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#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.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

youth ministry

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#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.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

prayer

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#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.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

discipleship

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#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.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

prayer

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#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.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

leadership

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#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.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

youth ministry

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#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.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

discipleship

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#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.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

church planting

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#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.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

church planting

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#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.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

prayer

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

Mar 31, 2026

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#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.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

youth ministry

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

Mar 24, 2026

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#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.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

prayer

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

Mar 10, 2026

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#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.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

discipleship

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

Mar 3, 2026

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#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.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

church planting

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

Feb 24, 2026

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#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.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

discipleship

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

Feb 10, 2026

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#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.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

church planting

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

Feb 3, 2026

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#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.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

prayer

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

Jan 27, 2026

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#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.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

evangelism

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#103 - Reaching Kids with the Gospel: Ivhan Rusli on Innovation in Children’s Ministry

Jan 20, 2026

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#103 - Reaching Kids with the Gospel: Ivhan Rusli on Innovation in Children’s Ministry

In this episode of The Sowers Podcast, Ivhan Rusli shares why children’s ministry is one of the most strategic ways to impact the world, how CEF Ontario is innovating through STEM clubs, and why churches should consider kids as a primary mission field.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

church planting

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#102 - From Mini Mart to Movement: Why Evangelism is Missing in Most Churches with Pony Church

Jan 13, 2026

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#102 - From Mini Mart to Movement: Why Evangelism is Missing in Most Churches with Pony Church

What started as a prayer meeting in a convenience store has grown into a disciple-making movement across Canada. In this week’s episode of The Sowers Podcast, Isaiah Bennett and Liam Wilson share the story of Pony Church and the 10:2 Network—a network committed to equipping believers to share the gospel and make disciples.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

discipleship

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

Dec 23, 2025

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#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.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

prayer

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

Dec 16, 2025

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#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.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

church planting

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

Dec 2, 2025

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#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?

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

prayer

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

Nov 25, 2025

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#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.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

discipleship

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

Nov 11, 2025

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#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.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith
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