Church in the North
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AI, Technology, and Resurrection Sunday with Rob, Dan, and Geoff.
Church in the North
03/11/24 • 60 min
Should pastors be talking with their congregations about AI? This week on the podcast we have an in-studio conversation with Rob, Geoff, and Dan about AI and Easter planning. The conversation is philosophical, theological, and also practical.
For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. For questions or inquiries, please email us: [email protected]. If you like what you hear, please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment.
Resiliency and the Last Ten Years with Dr. Keith Taylor
Church in the North
09/18/23 • 73 min
Dr. Keith Taylor is the former Lead Pastor of Beulah Alliance Church in Edmonton, where he served for thirty years. He also served as the interim President of The Alliance Canada. Rob and Keith discuss building lifelong resiliency in ministry, being intentional in the last ten years, emerging generations, and other topics. To contact Keith, email him at [email protected].
In the pre-show, Rob, Dan, and Geoff discuss the fall launch, sports, church announcements, and much more. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. For questions or inquiries, email us: [email protected].
The Church, Evangelicalism, and Culture with David Guretzki, Part 1
Church in the North
02/26/24 • 55 min
Should we stop using the term evangelical? This is the first of a two-part interview with David Guretzki, the President and CEO of The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC). We discuss Canadian Evangelicalism, theology, and culture. To learn more about EFC, visit www.evangelicalfellowship.ca.
In the pre-show, Rob, Dan, and Geoff are back together to talk about attending conferences and skipping sessions. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. For questions or inquiries, please email us: [email protected]. If you like what you hear, please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment.
Planting the Gospel in East Vancouver with Jake LeFave
Church in the North
10/21/24 • 55 min
Sometimes, God takes our well-laid plans and turns them upside down for his glory. In this episode of CITN, we speak with Jake LeFave about church planting during a time of global disruption. We explore the heart-realities that ministry leaders wrestle with, the surprise of God's gracious redirection, and the challenges of planting the gospel in East Vancouver. Jake is the Lead Pastor of Christ City, a neighbourhood church in East Vancouver. For more information, visit https://christcitychurch.ca/eastvan/
In the pre-show, Rob, Kate and Geoff get caught up after the Thanksgiving break. They also talk about pastoral appreciation. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. For questions or inquiries, please email us at [email protected]. If you like what you hear, please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment.
Learning From The Old Youth Guys with Mark Mowbray
Church in the North
07/08/24 • 54 min
What can we learn from veteran youth workers who have served in youth ministry for over thirty years? For part two of this week's summer series, "Learning from the OLD Youth Guys," we speak with Mark Mowbray, the Senior High & Young Adult Pastor at Bramalea Baptist Church in Brampton, ON.
There is no -pre-show for our summer series, but you can expect our team of co-hosts to return in the fall. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. If you have questions or inquiries, please email us at [email protected]. Like what you hear? Please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment.
The Power of Community Outreach with Dallas and Leah Beutler
Church in the North
02/25/25 • 83 min
In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Dallas and Leah Beutler about inner-city outreach. They also discuss church co-leadership, pastoral burnout, and keeping Christ central in ministry. Dallas and Leah Beutler are the Lead Pastors at The Rock Church in Saskatoon, SK.
For more information about The Rock Church, visit https://trcyxe.ca/
In the Pre-Show, Rob, Geoff, and Kaitlin discuss travel plans for the mod week, the US tariffs and community outreach.
For more information about the podcast, visit https://www.churchinthenorth.ca/.
For questions or inquiries, please email us at [email protected].
If you like what you hear, please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment.
Alpha, Emerging Generations, and Leadership with Shaila Visser
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11/18/24 • 82 min
With rising digital distraction and pastoral shortages, is the church prepared to reach emerging generations? In this episode of CITN, Rob speaks with Shaila Visser about the remarkable growth of the Alpha program and its impact on youth ministry. They explore insights from recent research on emerging generations, highlighting the significant spiritual hunger among young people. They also talk about the launch of the new Alpha Youth series designed for Gen Z and Gen Alpha, the shortage of young people entering into ministry, and the challenges of staying grounded in leadership. Shaila is the National Director of Alpha Canada and Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International.
For more information about Alpha Youth, visit: https://alphacanada.org/youth/.
To learn more about Student Leadership Collective, visit: https://alphacanada.org/studentleadershipcollective/.
In the pre-show, Geoff, Rob and special guest Karly Traub get back in the studio after a long weekend and a week off from the podcast. They talk about Alpha, including their past experiences, and their excitement for the new Youth Alpha video series set to release on November 14. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. For questions or inquiries, email us at [email protected]. If you like what you hear, please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment.
The Church, Evangelicalism, and MAID with David Guretzki, Part 2
Church in the North
03/04/24 • 54 min
Why should churches care about medical assistance in dying (MAID)? This is the second of a two-part interview with David Guretzki, the President and CEO of The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC). We discuss Canadian Evangelicalism, theology, and culture. To learn more about EFC, visit www.evangelicalfellowship.ca.
In the pre-show, Rob, Dan, and Geoff have a conversation about MAID and its implications for the church. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. For questions or inquiries, please email us: [email protected]. If you like what you hear, please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment.
Truth and Reconciliation and Canada's Indigenous Peoples with Howard Jolly
Church in the North
09/30/24 • 76 min
Why should churches be paying attention to National Truth and Reconciliation Day? In this episode of CITN, we speak with Howard Jolly about his journey into pastoral ministry. We also discuss the challenges and dreams he has for Canadian Indigenous churches. Howard is the Executive Director of Indigenous Alliance Churches of Canada. You can support his work at https://thealliancecanada.ca/gift/indigenous-alliance-churches-of-canada/.
In the pre-show, Rob, Geoff, and Kaitlin discuss work/life balance for ministry leaders. They also talk about their hobbies, some which might surprise listeners. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. For questions or inquiries, please email us at [email protected]. If you like what you hear, please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment.
Disciple-making, Emerging Adults, and University Campuses with Robin Wallar
Church in the North
11/05/23 • 77 min
Not all emerging adults are deconstructing or done with faith. In this episode, we explore growing disciple-making movements and church plants on Canadian university campuses. Robin Wallar is the Lead Pastor of LIFT Church in the Toronto/Hamilton region. He leads a multiplying, disciple-making, multisite church that spans six different university campuses. For more information about LIFT Church, visit www.liftchurch.ca. For more information about Robin's books, visit www.liftchurch.ca/books.
In the pre-show, Rob, Dan, and Geoff discuss the autumn equinox, long-term planning, and visiting other churches. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. For questions or inquiries, email us: [email protected].
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How many episodes does Church in the North have?
Church in the North currently has 61 episodes available.
What topics does Church in the North cover?
The podcast is about Ministry, Christianity, Leadership, Canada, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Mission, Gospel and Church.
What is the most popular episode on Church in the North?
The episode title 'Leading and Leaning Into God Through Life's Great Disruptions with Jon Stairs' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Church in the North?
The average episode length on Church in the North is 74 minutes.
How often are episodes of Church in the North released?
Episodes of Church in the North are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Church in the North?
The first episode of Church in the North was released on Sep 12, 2023.
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