Audio & Video - Webinar & Podcasts Discussions

08 June, 2021

Webinar Living well after the pandemic What have we learned from this challenging, weird, difficult pandemic experience as individuals and as the Church? Our expert panel -- Carolyn Arends, April Yamasaki, Ken Shigematsu and Danielle Strickland -- share their insights and experiences in spiritual health and wellness and how we can live even slightly tweaked lives based on our Covid-19 experiences. 60:36

30 January, 2025

Podcast 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. 31:16

29 May, 2024

Faith Today TV Gathering young Christians with Israel Gimba Israel Gimba is an Ottawa evangelist and pastor. He talks with host Sammy Kyereme about the heart of the ministry Dunamis Army, how Ignite Saturdays are facilitated, and strategy on how to bring together a united gathering for young Christians. Our 8th full-length podcast video. 19:03

18 May, 2021

Webinar Meet author Beth Severen, expert on reaching and keeping unchurched emerging adults Our first ever Meet the Author evening included Beth Seversen discussing her book Not Done Yet: Reaching and Keeping Unchurched Emerging Adults. Also the EFC's director of research Rick Hiemstra and Sid Koop, a Canadian youth ministry expert and speaker. Audio also available at www.faithtoday.ca/podcasts. 58:56

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

17 March, 2021

Webinar Conscience protection - How the Church can help medical professionals Churches have a role to play as the federal government expands assisted suicide. Medical professionals need conscience protection and are asking the Church to help. No one should be forced to participate in ending lives. Right now in Ontario there's opportunity to influence conscience legislation. Watch our March 17 discussion with doctors and the Coalition for HealthCARE and Conscience. 62:50

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

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

10 March, 2021

Webinar Medical professionals explain need for conscience protection Three doctors discuss the need for increased legal conscience protections in response to changes to Canada's euthanasia law. The EFC's Karen Stiller hosted Drs. Jane Dobson, Donato Gugliotta and Isabel Nunes from the Christian Medical and Dental Association of Canada. Learn more at TheEFC.ca/Conscience. 35:26

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

21 February, 2023

Webinar Supporting Canadians to live: An update on MAiD and how the Church can engage What’s happening with assisted dying (MAiD)? What can individuals/churches do? This webinar by the EFC and Christian Medical and Dental Assoc'n shares on advocating for changes to the law, supporting alternatives to MAiD and practical ways to reach out. CMDA resources: NoOptionsNoChoice.com & bit.ly/NONCChurches. EFC resources at TheEFC.ca/MAIDactionkit, /LifeTogether & /DeclareAndResolve 49:26

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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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

21 February, 2023

Webinar Supporting Canadians to live: An update on MAiD and how the Church can engage What’s happening with MAiD in Canada? Is there anything individuals and churches can do? Hear from the EFC and the Christian Medical and Dental Association of Canada about advocating for changes to the law, supporting alternatives to MAiD and practical ways to reach out. 49:26

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