This episode of The Father’s Life is taken from our library of this year’s “50 Days to Your Pentecost” daily livestream. Michael is joined by Rodney Burton from Bangor, Northern Ireland, to explore a remarkable journey of healing and reconciliation.

A former military medic who battled PTSD, Rodney shares how God led him to the historic lands of “St. Patrick’s Veil of Angels”, sparking a divine mission to Norway. From a divine prompting in 2015 to a life-changing encounter in 2018, Rodney recounts worshipping across Norway’s cliffs and churches, culminating in a profound moment of breaking bread and then embracing thousands, releasing God’s love and forgiveness.

Discover how Rodney’s obedience, even amidst personal loss, became a conduit for spiritual restoration, connecting Ireland’s Christian heritage with Norway’s Viking past.

Be sure to watch or listen to this episode all the way through as a miracle was captured on camera and Rodney came back to share about it on the next day’s livestream.

To hear more from 50 Days to your Pentecost or to get connected to Christ For Your City, visit http://cfyc.org Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to The Father's Life

02:39 Rodney's Journey and Background

05:40 The Significance of St. Patrick's Chapel

08:48 The Legacy of 24/7 Worship

11:49 Healing Through Music and Ministry

14:29 The Conference Experience

19:26 Embracing the Father's Love

24:24 The Impact of Loss and Healing

27:19 A Call to the Next Generation

This episode of The Father’s Life is taken from our library of this year’s “50 Days to Your Pentecost” daily livestream. Michael is joined by Rodney Burton from Bangor, Northern Ireland, to explore a remarkable journey of healing and reconciliation.

A former military medic who battled PTSD, Rodney shares how God led him to the historic lands of “St. Patrick’s Veil of Angels”, sparking a divine mission to Norway. From a divine prompting in 2015 to a life-changing encounter in 2018, Rodney recounts worshipping across Norway’s cliffs and churches, culminating in a profound moment of breaking bread and then embracing thousands, releasing God’s love and forgiveness.

Discover how Rodney’s obedience, even amidst personal loss, became a conduit for spiritual restoration, connecting Ireland’s Christian heritage with Norway’s Viking past.

Be sure to watch or listen to this episode all the way through as a miracle was captured on camera and Rodney came back to share about it on the next day’s livestream.

To hear more from 50 Days to your Pentecost or to get connected to Christ For Your City, visit http://cfyc.org Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to The Father's Life

02:39 Rodney's Journey and Background

05:40 The Significance of St. Patrick's Chapel

08:48 The Legacy of 24/7 Worship

11:49 Healing Through Music and Ministry

14:29 The Conference Experience

17:40 Hearing the Miracle on the Interview

24:24 The Impact of Loss and Healing

27:19 A Call to the Next Generation

34:02 Rodney Explaining the Miracle that Happened

This episode of The Father’s Life is taken from the library of this year’s “50 Days to Your Pentecost” daily livestream. Michael is joined by longtime friend, Andreas Keller from Winterthur, Switzerland—a leader and spiritual father carrying a generational call to restore the land and hearts of people. Together they explore themes of destiny, intercession, and the restoration of the Bride of Christ in this critical hour. From stories of walking ancestral land and seeing prophetic promises come to life, to conversations about national alignments, healing wounds in the Body, and praying for the global Church, this episode is a call to unity and courage. Whether you’re seeking encouragement, fresh perspective, or a reminder that God’s purposes extend beyond our lifetimes, you’ll find yourself strengthened and inspired to engage with what God is doing right now.

This episode of The Father’s Life is taken from the library of this year’s “50 Days to Your Pentecost” daily livestream. Michael is joined by longtime friend, Andreas Keller from Winterthur, Switzerland—a leader and spiritual father carrying a generational call to restore the land and hearts of people. Together they explore themes of destiny, intercession, and the restoration of the Bride of Christ in this critical hour. From stories of walking ancestral land and seeing prophetic promises come to life, to conversations about national alignments, healing wounds in the Body, and praying for the global Church, this episode is a call to unity and courage. Whether you’re seeking encouragement, fresh perspective, or a reminder that God’s purposes extend beyond our lifetimes, you’ll find yourself strengthened and inspired to engage with what God is doing right now.

In this episode of The Father’s Life, Michael Pierce sits down with his longtime friend, Seelian Chua, from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Together, they reflect on Seelian’s powerful journey—from two decades in the corporate world to leading a congregation as a spiritual father—and the lessons he’s learned about raising up the next generation of leaders.

Their conversation dives deep into themes of spiritual perseverance, walking out kingdom life “no matter the cost,” and learning to build healthy, intergenerational church families. They share inspiring stories of ministry among Malaysia’s tribal communities, the importance of opening our homes and tables, and how to walk alongside others so they can flourish.

Seelian’s heart for the nations, his commitment to relational discipleship, and his call for Canadians (and believers everywhere) to reach “one life, one family at a time” will challenge and encourage you. This episode ends with a powerful prayer for listeners to become bridges of God’s love in their own communities.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Background of Seelian Chua

03:07 The Journey of Faith and Ministry

08:35 Transitioning from Corporate to Pastoral Life

11:36 Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

14:34 Navigating Leadership Transitions

20:50 Supporting Indigenous Communities

23:34 Celebrating Community and Cultural Diversity

26:12 The Power of Love and Relationships

In this episode of The Father’s Life, Michael Pierce sits down with his longtime friend, Seelian Chua, from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Together, they reflect on Seelian’s powerful journey—from two decades in the corporate world to leading a congregation as a spiritual father—and the lessons he’s learned about raising up the next generation of leaders.

Their conversation dives deep into themes of spiritual perseverance, walking out kingdom life “no matter the cost,” and learning to build healthy, intergenerational church families. They share inspiring stories of ministry among Malaysia’s tribal communities, the importance of opening our homes and tables, and how to walk alongside others so they can flourish.

Seelian’s heart for the nations, his commitment to relational discipleship, and his call for Canadians (and believers everywhere) to reach “one life, one family at a time” will challenge and encourage you. This episode ends with a powerful prayer for listeners to become bridges of God’s love in their own communities.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Background of Seelian Chua

03:07 The Journey of Faith and Ministry

08:35 Transitioning from Corporate to Pastoral Life

11:36 Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

14:34 Navigating Leadership Transitions

20:50 Supporting Indigenous Communities

23:34 Celebrating Community and Cultural Diversity

26:12 The Power of Love and Relationships

In this very first episode of The Father’s Life, Ann Pierce sits down with her husband, Michael Pierce, founder of Christ for Your City, to share the heart and vision behind this new podcast. Michael opens up about his early years of coming to faith, his unexpected call to ministry at age 19, and the bold ways God led him into evangelistic ministry — from preaching in pool halls in the ghettos of Florida, to pastoring in Northern Ontario, to becoming a radio announcer proclaiming the Gospel over secular airwaves. Together, Michael and Ann recount the story of Christ for Your City’s birth in 1995, the national impact of the 120 Days of Prayer for Your City prayer guide, and their lifelong calling to see cities, nations, and generations transformed by the presence of God. You’ll hear the vision for The Father’s Life — a space to draw out the “gems” of faith from believers in every walk of life. From business leaders to students, priests to entrepreneurs, this podcast is about calling the next generation into deeper intimacy with God and walking in unity — not uniformity — across generations, denominations, and cultures. Whether you are a pastor, parent, student, or marketplace leader, this conversation will stir your heart to believe that God has more for you — and for your city. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to The Father's Life Podcast 01:01 Michael's Journey to Faith and Ministry 02:43 Creative Evangelism in the Ghettos 03:57 Transitioning to Radio Ministry 06:06 The Vision for Christ for Your City 08:34 The Impact of Prayer on Communities 10:41 Empowering Leaders for Transformation 12:59 The Father's Life Podcast Vision 16:29 Generational Influence and Legacy 19:04 Unity in Diversity: A Call to Generations 25:13 Walking Together in Unity vs. Uniformity

In this very first episode of The Father’s Life, Ann Pierce sits down with her husband, Michael Pierce, founder of Christ for Your City, to share the heart and vision behind this new podcast. Michael opens up about his early years of coming to faith, his unexpected call to ministry at age 19, and the bold ways God led him into evangelistic ministry — from preaching in pool halls in the ghettos of Florida, to pastoring in Northern Ontario, to becoming a radio announcer proclaiming the Gospel over secular airwaves. Together, Michael and Ann recount the story of Christ for Your City’s birth in 1995, the national impact of the 120 Days of Prayer for Your City prayer guide, and their lifelong calling to see cities, nations, and generations transformed by the presence of God. You’ll hear the vision for The Father’s Life — a space to draw out the “gems” of faith from believers in every walk of life. From business leaders to students, priests to entrepreneurs, this podcast is about calling the next generation into deeper intimacy with God and walking in unity — not uniformity — across generations, denominations, and cultures. Whether you are a pastor, parent, student, or marketplace leader, this conversation will stir your heart to believe that God has more for you — and for your city. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to The Father's Life Podcast 01:01 Michael's Journey to Faith and Ministry 02:43 Creative Evangelism in the Ghettos 03:57 Transitioning to Radio Ministry 06:06 The Vision for Christ for Your City 08:34 The Impact of Prayer on Communities 10:41 Empowering Leaders for Transformation 12:59 The Father's Life Podcast Vision 16:29 Generational Influence and Legacy 19:04 Unity in Diversity: A Call to Generations 25:13 Walking Together in Unity vs. Uniformity