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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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#95 – Bishop Jenny Andison on Gen Z, Enduring Gospel Relevance, and Anglican Renewal

Oct 28, 2025

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#95 – Bishop Jenny Andison on Gen Z, Enduring Gospel Relevance, and Anglican Renewal

In this episode of The Sowers Podcast, host Matt Naismith sits down with Bishop Jenny Anderson, Rector of St. Paul’s Bloor Street and St. George’s Grange Park in Toronto.

Matt Naismith