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Kaitlin Dendekker
2 days ago3 min read
Living Mentorship: Discipleship in the Everyday Moments
Her kitchen became a sacred place. It was where I poured out my heart in desperation as she peeled potatoes for dinner. It was where my...
Adrian Faber
Jan 222 min read
Strengthening Churches to Support Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
This was a wonderful episode to record. Dr. Morgan Braganza, a professor of social work, delves into the crucial topic of intimate...
Adrian Faber
Jan 152 min read
Strengthening the church’s role in caring for its congregation
Be inspired by Betty-Anne Van Rees’s journey of faith, resilience, and her dedication to strengthening the church's role in caring for...
Hildy Sloots
Jan 137 min read
Did I share too much?
How do you know when you’ve shared too much? She walked across the linoleum tiled floor of the old church hall where women sat in a...
Adrian Faber
Jan 82 min read
The importance of authenticity and vulnerability in church communities
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Curtis Heaton for a conversation about caring well for others this week. Curtis works with the...
Adrian Faber
Dec 18, 20243 min read
The Role of Women's Ministry in Strengthening Church Communities
Join our Arise Team’s thoughtful discussion with Jessica Vanden Brink, the Women's Ministry Director at Grace Valley Church. This...
Erica Schutten
Dec 16, 20243 min read
Strengthening the Soul of your Leadership- Book Review
"Jesus indicates that it is possible to gain the whole world but lose your own soul. If he were talking to us Christian leaders today, he...
Hildy Sloots
Dec 2, 20245 min read
Does Hosting a Stranger Intimidate you?
I felt like I did nothing. I just provided him a meal. Our first meeting was when I found him standing alone in the church hall....
Hanna
Nov 26, 202410 min read
Hanna’s Story: Caring Well for Church Members who have Experienced AbusePart 2
My parents were in ministry. I grew up as a pastor's kid. I had the privilege of joining my parents while they sat with many well-known...
Hanna
Nov 25, 20246 min read
Hanna’s Story: Experiencing Abuse in Marriage Part 1
Hanna shares her personal story of enduring 13 years of abuse in her marriage before it ended in divorce, highlighting the complexities...
Erica Schutten
Nov 18, 20243 min read
God’s Grace in your Suffering- Book Review
When you face trouble, loss, disability, and pain, how does the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ meet you and comfort you? How...
Adrian Faber
Nov 12, 20242 min read
Sara's Encouragement for Developing Cultures of Care
Be encouraged to learn from Sara Schenkel as she shares her dedication to the growth of women, her church and community. She shares her...
Hildy Sloots
Nov 4, 20242 min read
Fatigue Clouded My Perspective
Jennifer slept hours upon hours and had no desire to get out of bed. Why would she? What did she have to live for? She had no joy....
Adrian Faber
Oct 28, 20242 min read
Brigette’s Journey of Faith and Member Care
In this episode of the Arise Canada podcast, we had the privilege of sitting down with Brigette Vanhuisstede, a dedicated member of the...
Erica Schutten
Oct 21, 20243 min read
Risen Motherhood – Book Review
“We don’t need the world’s version of motherhood; we need a risen motherhood, transformed by the resurrection of our Lord and Savior. We...
Adrian Faber
Oct 15, 20244 min read
Excitement and expectation in updates from the team
In this episode of the Arise podcast, Adrian sits down with Hildy and Erica from the Arise team to discuss recent updates about the...
Adrian Faber
Oct 8, 20242 min read
Strengthening Churches through Care Ministry
In this episode , we looked into the importance of care ministry within churches and the impact it has on both the congregation and the...
Hildy Sloots
Sep 30, 20244 min read
I Don't Know Her but I Want to
I was not prepared for what happened next. She turned abruptly and yelled, “Get out of here! Don’t touch me!” I see her almost weekly....
Adrian Faber
Sep 23, 20242 min read
Finding Hope in the Complexities of Infertility
Welcome to the latest episode of the Arise Canada podcast , where we delved into the topic of infertility and the support available for...
Erica Schutten
Sep 16, 20244 min read
Side by Side Book Review
“Imagine how this can transform our churches. Instead of talking to the same people-those with whom we are comfortable and who are...
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