Chris Byberg returns to The Father’s Life for a second conversation with Michael Pierce about prayer, politics, and learning to love people we disagree with.

As Director of the National House of Prayer in Ottawa, Chris shares what he has learned about praying for leaders across the political spectrum without allowing preference or offense to shape our hearts. He also tells a remarkable story of Canadian pastors receiving an unexpected opportunity to pray with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Together, Michael and Chris explore what it means to release our need to be right, pray for the leaders we have, and become people who build bridges rather than deepen divisions.

What could change if we genuinely began to pray for those we disagree with?

Connect with Chris Byberg and the National House of Prayer: nhop.ca

Chris Byberg returns to The Father’s Life for a second conversation with Michael Pierce about prayer, politics, and learning to love people we disagree with.

As Director of the National House of Prayer in Ottawa, Chris shares what he has learned about praying for leaders across the political spectrum without allowing preference or offense to shape our hearts. He also tells a remarkable story of Canadian pastors receiving an unexpected opportunity to pray with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Together, Michael and Chris explore what it means to release our need to be right, pray for the leaders we have, and become people who build bridges rather than deepen divisions.

What could change if we genuinely began to pray for those we disagree with?

Connect with Chris Byberg and the National House of Prayer: nhop.ca

In this episode of The Father’s Life, Michael Pierce sits down with The Honourable Brian Peckford, former Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador and the last living First Minister who signed the 1982 constitutional agreement. Drawing from his experience as a teacher and political leader, Peckford reflects on faith, freedom, Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the importance of understanding our history. Together, Michael and Brian explore restoring civics education, engaging respectfully across disagreements, and the role believers can play in strengthening their communities and nation. At the heart of the conversation is a challenge to return to first principles—including the Charter’s recognition of “the supremacy of God and the rule of law”—and to become informed, engaged, and willing to take responsibility for the future. To be in touch with Brain, email him @ brianpeckford@gmail.com or visit his blog @ http://peckford42.wordpress.com/ 00:00 — Meet Brian Peckford: Faith, Politics & a Life of Leadership 04:25 — The Story Behind Canada’s Charter of Rights & Freedoms 13:03 — Why Canada Hasn’t Fully Used the Constitution 16:06 — Reconciliation, Faith & the Churchill Falls Dispute 20:08 — “The Supremacy of God and the Rule of Law” 25:06 — Brian Peckford’s Message to the Next Generation 38:39 — Returning to First Principles 43:44 — Taking Responsibility & A Prayer for Canada