The Ross Road Connect Podcast: Recent Episodes
Pastor Craig & Pastor Holly
Holly and her new temporary co-host Graham interview Allyson, Gabe and Zach about their experiences at the recent High School Winter Retreat. How is God moving in the lives of the next generation? Listen to find out.
Holly is forced to choose between her two co-hosts! Graham Hofs is back on the podcast today as an official guest. He talks about marketing, being a youth leader and tells an amazing tale of being thrown out of a U2 concert and his path the redemption.
Holly and Craig discuss Graham's co-hosting performance, landscaping and learn all about food with Jason Lepp.
In this episode, Holly and Craig talk... wait that's not Craig! Holly and this imposter talk new year, sports and introduce the Rainwaters. The Rainwaters are bible translators and they share the ups and downs of their work in Africa.
Carol McLean, Hollys Mom and recently returned RRCC missionary, joins Holly and Craig to talk about her recent experience working with Christ Church in Jerusalem, living through spiritual and physical warfare, and her recent ordination!
Holly and Craig chat about the recent flooding in Abbotsford, what theyve noticed, and how to get involved in helping. They also talk about how the floods set the stage for meaningful reflection on the Advent season.
Bryan Born, president of Columbia Bible College, joins Holly and Craig to chat about leadership, resilience, and adaptability during the past year and a half as well as how CBC has handled the pandemic.
Holly and Craig talk with Ross Roads Gabe Peters, the new youth ministry intern They chat about youth ministry, his involvement in the church, how youth use social media, and play Do You Know Me!
Craig and Holly talk Turkey, Thanksgiving, and Theology! They review the exploration being done by approximately 40 adults at RRCC who have been studying the bookHow to Think Theologically in the Learning Hour on Sundays.
Season 2, Episode 2: National Truth and Reconciliation Day. Holly and Craig chat about National Truth and Reconciliation Day, why its important, what theyve been learning, and why reconciliation is important. Plus, the winner of the first Connect the Thoughts contest is revealed, and round two is presented!"
SEASON 2, EP 1 with Courteney Rodda Craig and Holly launch a new season of the podcast with a conversation with RRCC Video Production Lead and Social Media Coordinator, Courteney Rodda, in which they talk about how the online services are put together and more!
Episode 45: BONUS Episode Recapping Adventure Camp! Holly and Craig chat with Travis Martens, Kaleb Rosborough, and Gabe Peters about middle school Adventure Camp, which took place a few weeks ago. They discuss favourite parts, and what God did through the camp.
Craig and Holly discuss future plans for the podcast and fall at RRCC, as well as the most awkward place to meet people you know in public!
Episode 43 with Dr. Kenton Anderson. Craig and Holly chat with the President of Providence College and Theological Seminary about the role of preaching in the local church, the role of the preacher, the role of the listener, and how preaching has changed through COVID. PLUS, our first ever LISTENER CONTEST!
Episode 42 with Brock Wright. Holly and Craig chat with Youth Pastor Brock Wright about his experience with COVID, his observations about youth (and adult) culture, what its been like to lead in a pandemic, and his concern for the well-being of pastors in this day and age.
RRCCs summer intern and Connect Podcast editor, Kaleb Rosborough, joins Craig and Holly to introduce himself to the church, reflect on the summer internship, and discuss the podcast editing process and his favourite episodes.
Craig and Holly discuss the regathering of the church, what they look forward to, what theyve learned in recent months, and also celebrate episode 40 of the pod!
Episode 39: Camp Ministry with Kendra Giesbrecht Craig & Holly chat with the program director at Camp Luther, Kendra Giesbrecht, about the benefits of camp ministry, how camps are emerging from COVID, and how Holly got a black eye at camp.
Holly and Craig are joined by Shelaine Strom, a long-time member of RRCC and Director of Education for Food for the Hungry Canada. They discuss poverty alleviation, helping those in difficulty, short-term missions, and more!
Craig, Holly, and Bobby chat with Craig's brother, Brad, who has spent the last 12 years playing professional hockey. They chat about what it's been like to be a Christian in the hockey world and what it was like to lift the Stanley Cup over his head!
Craig and Holly discuss Holly's extensive sports knowledge, hear about Holly's recent journey through COVID. They also reflect on the last episode with Karen Loewen and what they are learning about mental health these days.
Craig & Holly chat with Karen Loewen about working towards positive mental health, handling the pandemic, dealing with isolation, and practical healthy habits to work into your routine.
Ray Harris, chaplain at Tabor Village, joins Holly and Craig to chat about what the last year has been like at Tabor, particularly with the COVID outbreaks theyve experienced, processing grief and loss, as well as what it means to age well.
Dave joins the pod to talk worship, Bethel music, megachurches, and play a game of Hillsong or Love Song?
Dr. Brian Cooper of MB Seminary talks with Holly & Craig about the task of theology, COVID restrictions, the proper relationship between Christ-followers and politics, online church vs. In-person church, and more!
Andrew Evans, professor of youth ministry at Summit Pacific College, talks about youth ministry, the greatest challenges facing teens and the church, online church vs. In-person church, theological anthropology, and more!
Ep. 29 - RRCC Vision and the End Times. Craig, Holly, and Bobby discuss how we can live out the vision of RRCC as well as discuss the question, Are recent events cause for us to think were in the end times?