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Click below to watch episodes of the Faith Today Podcast (interviews with leaders and thinkers from the Canadian Christian community and beyond) and Church in Community (congregational outreach examples worth copying). There's also some new videos called Cross Connections that draw on columns by theologian David Guretzki, our publisher. Thanks for watching! You can also watch our videos directly on YouTube @faithtodaycanada.

31 October, 2025

Faith Today Podcast Episode 250 - Rick Hiemstra - Pastoral shortages? Calling and training for ministry

Faith Today TV Pastoral shortages? Calling and training for ministry Rick Hiemstra is a former Wesleyan pastor who now directs the EFC's Centre for Research on Church and Faith. He and host David Guretzki reflect on increasing concerns over upcoming pastor retirements and the shrinking numbers of future pastors. 47:50

10 October, 2025

Faith Today Podcast Episode 249 - Glenn Smith (Christians in Montreal today and across history)

Faith Today TV Christians in Montreal today and across history Glenn Smith of McGill University recently published "Christians in the City of Montréal." He discusses the end of nominalist Christianity and what vibrant spirituality looks like in a culture that ignores transcendence. 51:05

01 October, 2025

Cross Connections Episode 2 - Not Without Prayer (Featuring Athlete, Coach and Mentor Leon Brown)

Faith Today TV Not without prayer David Guretzki, president of The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, delves into the importance of prayer and how it relates to physical training in a wide-ranging conversation with athlete, coach and mentor Leon Brown. 34:52

08 September, 2025

Cross Connections Episode 1 - Why We Go to Church (Featuring Pastor Matt Rice)

Faith Today TV Why we go to church David Guretzki, president of The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, digs into some of the surprising benefits of regular church attendance, in conversation with Matt Rice, lead pastor of Trinity Bible Church near Ottawa. 46:50

05 March, 2025

Prayer in turbulent times by David Guretzki

Faith Today TV Prayer in turbulent times What does it mean that God is our refuge? Watch a video message from columnist David Guretzki based on his column from our MarApr issue. Guretzki is president and resident theologian of The EFC. 4:48

20 January, 2025

Faith Today TV Journalism serving the Church: Reflecting on the past 12 years at Faith Today The editors of Faith Today magazine and cohosts of its podcast – Karen Stiller and Bill Fledderus – sit together to reflect on their personal highlights from producing journalism together over the past 12+ years. Our 12th full podcast video. 35:34

12 August, 2024

Church In Community Episode 106 - The Raw Carrot: Creating disability-friendly work

Faith Today TV The Raw Carrot: Creating disability-friendly work Paris Community Church in Ontario was the starting location for a soup-making social enterprise that provides work to people who faced barriers to typical employment. The Raw Carrot is now ten years old and expanding to new locations. 14:05

27 June, 2024

Faith Today TV Holiness is for all of us, says new book by Karen Stiller Karen Stiller of Ottawa, author of "Holiness Here: Searching for God in the Ordinary Events of Everyday Life," chats about how all believers are holy even if we don't feel that way, grouchy hospitality and slow beauty. Our 11th full podcast video. 36:54

07 June, 2024

Faith Today TV Longing for joy with author Alastair Sterne Are you predisposed to grumpiness? Does joy feel like an elusive dream? B.C.-based author Alastair Sterne leads us through a contemplation of joy that is theological and practical. Our 10th full-length podcast video. 30:47

07 June, 2024

Faith Today TV How do we love our neighbour when they've survived trauma? Brenton Diaz, a trauma therapist in Ontario, helps us understand what it means to befriend someone harmed by a history of abuse or war. It's not as hard as we think it might be. Our 9th full-length podcast video. 38:08

29 May, 2024

Faith Today TV Gathering young Christians with Israel Gimba Israel Gimba is an Ottawa evangelist and pastor. He talks with host Sammy Kyereme about the heart of the ministry Dunamis Army, how Ignite Saturdays are facilitated, and strategy on how to bring together a united gathering for young Christians. Our 8th full-length podcast video. 19:03

26 April, 2024

Faith Today TV Inside investigations of spiritual abuse with Bob Stenhouse and Randal Rauser Two investigators explain what happens during an abuse investigation, how they carry out their work and why they feel called to do it. Our 7th full-length podcast video. 38:43

27 March, 2024

Faith Today TV A chat with the writers of the Jesus drama "The Chosen" Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson chat with host Bill Fledderus about the creative process, the challenges of crafting such a groundbreaking series and the importance of diverse storytelling. Our 5th full-length podcast video. 28:02

04 March, 2024

Faith Today TV Responding to abuse allegations in seminaries and churches Abuse allegations just keep coming in churches, seminaries and ministry organizations. How can we respond well and build a culture where these things are less likely to occur? Our guest Lydia Fawcett points the way. Our 4th full-length podcast video. 33:33

26 January, 2024

Faith Today TV Single in the Church? A discussion for everyone A wide-ranging conversation about singleness and sexuality with Karissa Sovdi, a counsellor and writer in Victoria, B.C., and Barry Danylak, the Calgary-based director of the ministry SEE Global. Our 6th full-length podcast video. 36:08

27 February, 2024

Faith Today TV The terrifying delight of losing everything Did you read our May/Jun 2024 article "The Terrifying Delight of Losing Everything"? There's now an inspiring 17-minute documentary about Philip and Robyn Serez and their journey with the degenerative disease ALS that is breaking down Philip's body. 17:03

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