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Tackling global hunger through the Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Andy Harrington is the executive director of Canadian Foodgrains Bank, a partnership of 15 Canadian churches and their agencies working together to end global hunger. He describes the challenging state of global aid work, government funding and how Canadians can respond.
Christian creativity as witness
Patty Bowman Kingsley of Ajax, Ont., is an artist who uses her painting and public speaking to encourage community transformation. She talks with host Bill Fledderus about why creativity matters to God, how art can be a prophetic and practical tool for transformation, and mobilizing creativity for the common good in schools, churches and public spaces.
Risking Everything: An Iranian's Story of Abandoning Faith, Finding Jesus, and Hope for His People
Mehrdad Rouien of Iran shares his amazing story of coming to know Jesus and provides profound insights into the wider social realities of his homeland, particularly in light of the protests, violence, and instability of the end of 2025 and beginning of 2026.
Disagreeing Well: Processing Conflict the Jesus Way
Bethany Serengheu (PRN Europe) and Joel Zantingh (PRN Canada) join Phil Wagler (PRN Global Director) to discuss their collaboration in a "Disagreeing Well" process to lead Christians to personal transformation and a more Jesus-centered way of relating and being when conflict and polarizations arise. Their personal learnings, observations, and stories in the testing the process provide hope and they invite the listener to consider finding out more at https://disagreeingwell.wixsite.com/info
Power in Safe Spaces: Fractured People, Peace Camps & the Holy Spirit
Saji Oommen, director for global engagement with Five & Two Network and PRN USA co-coordinator, joins PRN global director Phil Wagler to discuss the transforming impact of peace camps; safe spaces that bring people of diverse and conflicting parties together. Saji's story and his experience in a variety of contexts – from Asia, the Middle East, and the USA – challenge us to think about what might be possible when people discover the way of Jesus together and the unexpected life of the Holy Spirit.
Christians in Montreal today and across history
Glenn Smith is the director of the graduate program in practical theology at McGill University. He recently published Christians in the City of Montréal (Bloomsbury Academic, 2025). He discusses with host David Guretzki the end of nominalist Christianity and what vibrant spirituality looks like in a culture that ignores the transcendent.
Not without prayer
EFC President David Guretzki 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. See Guretzki's related column at https://faithtoday.ca/notwithoutprayer
Strengthening Canadian Christian education
Greg Needham of Salmon Arm, B.C., and Lauralynn Mercer of Huntsville, Ont., are educators leading the Canadian Christian Education Movement, a project of the global education ministry Teach Beyond (cemovement.ca). They spoke with host Bill Fledderus about Christ-centred education options in Canada and new ways to help them grow.
The Global Need for Reconciling Leaders: Addressing a Gap in Christian Leadership Today
Dr. Michael Ortiz is executive director of the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE). He joins PRN global director Phil Wagler on this podcast to explore the desperate need for leaders of the Church around the world to become reconciling leaders who lead Christian communities into today's challenges.
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. From FaithToday.tv
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.
"Haven't Got The Hong Kong Out of Me!" - Being Displaced & Reconciled
Joel Zantingh of PRN Canada and Phil Wagler, PRN global director, chat with CY Yan about the experience of being displaced, the role of diaspora peoples throughout the world as ambassadors of reconciliation, and the opportunities and challenges Christian communities have to embrace the stranger and heal the nations.
Bombs, Building, & Bibles: The Church as Ambassador of the Prince of Peace in the Philippines
Dr. Aldrin Penamora and other Philippine evangelical leaders and their churches were transformational agents in bringing peace to the Philippines when inter-ethnic violence in the region of Mindanao shattered society. Their courageous and practical following in the ways of Jesus are making an everyday difference.
Can Ukrainians and Russians Reconcile?
Are the deep wounds being caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine creating fractures beyond repair? What is the way to healing and reconciliation?
Gary Timmerman and George de Vuyst of Resonate Global Mission reflect on these questions based on their experience in both countries and the work of addressing deep wounds between peoples that appear beyond repair.
Introduction to the National Study on Women in Canadian Evangelical Churches
Lead researcher Lindsay Callaway introduces what the study learned about the importance of invitation, spiritual gifts, understandings of humility, lenses used in interpreting Scripture and more, in this conversation with Rick Hiemstra, director of the EFC Centre for Research on Church and Faith.
A Venezuelan Life: Trauma on Our Shoulders
Abraham Rodriquez, a Venezuelan social worker and unexpected immigrant from his homeland, joins All Things Reconciled to give perspective on Venezuelan life in recent years and the impact of the removal of President Maduro in January 2026.
What was life like in Venezuela for a young Christian who cared for the development of his country? What has the church been facing? And, how do new political developments impact the everyday lives of those outside and inside the country?
If Everyone Were Like You, Would Congo be Healed? Identity, Healing & Love Beyond Borders
Mpore Jean d'Amour, next generation disiplemaker and migration and diaspora leader with the Peace & Reconciliation Network Europe, joins PRN global director Phil Wagler to discuss his experience of healing the wounds of identity as a displaced Congolese child and young person and his journey to working with youth and churches in Germany facing the realities of immigration. Mpore also dives into the peace agreement signed between Rwanda and the DRC in December 2025 with a challenge for the grassroots life we all live no matter where we call home.
Suffering, Identity & Hope: Christian Approaches to Caregiving
Keith Dow is a theologian who focuses on care and community, as he does in his book "Formed Together: Mystery, Narrative, and Virtue in Christian Caregiving" (Baylor, 2021) and in his work with Karis Disability Services. He talks with host David Guretzki about Christian perspectives on disability, the ethics of care and issues like MAiD and euthanasia.
Christian living in secular Canadian society
Domenic Ruso is the author of The Bible for a Shifting Secular Age: Hearing the Truth You Need for the Life You Are Meant to Live (Cascade, 2025). He planted and leads a church called The180 in Laval, Que. He talks with host David Guretzki about the surprising shape of spiritual interest and disinterest among non-Christians today, and how we might respond to that reality.
Unexpected & Unashamed: A Rural American's Ministry with Muslims
Dr. Jonathan Bornman has given his life to the work of engaging Muslims as a follower of Jesus. His extensive global experience, relationship-building and recent documentary film "Unexpected Peace" reveal inspiring and disrupting stories of transformation and equip Christians to engage their Muslim neighbours as respectful and hospitable witnesses of Jesus.
Thinking about church and mission
Guest host David Guretzki chats with Sarah Han about how church members can think about the church being intercultural and missional. Dr. Han is assistant professor of pastoral ministry at Tyndale University. She considers herself to be "third culture" Canadian-Korean-Chinese, and her research focuses on an intercultural, intergenerational, missional ecclesiology for Canada.
Helping Churches Talk About Money
Lori Guenther Reesor says her superpower is helping churches talk about money. And who couldn't use some good advice about how to do that?
In this episode, we talk with Lori about what she's learned about money and generosity, and why its so important that we talk about money.
How are churches being planted in Canada today?
Planting churches isn't a paint-by-numbers proposition. There are new and creative ways local churches are being planted in Canada. James Watson, research fellow with the Canadian Institute for Empirical Church Research talks with us about what he's learned.
When pastors work too much
Workaholism in pastors is a form of spiritual dysfunction. It's also deeply rooted in the life and work of pastors and the expectations of many churches. "Dysfunction in the Name of Jesus: Confronting the Idol of Pastoral Workaholism" is a new book, edited by seminary professor and pastor James Ellis III, releasing early in 2025. In this conversation he unpacks the roots of workaholism and how pastors and churches can work together to keep everyone healthier.
What Will a Healthy and Vibrant Canadian Church Look like in Ten Years?
Host Karen Stiller moderates a discussion among church specialists EFC President David Guretzki, Tyndale Intercultural Ministries Centre director Dorothy Pang and Dr. Lee Beach from McMaster Divinity College. The episode also features a Q&A session that took place as part of the event held at Evangel Temple, in October 2024.
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.
Make Peace Famous: Stardom, Suffering, Singleness, Marriage & the Way of Jesus in Nepal
Thir Koirala, PRN Asia regional coordinator, and his wife, acclaimed Nepali recording artist Anju Panta, join Phil Wagler to discuss their journey to Christ from high caste Hinduism and fame, through broken marriages and singleness, toward one another and a posture of peacemaking servanthood toward all peoples.
Holiness is for all of us, says new book by Karen Stiller
In addition to being a senior editor at Faith Today, Karen Stiller of Ottawa is an author of several books including Holiness Here: Searching for God in the Ordinary Events of Everyday Life (NavPress, 2024). She talks with her fellow editor Bill Fledderus about holiness in ordinary life, how all believers are holy even if we don't feel that way, grouchy hospitality and slow beauty.
War in Israel & Being The Family of God
20 February 2024
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As the war in Israel continues into its fourth month, All Things Reconciled is joined from Jerusalem by Salim Munayer (PRN Middle East North Africa Regional Coordinator) with fresh insights, laments, and a call to Christians to consider more deeply what it means to be God's family in a world torn apart.
Best episodes of season 9
Among the conversations we've had this year, which were the most urgent, mind-changing or practical? Podcast coordinator Sammy Kyereme and host Bill Fledderus reflect on what has stuck with them. This short episode is a great way to find which of the past 15 episodes you should go back to.
The Pastorate, a Canadian pastor support network
Jason Ballard of Vancouver is the director and founder of The Pastorate, an organization that networks and encourages pastors across Canada. It produces a podcast and facilitates year-long groups for emerging leaders and for lead pastors. He share stories of encouragement and connection.
Trash, Parks, Shade & Other Everyday Peace Indicators
Juliane Funk, a scholar and practitioner with Everyday Peace Indicators (https://everydaypeaceindicators.org/), joins PRN Global Director Phil Wagler to explore the very practical indicators of peace experienced in a neighbourhood, community or nation and why followers of Jesus and their churches have a vital, unique and very practical role to play everyday and everywhere.
What's Christian about foreign aid?
Global aid is not just charity, but a shared responsibility and strategic investment rooted in the biblical call to stewardship, compassion, and justice, says Laura Solberg, executive director of Kentro Christian Network, the national hub representing 70 Christian relief and development organizations across Canada. She chats from Vancouver with host Bill Fledderus in Hamilton
Losing Home & Shalom: Serving God Under Siege in Ukraine
Valentin Syniy, President of Tavriski Christian Institute and author of "Serving God Under Siege: How War Transformed a Ukrainian Community," and his wife Luba join PRN Global Director Phil Wagler to explore the challenges and pressures of faithful Christlike service, life when home has been lost, forgiveness, and leadership development during the displacement and tragedies of wartime.
Shaped by Division: Is Korean Reconciliation Possible?
Young Lee, president of New Center for One Korea and advisor with Global Hope Network International, explores the story of a divided Korea, the power of the Good News of Jesus in his own life, and his hope for Korean Christians to lead the way in a future where his homeland is no longer shaped by division.
Jesus and the revolutionary kingdom of peace
Jesse Nickel of Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford, B.C., published a compelling book last year about how Jesus' ministry and presentation of the Kingdom of God contrast with human understandings of power (A Revolutionary Jesus: Violence and Peacemaking in the Kingdom of God, Fortress Press, 2024). He talks with host Bill Fledderus about the challenge we face to understand shalom is at the heart of Jesus’ teachings and life.
"If Nigeria Gets it Right...": The Persecutions & Possibilities of Nigeria's Christians
Michael Ifeoluwa and Andrew Gwaivangmin of Nigeria join PRN global director Phil Wagler to tell the stories and reality of violent insurgencies, unrest, displacements, and hope for a Church seeking to be a healing and reconciling force, despite persecution and overwhelming challenges. With Africa's largest population what happens in Nigeria has rippling effects everywhere and the story of Christians there must be heard.
A Woman of Peace in Pakistan: Influence from the Margins
Kiran Peter leads Weaving People to Grow Foundation in Pakistan and strives to influence her religiously splintered society as a Christian. Her courageous engagement in inter-religious dialogue and peace work, along with a commitment to influence the lives of youth and children is inspiring and not without challenges. Kiran's story and work will inspire us to discern our contribution in our own complex contexts with the people we live among who believe differently than we do.
The Reconciling Power of Women: Stories of Forgiveness & Hope
Anke (South African) and Bethany (Romanian) are friends who unpack the power of women as builders of reconciliation in both their contexts. What do they notice? What are the needs and challenges? What stories of hope are inspiring and transforming them as they invest in the unique influence women have as agents of peace and reconciliation?
Helping kids grow in faith at home through little habits
Christie Thomas is an author, parent and children’s ministry leader in Alberta. Her latest book "Little Habits, Big Faith: How Simple Practices Help Your Family Grow in Jesus" was published by NavPress in 2024. She chatted with Bill Fledderus about how parents can help plant seeds of faith and help them grow in our children.
Faith Matters Series
In this new six-session video series filmed in Ottawa, leaders from the EFC explore how Christians can act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God as we love our neighbours and fellow citizens. Helpful and inspiring for individual viewing and group settings. See TheEFC.ca/FaithMatters for a free discussion guide and more.
"Religion" as a polluted word
What does it mean for words like "religion" to become "polluted"? How does it happen, and can they be cleaned up and made usable again? Scholars Sam Reimer (Crandall University) and Galen Watts (University of Waterloo) reflect on the questions which led them to research and co-write an article on these topics.
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.
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. From FaithToday.tv
African Coups & the Church: Do Christians Make Peace or Make Things Worse?
Political coups are epidemic today in Africa with disrupting impact on nations and peoples. How are Africa's Christians responding? What is needed from the Church? And, what do we all need to learn as we think about being socially engaged disciples wherever we are?
Martin Kapenda (Zambia/PRN Africa) and Joseph Nyamutera (Rwanda/WEA Migration and Refugee Network) join Phil Wagler to discuss these challenging realities.
Can Canadian Churches be Centres of Reconciliation?
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has helpfully put "reconciliation" on the radar of Canadians. But, what if reconciliation is more comprehensive and what if every Canadian church was a center of God's vision for a reconciled world? Joel Zantingh, PRN Canadian Coordinator, sits down with PRN Global Director, Phil Wagler, to explore all this.
Inside investigations into spiritual abuse
We've heard about third-party investigators for abuse scandals in churches, seminaries and ministry organizations. Now we get to hear directly from two investigators about what happens during an investigation, how they carry out their work and why they feel called to do it.
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. From FaithToday.TV.
From Tortured Activist to Reconciling Pastor: A South African Story of the Healing and Humour of God
South African pastor Takalani Isaac shares his incredible journey of discovering the power of God to heal the wounds, anger and trauma caused by apartheid and torture. Anke Hiestermann, the descendant of European missionaries, also joins the conversation and together they reflect on the hope of living a reconciled future despite fractured pasts.
Sacred Assembly and the cultural baggage we bring to Christianity
Adam Kline is director of intercultural missions at the Free Methodist Church in Canada. Jonathan Maracle is a Mohawk musician from Tyendinaga, not far from Kline's home in Belleville, Ont. They reflect about how our ethnic background can influence church practices and theology, and report on a recent event called Commemorating 1995 Sacred Assembly.
Coping with misinformation
Molly Thomas is the host and producer of Big [If True], a weekly show launched in November 2024 on TVO that tackles misinformation, disinformation, conspiracies, hoaxes and scams. She talks with host Bill Fledderus about how Christians can be taken in by fake news, how to protect ourselves and more.
Right relationships: One friendship at a time
How can Christians benefit from Indigenous transformational approaches to relationship, compared to Western transactional approaches? Dan Collado of Aboriginal Bible Academy chats with host David Guretzki about the importance of personal friendship building in a society where relationships with Indigenous people at the national level are so damaged.
A Creative Piece: Blankets, drums, poetry & how the arts make us whole
Melodie Turori and Mackenzie Griffin are learning the powerful role that the arts in all their variety play in the journey of wholeness. Gifted artists in a variety of expressions, Melodie and Mackenzie - both graduates of the North American Indigenous Institute of Theological Studies - join PRN Global Director, Phil Wagler, to explore the way God has used art to reconcile their own stories, unlock what is stuck in relationships, and the hope they see in participating in the Creator's creativity to transform and heal individuals and communities.
Reaching and supporting migrants with the gospel
Host David Guretzki chats with Shoaib Ebadi about reaching and supporting migrants with the gospel. Since 2010 Shoaib Ebadi and his wife have, from Canada, been running an evangelical TV program called Secret of Life, which is broadcast in Afghanistan where he grew up as a Muslim. Ebadi directs Square One World Media, an organization producing Christian content in Russian, Arabic, Low German, Spanish and more, including programs for Indigenous audiences in Canada.
Stop Complaining & Be Part of the Solution: Politics, Diplomacy & Being Hope in Desperate Times
Gaetan Roy, World Evangelical Alliance Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, discusses his experience and wisdom learned as he builds relationships and advocates on behalf of the global evangelical family with ambassadors and diplomats. Does such work change anything? How should Christians be engaged in these complex political and polarized circles? Roy's posture and stories will inspire you to be an ambassador of hope and servant of Jesus wherever you are called and placed for such a time as this.
How to participate in the EFC's Together for Canada events
Here's why and how you should consider participating this November in Together for Canada. The EFC's Karen Fishwick outlines this new annual event and introduces a range of ways to participate, from showing some slides or a short video to hosting a series of small group studies, and more.
Sudan: Today's Hidden War & the Power of Christian Love
Rafat Samir of Sudan joins Phil Wagler, PRN Global Director, to discuss the reality of the civil war in Sudan that has displaced more than 11 million people - including Rafat - and created great instability. Rafat unpacks the tragedies in Sudan that remain out of sight and mind of many in the world, speaks for the suffering Christian minority caught in the crossfire, and reveals the unexpected and surprising witness of Christian love in the face of evil.
Elephants, tigers, rabbits and the Great Commission in Canada
Lisa Pak serves at Finishing the Task, a Great Commission initiative led by Rick Warren, founder of Saddleback Church. Her title at that “network of networks” is director of partnerships in Asia, for young leaders and women. She talked with guest host David Guretzki about diaspora communities and engaging younger generations with the gospel.
Coping with stress in an increasingly unstable world
Many Canadians are feeling burdened by global economic and political turmoil. Jennifer Bowen of Shalem Mental Health Network chats with host Bill Fledderus about how such stress can impact mental health, relationships and faith communities. She offers suggestions informed by psychology and Christian faith for coping and cultivating peace, resilience and hope in uncertain times.
60 Days & Counting: Syrian Christians in Uncertain Times
Micheline Makkar has been making disciples in Syria for over 20 years and has experienced the challenges Christians face. Now with new political reality and uncertainty after the demise of the Assad regime, Syria's Christians face new challenges. Micheline gives insight into this new reality and the past and present presence of Christians as salt and light and the church as a centre of reconciliation.
"It's a Different Thing to be Attacked by a Brother" - 3 Years of War in Ukraine
Ivan Rusyn is president of Ukraine Evangelical Theological Seminary. He survived the initial siege of Kyiv in February 2022, helped many escape across the infamous Romaniv Bridge at Irpin, and continues to serve and strengthen Ukrainian leaders and churches for life and witness in the midst of the ongoing and wearying war. Ivan will share about his own experience, the hope in the midst of ongoing challenge, and why Ukrainian Christians need the global church family still and in the future.
Journalism serving the Church: Reflecting on the past 12 years at Faith Today
Karen Stiller and Bill Fledderus have worked together editing print copies of Faith Today magazine since 2013. They recorded this episode just before Stiller left Faith Today to move more fully into a creative writing and coaching career.
Michael Messenger of World Vision on good work and big life changes
How do we make big life changes? How is our purpose bigger than our job? Michael Messenger has travelled the world doing very good work, leading one of Canada's largest Christian charities. Messenger is now moving on to new things and a new season. He invites us into his process of discernment and reflection about making significant life changes. He speaks openly with host Karen Stiller about making big changes and hearing God's call on our lives in different seasons.
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.”
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?
The Business of Shalom: Christian Entrepreneurship and the Common Good
Brett Wellman is building a real estate company that will expand the shalom of God everywhere. Phil Wagler, PRN global director, explores this vision with Brett and they discuss the intersection of business, joyful discipleship, being part of the work of God's Kingdom, and inspiring all the gifts of God's people for a vision worth working for.
How is your mental health?
Welcome to a quiet and gentle conversation about mental health with Vivette Henry, PhD, a clinical counsellor/psychotherapist and Tyndale University prof. She walks us through staying in touch with our own wellness, people in the Bible who struggled and what helps us keep on keeping on.
