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prayer

Mar 31, 2026

#111- Love as the Measure of Leadership: Danielle Strickland on Hope, Justice, and the Way of Jesus

In this episode, Danielle Strickland joins The Sowers for a deeply compelling conversation on discipleship, justice, prayer, and hope in a fearful world. Danielle recounts her first encounter with Jesus in a jail cell, how love—not shame—set her on a new path, and why the Church is at its best when it looks upward and moves outward.

youth ministry

Mar 24, 2026

#110 - Unity, Youth & A Move of God in Canada — The 306 Network Story with William Dmytrow

In this episode, Matt sits down with William Dmytrow, one of the pastors at Ebenezer Baptist Church (Saskatoon) and General Director of the 306 Network, a grassroots unity movement that has brought together 46+ churches and launched 30+ student‐led Alpha Youth groups.

prayer

Mar 10, 2026

#109 - From Iran to Canada: The Costly Call of Following Jesus — with Nathanael Fallahi

In this powerful conversation, Persian-speaking pastor and church planter, Nathanael Fallahi, shares his incredible journey from Islamic seminary in Iran, to encountering Jesus in a deeply personal way, to planting underground house churches under intense persecution, and finally to rebuilding life and ministry in Canada.

discipleship

Mar 3, 2026

#108- The Leader Within: Jason Ballard on Emotional Health, Self-Awareness & Jesus‐Shaped Leadership

In this episode, Jason Ballard (Lead Pastor at The Way Church, Founder of The Pastorate) takes us deep into the work God does within a leader: emotional awareness, spiritual rhythms, honest self-audit, and learning to lead from presence rather than pressure.

church planting

Feb 24, 2026

#107 - When God Calls You Into the Unknown: The Story of Evolve Church with Jono & Nicole Zantingh

In this powerful conversation, Matt sits down with Jono and Nicole Zantingh — pastors, pioneers, and co-leaders of Evolve Church in Edmonton, AB. Their story is one of radical obedience, bold faith, and a willingness to say “yes” when God invites them into something new.

discipleship

Feb 10, 2026

#106 - A Gospel-Shaped Vision for Sexuality, Singleness & Community — with Pieter Valk

In this episode, Pieter Valk—a licensed professional counselor, speaker, author, and the Director of Equip—shares one of the most vulnerable and hope‐filled stories we’ve heard on the show. From navigating same‐sex attraction within a conservative Christian context to discovering a lifelong calling to vocational singleness, Pieter offers a profoundly thoughtful vision for what it means to follow Jesus when the path looks different than expected.