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29 May, 2023

Podcast East Coast Theology: Anna Robbins on the relevance of a seminary's local context Seminary president Anna Robbins discusses how effective ministry and good theological education can both benefit from paying attention to local context. 31:01

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

11 May, 2023

Podcast Encouraging women in Canadian churches

How can we all help reduce the internal and external obstacles that impede women from using their gifts? Cathie Ostapchuk of Gather Women Canada has some ideas.

36:40

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

21 April, 2023

Podcast How to bring out your creative side

This conversation with Canadian creative Ann-Margret Hovsepian is all about getting you moving more deeply into your creative side – with a bit of side dip into pondering why colouring has become an activity for adults.

27:07

31 March, 2023

Podcast Canadian prayer networks and Ignite prayer summits Hear from three national leaders about how their networks have developed and how they have come to cooperate together for initiatives such as Ignite Prayer and Worship Summits. 38:09

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

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

15 March, 2023

Podcast New EFC president's vision for ministry

Who is David Guretzki, the new president and CEO of The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada? In this episode we chat about the EFC’s role in the Christian community across Canada and Guretzki's hopes for the future (and also about his astrophotography hobby and his cat Scrunchy).

35:20

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

27 February, 2023

Podcast Seasons of Sorrow Tim Challies brings the hard-earned wisdom and insights of the bereaved that can help us make sense of what can feel impossible to understand. From his experience, we can also learn how to best help those who are experiencing grief. 36:02

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

16 February, 2023

Podcast We need more Christians in movies, theatre and TV Calgary theatre director Val Lieske (Fire Exit Theatre, Ambrose University) talks with us about the importance of training Christian actors and storytellers. 34:32

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

26 January, 2023

Podcast Mental health and the church

How can the Church do better with mental health? That is a big and important question these days. Daniel Whitehead is our guest, CEO of Vancouver-based Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries.

29:37

13 January, 2023

Podcast A messier approach to discipling children

Lesli van Milligen is Canadian director, congregational ministry (and team lead for regional catalyzers) of the Christian Reformed Church in North America. She joins Karen Stiller to offer encouragement and insights for parents and churches alike.

37:20

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