Podcast & Videos

Thoughtful, relevant conversations with Christian guests hosted by Faith Today senior editor Bill Fledderus and other team members. Our chats with expert guests have shifted over to our podcast and video sections, so don't judge us by the pre-2022 webinars interspersed below. :)

26 November, 2020
Webinar How to be a more politically engaged, active citizen Watch a recording from Sept. 26 of our webinar with Karri Munn-Venn of Citizens for Public Justice, Glendyne Gerrard of DefendDignity.ca, and Julia Beazley, director of public policy for the EFC, with host Karen Stiller. 49:48
27 February, 2024 The terrifying delight of losing everything
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
29 November, 2024
Podcast Faith in the world of journalism and media John Longhurst has written a faith column for the Winnipeg Free Press for 20 years, and a book of his selected columns was recently published by Canadian Mennonite University Press. The title: Can Robots Love God and Be Saved? A Journalist Reports About Faith. He chats with host Bill Fledderus about why it's important to hear the stories of people's spirituality, no mattter what faith group they come from.

 
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09 February, 2024 Church In Community Episode 105 - Monthly community events on the church lawn in Burlington, Ont.
Faith Today TV Monthly community events on the church lawn in Burlington North Burlington Baptist Church in Ontario has found a creative way to love to their neighbours by holding monthly outdoor events with games, live music, outdoor movies, food trucks and local vendors on select Friday evenings. 10:15
24 November, 2020
Webinar Understanding the proposed conversion therapy ban The conversation around Bill C-6 (TheEFC.ca/C-6) can feel confusing and complicated. We are united in opposing harmful practices. But why are many Christians concerned it could infringe on freedom of conscience and expression? Featuring Julia Beazley (EFC), Derek Ross (Chr. Legal Fellowship) & Deina Warren (Cdn Centre for Christian Charities). Sorry, the recording from Nov. 24 is not available.
14 November, 2024
Podcast What we can do about poverty in Canada Angie Peters is the president and CEO of Yonge Street Mission and author of the new book Just Act: We Are the Solution to Poverty. The book is an inspirational guide for people, businesses and community organizations concerned about poverty but feeling hopeless about their ability to make any meaningful difference. Peters shows us all where to begin. Her own personal story reflects her main proposition: “Poverty ended for my family in one generation because of the intervention of ordinary people who cared.” 36:22
05 February, 2024 Faith Today Podcast Episode 220 video
Faith Today TV Author-publisher Jeff Crosby on the longing of our soul Publishing exec Jeff Crosby is author of "The Language of the Soul: Meeting God in the Longings of our Heart." Sit back for this conversation with host Karen Stiller about spiritual reading and books. Our 3rd full-length podcast video. 40:11
01 November, 2024
Podcast Book of Common Prayer and writing obituaries Have you ever felt like connecting with God was difficult?  Our guest Julie Lane-Gay explains how simple praying with the Book of Common Prayer can be. She shares stories from her own personal journey with prayer and faith, as well as tips for getting started with the Book of Common Prayer for all Evangelicals.  36:57
16 October, 2024
Podcast A new kind of evangelism

Have you ever felt intimidated to share your faith with a coworker, friend, loved one or neighbour? Judy Paulsen, professor of evangelism at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto helps us deal with those fears in her sit-down with hosts Karen Stiller and Sammy Kyereme. Paulsen focuses on biblical conversion stories as a guide and reflects on how sharing stories of God’s work in us encourages relationship with Christ for others.

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14 December, 2023
Faith Today TV Faith Today 40th anniversary - Party like it's 1983 What it was like four decades ago, when Canada's Christian magazine was founded? It was an era of 8-bit videogames and Canada's adoption of a new Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Celebrate with us like it's 1983! 0:41
19 June, 2019
Webinar What churches can and cannot do during a federal election There are proper ways Canadian church congregations can be active participants in elections. Learn more from our expert guests Deina Warren, legal counsel for the Canadian Council of Christian Charities, and Julia Beazley, director of public policy for the EFC. Disclaimer: this webinar is not legal advice. Consulting a lawyer is always best. 50:01
27 November, 2023
Faith Today TV Finding light in the darkness with Philip Yancey Our second full-length podcast video. Have you heard our conversation with author Philip Yancey about holding onto God and others in our hardest moments? Sit back and watch this conversation with host Karen Stiller. 49:11
27 February, 2019
Webinar How to walk with your community in times of crisis Churches can offer comfort and help when tragedy or disaster strikes a community. But how can we respond best? How can we prepare? Expert guests from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (Merle Doherty, Rapid Response Team Manager) and World Renew (Bob Laarman, Director of Disaster Response Services) and host Karen Stiller engage viewers in a practical and inspiring conversation. 46:49
20 September, 2024
Podcast Intercultural competency in Canadian churches Does your church look like the neighbourhood where you live? Hosts Karen Stiller and Sammy Kyereme speak with Dorothy Pang, director of the Tyndale Intercultural Ministries Centre, about intercultural competency among Canadian churches and faith organizations. How do we better interact with people of different stories, ethnicities and backgrounds? What are the emerging realities for church goers in urban city centres and the worship experiences of second and third generation Canadians? 31:21
16 January, 2019
Webinar Mentoring Matters What exactly is mentoring? Why does it matter so much? How can we do it better? How can Christian ministries and churches make mentoring part of their culture? Join expert guests Doug Ward of Arrow Ministries, Margaret Gibb of Women Together and Pierre Bergeron of SIS Leadership. With host Karen Stiller. 57:39
07 November, 2023 Church In Community Episode 104 - Uniting neighbours with community popup barbecues
Faith Today TV Uniting neighbours with community popup barbecues Emmanuel Congregational Christian Church in Middleton, N.S., has found a creative way to show love to their neighbours. 7:05