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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.

church planting

Feb 3, 2026

#105 - From Banking to Kingdom Building: Joy Gomersall on Stewardship & the Future of the Church

In this episode, Matt is joined by Joy Gomersall, Executive Director of Stewards Canada, for a powerful conversation on money, missions, and the future of church buildings in Canada.

prayer

Jan 27, 2026

#104 - A Holistic Path to Mental Health: Erin Walsh on the Mind, Body, & Soul l The Sowers Podcast

In this powerful and practical conversation, Registered Social Worker Erin Walsh unpacks how mental, emotional, and spiritual health are deeply interconnected — and why healing must involve all three.