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Podcast: Faith Today

Join host Bill Fledderus, guest host David Guretzki and founding host Karen Stiller for interviews with Christian culture shapers, leaders and ministry specialists. You can also read condensed versions of some of these conversations in Faith Today magazine.

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37:22

Elephants, tigers, rabbits and the Great Commission in Canada

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. 

Family & Community
Religious Freedom
37:27

Strengthening Canadian Christian education

Greg Needham of Salmon Arm, B.C., and Lauralynn Mercer of Huntsville, Ont., 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.

Church & Mission
35:11

Thinking about church and mission

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 research focuses on an intercultural, intergenerational, missional ecclesiology for Canada.

Church & Mission
40:50

Coping with stress in an increasingly unstable world

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.

Family & Community
Care for the Vulnerable
34:28

Helping kids grow in faith at home through little habits

Christie Thomas is an author, parent and children’s ministry leader in Alberta. 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.

Church & Mission
31:16

Journalism serving the Church: Reflecting on the past 12 years at Faith Today

Karen Stiller and Bill Fledderus have worked together editing print copies of Faith Today magazine since 2013. They recorded this episode just before Stiller left Faith Today to move more fully into a creative writing and coaching career.

Church & Mission
43:11

When pastors work too much

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 seminary professor and pastor James Ellis III, releasing early in 2025. In this conversation he unpacks the roots of workaholism and how pastors and churches can work together to keep everyone healthier.

38:12

Michael Messenger of World Vision on good work and big life changes

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 on to new things and a new season. He invites us into his process of discernment and reflection about making significant life changes. He speaks openly with host Karen Stiller about making big changes and hearing God's call on our lives in different seasons. 

1:04:36

What Will a Healthy and Vibrant Canadian Church Look like in Ten Years?

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&A session that took place as part of the event held at Evangel Temple, in October 2024.

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