Episodes

You've heard the story of the prodigal son, about God's limitless grace and forgiveness, and the importance of repentance. Ok, sure. But there are a few problems with that view of the story, so we've got some questions to explore. I'm sure the disciples hearing this parable for the first time had questions, too. But we don't know how the story ends because Jesus leaves it open ended. Typical Jesus.

If you've been patiently waiting for this week's SWFS Podcast to come out, well here it is, and this week we're talking about the "act" of patience. Yes, patience in action, because being patient is about so much more than simply waiting.

If you've been patiently waiting for this week's SWFS Podcast to come out, well here it is, and this week we're talking about the "act" of patience. Yes, patience in action, because being patient is about so much more than simply waiting.

If you've been patiently waiting for this week's SWFS Podcast to come out, well here it is, and this week we're talking about the "act" of patience. Yes, patience in action, because being patient is about so much more than simply waiting.

Here are the doors, here is the steeple, open the doors... where are all the people? All across Canada, thousands of churches over the next 10 years are in danger of closing their doors, for good. This week, Robin and I decided to discuss why so many churches are struggling financially, the inherent challenges and the role of the church building itself, and what some churches are doing with theirs!

Here are the doors, here is the steeple, open the doors... where are all the people? All across Canada, thousands of churches over the next 10 years are in danger of closing their doors, for good. This week, Robin and I decided to discuss why so many churches are struggling financially, the inherent challenges and the role of the church building itself, and what some churches are doing with theirs!

Here are the doors, here is the steeple, open the doors... where are all the people? All across Canada, thousands of churches over the next 10 years are in danger of closing their doors, for good. This week, Robin and I decided to discuss why so many churches are struggling financially, the inherent challenges and the role of the church building itself, and what some churches are doing with theirs!

Yoga is all about the inward journey! Leah's inner journey over the last 25 years has included periods of intense grief, deep soul searching and healing, adventurous travels to India and training in the art and practice of yoga and meditation with several different instructors and gurus. Yinside Yoga is based in New Norway, Alberta, and Leah has recently started offering weekly classes in Bashaw as well. In Leah's words, "With a compassionate heart and through the practice of Yin Yoga, it is my ...

Yoga is all about the inward journey! Leah's inner journey over the last 25 years has included periods of intense grief, deep soul searching and healing, adventurous travels to India and training in the art and practice of yoga and meditation with several different instructors and gurus. Yinside Yoga is based in New Norway, Alberta, and Leah has recently started offering weekly classes in Bashaw as well. In Leah's words, "With a compassionate heart and through the practice of Yin Yoga, it is my ...

Yoga is all about the inward journey! Leah's inner journey over the last 25 years has included periods of intense grief, deep soul searching and healing, adventurous travels to India and training in the art and practice of yoga and meditation with several different instructors and gurus. Yinside Yoga is based in New Norway, Alberta, and Leah has recently started offering weekly classes in Bashaw as well. In Leah's words, "With a compassionate heart and through the practice of Yin Yoga, it is my ...

The Force, source energy, creation, the universe, God - whatever we call it, when we encounter it deeply we are forever changed. This week we're talking about the transfiguration story, where Jesus encounters Elijah and Moses on the mountain and he becomes trans-figured, "his face shining as the sun, and his garments became white as the light". Maybe this kind of spiritual experience that goes beyond enlightenment or transformation, is possible for all of us.

The Force, source energy, creation, the universe, God - whatever we call it, when we encounter it deeply we are forever changed. This week we're talking about the transfiguration story, where Jesus encounters Elijah and Moses on the mountain and he becomes trans-figured, "his face shining as the sun, and his garments became white as the light". Maybe this kind of spiritual experience that goes beyond enlightenment or transformation, is possible for all of us.

The Force, source energy, creation, the universe, God - whatever we call it, when we encounter it deeply we are forever changed. This week we're talking about the transfiguration story, where Jesus encounters Elijah and Moses on the mountain and he becomes trans-figured, "his face shining as the sun, and his garments became white as the light". Maybe this kind of spiritual experience that goes beyond enlightenment or transformation, is possible for all of us.

What is the meaning of life? After listening to some talks by Simon Sinek, it struck Perry that he must have a purpose for existing. Exploring his own personal "Why" brought up lots of great memories and influential lessons learned from his parents during his upbringing.

What is the meaning of life? After listening to some talks by Simon Sinek, it struck Perry that he must have a purpose for existing. Exploring his own personal "Why" brought up lots of great memories and influential lessons learned from his parents during his upbringing.

What is the meaning of life? After listening to some talks by Simon Sinek, it struck Perry that he must have a purpose for existing. Exploring his own personal "Why" brought up lots of great memories and influential lessons learned from his parents during his upbringing.

If you try to picture Jesus preaching the beatitudes, do you imagine him up on a mountain? At a pulpit? Or in amongst the crowd, speaking personally and passionately of the blessings and the woes felt in each life he touched?

If you try to picture Jesus preaching the beatitudes, do you imagine him up on a mountain? At a pulpit? Or in amongst the crowd, speaking personally and passionately of the blessings and the woes felt in each life he touched?

If you try to picture Jesus preaching the beatitudes, do you imagine him up on a mountain? At a pulpit? Or in amongst the crowd, speaking personally and passionately of the blessings and the woes felt in each life he touched?

In their first encounter with Jesus, his disciples were asked to try putting out their nets once more, but first he asked them to go deeper. We are given opportunities every day to go deeper in connection, relationship, compassion and understanding. It gets difficult, and messy, but if connection is what we're here for, let's take the boat a little deeper.

In their first encounter with Jesus, his disciples were asked to try putting out their nets once more, but first he asked them to go deeper. We are given opportunities every day to go deeper in connection, relationship, compassion and understanding. It gets difficult, and messy, but if connection is what we're here for, let's take the boat a little deeper.

In their first encounter with Jesus, his disciples were asked to try putting out their nets once more, but first he asked them to go deeper. We are given opportunities every day to go deeper in connection, relationship, compassion and understanding. It gets difficult, and messy, but if connection is what we're here for, let's take the boat a little deeper.

A skilled practitioner in providing peace of mind, Javan works collaboratively with homesteaders, organizations and families creating regenerative landscapes and livelihoods. After a long period of living at reduced capacity in the wake of illness, a car accident and family struggles, Javan reflects on what helped him weather the storms that came his way in 2018, and how to design a lifestyle that not allows one to survive, but to reap the fruit of hardship and struggle. Find Javan at https://a...

A skilled practitioner in providing peace of mind, Javan works collaboratively with homesteaders, organizations and families creating regenerative landscapes and livelihoods. After a long period of living at reduced capacity in the wake of illness, a car accident and family struggles, Javan reflects on what helped him weather the storms that came his way in 2018, and how to design a lifestyle that not allows one to survive, but to reap the fruit of hardship and struggle. Find Javan at https://a...