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Alan Powell: The inspiration behind A Week Away

21:48
April 12

Past Episodes (270)

Tim Hague Sr.: Persevering through Parkinson's

19:12

Apr 9, 2021

Pastor Kevin Makins: Why would anyone go to church?

20:16

Apr 8, 2021

Jenny Donnelly: 7 ways to find calm in the chaos

27:27

Apr 7, 2021

Shaunti Feldhahn: How to help your marriage and finances survive the stress of a global pandemic

19:57

Apr 6, 2021

Annie F. Downs: Discover and celebrate God's design for fun in your life

18:06

Apr 5, 2021

John Cooper: Awake and alive to truth

22:28

Apr 1, 2021

Eryn Eddy: So worth Loving. Learn your worth. Walk in its truth

20:05

Mar 31, 2021

Tara Lalonde: How worry is part of our imagination

23:55

Mar 30, 2021

Kyla Thomson: Saskatchewan girl spreads joy despite her own struggles

24:02

Mar 29, 2021

Denise and Jonathan Hoeppner: Supporting epilepsy around the world

19:23

Mar 26, 2021

Shawna Cain: Experience with God leads to successful music career

15:44

Mar 25, 2021

Dr. Jessica Moerman: Why science and faith shouldn't be at odds

24:12

Mar 24, 2021

David Braun: Are we all cannibals? Experiencing God’s security in a world that devours one another Part 2

12:57

Mar 23, 2021

David Braun: Are we all cannibals? Experiencing God’s security in a world that devours one another Part 1

14:35

Mar 22, 2021

Shelia Walsh: Practical steps to pray through dark seasons

17:37

Mar 19, 2021

Glendyne Gerrard: Defend Dignity

17:56

Mar 18, 2021

Linda Yang: International Justice Mission

17:24

Mar 18, 2021

Dr. Jim Denison: Who was St. Patrick? What does the Bible say about luck and divine providence?

17:39

Mar 17, 2021

Melinda Estabrooks: Always know you are seen, heard and loved by God

20:26

Mar 16, 2021

Justen Overlander: Landing a role with The Chosen

26:00

Mar 15, 2021

Kristin Hagen: Former athlete suffers serious injury, but uses the experience to help others

16:18

Mar 12, 2021

Paul Greene: From farm boy to Hollywood actor

31:42

Mar 11, 2021

Point of Grace: How you live- Lessons learned from Point of Grace

20:55

Mar 10, 2021

Pastor Ken Graves: Fatherless boy becomes successful small town pastor

29:33

Mar 9, 2021

Melanie Singh: The importance of celebrating International Women's Day as a church

16:04

Mar 8, 2021

Dr. Caroline Leaf: Cleaning up your mental mess

24:57

Mar 5, 2021

Chad Hennings: Finding faith and purpose

17:05

Mar 4, 2021

Wendy Speake: Exchanging online distractions for real life devotion

22:54

Mar 3, 2021

Kimberly S. Reed: Optimism Always Wins! – Moving from Defeat to Life’s C-Suite Part 2

17:08

Mar 2, 2021

Kimberly S. Reed: Optimism Always Wins! – Moving from Defeat to Life’s C-Suite Part 1

12:07

Mar 1, 2021

Philip Moser: The amazing impact of one precious life

15:36

Feb 26, 2021

Annette Lovrien Duncan: New film shares the power of family and community

20:35

Feb 25, 2021

Judith Lenore Froese: Finding your true identity in God

21:14

Feb 24, 2021

Julie Roys: Why is it important to report about scandals and corruption within the church?

21:04

Feb 23, 2021

Scott Pryor: Trial lawyer takes case and turns it into empowering faith based film

26:42

Feb 22, 2021

Andrew Buchanan: World's longest hockey game, 252 hours in extreme cold

13:38

Feb 19, 2021

Bosco Poon: Risen from prison

28:51

Feb 18, 2021

Ray Neufeld: How an NHL trade impacted his life forever

25:05

Feb 17, 2021

Cade Thompson: Providing hope during a pandemic

16:10

Feb 16, 2021

Dan and Danielle Macaulay: A true love story

25:46

Feb 12, 2021

Patricia Janzen Loewen: Who is St. Valentine? Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day?

14:41

Feb 11, 2021

Miriam Laundry: I CAN believe in myself

19:16

Feb 10, 2021

Loraine Mackenzie Shepherd: What makes a church thrive?

21:02

Feb 9, 2021

Rudy Kalis: Finding true joy and real connection

21:29

Feb 8, 2021

Doug Bender: Overcoming obstacles to find the true love of God

16:43

Feb 5, 2021

Dr. Michelle Bengston: Breaking anxiety's grip and reclaiming the peace God promises

18:13

Feb 4, 2021

Dr. John Abraham: Veterinarian turned Apologist and Evangelist

23:29

Feb 3, 2021

Christopher and Christine Duffley: Mission Possible

24:22

Feb 2, 2021

Megan Cohen and Jennifer Shablin: The GRACE Project

35:17

Feb 1, 2021

Ray Comfort: Evangelism in the 21st century

15:39

Jan 29, 2021

Ron Hutchcraft: Hope when your heart is breaking

20:51

Jan 28, 2021

Daniel Schwab: Forgotten letters and the legacy of the holocaust

17:44

Jan 27, 2021

Marshall Brown: Top worship songs and sermon topics highlight Church's relevancy in difficult year

14:57

Jan 26, 2021

Katarina MacLeod: Surviving over a decade of commercial sexual exploitation

25:31

Jan 25, 2021

Charlene Quiring & Kaitlyn Cey: Sisterhood YXE- Uniting women of all generations to love God and people

23:50

Jan 22, 2021

Linda Gerritsen: A story of true faith after surviving a life altering plane crash

37:47

Jan 21, 2021

Broken and Beautiful : One woman’s remarkable story of God’s healing power

23:36

Jan 20, 2021

Making sense of our emotions

15:05

Jan 19, 2021

Pastor experiences miraculous healing from COVID-19

24:29

Jan 18, 2021

Persecution towards Christians increases during pandemic

18:36

Jan 15, 2021

Joanne Rogers talks about life with Mr. Rogers

16:22

Jan 14, 2021

Spirit of the Grassroots People: The story of survival Part 3

13:57

Jan 14, 2021

Spirit of the Grassroots People: The story of survival Part 2

17:00

Jan 13, 2021

Spirit of the Grassroots People: Seeking Justice for Indigenous Survivors of Canada's Colonial

13:43

Jan 12, 2021

Using song to share a message of truth and reconciliation

17:46

Jan 11, 2021

When God makes himself known: A living testimony of God’s never failing goodness

23:09

Jan 8, 2021

Steel Will: My journey through hell to become the man I was meant to be Part 2

11:47

Jan 7, 2021

Steel Will: My journey through hell to become the man I was meant to be Part 1

11:36

Jan 6, 2021

Why Can't We All Just Get Along?!: A recipe for success in your relationships

17:21

Jan 5, 2021

Emerge Coaching: How getting involved with a life coach can change your life

22:19

Jan 4, 2021

Mourning and Milestones: Honoring special occasions after a loved one dies

19:38

Dec 31, 2020

Parenting an addict: Mother tells her gripping story of unwavering love

18:16

Dec 30, 2020

When to walk away: Finding freedom from toxic people

16:00

Dec 29, 2020

The myths and facts of Christmas Part 2

11:59

Dec 24, 2020

The myths and facts of Christmas Part 1

13:37

Dec 23, 2020

The sparkle of his eye: Finding beauty in the broken

15:53

Dec 22, 2020

Coping with grief at Christmas

20:42

Dec 21, 2020

Would being a stay-at-home dad be the best move for your family?

16:40

Dec 18, 2020

The Farmer and The Belle: Saving Santaland Part 2

11:26

Dec 17, 2020

The Farmer and The Belle: Saving Santaland Part 1

13:15

Dec 16, 2020

Finding Quiet: My Journey to Peace in an Anxious World Part 2

12:29

Dec 15, 2020

Finding Quiet: My Journey to Peace in an Anxious World Part 1

13:50

Dec 14, 2020

Naked Grace: A quest for clarity in a world of confusion

15:10

Dec 11, 2020

Do It Scared: Finding the courage to face your fears, overcome adversity, and create a life you love

21:25

Dec 8, 2020

The Unforgettable Adventures of Junior Bear

16:31

Dec 8, 2020

Superhero U Keeping children safe in an emergency

14:06

Dec 8, 2020

A Little Faith A Father’s Miracle Story of Faith, Love, and a Micro Preemie Part

13:23

Dec 8, 2020

A Little Faith A father’s miracle story of faith, love, and a micro preemie

08:47

Dec 8, 2020

Love your story Let God define your story to be the champion you were meant to b

14:25

Dec 8, 2020

Emmanuel: A Christmas devotional intimately acquainting readers with Jesus

12:36

Nov 27, 2020

Love, philanthropy and faith till the end of time Part 2

13:09

Nov 26, 2020

Love, philanthropy and faith till the end of time Part 1

13:13

Nov 25, 2020

The Yoke: A compelling journey of faith, love, forgiveness and redemption

18:48

Nov 17, 2020

Hope when it's hard: A devotional for adoptive parents

19:22

Oct 28, 2020

Management Waste: 5 steps to clean up the mess and lead with purpose

18:00

Oct 27, 2020

There's a place deep inside called courage: A journey from darkness to peace

26:06

Oct 26, 2020

Stirring my soul to sing: Overcoming ADHD through song

17:36

Oct 23, 2020

A safe place online part 2

15:35

Oct 22, 2020

A safe place online part 1

14:32

Oct 21, 2020

World's strongest pastor

16:29

Oct 20, 2020

Life is short, don't wait to dance

22:02

Oct 19, 2020

Write for Life: Communicating Your Way Through Chronic Disease

19:15

Oct 16, 2020

Joy like a mountain: The journey of life

17:41

Oct 15, 2020

You are Enough: Learning to love yourself the way God loves you

18:41

Oct 14, 2020

The 12 Neighbours Project: Love your neighbour as yourself

03:22

Oct 13, 2020

Episode for 2020-10-09

12:42

Oct 9, 2020

Episode for 2020-10-08

16:50

Oct 8, 2020

Beginner's Pluck: Build your life of purpose and impact now

21:00

Oct 7, 2020

Lessons learned embracing a homeless community

16:53

Oct 6, 2020

What's not allowed: A family journey with autism

20:44

Oct 5, 2020

Episode for 2020-10-02

13:48

Oct 2, 2020

The power of listening in the darkest of times

07:43

Oct 1, 2020

Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge

14:03

Sep 29, 2020

From hitchhiking atheist to seminarian

18:51

Sep 28, 2020

Reaching a village and an entire nation

20:36

Sep 25, 2020

Live Your Best: Dealing with a life changing diagnosis

15:03

Sep 24, 2020

Home Made Lovely: Creating the home you've always wanted

15:42

Sep 23, 2020

Doctor uses his musical talents to give back to community

18:20

Sep 22, 2020

Dispelling the Clouds: A desperate social experiment

17:35

Sep 21, 2020

A survivor thriver

16:16

Sep 18, 2020

How COVID closed one church's doors and opened up the Gospel like never before

18:26

Sep 17, 2020

A Mother's Grace: Healing the world one woman at a time

22:46

Sep 16, 2020

From poverty to physician: Part 2

16:07

Sep 15, 2020

From poverty to physician: Part 1

16:21

Sep 14, 2020

Sway part 2

23:06

Sep 11, 2020

Creating multicultural churches and why it matters

20:34

Sep 9, 2020

Marathon Wheeler: Living with physical disability

18:14

Sep 8, 2020

Dealing with bullies in the new school year

17:46

Sep 4, 2020

Queen Esther comes to life this weekend

13:34

Sep 3, 2020

Calming back to school fears in a COVID world

15:58

Sep 1, 2020

When you're not the woman you were before motherhood

16:09

Aug 28, 2020

How to maximize your back to school budget

10:45

Aug 27, 2020

In His Majesty's Secret Service

17:23

Aug 26, 2020

Episode for 2020-08-25

16:57

Aug 25, 2020

Realities of the foster care system

20:38

Aug 24, 2020

Drexell and Honeybee's, feeding the need

23:47

Aug 21, 2020

How to get your kids back on a school sleep schedule

16:19

Aug 20, 2020

Stuck: A way out

15:38

Aug 19, 2020

When the world stayed inside

15:08

Aug 18, 2020

Episode for 2020-08-17

23:00

Aug 17, 2020

Helping kids set healthy boundaries as they head back to school

20:42

Aug 14, 2020

Sharing God's love through art

16:12

Aug 13, 2020

Helping children return to the classroom in a pandemic

14:17

Aug 12, 2020

Connecting families to Jesus through nature

16:56

Aug 11, 2020

Overcoming anger and addiction

20:01

Aug 10, 2020

Former refugee turned inner-city high school principal part 2

12:44

Aug 7, 2020

Former refugee turned inner-city high school principal

17:09

Aug 6, 2020

Episode for 2020-08-05

17:45

Aug 5, 2020

In sickness & in health

16:49

Aug 4, 2020

A worldwide adventure in search of Menno roots

24:01

Jul 31, 2020

Rethinking finances and faith: part 2

08:12

Jul 30, 2020

Rethinking finances and faith: part 1

14:34

Jul 29, 2020

Saints, not Christians

18:08

Jul 28, 2020

Be better, not bitter

18:19

Jul 27, 2020

Choose brave

16:49

Jul 24, 2020

How the Church fostered science and technology

24:06

Jul 23, 2020

Water safety tips for National Drowning Prevention Week

23:50

Jul 22, 2020

When churches combine forces

14:29

Jul 20, 2020

Mark Buchanan

17:40

Jun 25, 2020

Rev. Gary Stagg

16:26

Jun 24, 2020

Not cancelled: Canadian Caremongering in the Face of COVID-19

12:02

Jun 23, 2020

Heather Down

12:03

Jun 23, 2020

Cyndi Desjardins Wilkens

14:28

Jun 22, 2020

Selfie Dad: New Christian movie combines comedy and faith

16:42

Jun 19, 2020

Shine on: Quadruple amputee shares her story to be a light for others facing dark situations

14:27

Jun 19, 2020

Michael Jr.

16:43

Jun 19, 2020

Replanted: Faith based support for adoptive and foster parents Part 2

12:15

Jun 18, 2020

Replanted: Faith based support for adoptive and foster parents Part 1

14:40

Jun 18, 2020

Jenn Hook Part 2

12:53

Jun 18, 2020

Only the diligent can discover the secret of the treasure tree

15:05

Jun 16, 2020

The value of journaling

16:11

Jun 16, 2020

The value of journaling

16:11

Jun 16, 2020

Dr. Bruce Ewing and Vernae Ewing Thompson

15:06

Jun 16, 2020

Preachers take to the streets in Minneapolis to turn tragedy to hope Part 2

13:32

Jun 12, 2020

Preachers take to the streets in Minneapolis to turn tragedy to hope Part 1

15:50

Jun 12, 2020

Flint Sheriff sharing why he put down his gear and walked with protestors

17:39

Jun 12, 2020

Doorstep fairy program boosts morale of children in New Brunswick

10:42

Jun 12, 2020

Christophe Ulysse Part 2

13:33

Jun 12, 2020

Christophe Ulysse Part 1

15:51

Jun 11, 2020

Sheriff Chris Swanson

17:39

Jun 10, 2020

Test podcast from winnipeg

00:00

Jun 9, 2020

101 year old Nova Scotia resident walks to raise funds for Victorian Order of Nurses

15:01

Jun 8, 2020

Building a bridge: Racial relations and the Church

22:47

Jun 8, 2020

Let your isolation draw you closer to God

20:31

Jun 8, 2020

Let your isolation draw you closer to God

20:30

Jun 8, 2020

Founder of The African Children's Choir, releases his gripping memoir, 'Don't Tell Me It Can't Be Done' Part 2

20:14

Jun 8, 2020

Founder of The African Children's Choir, releases his gripping memoir, 'Don't Tell Me It Can't Be Done'

15:26

Jun 8, 2020

Choosing Joy: A caregiver's guide to living with hope

19:18

May 28, 2020

Online support group helps people battling with addictions in the midst of COVID-19

15:06

May 27, 2020

Jackie, a boy and a dog: A warm Cold War story

20:50

May 27, 2020

Canadian Millennial Pastor Kevin Makins says church still matters

20:09

May 25, 2020

Moving beyond anxiety: 12 practical strategies to renew your mind

13:42

May 21, 2020

Staying Power: Building a stronger marriage when life sends its worst Part 2

18:44

May 20, 2020

Staying Power: Building a stronger marriage when life sends its worst

12:10

May 20, 2020

Parents who both had COVID-19 meet their twins 20 days after their birth

27:48

May 15, 2020

Faith keeps doctor grounded in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic

17:09

May 14, 2020

New Brunswick church which served as makeshift hospital during Spanish Flu is sharing hope

20:57

May 14, 2020

Incorrigible: Powerful, candid account explores link between childhood trauma and addiction Part 2

12:57

May 6, 2020

Incorrigible: Powerful, candid account explores link between childhood trauma and addiction Part 1

12:32

May 6, 2020

Gravity Payments CEO gives himself a massive pay cut and in return raises the annual salary of his staff

24:58

May 4, 2020

Thriving in love and money: 5 game-changing Insights about your relationship, your money, and yourself

18:34

May 1, 2020

Still: 7 ways to find calm in the chaos Part 2

15:56

Apr 29, 2020

Still: 7 ways to find calm in the chaos Part 1

11:57

Apr 29, 2020

Do it scared: Finding the courage to face your fears, overcome adversity, and create a life you love

21:25

Apr 27, 2020

Healing hands: How Christians played a role in the formation of healthcare and hospitals part 2

13:20

Apr 24, 2020

Healing hands: How Christians played a role in the formation of healthcare and hospitals

16:47

Apr 24, 2020

Earth Day 2020: Changing our habits for a better future

14:17

Apr 22, 2020

Meal prep and meal planning in the midst of a pandemic

13:51

Apr 21, 2020

Man uncovers historical family documents from the holocaust

16:43

Apr 21, 2020

Cousin Camp: A grandparents guide to creating fun, faith and memories that last

19:09

Apr 17, 2020

Wellness centre offers support to families of first responders dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic

18:48

Apr 16, 2020

A biblically based solution for millions who suffer with anxiety

17:57

Apr 15, 2020

Bestselling author Sheila Walsh shares practical steps to pray through dark seasons

17:17

Apr 14, 2020

Small town pastor featured in Kirk Cameron documentary part 2

14:13

Apr 8, 2020

Small town pastor featured in Kirk Cameron documentary

15:08

Apr 8, 2020

Samaritan's Purse reacts to COVID-19 pandemic

15:54

Apr 8, 2020

Planning a funeral in the midst of a pandemic

15:54

Apr 7, 2020

World Autism Awareness Day: what is autism and what are the challenges and realities of autism?

21:17

Apr 3, 2020

Menno Motto- A journey across the Americas in search of my Mennonite identity

24:01

Apr 1, 2020

COVID 19 and work from home

14:08

Mar 30, 2020

Talking to our children about COVID-19

13:57

Mar 30, 2020

COVID-19 and the homeless community

15:11

Mar 30, 2020

Everywhere Holy: Seeing beauty, remembering your identity, and finding God right where you are

18:45

Mar 25, 2020

Keeping kids safe online while out of school

14:42

Mar 24, 2020

Keeping relationships strong all year round

17:33

Mar 24, 2020

Homeschooling during a global pandemic

23:10

Mar 23, 2020

Your guide to spiritual spring cleaning

14:31

Mar 23, 2020

Plans for a quiet island life took a sharp turn for this animal crusader

16:39

Mar 23, 2020

How is COVID-19 affecting your mental health?

12:37

Mar 20, 2020

I Still Believe ranked highly by Christian audiences

09:05

Mar 19, 2020

Achieving the impossible, one surgeon at a time

16:39

Mar 19, 2020

The Devil's Pupil: The testimony of Cody Bates

13:57

Mar 19, 2020

Christianity in Iran

20:26

Mar 11, 2020

Sexual violence leaves persecuted Christian women in ‘living death’, hidden and isolated

14:58

Mar 6, 2020

Spring Ahead: What is the impact of time change on our health?

14:40

Mar 5, 2020

Am I: Building a life of personal faith

14:37

Mar 4, 2020

One man's desperate fight for a cure reignites his faith

16:08

Mar 2, 2020

The Joy Smith Foundation: One woman's mission to end human trafficking

16:18

Feb 28, 2020

If your child or love one was murdered, could you forgive?

16:09

Feb 27, 2020

Changemaker: The art of building better leaders

17:44

Feb 26, 2020

The Missing Link: Discover the power of the Holy Spirit

17:21

Feb 24, 2020

Playful ninja cat delivers powerful lessons that connect with kids

19:13

Feb 21, 2020

Chaos to Clarity: Stories of profound transformation meant to inspire others

11:53

Feb 20, 2020

Women's heart health takes the spotlight

08:35

Feb 18, 2020

Valentine's Day: Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? Who was St. Valentine?

09:34

Feb 14, 2020

100 ways to love your husband/wife

14:24

Feb 13, 2020

Surrendered sleep: A biblical perspective

12:27

Feb 12, 2020

Risen from prison: Beyond my wildest imagination Part 2

09:15

Feb 11, 2020

Risen from prison: Beyond my wildest imagination Part 1

10:36

Feb 11, 2020

From sudden death to paradise

09:37

Feb 7, 2020

One armed, but not unarmed

14:13

Feb 6, 2020

New cancer book offers unique approach to coping

11:43

Feb 5, 2020

One More Child: providing Christ-centered services to children and families in need

16:06

Jan 30, 2020

Second generation trafficking survivor uses her experience to help save children

21:13

Jan 29, 2020

What does a Lyme disease diagnosis mean?

11:54

Jan 27, 2020

Drenched in dignity with Shower Power

11:58

Jan 24, 2020

Helping kids transform negative thoughts to stop the biggest bully of all

10:33

Jan 23, 2020

A less tolerant, more dangerous world for Christians

11:43

Jan 22, 2020

Managing finances as a spiritual discipline: Part 2

08:11

Jan 21, 2020

Managing finances as a spiritual discipline: Part 1

14:33

Jan 20, 2020

A road called hope: Helping disciple teens through trauma

11:03

Jan 17, 2020

Saints: Becoming more than 'Christians'

18:07

Jan 16, 2020

Learning to love one another

11:18

Jan 15, 2020

The Bible Collection Project

11:50

Jan 15, 2020

Get organized in 2020

11:09

Jan 10, 2020

Getting sober after years of addiction

10:08

Jan 8, 2020

New year, new me

09:57

Jan 7, 2020

Surviving and overcoming childhood abuse

12:12

Jan 7, 2020

Homes for heroes

18:11

Nov 13, 2019

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