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16 January, 2025

Podcast 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. 43:11

26 April, 2024

Faith Today TV Inside investigations of spiritual abuse with Bob Stenhouse and Randal Rauser Two investigators explain what happens during an abuse investigation, how they carry out their work and why they feel called to do it. Our 7th full-length podcast video. 38:43

03 December, 2020

Webinar The Church and Covid: How are our pastors and leaders faring? 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. Watch the recording made Dec. 3 now. 48:01

19 December, 2024

Podcast 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. 38:12

27 March, 2024

Faith Today TV A chat with the writers of the Jesus drama "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. Our 5th full-length podcast video. 28:02

30 June, 2020

Webinar Reopening Churches 2: What we know so far, and what we can learn as provinces reopen This interactive webinar explored where churches are as of June 30 in their reopening. Host Karen Stiller brought audience questions to Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer for the Northwest Territories; Bruce Clemenger, president of the EFC; Dan Cochrane of CrossRoads Church (Red Deer, Alta.) and Roger Berg of Church on the Queensway (Toronto). 59:06

13 December, 2024

Podcast 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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04 March, 2024

Faith Today TV Responding to abuse allegations in seminaries and churches Abuse allegations just keep coming in churches, seminaries and ministry organizations. How can we respond well and build a culture where these things are less likely to occur? Our guest Lydia Fawcett points the way. Our 4th full-length podcast video. 33:33

03 June, 2020

Webinar Reopening Churches: Sharing ideas, advice and experience As pandemic lockdowns eased, on June 3 EFC panel guests fielded your questions. Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer, Northwest Territories; Dan Godard, Victory Church, Moose Jaw, Sask.; Troy Matchett, Eglise de la Grace / Grace Church, Bouctouche, N.B.; Rick Burdett, Outreach Canada Ministries; Bruce Clemenger, EFC; Karen Stiller, host. More resources: TheEFC.ca/Covid19 45:30

29 November, 2024

Podcast Faith in the world of journalism and media 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. He chats with host Bill Fledderus about why it's important to hear the stories of people's spirituality, no mattter what faith group they come from.

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14 May, 2020

Webinar Karen Stiller spiritual memoir book launch - The Minister's Wife Karen Stiller is a veteran writer, editor (Faith Today) and host of the EFC Podcast. She discussed her new book The Minister's Wife: A memoir of faith, doubt, friendship, loneliness, forgiveness and more (Tyndale Publishers) with Mark Buchanan, theologian (Ambrose University) and author of many books including God Walk: Moving at the Speed of Your Soul (Zondervan, 2020). 54:02

26 January, 2024

Faith Today TV Single in the Church? A discussion for everyone A wide-ranging conversation about singleness and sexuality with Karissa Sovdi, a counsellor and writer in Victoria, B.C., and Barry Danylak, the Calgary-based director of the ministry SEE Global. Our 6th full-length podcast video. 36:08

14 November, 2024

Podcast What we can do about poverty in Canada 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.” 36:22

30 March, 2020

Webinar Being Church and Neighbour During COVID-19: Crowdsourcing Great Ideas Learning from each other with audience ideas and tips on how you have been church and neighbour during this challenging time. Co-hosted by Faith Today editors Karen Stiller and Bill Fledderus. 45:45

01 November, 2024

Podcast Book of Common Prayer and writing obituaries 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. 36:57

27 February, 2024

Faith Today TV The terrifying delight of losing everything Did you read our May/Jun 2024 article "The Terrifying Delight of Losing Everything"? There's now an inspiring 17-minute documentary about Philip and Robyn Serez and their journey with the degenerative disease ALS that is breaking down Philip's body. 17:03

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