Audio & Video - Webinar & Podcasts Discussions

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

15 December, 2022

Podcast We are offering courage for caregivers with Marjorie Thompson Marjorie J. Thompson has reassuring and encouraging words for us as we dig into the spirituality of caregiving. 34:27

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

01 December, 2022

Podcast How a workplace can be a place to flourish Al Lopus wrote the book, literally, on what a flourishing workplace is. He talks with us about his two decades of work at Best Christian Workplaces Institute and how toxic workplaces can change into places where people love what they do and find deep satisfaction. 26:56

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

17 November, 2022

Podcast Carla Funk shares how to write your own life story Carla Funk joins us and shares on how she wrote about her life and encourages us how to do the same 38:58

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

30 June, 2022

Podcast Why listening matters now more than ever. 200 episodes of the Faith Today podcast

Episode 200 is here!

After 199 episodes of interviewing other people, our podcast host Karen Stiller takes the mic and shares some of what she's learned through this podcast about listening, and from listening to others.

18:50

26 November, 2020

Webinar How to be a more politically engaged, active citizen Watch a recording from Sept. 26 of our webinar with Karri Munn-Venn of Citizens for Public Justice, Glendyne Gerrard of DefendDignity.ca, and Julia Beazley, director of public policy for the EFC, with host Karen Stiller. 49:48

17 June, 2022

Podcast How does clergy sexual abuse keep happening?

Victim-advocate Melodie Bissell, who is also president of Plan to Protect, joins Karen Stiller and co-host Ilana Reimer to answer some of the questions we are all struggling with on this tough topic. We also hear what keeps Melodie going in this difficult work. Where God is present, there is hope, beauty and the ever-present possibility of healing.

36:09

24 November, 2020

Webinar Understanding the proposed conversion therapy ban The conversation around Bill C-6 (TheEFC.ca/C-6) can feel confusing and complicated. We are united in opposing harmful practices. But why are many Christians concerned it could infringe on freedom of conscience and expression? Featuring Julia Beazley (EFC), Derek Ross (Chr. Legal Fellowship) & Deina Warren (Cdn Centre for Christian Charities). Sorry, the recording from Nov. 24 is not available.

19 May, 2022

Podcast Who are Evangelicals? Maybe not who you think. With John G. Stackhouse Jr. Do you ever wonder if, amidst controversy and a sometimes questionable reputation, we should just ditch the word 'Evangelical?' John G. Stackhouse, Jr. answers that question and more in this conversation. 39:21

12 May, 2022

Podcast Ann Voskamp on the ancient path of suffering Why does the Christian life always seem to involve suffering? How is Jesus present in our sorrow and confusion? 30:21

19 June, 2019

Webinar What churches can and cannot do during a federal election There are proper ways Canadian church congregations can be active participants in elections. Learn more from our expert guests Deina Warren, legal counsel for the Canadian Council of Christian Charities, and Julia Beazley, director of public policy for the EFC. Disclaimer: this webinar is not legal advice. Consulting a lawyer is always best. 50:01

28 April, 2022

Podcast Thank you. I'm sorry. Tell me more. Author, psychologist and pastor Rod Wilson unpacks these three phrases for us and shares some practical tips on how to do all three well. 33:47

14 April, 2022

Podcast "What are you free to do because your dream died?" This episode, featuring Scott Erickson, author of Say Yes: Discover the Surprising Life Beyond the Death of a Dream, is full of great advice, including something called ‘the wonder hack’ and a creepy but illuminating ‘death practice.' 48:55