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Latest Episodes

discipleship

Dec 23, 2025

#101 – Six Insights for Following Jesus in Today’s Cultural Moment – Mid-Season Three Recap

As 2025 comes to a close, Matt reflects on key insights and themes from the conversations held during the fall season. Drawing from 12 conversations with leaders from across Canada, this episode unpacks six key insights for following Jesus in a post-secular culture.

prayer

Dec 16, 2025

#100 – Jon Thompson on Leadership, Gifts, and Enduring Faithfully

In this milestone episode, Jon Thompson shares insights from nearly three decades in ministry, reflecting on the sobering reality that only 30% of ministry leaders finish well.

church planting

Dec 2, 2025

#99 – Dustin Boreland On Being a Faithful Presence In a Post-Christian World

In this episode of The Sowers Podcast, Matt sits down with Dustin Boreland to tackle one of the most pressing questions for churches today: How do we form disciples who thrive in a rapidly changing world?

prayer

Nov 25, 2025

#98 – Brooke Nicholls on Worship, Surrender & Revival in Canada

In this episode, Matt welcomes worship leader, songwriter, and author Brooke Nicholls. Her newest single “Whatever You Say” is a bold declaration of trust—and a reflection of the journey she’s walked through grief, motherhood, and ministry.

discipleship

Nov 11, 2025

#97 - Mark Buchanan on The Power of Story and Storytelling in Discipleship

In this episode of The Sowers Podcast, Matt sits down with Mark Buchanan — Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology at Ambrose Seminary, author of twelve books, and co-leader of New Story Community — for a rich conversation on the transformative power of story.

youth ministry

Nov 7, 2025

#96 – Sid Koop on Discipling the Next Generation: Hope, Strategy, and the Local Church

In this episode of The Sowers Podcast, Matt sits down with Sid Koop, Executive Director of Youth Worker Community, to explore the heart and vision behind youth ministry in Canada.