that tackles misinformation, disinformation, conspiracies, hoaxes and scams. She talks with host Bill Fledderus about how Christians can be taken in by fake news, how to protect ourselves and more.]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Right relationships: One friendship at a time - Ep 254</itunes:title>
    <title>Right relationships: One friendship at a time - Ep 254</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How can Christians benefit from Indigenous transformational approaches to relationship, compared to Western transactional approaches? Dan Collado of in Napanee, Ont., is Indigenous Peoples coordinator for Mission Canada (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada) and director of Aboriginal Bible Academy, which provides remote education across Canada. He chats with host David Guretzki about the importance of personal friendship building in a society where relationships with Indigenous people at the...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[How can Christians benefit from Indigenous transformational approaches to relationship, compared to Western transactional approaches? Dan Collado of in Napanee, Ont., is Indigenous Peoples coordinator for Mission Canada (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada) and director of Aboriginal Bible Academy, which provides remote education across Canada. He chats with host David Guretzki about the importance of personal friendship building in a society where relationships with Indigenous people at the national level are so damaged.

https://paoc.org/canada/about/staff/lists/mc-staff/indigenous-peoples-coordinator
https://www.aboriginalbibleacademy.ca/staff
https://rightrelationship.ca/]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[How can Christians benefit from Indigenous transformational approaches to relationship, compared to Western transactional approaches? Dan Collado of in Napanee, Ont., is Indigenous Peoples coordinator for Mission Canada (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada) and director of Aboriginal Bible Academy, which provides remote education across Canada. He chats with host David Guretzki about the importance of personal friendship building in a society where relationships with Indigenous people at the national level are so damaged.

https://paoc.org/canada/about/staff/lists/mc-staff/indigenous-peoples-coordinator
https://www.aboriginalbibleacademy.ca/staff
https://rightrelationship.ca/]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:06:47 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>What&#39;s Christian about foreign aid? - Ep 253</itunes:title>
    <title>What&#39;s Christian about foreign aid? - Ep 253</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Global aid is not just charity, but a shared responsibility and strategic investment rooted in the biblical call to stewardship, compassion, and justice, says Laura Solberg, executive director of Kentro Christian Network, the national hub representing 70 Christian relief and development organizations across Canada. She chats from Vancouver with host Bill Fledderus in Hamilton.  https://kentronetwork.ca/]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Global aid is not just charity, but a shared responsibility and strategic investment rooted in the biblical call to stewardship, compassion, and justice, says Laura Solberg, executive director of Kentro Christian Network, the national hub representing 70 Christian relief and development organizations across Canada. She chats from Vancouver with host Bill Fledderus in Hamilton.  https://kentronetwork.ca/]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Global aid is not just charity, but a shared responsibility and strategic investment rooted in the biblical call to stewardship, compassion, and justice, says Laura Solberg, executive director of Kentro Christian Network, the national hub representing 70 Christian relief and development organizations across Canada. She chats from Vancouver with host Bill Fledderus in Hamilton.  https://kentronetwork.ca/]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Suffering, Identity &amp; Hope: Christian Approaches to Caregiving - Ep 252</itunes:title>
    <title>Suffering, Identity &amp; Hope: Christian Approaches to Caregiving - Ep 252</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Keith Dow is a theologian who focuses on care and community, as he does in his book "Formed Together: Mystery, Narrative, and Virtue in Christian Caregiving" (Baylor, 2021) and in his work with Karis Disability Services. He talks with host David Guretzki about Christian perspectives on disability, the ethics of care and issues like MAiD and euthanasia.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Keith Dow is a theologian who focuses on care and community, as he does in his book &quot;Formed Together: Mystery, Narrative, and Virtue in Christian Caregiving&quot; (Baylor, 2021) and in his work with Karis Disability Services. He talks with host David Guretzki about Christian perspectives on disability, the ethics of care and issues like MAiD and euthanasia.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Keith Dow is a theologian who focuses on care and community, as he does in his book &quot;Formed Together: Mystery, Narrative, and Virtue in Christian Caregiving&quot; (Baylor, 2021) and in his work with Karis Disability Services. He talks with host David Guretzki about Christian perspectives on disability, the ethics of care and issues like MAiD and euthanasia.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:32:13 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Reaching and supporting migrants with the gospel - Ep 251</itunes:title>
    <title>Reaching and supporting migrants with the gospel - Ep 251</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Guest host David Guretzki chats with Shoaib Ebadi about reaching and supporting migrants with the gospel. Since 2010 Shoaib Ebadi and his wife have, from Canada, been running an evangelical TV program called Secret of Life, which is broadcast in Afghanistan where he grew up as a Muslim. Ebadi directs Square One World Media, an organization producing Christian content in Russian, Arabic, Low German, Spanish and more, including programs for Indigenous audiences in Canada.https://www.squareonewo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Guest host David Guretzki chats with Shoaib Ebadi about reaching and supporting migrants with the gospel. Since 2010 Shoaib Ebadi and his wife have, from Canada, been running an evangelical TV program called Secret of Life, which is broadcast in Afghanistan where he grew up as a Muslim. Ebadi directs Square One World Media, an organization producing Christian content in Russian, Arabic, Low German, Spanish and more, including programs for Indigenous audiences in Canada.https://www.squareoneworldmedia.com/our-teamhttps://chvnradio.com/articles/growing-up-muslim-one-mans-life-changing-encounter-with-jesus]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Guest host David Guretzki chats with Shoaib Ebadi about reaching and supporting migrants with the gospel. Since 2010 Shoaib Ebadi and his wife have, from Canada, been running an evangelical TV program called Secret of Life, which is broadcast in Afghanistan where he grew up as a Muslim. Ebadi directs Square One World Media, an organization producing Christian content in Russian, Arabic, Low German, Spanish and more, including programs for Indigenous audiences in Canada.https://www.squareoneworldmedia.com/our-teamhttps://chvnradio.com/articles/growing-up-muslim-one-mans-life-changing-encounter-with-jesus]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:21:10 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Pastoral shortages? Calling and training for ministry - Ep 250</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rick Hiemstra is a former Wesleyan pastor who now directs the EFC's Centre for Research on Church and Faith. He and host David Guretzki reflect on increasing concerns over upcoming pastor retirements and the shrinking numbers of future pastors. They consider issues around training, educational structures, public reputation around pastoral careers, and the need for Christian communities to be more intentional and explicit in raising conversations about vocation. Rick Hiemstra's 2024 article in...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Rick Hiemstra is a former Wesleyan pastor who now directs the EFC&apos;s Centre for Research on Church and Faith. He and host David Guretzki reflect on increasing concerns over upcoming pastor retirements and the shrinking numbers of future pastors. They consider issues around training, educational structures, public reputation around pastoral careers, and the need for Christian communities to be more intentional and explicit in raising conversations about vocation. Rick Hiemstra&apos;s 2024 article in Faith Today: Waking up to the pastor shortage https://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/library/item/05062024/4188073/A response by Gordon T. Smith from 2025: Rethinking Canada&apos;s congregational leadership crisis https://www.faithtoday.ca/CCLC]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Rick Hiemstra is a former Wesleyan pastor who now directs the EFC&apos;s Centre for Research on Church and Faith. He and host David Guretzki reflect on increasing concerns over upcoming pastor retirements and the shrinking numbers of future pastors. They consider issues around training, educational structures, public reputation around pastoral careers, and the need for Christian communities to be more intentional and explicit in raising conversations about vocation. Rick Hiemstra&apos;s 2024 article in Faith Today: Waking up to the pastor shortage https://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/library/item/05062024/4188073/A response by Gordon T. Smith from 2025: Rethinking Canada&apos;s congregational leadership crisis https://www.faithtoday.ca/CCLC]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:12:43 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Christians in Montreal today and across history - Ep 249</itunes:title>
    <title>Christians in Montreal today and across history - Ep 249</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Glenn Smith is the director of the graduate program in practical theology at McGill University. He recently published Christians in the City of Montréal, a book that documents the roots of Christianity in Montréal while focusing on the present experience of Christians among its 4.3 million residents. He speaks with guest host David Guretzki about the Indigenous roots of Montréal, the 1960s "Quiet Revolution,” immigration since the 1960s and the reality today.Christians in the City of Montréal...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Glenn Smith is the director of the graduate program in practical theology at McGill University. He recently published Christians in the City of Montréal, a book that documents the roots of Christianity in Montréal while focusing on the present experience of Christians among its 4.3 million residents. He speaks with guest host David Guretzki about the Indigenous roots of Montréal, the 1960s &quot;Quiet Revolution,” immigration since the 1960s and the reality today.Christians in the City of Montréal is published by Bloomsbury Academic, 2025.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Glenn Smith is the director of the graduate program in practical theology at McGill University. He recently published Christians in the City of Montréal, a book that documents the roots of Christianity in Montréal while focusing on the present experience of Christians among its 4.3 million residents. He speaks with guest host David Guretzki about the Indigenous roots of Montréal, the 1960s &quot;Quiet Revolution,” immigration since the 1960s and the reality today.Christians in the City of Montréal is published by Bloomsbury Academic, 2025.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:22:18 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Christian living in secular Canadian society - Ep 248</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Guest host David Guretzki speaks with Dom Ruso, who leads a church called The180 in Laval, Que., that he helped to plant in 2016. Ruso was born and raised in Montreal, holds a PhD in historical theology and has also worked pastoring young adults. The180 church is an interdenominational church under the umbrella of The Alliance Canada. Ruso has a new book coming in September called The Bible in a Shifting Secular Age (Cascade, 2025).https://wipfandstock.com/9781666784909/the-bible-for-a-shifti...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Guest host David Guretzki speaks with Dom Ruso, who leads a church called The180 in Laval, Que., that he helped to plant in 2016. Ruso was born and raised in Montreal, holds a PhD in historical theology and has also worked pastoring young adults. The180 church is an interdenominational church under the umbrella of The Alliance Canada. Ruso has a new book coming in September called The Bible in a Shifting Secular Age (Cascade, 2025).https://wipfandstock.com/9781666784909/the-bible-for-a-shifting-secular-age/https://theoneeighty.ca/ourstoryhttps://www.dashhouse.com/pastor-planter-interview-domenic-ruso/https://www.eteq.ca/d8/en/node/235https://biblesociety.ca/scriptureuntangled/podcast-episode-7-domenic-ruso/]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Jesus and the revolutionary kingdom of peace - Ep 247</itunes:title>
    <title>Jesus and the revolutionary kingdom of peace - Ep 247</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesse Nickel of Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford, B.C., published a compelling book last year about how Jesus' ministry and presentation of the Kingdom of God contrast with human understandings of power (A Revolutionary Jesus: Violence and Peacemaking in the Kingdom of God, Fortress Press, 2024). He talks with host Bill Fledderus about the challenge we face to understand shalom is at the heart of Jesus’ teachings and life.His book is A Revolutionary Jesus: Violence and Peacemaking in the ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Jesse Nickel of Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford, B.C., published a compelling book last year about how Jesus&apos; ministry and presentation of the Kingdom of God contrast with human understandings of power (A Revolutionary Jesus: Violence and Peacemaking in the Kingdom of God, Fortress Press, 2024). He talks with host Bill Fledderus about the challenge we face to understand shalom is at the heart of Jesus’ teachings and life.His book is A Revolutionary Jesus: Violence and Peacemaking in the Kingdom of God (Fortress Press, 2024).His page at Columbia Bible College https://columbiabc.edu/instructor/jesse-nickel/Instagram: @jesse_p_nickelFacebook: @Jesse Nickel]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Jesse Nickel of Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford, B.C., published a compelling book last year about how Jesus&apos; ministry and presentation of the Kingdom of God contrast with human understandings of power (A Revolutionary Jesus: Violence and Peacemaking in the Kingdom of God, Fortress Press, 2024). He talks with host Bill Fledderus about the challenge we face to understand shalom is at the heart of Jesus’ teachings and life.His book is A Revolutionary Jesus: Violence and Peacemaking in the Kingdom of God (Fortress Press, 2024).His page at Columbia Bible College https://columbiabc.edu/instructor/jesse-nickel/Instagram: @jesse_p_nickelFacebook: @Jesse Nickel]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:33:37 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Elephants, tigers, rabbits and the Great Commission in Canada - Ep. 246</itunes:title>
    <title>Elephants, tigers, rabbits and the Great Commission in Canada - Ep. 246</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lisa Pak serves at Finishing the Task, a Great Commission initiative led by Rick Warren, founder of Saddleback Church. Her title at that “network of networks” is director of partnerships in Asia, for young leaders and women. She talked with guest host David Guretzki about diaspora communities and engaging younger generations with the gospel. Previous to her current position, she has pastored across South Korea, Singapore and Canada and been a regional director for the Canadian Bible Society. ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Lisa Pak serves at Finishing the Task, a Great Commission initiative led by Rick Warren, founder of Saddleback Church. Her title at that “network of networks” is director of partnerships in Asia, for young leaders and women. She talked with guest host David Guretzki about diaspora communities and engaging younger generations with the gospel. Previous to her current position, she has pastored across South Korea, Singapore and Canada and been a regional director for the Canadian Bible Society. A second-generation Korean-Canadian and Toronto native, she is ordained by the Korean Association of Independent Churches and Missions.https://finishingthetask.com/about/https://missionexus.org/lisa-pak-keynote-at-missio-nexus-conference/https://lausanne.org/podcast/the-task-set-before-us-breaking-barriers-building-bridges-in-global-missions-with-lisa-pakhttps://gospelmobilization.org/podcast/2023/9/25/the-mobilizers-role-in-finishing-the-task-with-lisa-pak]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lisa Pak serves at Finishing the Task, a Great Commission initiative led by Rick Warren, founder of Saddleback Church. Her title at that “network of networks” is director of partnerships in Asia, for young leaders and women. She talked with guest host David Guretzki about diaspora communities and engaging younger generations with the gospel. Previous to her current position, she has pastored across South Korea, Singapore and Canada and been a regional director for the Canadian Bible Society. A second-generation Korean-Canadian and Toronto native, she is ordained by the Korean Association of Independent Churches and Missions.https://finishingthetask.com/about/https://missionexus.org/lisa-pak-keynote-at-missio-nexus-conference/https://lausanne.org/podcast/the-task-set-before-us-breaking-barriers-building-bridges-in-global-missions-with-lisa-pakhttps://gospelmobilization.org/podcast/2023/9/25/the-mobilizers-role-in-finishing-the-task-with-lisa-pak]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:07:57 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Strengthening Canadian Christian Education - Ep 245</itunes:title>
    <title>Strengthening Canadian Christian Education - Ep 245</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Greg Needham of Salmon Arm, B.C., and Lauralynn Mercer of Ontario are educators leading the Canadian Christian Education Movement, a project of the global education ministry Teach Beyond (cemovement.ca). They spoke with host Bill Fledderus about Christ-centred education options in Canada and new ways to help them grow.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Greg Needham of Salmon Arm, B.C., and Lauralynn Mercer of Ontario are educators leading the Canadian Christian Education Movement, a project of the global education ministry Teach Beyond (cemovement.ca). They spoke with host Bill Fledderus about Christ-centred education options in Canada and new ways to help them grow.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Greg Needham of Salmon Arm, B.C., and Lauralynn Mercer of Ontario are educators leading the Canadian Christian Education Movement, a project of the global education ministry Teach Beyond (cemovement.ca). They spoke with host Bill Fledderus about Christ-centred education options in Canada and new ways to help them grow.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 15:57:42 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Thinking about church and mission - Ep 244</itunes:title>
    <title>Thinking about church and mission - Ep 244</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Guest host David Guretzki chats with Sarah Han about how church members can think about the church being intercultural and missional. Dr. Han is assistant professor of pastoral ministry at Tyndale University. She considers herself to be "third culture" Canadian-Korean-Chinese and her formative theology was shaped on the mission field abroad. She has diverse experience in the Canadian public and private sectors, including immigrant churches. Her research focuses on an intercultural, intergener...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Guest host David Guretzki chats with Sarah Han about how church members can think about the church being intercultural and missional. Dr. Han is assistant professor of pastoral ministry at Tyndale University. She considers herself to be &quot;third culture&quot; Canadian-Korean-Chinese and her formative theology was shaped on the mission field abroad. She has diverse experience in the Canadian public and private sectors, including immigrant churches. Her research focuses on an intercultural, intergenerational, missional ecclesiology for Canada.https://www.tyndale.ca/faculty/sarah-han]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Guest host David Guretzki chats with Sarah Han about how church members can think about the church being intercultural and missional. Dr. Han is assistant professor of pastoral ministry at Tyndale University. She considers herself to be &quot;third culture&quot; Canadian-Korean-Chinese and her formative theology was shaped on the mission field abroad. She has diverse experience in the Canadian public and private sectors, including immigrant churches. Her research focuses on an intercultural, intergenerational, missional ecclesiology for Canada.https://www.tyndale.ca/faculty/sarah-han]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 13:29:47 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Coping with stress in an increasingly unstable world - Ep 243</itunes:title>
    <title>Coping with stress in an increasingly unstable world - Ep 243</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many Canadians are feeling burdened by global economic and political turmoil. Jennifer Bowen of Shalem Mental Health Network chats with host Bill Fledderus about how such stress can impact mental health, relationships and faith communities. She offers suggestions informed by psychology and Christian faith for coping and cultivating peace, resilience and hope in uncertain times.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Many Canadians are feeling burdened by global economic and political turmoil. Jennifer Bowen of Shalem Mental Health Network chats with host Bill Fledderus about how such stress can impact mental health, relationships and faith communities. She offers suggestions informed by psychology and Christian faith for coping and cultivating peace, resilience and hope in uncertain times.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Many Canadians are feeling burdened by global economic and political turmoil. Jennifer Bowen of Shalem Mental Health Network chats with host Bill Fledderus about how such stress can impact mental health, relationships and faith communities. She offers suggestions informed by psychology and Christian faith for coping and cultivating peace, resilience and hope in uncertain times.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 13:21:39 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Helping kids grow in faith at home through little habits - Ep 242</itunes:title>
    <title>Helping kids grow in faith at home through little habits - Ep 242</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Christie Thomas is an author, parent and children’s ministry leader in Alberta (littleshootsdeeproots.com). Her latest book Little Habits, Big Faith: How Simple Practices Help Your Family Grow in Jesus was published by NavPress in 2024. She chatted with Bill Fledderus about how parents can help plant seeds of faith and help them grow in our children.Little Habits, Big Faith (https://www.navpress.com/p/little-habits-big-faith/9781641587679, https://amzn.to/4hhp0OU)Her new podcast has the same ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Christie Thomas is an author, parent and children’s ministry leader in Alberta (littleshootsdeeproots.com). Her latest book Little Habits, Big Faith: How Simple Practices Help Your Family Grow in Jesus was published by NavPress in 2024. She chatted with Bill Fledderus about how parents can help plant seeds of faith and help them grow in our children.Little Habits, Big Faith (https://www.navpress.com/p/little-habits-big-faith/9781641587679, https://amzn.to/4hhp0OU)Her new podcast has the same name as her website Little Shoots, Deep Roots. She’s also on YouTube as BedtimeDevoMama]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Christie Thomas is an author, parent and children’s ministry leader in Alberta (littleshootsdeeproots.com). Her latest book Little Habits, Big Faith: How Simple Practices Help Your Family Grow in Jesus was published by NavPress in 2024. She chatted with Bill Fledderus about how parents can help plant seeds of faith and help them grow in our children.Little Habits, Big Faith (https://www.navpress.com/p/little-habits-big-faith/9781641587679, https://amzn.to/4hhp0OU)Her new podcast has the same name as her website Little Shoots, Deep Roots. She’s also on YouTube as BedtimeDevoMama]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Journalism serving the Church: Reflecting on the past 12 years at Faith Today - Ep. 241</itunes:title>
    <title>Journalism serving the Church: Reflecting on the past 12 years at Faith Today - Ep. 241</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The hosts of the Faith Today Podcast -- Karen Stiller and Bill Fledderus -- sit together to reflect on their personal highlights of hosting the podcast and preparing Faith Today magazine editorials over the years.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[The hosts of the Faith Today Podcast -- Karen Stiller and Bill Fledderus -- sit together to reflect on their personal highlights of hosting the podcast and preparing Faith Today magazine editorials over the years.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The hosts of the Faith Today Podcast -- Karen Stiller and Bill Fledderus -- sit together to reflect on their personal highlights of hosting the podcast and preparing Faith Today magazine editorials over the years.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:02:54 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>When Pastors Work too Much - Ep. 240</itunes:title>
    <title>When Pastors Work too Much - Ep. 240</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Workaholism in pastors is a form of spiritual dysfunction. It's also deeply rooted in the life and work of pastors and the expectations of many churches. Dysfunction in the Name of Jesus: Confronting the Idol of Pastoral Workaholism is a new book, edited by James Ellis III, releasing early in 2025. Ellis is an author, seminary professor and a pastor, who has served in Canada and the US, in various churches and chaplaincy roles. In this conversation with Karen Stiller and Sammy Kyreme, Ellis u...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Workaholism in pastors is a form of spiritual dysfunction. It&apos;s also deeply rooted in the life and work of pastors and the expectations of many churches. Dysfunction in the Name of Jesus: Confronting the Idol of Pastoral Workaholism is a new book, edited by James Ellis III, releasing early in 2025. Ellis is an author, seminary professor and a pastor, who has served in Canada and the US, in various churches and chaplaincy roles. In this conversation with Karen Stiller and Sammy Kyreme, Ellis unpacks the roots of workaholism and how pastors and churches can work together to keep everyone healthier. Visit James&apos; website: https://www.jamesellis3.com]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Workaholism in pastors is a form of spiritual dysfunction. It&apos;s also deeply rooted in the life and work of pastors and the expectations of many churches. Dysfunction in the Name of Jesus: Confronting the Idol of Pastoral Workaholism is a new book, edited by James Ellis III, releasing early in 2025. Ellis is an author, seminary professor and a pastor, who has served in Canada and the US, in various churches and chaplaincy roles. In this conversation with Karen Stiller and Sammy Kyreme, Ellis unpacks the roots of workaholism and how pastors and churches can work together to keep everyone healthier. Visit James&apos; website: https://www.jamesellis3.com]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:58:21 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Michael Messenger of World Vision on good work and big life changes - Ep. 239</itunes:title>
    <title>Michael Messenger of World Vision on good work and big life changes - Ep. 239</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do we make big life changes? How  is our purpose bigger than our job? Michael Messenger has travelled the world doing very good work, leading one of Canada's largest Christian charities. Messenger is now moving onto new things and a new season. He invites us into his process of discernment and reflection about making significant life changes. Messenger speaks openly with host Karen Stiller about making big changes and hearing God's call on our lives in different seasons.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[How do we make big life changes? How  is our purpose bigger than our job? Michael Messenger has travelled the world doing very good work, leading one of Canada&apos;s largest Christian charities. Messenger is now moving onto new things and a new season. He invites us into his process of discernment and reflection about making significant life changes. Messenger speaks openly with host Karen Stiller about making big changes and hearing God&apos;s call on our lives in different seasons.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[How do we make big life changes? How  is our purpose bigger than our job? Michael Messenger has travelled the world doing very good work, leading one of Canada&apos;s largest Christian charities. Messenger is now moving onto new things and a new season. He invites us into his process of discernment and reflection about making significant life changes. Messenger speaks openly with host Karen Stiller about making big changes and hearing God&apos;s call on our lives in different seasons.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 01:07:41 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>What Will a Healthy and Vibrant Canadian Church Look like in Ten Years? - Ep. 238</itunes:title>
    <title>What Will a Healthy and Vibrant Canadian Church Look like in Ten Years? - Ep. 238</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Host Karen Stiller moderates a discussion among church specialists EFC President David Guretzki, Tyndale Intercultural Ministries Centre director Dorothy Pang and Dr. Lee Beach from McMaster Divinity College. The episode also features a Q&amp;A session that took place as part of the event held at Evangel Temple, in October 2024.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Host Karen Stiller moderates a discussion among church specialists EFC President David Guretzki, Tyndale Intercultural Ministries Centre director Dorothy Pang and Dr. Lee Beach from McMaster Divinity College. The episode also features a Q&amp;A session that took place as part of the event held at Evangel Temple, in October 2024.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Host Karen Stiller moderates a discussion among church specialists EFC President David Guretzki, Tyndale Intercultural Ministries Centre director Dorothy Pang and Dr. Lee Beach from McMaster Divinity College. The episode also features a Q&amp;A session that took place as part of the event held at Evangel Temple, in October 2024.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:00:29 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Faith in the world of journalism and media - Ep 237</itunes:title>
    <title>Faith in the world of journalism and media - Ep 237</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[John Longhurst has written a faith column for the Winnipeg Free Press for 20 years, and a book of his selected columns was recently published by Canadian Mennonite University Press. The title: Can Robots Love God and Be Saved? A Journalist Reports About Faith.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[John Longhurst has written a faith column for the Winnipeg Free Press for 20 years, and a book of his selected columns was recently published by Canadian Mennonite University Press. The title: Can Robots Love God and Be Saved? A Journalist Reports About Faith.]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>What we can do about poverty in Canada - Ep 236</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Angie Peters is the president and CEO of Yonge Street Mission and author of the new book Just Act: We Are the Solution to Poverty. The book is an inspirational guide for people, businesses and community organizations concerned about poverty but feeling hopeless about their ability to make any meaningful difference. Peters shows us all where to begin. Her own personal story reflects her main proposition: “Poverty ended for my family in one generation because of the intervention of ordinary peo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Angie Peters is the president and CEO of Yonge Street Mission and author of the new book Just Act: We Are the Solution to Poverty. The book is an inspirational guide for people, businesses and community organizations concerned about poverty but feeling hopeless about their ability to make any meaningful difference. Peters shows us all where to begin. Her own personal story reflects her main proposition: “Poverty ended for my family in one generation because of the intervention of ordinary people who cared.”The book answers major questions about poverty, defines the problem, presents inspirational true stories, informs about effective initiatives, and addresses barriers to success. It provides insights deeply rooted in the lived experience of poverty and from system-wide collaborative work with leaders across all industries. Finally, it delivers a set of practical steps that individuals, community organizations, and businesses can develop as a measurable one-year personal or corporate action plan to leverage their unique skills and resources to impact poverty, changing lives in ways that will ripple throughout generations.Details and ordering: https://castlequaybooks.com/products/just-actBio: https://www.ysm.ca/leadership/angie-peters/]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Angie Peters is the president and CEO of Yonge Street Mission and author of the new book Just Act: We Are the Solution to Poverty. The book is an inspirational guide for people, businesses and community organizations concerned about poverty but feeling hopeless about their ability to make any meaningful difference. Peters shows us all where to begin. Her own personal story reflects her main proposition: “Poverty ended for my family in one generation because of the intervention of ordinary people who cared.”The book answers major questions about poverty, defines the problem, presents inspirational true stories, informs about effective initiatives, and addresses barriers to success. It provides insights deeply rooted in the lived experience of poverty and from system-wide collaborative work with leaders across all industries. Finally, it delivers a set of practical steps that individuals, community organizations, and businesses can develop as a measurable one-year personal or corporate action plan to leverage their unique skills and resources to impact poverty, changing lives in ways that will ripple throughout generations.Details and ordering: https://castlequaybooks.com/products/just-actBio: https://www.ysm.ca/leadership/angie-peters/]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:00:50 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Book of Common Prayer and writing obituaries - Ep 235</itunes:title>
    <title>Book of Common Prayer and writing obituaries - Ep 235</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever felt like connecting with God was difficult?  Our guest Julie Lane-Gay explains how simple praying with the Book of Common Prayer can be. She shares stories from her own personal journey with prayer and faith, as well as tips for getting started with the Book of Common Prayer for all Evangelicals. As a bonus conversation, hosts Karen Stiller and Sammy Kyereme talk with Lane-Gay about another part of her work- writing obituaries for others.You can read more insights from Lane-Gay...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Have you ever felt like connecting with God was difficult?  Our guest Julie Lane-Gay explains how simple praying with the Book of Common Prayer can be. She shares stories from her own personal journey with prayer and faith, as well as tips for getting started with the Book of Common Prayer for all Evangelicals. As a bonus conversation, hosts Karen Stiller and Sammy Kyereme talk with Lane-Gay about another part of her work- writing obituaries for others.You can read more insights from Lane-Gay’s latest book, The Riches of Your Grace: Living in the Book of Common Prayer(2024).Julie Lane-Gay is a writer and editor in Vancouver, BC. Her work has appeared in a range of publications including Reader&apos;s Digest, Fine Gardening, Faith Today, Anglican Planet, and The Englewood Review of Books. She teaches occasional courses at Regent College and  en, dits the college&apos;s journal, . She lives with her husband, Craig, in Vancouver, British Columbia, and is active in her local Anglican church.To read Julie’s work with Fine Gardening: https://www.finegardening.com/author/julie-lane-gay“The Riches of Your Grace” book: https://www.amazon.ca/Riches-Your-Grace-Living-Common/dp/1514008165]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Have you ever felt like connecting with God was difficult?  Our guest Julie Lane-Gay explains how simple praying with the Book of Common Prayer can be. She shares stories from her own personal journey with prayer and faith, as well as tips for getting started with the Book of Common Prayer for all Evangelicals. As a bonus conversation, hosts Karen Stiller and Sammy Kyereme talk with Lane-Gay about another part of her work- writing obituaries for others.You can read more insights from Lane-Gay’s latest book, The Riches of Your Grace: Living in the Book of Common Prayer(2024).Julie Lane-Gay is a writer and editor in Vancouver, BC. Her work has appeared in a range of publications including Reader&apos;s Digest, Fine Gardening, Faith Today, Anglican Planet, and The Englewood Review of Books. She teaches occasional courses at Regent College and  en, dits the college&apos;s journal, . She lives with her husband, Craig, in Vancouver, British Columbia, and is active in her local Anglican church.To read Julie’s work with Fine Gardening: https://www.finegardening.com/author/julie-lane-gay“The Riches of Your Grace” book: https://www.amazon.ca/Riches-Your-Grace-Living-Common/dp/1514008165]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:38:41 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>A new kind of evangelism</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new kind of evangelismHave you ever felt intimidated to share your faith with a co-worker, a friend, loved one or neighbour? Judy Paulsen, professor of evangelism at Wycliffe College,University of Toronto helps us deal with those fears in her sit-down with Hosts Karen Stiller and Sammy Kyereme. Paulsen focuses on Biblical conversion stories as a guide and reflects on how sharing stories of God’s work in us encourages relationship with Christ for others. You’ll hear the gentle reminder that ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[A new kind of evangelismHave you ever felt intimidated to share your faith with a co-worker, a friend, loved one or neighbour? Judy Paulsen, professor of evangelism at Wycliffe College,University of Toronto helps us deal with those fears in her sit-down with Hosts Karen Stiller and Sammy Kyereme. Paulsen focuses on Biblical conversion stories as a guide and reflects on how sharing stories of God’s work in us encourages relationship with Christ for others. You’ll hear the gentle reminder that evangelism is for all today and can be a respectful and relationally grounded process, not an aggressive sales pitch for new converts.Judy has also released a new book entitled, “A New and Ancient Evangelism,” Rediscovering the ways God calls and sends.Wycliffe College biography: https://www.wycliffecollege.ca/users/judy-paulsenAmazon link to Judy&apos;s new book: https://www.amazon.ca/New-Ancient-Evangelism-Rediscovering-Calls/dp/1540967069]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[A new kind of evangelismHave you ever felt intimidated to share your faith with a co-worker, a friend, loved one or neighbour? Judy Paulsen, professor of evangelism at Wycliffe College,University of Toronto helps us deal with those fears in her sit-down with Hosts Karen Stiller and Sammy Kyereme. Paulsen focuses on Biblical conversion stories as a guide and reflects on how sharing stories of God’s work in us encourages relationship with Christ for others. You’ll hear the gentle reminder that evangelism is for all today and can be a respectful and relationally grounded process, not an aggressive sales pitch for new converts.Judy has also released a new book entitled, “A New and Ancient Evangelism,” Rediscovering the ways God calls and sends.Wycliffe College biography: https://www.wycliffecollege.ca/users/judy-paulsenAmazon link to Judy&apos;s new book: https://www.amazon.ca/New-Ancient-Evangelism-Rediscovering-Calls/dp/1540967069]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:36:43 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Intercultural Competency in Canadian Churches</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Does your church look like the neighbourhood where you live? Hosts Karen Stiller and Sammy Kyereme speak with Dorothy Pang, Director of the Tyndale Intercultural Ministries Centre, about intercultural competency among Canadian churches/faith organizations. How do we better interact with people of different stories, ethnicities and backgrounds?  What are the emerging realities for church goers in urban city centres and the worship experiences of second and third generation Canadians?   Dorothy...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Does your church look like the neighbourhood where you live? Hosts Karen Stiller and Sammy Kyereme speak with Dorothy Pang, Director of the Tyndale Intercultural Ministries Centre, about intercultural competency among Canadian churches/faith organizations. How do we better interact with people of different stories, ethnicities and backgrounds?  What are the emerging realities for church goers in urban city centres and the worship experiences of second and third generation Canadians?   Dorothy Pang brings 25 years of experience in law, business, and executive leadership to the TIM Centre team. She is passionate about creating collaborative environments where diverse teams can thrive and organizational health is optimized. Pang holds a Certificate in Intercultural Studies from UBC and is a qualified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (ID) and a certified facilitator of the Intercultural Conflict Styles (ICS) assessment. Dorothy is a dynamic facilitator and public speaker. For 10 years, Dorothy was an executive leader in a large intercultural church in northeast Toronto. She is passionate about helping churches embrace the Rev 7:9 church – a place where all are wholly seen, accepted, and understood.  For more information about the Tyndale Intercultural Ministries Centre, visit https://www.tyndale.ca/tim]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Does your church look like the neighbourhood where you live? Hosts Karen Stiller and Sammy Kyereme speak with Dorothy Pang, Director of the Tyndale Intercultural Ministries Centre, about intercultural competency among Canadian churches/faith organizations. How do we better interact with people of different stories, ethnicities and backgrounds?  What are the emerging realities for church goers in urban city centres and the worship experiences of second and third generation Canadians?   Dorothy Pang brings 25 years of experience in law, business, and executive leadership to the TIM Centre team. She is passionate about creating collaborative environments where diverse teams can thrive and organizational health is optimized. Pang holds a Certificate in Intercultural Studies from UBC and is a qualified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (ID) and a certified facilitator of the Intercultural Conflict Styles (ICS) assessment. Dorothy is a dynamic facilitator and public speaker. For 10 years, Dorothy was an executive leader in a large intercultural church in northeast Toronto. She is passionate about helping churches embrace the Rev 7:9 church – a place where all are wholly seen, accepted, and understood.  For more information about the Tyndale Intercultural Ministries Centre, visit https://www.tyndale.ca/tim]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 01:26:03 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Season 7 Recap</itunes:title>
    <title>Season 7 Recap</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the hosts of the Faith Today Podcast as they reflect on some of their favourite moments from season seven. Features Karen Stiller, Bill Fledderus and podcast manager Sammy Kyereme.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Join the hosts of the Faith Today Podcast as they reflect on some of their favourite moments from season seven. Features Karen Stiller, Bill Fledderus and podcast manager Sammy Kyereme.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 11:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Holiness is for all of us, says new book by Karen Stiller - Ep 231</itunes:title>
    <title>Holiness is for all of us, says new book by Karen Stiller - Ep 231</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In addition to being a senior editor at Faith Today, Karen Stiller of Ottawa is an author of several books including Holiness Here: Searching for God in the Ordinary Events of Everyday Life (NavPress, 2024). She talks with her Faith Today coworker Bill Fledderus about holiness in ordinary life, how all believers are holy even if we don't feel that way, grouchy hospitality and slow beauty.Author website: https://karenstiller.com/NavPress: https://www.navpress.com/p/holiness-here/9781641587457A...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In addition to being a senior editor at Faith Today, Karen Stiller of Ottawa is an author of several books including Holiness Here: Searching for God in the Ordinary Events of Everyday Life (NavPress, 2024). She talks with her Faith Today coworker Bill Fledderus about holiness in ordinary life, how all believers are holy even if we don&apos;t feel that way, grouchy hospitality and slow beauty.Author website: https://karenstiller.com/NavPress: https://www.navpress.com/p/holiness-here/9781641587457Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/3VobeBt]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In addition to being a senior editor at Faith Today, Karen Stiller of Ottawa is an author of several books including Holiness Here: Searching for God in the Ordinary Events of Everyday Life (NavPress, 2024). She talks with her Faith Today coworker Bill Fledderus about holiness in ordinary life, how all believers are holy even if we don&apos;t feel that way, grouchy hospitality and slow beauty.Author website: https://karenstiller.com/NavPress: https://www.navpress.com/p/holiness-here/9781641587457Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/3VobeBt]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:48:59 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Longing for joy with author Alastair Sterne - Ep 230</itunes:title>
    <title>Longing for joy with author Alastair Sterne - Ep 230</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you predisposed to grumpiness? Does joy feel like an elusive dream? B.C.-based author Alastair Sterne leads us through a contemplation of joy that is theological and practical. As it turns out, gratitude journals work! So does thoughtfully pursuing moments of joy in our daily lives and paying attention. Sterne has a book releasing in October 2024 called Longing for Joy: An Invitation into the Goodness and Beauty of Life, but today you get a sneak peak at some of what joy that book might b...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Are you predisposed to grumpiness? Does joy feel like an elusive dream? B.C.-based author Alastair Sterne leads us through a contemplation of joy that is theological and practical. As it turns out, gratitude journals work! So does thoughtfully pursuing moments of joy in our daily lives and paying attention. Sterne has a book releasing in October 2024 called Longing for Joy: An Invitation into the Goodness and Beauty of Life, but today you get a sneak peak at some of what joy that book might bring. Sterne also wrote our magazine&apos;s May/June cover essay, available in French and English at https://FaithToday.ca/The-kiss-of-joy.Follow Alastair Sterne&apos;s work here: https://www.ordinarymatters.org/about]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Are you predisposed to grumpiness? Does joy feel like an elusive dream? B.C.-based author Alastair Sterne leads us through a contemplation of joy that is theological and practical. As it turns out, gratitude journals work! So does thoughtfully pursuing moments of joy in our daily lives and paying attention. Sterne has a book releasing in October 2024 called Longing for Joy: An Invitation into the Goodness and Beauty of Life, but today you get a sneak peak at some of what joy that book might bring. Sterne also wrote our magazine&apos;s May/June cover essay, available in French and English at https://FaithToday.ca/The-kiss-of-joy.Follow Alastair Sterne&apos;s work here: https://www.ordinarymatters.org/about]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 22:26:15 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Gathering young Christians with Israel Gimba - Ep. 229</itunes:title>
    <title>Gathering young Christians with Israel Gimba - Ep. 229</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Israel Gimba is an Ottawa evangelist and pastor. He talks with guest host Sammy Kyereme about the heart of the ministry Dunamis Army, how Ignite Saturdays are facilitated, and strategy on how to bring together a united gathering for young Christians.Dunamis Army is behind the worship band Dunamis District and the JON Festival (Jesus of Nazareth), a new annual Christian music festival based in Ottawa. The festival drew thousands together to worship Jesus at its launch October 15, 2023.Connect ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Israel Gimba is an Ottawa evangelist and pastor. He talks with guest host Sammy Kyereme about the heart of the ministry Dunamis Army, how Ignite Saturdays are facilitated, and strategy on how to bring together a united gathering for young Christians.Dunamis Army is behind the worship band Dunamis District and the JON Festival (Jesus of Nazareth), a new annual Christian music festival based in Ottawa. The festival drew thousands together to worship Jesus at its launch October 15, 2023.Connect with Gimba or find out more at dunamisdistrict.com.On Instagram:Dunamis Army @dunamisarmyDunamis District @dunamisdistrictJON festival @jonfestivalWatch a video of this conversation at http://www.faithtoday.ca/Audio-Video/TV/Gathering-young-Christians-with-Israel-Gimba]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Israel Gimba is an Ottawa evangelist and pastor. He talks with guest host Sammy Kyereme about the heart of the ministry Dunamis Army, how Ignite Saturdays are facilitated, and strategy on how to bring together a united gathering for young Christians.Dunamis Army is behind the worship band Dunamis District and the JON Festival (Jesus of Nazareth), a new annual Christian music festival based in Ottawa. The festival drew thousands together to worship Jesus at its launch October 15, 2023.Connect with Gimba or find out more at dunamisdistrict.com.On Instagram:Dunamis Army @dunamisarmyDunamis District @dunamisdistrictJON festival @jonfestivalWatch a video of this conversation at http://www.faithtoday.ca/Audio-Video/TV/Gathering-young-Christians-with-Israel-Gimba]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 11:33:49 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How is your mental health? - Ep. 228</itunes:title>
    <title>How is your mental health? - Ep. 228</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to a quiet and gentle conversation about mental health. Vivette Henry, PhD is a clinical counsellor/psychotherapist who also teaches psychology at Tyndale University in Toronto. She walks us through how to stay in touch with our own wellness, people in the Bible who struggled and what helps us all keep on keeping on.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Welcome to a quiet and gentle conversation about mental health. Vivette Henry, PhD is a clinical counsellor/psychotherapist who also teaches psychology at Tyndale University in Toronto. She walks us through how to stay in touch with our own wellness, people in the Bible who struggled and what helps us all keep on keeping on.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Welcome to a quiet and gentle conversation about mental health. Vivette Henry, PhD is a clinical counsellor/psychotherapist who also teaches psychology at Tyndale University in Toronto. She walks us through how to stay in touch with our own wellness, people in the Bible who struggled and what helps us all keep on keeping on.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 13:57:27 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How do we love our neighbour when they&#39;ve survived trauma - Ep. 227</itunes:title>
    <title>How do we love our neighbour when they&#39;ve survived trauma - Ep. 227</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Brenton Diaz is a trauma therapist in Ontario who works with people who have trauma history including coming from communities where there has been genocide. He serves as the coordinator of the Newcomers' Health and Well-being Program at a charitable community health organization north of Toronto. He teaches on trauma at Tyndale University in Toronto and abroad including Lithuania, Ukraine, Kenya and Malawi, and Ethiopia. He also teaches in the social work departments at two Toronto-area unive...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Brenton Diaz is a trauma therapist in Ontario who works with people who have trauma history including coming from communities where there has been genocide. He serves as the coordinator of the Newcomers&apos; Health and Well-being Program at a charitable community health organization north of Toronto. He teaches on trauma at Tyndale University in Toronto and abroad including Lithuania, Ukraine, Kenya and Malawi, and Ethiopia. He also teaches in the social work departments at two Toronto-area universities.He and his wife Christy volunteer with The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, consulting and teaching in Kenya, Rwanda, Dominican Republic, Malawi, Lithuania, Georgia &amp; Ukraine.Free, self-directed course online (seven videos and discussion questions called Trauma-Friendly Church http://www.theefc.ca/trauma-friendlyEdited and condensed text from this interview in the May/Jun 2024 issue of Faith Today https://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/library/item/05062024/4188068/Brent Diaz personal websitehttps://karibudiaz.wordpress.com/]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Brenton Diaz is a trauma therapist in Ontario who works with people who have trauma history including coming from communities where there has been genocide. He serves as the coordinator of the Newcomers&apos; Health and Well-being Program at a charitable community health organization north of Toronto. He teaches on trauma at Tyndale University in Toronto and abroad including Lithuania, Ukraine, Kenya and Malawi, and Ethiopia. He also teaches in the social work departments at two Toronto-area universities.He and his wife Christy volunteer with The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, consulting and teaching in Kenya, Rwanda, Dominican Republic, Malawi, Lithuania, Georgia &amp; Ukraine.Free, self-directed course online (seven videos and discussion questions called Trauma-Friendly Church http://www.theefc.ca/trauma-friendlyEdited and condensed text from this interview in the May/Jun 2024 issue of Faith Today https://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/library/item/05062024/4188068/Brent Diaz personal websitehttps://karibudiaz.wordpress.com/]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:39:07 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The heart and soul of a pastor - Ep 226</itunes:title>
    <title>The heart and soul of a pastor - Ep 226</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do pastors keep their hearts and souls healthy? That sounds like a huge topic, but with theologian Ross Hastings leading the way, we kind of did it. Hastings wrote Pastoral Ethics: Moral Formation as Life in the Trinity. We dive into that and then just keep going. If you wonder what pastors really need and how they can nurture it, you will find Ross' insights both challenging and beautiful. Read about Ross Hastings, including a book list: https://www.regent-college.edu/faculty/full-time/r...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[How do pastors keep their hearts and souls healthy? That sounds like a huge topic, but with theologian Ross Hastings leading the way, we kind of did it. Hastings wrote Pastoral Ethics: Moral Formation as Life in the Trinity. We dive into that and then just keep going. If you wonder what pastors really need and how they can nurture it, you will find Ross&apos; insights both challenging and beautiful. Read about Ross Hastings, including a book list: https://www.regent-college.edu/faculty/full-time/ross-hastings]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[How do pastors keep their hearts and souls healthy? That sounds like a huge topic, but with theologian Ross Hastings leading the way, we kind of did it. Hastings wrote Pastoral Ethics: Moral Formation as Life in the Trinity. We dive into that and then just keep going. If you wonder what pastors really need and how they can nurture it, you will find Ross&apos; insights both challenging and beautiful. Read about Ross Hastings, including a book list: https://www.regent-college.edu/faculty/full-time/ross-hastings]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:23:06 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>A chat with the writers of the Jesus drama &quot;The Chosen&quot; - Ep. 225</itunes:title>
    <title>A chat with the writers of the Jesus drama &quot;The Chosen&quot; - Ep. 225</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Chosen has been watched 600 million times across various apps, has 10 million social media followers, and calls itself the most successful crowdfunded TV series of all time. Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson write the series together with creator/director Dallas Jenkins. The fourth of seven planned seasons debuted in theatres in Februrary 2024 (see trailer at www.youtube.com/watch?v=wisX-CEjoxc), and will soon be available on streaming platforms including its own (angel.com/watch/the-chosen...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[The Chosen has been watched 600 million times across various apps, has 10 million social media followers, and calls itself the most successful crowdfunded TV series of all time. Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson write the series together with creator/director Dallas Jenkins. The fourth of seven planned seasons debuted in theatres in Februrary 2024 (see trailer at www.youtube.com/watch?v=wisX-CEjoxc), and will soon be available on streaming platforms including its own (angel.com/watch/the-chosen).Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson chat with host Bill Fledderus about the creative process, the challenges of crafting such a groundbreaking series and the importance of diverse storytelling. This episode is our first audio- and video-recorded in Faith Today&apos;s new Scarborough studio.A video version of this conversation is also available at http://www.faithtoday.ca/Audio-Video/TV/A-chat-with-the-writers-of-the-Jesus-drama-The-Ch]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chosen has been watched 600 million times across various apps, has 10 million social media followers, and calls itself the most successful crowdfunded TV series of all time. Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson write the series together with creator/director Dallas Jenkins. The fourth of seven planned seasons debuted in theatres in Februrary 2024 (see trailer at www.youtube.com/watch?v=wisX-CEjoxc), and will soon be available on streaming platforms including its own (angel.com/watch/the-chosen).Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson chat with host Bill Fledderus about the creative process, the challenges of crafting such a groundbreaking series and the importance of diverse storytelling. This episode is our first audio- and video-recorded in Faith Today&apos;s new Scarborough studio.A video version of this conversation is also available at http://www.faithtoday.ca/Audio-Video/TV/A-chat-with-the-writers-of-the-Jesus-drama-The-Ch]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:25:34 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Inside investigations into spiritual abuse - Ep 224</itunes:title>
    <title>Inside investigations into spiritual abuse - Ep 224</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We've heard about third party investigators into church, seminary or ministry organization abuse scandals, and now we get to hear directly from two investigators about what happens during an investigation, how they carry out their work, and why they feel called to do it. Bob Stenhouse is CEO of Veritas Solutions who brings years of policing experience to his role leading Veritas, which conducts approximately 200 workplace and human rights investigations each year. They also train companies on...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[We&apos;ve heard about third party investigators into church, seminary or ministry organization abuse scandals, and now we get to hear directly from two investigators about what happens during an investigation, how they carry out their work, and why they feel called to do it. Bob Stenhouse is CEO of Veritas Solutions who brings years of policing experience to his role leading Veritas, which conducts approximately 200 workplace and human rights investigations each year. They also train companies on how to prevent abuse and respond well when it does occur. Randal Rauser is Director of Faith Based Organization Investigations with Veritas, and has been an associate investigator with Veritas Solutions since 2019. He is an author and systematic and analytic theologian who has served as a seminary professor. Stenhouse and Rauser wrote the MarchApril cover story for Faith Today magazine &quot;Disabusing the Church.&quot; Veritas Solutions: https://veritassolutions.netRandal Rauser&apos;s website: https://randalrauser.comVeritas mission statement: &quot;Our mission statement is our name: Veritas Solutions. We believe that the solutions to the issues faced by our corporate clients will be mitigated on the foundation of truth. Our promise to our clients–We seek the truth and speak the truth–and that makes all the difference.&quot;]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[We&apos;ve heard about third party investigators into church, seminary or ministry organization abuse scandals, and now we get to hear directly from two investigators about what happens during an investigation, how they carry out their work, and why they feel called to do it. Bob Stenhouse is CEO of Veritas Solutions who brings years of policing experience to his role leading Veritas, which conducts approximately 200 workplace and human rights investigations each year. They also train companies on how to prevent abuse and respond well when it does occur. Randal Rauser is Director of Faith Based Organization Investigations with Veritas, and has been an associate investigator with Veritas Solutions since 2019. He is an author and systematic and analytic theologian who has served as a seminary professor. Stenhouse and Rauser wrote the MarchApril cover story for Faith Today magazine &quot;Disabusing the Church.&quot; Veritas Solutions: https://veritassolutions.netRandal Rauser&apos;s website: https://randalrauser.comVeritas mission statement: &quot;Our mission statement is our name: Veritas Solutions. We believe that the solutions to the issues faced by our corporate clients will be mitigated on the foundation of truth. Our promise to our clients–We seek the truth and speak the truth–and that makes all the difference.&quot;]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:20:01 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Responding to abuse allegations in seminaries and churches - Ep. 223</itunes:title>
    <title>Responding to abuse allegations in seminaries and churches - Ep. 223</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are all weary of abuse rocking our churches, seminaries and ministry organizations. Offences range from sexual abuse to bullying and harassment. Our guest Lydia Fawcett brings years of experience in social work and more recently in abuse prevention with the Mennonite Central Committee. She helps us understand what abuse looks like and feels like, and what a healthy culture in our faith communities looks like and feels like. Plus, if you grew up believing Bathsheba was the one in the wrong,...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[We are all weary of abuse rocking our churches, seminaries and ministry organizations. Offences range from sexual abuse to bullying and harassment. Our guest Lydia Fawcett brings years of experience in social work and more recently in abuse prevention with the Mennonite Central Committee. She helps us understand what abuse looks like and feels like, and what a healthy culture in our faith communities looks like and feels like. Plus, if you grew up believing Bathsheba was the one in the wrong, you&apos;re in good company. You won&apos;t want to miss this conversation. Learn about the Abuse Awareness and Prevention Network: https://www.abuseawareness.netVisit the MCC Abuse Response and Prevention page: https://abuseresponseandprevention.caSee and download some of the resources Lydia mentions in the interview: https://abuseresponseandprevention.ca/#resourcesA look back in time to the Columbia Bible College situation referenced by Lydia: https://www.themaplist.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Murray_Phillips_story_ChristianWeek.pdf]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[We are all weary of abuse rocking our churches, seminaries and ministry organizations. Offences range from sexual abuse to bullying and harassment. Our guest Lydia Fawcett brings years of experience in social work and more recently in abuse prevention with the Mennonite Central Committee. She helps us understand what abuse looks like and feels like, and what a healthy culture in our faith communities looks like and feels like. Plus, if you grew up believing Bathsheba was the one in the wrong, you&apos;re in good company. You won&apos;t want to miss this conversation. Learn about the Abuse Awareness and Prevention Network: https://www.abuseawareness.netVisit the MCC Abuse Response and Prevention page: https://abuseresponseandprevention.caSee and download some of the resources Lydia mentions in the interview: https://abuseresponseandprevention.ca/#resourcesA look back in time to the Columbia Bible College situation referenced by Lydia: https://www.themaplist.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Murray_Phillips_story_ChristianWeek.pdf]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:00:02 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Single in the Church? A discussion for everyone - Ep. 222</itunes:title>
    <title>Single in the Church? A discussion for everyone - Ep. 222</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA["What if singleness is a life to be lived, and not a problem to be solved?" writes Karissa Sovdi, in a recent Faith Today article exploring singleness in the Church. In this podcast Karissa, an author, counsellor and facilitator from Victoria, B.C., is joined by Calgary's Barry Danylak, executive director of SEE Global, a ministry that equips the Church on issues related to singleness, and author of several books on singleness. Karissa, Barry and Karen Stiller have a wide-ranging conversation...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[&quot;What if singleness is a life to be lived, and not a problem to be solved?&quot; writes Karissa Sovdi, in a recent Faith Today article exploring singleness in the Church. In this podcast Karissa, an author, counsellor and facilitator from Victoria, B.C., is joined by Calgary&apos;s Barry Danylak, executive director of SEE Global, a ministry that equips the Church on issues related to singleness, and author of several books on singleness. Karissa, Barry and Karen Stiller have a wide-ranging conversation about singleness and sexuality -- and discuss opinions on what singles can offer to the traditional family model, and how our spiritual families are so much healthier when everyone is seen, heard and valued.Read the Faith Today article &quot;A Biblical Perspective on Singleness&quot; by Barry N. Danylak at https://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/library/item/11122023/4146320/Read the Faith Today article &quot;A Theology of Singleness That Isn&apos;t Looking for its Cure&quot; by Karissa Sovdi at https://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/library/item/11122023/4146321/Find out about SEE Global here: https://seeglobal.netA video version of this conversation is available at https://faithtoday.ca/Audio-Video/TV/Single-in-the-Church-A-discussion-for-everyone]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[&quot;What if singleness is a life to be lived, and not a problem to be solved?&quot; writes Karissa Sovdi, in a recent Faith Today article exploring singleness in the Church. In this podcast Karissa, an author, counsellor and facilitator from Victoria, B.C., is joined by Calgary&apos;s Barry Danylak, executive director of SEE Global, a ministry that equips the Church on issues related to singleness, and author of several books on singleness. Karissa, Barry and Karen Stiller have a wide-ranging conversation about singleness and sexuality -- and discuss opinions on what singles can offer to the traditional family model, and how our spiritual families are so much healthier when everyone is seen, heard and valued.Read the Faith Today article &quot;A Biblical Perspective on Singleness&quot; by Barry N. Danylak at https://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/library/item/11122023/4146320/Read the Faith Today article &quot;A Theology of Singleness That Isn&apos;t Looking for its Cure&quot; by Karissa Sovdi at https://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/library/item/11122023/4146321/Find out about SEE Global here: https://seeglobal.netA video version of this conversation is available at https://faithtoday.ca/Audio-Video/TV/Single-in-the-Church-A-discussion-for-everyone]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:46:31 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>What true inclusion looks like - Ep. 221</itunes:title>
    <title>What true inclusion looks like - Ep. 221</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it mean for the church to truly welcome and include people who live with disabilities? How do we all grow stronger when everyone feels at home and valued? Faith Today's Ilana Reimer, also editor of Love is Moving magazine, interviews Janet Noel-Annable, CEO of Karis Disability Services (formerly Christian Horizons).Find out more about Karis: https://christianhorizons.org]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[What does it mean for the church to truly welcome and include people who live with disabilities? How do we all grow stronger when everyone feels at home and valued? Faith Today&apos;s Ilana Reimer, also editor of Love is Moving magazine, interviews Janet Noel-Annable, CEO of Karis Disability Services (formerly Christian Horizons).Find out more about Karis: https://christianhorizons.org]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[What does it mean for the church to truly welcome and include people who live with disabilities? How do we all grow stronger when everyone feels at home and valued? Faith Today&apos;s Ilana Reimer, also editor of Love is Moving magazine, interviews Janet Noel-Annable, CEO of Karis Disability Services (formerly Christian Horizons).Find out more about Karis: https://christianhorizons.org]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:47:58 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Longing of our Soul...and our longing for books - Ep. 220</itunes:title>
    <title>The Longing of our Soul...and our longing for books - Ep. 220</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you a book lover? Has Christian literature shaped your spiritual life? Jeff Crosby is an author himself, and president and CEO of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. He came to the ECPA from his position as publisher at IVP and brought with him years of experience within the Christian publishing industry.Jeff speaks to Karen Stiller from the vantage point of an expansive view of the issues facing Christian publishing today, but also as author of the newly released book, The ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Are you a book lover? Has Christian literature shaped your spiritual life? Jeff Crosby is an author himself, and president and CEO of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. He came to the ECPA from his position as publisher at IVP and brought with him years of experience within the Christian publishing industry.Jeff speaks to Karen Stiller from the vantage point of an expansive view of the issues facing Christian publishing today, but also as author of the newly released book, The Language of the Soul: Meeting God in the Longings of our Heart, with other books lined up in the near future about music and about the role of spiritual reading in our lives. More about The Language of the Soul: https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506480541/The-Language-of-the-SoulLearn about the ECPA: https://www.ecpa.org]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Are you a book lover? Has Christian literature shaped your spiritual life? Jeff Crosby is an author himself, and president and CEO of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. He came to the ECPA from his position as publisher at IVP and brought with him years of experience within the Christian publishing industry.Jeff speaks to Karen Stiller from the vantage point of an expansive view of the issues facing Christian publishing today, but also as author of the newly released book, The Language of the Soul: Meeting God in the Longings of our Heart, with other books lined up in the near future about music and about the role of spiritual reading in our lives. More about The Language of the Soul: https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506480541/The-Language-of-the-SoulLearn about the ECPA: https://www.ecpa.org]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:50:11 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The story behind the new Mohawk translation of the Bible</itunes:title>
    <title>The story behind the new Mohawk translation of the Bible</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's been a 200-year journey for a complete Mohawk translation of the Bible to find its way into the world. The first translation in the history of the Bible Society was the translation of the Gospel of John in Mohawk by the British and Foreign Bible Society in 1804. In 1880, the four Gospels were translated by Sosé Onasakenrat of Kanesatake, In 2023, the Mohawk Bible is now complete, thanks to the tireless translation work of Onasakenrat's great grandson Harvey Satewas Gabriel. Karen Stiller...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[It&apos;s been a 200-year journey for a complete Mohawk translation of the Bible to find its way into the world. The first translation in the history of the Bible Society was the translation of the Gospel of John in Mohawk by the British and Foreign Bible Society in 1804. In 1880, the four Gospels were translated by Sosé Onasakenrat of Kanesatake, In 2023, the Mohawk Bible is now complete, thanks to the tireless translation work of Onasakenrat&apos;s great grandson Harvey Satewas Gabriel. Karen Stiller is joined by Phil Wagler, host of the All Things Reconciled Podcast, to speak with Bible translator Harvey Satewas Gabriel and Jeff Green, vice-president of Scripture translation at the Canadian Bible Society. You will enjoy this warm, vulnerable and fascinating discussion that explores the power of language, the beauty of this family history of translation, and what projects like this bring to reconciliation.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s been a 200-year journey for a complete Mohawk translation of the Bible to find its way into the world. The first translation in the history of the Bible Society was the translation of the Gospel of John in Mohawk by the British and Foreign Bible Society in 1804. In 1880, the four Gospels were translated by Sosé Onasakenrat of Kanesatake, In 2023, the Mohawk Bible is now complete, thanks to the tireless translation work of Onasakenrat&apos;s great grandson Harvey Satewas Gabriel. Karen Stiller is joined by Phil Wagler, host of the All Things Reconciled Podcast, to speak with Bible translator Harvey Satewas Gabriel and Jeff Green, vice-president of Scripture translation at the Canadian Bible Society. You will enjoy this warm, vulnerable and fascinating discussion that explores the power of language, the beauty of this family history of translation, and what projects like this bring to reconciliation.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:55:47 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Finding Light in the Darkness with Philip Yancey - Ep. 218</itunes:title>
    <title>Finding Light in the Darkness with Philip Yancey - Ep. 218</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do we navigate deep disappointment and grief, and keep our faith intact? Does God send tragedy our way to help us grow? Author Philip Yancey engages in conversation with Karen Stiller about holding onto God and others in our hardest moments. Philip Yancey visited Canada recently on a speaking tour for Effect Hope, a charity that addresses neglected tropical diseases like leprosy. He is well suited for this work, as a beloved author fearlessly tackling big topics in his bestselling books, ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[How do we navigate deep disappointment and grief, and keep our faith intact? Does God send tragedy our way to help us grow? Author Philip Yancey engages in conversation with Karen Stiller about holding onto God and others in our hardest moments. Philip Yancey visited Canada recently on a speaking tour for Effect Hope, a charity that addresses neglected tropical diseases like leprosy. He is well suited for this work, as a beloved author fearlessly tackling big topics in his bestselling books, like Disappointment with God, Where is God When it Hurts?, and What&apos;s so Amazing About Grace, and an extremely transparent memoir Where the Light Fell.https://philipyancey.comhttps://store.rabbitroom.com/products/undone?variant=40229394579543]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[How do we navigate deep disappointment and grief, and keep our faith intact? Does God send tragedy our way to help us grow? Author Philip Yancey engages in conversation with Karen Stiller about holding onto God and others in our hardest moments. Philip Yancey visited Canada recently on a speaking tour for Effect Hope, a charity that addresses neglected tropical diseases like leprosy. He is well suited for this work, as a beloved author fearlessly tackling big topics in his bestselling books, like Disappointment with God, Where is God When it Hurts?, and What&apos;s so Amazing About Grace, and an extremely transparent memoir Where the Light Fell.https://philipyancey.comhttps://store.rabbitroom.com/products/undone?variant=40229394579543]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Death is part of life, but euthanasia should not be - Ep. 217</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[FTP Ep. 217. Ephraim Radner is professor emeritus of historical theology at Wycliffe College in Toronto and author of "A Time to Keep: Theology, Mortality, and the Shape of a Human Life" (Baylor, 2016). An Anglican cleric, he has served as a missionary in Burundi and Haiti, andtaught and pastored in the United States. He spoke with Faith Today’s Bill Fledderusabout death and birth, and why he views it essential for Christians to oppose medicallyassisted dying.https://www.wycliffecollege.ca/us...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[FTP Ep. 217. Ephraim Radner is professor emeritus of historical theology at Wycliffe College in Toronto and author of &quot;A Time to Keep: Theology, Mortality, and the Shape of a Human Life&quot; (Baylor, 2016). An Anglican cleric, he has served as a missionary in Burundi and Haiti, andtaught and pastored in the United States. He spoke with Faith Today’s Bill Fledderusabout death and birth, and why he views it essential for Christians to oppose medicallyassisted dying.https://www.wycliffecollege.ca/users/ephraim-radner  https://www.facebook.com/wycliffetorontohttps://twitter.com/wycliffe_uofthttps://www.instagram.com/wycliffecollegetoronto/]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[FTP Ep. 217. Ephraim Radner is professor emeritus of historical theology at Wycliffe College in Toronto and author of &quot;A Time to Keep: Theology, Mortality, and the Shape of a Human Life&quot; (Baylor, 2016). An Anglican cleric, he has served as a missionary in Burundi and Haiti, andtaught and pastored in the United States. He spoke with Faith Today’s Bill Fledderusabout death and birth, and why he views it essential for Christians to oppose medicallyassisted dying.https://www.wycliffecollege.ca/users/ephraim-radner  https://www.facebook.com/wycliffetorontohttps://twitter.com/wycliffe_uofthttps://www.instagram.com/wycliffecollegetoronto/]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:36:59 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Christians can take small steps in creation care - Ep 216</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​Anthony Siegrist (https://anthonysiegrist.com/) is the Ontario director of A Rocha (https://arocha.ca/portfolio-items/anthony-siegrist/), a Christian environmental network. He talks with host Bill Fledderus about why some Christians are hesitant to engage in environmental issues, and what churches and individuals might do to start to be engaged.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​Anthony Siegrist (https://anthonysiegrist.com/) is the Ontario director of A Rocha (https://arocha.ca/portfolio-items/anthony-siegrist/), a Christian environmental network. He talks with host Bill Fledderus about why some Christians are hesitant to engage in environmental issues, and what churches and individuals might do to start to be engaged.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​Anthony Siegrist (https://anthonysiegrist.com/) is the Ontario director of A Rocha (https://arocha.ca/portfolio-items/anthony-siegrist/), a Christian environmental network. He talks with host Bill Fledderus about why some Christians are hesitant to engage in environmental issues, and what churches and individuals might do to start to be engaged.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 01:29:38 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>All Things Reconciled:  Crisis in the Caucasus - Armenians Under Pressure</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On September 19, 2023 tensions exploded between Azerbaijan and Armenia over a small territory within Azerbaijan that is home to ethnic Christian Armenians. Craig Simonian, PRN Caucasus Regional Coordinator, joins All Things Reconciled to share the history and reality of this live crisis facing the world's oldest Christian nation, it's impact on the world, and what you can do to make a difference as an everyday reconciler.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[On September 19, 2023 tensions exploded between Azerbaijan and Armenia over a small territory within Azerbaijan that is home to ethnic Christian Armenians. Craig Simonian, PRN Caucasus Regional Coordinator, joins All Things Reconciled to share the history and reality of this live crisis facing the world&apos;s oldest Christian nation, it&apos;s impact on the world, and what you can do to make a difference as an everyday reconciler.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 23 Sep 2023 13:04:27 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>All Things Reconciled: Welcome to the African Hut - Series 3 - Episode 4</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​Martin Kapenda is African Regional Coordinator of the World Evangelical Alliance's Peace &amp; Reconciliation Network and lives in Zambia. Martin's work with children's advocacy and the ministry of peace and reconciliation in Africa, and his vision of the African concept of ubuntu and the African hut as pictures of the way of Jesus are inspiring.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​Martin Kapenda is African Regional Coordinator of the World Evangelical Alliance&apos;s Peace &amp; Reconciliation Network and lives in Zambia. Martin&apos;s work with children&apos;s advocacy and the ministry of peace and reconciliation in Africa, and his vision of the African concept of ubuntu and the African hut as pictures of the way of Jesus are inspiring.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​​Martin Kapenda is African Regional Coordinator of the World Evangelical Alliance&apos;s Peace &amp; Reconciliation Network and lives in Zambia. Martin&apos;s work with children&apos;s advocacy and the ministry of peace and reconciliation in Africa, and his vision of the African concept of ubuntu and the African hut as pictures of the way of Jesus are inspiring.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2023 00:10:37 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>All Things Reconciled:  Reconciliation in South Sudan - Series 3 - Episode 3</itunes:title>
    <title>All Things Reconciled:  Reconciliation in South Sudan - Series 3 - Episode 3</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​Arkanjelo Wani Lemi serves the Evangelical Alliance of South Sudan. As new conflict and people migration impacts his country and Sudan to the north, he has been training pastors and churches to be peacemaking communities. The story of the Prince of Peace at work in South Sudan is a powerful call to church everywhere.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​Arkanjelo Wani Lemi serves the Evangelical Alliance of South Sudan. As new conflict and people migration impacts his country and Sudan to the north, he has been training pastors and churches to be peacemaking communities. The story of the Prince of Peace at work in South Sudan is a powerful call to church everywhere.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:59:34 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Making sense of an immigrant Christian upbringing - Ep 215</itunes:title>
    <title>Making sense of an immigrant Christian upbringing - Ep 215</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​Arthur Boers, an Ontario professor and pastor, reflects on coming of age in 1960s and 1970s Canada in a Dutch Calvinist immigrant family scarred by the Nazi occupation and outbursts of violence passed from father to son. His journey included leaving the Reformed tradition in which he was raised for the peace-oriented Mennonite tradition and now worshipping in a liturgical Anglican tradition. On the podcast we talk about the benefits of being curious about how our upbringings shaped us, parti...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​Arthur Boers, an Ontario professor and pastor, reflects on coming of age in 1960s and 1970s Canada in a Dutch Calvinist immigrant family scarred by the Nazi occupation and outbursts of violence passed from father to son. His journey included leaving the Reformed tradition in which he was raised for the peace-oriented Mennonite tradition and now worshipping in a liturgical Anglican tradition. On the podcast we talk about the benefits of being curious about how our upbringings shaped us, particularly our faith and our idea of gender roles.Arthur Boers is an Anglican priest and author of several award-winning books, including:- The Way Is Made by Walking: A Pilgrimage Along the Camino de Santiago- Living into Focus: Choosing What Matters in an Age of Distractions- Servants and Fools: A Biblical Theology of Leadership. He holds a DMin from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary and an MFA from Seattle Pacific University. He has also pastored in urban, suburban, rural and inner-city settings in Ontario and the Midwest and taught at several seminaries.https://www.arthurboers.com/​https://www.eerdmans.com/Products/8246/shattered.aspx]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​Arthur Boers, an Ontario professor and pastor, reflects on coming of age in 1960s and 1970s Canada in a Dutch Calvinist immigrant family scarred by the Nazi occupation and outbursts of violence passed from father to son. His journey included leaving the Reformed tradition in which he was raised for the peace-oriented Mennonite tradition and now worshipping in a liturgical Anglican tradition. On the podcast we talk about the benefits of being curious about how our upbringings shaped us, particularly our faith and our idea of gender roles.Arthur Boers is an Anglican priest and author of several award-winning books, including:- The Way Is Made by Walking: A Pilgrimage Along the Camino de Santiago- Living into Focus: Choosing What Matters in an Age of Distractions- Servants and Fools: A Biblical Theology of Leadership. He holds a DMin from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary and an MFA from Seattle Pacific University. He has also pastored in urban, suburban, rural and inner-city settings in Ontario and the Midwest and taught at several seminaries.https://www.arthurboers.com/​https://www.eerdmans.com/Products/8246/shattered.aspx]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:47:16 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How to help people who are grieving - Ep 214</itunes:title>
    <title>How to help people who are grieving - Ep 214</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​"Companionship in grief: How we can bring grace to a bereaved person" is an award-winning essay by Susie Colby, published in print last July. The author reads the article for us in this podcast. Susie Colby has worked with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for over 30 years in Canada, the US and around the world. Originally from California, she now calls Vancouver home.Read the print version at https://www.faithtoday.ca/Magazines/2022-Jul-Aug/Companionship-in-grief  Details on the award at ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​&quot;Companionship in grief: How we can bring grace to a bereaved person&quot; is an award-winning essay by Susie Colby, published in print last July. The author reads the article for us in this podcast. Susie Colby has worked with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for over 30 years in Canada, the US and around the world. Originally from California, she now calls Vancouver home.Read the print version at https://www.faithtoday.ca/Magazines/2022-Jul-Aug/Companionship-in-grief  Details on the award at https://www.faithtoday.ca/Magazines/2023-May-Jun/Eight-new-awards-for-Faith-Today]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​​&quot;Companionship in grief: How we can bring grace to a bereaved person&quot; is an award-winning essay by Susie Colby, published in print last July. The author reads the article for us in this podcast. Susie Colby has worked with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for over 30 years in Canada, the US and around the world. Originally from California, she now calls Vancouver home.Read the print version at https://www.faithtoday.ca/Magazines/2022-Jul-Aug/Companionship-in-grief  Details on the award at https://www.faithtoday.ca/Magazines/2023-May-Jun/Eight-new-awards-for-Faith-Today]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:45:35 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>All Things Reconciled:  Reconciliation in Rwanda - Series 3 - Episode 2</itunes:title>
    <title>All Things Reconciled:  Reconciliation in Rwanda - Series 3 - Episode 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​The genocide in Rwanda in the 1994 left an indelible mark on the African country. Joseph Nyamutera, who lived through the horrors of that nightmarish spring and summer, shares of his own transformation and of the growth of a reconciled and reconciling people and ministry from the ashes of mourning and lament.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​The genocide in Rwanda in the 1994 left an indelible mark on the African country. Joseph Nyamutera, who lived through the horrors of that nightmarish spring and summer, shares of his own transformation and of the growth of a reconciled and reconciling people and ministry from the ashes of mourning and lament.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​​The genocide in Rwanda in the 1994 left an indelible mark on the African country. Joseph Nyamutera, who lived through the horrors of that nightmarish spring and summer, shares of his own transformation and of the growth of a reconciled and reconciling people and ministry from the ashes of mourning and lament.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:21:04 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How to read our Bibles better - Ep 213</itunes:title>
    <title>How to read our Bibles better - Ep 213</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​​​​​A Short Guide to Reading the Bible Better is a new book by George Guthrie, a professor of New Testament at Regent College in Vancouver. We talk to him about how we can overcome the obstacles the prevent us from using the Bible to grow in our faith.https://www.regent-college.edu/faculty/full-time/george-guthriehttps://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/products/a-short-guide-to-reading-the-bible-better-2/]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​​​​​A Short Guide to Reading the Bible Better is a new book by George Guthrie, a professor of New Testament at Regent College in Vancouver. We talk to him about how we can overcome the obstacles the prevent us from using the Bible to grow in our faith.https://www.regent-college.edu/faculty/full-time/george-guthriehttps://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/products/a-short-guide-to-reading-the-bible-better-2/]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​​​​​​A Short Guide to Reading the Bible Better is a new book by George Guthrie, a professor of New Testament at Regent College in Vancouver. We talk to him about how we can overcome the obstacles the prevent us from using the Bible to grow in our faith.https://www.regent-college.edu/faculty/full-time/george-guthriehttps://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/products/a-short-guide-to-reading-the-bible-better-2/]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 08:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>East Coast Theology: Anna Robbins on the Relevance of a Seminary&#39;s Local Context - Ep 212</itunes:title>
    <title>East Coast Theology: Anna Robbins on the Relevance of a Seminary&#39;s Local Context - Ep 212</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​Effective ministry -- and good seminary education -- can both benefit from paying attention to local context, says Anna Robbins, president of Acadia Divinity College in Nova Scotia. She chats with host Bill Fledderus about a series of initiatives at ADC known as East Coast Theology.https://acadiadiv.ca/east-coast-theology/https://acadiadiv.ca/president/]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​Effective ministry -- and good seminary education -- can both benefit from paying attention to local context, says Anna Robbins, president of Acadia Divinity College in Nova Scotia. She chats with host Bill Fledderus about a series of initiatives at ADC known as East Coast Theology.https://acadiadiv.ca/east-coast-theology/https://acadiadiv.ca/president/]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​Effective ministry -- and good seminary education -- can both benefit from paying attention to local context, says Anna Robbins, president of Acadia Divinity College in Nova Scotia. She chats with host Bill Fledderus about a series of initiatives at ADC known as East Coast Theology.https://acadiadiv.ca/east-coast-theology/https://acadiadiv.ca/president/]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 11:32:17 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Encouraging women in Canadian churches - Ep 211</itunes:title>
    <title>Encouraging women in Canadian churches - Ep 211</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​How can we all help reduce the internal and external obstacles that impede women from using their gifts? Cathie Ostapchuk has some ideas. She is cofounder of Gather Women Canada, author of the 2019 book Brave Women, Bold Moves: Choosing Courage in a Culture of Conformity, a consultant, coach and podcaster. She spoke with host Bill Fledderus about her work mobilizing Canadian women to influence their world for Jesus Christ.Related websites: https://www.gatherwomen.com/https://www.cathieostapc...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​How can we all help reduce the internal and external obstacles that impede women from using their gifts? Cathie Ostapchuk has some ideas. She is cofounder of Gather Women Canada, author of the 2019 book Brave Women, Bold Moves: Choosing Courage in a Culture of Conformity, a consultant, coach and podcaster. She spoke with host Bill Fledderus about her work mobilizing Canadian women to influence their world for Jesus Christ.Related websites: https://www.gatherwomen.com/https://www.cathieostapchuk.com/https://www.bravewomenboldmoves.com/]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​How can we all help reduce the internal and external obstacles that impede women from using their gifts? Cathie Ostapchuk has some ideas. She is cofounder of Gather Women Canada, author of the 2019 book Brave Women, Bold Moves: Choosing Courage in a Culture of Conformity, a consultant, coach and podcaster. She spoke with host Bill Fledderus about her work mobilizing Canadian women to influence their world for Jesus Christ.Related websites: https://www.gatherwomen.com/https://www.cathieostapchuk.com/https://www.bravewomenboldmoves.com/]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>All Things Reconciled: South Africa - The Power of Prayer in South Africa - Series 3 - Episode 1</itunes:title>
    <title>All Things Reconciled: South Africa - The Power of Prayer in South Africa - Series 3 - Episode 1</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[All Things Reconciled: South Africa - The Power of Prayer in South Africa - Series 3 - Episode 1 by Faith Today]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:28:19 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How to bring out your creative side - Ep 210</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​Do you view yourself as a creative person? Do you wish you had more time to write poetry, paint, knit, work with wood or just colour a picture? This conversation with Canadian Creative Ann-Margret Hovsepian is all about getting you moving more deeply into your creative side -- with a bit of side dip into pondering why colouring has become an activity for adults...Ann-Margret is a Montreal-based author, illustrator and professional and widely-published doodler, who runs Buttercup Design Stud...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​Do you view yourself as a creative person? Do you wish you had more time to write poetry, paint, knit, work with wood or just colour a picture? This conversation with Canadian Creative Ann-Margret Hovsepian is all about getting you moving more deeply into your creative side -- with a bit of side dip into pondering why colouring has become an activity for adults...Ann-Margret is a Montreal-based author, illustrator and professional and widely-published doodler, who runs Buttercup Design Studio.Visit Ann-Margret&apos;s creative and inspiring site: https://www.annhovsepian.com]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​​Do you view yourself as a creative person? Do you wish you had more time to write poetry, paint, knit, work with wood or just colour a picture? This conversation with Canadian Creative Ann-Margret Hovsepian is all about getting you moving more deeply into your creative side -- with a bit of side dip into pondering why colouring has become an activity for adults...Ann-Margret is a Montreal-based author, illustrator and professional and widely-published doodler, who runs Buttercup Design Studio.Visit Ann-Margret&apos;s creative and inspiring site: https://www.annhovsepian.com]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 11:37:16 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Canadian prayer networks and Ignite prayer summits - Ep 209</itunes:title>
    <title>Canadian prayer networks and Ignite prayer summits - Ep 209</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​Canadian prayer networks have flourished in just the past two or three years. Hear from three national leaders about how their network developed and how they have come to cooperate together for initiatives such as Ignite Prayer and Worship Summits. Includes Chris Byberg (NHOP), Roger Helland (EFC) and Dale Winder (BGEA).https://www.billygraham.ca/pastors-prayer-forum/https://www.prayerwalkchallenge.ca https://www.TheEFC.ca/Ignite https://www.nhop.ca]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​Canadian prayer networks have flourished in just the past two or three years. Hear from three national leaders about how their network developed and how they have come to cooperate together for initiatives such as Ignite Prayer and Worship Summits. Includes Chris Byberg (NHOP), Roger Helland (EFC) and Dale Winder (BGEA).https://www.billygraham.ca/pastors-prayer-forum/https://www.prayerwalkchallenge.ca https://www.TheEFC.ca/Ignite https://www.nhop.ca]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​Canadian prayer networks have flourished in just the past two or three years. Hear from three national leaders about how their network developed and how they have come to cooperate together for initiatives such as Ignite Prayer and Worship Summits. Includes Chris Byberg (NHOP), Roger Helland (EFC) and Dale Winder (BGEA).https://www.billygraham.ca/pastors-prayer-forum/https://www.prayerwalkchallenge.ca https://www.TheEFC.ca/Ignite https://www.nhop.ca]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 14:38:49 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>New EFC president&#39;s vision for ministry - Ep 208</itunes:title>
    <title>New EFC president&#39;s vision for ministry - Ep 208</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[David Guretzki is the new president and CEO of The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, after serving as its executive vice-president and resident theologian since 2017 and a long stint on its board of directors. He speaks with Bill Fledderus about the EFC’s role in the Christian community across Canada and his hopes for the future (and also about astrophotography and his cat Scrunchy).]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[David Guretzki is the new president and CEO of The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, after serving as its executive vice-president and resident theologian since 2017 and a long stint on its board of directors. He speaks with Bill Fledderus about the EFC’s role in the Christian community across Canada and his hopes for the future (and also about astrophotography and his cat Scrunchy).]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:44:52 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Seasons of Sorrow with Tim Challies</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In November of 2020, Toronto-based Tim Challies and his wife Aileen received the call that is every parent's worst fear. Their 20-year old son Nick had died mysteriously and suddenly on a field at the seminary he attended in the States. Seasons of Sorrow: the pain of loss and the comfort of God is a chronicle of Tim's journey of grief, healing and finding the meaning in the saddest of things. This was a hard conversation to have and to listen to, but Tim brings the hard-earned wisdom and insi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In November of 2020, Toronto-based Tim Challies and his wife Aileen received the call that is every parent&apos;s worst fear. Their 20-year old son Nick had died mysteriously and suddenly on a field at the seminary he attended in the States. Seasons of Sorrow: the pain of loss and the comfort of God is a chronicle of Tim&apos;s journey of grief, healing and finding the meaning in the saddest of things. This was a hard conversation to have and to listen to, but Tim brings the hard-earned wisdom and insights of the bereaved that can help us make sense of what can feel impossible to understand. From his experience, we can also learn how to best help those who are experiencing grief. Tim has created study questions to go with the book: https://www.challies.com/resources/seasons-of-sorrow-application-questions-group-study-guide/There is also a letter of things to say to grieving parents that is so helpful: https://www.challies.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Helpful-Things-To-Say-To-Grieving-Parents.pdfAnd of course, read about the book here: https://www.challies.com/seasons-of-sorrow/]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In November of 2020, Toronto-based Tim Challies and his wife Aileen received the call that is every parent&apos;s worst fear. Their 20-year old son Nick had died mysteriously and suddenly on a field at the seminary he attended in the States. Seasons of Sorrow: the pain of loss and the comfort of God is a chronicle of Tim&apos;s journey of grief, healing and finding the meaning in the saddest of things. This was a hard conversation to have and to listen to, but Tim brings the hard-earned wisdom and insights of the bereaved that can help us make sense of what can feel impossible to understand. From his experience, we can also learn how to best help those who are experiencing grief. Tim has created study questions to go with the book: https://www.challies.com/resources/seasons-of-sorrow-application-questions-group-study-guide/There is also a letter of things to say to grieving parents that is so helpful: https://www.challies.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Helpful-Things-To-Say-To-Grieving-Parents.pdfAnd of course, read about the book here: https://www.challies.com/seasons-of-sorrow/]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:42:28 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>We need more Christians in movies, theatre and TV - Episode 206</itunes:title>
    <title>We need more Christians in movies, theatre and TV - Episode 206</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​Calgary theatre director Val Lieske (Fire Exit Theatre, Ambrose University) talks with us about the importance of training Christian actors and storytellers. She argues these professions are hugely influential in our society but that many Christians make the mistake of avoiding them for a variety of misguided reasons. https://ambrose.edu/profile/val-lieske-ba   www.fireexit.ca]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​Calgary theatre director Val Lieske (Fire Exit Theatre, Ambrose University) talks with us about the importance of training Christian actors and storytellers. She argues these professions are hugely influential in our society but that many Christians make the mistake of avoiding them for a variety of misguided reasons. https://ambrose.edu/profile/val-lieske-ba   www.fireexit.ca]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​Calgary theatre director Val Lieske (Fire Exit Theatre, Ambrose University) talks with us about the importance of training Christian actors and storytellers. She argues these professions are hugely influential in our society but that many Christians make the mistake of avoiding them for a variety of misguided reasons. https://ambrose.edu/profile/val-lieske-ba   www.fireexit.ca]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2023 22:51:33 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>All Things Reconciled:  Reconciliation in my Life - Series 2 - Episode 3</itunes:title>
    <title>All Things Reconciled:  Reconciliation in my Life - Series 2 - Episode 3</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reconciliation, at the core of the Gospel and mission of God in the world, intersects with the experiences we all live. Jeanette Bohm and Phil Wagler wrestle with the hope of reconciliation in their own stories and desire to be increasingly reconcilers in the world.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Reconciliation, at the core of the Gospel and mission of God in the world, intersects with the experiences we all live. Jeanette Bohm and Phil Wagler wrestle with the hope of reconciliation in their own stories and desire to be increasingly reconcilers in the world.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Reconciliation, at the core of the Gospel and mission of God in the world, intersects with the experiences we all live. Jeanette Bohm and Phil Wagler wrestle with the hope of reconciliation in their own stories and desire to be increasingly reconcilers in the world.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:38:16 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>All Things Reconciled: Reconciliation in the Life of Church, Society, Family &amp; Creation - S2Ep2</itunes:title>
    <title>All Things Reconciled: Reconciliation in the Life of Church, Society, Family &amp; Creation - S2Ep2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How does reconciliation move beyond ideas and even theologies to the practical everyday realities of society, politics, church life, family and creation care? Johannes Reimer, Director of the World Evangelical Alliance’s Public Engagement Department, unpacks the practical ways reconciliation impacts every area of life.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[How does reconciliation move beyond ideas and even theologies to the practical everyday realities of society, politics, church life, family and creation care? Johannes Reimer, Director of the World Evangelical Alliance’s Public Engagement Department, unpacks the practical ways reconciliation impacts every area of life.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[How does reconciliation move beyond ideas and even theologies to the practical everyday realities of society, politics, church life, family and creation care? Johannes Reimer, Director of the World Evangelical Alliance’s Public Engagement Department, unpacks the practical ways reconciliation impacts every area of life.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 02:47:38 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>All Things Reconciled:  The Johannes Reimer Story - Series 2 - Episode 1</itunes:title>
    <title>All Things Reconciled:  The Johannes Reimer Story - Series 2 - Episode 1</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Can the life of an angry prisoner really be transformed into a witness of God’s reconciling mission? Johannes Reimer, Director of the World Evangelical Alliance’s Public Engagement Department, reveals how his life from unlikely beginnings became precisely that.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Can the life of an angry prisoner really be transformed into a witness of God’s reconciling mission? Johannes Reimer, Director of the World Evangelical Alliance’s Public Engagement Department, reveals how his life from unlikely beginnings became precisely that.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Can the life of an angry prisoner really be transformed into a witness of God’s reconciling mission? Johannes Reimer, Director of the World Evangelical Alliance’s Public Engagement Department, reveals how his life from unlikely beginnings became precisely that.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 16:40:30 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Mental health and the church - Episode 205</itunes:title>
    <title>Mental health and the church - Episode 205</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​How can the Church do better with mental health? That is a big and important question these days. Daniel Whitehead is our guest, CEO of Vancouver-based Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries.Sanctuary equips the Church to support mental health and wellbeing. Most recently that has meant the launch of the Sanctuary Course, an online, video-based study for small groups, designed to raise awareness and start conversations in local churches regarding mental health. In this conversation Daniel shares...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​How can the Church do better with mental health? That is a big and important question these days. Daniel Whitehead is our guest, CEO of Vancouver-based Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries.Sanctuary equips the Church to support mental health and wellbeing. Most recently that has meant the launch of the Sanctuary Course, an online, video-based study for small groups, designed to raise awareness and start conversations in local churches regarding mental health. In this conversation Daniel shares his own journey with mental health and the Church, and casts a beautiful vision for all the Church could be. Find out more about Sanctuary: https://sanctuarymentalhealth.orgFind out more about the course: https://sanctuarymentalhealth.org/sanctuary-course/]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​How can the Church do better with mental health? That is a big and important question these days. Daniel Whitehead is our guest, CEO of Vancouver-based Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries.Sanctuary equips the Church to support mental health and wellbeing. Most recently that has meant the launch of the Sanctuary Course, an online, video-based study for small groups, designed to raise awareness and start conversations in local churches regarding mental health. In this conversation Daniel shares his own journey with mental health and the Church, and casts a beautiful vision for all the Church could be. Find out more about Sanctuary: https://sanctuarymentalhealth.orgFind out more about the course: https://sanctuarymentalhealth.org/sanctuary-course/]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:47:42 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1777</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>We are offering courage for caregivers with Marjorie Thompson - Episode 203</itunes:title>
    <title>We are offering courage for caregivers with Marjorie Thompson - Episode 203</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​Have you ever wondered if you'd have what it takes to care for a loved one when called upon?Life is full of caregiving surprises, and sometimes more is asked of us than we think we can give. Marjorie J. Thompson has reassuring and encouraging words for us as we dig into the spirituality of caregiving.Author of the recently released Courage for Caregivers: Sustenance for the Journey in Company with Henri J.M. Nouwen ( IVP, 2022) Marjorie answered our questions about how to be brave and how t...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​Have you ever wondered if you&apos;d have what it takes to care for a loved one when called upon?Life is full of caregiving surprises, and sometimes more is asked of us than we think we can give. Marjorie J. Thompson has reassuring and encouraging words for us as we dig into the spirituality of caregiving.Author of the recently released Courage for Caregivers: Sustenance for the Journey in Company with Henri J.M. Nouwen ( IVP, 2022) Marjorie answered our questions about how to be brave and how to be real when things get tough with caregiving. We&apos;re so grateful for this interview. Be sure to watch a snippet with Marjorie on Faith Today TV at www.faithtoday.ca.Marjorie Thompson is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church USA. She is a teacher, writer and retreat leader who mentored under Henri J.M.Nouwen. https://henrinouwen.org/read/courage-for-caregivers/]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​​Have you ever wondered if you&apos;d have what it takes to care for a loved one when called upon?Life is full of caregiving surprises, and sometimes more is asked of us than we think we can give. Marjorie J. Thompson has reassuring and encouraging words for us as we dig into the spirituality of caregiving.Author of the recently released Courage for Caregivers: Sustenance for the Journey in Company with Henri J.M. Nouwen ( IVP, 2022) Marjorie answered our questions about how to be brave and how to be real when things get tough with caregiving. We&apos;re so grateful for this interview. Be sure to watch a snippet with Marjorie on Faith Today TV at www.faithtoday.ca.Marjorie Thompson is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church USA. She is a teacher, writer and retreat leader who mentored under Henri J.M.Nouwen. https://henrinouwen.org/read/courage-for-caregivers/]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​Al Lopus wrote the book, literally, on what a flourishing workplace is. He talks with us about his two decades of work at Best Christian Workplaces Institute and how toxic workplaces can change into places where people love what they do and find deep satisfaction.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​Al Lopus wrote the book, literally, on what a flourishing workplace is. He talks with us about his two decades of work at Best Christian Workplaces Institute and how toxic workplaces can change into places where people love what they do and find deep satisfaction.]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The All Things Reconciled podcast is a mini series facilitated by the Faith Today podcastEpisode 2 - From RussiaVitaly Vlasenko is the Secretary General of the Russian Evangelical Alliance and wrote an open letter of objection to the war, apologizing to the Ukrainian people. In this interview, Vitaly Vlaskenko shares the background to his decision to release the letter of apology, its impact, and how alliance’s hopes for seeking God's Kingdom first, loving their homeland as reconcilers and no...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[The All Things Reconciled podcast is a mini series facilitated by the Faith Today podcastEpisode 2 - From RussiaVitaly Vlasenko is the Secretary General of the Russian Evangelical Alliance and wrote an open letter of objection to the war, apologizing to the Ukrainian people. In this interview, Vitaly Vlaskenko shares the background to his decision to release the letter of apology, its impact, and how alliance’s hopes for seeking God&apos;s Kingdom first, loving their homeland as reconcilers and not abandoning their place in God&apos;s mission.]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The All Things Reconciled podcast is a mini series facilitated by Faith Today PodcastEpisode 3 - From Western EuropeRuslan Maliuta, who helped launch World Without Orphans, is a Ukrainian serving the World Evangelical Alliance's crisis response among the 10 million people displaced by the war. He and his family left Ukraine by God's surprise leading before the war began and now support the reconciling work of churches welcoming refugees in Poland, Hungary, Moldova and other border countries.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[The All Things Reconciled podcast is a mini series facilitated by Faith Today PodcastEpisode 3 - From Western EuropeRuslan Maliuta, who helped launch World Without Orphans, is a Ukrainian serving the World Evangelical Alliance&apos;s crisis response among the 10 million people displaced by the war. He and his family left Ukraine by God&apos;s surprise leading before the war began and now support the reconciling work of churches welcoming refugees in Poland, Hungary, Moldova and other border countries.]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The All Things Reconciled podcast is a mini series facilitated by Faith Today PodcastEpisode 4 - From CanadaZlata Zolotarova came to Canada from Ukraine as a college student. She now finds herself unexpectedly working with churches in her British Columbian city welcome, lament with, and understand her people as they arrive because of the war. Zlata's parents remain in western Ukraine, she experiences the political tensions with her aunt in eastern Ukraine and is growing as a young reconciler ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[The All Things Reconciled podcast is a mini series facilitated by Faith Today PodcastEpisode 4 - From CanadaZlata Zolotarova came to Canada from Ukraine as a college student. She now finds herself unexpectedly working with churches in her British Columbian city welcome, lament with, and understand her people as they arrive because of the war. Zlata&apos;s parents remain in western Ukraine, she experiences the political tensions with her aunt in eastern Ukraine and is growing as a young reconciler through it all.]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The All Things Reconciled podcast is a mini series facilitated by FT PodcastEpisode 1 - From UkraineMaxym Oliferovski leads the New Hope Center team in Zaporizhzhia, 30kms from the frontline. They welcome refugees fleeing the Donbas region while awaiting what might yet be coming their way. Maxym speaks of the despair, the hope, and the spiritual readiness needed to be a reconciler when your homeland is under attack.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[The All Things Reconciled podcast is a mini series facilitated by FT PodcastEpisode 1 - From UkraineMaxym Oliferovski leads the New Hope Center team in Zaporizhzhia, 30kms from the frontline. They welcome refugees fleeing the Donbas region while awaiting what might yet be coming their way. Maxym speaks of the despair, the hope, and the spiritual readiness needed to be a reconciler when your homeland is under attack.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The All Things Reconciled podcast is a mini series facilitated by FT PodcastEpisode 1 - From UkraineMaxym Oliferovski leads the New Hope Center team in Zaporizhzhia, 30kms from the frontline. They welcome refugees fleeing the Donbas region while awaiting what might yet be coming their way. Maxym speaks of the despair, the hope, and the spiritual readiness needed to be a reconciler when your homeland is under attack.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Why listening matters now more than ever. 200 episodes of the Faith Today podcast</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​After 199 episodes of interviewing other people, our podcast host Karen Stiller takes the mic for herself and shares some of what she's learned through this podcast about listening, and from listening to others. And if you don't like being interrupted, this one is for you. Karen references and pulls clips from several previous podcast in this episode.Holly Fortier: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Audio-Video/Podcasts/Sharing-the-Story-of-Indigenous-PeoplesKevin Makins: https://www.faithtoday.ca/A...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​After 199 episodes of interviewing other people, our podcast host Karen Stiller takes the mic for herself and shares some of what she&apos;s learned through this podcast about listening, and from listening to others. And if you don&apos;t like being interrupted, this one is for you. Karen references and pulls clips from several previous podcast in this episode.Holly Fortier: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Audio-Video/Podcasts/Sharing-the-Story-of-Indigenous-PeoplesKevin Makins: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Audio-Video/Podcasts/Why-would-anyone-go-to-church-An-interview-with-KKeith Dow: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Audio-Video/Podcasts/Toward-accessible-faith-and-flourishing,-with-KeitRuss Parker: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Audio-Video/Podcasts/Healing-churches-The-hard-path-churches-must-walk]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​​After 199 episodes of interviewing other people, our podcast host Karen Stiller takes the mic for herself and shares some of what she&apos;s learned through this podcast about listening, and from listening to others. And if you don&apos;t like being interrupted, this one is for you. Karen references and pulls clips from several previous podcast in this episode.Holly Fortier: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Audio-Video/Podcasts/Sharing-the-Story-of-Indigenous-PeoplesKevin Makins: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Audio-Video/Podcasts/Why-would-anyone-go-to-church-An-interview-with-KKeith Dow: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Audio-Video/Podcasts/Toward-accessible-faith-and-flourishing,-with-KeitRuss Parker: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Audio-Video/Podcasts/Healing-churches-The-hard-path-churches-must-walk]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>How does clergy sexual abuse keep happening?</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​Victim-advocate Melodie Bissell, who is also president of Plan to Protect, is currently working with victims connected with The Meeting House situation. Stories about clergy sexual abuse are so hard to hear and to bear. It's almost impossible to imagine what victim-survivors go through and the long journey toward healing. Melodie joins us, answering what she can, and helping us understand how these things happen and what can be done to prevent it. Melodie joins Karen Stiller and co-host Ilan...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​Victim-advocate Melodie Bissell, who is also president of Plan to Protect, is currently working with victims connected with The Meeting House situation. Stories about clergy sexual abuse are so hard to hear and to bear. It&apos;s almost impossible to imagine what victim-survivors go through and the long journey toward healing. Melodie joins us, answering what she can, and helping us understand how these things happen and what can be done to prevent it. Melodie joins Karen Stiller and co-host Ilana Reimer to answer some of the questions we are all struggling with and explore this very tough topic. In the end, we also hear what keeps Melodie going in this very difficult work. Where God is present, there is hope, beauty and the ever-present possibility of healing.]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you ever wonder if, amidst controversy and a sometimes questionable reputation, we should just ditch the word 'Evangelical?' John G. Stackhouse, Jr. answers that question and more in this conversation. John is professor of religious studies at Crandall University in Moncton, a favourite and well read Faith Today columnist, and a scholar and author of many books, including the new Oxford University Press book: Evangelicalism: A Very Short Introduction, which releases in July 2022.Faith Toda...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Do you ever wonder if, amidst controversy and a sometimes questionable reputation, we should just ditch the word &apos;Evangelical?&apos; John G. Stackhouse, Jr. answers that question and more in this conversation. John is professor of religious studies at Crandall University in Moncton, a favourite and well read Faith Today columnist, and a scholar and author of many books, including the new Oxford University Press book: Evangelicalism: A Very Short Introduction, which releases in July 2022.Faith Today editor Bill Fledderus joins Karen Stiller in this conversation that ends on the high note of learning that Evangelicals are very funny people. Check out a sample chapter from the book here: https://www.johngstackhousejr.com/evangelicalism]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Do you ever wonder if, amidst controversy and a sometimes questionable reputation, we should just ditch the word &apos;Evangelical?&apos; John G. Stackhouse, Jr. answers that question and more in this conversation. John is professor of religious studies at Crandall University in Moncton, a favourite and well read Faith Today columnist, and a scholar and author of many books, including the new Oxford University Press book: Evangelicalism: A Very Short Introduction, which releases in July 2022.Faith Today editor Bill Fledderus joins Karen Stiller in this conversation that ends on the high note of learning that Evangelicals are very funny people. Check out a sample chapter from the book here: https://www.johngstackhousejr.com/evangelicalism]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Ann Voskamp on the ancient path of suffering</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why does the Christian life always seem to involve suffering? How is Jesus present in our sorrow and confusion? And...we also talk about adorable lambs. Ann Voskamp is a New York Times bestselling author who lives and writes on a working farm in Ontario. Her latest book is WayMaker: Finding the Way to the Life You’ve Always Dreamed of(Thomas Nelson, 2022). Visit Ann's site here: https://annvoskamp.com]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Why does the Christian life always seem to involve suffering? How is Jesus present in our sorrow and confusion? And...we also talk about adorable lambs. Ann Voskamp is a New York Times bestselling author who lives and writes on a working farm in Ontario. Her latest book is WayMaker: Finding the Way to the Life You’ve Always Dreamed of(Thomas Nelson, 2022). Visit Ann&apos;s site here: https://annvoskamp.com]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Thank you. I&#39;m sorry. Tell me more.</itunes:title>
    <title>Thank you. I&#39;m sorry. Tell me more.</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​Thank you. I'm sorry. Tell me more. They are such simple phrases but they carry a lot of meaning. Author, psychologist and pastor Rod Wilson unpacks them for us in this podcast and shares some practical tips on how to do all three well. We drill down on how to apologize well and how to interact politely (but firmly) with people who talk too much. That was Karen's favourite take-away.Find out more about Rod Wilson and his latest book: Thank you. I'm Sorry. Tell me More: How to Change the Worl...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​Thank you. I&apos;m sorry. Tell me more. They are such simple phrases but they carry a lot of meaning. Author, psychologist and pastor Rod Wilson unpacks them for us in this podcast and shares some practical tips on how to do all three well. We drill down on how to apologize well and how to interact politely (but firmly) with people who talk too much. That was Karen&apos;s favourite take-away.Find out more about Rod Wilson and his latest book: Thank you. I&apos;m Sorry. Tell me More: How to Change the World with 3 Sacred Sayings (NavPress, 2022) here: https://www.navpress.com/p/thank-you-i-m-sorry-tell-me-more/9781641584470]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​Thank you. I&apos;m sorry. Tell me more. They are such simple phrases but they carry a lot of meaning. Author, psychologist and pastor Rod Wilson unpacks them for us in this podcast and shares some practical tips on how to do all three well. We drill down on how to apologize well and how to interact politely (but firmly) with people who talk too much. That was Karen&apos;s favourite take-away.Find out more about Rod Wilson and his latest book: Thank you. I&apos;m Sorry. Tell me More: How to Change the World with 3 Sacred Sayings (NavPress, 2022) here: https://www.navpress.com/p/thank-you-i-m-sorry-tell-me-more/9781641584470]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>&quot;What are you free to do because your dream died?&quot; with Scott Erickson</itunes:title>
    <title>&quot;What are you free to do because your dream died?&quot; with Scott Erickson</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​We've all had a dream not come true, or experienced some kind of deep disappointment in life that stopped us in our tracks. You're at the right podcast. This episode, featuring Scott Erickson, author of Say yes: discover the surprising life beyond the death of a dream, is full of great advice, including something called ‘the wonder hack’ and a creepy but illuminating ‘death practice.'Scott is the famous "Scott the Painter" of Instagram, an Austin-based performance artist and an author. He's...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​We&apos;ve all had a dream not come true, or experienced some kind of deep disappointment in life that stopped us in our tracks. You&apos;re at the right podcast. This episode, featuring Scott Erickson, author of Say yes: discover the surprising life beyond the death of a dream, is full of great advice, including something called ‘the wonder hack’ and a creepy but illuminating ‘death practice.&apos;Scott is the famous &quot;Scott the Painter&quot; of Instagram, an Austin-based performance artist and an author. He&apos;s also a husband, dad and a cat owner, and both his son and cat pop up in this podcast.Holly Stiller joins host Karen in this conversation because it&apos;s always more fun to do cool things like find fresh answers to profound questions when you do it with your daughter.Find out more about Scott Erickson here: https://www.scottericksonart.com/shows/say-yes-a-liturgy-of-not-giving-up-on-yourselfFind Scott and see his work on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/scottthepainter/]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​​We&apos;ve all had a dream not come true, or experienced some kind of deep disappointment in life that stopped us in our tracks. You&apos;re at the right podcast. This episode, featuring Scott Erickson, author of Say yes: discover the surprising life beyond the death of a dream, is full of great advice, including something called ‘the wonder hack’ and a creepy but illuminating ‘death practice.&apos;Scott is the famous &quot;Scott the Painter&quot; of Instagram, an Austin-based performance artist and an author. He&apos;s also a husband, dad and a cat owner, and both his son and cat pop up in this podcast.Holly Stiller joins host Karen in this conversation because it&apos;s always more fun to do cool things like find fresh answers to profound questions when you do it with your daughter.Find out more about Scott Erickson here: https://www.scottericksonart.com/shows/say-yes-a-liturgy-of-not-giving-up-on-yourselfFind Scott and see his work on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/scottthepainter/]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>How to create a prayer room in your church</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​One of our favourite departments in Faith Today is called Church in Community, and it's all about showcasing the creative ways churches across Canada are serving their communities, no strings attached.We loved the idea of Eucharist Church in Hamilton, Ont., to open their doors for people to wander in and sit quietly in the sanctuary during the week, with guided prayer prompts if they want them. We spoke to Nina Schurrman-Drenth, the pastoral intern at Eucharist Church, who helped lead the cr...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​One of our favourite departments in Faith Today is called Church in Community, and it&apos;s all about showcasing the creative ways churches across Canada are serving their communities, no strings attached.We loved the idea of Eucharist Church in Hamilton, Ont., to open their doors for people to wander in and sit quietly in the sanctuary during the week, with guided prayer prompts if they want them. We spoke to Nina Schurrman-Drenth, the pastoral intern at Eucharist Church, who helped lead the creative team that put together Eucharist&apos;s prayer room. Read more at faithtoday.ca, or email us and ask for the March/April issue of our free, national magazine to be sent to you. If your church decides to try something like this, let us know. We&apos;d love to hear from you.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​One of our favourite departments in Faith Today is called Church in Community, and it&apos;s all about showcasing the creative ways churches across Canada are serving their communities, no strings attached.We loved the idea of Eucharist Church in Hamilton, Ont., to open their doors for people to wander in and sit quietly in the sanctuary during the week, with guided prayer prompts if they want them. We spoke to Nina Schurrman-Drenth, the pastoral intern at Eucharist Church, who helped lead the creative team that put together Eucharist&apos;s prayer room. Read more at faithtoday.ca, or email us and ask for the March/April issue of our free, national magazine to be sent to you. If your church decides to try something like this, let us know. We&apos;d love to hear from you.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>John Franklin on how we can Nourish the Arts</itunes:title>
    <title>John Franklin on how we can Nourish the Arts</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​Have you been moved by a piece of art?  Or…have you wondered why some Christian art can sometimes feels a little, cringey?John Franklin leads Imago, an organization that supports Christians in the arts in Canada. He has great insight to share on why art matters so much, and how churches, and individuals can help nurture the artists.Find out more about Imago: https://imago-arts.org]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​Have you been moved by a piece of art?  Or…have you wondered why some Christian art can sometimes feels a little, cringey?John Franklin leads Imago, an organization that supports Christians in the arts in Canada. He has great insight to share on why art matters so much, and how churches, and individuals can help nurture the artists.Find out more about Imago: https://imago-arts.org]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​Have you been moved by a piece of art?  Or…have you wondered why some Christian art can sometimes feels a little, cringey?John Franklin leads Imago, an organization that supports Christians in the arts in Canada. He has great insight to share on why art matters so much, and how churches, and individuals can help nurture the artists.Find out more about Imago: https://imago-arts.org]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:20:31 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>On the Ukraine border with World Vision&#39;s Michael Messenger</itunes:title>
    <title>On the Ukraine border with World Vision&#39;s Michael Messenger</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​What is it like to be on the Romanian/Ukraine border as refugees arrive? ​Michael Messenger, president of World Vision Canada, joins us from the Romanian/Ukraine border where World Vision is helping to welcome and meet the needs of hundreds of thousands of refugees forced to flee their country. He shares with host Karen Stiller what he is seeing and experiencing -- including the touching scene of clergy welcoming families as they cross the border -- and points to how Canadians can help.To f...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​What is it like to be on the Romanian/Ukraine border as refugees arrive? ​Michael Messenger, president of World Vision Canada, joins us from the Romanian/Ukraine border where World Vision is helping to welcome and meet the needs of hundreds of thousands of refugees forced to flee their country. He shares with host Karen Stiller what he is seeing and experiencing -- including the touching scene of clergy welcoming families as they cross the border -- and points to how Canadians can help.To find out more about World Vision&apos;s work in Ukraine: www.worldvision.caTo learn about more EFC affiliates helping Ukraine: https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Articles/March-2022/How-to-help-those-affected-by-the-Ukraine-Russia-w]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​​What is it like to be on the Romanian/Ukraine border as refugees arrive? ​Michael Messenger, president of World Vision Canada, joins us from the Romanian/Ukraine border where World Vision is helping to welcome and meet the needs of hundreds of thousands of refugees forced to flee their country. He shares with host Karen Stiller what he is seeing and experiencing -- including the touching scene of clergy welcoming families as they cross the border -- and points to how Canadians can help.To find out more about World Vision&apos;s work in Ukraine: www.worldvision.caTo learn about more EFC affiliates helping Ukraine: https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Articles/March-2022/How-to-help-those-affected-by-the-Ukraine-Russia-w]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:14:23 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Toward Accessible Faith and Flourishing, with Keith Dow</itunes:title>
    <title>Toward Accessible Faith and Flourishing, with Keith Dow</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​What does it mean to truly care for one another? To really see and hear each other? How do you do with people who are different from you?Keith Dow is our guest and manager of organizational and spiritual life at Christian Horizons, an organization that works together with people who experience disabilities to accomplish their goals and nurture communities where everybody belongs.Keith is also the author of Formed Together: Mystery, Narrative and Virtue in Christian caregiving. This conversat...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​What does it mean to truly care for one another? To really see and hear each other? How do you do with people who are different from you?Keith Dow is our guest and manager of organizational and spiritual life at Christian Horizons, an organization that works together with people who experience disabilities to accomplish their goals and nurture communities where everybody belongs.Keith is also the author of Formed Together: Mystery, Narrative and Virtue in Christian caregiving. This conversation is not just for people who work with people who experience disabilities, it’s for anyone who wants to care better for the people in our lives and churches.To find out more about Christian Horizons: https://christianhorizons.org/mission-history/To read more about Formed Together: https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481313216/formed-together/]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​What does it mean to truly care for one another? To really see and hear each other? How do you do with people who are different from you?Keith Dow is our guest and manager of organizational and spiritual life at Christian Horizons, an organization that works together with people who experience disabilities to accomplish their goals and nurture communities where everybody belongs.Keith is also the author of Formed Together: Mystery, Narrative and Virtue in Christian caregiving. This conversation is not just for people who work with people who experience disabilities, it’s for anyone who wants to care better for the people in our lives and churches.To find out more about Christian Horizons: https://christianhorizons.org/mission-history/To read more about Formed Together: https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481313216/formed-together/]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 01:19:59 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Inside the writing and reading life of Randy Boyagoda</itunes:title>
    <title>Inside the writing and reading life of Randy Boyagoda</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​With this podcast, we step into the warm writing and reading life of Randy Boyagoda, whose two recent novels contain faith, humour and fast moving plots. Boyagoda is a writer, scholar and professor, critic and author of the recently released Dante's Indiana, a sequel to his popular novel Original Prin. He's a deeply Catholic thinker who contributes essays, reviews, and opinions to publications including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, First Things, Commonweal, Harper’s, Financial Ti...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​With this podcast, we step into the warm writing and reading life of Randy Boyagoda, whose two recent novels contain faith, humour and fast moving plots. Boyagoda is a writer, scholar and professor, critic and author of the recently released Dante&apos;s Indiana, a sequel to his popular novel Original Prin. He&apos;s a deeply Catholic thinker who contributes essays, reviews, and opinions to publications including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, First Things, Commonweal, Harper’s, Financial Times (UK), Guardian, New Statesman, Globe and Mail, and National Post, in addition to appearing frequently on CBC Radio.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​With this podcast, we step into the warm writing and reading life of Randy Boyagoda, whose two recent novels contain faith, humour and fast moving plots. Boyagoda is a writer, scholar and professor, critic and author of the recently released Dante&apos;s Indiana, a sequel to his popular novel Original Prin. He&apos;s a deeply Catholic thinker who contributes essays, reviews, and opinions to publications including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, First Things, Commonweal, Harper’s, Financial Times (UK), Guardian, New Statesman, Globe and Mail, and National Post, in addition to appearing frequently on CBC Radio.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:39:08 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>First Nations Bible IVCF</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[First Nations Bible IVCF by Faith Today]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 06:30:05 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How to speak to your kids about pornography</itunes:title>
    <title>How to speak to your kids about pornography</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​Do you worry about your kids and online pornography? It's a big issue for parents today. We have some help to offer you from Marilyn Evans, the founder of Parents Aware, an organization aimed at helping parents have healthy conversations with their kids about pornography, sex, and intimacy, and host of the Media Savvy Moms podcast. We featured her work in the Nov/Dec issue of Faith Today magazine (www.faithtoday.ca). In this podcast Marilyn shares with Karen Stiller some of her top guidance...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​Do you worry about your kids and online pornography? It&apos;s a big issue for parents today. We have some help to offer you from Marilyn Evans, the founder of Parents Aware, an organization aimed at helping parents have healthy conversations with their kids about pornography, sex, and intimacy, and host of the Media Savvy Moms podcast. We featured her work in the Nov/Dec issue of Faith Today magazine (www.faithtoday.ca). In this podcast Marilyn shares with Karen Stiller some of her top guidance on having very tough conversations about online pornography and other dangers, with our highly-connected children.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​​Do you worry about your kids and online pornography? It&apos;s a big issue for parents today. We have some help to offer you from Marilyn Evans, the founder of Parents Aware, an organization aimed at helping parents have healthy conversations with their kids about pornography, sex, and intimacy, and host of the Media Savvy Moms podcast. We featured her work in the Nov/Dec issue of Faith Today magazine (www.faithtoday.ca). In this podcast Marilyn shares with Karen Stiller some of her top guidance on having very tough conversations about online pornography and other dangers, with our highly-connected children.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 06:30:04 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Funerals. Yes, funerals.</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​Who wants to sit around and talk about funerals? We do! In this special episode of the Faith Today podcast, EFC's resident theologian David Guretzki dialogues with Tim Perry, author of Funerals: for the Care of Souls, the book that inspired the cover story of the latest Faith Today. If you think this will be a downer, think again. But it might change the way you think about funerals.Find out about more about Tim's book here: https://blog.lexhampress.com/2021/08/12/funerals-an-interview-with...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​Who wants to sit around and talk about funerals? We do! In this special episode of the Faith Today podcast, EFC&apos;s resident theologian David Guretzki dialogues with Tim Perry, author of Funerals: for the Care of Souls, the book that inspired the cover story of the latest Faith Today. If you think this will be a downer, think again. But it might change the way you think about funerals.Find out about more about Tim&apos;s book here: https://blog.lexhampress.com/2021/08/12/funerals-an-interview-with-tim-perry/Subscribe to Faith Today (for free), or just email Karen and Bill to ask for a copy of this one by emailing: editor@faithtoday.ca]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​​Who wants to sit around and talk about funerals? We do! In this special episode of the Faith Today podcast, EFC&apos;s resident theologian David Guretzki dialogues with Tim Perry, author of Funerals: for the Care of Souls, the book that inspired the cover story of the latest Faith Today. If you think this will be a downer, think again. But it might change the way you think about funerals.Find out about more about Tim&apos;s book here: https://blog.lexhampress.com/2021/08/12/funerals-an-interview-with-tim-perry/Subscribe to Faith Today (for free), or just email Karen and Bill to ask for a copy of this one by emailing: editor@faithtoday.ca]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 06:00:22 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1962</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Behind the Scenes and Christmas with the EFC Podcast Team</itunes:title>
    <title>Behind the Scenes and Christmas with the EFC Podcast Team</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​Join Faith Today podcast host Karen Stiller, tech producer Dave Auyeung, Rick Hiemstra and Lindsay Callaway, hosts of the new EFC podcast Faith Trends, as they go behind the scenes. This is the entire EFC podcast team sharing notes, favourite episodes from the last year, and what they really think and feel about Christmas. A fun and light way to end your podcast listening year!]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​Join Faith Today podcast host Karen Stiller, tech producer Dave Auyeung, Rick Hiemstra and Lindsay Callaway, hosts of the new EFC podcast Faith Trends, as they go behind the scenes. This is the entire EFC podcast team sharing notes, favourite episodes from the last year, and what they really think and feel about Christmas. A fun and light way to end your podcast listening year!]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​​Join Faith Today podcast host Karen Stiller, tech producer Dave Auyeung, Rick Hiemstra and Lindsay Callaway, hosts of the new EFC podcast Faith Trends, as they go behind the scenes. This is the entire EFC podcast team sharing notes, favourite episodes from the last year, and what they really think and feel about Christmas. A fun and light way to end your podcast listening year!]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 07:00:06 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How to have weird conversations about vaccination status</itunes:title>
    <title>How to have weird conversations about vaccination status</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​Christmas is coming and so are awkward conversations about vaccination status and who is going where when and what we're all going to talk about when we get there.Psychotherapist and Marriage and Family Therapist Sharon Ramsay -- and all-around good advice giver -- offers practical tools and very kind ways of thinking through the coming days. This conversation is based on Christmas, but the insights are timeless.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​Christmas is coming and so are awkward conversations about vaccination status and who is going where when and what we&apos;re all going to talk about when we get there.Psychotherapist and Marriage and Family Therapist Sharon Ramsay -- and all-around good advice giver -- offers practical tools and very kind ways of thinking through the coming days. This conversation is based on Christmas, but the insights are timeless.]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​To read her is to love her, in our opinion. Kate Bowler brings fresh honesty to some of life's toughest questions. In this interview with Karen Stiller, Kate takes us behind the scenes of her latest book, No Cure for Being Human, and also solves a lot of everything. Plus, laughter. Thanks Kate!Read all about Kate's work and her books here: https://katebowler.comRead the print version of this interview in the Jan/Feb Faith Today, (where we also fearlessly dig into the topic of funerals). Sig...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​To read her is to love her, in our opinion. Kate Bowler brings fresh honesty to some of life&apos;s toughest questions. In this interview with Karen Stiller, Kate takes us behind the scenes of her latest book, No Cure for Being Human, and also solves a lot of everything. Plus, laughter. Thanks Kate!Read all about Kate&apos;s work and her books here: https://katebowler.comRead the print version of this interview in the Jan/Feb Faith Today, (where we also fearlessly dig into the topic of funerals). Sign up for free at www.faithtoday.ca]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​​To read her is to love her, in our opinion. Kate Bowler brings fresh honesty to some of life&apos;s toughest questions. In this interview with Karen Stiller, Kate takes us behind the scenes of her latest book, No Cure for Being Human, and also solves a lot of everything. Plus, laughter. Thanks Kate!Read all about Kate&apos;s work and her books here: https://katebowler.comRead the print version of this interview in the Jan/Feb Faith Today, (where we also fearlessly dig into the topic of funerals). Sign up for free at www.faithtoday.ca]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2021 01:03:04 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Darryl Dash on the habits that can help us grow</itunes:title>
    <title>Darryl Dash on the habits that can help us grow</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​Do you feel sluggish in your spiritual life? Wonder if you're growing or stalled? Author and pastor Darryl Dash shares good news and good habits in this interview with Karen Stiller. His insights into identifying a "good church" is worth the listen alone.Darryl's new book is 8 Habits for Growth: A Simple Guide to Becoming More Like Christ. https://gospelforlife.com/8habits/]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​Do you feel sluggish in your spiritual life? Wonder if you&apos;re growing or stalled? Author and pastor Darryl Dash shares good news and good habits in this interview with Karen Stiller. His insights into identifying a &quot;good church&quot; is worth the listen alone.Darryl&apos;s new book is 8 Habits for Growth: A Simple Guide to Becoming More Like Christ. https://gospelforlife.com/8habits/]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​​Do you feel sluggish in your spiritual life? Wonder if you&apos;re growing or stalled? Author and pastor Darryl Dash shares good news and good habits in this interview with Karen Stiller. His insights into identifying a &quot;good church&quot; is worth the listen alone.Darryl&apos;s new book is 8 Habits for Growth: A Simple Guide to Becoming More Like Christ. https://gospelforlife.com/8habits/]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 05:30:01 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How to be Christian and political...at the same time.</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​Religious people are not very popular when it comes to politics. Canadian politicians are asked tough questions about how their religious beliefs shape their politics. Is that fair? Should it discourage people of faith from running for office?Our guest John Milloy is Assistant Professor of Public Ethics and the Director of the Centre for Public Ethics at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario. He was a member of provincial parliament (MPP) in Ontario and worked on Parliament Hill as a politic...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​Religious people are not very popular when it comes to politics. Canadian politicians are asked tough questions about how their religious beliefs shape their politics. Is that fair? Should it discourage people of faith from running for office?Our guest John Milloy is Assistant Professor of Public Ethics and the Director of the Centre for Public Ethics at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario. He was a member of provincial parliament (MPP) in Ontario and worked on Parliament Hill as a political adviser to senior cabinet ministers, as well as five years on the senior staff of former prime minister Jean Chrétien.He’s also a practicing Roman Catholic and author of the recently-released book Politics and Faith in a Polarized World: A Challenge for Catholics. (Novalis publishing)]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​Religious people are not very popular when it comes to politics. Canadian politicians are asked tough questions about how their religious beliefs shape their politics. Is that fair? Should it discourage people of faith from running for office?Our guest John Milloy is Assistant Professor of Public Ethics and the Director of the Centre for Public Ethics at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario. He was a member of provincial parliament (MPP) in Ontario and worked on Parliament Hill as a political adviser to senior cabinet ministers, as well as five years on the senior staff of former prime minister Jean Chrétien.He’s also a practicing Roman Catholic and author of the recently-released book Politics and Faith in a Polarized World: A Challenge for Catholics. (Novalis publishing)]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Beloved Author Publishes Memoir</itunes:title>
    <title>Beloved Author Publishes Memoir</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​Philip Yancey is a popular and prolific author, whose honest and searching books over a long writing career have helped Christians grapple with questions like, where is God when it hurts, and come to terms with the reality of feeling disappointment with God. Now, he's released a memoir that takes us back to his fundamentalist upbringing and the pain, trauma and resiliency of his childhood. Philip joins FT podcast host Karen Stiller to discuss Where the Light Fell, what it takes to encourage ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​Philip Yancey is a popular and prolific author, whose honest and searching books over a long writing career have helped Christians grapple with questions like, where is God when it hurts, and come to terms with the reality of feeling disappointment with God. Now, he&apos;s released a memoir that takes us back to his fundamentalist upbringing and the pain, trauma and resiliency of his childhood. Philip joins FT podcast host Karen Stiller to discuss Where the Light Fell, what it takes to encourage someone grappling with faith; and what kept him in the Church despite an incredibly painful start. Find Yancey&apos;s latest book, and his many others here: https://philipyancey.com/books]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​Philip Yancey is a popular and prolific author, whose honest and searching books over a long writing career have helped Christians grapple with questions like, where is God when it hurts, and come to terms with the reality of feeling disappointment with God. Now, he&apos;s released a memoir that takes us back to his fundamentalist upbringing and the pain, trauma and resiliency of his childhood. Philip joins FT podcast host Karen Stiller to discuss Where the Light Fell, what it takes to encourage someone grappling with faith; and what kept him in the Church despite an incredibly painful start. Find Yancey&apos;s latest book, and his many others here: https://philipyancey.com/books]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:46:06 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The joy of multi-cultural</itunes:title>
    <title>The joy of multi-cultural</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​Tim Tang is the director of the Tyndale Intercultural Ministries Centre at Tyndale University in Toronto. The TIM Centre provides intercultural resources for networking, training and research for the Church.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​Tim Tang is the director of the Tyndale Intercultural Ministries Centre at Tyndale University in Toronto. The TIM Centre provides intercultural resources for networking, training and research for the Church.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 01:37:15 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>That Time we all Went Digital: An Interview with Joanna la Fleur</itunes:title>
    <title>That Time we all Went Digital: An Interview with Joanna la Fleur</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​Joanna la Fleur is a speaker, podcaster, TV host, and communications consultant. With a Business Communications degree and a Masters in Theological Studies, she has been helping the Church communicate the best news in the world for over 15 years. We loved this interview full of insights, learnings and practical tips for churches coming out of the pandemic. Find all things Joanna at: https://joannalafleur.com/podcast]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​Joanna la Fleur is a speaker, podcaster, TV host, and communications consultant. With a Business Communications degree and a Masters in Theological Studies, she has been helping the Church communicate the best news in the world for over 15 years. We loved this interview full of insights, learnings and practical tips for churches coming out of the pandemic. Find all things Joanna at: https://joannalafleur.com/podcast]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​Joanna la Fleur is a speaker, podcaster, TV host, and communications consultant. With a Business Communications degree and a Masters in Theological Studies, she has been helping the Church communicate the best news in the world for over 15 years. We loved this interview full of insights, learnings and practical tips for churches coming out of the pandemic. Find all things Joanna at: https://joannalafleur.com/podcast]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 08:00:20 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Inside the Center for Global Christianity</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​Dr. Todd Johnson is Professor of Mission and Global Christianity, and Co-Director of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Boston. The Centre, which you will hear about, is an academic research center that monitors worldwide demographic trends in Christianity, including outreach and mission. They publish, among other books and papers, the World Christian Encyclopedia.Rick Hiemstra, director of research for the EFC, joins Karen Stiller in th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​Dr. Todd Johnson is Professor of Mission and Global Christianity, and Co-Director of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Boston. The Centre, which you will hear about, is an academic research center that monitors worldwide demographic trends in Christianity, including outreach and mission. They publish, among other books and papers, the World Christian Encyclopedia.Rick Hiemstra, director of research for the EFC, joins Karen Stiller in this interview with Todd Johnson. We hear what is encouraging Todd now and also about some healthy and needed challenges to the Western Church. Visit the Centre here: https://www.gordonconwell.edu/center-for-global-christianity/Participate in the Study of Women in Congregational Life here: https://www.gordonconwell.edu/center-for-global-christianity/research/women-in-world-christianity/]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​Dr. Todd Johnson is Professor of Mission and Global Christianity, and Co-Director of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Boston. The Centre, which you will hear about, is an academic research center that monitors worldwide demographic trends in Christianity, including outreach and mission. They publish, among other books and papers, the World Christian Encyclopedia.Rick Hiemstra, director of research for the EFC, joins Karen Stiller in this interview with Todd Johnson. We hear what is encouraging Todd now and also about some healthy and needed challenges to the Western Church. Visit the Centre here: https://www.gordonconwell.edu/center-for-global-christianity/Participate in the Study of Women in Congregational Life here: https://www.gordonconwell.edu/center-for-global-christianity/research/women-in-world-christianity/]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:47:19 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Sharing the Story of Indigenous Peoples</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Holly Fortier is a Cree/Dene leader and educator, and documentary film maker from Ft. McKay First Nation, Alberta. Through her business, Nisto Consulting, Holly has done Indigenous Awareness Training across Canada.She says when she shares the history of indigenous people in Canada, her listeners finally get it.See Holly's website here: http://www.nistoconsulting.com]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Holly Fortier is a Cree/Dene leader and educator, and documentary film maker from Ft. McKay First Nation, Alberta. Through her business, Nisto Consulting, Holly has done Indigenous Awareness Training across Canada.She says when she shares the history of indigenous people in Canada, her listeners finally get it.See Holly&apos;s website here: http://www.nistoconsulting.com]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Holly Fortier is a Cree/Dene leader and educator, and documentary film maker from Ft. McKay First Nation, Alberta. Through her business, Nisto Consulting, Holly has done Indigenous Awareness Training across Canada.She says when she shares the history of indigenous people in Canada, her listeners finally get it.See Holly&apos;s website here: http://www.nistoconsulting.com]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:44:04 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Not Done Yet:  Reaching and Keeping Unchurched Emerging Adults - Part 2 Q&amp;A</itunes:title>
    <title>Not Done Yet:  Reaching and Keeping Unchurched Emerging Adults - Part 2 Q&amp;A</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In May, we held the first ever EFC Virtual Book Club, featuring author Beth Seversen and her book Not Done Yet: Reaching and Keeping Unchurched Emerging Adults. This podcast is in two parts and features author Beth Seversen, the EFC's director of research Rick Hiemstra, and later Sid Koop, a Canadian youth ministry expert and speaker.Part 1: Interview- https://soundcloud.com/faithtoday/not-done-yet-reaching-and-keeping-emerging-unchurched-adults-part-1-interviewPart 2: Q&amp;A with Beth Sever...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In May, we held the first ever EFC Virtual Book Club, featuring author Beth Seversen and her book Not Done Yet: Reaching and Keeping Unchurched Emerging Adults. This podcast is in two parts and features author Beth Seversen, the EFC&apos;s director of research Rick Hiemstra, and later Sid Koop, a Canadian youth ministry expert and speaker.Part 1: Interview- https://soundcloud.com/faithtoday/not-done-yet-reaching-and-keeping-emerging-unchurched-adults-part-1-interviewPart 2: Q&amp;A with Beth Seversen and Sid Koop]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In May, we held the first ever EFC Virtual Book Club, featuring author Beth Seversen and her book Not Done Yet: Reaching and Keeping Unchurched Emerging Adults. This podcast is in two parts and features author Beth Seversen, the EFC&apos;s director of research Rick Hiemstra, and later Sid Koop, a Canadian youth ministry expert and speaker.Part 1: Interview- https://soundcloud.com/faithtoday/not-done-yet-reaching-and-keeping-emerging-unchurched-adults-part-1-interviewPart 2: Q&amp;A with Beth Seversen and Sid Koop]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 02:27:07 -0400</pubDate>
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    <title>Not Done Yet:  Reaching and Keeping Emerging Unchurched Adults - Part 1 Interview</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In May, we held the first ever EFC Virtual Book Club, featuring author Beth Seversen and her book Not Done Yet: Reaching and Keeping Unchurched Emerging Adults. This podcast is in two parts and features author Beth Seversen, the EFC's director of research Rick Hiemstra, and later Sid Koop, a Canadian youth ministry expert and speaker.Part 1:  InterviewPart 2:  Q&amp;A with Beth Seversen and Sid Koop- https://soundcloud.com/faithtoday/not-done-yet-reaching-and-keeping-emerging-unchurched-adult...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In May, we held the first ever EFC Virtual Book Club, featuring author Beth Seversen and her book Not Done Yet: Reaching and Keeping Unchurched Emerging Adults. This podcast is in two parts and features author Beth Seversen, the EFC&apos;s director of research Rick Hiemstra, and later Sid Koop, a Canadian youth ministry expert and speaker.Part 1:  InterviewPart 2:  Q&amp;A with Beth Seversen and Sid Koop- https://soundcloud.com/faithtoday/not-done-yet-reaching-and-keeping-emerging-unchurched-adults-part-2-qa]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In May, we held the first ever EFC Virtual Book Club, featuring author Beth Seversen and her book Not Done Yet: Reaching and Keeping Unchurched Emerging Adults. This podcast is in two parts and features author Beth Seversen, the EFC&apos;s director of research Rick Hiemstra, and later Sid Koop, a Canadian youth ministry expert and speaker.Part 1:  InterviewPart 2:  Q&amp;A with Beth Seversen and Sid Koop- https://soundcloud.com/faithtoday/not-done-yet-reaching-and-keeping-emerging-unchurched-adults-part-2-qa]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 01:21:09 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Brian Stiller on the word &#39;evangelical&#39; and more</itunes:title>
    <title>Brian Stiller on the word &#39;evangelical&#39; and more</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​Brian Stiller is the global ambassador for the World Evangelical Alliance and a spokesperson for evangelicalism in Canada. He has led Canadian evangelical institutions, like the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and Tyndale University College &amp; Seminary. Find out more about Brian and his work: http://www.brianstiller.comLearn more about the World Evangelical Alliance: https://worldea.org/en/]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​Brian Stiller is the global ambassador for the World Evangelical Alliance and a spokesperson for evangelicalism in Canada. He has led Canadian evangelical institutions, like the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and Tyndale University College &amp; Seminary. Find out more about Brian and his work: http://www.brianstiller.comLearn more about the World Evangelical Alliance: https://worldea.org/en/]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​​Brian Stiller is the global ambassador for the World Evangelical Alliance and a spokesperson for evangelicalism in Canada. He has led Canadian evangelical institutions, like the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and Tyndale University College &amp; Seminary. Find out more about Brian and his work: http://www.brianstiller.comLearn more about the World Evangelical Alliance: https://worldea.org/en/]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 06:00:23 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How to love our actual neighbours</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​When Lynda MacGibbon moved from Moncton to a high-rise in Toronto, she asked herself what would happen if she actually tried to Love her neighbor, in person, in deed, and, in a highrise. Lynda shares what she learned from her experiment, which she calls both social and theological, and an experiment that became a way of life.It also became an IVP book, published this spring, called My Vertical Neighbourhood: How strangers became a community.Lynda also has an article exploring hospitality in ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​When Lynda MacGibbon moved from Moncton to a high-rise in Toronto, she asked herself what would happen if she actually tried to Love her neighbor, in person, in deed, and, in a highrise. Lynda shares what she learned from her experiment, which she calls both social and theological, and an experiment that became a way of life.It also became an IVP book, published this spring, called My Vertical Neighbourhood: How strangers became a community.Lynda also has an article exploring hospitality in the MayJune issue of Faith Today, which you can now subscribe to for free.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 20:13:53 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Mark Noll and that weird word &quot;Evangelical&quot;</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​The word evangelical has taken a bit of a beating in recent months, and years. Mark Noll is a leading church historian who recently retired as a Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame, and has served as Professor of History and Theological Studies at Wheaton College, and has also taught at Regent College in Vancouver.Among many other books, Mark Noll wrote  1994’s important The Scandal of The Evangelical Mind. His latest book is Evangelicals: Who they Have Been, Are Now, and Co...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​The word evangelical has taken a bit of a beating in recent months, and years. Mark Noll is a leading church historian who recently retired as a Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame, and has served as Professor of History and Theological Studies at Wheaton College, and has also taught at Regent College in Vancouver.Among many other books, Mark Noll wrote  1994’s important The Scandal of The Evangelical Mind. His latest book is Evangelicals: Who they Have Been, Are Now, and Could Be (with George Marsden and David Bebbington, Eerdmans, 2019), We reviewed the book in march/April Faith today and we thought it would be cool to have a conversation with Mark Noll about evangelicalism: the movement and the word.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​The word evangelical has taken a bit of a beating in recent months, and years. Mark Noll is a leading church historian who recently retired as a Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame, and has served as Professor of History and Theological Studies at Wheaton College, and has also taught at Regent College in Vancouver.Among many other books, Mark Noll wrote  1994’s important The Scandal of The Evangelical Mind. His latest book is Evangelicals: Who they Have Been, Are Now, and Could Be (with George Marsden and David Bebbington, Eerdmans, 2019), We reviewed the book in march/April Faith today and we thought it would be cool to have a conversation with Mark Noll about evangelicalism: the movement and the word.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 06:30:01 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Brian Doerksen on leading worship with a whisper</itunes:title>
    <title>Brian Doerksen on leading worship with a whisper</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​Brian Doerksen is a songwriter, recording artist, conference speaker and songwriting instructor. Several of his songs can be heard at most churches at some point. "Faithful One" and "Come now is the time to worship" are mainstays of evangelical worship. His latest album is Hymns for Life. He speaks to Karen Stiller about leading worship, being outside the "inner circle" of contemporary Christian music, and the role of lament.Find out more about Brian Doerksen at https://www.briandoerksen.com]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​Brian Doerksen is a songwriter, recording artist, conference speaker and songwriting instructor. Several of his songs can be heard at most churches at some point. &quot;Faithful One&quot; and &quot;Come now is the time to worship&quot; are mainstays of evangelical worship. His latest album is Hymns for Life. He speaks to Karen Stiller about leading worship, being outside the &quot;inner circle&quot; of contemporary Christian music, and the role of lament.Find out more about Brian Doerksen at https://www.briandoerksen.com]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​Brian Doerksen is a songwriter, recording artist, conference speaker and songwriting instructor. Several of his songs can be heard at most churches at some point. &quot;Faithful One&quot; and &quot;Come now is the time to worship&quot; are mainstays of evangelical worship. His latest album is Hymns for Life. He speaks to Karen Stiller about leading worship, being outside the &quot;inner circle&quot; of contemporary Christian music, and the role of lament.Find out more about Brian Doerksen at https://www.briandoerksen.com]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:00:22 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Hope in Crisis: Interview with Grace Fox, author and coach</itunes:title>
    <title>Hope in Crisis: Interview with Grace Fox, author and coach</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​Grace Fox is an author, speaker, and spiritual coach whose latest book is a devotional called Finding Hope in Crisis: Devotions for Calm in Chaos, which seems like a good fit for the reality in which we have all found ourselves in recent months.Find Grace and her work online at https://www.gracefox.com.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​Grace Fox is an author, speaker, and spiritual coach whose latest book is a devotional called Finding Hope in Crisis: Devotions for Calm in Chaos, which seems like a good fit for the reality in which we have all found ourselves in recent months.Find Grace and her work online at https://www.gracefox.com.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​​Grace Fox is an author, speaker, and spiritual coach whose latest book is a devotional called Finding Hope in Crisis: Devotions for Calm in Chaos, which seems like a good fit for the reality in which we have all found ourselves in recent months.Find Grace and her work online at https://www.gracefox.com.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:25:14 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>A Conversation With the new Secretary General of the WEA</itunes:title>
    <title>A Conversation With the new Secretary General of the WEA</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A Conversation With the new Secretary General of the WEA by Faith Today]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[A Conversation With the new Secretary General of the WEA by Faith Today]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:00:30 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Cindy Bunch on Being Kind to Yourself: Releasing Frustrations and Embracing Joy</itunes:title>
    <title>Cindy Bunch on Being Kind to Yourself: Releasing Frustrations and Embracing Joy</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Cindy Bunch is author of Be Kind to Yourself: Releasing Frustrations and Embracing Joy, a book released in 2020 by InterVarsity Publishing, where she also serves as associate publisher and director of editorial, where she acquires and develops books on spiritual formationAnd now, she’s written one.Cindy’s book is really organized around two key questions, What’s bugging you? And what’s bringing you joy?. Answering those two questions daily is one of the spiritual disciplines she recommends, a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Cindy Bunch is author of Be Kind to Yourself: Releasing Frustrations and Embracing Joy, a book released in 2020 by InterVarsity Publishing, where she also serves as associate publisher and director of editorial, where she acquires and develops books on spiritual formationAnd now, she’s written one.Cindy’s book is really organized around two key questions, What’s bugging you? And what’s bringing you joy?. Answering those two questions daily is one of the spiritual disciplines she recommends, along with others that are both creative and accessible.If you’ve ever contemplated spiritual direction, but then chickened out, or if you’ve never doodled while praying, this conversation might be just what you need.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Cindy Bunch is author of Be Kind to Yourself: Releasing Frustrations and Embracing Joy, a book released in 2020 by InterVarsity Publishing, where she also serves as associate publisher and director of editorial, where she acquires and develops books on spiritual formationAnd now, she’s written one.Cindy’s book is really organized around two key questions, What’s bugging you? And what’s bringing you joy?. Answering those two questions daily is one of the spiritual disciplines she recommends, along with others that are both creative and accessible.If you’ve ever contemplated spiritual direction, but then chickened out, or if you’ve never doodled while praying, this conversation might be just what you need.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 01:24:07 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>When Leaders Fall: lessons to be learned from recent scandals</itunes:title>
    <title>When Leaders Fall: lessons to be learned from recent scandals</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​How the mighty fall is more than a cliché. It’s a hard truth the Christian community has had to grapple with a lot lately.When leaders like Ravi Zacharias and Jean Vanier to name two really big, recent ones that have come to light, are revealed as men who abused women, and not the humans we thought they were, it is shocking and just simply horrible.And impossible to imagine what their victims have had to live through.At Faith Today, we’ve been trying to figure out how we can contribute to th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​How the mighty fall is more than a cliché. It’s a hard truth the Christian community has had to grapple with a lot lately.When leaders like Ravi Zacharias and Jean Vanier to name two really big, recent ones that have come to light, are revealed as men who abused women, and not the humans we thought they were, it is shocking and just simply horrible.And impossible to imagine what their victims have had to live through.At Faith Today, we’ve been trying to figure out how we can contribute to the conversation in a healthy and constructive way. You can read the facts anywhere. So, we asked veteran writer Patricia Paddey to write :10 lessons from fallen leaders: how churches and ministries can safeguard against abuse of power for the MarchApril issue of Faith Today.This podcast is Karen Stiller, Patricia Paddey and Melodie Bissell, president of plan to protect, discussing some of the issues behind this article, and what we can all do to be more realistic about our leaders, and ourselves.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​How the mighty fall is more than a cliché. It’s a hard truth the Christian community has had to grapple with a lot lately.When leaders like Ravi Zacharias and Jean Vanier to name two really big, recent ones that have come to light, are revealed as men who abused women, and not the humans we thought they were, it is shocking and just simply horrible.And impossible to imagine what their victims have had to live through.At Faith Today, we’ve been trying to figure out how we can contribute to the conversation in a healthy and constructive way. You can read the facts anywhere. So, we asked veteran writer Patricia Paddey to write :10 lessons from fallen leaders: how churches and ministries can safeguard against abuse of power for the MarchApril issue of Faith Today.This podcast is Karen Stiller, Patricia Paddey and Melodie Bissell, president of plan to protect, discussing some of the issues behind this article, and what we can all do to be more realistic about our leaders, and ourselves.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:00:18 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1618</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Wisdom From Babylon: A conversation with Gordon T. Smith</itunes:title>
    <title>Wisdom From Babylon: A conversation with Gordon T. Smith</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​Gordon T Smith’s latest book is Wisdom from Babylon: Leadership for the Church in a Secular age, published last year by IVP academic. Gordon is president of Ambrose University and a prolific author.Smith helps us understand what a secular age looks like, and how a deeply hospitable church can respond and just be in a time that feels new and different, but not without its own beautiful possibilities.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​Gordon T Smith’s latest book is Wisdom from Babylon: Leadership for the Church in a Secular age, published last year by IVP academic. Gordon is president of Ambrose University and a prolific author.Smith helps us understand what a secular age looks like, and how a deeply hospitable church can respond and just be in a time that feels new and different, but not without its own beautiful possibilities.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​Gordon T Smith’s latest book is Wisdom from Babylon: Leadership for the Church in a Secular age, published last year by IVP academic. Gordon is president of Ambrose University and a prolific author.Smith helps us understand what a secular age looks like, and how a deeply hospitable church can respond and just be in a time that feels new and different, but not without its own beautiful possibilities.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:48:58 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Sex and the City of God: An Interview with author Carolyn Weber</itunes:title>
    <title>Sex and the City of God: An Interview with author Carolyn Weber</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​Join us as we sit down with Canadian author Carolyn Weber to discuss her latest book, a moving memoir that explores marriage, desire, holiness and how God uses our relationships to move us closer to Him.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​Join us as we sit down with Canadian author Carolyn Weber to discuss her latest book, a moving memoir that explores marriage, desire, holiness and how God uses our relationships to move us closer to Him.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:24:17 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>What&#39;s in a song? Exploring the theology of the music we sing</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​We speak to Mike Tapper, professor and chair of Southern Wesleyan University’s Division of Religion and also a researcher who helped perform a lyrical analysis of the 30 most commonly sung hymns and 30 of the most commonly sung contemporary worship songs over the past five years. And then explored some of the theology of what they found. The theological news is not all bad. Read more about the research here: https://www.swu.edu/article/exploring-sung-theology/]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​We speak to Mike Tapper, professor and chair of Southern Wesleyan University’s Division of Religion and also a researcher who helped perform a lyrical analysis of the 30 most commonly sung hymns and 30 of the most commonly sung contemporary worship songs over the past five years. And then explored some of the theology of what they found. The theological news is not all bad. Read more about the research here: https://www.swu.edu/article/exploring-sung-theology/]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:00:18 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Covid and Parenting: Three counsellors offer us some hope</itunes:title>
    <title>Covid and Parenting: Three counsellors offer us some hope</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​Stephen Doucet Campbell, Jennfer Bowen and Jen Watt are counsellors with Shalem mental health network. They very kindly agreed to let us eavesdrop in on three conversations with them about covid-related topics, like isolation, marriage and parenting. What you are about to hear is their conversation on parenting during the high, deep stress of Covid.https://www.FaithToday.ca/podcasthttps://shalemnetwork.org/]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​Stephen Doucet Campbell, Jennfer Bowen and Jen Watt are counsellors with Shalem mental health network. They very kindly agreed to let us eavesdrop in on three conversations with them about covid-related topics, like isolation, marriage and parenting. What you are about to hear is their conversation on parenting during the high, deep stress of Covid.https://www.FaithToday.ca/podcasthttps://shalemnetwork.org/]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​Stephen Doucet Campbell, Jennfer Bowen and Jen Watt are counsellors with Shalem mental health network. They very kindly agreed to let us eavesdrop in on three conversations with them about covid-related topics, like isolation, marriage and parenting. What you are about to hear is their conversation on parenting during the high, deep stress of Covid.https://www.FaithToday.ca/podcasthttps://shalemnetwork.org/]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 08:58:27 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Marriage and Covid: Three counsellors offer advice to help us all</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​Jennifer Bowen, Jen Watt and Stephen Doucet Campbell are counsellors with Shalem mental health network, based in Hamilton Here at the Faith Today podcast we had the awesome idea to ask Jen, Stephen and Jennifer talk to each other about how they are doing in their own lives during covid and also share some good counsellor insights into how we can all do better. Our topics are isolation, how we are doing marriage right now and how we can keep parenting in a healthy way for everyone. The conver...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​Jennifer Bowen, Jen Watt and Stephen Doucet Campbell are counsellors with Shalem mental health network, based in Hamilton Here at the Faith Today podcast we had the awesome idea to ask Jen, Stephen and Jennifer talk to each other about how they are doing in their own lives during covid and also share some good counsellor insights into how we can all do better. Our topics are isolation, how we are doing marriage right now and how we can keep parenting in a healthy way for everyone. The conversation you are about to hear is about marriage.https://shalemnetwork.org/]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jen Watt, Stephen Doucet Campbell and Jennifer Bowen are all counsellors with Shalem mental health network.The Faith Today podcast asked Jen, Stephen and Jennifer to have a conversation and share from their own personal experiences along with their clinical insights into how we can all continue to do well during covid in three key areas, how we cope with isolation, how we are doing marriage right now and how we can keep parenting in a healthy way for everyone.This episode is about isolation.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Jen Watt, Stephen Doucet Campbell and Jennifer Bowen are all counsellors with Shalem mental health network.The Faith Today podcast asked Jen, Stephen and Jennifer to have a conversation and share from their own personal experiences along with their clinical insights into how we can all continue to do well during covid in three key areas, how we cope with isolation, how we are doing marriage right now and how we can keep parenting in a healthy way for everyone.This episode is about isolation.]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Lennett Anderson: On Race, Jesus and Justice</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​Lennett J. Anderson is pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Hammonds Plains, N.S., and the newly appointed lecturer in leadership and racial justice at Acadia Divinity College. He spoke with Faith Today’s Karen Stiller about how the Church can step more fully into being antiracist and regain its prophetic voice.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​Lennett J. Anderson is pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Hammonds Plains, N.S., and the newly appointed lecturer in leadership and racial justice at Acadia Divinity College. He spoke with Faith Today’s Karen Stiller about how the Church can step more fully into being antiracist and regain its prophetic voice.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​Lennett J. Anderson is pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Hammonds Plains, N.S., and the newly appointed lecturer in leadership and racial justice at Acadia Divinity College. He spoke with Faith Today’s Karen Stiller about how the Church can step more fully into being antiracist and regain its prophetic voice.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Rhythms for Life: Spiritual Practices for who God Made you to be</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​Alastair Sterne has written a book for all of us who might struggle with the typical "one size fits all" ideas around spiritual disciplines.http://alastairsterne.com/http://www.FaithToday.ca/]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:20:57 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Can I Believe? An Invitation to the Hesitant. An Interview with John G. Stackhouse Jr.</itunes:title>
    <title>Can I Believe? An Invitation to the Hesitant. An Interview with John G. Stackhouse Jr.</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​Author, Crandall University professor and Faith Today columnist John G. Stackhouse Jr. joins Faith Today editors Bill Fledderus and Karen Stiller in conversation about his latest book, and what he thinks the Canadian Church should be focussing in in the next while (among a lot of other great topics). Visit John's site and read his blog: http://www.johnstackhouse.comRead about John's latest book: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/can-i-believe-9780190922856?cc=ca&amp;lang=en&amp;Check ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​Author, Crandall University professor and Faith Today columnist John G. Stackhouse Jr. joins Faith Today editors Bill Fledderus and Karen Stiller in conversation about his latest book, and what he thinks the Canadian Church should be focussing in in the next while (among a lot of other great topics). Visit John&apos;s site and read his blog: http://www.johnstackhouse.comRead about John&apos;s latest book: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/can-i-believe-9780190922856?cc=ca&amp;lang=en&amp;Check out John&apos;s Faith Today column, Christ &amp; Culture in Canada: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Articles/ChristAndCultureInCanada]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​​Author, Crandall University professor and Faith Today columnist John G. Stackhouse Jr. joins Faith Today editors Bill Fledderus and Karen Stiller in conversation about his latest book, and what he thinks the Canadian Church should be focussing in in the next while (among a lot of other great topics). Visit John&apos;s site and read his blog: http://www.johnstackhouse.comRead about John&apos;s latest book: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/can-i-believe-9780190922856?cc=ca&amp;lang=en&amp;Check out John&apos;s Faith Today column, Christ &amp; Culture in Canada: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Articles/ChristAndCultureInCanada]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 07:00:20 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Religion and Tolerance in Canada: A big sigh of relief</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​Are Christians really so intolerant? Dr. Sam Reimer is a sociology professor at Crandall University in Moncton and researches political tolerance in Canada. He shares insights (and then some really good advice) on the topic of religion and tolerance in Canada. Here's a video of Sam Reimer speaking at Crandall on this topic: https://www.crandallu.ca/2020/03/26/dr-sam-reimer-speaks-on-tolerance-in-canada-at-public-lecture/Sam refers to a previous podcast on a similar topic, and here it is: htt...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​Are Christians really so intolerant? Dr. Sam Reimer is a sociology professor at Crandall University in Moncton and researches political tolerance in Canada. He shares insights (and then some really good advice) on the topic of religion and tolerance in Canada. Here&apos;s a video of Sam Reimer speaking at Crandall on this topic: https://www.crandallu.ca/2020/03/26/dr-sam-reimer-speaks-on-tolerance-in-canada-at-public-lecture/Sam refers to a previous podcast on a similar topic, and here it is: https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Resources/Podcasts/The-State-of-Religion-in-Canada.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2020 15:32:39 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Church and Covid: How are our pastors and leaders faring?</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The stresses of Covid-19 continue to weigh on Christian leaders. Watch this EFC webinar to see a great time of learning and discussion on how church and ministry leaders are faring. Our guests include Margaret Clarke of Briercrest Seminary; Tim Day of Waybase.com; and Dan Godard of Victory Church, Moose Jaw, Sask.Recorded from webinar on December 2rd, 2020.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[The stresses of Covid-19 continue to weigh on Christian leaders. Watch this EFC webinar to see a great time of learning and discussion on how church and ministry leaders are faring. Our guests include Margaret Clarke of Briercrest Seminary; Tim Day of Waybase.com; and Dan Godard of Victory Church, Moose Jaw, Sask.Recorded from webinar on December 2rd, 2020.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The stresses of Covid-19 continue to weigh on Christian leaders. Watch this EFC webinar to see a great time of learning and discussion on how church and ministry leaders are faring. Our guests include Margaret Clarke of Briercrest Seminary; Tim Day of Waybase.com; and Dan Godard of Victory Church, Moose Jaw, Sask.Recorded from webinar on December 2rd, 2020.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2020 12:59:19 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Journey Canada and their concerns with Bill C-6 on conversion therapy</itunes:title>
    <title>Journey Canada and their concerns with Bill C-6 on conversion therapy</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​We asked Journey Canada why they are concerned with conversion therapy bans like Bill C-6.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​We asked Journey Canada why they are concerned with conversion therapy bans like Bill C-6.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2020 16:12:45 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How is the Church Doing During Covid?</itunes:title>
    <title>How is the Church Doing During Covid?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​We’re all in a bit of a Covid slump right now. I’m Karen Stiller and In this podcast I spoke with Tim Day Director of Way Base Network, online platform that enables individuals and Christian organizations to find each other and partner together, and serves the Church in CanadaAnd Rick Himestra, director of research for the EFC.Waybase did some research on the Impact of COVID-19 on Canadian Christian Charities which you can find at https://notes.waybase.com/surveys/covid19_final_results_en.pd...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​We’re all in a bit of a Covid slump right now. I’m Karen Stiller and In this podcast I spoke with Tim Day Director of Way Base Network, online platform that enables individuals and Christian organizations to find each other and partner together, and serves the Church in CanadaAnd Rick Himestra, director of research for the EFC.Waybase did some research on the Impact of COVID-19 on Canadian Christian Charities which you can find at https://notes.waybase.com/surveys/covid19_final_results_en.pdfWe chat about some of the results but really have a from the heart conversation about church and covid and the simple ways we can stay connected right now.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​We’re all in a bit of a Covid slump right now. I’m Karen Stiller and In this podcast I spoke with Tim Day Director of Way Base Network, online platform that enables individuals and Christian organizations to find each other and partner together, and serves the Church in CanadaAnd Rick Himestra, director of research for the EFC.Waybase did some research on the Impact of COVID-19 on Canadian Christian Charities which you can find at https://notes.waybase.com/surveys/covid19_final_results_en.pdfWe chat about some of the results but really have a from the heart conversation about church and covid and the simple ways we can stay connected right now.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2020 13:21:26 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Jennifer Lau and CBM: Canada&#39;s oldest mission organization has a new leader</itunes:title>
    <title>Jennifer Lau and CBM: Canada&#39;s oldest mission organization has a new leader</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​Jennifer Lau is the new executive director of CBM (Canadian Baptist Ministries),  a 150-year-old Canadian mission organization. She spoke with Faith Today’s Karen Stiller about her calling, the weight of words, and what it means to go and learn.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​Jennifer Lau is the new executive director of CBM (Canadian Baptist Ministries),  a 150-year-old Canadian mission organization. She spoke with Faith Today’s Karen Stiller about her calling, the weight of words, and what it means to go and learn.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​​Jennifer Lau is the new executive director of CBM (Canadian Baptist Ministries),  a 150-year-old Canadian mission organization. She spoke with Faith Today’s Karen Stiller about her calling, the weight of words, and what it means to go and learn.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2020 09:26:17 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>From the ground up:  On racism and reconciliation</itunes:title>
    <title>From the ground up:  On racism and reconciliation</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​​Writer and activist Joel Gordon shares his personal awakening and experiences with racism in Canada in this tender and powerful Faith Today piece. You can read this piece online here: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Magazines/2020-Sep-Oct/RACISM-From-the-ground-up.Subscribe to Faith Today, Canada's Christian magazine, for free here: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Subscribe.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​​Writer and activist Joel Gordon shares his personal awakening and experiences with racism in Canada in this tender and powerful Faith Today piece. You can read this piece online here: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Magazines/2020-Sep-Oct/RACISM-From-the-ground-up.Subscribe to Faith Today, Canada&apos;s Christian magazine, for free here: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Subscribe.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​​Writer and activist Joel Gordon shares his personal awakening and experiences with racism in Canada in this tender and powerful Faith Today piece. You can read this piece online here: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Magazines/2020-Sep-Oct/RACISM-From-the-ground-up.Subscribe to Faith Today, Canada&apos;s Christian magazine, for free here: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Subscribe.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2020 07:00:14 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>In Conversation With Author Jen Pollock Michel</itunes:title>
    <title>In Conversation With Author Jen Pollock Michel</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​Jen Pollock Michel, author and host of the Englewood Review of Books podcast, joins us to explore lament, how to listen and speak well to each other and other wonderful things.  Visit Jen's page here: https://www.jenpollockmichel.comListen to this great podcast on books and reading: https://englewoodreview.org/podcast/Read Jen's Faith Today article here: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Magazines/2016-Nov-Dec/Teach-Us-to-Want-An-Invitation-to-Holy-Desire]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​Jen Pollock Michel, author and host of the Englewood Review of Books podcast, joins us to explore lament, how to listen and speak well to each other and other wonderful things.  Visit Jen&apos;s page here: https://www.jenpollockmichel.comListen to this great podcast on books and reading: https://englewoodreview.org/podcast/Read Jen&apos;s Faith Today article here: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Magazines/2016-Nov-Dec/Teach-Us-to-Want-An-Invitation-to-Holy-Desire]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[​Jen Pollock Michel, author and host of the Englewood Review of Books podcast, joins us to explore lament, how to listen and speak well to each other and other wonderful things.  Visit Jen&apos;s page here: https://www.jenpollockmichel.comListen to this great podcast on books and reading: https://englewoodreview.org/podcast/Read Jen&apos;s Faith Today article here: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Magazines/2016-Nov-Dec/Teach-Us-to-Want-An-Invitation-to-Holy-Desire]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2020 11:30:56 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Secrets to Self Control from the Bible (and Drew Dyck)</itunes:title>
    <title>Secrets to Self Control from the Bible (and Drew Dyck)</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​Drew Dyck's latest book Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible and Brain Science will help you be better at a whole bunch of things, including spiritual disciplines. He takes us inside his research and most recent book in this interview.Visit Drew's website to learn more about this book and his work: https://www.drewdyck.com.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[​Drew Dyck&apos;s latest book Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible and Brain Science will help you be better at a whole bunch of things, including spiritual disciplines. He takes us inside his research and most recent book in this interview.Visit Drew&apos;s website to learn more about this book and his work: https://www.drewdyck.com.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:51:23 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Persecuted Church Around the World: An Interview with Gary Stagg of Open Doors Canada</itunes:title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2020 12:39:06 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our popular Faith Today columnist CAROLYN ARENDS shares an intensely personal journey in this piece, about grieving the loss of her mother.Show Notes: Visit Carolyn Arends website here: https://carolynarends.comGet more and subscribe to Faith Today magazine at:  https://www.faithtoday.ca/subscribe]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2020 16:38:55 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bill Strom, Professor of Communications at Trinity Western University, has released a study called "Weathering Well: Relational Resilience During the Covid-19 Lockdown." You will want to exercise more and watch screens less (unless it's church we're talking about) after hearing this interview.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Bill Strom, Professor of Communications at Trinity Western University, has released a study called &quot;Weathering Well: Relational Resilience During the Covid-19 Lockdown.&quot; You will want to exercise more and watch screens less (unless it&apos;s church we&apos;re talking about) after hearing this interview.]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Hope In Crisis - Episode 4</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hope in Crisis - Episode 4Brian C. Stiller, Global AmbassadorThe World Evangelical Alliancehttps://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Dispatches-from-Brian-Stiller]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2020 07:00:25 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[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&apos;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]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[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&apos;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]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2020 07:00:53 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>What does our faith have to do with our Facebook?</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.com/]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[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&apos;s articles at http://mattcivico.com/]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[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&apos;s articles at http://mattcivico.com/]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:19:59 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Practising the Practices of our Faith</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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&amp;keywords=practicing+our+faith+a+way+of+life&amp;qid=1591282715&amp;sr=8-2Patricia also blogs about topics like this on her own site: https://patriciapaddey.comRead the original text version of ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[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&amp;keywords=practicing+our+faith+a+way+of+life&amp;qid=1591282715&amp;sr=8-2Patricia also blogs about topics like this on her own site: https://patriciapaddey.comRead the original text version of this Sept. 2019 article at https://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/09102019/?articleId=1521020]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[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&amp;keywords=practicing+our+faith+a+way+of+life&amp;qid=1591282715&amp;sr=8-2Patricia also blogs about topics like this on her own site: https://patriciapaddey.comRead the original text version of this Sept. 2019 article at https://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/09102019/?articleId=1521020]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 06:30:06 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Why would anyone go to church? An interview with Kevin Makins</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Kevin Makins is founding pastor of Eucharist Church in Hamilton and author of the recently released book &quot;Why Would Anyone go to Church? A Young Community&apos;s Quest to Reclaim Church for Good.&quot;Find Kevin&apos;s book at:  http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/why-would-anyone-go-to-church/399220]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2020 06:00:29 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>While We Pray For Miracles</itunes:title>
    <title>While We Pray For Miracles</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[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]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[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]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 09:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[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]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[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]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 11:48:17 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Simple And Profound Joy Of Walking In A Life Of Faith</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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/]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[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&apos;s site: http://markbuchanan.net/books/]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[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&apos;s site: http://markbuchanan.net/books/]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Feeling a little &quot;off&quot; at home these days?</itunes:title>
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    <description><![CDATA[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&apos;s website. https://www.daniellestrickland.comWatch the Urbana sermon Karen mentions in the interview: https://urbana.org/video/danielle-stricklandFind out about the Women&apos;s Speaker Collective Danielle mentions: https://www.womenspeakerscollective.com]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Lorna Dueck: A Storyteller Retires</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>The New Heart of Compassion Canada</itunes:title>
    <title>The New Heart of Compassion Canada</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Allison Alley is the new, fourth president of Compassion Canada. In this interview, we explore the role of the local church in development work, our own spiritual poverty even when we are materially rich, and so much more.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>When we&#39;re too proud to admit our pride</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[EFC's resident theologian David Guretzki joins the EFC podcast to share a recent and humbling brush with pride.Show Notes:David mentions the recent WEA gathering of Evangelicals. You can find out more about that here: https://jakarta2019.org/en/David mentions Miroslav Volf's insights into pride. You can explore more of his work here: https://cct.biola.edu/humility-and-joy/]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2020 14:15:12 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Craft, Cost &amp; Call</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[An interview with Patricia Paddey and Karen Stiller.Inspiring and immensely readable, Craft, Cost &amp; Call offers hands-on help to people of faith who want to write well and understand what it takes to be published. For writers yearning to grow in their craft or hoping to launch a writing career, this unique guidebook provides a clear path forward filled with the hard-won wisdom of long-time and widely-published Christian writers.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:42:25 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Power of Mentoring</itunes:title>
    <title>The Power of Mentoring</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Doug Ward shares insights from his new book co-authored with Sharon Simmonds, Great Mentoring For Real Life Change. We dig into the power of active listening, great questions and how churches can do mentoring better.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Doug Ward shares insights from his new book co-authored with Sharon Simmonds, Great Mentoring For Real Life Change. We dig into the power of active listening, great questions and how churches can do mentoring better.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2020 09:00:20 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The State of Religion in Canada</itunes:title>
    <title>The State of Religion in Canada</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Researchers Rick Hiemstra of The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and Sam Reimer of Crandall University unpack the (sometimes surprising) results of a 2019 survey of religiosity in Canada. Things might not be what you think they are....]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Researchers Rick Hiemstra of The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and Sam Reimer of Crandall University unpack the (sometimes surprising) results of a 2019 survey of religiosity in Canada. Things might not be what you think they are....]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:16:31 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Urgent action required: Expansion of access to MAID</itunes:title>
    <title>Urgent action required: Expansion of access to MAID</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The government is asking Canadians their views on safeguards for medical assistance in dying (MAID). Whether Canadians support safeguards or not will have an impact on what the government includes in new legislation on MAID, which is expected very soon.This is the time when your input can have the most impact. Because the two week consultation period will conclude before Parliament resumes, it is important to communicate your concerns directly to the Minister of Justice.  Listen to how you ca...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2020 23:02:42 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How churches can help refugees</itunes:title>
    <title>How churches can help refugees</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Brian Dyck of the Mennonite Central Committee Canada shares insights, practical tips, and even some theology that will help Canadian churches serve refugees better.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Brian Dyck of the Mennonite Central Committee Canada shares insights, practical tips, and even some theology that will help Canadian churches serve refugees better.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2020 23:16:36 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Is Jordan Peterson&#39;s work compatible with Christianity</itunes:title>
    <title>Is Jordan Peterson&#39;s work compatible with Christianity</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A conversation held at Timothy Eaton Memorial Church in Toronto with Faith Today's Karen Stiller and Wycliffe College's Ephraim Radner.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:35:05 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction. An Interview with Justin Earley</itunes:title>
    <title>The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction. An Interview with Justin Earley</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We speak to the author of the popular book The Common Rule, to understand the spiritual practices he recommends as we attempt to live our faithful lives.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2019 09:00:23 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Why People Stop Believing and What we can do About it</itunes:title>
    <title>Why People Stop Believing and What we can do About it</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This Faith Today article by author and professor Paul Chamberlain digs into the common reasons people leave the faith, and what we can do about it.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2019 09:00:23 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Alpha Canada Interview with Shaila Visser</itunes:title>
    <title>Alpha Canada Interview with Shaila Visser</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[An Interview with Shaila Visser, National Director of Alpha Canada. Visser explores with us Alpha's latest offerings and what church people do right, and wrong, when they present Alpha.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[An Interview with Shaila Visser, National Director of Alpha Canada. Visser explores with us Alpha&apos;s latest offerings and what church people do right, and wrong, when they present Alpha.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2019 12:49:49 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>World Vision Canada&#39;s New Child Sponsorship Model and World Issues with Michael Messenger</itunes:title>
    <title>World Vision Canada&#39;s New Child Sponsorship Model and World Issues with Michael Messenger</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[An Interview with Michael Messenger, president of World Vision Canada. Michael unpacks the new child sponsorship model and discusses the pressing issues facing the world today, and our reasons for hope.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Survival Habits Of The Soul</itunes:title>
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    <title>The Rich History And Profitability Of Church Cookbooks</title>
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    <itunes:title>Praying for Canada: Behind the scenes at the National House of Prayer</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:title>Trouble doesn’t end witness – Venezuela today</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Stewart Cameron, recovery advocate, shares his journey.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada turns 100 this year. An Interview with David Wells</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[David Wells is the general superintendant of PAOC. Turning 100 is a chance to look back, and to look forward. David Wells does both in this interview, including his encouragement for any churches feeling beleagured these days.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Dancing on a Razor:  How writing and community helped an author heal</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kevin John White won the 2018 Best New Canadian Manuscript Contest, held by The Word Guild, a Christian community of writers, editors, speakers, publishers, booksellers, and librarians. His book will be published by Castle Quay, a Canadian Christian publisher.Kevin’s book is a memoir that details his years on the street and on the road, and his battle with addiction and the mercy he experienced in recovery.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Redeemer: A new president and a dramatic tuition cut</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Robert Graham is the new president of Redeemer University. He speaks to us about the sizeable tuition cut Redeemer has introduced and his vision for this Christian academic community.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2019 01:04:11 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Canadian Christians are called to be involved: An Interview with Willard Metzger</itunes:title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 08:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Conscience, Doctors and religious freedom in Ontario</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA["If it's the doctors today, tomorrow it will be the churches." Larry Worthen of the Christian Medical and Dental Society of Canada responds to the recent Ontario court of appeal ruling on conscience and referrals.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[&quot;If it&apos;s the doctors today, tomorrow it will be the churches.&quot; Larry Worthen of the Christian Medical and Dental Society of Canada responds to the recent Ontario court of appeal ruling on conscience and referrals.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2019 13:03:03 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Still Time: The Beautiful grace of aging, community and friends</itunes:title>
    <title>Still Time: The Beautiful grace of aging, community and friends</title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Buchanan is a beloved Canadian Christian author and professor at Ambrose University. He explores with us why and how Christians can write most effectively. If you're a writer, or even if you're not, you will enjoy this conversation.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2019 08:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this Faith Today article, author and scholar Lee Beach explores the new position of the Church in Canadian culture, and how the Church can best respond.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2019 08:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2019 08:00:04 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Celebrate Recovery:  A look at this well-known ministry</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This Faith Today article highlights and profiles the ministry of Celebrate Recovery]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2019 11:14:22 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>To Be Or Not Be An Evangelical</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A friend wrote, “I no longer call myself an Evangelical.” Thoughtful, well informed but now I suspect feeling embarrassed, he has chosen to avoid a term used globally by hundreds of millions of Christians. For many within shouting distance of U.S. media circles and party politics, the word has become a banner of disrepute. Evangelical is now a word disfigured by political pundits, muddied by protestors from the left and right, and brought into dishonour by self-proclaimed spokespeople who exc...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2019 12:30:54 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Dion Oxford: Learning from a leader in the fight against homelessness in Canada</itunes:title>
    <title>Dion Oxford: Learning from a leader in the fight against homelessness in Canada</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dion Oxford has journeyed for years with people experiencing homelessness in Canada. He shares what that has meant for him and his faith and life in this interview. A new book, Beyond Shelters: Solutions to Homelessness in Canada From the Front Lines has just been released.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Dion Oxford has journeyed for years with people experiencing homelessness in Canada. He shares what that has meant for him and his faith and life in this interview. A new book, Beyond Shelters: Solutions to Homelessness in Canada From the Front Lines has just been released.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2019 02:17:41 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Teach us to want</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Writer Jen Michel Pollock helps us examine our ways of wanting, and how God wants to give generously to us.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Writer Jen Michel Pollock helps us examine our ways of wanting, and how God wants to give generously to us.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2019 10:54:30 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Leadership Lessons from Tyndale&#39;s president</itunes:title>
    <title>Leadership Lessons from Tyndale&#39;s president</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Gary Nelson has been president of Tyndale University College &amp; Seminary for 10 years, and just announced his upcoming retirement. He speaks to us about leadership, theological education and how we are Church today in Canada.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Gary Nelson has been president of Tyndale University College &amp; Seminary for 10 years, and just announced his upcoming retirement. He speaks to us about leadership, theological education and how we are Church today in Canada.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 04:24:06 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Who are the Keystone People in your Neighbourhood</itunes:title>
    <title>Who are the Keystone People in your Neighbourhood</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Writer and pastor Preston Pouteaux's Faith Today article walks us through our neighbourhoods and helps us to see the potential for community and impact everywhere.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Writer and pastor Preston Pouteaux&apos;s Faith Today article walks us through our neighbourhoods and helps us to see the potential for community and impact everywhere.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2019 10:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>What does it mean to be &quot;spirit-filled?&quot; An interview with Andrew Gabriel</itunes:title>
    <title>What does it mean to be &quot;spirit-filled?&quot; An interview with Andrew Gabriel</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Andrew Gabriel is the author of a new book on the spirit-filled life and theology professor at Horizon. We dig into what a life in the spirit looks like, and how you can tell if you're living it.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Andrew Gabriel is the author of a new book on the spirit-filled life and theology professor at Horizon. We dig into what a life in the spirit looks like, and how you can tell if you&apos;re living it.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 17:52:11 -0500</pubDate>
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    <title>What is it like to be a pastor&#39;s wife? A look at the challenges and the beauty of this unique life.</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Flowers for the Pastor’s Wife is an online community created by and for pastors’ wives in rural and small-town North America. Wendy McCready is the assistant administrator for the ministry and its Canadian head. She joins us from Alma, Ontario, to talk about the ministry and what it’s all about. Including tackling the age-old question: Can pastor's wives really be friends with people in their congregations?]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Flowers for the Pastor’s Wife is an online community created by and for pastors’ wives in rural and small-town North America. Wendy McCready is the assistant administrator for the ministry and its Canadian head. She joins us from Alma, Ontario, to talk about the ministry and what it’s all about. Including tackling the age-old question: Can pastor&apos;s wives really be friends with people in their congregations?]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:52:13 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How Christians use social media</itunes:title>
    <title>How Christians use social media</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Nicholas Greco is Associate Professor of Communications &amp; Media at Providence Theological Seminary in Otterburne, Manitoba. He is tweeting his way through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, among other very interesting projects.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Dr. Nicholas Greco is Associate Professor of Communications &amp; Media at Providence Theological Seminary in Otterburne, Manitoba. He is tweeting his way through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, among other very interesting projects.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:39:35 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Evangelical Church in Vietnam: Beauty and resilience</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[WEA Global Ambassador Brian Stiller visits Vietnam and reflects on the state of the Church in this beautiful country.Read this and more at:  https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/dispatchesAromas from open kitchens scent the night air as I walk the narrow streets of old Hanoi. It’s time for evening dinner: Sidewalk restaurants filled with children and adults spill out their happy chatter, all busy with eating in one of my favourite places in the world.Anthony Bourdain, the recently deceased go...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[WEA Global Ambassador Brian Stiller visits Vietnam and reflects on the state of the Church in this beautiful country.Read this and more at:  https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/dispatchesAromas from open kitchens scent the night air as I walk the narrow streets of old Hanoi. It’s time for evening dinner: Sidewalk restaurants filled with children and adults spill out their happy chatter, all busy with eating in one of my favourite places in the world.Anthony Bourdain, the recently deceased gourmet globe trotter for CNN, named Vietnam as among his most loved countries: “The food, culture, landscape and smells—they’re all inseparable.” In his 2016 series the camera catches him on a low seat in a noodle restaurant, just off the street, not only inquiring about spices and noodles, but life. His pictures crossed my mind as I strolled that evening.Vietnam also carries with it other memories: bombers dropping their destructive ordnances on unsuspecting villagers and soldiers creeping through jungles. Those wasted years are powerfully captured by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick in their recent 10-part series chronicling the Vietnam War.Their pictures and interviews remind us of a fiercely patriotic Vietnamese people who faced down the impositions of France and the USA, whose involvement was fueled by the West’s belief in the “domino theory,” a view that posited that if Communism took over Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, then Myanmar and Thailand would fall, followed by the rest of southeast Asia.These borders frame my understanding of the evangelical church in Vietnam.- It’s still north and south- The evangelical church was planted 100 years ago- The 1988 Revival- Jesus among the Hmong- Government laws in managing religion- The resilience of the churchesBrian C. StillerGlobal Ambassador, The World Evangelical AllianceAugust 2018]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[WEA Global Ambassador Brian Stiller visits Vietnam and reflects on the state of the Church in this beautiful country.Read this and more at:  https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/dispatchesAromas from open kitchens scent the night air as I walk the narrow streets of old Hanoi. It’s time for evening dinner: Sidewalk restaurants filled with children and adults spill out their happy chatter, all busy with eating in one of my favourite places in the world.Anthony Bourdain, the recently deceased gourmet globe trotter for CNN, named Vietnam as among his most loved countries: “The food, culture, landscape and smells—they’re all inseparable.” In his 2016 series the camera catches him on a low seat in a noodle restaurant, just off the street, not only inquiring about spices and noodles, but life. His pictures crossed my mind as I strolled that evening.Vietnam also carries with it other memories: bombers dropping their destructive ordnances on unsuspecting villagers and soldiers creeping through jungles. Those wasted years are powerfully captured by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick in their recent 10-part series chronicling the Vietnam War.Their pictures and interviews remind us of a fiercely patriotic Vietnamese people who faced down the impositions of France and the USA, whose involvement was fueled by the West’s belief in the “domino theory,” a view that posited that if Communism took over Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, then Myanmar and Thailand would fall, followed by the rest of southeast Asia.These borders frame my understanding of the evangelical church in Vietnam.- It’s still north and south- The evangelical church was planted 100 years ago- The 1988 Revival- Jesus among the Hmong- Government laws in managing religion- The resilience of the churchesBrian C. StillerGlobal Ambassador, The World Evangelical AllianceAugust 2018]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[Rev. Graham Singh is reimagining what it means to be a downtown church in today&apos;s Canada. It has to do with space-sharing, innovation and, yes, good business.]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Is distracting technology damaging our capacity for concentration and contemplation?</itunes:title>
    <title>Is distracting technology damaging our capacity for concentration and contemplation?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Modern devices and ancient disciplines:  Are our devices shaping us in destructive ways? How is our spiritual life impacted by tech overload? This Faith Today article takes us inside these big, big questions.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>How churches can walk with those suffering and hurting</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Churches are well-positioned to be spiritual first responders to community tragedies. Merle Doherty, manager of the Rapid Response Team of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada, shares how we can do that well, even as individual Christians and friends.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Churches are well-positioned to be spiritual first responders to community tragedies. Merle Doherty, manager of the Rapid Response Team of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada, shares how we can do that well, even as individual Christians and friends.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 09:42:11 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>2018 EFC Annual Report (6 Min.)</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada presents:The 2018 EFC Year in ReviewTRANSCRIPTDavid Guretzki: What a year it's been we're so grateful for all the support from you our affiliates donors and friends. It's been a year of challenges new initiatives and changing times but through it all we've appreciated the abundance of prayer and financial backing for what we do...Be encouraged, God is on the move. Bruce Clemenger: Part of the role the EFC is to engage inCanadian courts on a variety of issu...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada presents:The 2018 EFC Year in ReviewTRANSCRIPTDavid Guretzki: What a year it&apos;s been we&apos;re so grateful for all the support from you our affiliates donors and friends. It&apos;s been a year of challenges new initiatives and changing times but through it all we&apos;ve appreciated the abundance of prayer and financial backing for what we do...Be encouraged, God is on the move. Bruce Clemenger: Part of the role the EFC is to engage inCanadian courts on a variety of issues where we seek to bring the application of biblical principles to contemporary issues before the courts. That includes religious freedom and this spring we had two decisions coming to the Supreme Court on on the issue of religious freedom. https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/ReligiousFreedomCanadaJulia Beazley: Every week we track new developments in government bills and policies and consultations and in the range of issues we engage in. Inall of this, we seek to bring biblical principles to bear on current issues often this means making a written submission or appearing before a parliamentary or Senate committee or contacting and meeting with MPs or Senators. So this fall, we appeared before the Justice Committee on Bill C-75. https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Resources/Government/Bill-C-75-(2018)-On-human-trafficking,-obstructinKaren Stiller:...we&apos;ve just celebrated our one-year anniversary of the EFC podcast we&apos;re using that medium to interview people to tell stories about Canadian evangelicals and the issues that impact us all. So if you haven&apos;t listened to the podcast yet please go check it out we think you&apos;ll enjoy it. https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/PodcastsJoel Gordon:Last year, Love Is Moving increased EFC&apos;s engagement with youth and young adults through community generated content. This year, we also launched a leader section in the magazine called the flip side and this part of the magazine is designed for youth leaders so that they can be encouraged and provide a place for them to share their stories and their best practices with each other. https://loveismoving.ca/Aileen Van Ginkel:It&apos;s been a busy year for networking and collaboration. Twice wegathered denominational staff who are equipping congregations to engage in indigenous relations in their communities. We also recognize that language can be a barrier to collaboration we gathered about thirty-five people to talk about our common calling and the languages mission. https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/collaborationRick Hiemstra:I&apos;m at the University of Ottawa which is just a few minutes walk from the EFC&apos;s Ottawa office which is a perfect place to talk to you about our new renegotiating Faith Research looking at the transition of young adults from high school to the next phase in life we did this partnership with power to change students InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Truth Matters Ministries, Youth for Christ and of course The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. We&apos;ve been busy this year finishing up research with surveys and of course the release of our renegotiating faith report in July. https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Articles/July-2018/Youth-transition-research-now-availableBruce Clemenger:As you can see it&apos;s been a full year at The EvangelicalFellowship in Canada. We thank you for your prayers and for your support as together we unite Evangelicals to bless Canada in the name of Jesus. https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada presents:The 2018 EFC Year in ReviewTRANSCRIPTDavid Guretzki: What a year it&apos;s been we&apos;re so grateful for all the support from you our affiliates donors and friends. It&apos;s been a year of challenges new initiatives and changing times but through it all we&apos;ve appreciated the abundance of prayer and financial backing for what we do...Be encouraged, God is on the move. Bruce Clemenger: Part of the role the EFC is to engage inCanadian courts on a variety of issues where we seek to bring the application of biblical principles to contemporary issues before the courts. That includes religious freedom and this spring we had two decisions coming to the Supreme Court on on the issue of religious freedom. https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/ReligiousFreedomCanadaJulia Beazley: Every week we track new developments in government bills and policies and consultations and in the range of issues we engage in. Inall of this, we seek to bring biblical principles to bear on current issues often this means making a written submission or appearing before a parliamentary or Senate committee or contacting and meeting with MPs or Senators. So this fall, we appeared before the Justice Committee on Bill C-75. https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Resources/Government/Bill-C-75-(2018)-On-human-trafficking,-obstructinKaren Stiller:...we&apos;ve just celebrated our one-year anniversary of the EFC podcast we&apos;re using that medium to interview people to tell stories about Canadian evangelicals and the issues that impact us all. So if you haven&apos;t listened to the podcast yet please go check it out we think you&apos;ll enjoy it. https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/PodcastsJoel Gordon:Last year, Love Is Moving increased EFC&apos;s engagement with youth and young adults through community generated content. This year, we also launched a leader section in the magazine called the flip side and this part of the magazine is designed for youth leaders so that they can be encouraged and provide a place for them to share their stories and their best practices with each other. https://loveismoving.ca/Aileen Van Ginkel:It&apos;s been a busy year for networking and collaboration. Twice wegathered denominational staff who are equipping congregations to engage in indigenous relations in their communities. We also recognize that language can be a barrier to collaboration we gathered about thirty-five people to talk about our common calling and the languages mission. https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/collaborationRick Hiemstra:I&apos;m at the University of Ottawa which is just a few minutes walk from the EFC&apos;s Ottawa office which is a perfect place to talk to you about our new renegotiating Faith Research looking at the transition of young adults from high school to the next phase in life we did this partnership with power to change students InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Truth Matters Ministries, Youth for Christ and of course The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. We&apos;ve been busy this year finishing up research with surveys and of course the release of our renegotiating faith report in July. https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Articles/July-2018/Youth-transition-research-now-availableBruce Clemenger:As you can see it&apos;s been a full year at The EvangelicalFellowship in Canada. We thank you for your prayers and for your support as together we unite Evangelicals to bless Canada in the name of Jesus. https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>African Children Singing Us Into Pentecost</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[There is nothing like a children’s choir to warm the heart. It was the day before Pentecost Sunday and the last day of a conference of African Pentecostals and Charismatics. A choir of South African children, bodies moving in rhythm to a Zulu tune, reminded us of the remarkable stories of unforeseen growth in the church of Africa.Read the article and more at:   https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Dispatches-from-Brian-Stiller/July-2018/African-children-singing-us-into-Pentecos...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[There is nothing like a children’s choir to warm the heart. It was the day before Pentecost Sunday and the last day of a conference of African Pentecostals and Charismatics. A choir of South African children, bodies moving in rhythm to a Zulu tune, reminded us of the remarkable stories of unforeseen growth in the church of Africa.Read the article and more at:   https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Dispatches-from-Brian-Stiller/July-2018/African-children-singing-us-into-PentecostBrian C. StillerGlobal Ambassador, The World Evangelical AllianceJuly 2018]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[There is nothing like a children’s choir to warm the heart. It was the day before Pentecost Sunday and the last day of a conference of African Pentecostals and Charismatics. A choir of South African children, bodies moving in rhythm to a Zulu tune, reminded us of the remarkable stories of unforeseen growth in the church of Africa.Read the article and more at:   https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Dispatches-from-Brian-Stiller/July-2018/African-children-singing-us-into-PentecostBrian C. StillerGlobal Ambassador, The World Evangelical AllianceJuly 2018]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:35 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How churches can protect the vulnerable and themselves</itunes:title>
    <title>How churches can protect the vulnerable and themselves</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are all alarmed at the stories of harassment and abuse that happen in our churches. Melodie Bissell is executive director of Plan to Protect, the screening and protection program used by almost half of Canadian churches. She shares her insights into abuse in churches, who it hurts and how we can protect the vulnerable, including our pastors.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[We are all alarmed at the stories of harassment and abuse that happen in our churches. Melodie Bissell is executive director of Plan to Protect, the screening and protection program used by almost half of Canadian churches. She shares her insights into abuse in churches, who it hurts and how we can protect the vulnerable, including our pastors.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[We are all alarmed at the stories of harassment and abuse that happen in our churches. Melodie Bissell is executive director of Plan to Protect, the screening and protection program used by almost half of Canadian churches. She shares her insights into abuse in churches, who it hurts and how we can protect the vulnerable, including our pastors.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Are you in a flourishing church? How do you know when you&#39;ve found one?</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Joel Thiessen studies religion and culture in Canada. He is Professor of Sociology &amp; Director of Flourishing Congregations Institute at Ambrose University in Calgary. Joel joins us in this podcast for a conversation about what exactly makes a church flourish. And what does that mean anyway? Especially in today’s Canada when so many churches are struggling to stay alive.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Dr. Joel Thiessen studies religion and culture in Canada. He is Professor of Sociology &amp; Director of Flourishing Congregations Institute at Ambrose University in Calgary. Joel joins us in this podcast for a conversation about what exactly makes a church flourish. And what does that mean anyway? Especially in today’s Canada when so many churches are struggling to stay alive.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Dr. Joel Thiessen studies religion and culture in Canada. He is Professor of Sociology &amp; Director of Flourishing Congregations Institute at Ambrose University in Calgary. Joel joins us in this podcast for a conversation about what exactly makes a church flourish. And what does that mean anyway? Especially in today’s Canada when so many churches are struggling to stay alive.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Six Takeaways from The Future of Evangelicalism in America</itunes:title>
    <title>Six Takeaways from The Future of Evangelicalism in America</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Read the entire article at:  https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Dispatches-from-Brian-Stiller/May-2018/Six-Takeaways-from-The-Future-of-Evangelicalism-inAt an April 2018 meeting near Chicago, fifty Evangelical leaders of various ministries, ethnicities and churches explored the theme: The Future of Evangelicalism in America. The conveners making no claim to represent a full round of Evangelical views and with no pretense of attempting to arrive at solutions, were courageous a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Read the entire article at:  https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Dispatches-from-Brian-Stiller/May-2018/Six-Takeaways-from-The-Future-of-Evangelicalism-inAt an April 2018 meeting near Chicago, fifty Evangelical leaders of various ministries, ethnicities and churches explored the theme: The Future of Evangelicalism in America. The conveners making no claim to represent a full round of Evangelical views and with no pretense of attempting to arrive at solutions, were courageous and ambitious, even though it was evident that (at best) this was just the beginning of a conversation. While some points might well serve Evangelicals in other parts of the world, this was America’s turn. At this point in Christian history, American Evangelicals are caught in a situation of their own making. Here are my takeaways.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Read the entire article at:  https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Dispatches-from-Brian-Stiller/May-2018/Six-Takeaways-from-The-Future-of-Evangelicalism-inAt an April 2018 meeting near Chicago, fifty Evangelical leaders of various ministries, ethnicities and churches explored the theme: The Future of Evangelicalism in America. The conveners making no claim to represent a full round of Evangelical views and with no pretense of attempting to arrive at solutions, were courageous and ambitious, even though it was evident that (at best) this was just the beginning of a conversation. While some points might well serve Evangelicals in other parts of the world, this was America’s turn. At this point in Christian history, American Evangelicals are caught in a situation of their own making. Here are my takeaways.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Let The Sermon Be Interrupted: A new approach to reconciliation</itunes:title>
    <title>Let The Sermon Be Interrupted: A new approach to reconciliation</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Author and pastor Mark Buchanan walks us through his own journey with reconcilation in Canada and encourages churches and Christians to fully embrace a new way of relating between First Nation and Settler Christians.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Author and pastor Mark Buchanan walks us through his own journey with reconcilation in Canada and encourages churches and Christians to fully embrace a new way of relating between First Nation and Settler Christians.]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>What do we do when people leave the faith?</itunes:title>
    <title>What do we do when people leave the faith?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Author and professor Paul Chamberlain discusses why people leave the faith and how we can best respond to their arguments against Christianity in this interview with Karen Stiller.]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[“We must continually ask ourselves as we invest time, money, resources and energy into helping those in poverty: Are we doing so strategically?” That question is at the heart of a new book called “Strategic Compassion: Reuniting the good news and good works in the fight against poverty” by Barry Slauenwhite, president of Compassion Canada. In this interview with Karen Stiller, Slauenwhite defines poverty in a way you might not expect and challenges the Canadian Church to truly respond in a ho...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>How to Grow: Applying the Gospel to all of your life</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Author and pastor Darryl Dash shares with us the three core areas every Christian should be engaged with in order to grow, and the simple techniques that can help us all in our spiritual lives.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Author and pastor Max Lucado speaks to us about his latest book, Unshakable Hope: Building our Lives on the Promises of God. We go deep on his writing process and his unusual decision to speak out with concern about Donald Trump.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 15:12:03 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Prayer: A problem of persistence</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does Jesus mean when he tells us to be persistent in prayer. In this podcast, writer Carolyn Arends shares her own struggles with this question, and how she is resolving it.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:12:18 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How to create a rule of life</itunes:title>
    <title>How to create a rule of life</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A rule of life is an ancient spiritual tradition that helps Christians map out a pathway to greater devotion. In this Faith Today article, writer and pastor Darryl Dash leads us through the process of creating our own.Read this and more at:  http://www.faithtoday.ca/20170304]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[A rule of life is an ancient spiritual tradition that helps Christians map out a pathway to greater devotion. In this Faith Today article, writer and pastor Darryl Dash leads us through the process of creating our own.Read this and more at:  http://www.faithtoday.ca/20170304]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:06:35 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Afraid to die: When the devout experience intense fear at the end of life</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Doug Koop is a spiritual health practitioner at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. He’s also a writer. Both of those vocations came together in a Faith Today magazine article about devout Christian people who experience an unexpected amount of fear or anxiety as they near death.  We spoke to him about his research and his experiences with this reality.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 14:27:51 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Renegotiating Faith: An interview with Rick Hiemstra about the youth and faith research</itunes:title>
    <title>Renegotiating Faith: An interview with Rick Hiemstra about the youth and faith research</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Renegotiating Faith: The Delay in Young Adult Identity Formation and What It Means for the Church in Canada, is a new body of research investigating the transition time when many Canadian youth leave the church. The research also provides simple strategies for how faith communities can help youth maintain a vital faith identity. In this podcast, Karen Stiller interviews head researcher Rick Hiemstra about what the research revealed, and what parents and churches can learn.To download the repo...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>So much for Secular Canada allowing diversity</itunes:title>
    <title>So much for Secular Canada allowing diversity</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dispatches from the Global VillageBy: Brian Stiller.Read the blog at:  https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Dispatches-from-Brian-Stiller/August-2018/So-much-for-Secular-Canada-allowing-diversityTrinity Western University, a Canadian liberal arts university, planned to open a law school as part of its vision to prepare Christians to serve in public and civic life. It wasn’t long before their plan triggered the ire of provincial law societies.  In the end, this case ended up bef...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Dispatches from the Global VillageBy: Brian Stiller.Read the blog at:  https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Dispatches-from-Brian-Stiller/August-2018/So-much-for-Secular-Canada-allowing-diversityTrinity Western University, a Canadian liberal arts university, planned to open a law school as part of its vision to prepare Christians to serve in public and civic life. It wasn’t long before their plan triggered the ire of provincial law societies.  In the end, this case ended up before the Supreme Court of Canada which ruled that provincial law societies could refuse to admit TWU law grads from practising law. Their ruling was based on their objection to the university’s community covenant: it requires students to agree to abstain from “sexual intimacy that violates the sacredness of marriage between a man and woman.”Why does this matter to Christians inside and outside of Canada?First, it shows how a country’s top court can render a verdict in favor of human rights, biased against religious freedom. When the two ideas butt heads, religious freedom is the loser.Second, it makes short shrift of the model that within a diverse society a plurality of ideas and beliefs can exist together. Third, it keeps faith from being public.Fourth, it assumes that Christian standards and beliefs for an institution are not essential to its identity, self-definition nor existence, but a preference.Fifth, the decision is based on what the justices determined are “values,” neither defined nor included in the Charter: here they become what the court deems is implied.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Dispatches from the Global VillageBy: Brian Stiller.Read the blog at:  https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Dispatches-from-Brian-Stiller/August-2018/So-much-for-Secular-Canada-allowing-diversityTrinity Western University, a Canadian liberal arts university, planned to open a law school as part of its vision to prepare Christians to serve in public and civic life. It wasn’t long before their plan triggered the ire of provincial law societies.  In the end, this case ended up before the Supreme Court of Canada which ruled that provincial law societies could refuse to admit TWU law grads from practising law. Their ruling was based on their objection to the university’s community covenant: it requires students to agree to abstain from “sexual intimacy that violates the sacredness of marriage between a man and woman.”Why does this matter to Christians inside and outside of Canada?First, it shows how a country’s top court can render a verdict in favor of human rights, biased against religious freedom. When the two ideas butt heads, religious freedom is the loser.Second, it makes short shrift of the model that within a diverse society a plurality of ideas and beliefs can exist together. Third, it keeps faith from being public.Fourth, it assumes that Christian standards and beliefs for an institution are not essential to its identity, self-definition nor existence, but a preference.Fifth, the decision is based on what the justices determined are “values,” neither defined nor included in the Charter: here they become what the court deems is implied.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>When sexual misconduct hits the Church</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[David Martin is executive minister of the Mennonite Church Eastern Canada and is an expert in dealing with issues of sexual misconduct within the Church. In this podcast, we explore the devastation wrought by this kind of transgression in the Church, the bare minimum protections required and how healing can best happen.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[David Martin is executive minister of the Mennonite Church Eastern Canada and is an expert in dealing with issues of sexual misconduct within the Church. In this podcast, we explore the devastation wrought by this kind of transgression in the Church, the bare minimum protections required and how healing can best happen.]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Trinity Western&#39;s Controversial Community Covenant - An interview with TWU President Bob Kuhn</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Trinity Western University's decision to change the requirement for students to sign a community covenant was welcomed by some and met with dismay by others. TWU President Bob Kuhn joins us on the EFC podcast to explain why TWU made this decision, whether a law school is still in the works and what message he has for people wondering why TWU engaged in its legal battle, only to eventually change its requirement for students to sign the controversial community covenant.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Trinity Western University&apos;s decision to change the requirement for students to sign a community covenant was welcomed by some and met with dismay by others. TWU President Bob Kuhn joins us on the EFC podcast to explain why TWU made this decision, whether a law school is still in the works and what message he has for people wondering why TWU engaged in its legal battle, only to eventually change its requirement for students to sign the controversial community covenant.]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Faith and Vocation: An Interview with Regent College professor and author Steve Garber</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Steven Garber is Professor of Marketplace Theology and Leadership at Regent College. Garber is an award-winning author and teacher who has spoken widely on the nexus of faith, vocation, and culture. He is author of the popular book Visions of Vocation and spoke with Karen Stiller in Vancouver about how what we do mixes together with our faith.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Steven Garber is Professor of Marketplace Theology and Leadership at Regent College. Garber is an award-winning author and teacher who has spoken widely on the nexus of faith, vocation, and culture. He is author of the popular book Visions of Vocation and spoke with Karen Stiller in Vancouver about how what we do mixes together with our faith.]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Interview with Jeff Greenman is President and Professor of Theology and Ethics at Regent College. He has led the college through the challenging times faced by every North American school of theological education. He met with Karen Stiller in Vancouver to talk about some of those challenges, the changing face of the church in Canada and what we can learn from the Church in the Majority World.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is the significance of the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision (June 15, 2018) on the proposed law school at Trinity Western University? How does it impact religious freedom and the future of education in Christian schools in Canada? Our expert guests opened by sharing their thoughts, and then we fielded viewer questions.Guests:- Bruce Clemenger (EFC president)- Albertos Polizogopoulos (legal co-counsel)- Justin Cooper (Christian Higher Education Canada)Host:- Karen Stiller (EFC Senior Ed...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 09:00:14 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Canadian Missions Research Forum dug deep into how Canadian Christians do mission trips, and turned up some surprising finds, including who really benefits from short term trips. This podcast originally appeared as a Faith Today magazine article.Read it and more at: http://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/20170304?pg=40#pg40]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[The Canadian Missions Research Forum dug deep into how Canadian Christians do mission trips, and turned up some surprising finds, including who really benefits from short term trips. This podcast originally appeared as a Faith Today magazine article.Read it and more at: http://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/20170304?pg=40#pg40]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Earl Phillips, director of TWU's hotly contested law school offers an early response to the June 15 Supreme Court of Canada decision. "We know who we serve. We can trust in God," says Phillips]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 13:06:06 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Ugly Truth About Human Trafficking In Canada</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Paul Boge is author of the newly released book "The Truth About Human Trafficking in Canada." He takes readers behind the scenes of human trafficking in Canada, dispels myths and sheds light on the realities of the Canadian sex trade.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Paul Boge is author of the newly released book &quot;The Truth About Human Trafficking in Canada.&quot; He takes readers behind the scenes of human trafficking in Canada, dispels myths and sheds light on the realities of the Canadian sex trade.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2018 02:55:27 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Did We Find Peace in Assisi</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dispatches from Brian Stiller:  Did We Find Peace in Assisi?Peace is hard to come by. Ask John Kerry and his Russian equivalent Sergei Lavrov in their intermittent successes at finding a Syrian cease-fire.In the 20th century 231 million died in wars and conflicts.  Even so Stewart Pinker (Harvard) said five years ago, “we may be living in the most peaceful era in our species’ existence,” followed by Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, one year later, that today our world...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Dispatches from Brian Stiller:  Did We Find Peace in Assisi?Peace is hard to come by. Ask John Kerry and his Russian equivalent Sergei Lavrov in their intermittent successes at finding a Syrian cease-fire.In the 20th century 231 million died in wars and conflicts.  Even so Stewart Pinker (Harvard) said five years ago, “we may be living in the most peaceful era in our species’ existence,” followed by Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, one year later, that today our world is “more dangerous than it has ever been.” Pinker makes his assertion based on the percentage of killings to world population, Dempsey on actual numbers killed...Read the entire article and more at:https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Dispatches-from-Brian-Stiller/September-2016/Did-We-Find-Peace-in-Assisi]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 11:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This year's March for Life in Ottawa was met with loud counter-protests, but thousands of marchers made their way through Ottawa's downtown core nonetheless. Here are several voices from that March, including Angelina Steenstra, National Coordinator of Silent No More]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[This year&apos;s March for Life in Ottawa was met with loud counter-protests, but thousands of marchers made their way through Ottawa&apos;s downtown core nonetheless. Here are several voices from that March, including Angelina Steenstra, National Coordinator of Silent No More]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>When is a Heresy a Cult?</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dispatches from the Global VillageBy Brian StillerSpiritual movements produce bizarre and often cult-like offshoots. Nowhere is this truer than in Brazil.The explosion of Christian faith in Latin America, and indeed in the world, occurs in an environment where ideas framed by hope, accelerate popularity of some giving influence to self-proclaimed prophets.The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God is now a world phenomenon. Beginning in the 1970s, its founder Edir Macedo had come to Christian...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Dispatches from the Global VillageBy Brian StillerSpiritual movements produce bizarre and often cult-like offshoots. Nowhere is this truer than in Brazil.The explosion of Christian faith in Latin America, and indeed in the world, occurs in an environment where ideas framed by hope, accelerate popularity of some giving influence to self-proclaimed prophets.The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God is now a world phenomenon. Beginning in the 1970s, its founder Edir Macedo had come to Christian faith in the Igreja Cristã de Nova Vida a Brazilian Pentecostal church pastored by a Canadian, Robert McAlister, of the famous pioneering Canadian family of the early 20th century. Macedo broke away from McAlister and today claims churches in 200 countries with millions of members...Read this and more at:https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Dispatches-from-Brian-Stiller/June-2016/When-is-a-Heresy-a-Cult]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Dispatches from the Global VillageBy Brian StillerSpiritual movements produce bizarre and often cult-like offshoots. Nowhere is this truer than in Brazil.The explosion of Christian faith in Latin America, and indeed in the world, occurs in an environment where ideas framed by hope, accelerate popularity of some giving influence to self-proclaimed prophets.The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God is now a world phenomenon. Beginning in the 1970s, its founder Edir Macedo had come to Christian faith in the Igreja Cristã de Nova Vida a Brazilian Pentecostal church pastored by a Canadian, Robert McAlister, of the famous pioneering Canadian family of the early 20th century. Macedo broke away from McAlister and today claims churches in 200 countries with millions of members...Read this and more at:https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Dispatches-from-Brian-Stiller/June-2016/When-is-a-Heresy-a-Cult]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2018 20:54:38 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Ministry in Canada’s Poorest Postal Code</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[By Julia CheungFaith Today visits Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside to understand what it is like to minister in this hard, hard place.Read this article and more at:http://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/20150910?pg=42#pg42]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[By Julia CheungFaith Today visits Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside to understand what it is like to minister in this hard, hard place.Read this article and more at:http://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/20150910?pg=42#pg42]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[By Julia CheungFaith Today visits Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside to understand what it is like to minister in this hard, hard place.Read this article and more at:http://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/20150910?pg=42#pg42]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2018 20:46:15 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Interacting With Other World Religions</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Interview with Mathew P JohnMathew P John is the creator of an online course called Mosaic. He explains why it's important to understand other religions when we share our faith.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Interview with Mathew P JohnMathew P John is the creator of an online course called Mosaic. He explains why it&apos;s important to understand other religions when we share our faith.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2018 14:02:13 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>What Churches Are Learning From Refugees</itunes:title>
    <title>What Churches Are Learning From Refugees</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[BY MEAGAN GILLMOREThousands of Canadian churches responded to the plight of Syrian refugees by becoming private sponsors for the first time. Here are three stories.Read this article and more at:http://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/20160910?pg=46#pg46]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[BY MEAGAN GILLMOREThousands of Canadian churches responded to the plight of Syrian refugees by becoming private sponsors for the first time. Here are three stories.Read this article and more at:http://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/20160910?pg=46#pg46]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2018 11:46:54 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Trading in picture-perfect faith for authentic experience with JesusBY REBECCA GREGOIRE LINDENBACHPatrick grew up in the perfect Christian family. His dad was on the elders’ board, his mom ran all the fundraisers, and the kids volunteered to help with summer camp community programs. They led small groups in their home, sent their children to youth conferences and did family devotions together at dinner.When Patrick went off to university, he got involved in drinking, drugs, sex and even vanda...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[An interview with Dave Wells, general superintendent of The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC). He is also a sports chaplain, and served as Canadian chaplain for the Olympic Games for multiple years, most recently in 2016, the Pan Am Games and the Commonwealth Games where he joined us by Skype from Australia’s Gold Coast. Dave spoke with us about the Humboldt Hockey tragedy, the nature of chaplaincy work in times like this, and how faith and the Church can help in times of tragedy.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Politics and Faith: An interview with Preston Manning</itunes:title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2018 13:07:45 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Don&#39;t Turn From Suffering</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What we learn as we walk with people in distress.By: Doug KoopA big part of my job as a spiritual health practitioner is to stay attuned to the suffering.Every day I encounter patients and family members enduring multiple types of personal distress – physical, emotional, spiritual. People who require hospital care almost inevitably find themselves struggling to come to terms with any of a variety of uncomfortable realities.In a word, they suffer.Read the article and more at:  http://digital.f...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[What we learn as we walk with people in distress.By: Doug KoopA big part of my job as a spiritual health practitioner is to stay attuned to the suffering.Every day I encounter patients and family members enduring multiple types of personal distress – physical, emotional, spiritual. People who require hospital care almost inevitably find themselves struggling to come to terms with any of a variety of uncomfortable realities.In a word, they suffer.Read the article and more at:  http://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/20160910?pg=30#pg30]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[What we learn as we walk with people in distress.By: Doug KoopA big part of my job as a spiritual health practitioner is to stay attuned to the suffering.Every day I encounter patients and family members enduring multiple types of personal distress – physical, emotional, spiritual. People who require hospital care almost inevitably find themselves struggling to come to terms with any of a variety of uncomfortable realities.In a word, they suffer.Read the article and more at:  http://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/20160910?pg=30#pg30]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2018 22:53:58 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Brazil is huge. A population of two hundred million live in a land mass slightly smaller than the United States or China. It’s Amazon basin, over seven million square kilometers is rich in unexplored terrain, home to more than a third of known species, expansive as “lungs” of the globe, its seeming endless river winds its way from the mountains of Peru, some 6,992 kilometers to the Atlantic Ocean.A country of over one hundred and fifty languages among 450 tribes, this country gives up stories...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2018 13:09:58 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[An interview with Janet Warren, president of the Canadian Scientific and Christian Affiliation]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2018 15:16:02 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How To Create A Great Food Ministry (Panel Discussion)</itunes:title>
    <title>How To Create A Great Food Ministry (Panel Discussion)</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Food is central in scripture, community and restorationHow can churches do food ministry well? Lots of churches provide community dinners, but how can we do that better? We speak with experts on this topic, featured in "The Healing Plate," the Mar / Apr cover story in Faith Today magazine. Jenn Arnold, founder of 541 Eatery in Hamilton; Kristine O'Brien, Minister at Trafalgar Presbyterian in Oakville, Ont .; and Amy MacLachlan, 541 volunteer and Faith Today writer.Read the Faith Today cover s...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Food is central in scripture, community and restorationHow can churches do food ministry well? Lots of churches provide community dinners, but how can we do that better? We speak with experts on this topic, featured in &quot;The Healing Plate,&quot; the Mar / Apr cover story in Faith Today magazine. Jenn Arnold, founder of 541 Eatery in Hamilton; Kristine O&apos;Brien, Minister at Trafalgar Presbyterian in Oakville, Ont .; and Amy MacLachlan, 541 volunteer and Faith Today writer.Read the Faith Today cover story The Healing Plate at: http://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/20180304/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=2&amp;folio=32#pg32Originally a webinar at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvxjBMSbxUg]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2018 16:01:06 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Growing Your Spiritual Life As A Couple</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[It doesn’t need to be only long prayers and joint Bible study.By: Sheila Wray GregoireRead this article and more at: http://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/20170102?pg=36#pg36]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[It doesn’t need to be only long prayers and joint Bible study.By: Sheila Wray GregoireRead this article and more at: http://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/20170102?pg=36#pg36]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:31:37 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How Fort Langley Evangelical Free Church Is Coping With Canada Summer Jobs Grant Situation</itunes:title>
    <title>How Fort Langley Evangelical Free Church Is Coping With Canada Summer Jobs Grant Situation</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Interview with Emily ReesorRead more at:https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Articles/March-2018/How-Fort-Langley-Evangelical-Free-Church-is-coping]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:02:20 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Canada Summer Jobs grant controversy: Calvary Temple, How a maritime church is pushing back</itunes:title>
    <title>Canada Summer Jobs grant controversy: Calvary Temple, How a maritime church is pushing back</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Calvary Temple, How a maritime church is pushing back.Interview with Chad NickersonRead more at:https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Articles/March-2018/How-a-Maritime-church-is-pushing-back-on-Canada-Su]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2018 12:58:55 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How We Order our Hearts</itunes:title>
    <title>How We Order our Hearts</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The trouble with do-it-yourself transformation.By: Carolyn ArendsFaith Today magazine column: Go with God]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>How the Toronto City Mission is persevering in the Canada Summer Jobs grant situation</itunes:title>
    <title>How the Toronto City Mission is persevering in the Canada Summer Jobs grant situation</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dave Addison, executive director of Toronto City Mission discusses how the Canada Summer Jobs grant situation has impacted their ministry, and what they will do next.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sid Koop discussed state of youth in Canada today.Youth Adult Transition Researchhttps://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/YATR]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Remembering Billy Graham</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fred Weiss Executive director of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada and Samaritan’s Purse Canada reflects on the amazing legacy of the beloved evangelist]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Fred Weiss Executive director of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada and Samaritan’s Purse Canada reflects on the amazing legacy of the beloved evangelist]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Grace In Vietnam</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA["...In my travels, I look for footprints of the Spirit. Vietnam is a country of tragedy, ingenuity and beauty. These past 100 years, as the Spirit birthed a people of God, through horrors of war and still living under Marxist rule, theirs is an apostolic story. In this country of mysterious contradictions, there is a groundswell of faith.  It is not always pretty and petty conflicts abound.  Yet they are offset by martyrdom and fearless faith, bridging a divided world by wisdom, grace and the...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 13:56:20 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>One Church Responds To Canada Summer Job Grant Controversy</itunes:title>
    <title>One Church Responds To Canada Summer Job Grant Controversy</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pastor Bob Davies from Kanata Baptist Church shares his church's response to the situation]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2018 13:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Unintended Consequences</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dispatches From Brian Stiller - Unintended ConsequencesIn Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell describes a moment in time in which an idea generates such momentum that it moves forward enabled by its own critical mass. As a snowball builds up size and speed, it moves forward under its own steam.I may have just witnessed a tipping point on Jeju Island, South Korea.Read the rest at: https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Dispatches-from-Brian-Stiller/October-2016/Unintended-Consequences]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2018 11:19:16 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The beauty and challenge of youth ministry today with Geri Rodman</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Geri Rodman has led InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for the last 17 years. Preparing for retirement, she shares with the EFC Podcast what has kept her focussed over the years and her special admiration for this generation of Canadian youth.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Geri Rodman has led InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for the last 17 years. Preparing for retirement, she shares with the EFC Podcast what has kept her focussed over the years and her special admiration for this generation of Canadian youth.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:50:57 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Why small churches matter: an interview with Ron Johnston of Small Church Connections Canada</itunes:title>
    <title>Why small churches matter: an interview with Ron Johnston of Small Church Connections Canada</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Small church Connections helps small churches across Canada develop a greater sense of their potential so that they become more effective in serving their communities.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Small church Connections helps small churches across Canada develop a greater sense of their potential so that they become more effective in serving their communities.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 10:40:22 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Beekeeping and our churches and neighbourhoods: an interview with author and pastor Preston Pouteaux</itunes:title>
    <title>Beekeeping and our churches and neighbourhoods: an interview with author and pastor Preston Pouteaux</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Preston Pouteaux is pastor of Lake Ridge Community Church, Chestermere Alberta, and part of the Forge Canada National Team and teaches at colleges across the country. His latest book The Bees of Rainbow Falls: Finding Faith, Imagination, and Delight in Your Neighbourhood is an invitation to reorient our imaginations towards our neighbours and our neighbourhoods. Preston spoke to the EFC podcast about his book and how we become more attentive to our neighbourhoods and our neighbours.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2018 11:16:38 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Simple Ways To Nourish Your Spirit With The Arts</itunes:title>
    <title>Simple Ways To Nourish Your Spirit With The Arts</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We need our minds and imaginations to be renewed – disciplined – because of our tendency to reduce the world into more manageable dimensions.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2018 01:56:15 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Artful Discipleship - By Carolyn Arends</itunes:title>
    <title>Artful Discipleship - By Carolyn Arends</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How the arts can help in spiritual formation]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2018 01:37:28 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How one Canadian Church is grappling with reconciliation issues</itunes:title>
    <title>How one Canadian Church is grappling with reconciliation issues</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fall Vancouver pastor and author Ken Shigematsu preached a sermon on reconciliation with First Nations peoples that was honest, painful, inspiring and received an unexpected level of attention. His sermon "Seeking Truth and Reconciliation" is reprinted online at Preaching Today.com (http://www.preachingtoday.com/sermons/sermons/2017/october/seeking-truth-and-reconciliation.html). Ken spoke to us about why reconciliation is so important right now in Canada, and the essential role Canadian...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[This fall Vancouver pastor and author Ken Shigematsu preached a sermon on reconciliation with First Nations peoples that was honest, painful, inspiring and received an unexpected level of attention. His sermon &quot;Seeking Truth and Reconciliation&quot; is reprinted online at Preaching Today.com (http://www.preachingtoday.com/sermons/sermons/2017/october/seeking-truth-and-reconciliation.html). Ken spoke to us about why reconciliation is so important right now in Canada, and the essential role Canadian congregations can play.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2017 12:37:14 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Janet Buckingham directs Trinity Western University’s Laurentian Leadership Centre in Ottawa and is the author of Fighting over God: A Legal and Political History of Religious Freedom in Canada. She is also a lawyer who helped develop the proposal for a law school at Trinity Western and attended both days of the Supreme Court of Canada hearings that happened recently over TWU's law school case. In this podcast, Buckingham shares her impressions of the case and how the hearings went, as well a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Janet Buckingham directs Trinity Western University’s Laurentian Leadership Centre in Ottawa and is the author of Fighting over God: A Legal and Political History of Religious Freedom in Canada. She is also a lawyer who helped develop the proposal for a law school at Trinity Western and attended both days of the Supreme Court of Canada hearings that happened recently over TWU&apos;s law school case. In this podcast, Buckingham shares her impressions of the case and how the hearings went, as well as what the Canadian Christian community can expect in the months to come.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2017 01:50:33 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Andrew Klavan Interviewed By James Beverley</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Andrew Klavan is an award-winning writer, screenwriter and media commentator who has made the improbable conversion from agnostic Jewish intellectual in New York to baptized Christian in California. Faith Today columnist Jim Beverley interviewed him about his coming-to-faith memoir "The Great Good Thing" (Thomas Nelson, 2016) last year. This podcast is a recording of that interview. Read more in the Mar/Apr 2017 issue of Faith Today: http://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/20170304#pg24.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Andrew Klavan is an award-winning writer, screenwriter and media commentator who has made the improbable conversion from agnostic Jewish intellectual in New York to baptized Christian in California. Faith Today columnist Jim Beverley interviewed him about his coming-to-faith memoir &quot;The Great Good Thing&quot; (Thomas Nelson, 2016) last year. This podcast is a recording of that interview. Read more in the Mar/Apr 2017 issue of Faith Today: http://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/20170304#pg24.]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Baroness Caroline Cox is an international humanitarian who works in some of the world’s most difficult places. She spoke to us about her motivation, fears and challenge to us as Christians who care about the world.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[A “round up” conversation on some of the issues the EFC is working on this Fall 2017. We will catch up on the latest information on medical assistance in dying, pornography, religious discrimination, Bill C51, and others. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from Julia Beazley, the EFC’s director of public policy.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ann Voskamp, the wildly successful author of The New York Times bestseller One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, and most recently The Broken Way: A Daring Path Into the Abundant Life talks to Faith Today editor Karen Stiller in a hotel lobby in Toronto to discuss her latest book, how we can all be more honest about our brokenness and why that’s so important.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Ann Voskamp, the wildly successful author of The New York Times bestseller One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, and most recently The Broken Way: A Daring Path Into the Abundant Life talks to Faith Today editor Karen Stiller in a hotel lobby in Toronto to discuss her latest book, how we can all be more honest about our brokenness and why that’s so important.]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Evangelical leaders reflect on the TRC report.  The church has a role to play in truth and reconciliation in Canada. Evangelical leaders responded to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report when it was released.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Evangelical leaders reflect on the TRC report.  The church has a role to play in truth and reconciliation in Canada. Evangelical leaders responded to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report when it was released.]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Faith Today editor Karen Stiller visited Cambodia on a Samaritan’s Purse Water for Kids trip, and reached some conclusions about short term mission trips.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Faith Today editor Karen Stiller visited Cambodia on a Samaritan’s Purse Water for Kids trip, and reached some conclusions about short term mission trips.]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dispatches from Brian StillerA Land In Need of a Rebirth"A century ago, estimates were that 25 percent of Turkey was Christian. Today it is less than 1 percent. John, in his letters of The Revelation wrote to seven cities in this land. In the last hundred years century, the ancient roots of Christian life have not only been cut off but they’ve been torn up."Listen to the podcast or to read the article go to https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Dispatches-from-Brian-Stiller/Octo...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dispatches from Brian StillerAfrican Leaders Taking Hold"Africa, the “dark” continent brought to light by missionary David Livingston, stretches from the Mediterranean in the north to the mixing of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans in the south. Soon to be 1.2 billion, its varied cultures, peoples, religions and economic successes mixed with disasters, is a place of exotic beauty, barren wastelands and many peoples with a loving and inviting disposition."Listen to the podcast or to read the arti...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Dispatches from Brian StillerAfrican Leaders Taking Hold&quot;Africa, the “dark” continent brought to light by missionary David Livingston, stretches from the Mediterranean in the north to the mixing of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans in the south. Soon to be 1.2 billion, its varied cultures, peoples, religions and economic successes mixed with disasters, is a place of exotic beauty, barren wastelands and many peoples with a loving and inviting disposition.&quot;Listen to the podcast or to read the article go to https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Dispatches-from-Brian-Stiller/July-2015/African-Church-Leaders-Taking-HoldFor more dispatches, go to: www.theEFC.ca/Dispatches]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Dispatches from Brian StillerAfrican Leaders Taking Hold&quot;Africa, the “dark” continent brought to light by missionary David Livingston, stretches from the Mediterranean in the north to the mixing of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans in the south. Soon to be 1.2 billion, its varied cultures, peoples, religions and economic successes mixed with disasters, is a place of exotic beauty, barren wastelands and many peoples with a loving and inviting disposition.&quot;Listen to the podcast or to read the article go to https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Dispatches-from-Brian-Stiller/July-2015/African-Church-Leaders-Taking-HoldFor more dispatches, go to: www.theEFC.ca/Dispatches]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dispatches from Brian StillerAn Answer to Why in Africa"He was the first black person I had ever met. I was a Canadian teenager and it was Sunday night church: time for the sermon. A tall, poised black preacher stood and began to speak. He had a deep, South African accent and flowing rhetoric, rich in vocabulary. I had never heard such preaching. It was evangelist Nicholas Bhengu from South Africa.."For more dispatches, go to: www.theEFC.ca/Dispatches]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Dispatches from Brian StillerAn Answer to Why in Africa&quot;He was the first black person I had ever met. I was a Canadian teenager and it was Sunday night church: time for the sermon. A tall, poised black preacher stood and began to speak. He had a deep, South African accent and flowing rhetoric, rich in vocabulary. I had never heard such preaching. It was evangelist Nicholas Bhengu from South Africa..&quot;For more dispatches, go to: www.theEFC.ca/Dispatches]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[“Like all of us Jaimie was on a journey, but hers had a complexity we hadn’t been aware of in our ministry before. Jaimie was wrestling with her gender identity. Back then, we were just waking up to the idea that students in our midst might have been struggling with sexual orientation – gender identity or gender dysphoria was not even in our vocabulary.”]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[“It was three separate incidents over a period of as many weeks that persuaded me swearing is no longer the taboo it once was for Evangelicals. Three distinct gatherings of Christians during which casual profanity presented on the lips of fellow believers.By casual I mean no one hit their thumb with a hammer or was venting at injustice, pain or rage. No one erupted with expletives in response to anything or anyone. The cussing Christians in question simply nonchalantly used vulgar words. And ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[“It was three separate incidents over a period of as many weeks that persuaded me swearing is no longer the taboo it once was for Evangelicals. Three distinct gatherings of Christians during which casual profanity presented on the lips of fellow believers.By casual I mean no one hit their thumb with a hammer or was venting at injustice, pain or rage. No one erupted with expletives in response to anything or anyone. The cussing Christians in question simply nonchalantly used vulgar words. And no one seemed to bat an eye…”]]></description>
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