Audio & Video - Webinar & Podcasts Discussions

19 October, 2016

Webinar Religious freedom for other religions: The Ktunuxa case Why should we care about the religious freedom of other religions? How does the religious freedom of other religions impact our own? The EFC is involved in an intervention on behalf of the Ktunaxa people of B.C. who are fighting a religious freedom case involving land claims. Featuring Bruce J. Clemenger, EFC President. Host: Karen Stiller. 33:41

06 August, 2020

Podcast What does our faith have to do with our Facebook?

In this Faith Today article, writer Matthew Civico helps us reflect on the costs and and benefits of the massively popular social media tool.

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27 September, 2016

Webinar How to help the suffering: Learning from chronic illness In the light of Canada’s introduction of physician-assisted death, Christians are exploring how they can better come alongside those who are suffering to offer hope and comfort. Watch this EFC webinar to explore how we can help, and of course learn from, those who are hurting. Featuring Doug Koop and David Guretzki. Host: Karen Stiller. 47:18

29 July, 2020

Podcast Practising the practises of our faith Writer Patricia Paddey explores some ancient spiritual practices and how she gently ushered them into her daily life and faith practice. 9:17

14 June, 2016

Webinar Youth and Church: Five years since the Hemorrhaging Faith study Why do young people leave the Church? Why do they stay? It’s been five years since "Hemorrhaging Faith: Why and When Canadian Young Adults are Leaving, Staying and Returning to Church" was released by the EFC and its partners. Join us as we dig back into the research with the EFC's Rick Hiemstra, Sid Koop of Truth Matters, and Dave Overholt of Tyndale University College. Host: Karen Stiller. 47:52

23 July, 2020

Podcast Why would anyone go to church? An interview with Kevin Makins Kevin Makins is founding pastor of Eucharist Church in Hamilton and author of the recently released book "Why Would Anyone go to Church? A Young Community's Quest to Reclaim Church for Good." 35:04

23 May, 2016

Webinar The Problem of Pornography Pornography hurts everyone. And it is more accessible than ever. Christians and the Church are sadly not immune from its ravages. Pornography impacts our kids, their development as compassionate and sexually healthy human beings, and our relationships and marriages. Julia Beazley, director of public policy for the EFC, explores the problem and ways to respond. Host: Karen Stiller. 43:04

16 July, 2020

Podcast While we pray for miracles B.C. writer Dave Jeffery, who lives with the terminal neurological disorder ALS, takes us inside his journey of praying for a personal miracle of healing – and finding grace instead. 13:51

19 April, 2016

Webinar Evangelicals Around the World What can we learn from our brothers and sisters around the world? Canadian Brian Stiller shares from his unique vantage point as global ambassador for the World Evangelical Alliance. He is one of the editors of "Evangelicals Around the World: A Global Handbook for the 21st Century." His most recent book is "An Insider’s Guide to Praying for the World." Host: Karen Stiller. 45:47

09 July, 2020

Podcast Bone of our bone. Flesh of our flesh: Interview with Neil Cudney Neil Cudney, director of organizational and spiritual life and administration with Christian Horizons, speaks to us about hospitality and how this strange time of isolation we are all living through can help us understand better what life can be like for people living with disabilities. 26:08

30 March, 2016

Webinar Worse than we thought: Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide Since our previous webinar on this topic, the Joint Parliamentary Committee has submitted its controversial proposals, more far-reaching and extreme than Canadians expected. We will explore the impact the recommendations could have, the responses the report has been receiving, and consider a way forward. Featuring the EFC's Bruce Clemenger and Julia Beazley. Host: Karen Stiller. 45:41

06 July, 2020

Podcast The impact of MAID on people with disabilities Kory Earle of People First of Canada offers a moving testimony about his life and his feelings about extending Medical Assistance in Dying to people with disabilities. 1:51:39

16 February, 2016

Webinar Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide in Canada What do you need to know now about euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide? How can we protect life? Featuring the EFC's Bruce Clemenger and Julia Beazley. Host: Karen Stiller. 45:40

02 July, 2020

Podcast Walking and the Life of Faith Writer Mark Buchanan sees things differently when he walks. This Faith Today piece takes readers inside the wonderful world of spiritual walking. 11:28

19 January, 2016

Webinar Clergy wellness - How can churches care better? What does well-being look like in a busy pastoral life that is often full of demands and ripe for burn-out? How can churches care better for their ministry leaders? Featuring Wanda Malcolm of Wycliffe College and Mark Vander Vennen of Shalem Mental Health Network. Host: Karen Stiller. 49:16

29 May, 2020

Podcast The Church as Chaplain David Guretzki considers what the Canadian Church can learn from the style of ministry typically practised by chaplains. 4:43