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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

youth ministry

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#96 – Sid Koop on Discipling the Next Generation: Hope, Strategy, and the Local Church

Nov 7, 2025

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#96 – Sid Koop on Discipling the Next Generation: Hope, Strategy, and the Local Church

In this episode of The Sowers Podcast, Matt sits down with Sid Koop, Executive Director of Youth Worker Community, to explore the heart and vision behind youth ministry in Canada.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

discipleship

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#94 - Keith Taylor on Leading with Character, Finishing Well, and Staying Faithful For The Long Haul

Oct 28, 2025

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#94 - Keith Taylor on Leading with Character, Finishing Well, and Staying Faithful For The Long Haul

In this episode of The Sowers Podcast, Dr. Keith Taylor shares lessons from more than 40 years of ministry leadership. From his early years in Vernon, BC, to 30 years at Beulah Alliance in Edmonton, Keith reflects on the importance of authentic faith, resilience through hardship, and the centrality of character in leadership.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

prayer

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#93 - Sunder Krishnan On A Life Following Jesus Rooted in Prayer, Scripture & Holiness

Oct 28, 2025

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#93 - Sunder Krishnan On A Life Following Jesus Rooted in Prayer, Scripture & Holiness

In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of The Sowers Podcast, we sit down with Sunder Krishnan—a man whose journey from nuclear engineering to pastoral ministry is a testament to God’s calling and grace.

Matt Naismith
Matt Naismith

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