Archive

Dive into a collection of past episodes from The Sowers.

church planting

#121- Experiencing God in Everyday Life: Mike Blackaby on Faithfulness, Valleys & Harvest Seasons

Jun 23, 2026

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#121- Experiencing God in Everyday Life: Mike Blackaby on Faithfulness, Valleys & Harvest Seasons

What if spiritual maturity isn’t found on the mountaintop—but in the everyday rhythms of faithfulness? In this conversation, Mike Blackaby shares his journey of growing up in ministry, planting a church in one of Canada’s most secular cities, and learning to experience God—not just in breakthrough moments—but in the ordinary.

youth ministry

#120 - The Grade 10 Students Across Canada Sharing Jesus in Their High Schools with Avalon Reimer

Jun 16, 2026

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#120 - The Grade 10 Students Across Canada Sharing Jesus in Their High Schools with Avalon Reimer

Avalon Reimer shares how Grade 10 students across the country are courageously sharing Jesus in their schools, running Alpha groups, gathering friends to explore faith, and creating spaces for others to encounter the Holy Spirit.

prayer

#119 - From Georgia to Nanaimo: Cam & Christa Moore on Saying Yes When God Calls

Jun 9, 2026

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#119 - From Georgia to Nanaimo: Cam & Christa Moore on Saying Yes When God Calls

Cam and Christa Moore said yes to God—and it led them from Georgia to Nanaimo, BC to plant a church in one of the least religious regions in Canada.

discipleship

#118 - Searching for Identity, Finding Freedom in Christ: Kyla Gillespie on Sexuality & Gender

Jun 2, 2026

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#118 - Searching for Identity, Finding Freedom in Christ: Kyla Gillespie on Sexuality & Gender

Kyla Gillespie shares her powerful journey through same-sex attraction, gender dysphoria, transition, and ultimately encountering the transforming love of Jesus. This is a story of truth, grace, and the life-changing power of the gospel.

prayer

#117 - From Marketplace to Ministry: Chris Dias on Trusting God With Every Season

May 26, 2026

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#117 - From Marketplace to Ministry: Chris Dias on Trusting God With Every Season

Chris Dias, co-lead pastor of Hope Bible Church Oakville, shares a powerful journey from entrepreneurial leadership to pastoral ministry—revealing how God uses every season to prepare us for His calling. From a miraculous childhood story to leading a thriving church today, this conversation will challenge how you think about calling, leadership, and faithfulness.

leadership

#116 - Spiritual Openness in a Post‐Christian World: Andy Smits on Seeing What Others Miss

May 12, 2026

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#116 - Spiritual Openness in a Post‐Christian World: Andy Smits on Seeing What Others Miss

In this episode, Andy Smits, National Director of Power to Change–Students, joins the show to explore how the church can faithfully engage the next generation in a post‐Christian, spiritually curious culture.

youth ministry

#115 - Worship Without Performance: Bobby Lane on Purity, Presence & Starting Backyard Worship

May 5, 2026

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#115 - Worship Without Performance: Bobby Lane on Purity, Presence & Starting Backyard Worship

In this episode, Bobby Lane—worship pastor, songwriter, and founder of Backyard Worship—joins us to talk about pure worship, spiritual hunger among the next generation, and why authenticity matters more than excellence when it comes to encountering God.

discipleship

#114 - Co‐Leading a Church: Derik Fuller & Kirk Giles on Pride, Partnership, & Prioritizing Mission

Apr 28, 2026

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#114 - Co‐Leading a Church: Derik Fuller & Kirk Giles on Pride, Partnership, & Prioritizing Mission

Derik Fuller and Kirk Giles are the Co‐Lead Pastors of Forward Church, a growing multi‐site church across Southwestern Ontario. Before stepping into co‐leadership, Kirk famously Googled whether the model works—and discovered the overwhelming verdict: don’t do it. Five years later, they’re still leading together. Find out how.

church planting

#113 - The Power of Invitation: Rich Birch on Relational Evangelism and Sustainable Growth

Apr 14, 2026

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#113 - The Power of Invitation: Rich Birch on Relational Evangelism and Sustainable Growth

In this episode of The Sowers Podcast, Rich Birch explains why the real growth challenge facing Canadian churches isn’t the back door... it’s the front door. Filled with practical, theological, and missional insights, this conversation will reshape how you think about guests, invite culture, and outreach in a post-Christian context.

church planting

#112 - When Ritual Meets Relationship: Chris Keyes on Evangelization, the Holy Spirit, and The Catholic Church

Apr 7, 2026

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#112 - When Ritual Meets Relationship: Chris Keyes on Evangelization, the Holy Spirit, and The Catholic Church

In this powerful conversation, Chris Keyes, VP of Programming at Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO), joins the show to explore the urgent need for evangelization within the Catholic Church. Chris shares his own journey from cultural Catholicism to a vibrant, personal relationship with Jesus—and how the Holy Spirit ignited a lifelong passion to see Catholics truly encounter Christ.