Truth and Nails: Recent Episodes
Sean
Our aim is to build up the church and its leaders with engaging conversations about practical ministry issues and topics that will strengthen your faith and theology.
This will be part 3 of our conversation with Kristal Chalmers and Lloyd and Eileen Peters about clergy sexual abuse. In this episode we will be addressing the church. Our role in protecting victims and how we ought to handle instances of abuse. very likely, many of our churches don't have protocols in place to handle instances like this so I hope this sparks some interaction and some preparation, so that we can learn to handle these cases much better.
remember there are resources for you personally and for your churches so please seek them out.
GRACE:
https://www.netgrace.org/
If you want a copy of Kristal's book you can find that at:
http://www.myvoiceback.com/store/p11/Broken_and_Beautiful.html
In this episode we continue the conversation on clergy sexual abuse, abuse of power, power differentials and grooming. In this part of our conversation we are going to talk about the aftermath how do we need to care for victims, how do we walk through the process of healing and forgiveness?
It's our hope that this conversation would continue and that these instances would come to light and would be dealt with and victims would be able to move out of the darkness into light and life.
If you would like to get a copy of Kristal's book "Broken and Beautiful" go to:
http://www.myvoiceback.com/store/p11/Broken_and_Beautiful.html
If you need help and resources to help you deal with and walk through your own trauma check out GRACE at:
https://www.netgrace.org/
This will be the first of 3 episodes dealing with clergy sexual abuse. In this episode Kristal Chalmers shares her story as it is recorded in her book "Broken and Beautiful". She recalls the "grooming" of a predatory pastor and the pain of walking through reporting it, its mishandling by those in authority and yet in the midst of it all God's care.
Kristial's parent Lloyd and Eileen Peters will also provide their perspective as Eileen has served as an abuse counsellor for years previous and Lloyd has served as a Pastor. They will share their hearts for victims, secondary victims and for the church to handle this seriously and with much wisdom over the next 2 episodes.
If you need help please feel free to reach out, and pray with me that the Lord would do his mighty work of shedding light on this darkness.
To get a copy of the the book "Broken and Beautiful" Visit:
http://www.myvoiceback.com/store/p11/Broken_and_Beautiful.html
If you or someone you love needs help dealing with abuse there are some incredible resources through GRACE:
https://www.netgrace.org/
Murray and Glenda shepherded the Humboldt Alliance Church from the time that I arrived in Humboldt. From the time of Murray's cancer diagnosis until his death 9 months ago, they undderwent a journey that shaped their family, their faith and their ministry. As you listen to Glenda tell about both the struggles and the immense blessings during these times I hope your heart is encouraged.
Please pray for your pastors and ministry leaders, They often are serving in the midst of pain. If you are personally hurting please reach out and talk about it.
If you need someone to talk to reach out to someone you trust. or seek some of the free help that Focus on the Family Provides 24/7
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help/
For more information on the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches head to
http://www.fellowshipforward.org
How much of how and why we think the way we do has been influenced by ancient ways of thinking. Jorin Green was a professor at Millar College of the Bible for 17 years and has returned to the pastorate at Erindale Alliance Church in Saskatoon Sk.
We had a fun time and our conversation that went a lot of different ways and probably left us with more questions that answers. But I hope what you will discover in the pursuit of truth is the depth and beauty of a relationship with Jesus.
For more information on Milllar College of the Bible head to:
https://www.millarcollege.ca/
For more information on Erindale Alliance Church:
http://www.erindalealliance.ca/
To check out the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches:
http://www.fellowshipforward.org
Dr. Dave has been a great fiend of Truth and Nails and a terrific resource for all things marriage and family. Dr. Currie is the President and Co-founder of Doing Family Right (Which I will link below). In this episode we are going to talk about divorce and why we can't lose heart. Maybe you're walking with someone who is going through marital difficulty or maybe your own life has been touched by divorce, I think this episode will encourage and challenge you.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
"Keep Calm and Carry On"
https://www.doingfamilyright.com/ezine-79-keep-calm-and-carry-on-the-good-news-about-marriage/
1"0 Questions to Answer Before you Get Married!"
https://www.doingfamilyright.com/marriage-the-top-questions-to-ask-before-getting-engaged/
"Friend of the Marriage"
https://www.doingfamilyright.com/do-you-have-friends-of-the-marriage/
For More information on Doing Family Right goto:
https://www.doingfamilyright.com/
For More information on the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches go to:
http://www.fellowshipforward.org
Has the condition of your finances affected your spiritual life? Is it possible that either too much concern over your money or maybe not enough has left you overwhelmed, unprepared, and unfruitful. Let's talk about how we can move towards good stewardship, freedom and generosity, taking control of our money rather than being controlled by it. Cory Regier is the CEO of Amity Trust and shares some great insights regarding our finances.
For more information on Amity Trust goto:
https://amitytrust.ca/
For More information on the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches
http://www.fellowshipforward.org
Big thanks to Mike Boyle for the insight into "Personal Retreat Days" and "Coaching Reports. This is a great tool that I hope will be helpful to you and your ministry.
If you want any help with this day or want a copy of materials mentioned in this episode feel free to reach out.
If you want more information on the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches goto:
http://www.fellowshipforward.org
Brent “Chappy” Kassian has been the Chaplain to the Edmonton Elks Football Club for the past twenty-two seasons and is an associate staff member of Athletes in Action, Canada. He also serves as the Chaplain to the Edmonton Eddies Pro CPL soccer team.
He was previously the Chaplain to the Edmonton Roadrunners of the American Hockey League (AHL) and served as an affiliate with Hockey Ministries International (HMI).
He has served as a community pastor and has worked in the field of rehabilitation and sports medicine. He is a former Provincial Champion and Canadian Intercollegiate Gold Medalist in track and field.
Brent makes his home in Sherwood Park, Alberta, where he enjoys mountain biking and watching his grandkids compete in sports. Brent’s wife Mary is an award winning author, speaker, and international women’s conference leader.
For more information on...
Athletes in Action:
https://athletesinaction.ca/
Hockey Ministries International (HMI)
https://www.hockeyministries.org/
Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches
http://www.fellowshipforward.org
Phil is a comedian, author, speaker, and radio host of a program called "Laugh Again". He has a unique outlook on life, an encouraging spirit, and an ability to turn our attention to the glory of the cross.
Phil and his wife Ramona live in Three Hills Alberta.
Go check out Laugh again at:
https://laughagain.ca/
For more information on The Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches goto:
http://www.fellowshipforward.org
Part 2 of an episode with Pastor Dan Esau from Leader Saskatchewan about small town and small church ministry.
For more info on the fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches goto:
https://www.fellowshipforward.org/
I would bet that the bulk of us attend/serve in small churches, and in smaller communities. Actually the bulk of the church globally are smaller congregations. The bulk of leadership material, church growth models, and programming don't seem to land as effectively with the small church. Small church ministry and small town ministry is both nuanced and necessary, and it takes a special pastor to do this work.
Dan Esau is a pastor in Leader Sk. and previously in a variety of pastoral roles in smaller churches and community's and I'm sure what Dan has to share will resonate with you.
For more information on the fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches goto:
http://www.fellowshipforward.org
I count it a real blessing to have had the chance to sit down with this wonderful woman of God. Hers is a story of determined obedience and surrender to the Lordship of Christ.
This is not a heady debate over Lordship salvation or free grace. It is about the fact that the two should not be separated. The cost and blessing of surrendering to Christ as Lord are weighty but to not count either is to miss Christ entirely.
Jean Barsness has been a missionary and teacher (Briercrest and Millar College) who has impacted the lives of many. Jean now lives in Saskatoon Sk. where she continues to serve her Savior Anywhere, Anytime and Any Cost.
I would strongly encourage you to read Jeans book, a link to where you can get a copy is below.
https://www.amazon.ca/ANYWHERE-ANYTIME-COST-Jean-Barsness/dp/1486601227
For more information on the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches goto:
http://www.fellowshipforward.org
How can we glorify God with whatever we do? Without having to preach or operate within a church program. How can we do our professions and our hobbies in a way that glorifies God?
Jay Siemens operates "Thrive Visuals" videography and photography, travelling all over taking breathtaking visuals that put on display the majesty of what God has created. His youtube fishing channel is where I was introduced to Jay and if you even remotely enjoy fishing you'll love his videos. Jay is all of us. Doing what he loves to do...on purpose.
Find Jay:
http://www.jaysiemens.com
instagram: @jay_siemens
For more info on the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches goto:
http://www.fellowshipforward.org
This is part 2 of an episode with Arnie Armstrong tackling 5 big questions rooted in the introductory chapters of the Bible, that we need to wrestle with and reconcile in order to make sure that we are believing the same God that Jesus believed in (The God of the Bible). In P2 we come to the last 2 questions that come post-fall. I trust that these questions are not just thought provoking but also helpful and practical for you as you wrestle through them.
For more information on Millar College of the Bible visit:
http://www.millarcollege.ca
For More information on the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches visit:
http://www.fellowshipforward.org
When we go through the hardest moments of our lives we are faced with our biggest questions about God. Questions that shape how we view Him and respond to him. In Part 1 of this discussion we will tackle the first 3 foundational questions. Each of these questions are established before the fall. Can you live with a God who says NO? Can God decide who lives and dies? Can you trust God if He keeps secrets from you?
These are thought provoking questions with far more practical implications than you might think. Grab your Bible and dig in with Arnie and I for the next couple weeks.
Arnie is a professor and academic dean at Millar College of the Bible
For more information on Millar College head over to:
http://www.millarcollege.ca
This Podcast is in partnership with the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches
http://www.fellowshipforward.org
I know many of us don't often quote from this book, either in theological conversations or in romantic conversations with your wife..."you're hair is a like a flock of goats" may not resonate with her. But "The Song of Songs" or "The Song of Solomon" is in there for a reason. It is wonderfully poetic and rarely preached. Just how should we approach it and how should we handle it?
Travis Johnston is a professor at Millar College of the Bible. I'm sure you will appreciate his heart for the Word and it's implications on our lives.
For more information on Millar College of the Bible visit:
http://www.millarcollege.ca
To learn more about the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches go to:
http://www.fellowshipforward.org
If you have been looking to grow in your understanding of the Bible or if you are a church leader looking for some great Bible teaching curriculum then this conversation with Dr. Culy is for you. Marty has developed the "Ignitus" curriculum to help churches and lay people grow in their knowledge of the Word and have lives that are shaped by it.
Dr. Martin Culy is an author and teacher who has a vast array of ministry experience. He has pastored, worked in Bible translation and global missions work and has edited and contributed to books and commentaries on the Bible.
For information on the "Ignitus" Bible Curriculum or to et a copy of these resources
contact Dr. Martin Culy
email: mmculy@gmail.com
For more information on the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Studies
http://www.fellowshipforward.org
There is something about engaging all the senses that allows us to experience a more full experience. Dr. Patrick Schreiner has written an interesting and attractive book called "The Visual Word" which combines a scholars look at the outline of the New Testament and visuals to help the reader into the text in a unique way.
Dr. Patrick Schreiner is an author and professor at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a heart for the church and for the body to understand and be built up in the faith through the Word.
Find "The Visual Word" at Moody press:
https://www.moodypublishers.com/the-visual-word/
For more information on the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches:
http://www.fellowshipforward.org
I 've often just powered through Psalm 119, never pausing to reflect. Of course I 've seen the theme of "The Word", but the depth and practical implications of this Psalm I have most definitely missed. I know that this little book will encourage you, and may just give you a new love and appreciation for the Word that God has gifted us with.
Dr. Kroeker is currently the director of the graduate program at Millar College of the Bible. He and his wife Tamara live near Salmon Arm, BC.
Find Daryl's book "Psalm 119 - Stirring a Love for the Word":
https://www.amazon.ca/Psalm-119-Stirring-Love-Word/dp/B08XLJ9246/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Psalm+119+Daryl+Kroeker&qid=1627594969&sr=8-1
For more information on Millar College of the Bible Visit:
https://www.millarcollege.ca/
Or check out the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches:
http://www.fellowshipforward.org
How would you define the glory of God? Tough right?! In his book "Your Glory" Dr. Powers develops a biblical understanding of the glory of God that is both insightful and helpful. Dr. Powers shows that not only is this an important theological concept to understand, but it also has practical implications for the life of the believer.
Phil has served as a pastor and seminary professor and now is the Assistant director of the graduate program at Millar College of the Bible.
Find "Your Glory" on Amazon
https://www.amazon.ca/Your-Glory-Biblical-Philip-Powers/dp/1486620639
For more information on Millar College of the Bible
https://www.millarcollege.ca/
For More information on the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches:
http://www.fellowshipforward.org
Kids ask some great questions, and have short windows of teachable time. You ever got to the end of the day and feel you just blew an opportunity? I sure have. I’ve either spoken to much and too complicated or I’ve completely missed the chance altogether. Being a bit prepared and beginning to think more intentionally about both the quiet and chaos time yo spend with your kids can really help us seize those teachable moments where we get to tackle the subject that our children are wrestling with.
Leah and her husband Ryan serve on staff at the Millar Sunnybrae campus near Salmon Arm, BC.
Leah and Ryan have 2 boys at home which has likely contributed to Leah's heart to launch her podcast. “Questions in Chaos” is aimed at giving parents some help in answering those tough questions that kids ask at just the most inopportune time. Questions about death, or heaven and hell, why do we go o church? or What is prayer? Why and how do we do it?
Find Leah and Christina’s Podcast “Questions in Chaos” on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or on their website:
https://questionsinchaos.com/
For more information about The Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches visit:
http://www.fellowshipforward.org
We all have a liturgy, a pattern of worship. Have you thought about what yours includes, or why you follow that pattern? Having the privilege to sit down with Dr. Lorn Gieck for this conversation helped incline my heart in a new way towards worship. Lorn has a deep love for the Lord, for the church and for the Word. I‘m praying you’ll have some real practical take-aways from this episode. .
Lorn has served as a worship pastor in the local church and is presently on staff at Millar College of the Bible as the fine arts director.
for more information on Millar college of the bible goto:
https://www.millarcollege.ca/
For more information on The fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches goto:
http://www.fellowshipforward.org
Art is one of a kind. his passion for the lost and his passion to train and equip young people to minister the gospel of Jesus is both humbling and contagious. Art and his family have spent the lions share of their life in Bible School (MIllar College of the BIboe) and camp (Turtle Mountain, Manitou Lake, Dallas Valley) ministries.
Both of these ministries have been massively influential in my own spiritual formation and likely many of yours and I believe they can help mould the faith of our young people today. \giving it firmness and purpose.
For more information on Millar College of the Bible go to:
https://www.millarcollege.ca/
or The Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches:
https://www.fellowshipforward.org/
Pastor Trevor has been celebrating a season of great fruit being borne in some of the young men in his church. You will hear the deep joy and thankfulness for this season of ministry. The Lord was working long before Trevor started this season of very intentional and intense teaching. He was working and stirring in Trevor's heart and in the heart of each of the young men who hungered for not just the content but the intent of learning to study, apply and present the Word of God to others.
Trevor Kirsch is a great friend and co-labourer for the gospel as the pastor of Compass Immanuel church in Rapid View Saskatchewan. He and his wife Twila have served there for over 20 years in both the youth and now lead pastoral role.
As you will hear, Trevor has a heart for the Scriptures, to study and to preach in such a way that others lives would be shaped by it.
For more information on the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches go to:
http://www.fellowshipforward.org
Just what does the ascension of Christ mean to us? What is Christ doing now while seated at the right hand of the Father?
Darren and I will use Psalm 110 to launch us into a discussion on why the ascension matters and why it is a critical part of the gospel we proclaim.
Darren Holland is a great friend, co-labourer and brother. Darren has faithfully shepherded the Philadelphia MB Church in Watrous Sk. for 20+ years, and his passion for the Word will be obvious as you listen.
Books referenced:
"The Ascension of of Christ: Recovering a Neglected Doctrine" - by Patrick Schreiner
ISBN#: 9781683593973
For more information on the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches (FEBC)
go to: www.fellowshipforward.org
So after some discussion after our last episode on Spiritual gifts I thought I would revisit it with a pastor friend of mine. Kim Worthington is a new pastor in Waldheim Saskatchewan and has been wrestling with many of the same questions I have been and it was fun to sit down with him to chat about how we see this playing out in our midst.
Resources I found helpful:
Blog Post By Randy Alcorn: https://www.epm.org/blog/2020/Oct/12/spiritual-gifts
Sermon by John Piper: https://youtu.be/EPIHO1nnXSQ
Moo, Douglas J. The Letter of James. The Pillar New Testament commentary. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Leicester, England: Eerdmans ; Apollos, 2000.
Schreiner, Thomas R. Romans. Baker exegetical commentary on the New Testament 6. Grand Rapids, Mich: Baker Books, 1998.
"Missions Shift or Church Drift"
In this interview with David Ruten we wanted to tackle the shift in how our churches view missions. Are we still sending as many missionaries? Is the work done? Is sending money all the North American church is to be doing?
How can we engage our people in the call of all Christians to "go and make disciples of all nations"?
David Ruten is the member and pastoral care rep. for SIM. David grew up in Burkina Faso and later returned with his family to serve as missionaries with SIM. He and his wife Marianne Now live in Langham Sk. and are seeking to re-engage churches for a heart of mission.
Show Notes:
Without a doubt, there have been ethnocentric missionaries who obscured the goodness of the gospel for the world, regardless of their intentions. But such examples are far from the norm. In fact, the opposite is often the case.
At the end of a decade-long statistical analysis of the health and development of nations, sociologist Robert Woodberry (PhD, UNC-Chapel Hill) and his fifty-person research team published a shocking discovery: missionaries are actually the greatest catalyst in the development and stability of nations.
https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2014/january-february/world-missionaries-made.html - The Surprising Discovery About Those Colonialist, Proselytizing Missionaries
Yet not just any missionaries.
Woodberry’s observations only held true for “conversionary Protestants” (244).
That is, missionaries (1) who preached the gospel with the intent of converting others and forming churches, (2) who encouraged everyone to read the Bible in the local language, and (3) who taught that salvation comes by grace through faith.
“Missionaries are the greatest catalyst in the development and stability of nations.”
...Woodberry summarized the positive effect of Protestant missionary work: “Areas where Protestant missionaries had a significant presence in the past are, on average, more economically developed today, with comparatively better health, lower infant mortality, lower corruption, greater literacy, higher educational attainment (especially for women), and more robust membership in nongovernmental associations.”
Far from being some kind of repressive imperialists, missionaries have historically been the most vital source of a nation’s social development. These findings yield two important conclusions about the work of Protestant missionaries. https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/gospel-worship/excerpts/is-christianity-good-for-the-world As John Piper observed of Woodberry’s findings, “[T]he missionaries who focused least on political transformation and most on personal conversion through the preaching of the gospel have brought about the greatest democratic reforms and social welfare.”
In other words, most missionaries were not deliberate social reformers. That was not their chief aim. The society-benefitting effects of their work, therefore, were essentially by products of their mission to make disciples.
“Making disciples is still the most effective way to improve the world.”
To be sure, gospel-driven social action is absolutely necessary ...However, focusing on good works as the primary way to achieve societal change is both theologically misguided and statistically discredited.
Working for societal transformation is vitally important and biblically commanded (Gen. 1:28; Isa. 1:17; Jer. 29:7; Jas. 1:27; Rev. 21:5). But the best way to achieve that goal is emphasizing evangelism and church planting—not exclusively, but primarily, “as of first importance” (1 Cor. 15:3 ESV).
This conclusion runs counter to the prevailing narrative today, even among some Christians. Yet the statistical data strongly confirms the point, and it is vital that we heed it. Making disciples is still the most effective way to improve the world.
"Saddle Sores"
For 40+ years, Francis Asbury ministered during the fledgling period of American History. Logging close to 480 000 km's/300 000 miles in the saddle to establish the work of the Methodist missionary movement in the late 1700's and early 1800's. His determination and dedication are inspiring and helpful.
What can we learn from him?
1. To Serve the Lord with Zeal and determination. (Rom. 12:6-8) how the Lord has gifted you.
2. Be organised - Francis Asbury ordained over 4000 ministers to do the work in his stead. We ought to be making and equiping disciples for works of service.
3. let "I Preached..." be a daily journal entry as you speak the Word of God into the lives of others.
4. Get in the Saddle and go to the lost and hurting world around you...this may mean some saddle sores.
Book Mentioned:
"Francis Asbury" - by L.C Rudolph
ISBN# 978-0687134618
“Spiritual Gifts” - Dr. Paul Nyquist
Where do I fit? What if I don’t seem to have the talents and abilities of all the other people I see in the Church? I can’t sing, I don’t teach, I don’t have a lot of money and I’m sure not gonna get up and preach! What’s my role?
On this episode we will look at Spiritual Gifts. While natural talent and ability may be easy to spot and point out sometimes Spiritual gifts are not, but their necessity to healthy body life is critical
Dr. J. Paul Nyquist serves as the Vice President of Discipleship and Special Assistant to the President at the College of Biblical Studies in Houston, TX.
Prior to coming to the College of Biblical Studies, Dr. Nyquist served as the President of the Moody Bible Institute, President of Avant Ministries, Dean of the Graduate Program and Professor at The Bible Seminary, Adjunct Professor at Phoenix Seminary and Grace University, and Senior Pastor at two different churches in the Midwest.
Dr. Nyquist earned his Th.M and Ph.D degrees in Systematic Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary and his B.S in Architectural Studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Dr. Nyquist has been married for 40 years to his wife, Cheryl, and they have been blessed with four children (Natalie, Taylor, Carson, and Sawyer) and eight grandchildren.
Dr. Nyquist is the author of four different books: “Is Justice Possible? The Elusive Pursuit of What is Right” (Moody- 2017), “Prepare: Living your Faith in an Increasingly Hostile Culture” (Moody- 2015), “The Post-Church Christian: Dealing with the Generational Baggage of our Faith” (co-authored with his son, Carson—Moody-2013), and “There is No Time: A Missionary Fable” (Avant- 2009).
Dr. Dave Currie joins me for part 2/2 of a conversation about the family. In this episode Dave and I chat about how the pandemic and its lock-downs have affected our children and parenting. Dr. Currie offers some great ways we can be more proactive and provides with some insight to help us spot warning signs that our children might be hurting. Dr. Currie is the president and Co-Founder of Doing Family Right and lives in Abbotsford, BC. He is a speaker and counsellor to a variety of marriage and family issues
For more information or to find resources from Doing Family Right
Visit: www.doingfamilyright.com
For more information on the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches
Visit: www.fellowshipforward.org
My hope has been for the content of these podcasts to be Trustworthy, edifying to you and pleasing to the Lord. and I feel I needed to apologize.
In a previous episode with Dr. Dave Currie called “Marriage Matters”…I misspoke…When I shared that some of our former youth had commented “At their weddings” about our marriage/conflict resolution this was not true. While these comments may have been made in other conversations they were not made at their weddings. I apologize.
Psalm 19:14 - “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight. O Lord my rock and my redeemer.”
Thanks for all your support and encouragement….and looking forward to putting up Part 2 of our conversation with Dave Currie next week.
A helpful conversation with Katrina and Stefan Funk who operate Dalmeny funeral home, a fourth generation family operated business. But for Katrina and Stefan it is quite obvious that this is far more than a business, it is a ministry. Their insights into grief, funerals, and community are incredibly helpful to help us more effectively care for the grieving.
For more information on Dalmeny Funeral Home
www.dalmenyfuneralhome.ca
This podcast is in partnership with the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches
www.fellowshipforward.org
I have followed Ken and Michelle’s ministry since the day that I went to work with a team from Millar College of the Bible. We were tasked with the cleanup of an old building in Regina which would become the home of a mission providing hope and healing for the hurting in inner city Regina. Ken and Michelle have been working with the hurting, homeless and addicted on the fringes of our society for over 3 decades. Ken has recently written a book called “Soul’s Harbour” documenting their time in rescue work in Winnipeg, Prince George, Regina, and now presently in Halifax. Theirs is a story of faith, obedience/willingness, courage and the faithfulness of God’s care for both the lost sheep and His faithful servants...It is the story of the gospel.
"Soul's Harbour" is available from Chapters and Indigo and is a great encouragement reminding us of a God who continues to seek and save the Lost.
Some of us have had great examples of lasting and vibrant marriages. Others are struggling to find a person in their life who even speaks positively of marriage. Marriage is under attack and some of the damage is self inflicted. How can we protect and grow our marriages and provide the next generation with godly examples to follow - marriages which exemplify humility, joy, and strength and the gospel.
Dr. Dave Currie is with "Doing Family Right" which provides training and counselling for marriage and family.
This episode is part 1 with Dr. Currie. Part 2 will deal with parenting and family life. We hope you are encouraged by these episodes and that you find a renewed joy to move deeper into your marriage.
A conversation with Dr. Ian Vaillancourt drawing our gaze towards the book of Psalms. The Psalters influence on the believers prayer, song and theology. I hope you that through the structure and flow of the book you find a restored amazement, and desire to drink deeper of the book of Psalms, to find Christ, and to be guided into worship of our LORD.
An article by Paul Carter for the Gospel Coalition with the title of this episode sparked a timely discussion for pastors and church leaders as they navigate their current Covid-19 restrictions. While some churches choose to follow very closely the directive to " Submit to the governing authorities" others feel this is a time to "Obey God rather than man". While we try to navigate these decisions there remains the necessity of continuing to shepherd the people God. This time seems full of potential pitfalls and polarizing issues. I hope this episode will encourage your heart and will prove helpful to you.
Have you watched the Netflix documentary "The Social Dilemma"? Within this documentary I think it engaged an important discussion around a topic that is almost impossible to escape from today, our involvement in and the influence of Social media. This is frankly a discussion that is long overdue. More specifically, how is social media affecting the faith formation or destruction of people? Are there things worth redeeming in Social media?
Through his work with "Truth Matters" Sid Koop has poured a massive amount of energy into training and equipping youth workers to engage young people in the transforming gospel. I hope you are encouraged and challenged to think seriously about both the positive and negative implications Social media may be having on you, your children and those in you r congregations and communities.
Have you ever felt like you have plateaued and wondered "Do I move on or stay?" Dennis and I take some time to talk the importance of continuing to grow and develop in ministry. Whether this means formal education, mentoring, or even some introspection it is pressing that we continue to grow, shoring up weaker areas of our ministry and character rather than running from them.
In Canada, Hockey culture directly affects the church....and the church ought to impact our Hockey culture. What responsibility does the church have to support/encourage and disciple hockey families to not just exist but thrive and have an impact on the hockey world they are engaged in.
Kim serves as lead pastor of Waldheim MB church in Waldheim Saskatchewan, as well as chaplain with Hockey Ministries International (HMI) for the Saskatoon Blades (WHL) and with the new AAA Franchise in Warman Sk. Kim and Barb have a love for the church, their hockey world and their community, and have lived the hockey life with their son Alex.
The aim of this episode is to encourage the church to think seriously about the mission field that is in our communities, to engage and not just shrug off those parents who seem to be absent whenever hockey season roles around, and to take seriously the importance of equipping these young people and families to be a Godly witness in a very dark arena.
In order to help set the tone for the podcast, I wanted to share a conversation I was able to have with Pastor John Skillman. John and his wife Sharron served just shy of 30 years in Lustre Montana, prior to his recent retirement. John is a wonderful embodiment of a small town pastor. Driven by a gospel-centred love for his people and those who may not grace the pew, John has some great stories and insight to share which I hope you will find encouraging, insightful and challenging.
"Faithful Men" will be a regular feature on this podcast. Interviewing men AND WOMEN...who have been serving faithfully in their contexts. What makes these people tick? Where has the Lord led them and what lessons have they learned? It isoften these men and women who have had a proven track-record of faithful service and godliness, who are rarely given a voice (or frankly even noticed) but who hold a wealth of insight and a heart of love for the church. Press on my friends...