Joe & Nola are worshippers with a vision and heart to go to the darkest places—bringing prayer, worship, and the message of the Gospel to all. There is so much opportunity to be involved with what God is doing today!

Time Stamps:

1:30 - Ministry is our hobby

3:10 - The heart for worship

4:18 - Giftings that compliment

7:25 - Contend Canada

12:45 - Obedient in taking a step

14:48 - Pursuing continuous prayer and worship

18:19 - We are called to go into the darkest places

22:00 - Instant family

24:27 - Leadership Development

28:38 - Unity amongst disciples

To reach Joe & Nola or get involved with Contend Canada visit their website at https://www.contendcanada.com/

In every dark corner, there is hope! You are invited into this beautiful conversation between Andrew, co-founder of Village of Hope, and Kim as they share about the greatest miracle in this world—a transformed life! God has come for the *one*, and if you're looking, you will find hope, life, love, acceptance, and forgiveness.

Time Stamps:

2:24 - My hobbies are found "on the way."

4:13 - The Village of Hope

7:55 - "If they only knew the price tag."

13:00 - One semester

14:38 - Why do you doubt ME now?

19:00 - A transformed life...

26:20 - Love, acceptance, and forgiveness

30:29 - Nobody looks for help unless they're in crisis

34:00 - Self-leadership

37:25 - You're not alone

40:34 - There is a place for anyone to love and serve

Find out more @https://villageofhope.ca/

Take a peek inside a well-known ministry that many churches are familiar with—Samaritan's Purse.

Kim and her guest, Christina, talk about this beautiful ministry that functions Beyond the Sanctuary. As they share their stories with us, they keep touching on how prayer empowers everything we do!

Time Stamps:

2:40 - Where is Christina off to next? 

4:49 - Camp is where my faith became real

7:11 - God pulled it all together for me

12:25 - Beyond the Sanctuary

17:01 - The quality of our work is the platform for our message

21:09 - Everything is done through prayer

24:17 - Relationship builders

28:04 - Mrs. Thelma

32:55 - The Gospel is meeting people where they're at

35:12 - How can I get involved?

To reach Kim or Christina, email: kcooper@samaritan.ca | cdocksteader@samaritan.ca
Website: https://www.samaritanspurse.ca/

You and I are everyday people who make a difference for Christ! When we focus on what we have in common over what divides us, it becomes the foundation of important conversations about life (what is life about?) and faith. And every conversation matters.

Time Stamps:

3:16 - The best city in Saskatchewan

5:24 - Friends from all over the world because of soccer

6:40 - God has put eternity in our hearts

10:29 - "Stubborn boy" was called to preach the Gospel

14:00 - Stop for the "one"

20:27 - What we have in common

24:27 - The beauty of Jesus motivates

30:15 - We do it scared

If you'd like to contact Divin you can reach him here: claude.divin@yahoo.fr

Can I get a testimony!? Ministry happens all week, making Sunday mornings the connection point for lives you've invested in. Everything you and I do can be submitted to God, and you can be sure He'll use you. You are not a victim of circumstance! 

Time Stamps:

3:39 - All on the couch, watching movies and eating popcorn 

5:03 - I can't say I didn't have a Christian influence

11:48 - "Boom" and then God began to work

16:45 - I've been in your shoes

21:16 - Sports are not just sports

24:08 - I'm called to GO

31: 17 - What happens when you spend time?

36:24 - Worship & Influence

Follow Chris on Instagram @coachcboyko or reach him through email: chrisb@sonrise.ca

Do you remember digging to the bottom of the cereal box for the prize? This feels like that! If you're looking for some inspiration (especially if you're creative) then jump into this conversation with Kim and Greg—you'll hardly get a word in edgewise and it's wonderful!

Time Stamps:

3:04 - Pickleball Dad

6:15 - I started to wonder how I could get the message to them

11:03 - We started in a place of struggle

18:44 - We're not gonna do church youth groups

24:45 - Light contends with the darkness

28:00 - The balance of Pastoral Ministry and Evangelism

34:25 - Learn to invite people in

38:04 - Are we increasing the size of our table?

45:38 - 1 step as an artist and 2 steps toward Jesus

Book recommendations:

Strengthening The Soul of Your Leadership—Ruth Haley Barton: https://a.co/d/5243ZJq

The Rest of God—Mark Buchanan: https://a.co/d/7mtV8zX

This episode is a delight—Kim and Jennilee talk about the creative ways in which God calls and equips us; candidly sharing the reality of the ups and downs that go with the mission. Together they remind us that God is always faithful—it's just that sometimes we get the blueprint between heaven and earth a little mixed up in our zealousness. Happy listening!

Time Stamps:

3:55 - You gotta know Jennilee!

5:12 - Thrive Canada—nature-based childcare

7:24 - God gave me a way to do it all

10:00 - Our call to missions, and we still get our lattes every morning

12:38 - Tools along the way

17:49 - Nothing but wins

25:33 - Finding your own people

29:10 - "Don't send them away—give them something to eat"

37:50 - Write out your dream and START

To reach Jennilee, email: jennilee@thrivekidscanada.ca

Season 4 kicks off with a bang!

Get ready to dive into an engaging conversation with Kim and her special guest, Daycee, representing Hillcrest Church in Moose Jaw. Together, they delve into the exciting theme for this season: 'Beyond the Sanctuary'. Don't miss this heart-stirring dialogue as they explore the connection between church leadership and its congregation while addressing the unique needs of the greater community.

Time Stamps:

2:55 - An intro to Daycee 

9:30 - *Link* is the word

16:27 - Felt needs—what they're identifying as their needs

19:35 - A level of courage and risk

21:25 - Push back

23:27 - A *people* connection

34:00 - Growing for your own people

36:02 - Overwhelmed by need

39:29 - Test runs vs. Doing it in earnest

42:48 - Obedience is success