reKindle Podcast: Recent Episodes
Doug Balzer, Sarah Hunter, Jerin Thomas, Nick Kadun
The reKindle Podcast is a conversation toward catalyzing spiritual renewal, disciple making and mission in the church and among her leaders. Join reKindle Podcast hosts, Doug Balzer, Sarah Hunter, Jerin Thomas and Nick Kadun as they explore the integration of making disciples in the empowerment of the Spirit for the sake of reaching the least-reached – here, there and everywhere.
The hosts are serving within the Christian and Missionary Alliance and are based in Calgary, Canada.
If you have topics you’d like to see covered in the reKindle podcast please email them to rekindle@transformcma.ca
Did you know that there are more than 6.84 billion smartphone users in the world today? That is 85% of the world’s population. The rise of technology has created countless opportunities to spread the gospel through live streaming, online videos, social media, and web content.
In this episode, Jerin Thomas has a compelling conversation with Karin (International Worker) about an opportunity to engage in digital mentoring ministry in South Asia. Karin serves as a Digital Mentoring coach and mobilizer with the Alliance Canada in South Asia. Karin reminds us that we can reach people across the world from the comfort of our living room in Canada, fueled by compassion.
Show notes:
- Check out this video to have an overview of the Digital mentoring ministry:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hN392lDEDk
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TMM (The Mentor Ministry) website and link to register as a mentor. https://tmm.io/c/CMASAsia
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Also attached is a helpful document: Digital Mentoring: The New Missions.
Staying rooted in Jesus is key for all believers everywhere, regardless of profession. Enjoy this podcast as we take an inside look at what it's like to stay rooted in Jesus in the midst of the medical field.
Dr. Elaine Ho shares openly about her faith and practice and how rooting herself in Christ not only sustains her but actually brings hope and fulfillment.
We will be interviewing three Christian leaders from various walks of life, to share how they stay rooted in Christ. The 21st century has been one of turbulence, including numerous shifts economically, the global pandemic, moral shifts, climate shifts, and even threats to basic livelihood. It doesn’t seem like things are slowing down or necessarily getting better. How does the Body of Christ stay rooted in this season, such that we still are a voice and presence of hope to the world around us. These podcasts are intended to encourage the listeners in their specific walk with God, and also to assist leaders in having a greater awareness of how to help those they lead do the same.
Dr. Roger Helland is the Prayer Ambassador for the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, and previously served as district minister of the Baptist General Conference in Alberta. The author of seven books, he has over 35 years of experience as a pastor, denominational leader, adjunct professor at several theological schools, and renewal catalyst. He lives with his wife, Gail in Alberta, Canada.
We are on the verge of a fourth industrial revolution that will profoundly alter how we live, work, relate to one another and engage in God’s mission. As with all technological advances, the possibilities and potential perils are endless. On one side, the missional opportunities are expanding with better real-time translation services, AI discipleship partners and chatbots for social media engagements and so forth. On the other side, there are many ethical challenges and unknowns.
Join Jerin Thomas, Nick Kadun and their guests Rev. Dr. Bryce Ashlin-Mayo (Dean of Theology, Ambrose University) and Jeremie Boulianne (Electronics & Robotics Hardware Designer, EZ-Robot, Inc.), for a discussion around possibilities and potential perils of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR).
For decades, the church has focused on increasing "ministry capacity" - where we invite people to events and programs, hoping to make disciples. What could happen if we shifted our focus from "ministry capacity" to Disciple Making Capacity?
Join Sarah Hunter and her guests Brian Johnson and Rob Wegner of the KC Underground for a discussion around what it looks like to build the capacity to make disciples within every believer.
Jerin Thomas and Nick Kadun engage in a fascinating conversation with Lisa Rohrick (Assistant District Superintendent - Canadian Pacific District of the Alliance) on biblical mission vs colonialism.
Lisa asserts:
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Colonialism destroys cultures, whereas biblical mission respects cultures
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Colonialism imposes values, whereas biblical mission invites
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Colonialism is about economic gain, whereas biblical mission is about giving
You can find Lisa's article "Is Modern Missions Colonialism All Over Again?" in the book "On Mission: Why we go?" Click the link below for a free download:
https://www.cmacan.org/resources/on-mission/
Doug Balzer along with guests Maureen Guardacosta and Teri Balzer explore the topic of discerning of spirits, discovering and developing these gifts.
Listen in as they discuss and answer questions on this spiritual gift.
To see more resources on this topic and similar, go to: https://www.rekindle.tv/renewal-resources
Join Kathy Klassen and Doug Balzer as they discuss observations of what God is doing in this day, referencing prophetic words, the reKindle Trend Tracker and the recent outpouring at Asbury University. To access the free, downloadable reKindle Trend Tracker go to rekindle.tv and click on “futurenow.”
Kathy Klassen, serves as the Director of Relational and Spiritual Vitality (ECD) as well as a reKindle Associate. She is a catalyst for the deeper life as she helps other journey from disillusionment, disengagement and distraction into the vibrant, abundant life Jesus promised.
Doug Balzer, serves as Director of reKindle and as Spiritual Renewal Catalyst. Much of his time is given to equipping church leaders towards healthy souls, ministering in the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, equipping in ministries of healing and deliverance.
Join Doug Balzer and Darren Herbold (President of The Alliance Canada) as they discuss the recent reKindle Trend Tracker, covering topics such as artificial intelligence, social media algorithms, economic volatility and general openness to the gospel. To download your own free e-copy of the Trend Tracker go to https://www.rekindle.tv/futurenow
We hear a lot about disciple making these days, and often the first thing that comes to our mind is some kind of Bible study program. But when we look at the Life of Christ in the scriptures, we see that the starting place is often the gift of hospitality. It begins with a chat over a cup of coffee or a meal. Join this conversation with two cross cultural disciple makers who have grown to really appreciate and master the gift of hospitality in this regard.
Harvey Matchullis says, "Who we are is not defined by our work. However, we can define our work by who we are." God designed us in His image to do work. When we do good work, we honour God. Our career enables us to make God’s Kingdom visible in a unique way. Our occupational calling is an opportunity for us to impact lives while glorifying God, anywhere in the world.
In this episode, Jerin Thomas and Sarah Hunter engage in a conversation with Harvey Matchullis, who serves as Strategy Director: Marketplace & International Churches for The Alliance Canada. Harv unpacks “Marketplace” and shares how God sends the ordinary and the willing for his transformational work in this compelling and highly engaging conversation.
For more information on the Marketplace, please check out:
https://www.cmacan.org/go/#marketplace
Doug Balzer and Brent Trask discuss the release of the 2023 reKindle Trend Tracker, emerging issues we need to pay attention to, and the needed posture and response of the Church to align with God’s mission in the world.
Did you know that there is 1 international student for every 60 Canadians in Canada? International students indeed speak different languages, but they all understand one language - the language of hospitality. In this episode, Jerin Thomas engages in a conversation with Erich & Ayumi Wong, who shares their experiences in Canada as international students. Ayumi shares how the hospitality from her host mom paved the way for her to experience Jesus.
There is no better season than Christmas to introduce Jesus to International Students. Let's make this Christmas extra special by celebrating with an international student.
Would you like to make friends with an international student? Check out:
https://www.thefriendshipprogram.com/
Join reKindle associate Kathy Klassen as she interviews Michelle Linnen who has wrestled with chronic pain for 20 years after being in an accident. They discuss the complexities of believing in Jesus as Healer.
In this episode, Nick Kadun and reKindle Associate Kathy Klassen sit down with two Gen Z’ers to listen to their stories of growing up in the church in Canada. Through this conversation with Keeley and Tim listeners will gain a greater understanding of the upcoming generation including their unique needs and desires, and their hopes and dreams for the church of tomorrow.
Jesus transforms us! There are few things more exciting than witnessing and participating in God's transformative work in the life of one of His children. In this episode of the reKindle podcast, Kathy Klassen shares an effective framework to partner with the Holy Spirit in bringing new life to those you disciple.
Why is it that while thousands across Canada have participated in renewal events (Soul Care, Holy Spirit Encounter, etc.), current statistical data shows that missional behaviour, as measured by missional prayer, social concern, and direct or verbal witness, has not increased? If the belief that spiritual renewal automatically translates to increased missional behaviour is true, then why aren't we seeing more of this? Has the church in the West missed an essential element in their pneumatology and missiology?
In this episode, Nick Kadun and returning guest Dr. Kyle Harnett talk about why training for mission and evangelism is crucial to seeing everyday Christians effectively engage in Spirit-filled mission, and why this matters for Canada.
Did you know that 90% of international students who come to study in Canada never get an opportunity to enter a Canadian home?
In this episode Jerin Thomas engages in a conversation with an international student who shares his experience of having a "home away from home" in Canada. We also get to listen to the Canadian family who opened their hearts to make friends with international students.
Jesus catalyzed a movement by sharing His life with others. Tune in to reKindle's Missional Disciple Making Series, where in this episode, Faye Vecino shares her story of how God used Covid to make space in her life to be personally discipled for the first time. The impact on her life and ministry has been paradigm shifting!
Jesus catalyzed a movement by sharing His life with others. Tune in to reKindle's Missional Disciple Making Series, where in this episode, "Rhnd" shares her life through her story of gaining increased clarity around making disciples who make disciples in a global context.
Join Jerin Thomas as he engages in a conversation with Bill Finnemore (Former IW to Poland) on the current crisis in Ukraine. How is the church responding to this situation? What can we learn from the resilience of the church in Ukraine? How are the Polish churches gearing up to serve the refugees? How should the church respond here in Canada? Bill says the light of the Gospel is the brightest when the situation is the darkest. And now it's the time of that light to shine the brightest.
Join Kathy Klassen and Doug Balzer as they discuss recent prophetic words pertaining to global shifts through the lens of scripture, discernment, geo-political, economic and sociological developments with implications of how Christ followers might live as salt and light in an unstable world.
For today's show notes, see attached document.
Doug Balzer, serves as Director of reKindle and as Spiritual Renewal Catalyst. Much of his time is given to equipping church leaders towards healthy souls, ministering in the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, equipping in ministries of healing and deliverance.
Kathy Klassen, serves as the Director of Relational and Spiritual Vitality (ECD) as well as a reKindle associate. She is a catalyst for the deeper life as she helps other journey from disillusionment, disengagement and distraction into the vibrant, abundant life Jesus promised.
Jesus catalyzed a movement by sharing His life with others. Tune in to reKindle's Missional Disciple Making Series, where in this episode, Caleb Delamont shares his life through his story of gaining momentum towards making disciples who make disciples.
Have you counted the cost of discipleship? Jesus invited the rich young ruler to leave everything and follow him. What is Jesus asking of us today? Join hosts, Sarah Hunter and Nick Kadun with guests Laura and Robin Wallar as they challenge us with Jesus' timeless call to costly discipleship. It's hard, it's biblical, and it's possible.
Jerin Thomas engages in a conversation with Shawn Tomlinson who from his thirty plus years of students ministry paints four tips for making friends with international students. Shawn is currently serving as an international student ministry practitioner with the Power to Change and also as the co-director of The Friendship Program.
Reclaim the ministries of healing and deliverance while avoiding the ditches that harmed the church. Join reKindle's Sarah Hunter and Doug Balzer as they discuss Doug's latest book, 'Light Up the Dark: Restoring Healing and Deliverance to Disciple Making.'
Nick and Doug join John Seel Jr., author of the 'The New Copernicans: Millennials and the Survival of the Church,' and discuss how the worldview of Millennials and Gen Z's forms not so much a challenge to fix, but the greatest opportunity the church has to better engage our Neo-pagan surrounding culture.
Join Rob Reimer and Doug Balzer as they discuss the pursuit of renewal in the Covid era, dynamics of Christian leadership and transcending the divisive fray of culture to walk as God’s children in his Kingdom.
Join reKindle associate Kathy Klassen as she continues to talk about an untapped strengthening agent in the body of Christ - the gift of prophecy. In this second part, Kathy and her guest worship leader specifically focus on worship. Check out this podcast for a time of discussion, worship, and prayer!
Join reKindle associate Kathy Klassen as she talks about an untapped strengthening agent in the body of Christ - the gift of prophecy. Kathy looks to answer a number of common but yet overwhelming questions when it comes to prophecy: how do we use this gift rightly? How do we "test everything?" How do we grow in this and make room for His still small voice? Check out this podcast to find out more!
Tensions often arise in cross-cultural relationships. Join Jerin and Sarah’s conversation on their own revelations and struggles while they strive to navigate relationships with a Kingdom culture mindset.
o Full Stanley John teaching check out: https://watch.rekindle.tv
o Bosch, David J. Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2011.
o Volf, Miroslav. Exclusion & Embrace: Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness and Reconciliation, TN: Abingdon Press, 1996.
In this episode, Doug Balzer and Nick Kadun interview the newest reKindle Associate, equipping Evangelist and National Director for Message Canada Trust Foundation, Dr. Bill Hogg.
Ministry should be integrated, not silo’ed. Join the reKindle team as they discuss how to better integrate disciple-making, renewal and mission extension.
Western Christians easily grasp the Truths of Jesus from the Bible. However, because the Ways of Jesus are written in the context of the culture of their day, we struggle to understand their significance. Bob's post graduate studies in archaeology in the Holy Land have given him unique insights to not only study God's Truth but recover Jesus' Way. After years of knowing God's Truth and wondering why he experienced so little of Christ's life, Bob is passionate about helping those he disciples discover how the Way plus the Truth lead to the Life. The result? Disciples who are equipped in making disciple makers.
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Contact Bob Rognlien - bobrognlien@3dmovements.org Contact Sarah Hunter - shunter@transformcma.ca
Bob Rognlien's Website - www.bobrognlien.com 3dMovements Website - www.3dmovements.com
Doug Balzer tells a brief story of how he discovered a simple and accessible pathway to better hearing the quiet voice of Jesus.
In this episode, Jerin Thomas and Nick Kadun sit down with Filipe Drumond of Last Harvest Evangelistic Association to talk about evangelism both at home and around the globe.
Roy Moran, the author of Spent Matches and Regional Director of New Generations North America, joins host Sarah Hunter to discuss the many mindset shifts necessary to infuse a disciple making culture into an attractional culture.
The forgiveness gospel sets us up for a kingdom without the King. Christ calls us to lead others through conversion into a kingdom lifestyle. And other insights from Roy’s journey of shifting the culture. The Title of Roy’s book is: Spent Matches: Igniting the Signal Fire for the Spiritually Dissatisfied found at your favourite online book store in Canada.
To learn more about New Generations North America follow this link: https://newgenerations.us/.
24% of Canadian adults and 32% of Canadian teens say they have no religious affiliation. In this episode, Nick Kadun and Rob Chartrand sit down with Dr. Joel Thiessen (Professor of Sociology and Director of the Flourishing Congregations Institute at Ambrose University) to discuss the findings of his recent co-authored work, None of the Above: Nonreligious Identity in the US and Canada (2020) and unpack topics as: - Who are the Nones? - Reasons for disaffiliation - Changes in Canadian society and culture, and, - Hope for the Canadian church
reKindle host Jerin Thomas engages in a conversation with Briana Southerland (Share Ministries Pastor at First Alliance Church, Calgary, AB), who introduces an innovative translation tool to help God's word reach in the heart language of the people.
To reach Briana Southerland: bsoutherland@faccalgary.com / https://www.instagram.com/briana_southerland https://www.facebook.com/briana.n.southerland https://www.linkedin.com/in/briana-southerland-90453448/
Join Doug’s conversation with Roger Helland (Prayer Ambassador with the EFC) as they discuss leadership that is shaped, led and empowered by Holy Spirit, the role of prayer in leadership and renewal and how one can be a “full blown” pietist, enjoying all the fruits of Holy Spirit, yet not compelled to adopt cultural nuances that may be predominant in more charismatic movements (not that there is anything wrong with that;) ). Roger Helland serves as Prayer Ambassador for the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, as Adjunct professor at Tyndale, Taylor, & ACTS Seminaries & Prairie College, as Kairos Faculty Mentor at Sioux Falls Seminary and is author of The Devout Life, Magnificent Surrender, and Missional Spirituality.
Discipling online is working! Hear how our guests have intentionally moved people from the initial click to meaningful community. Social media connections can seem impersonal and superficial, and yet the internet has the potential to reach people your building never could.
Shifting paradigms from a Family AND Mission mindset to a Family On Mission mindset is scary, messy and so rewarding. Join Sarah and guest Greg Grunau as we hear about Greg’s journey of shifting towards a lifestyle of disciple making. Greg is the Pastor of Spiritual Development at Centre Street Church in Calgary, AB, Canada and the leader of 3DMs Calgary Hub team which serves churches in Western Canada.
Greg Grunau can be reached at greggrunau@3dmovements.org
3DM’s website is www.3dmovements.com
reKindle host Jerin Thomas engages in a conversation with Ralf Peters (Global Impact Pastor, Beulah Alliance Church, Edmonton) around the topic of reaching new Canadians. In this episode, Ralf explains some of the best practices in reaching the nations around us through his personal life and ministry.
Join Doug in his conversation with Kathy Klassen (Director of Relational and Spiritual Vitality - CMA - Toronto) as they discuss implication of spiritual renewal pertaining to various cultural perspectives, Covid19 implications and predictable onramps to spiritual renewal in the Holy Spirit.
Nick Kadun and guest Bill Hogg discuss the reality of evangelism in Canada and the needed re-elevation of the Evangelist in the global church. Bill is the leader of The Message Trust Canada Foundation who exists to reach the next generation through creative mission, community transformation and Christ-centred enterprise through deputizing and deploying downwardly mobile urban missionaries to broken postal codes in Canada.
reKindle host Jerin Thomas engages in a conversation with Rick Love (lovenewcanadians.ca) around the topic of reaching new Canadians. In this episode, Rick instills hope and a three-step pathway to bless new Canadians.
Doug Balzer engages pastors Kyle Harnett and Brent Rushinka around the topic of how are we or aren’t we seeing gains in spiritual renewal translated into fruitful mission beyond the walls of the church. Both opportunities and hindrances are explored. For more resourcing on this and other related areas, check out Doug’s recently published book, “The Empowerment Pivot: How God is redefining our view of normal.”
reKindle hosts Sarah Hunter and Nick Kadun dialogue with Graham English (Stony Plain Alliance Church) and Matt Boda (RockPointe Church) around the topics of re-imagining church and making disciples as we return to the building post-COVID.
In this episode, Nick Kadun, along with guests Angie La Favor (Beulah Alliance Church) and Brent Sellers (RockPointe Church), discuss using Alpha Online as an easily accessible and impactful tool for evangelism and mission in the midst of today’s global health pandemic. In this episode we answer questions like Does Alpha really work in an online capacity? How has using Alpha enabled churches to mobilize their people for mission? and How do you make the pivot to running Alpha in an online capacity?
Join Doug Balzer as he interviews Doug Doyle (lead pastor at Fort City Church, Fort McMurray Alberta) as they discuss lessons learned during the Fort McMurray fires of 2016. Doug Doyle offers keen insights into how to lead our congregations through the current pandemic crisis.
If you have topics you’d like to see covered in the reKindle Renewal podcast please email them to rekindle@transformcma.ca
About the host Doug Balzer; https://www.dougbalzer.com/
As one pursues renewal in Jesus, are their ditches to be avoided? As we pursue the more of Jesus, are there things we should be mindful of that could lead us away from a true north pursuit of Him? Join Doug Balzer as he welcomes to the podcast Kyle Harnett (church planter) and Nick Kadun (mission catalyst) and listen in on their discussion on this topic.
If you have topics you’d like to see covered in the reKindle Renewal podcast please email them to rekindle@transformcma.ca
About the host Doug Balzer; https://www.dougbalzer.com/
Why should someone be motivated to pursue deep personal transformation? What might typical on ramps to life change look like. Join Mike Sotski (of St. Albert Alliance Church in Alberta) as he interviews Doug Balzer on this topic.
If you have topics you’d like to see covered in the reKindle Renewal podcast please email them to rekindle@transformcma.ca
In this episode Doug Balzer speaks on the matter of overcoming felt shame in the believer’s life. Felt shame is a huge barrier to spiritual and relational growth. Shame and guilt are related but are different. Many believers experience freedom from guilt but shame still lingers. Why is that? And what can be done to overcome shame?
Credit for some content goes to Andrew Mercurio of Alliance Theological Seminary, New York.
“False Belief Test” adapted from Robert McGee’s book, Search for Significance.
If you have topics you’d like to see covered in the reKindle Renewal podcast please email them to rekindle@transformcma.ca
Doug has a conversation with pastor and renewal catalyst, Sandy Isfeld, of the biblical and theological hinge points that were part of Sandy's journey toward experiencing greater empowerment in life and mission.
If you have topics you’d like to see covered in the reKindle Renewal podcast please email them to rekindle@transformcma.ca
In this episode, Doug explores the journey and experience of Greg Clark, a pastor who was formerly a functional and theological cessationist. Some discussion is given to elements common to such positions and pathways towards a more full expression of all that Jesus has for his church.
If you have topics you’d like to see covered in the reKindle Renewal podcast please email them to rekindle@transformcma.ca
Church planter, Kyle Harnett, discussed with Doug what they are both learning regarding the power of God being expressed beyond the walls of the church. How does renewal impact evangelism and mission? Several stories of miracles are recounted with people outside of Christian faith.
If you have topics you’d like to see covered in the reKindle Renewal podcast please email them to rekindle@transformcma.ca
Doug has a conversation with leader / soul development ninja warrior, Martin Sanders. With the complexities of survival and self protection being familiar territory to most leaders, how can one engage in a journey towards authentic soul transformation?
If you have topics you’d like to see covered in the reKindle Renewal podcast please email them to rekindle@transformcma.ca
This episode is a conversation between Doug Balzer and Jeremy Peters, Senior Pastor of St. Albert Alliance Church. Jeremy and his leadership team have been on an amazing journey of discovering just how accessible the voice of Jesus is and how he can be heard personally and even more so in community. Really, this podcast is a brief clinic on how to grow in listening to the voice of the Spirit and moving towards having Jesus as the functional Lord of the church.
If you have topics you’d like to see covered in the reKindle Renewal podcast please email them to rekindle@transformcma.ca
Listen in on the personal journey of a church planter and pastor as he shares how he catalyzed renewal in an existing church. In this conversation between Al Andrus (of Heartland Alliance Church - Sherwood Park, Alberta) and Doug Balzer; they talk about the complexities of transitioning an existing church towards Spirit sensitivity and maturity. Al speaks frankly about some of the ups and down in this ongoing journey.
If you have topics you’d like to see covered in the reKindle Renewal podcast please email them to rekindle@transformcma.ca
In this first episode of the reKindle podcast, Doug Balzer interviews Brent Trask — former church planter of RockPointe Church (Calgary) and now serving as District Superintendent of the Western District of Canada. Brent relays his journey of moving from where the person of the Holy Spirit was largely marginal in his life to his current journey of his work becoming primary and evident each day. Other church leaders may find helpful to hear of the different seasons of discovery Brent has journeyed through and continues to discover.
If you have topics you’d like to see covered in the reKindle Renewal podcast please email them to rekindle@transformcma.ca