Work Friends
By Jenn + Ainsley
Work FriendsDec 06, 2021
118: Andrew Chong - Hockey Reporter to Youth Worker
Today, we chat with Andrew Chong, regional director for Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited. He shares his story of coming to know Jesus, his transition from journalism to youth work, and God's guidance and care every step of the way.
117: 4-Fold Reconciliation w/ Joel Zantingh
Joel Zantingh serves as the Canadian Coordinator of the World Evangelical Alliance's Peace and Reconciliation Network, and as Director of Engagement with Lausanne Movement Canada.
He has served in local and national roles within the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada, and led their global mission arm. He has experience teaching in formal and informal settings with Bible college students and leaders from various cultures and generations.
Joel and Christie are parents to adult children, as well as grandparents. They reside in Guelph, Ont., situated on the treaty lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, and home to many past, present and future First Nations peoples, including the Anishinnabe and Hodinöhsö:ni'.
Check out his website here.
Updates + New Season!
We're so pumped about our next season!
116: Ray Heeres - Serving Jesus Actually Blesses US?
Chat with Ray Heeres, who talks about his volunteer work over the years, particularly how he has seen students' lives change through taking them to conferences, mission trips, and other events! He highlights the importance of letting the Holy Spirit do the work and trusting him in the process!
115: Tim Tang - Intercultural Leadership
Dr. Tim Tang was the Director at Tyndale Intercultural Ministries and joins us today to talk about how the church can do better at working across differences and embracing diversity in our communities. We were privileged enough to record this episode before his recent passing.
114: Dr. Cheryl Ann Beals - Soul Care + Embracing Struggle
Today, we chat with Dr. Cheryl Ann Beals, who is the Director of Sozo Centre for Soul Care with Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. We talk about soul care and neglect, as well as the importance of embracing struggle in our life and finding God in that journey.
113: Curt Erb - Leading Through Grief + Trusting God
Today we talk with Curt Erb about his leadership journey, his journey through grief and learning to completely trust God.
112: Terry Reugg - Casting Vision, Implementing Change + Smelling Like Sheep
Terry Reugg joins us today to talk about Casting Vision, Implementing Change and... smelling like sheep?
111: A Heart of Worship w/ Eric Helliwell
Eric is the worship pastor at Harvest Church in Huntsville. He shares with us his passion and heart to serve God and the need for worship in our personal lives and out to our nation!
110: Influence, The Inner Critic,+ Emotional Intelligence w/Marla Kondrad + Doreen Harvey
A special episode with TWO lovely guests, Marla Konrad and Doreen Harvey, where we talk about power and influence, the Inner Critic and emotional intelligence!
109: Investing in Leaders w/ Jen Hubbard
Today we have an amazing conversation about leadership development with Jen Hubbard from Lifeteams! Make sure to check out their awesome resources:
https://www.lifeteams.ca/
108: Leading as a Volunteer and Finding Your Giftings w/ Marv Smith
What a JOY to chat with a faithful servant in our community, Marv Smith. Marv has served as a volunteer in numerous capacities and has a heart for young people. We talk about saying yes to the things that God has gifted you in and the joy that comes from stepping into new opportunities.
107: The Power of Women in Leadership w/ Maureen Pryce
Maureen Prycce joins us to talk about YFC Canada's Women in Leadership initiative, the power of inviting women to the table and how it effects the cultres around us!
106: Discernment w/ Monica Kay
Today we chat with the lovely Monica Kay, who is passionate about mentorship and leadership. She has worked with Youth Unlimited Toronto for many years and talks with us about her discernment process in ministry throughout the years. Enjoy!
105: Partnership + Unity for the Sake of the Kingdom w/ Tim Coles
Today we chat with Tim Coles about partnership in ministry! Whether that's within other organizations and denominations, partnering for funding or within our own organizations, Tim talks about the beautiful Goal of Unity for the sake of the Kingdom!
104: Leading Out Of Our Identity w/ Dr. Sharon Simmonds
Check out Sharon's Resources!
https://www.arrowleadership.org/about/
https://www.arrowleadership.org/store/product/who-am-i/
https://www.arrowleadership.org/store/product/great-mentoring-for-real-life-change/
103: Jesus Centered Leadership w/ Dr. Steve Brown
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Season NINE Preview!
We're PUMPED for the newest season where we learn from some of our favourite leaders!
102: Learning to Trust God's Calling & Provision w/ Josh Carere
Today we chat with our work friend Josh about what he's learned working at YFC this year, God's faithfulness in his life and what he's calling him to next.
101: A Conversation About Suicide w/Mark Stromenberg from #HOPE
Reach out if you need help:
Canadian Suicide Hotline: 1 (833) 456-4566 | TalkSuicide.ca
Kids Help Phone: Text “Connect” to 696868 or call 1 (800) 668-6868
https://hashtaghope.ca/
100: Jenn + Ainsley get Interviewed for 100 episodes of Work Friends!
Our dear friend Viv joins us to flip things around and ask US the questions. 100 episodes in and so in awe of God's work in our lives! Join us for some laughs, bad accents and reflections!
099: When Prayer Works, Valuing Volunteers + the Power of Love w/ Dave Easton
Dave Easton is a cheerleader of people for Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. We chat about valuing people others don't, taking care of volunteers, caring well for people, and other wisdom from Dave's years of youth ministry!
098: Hymn Draft + God's Faithfulness w/ Ebe Debebe
WHO WON OUR HYMN DRAFT? Vote below!
Listen to our fav hymns: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3DsWczBQhTSXzb4drPqujG?si=2c50d3abfaea4358
097: Hopes, Dreams + Healing w/ Vanessa Kordupel
Meet Vanessa, our Arrow BFF and an amazing leader. We chat about the faithfulness of God, his constant pursuit of us, and healing!
096: Generosity as a Spiritual Practice w/ Dr. Lori Guenther Reesor
Today on the podcast, we are chatting with Dr. Lori Guenther Reesor, author, speaker, stewardship coach and Jenn’s aunt!
Order her book! https://lgreesor.com/shop
095: Bonus on Community w/ Breanna Wideman #RhythmsOfGrace
In this episode, we chat with Breanna Wideman who wrote our section on "Community" for the Rhythms of Grace Booklet.
Resources:
- Jennie Allen, Find Your People, Get Out of Your Head
- Emotionally Healthy Relationships, Pete Scazzaro
094: Community w/ Brad + Kendra
Join us as we wrap up Rhythms of Grace with the topic of COMMUNITY!
093: Lament + Celebration w/ Aliza Latta
How do we lament and celebrate well as Christians? What can we learn? Aliza discusses her experience and how she sees them in scripture.
https://alizalatta.com/
092: Fasting w/Carter Whyte #RhythmsofGrace
Carter Whyte, a Pastor here in Listowel, discusses fasting from Old and New Testament perspectives and his own personal stories about how fasting has formed him.
091: Sabbath w/ Bart Eisen #RhythmsofGrace
This week's Rhythm of Grace is Sabbath. We chat bout OT and NT references to Sabbath and Bart encourages us to communally rededicate to practicing Sabbath and experiencing the fullness God has for us in it.
Lectio Divina Guide w/ Joel Martin
This is a Lectio Divina guide from our episode with Joel Martin. If you haven't listened to Joel's episode (#90), go back and check it out!
090: Lectio Divina w/Joel Martin #RhythmsofGrace
This week's Rhythm of Grace is Lectio Divina with Joel Martin.
Special thanks to Trent Stanley for the background music! The Lectio exercise has been put into ints own episode for you to go back and use!
Prayer Meditation w/Carole Ann Stephen
This onus episode is the prayer meditation from episode 88 with Carole Ann. If you haven't listened yet, make sure to listen to the full episode!
089: Silence + Solitude w/ Vivianne David
Viv is BACK to talk about silence and solitude. She goes over her journey of learning to be quiet, the beauty of being alone with God and some tips for the journey.
088: Prayer w/ Carole Ann Stephen
Carole Anne is a psychotherapist in the GTA and brings us a lovely conversation about prayer. Specifically, she guides us through a safe prayer exercise and talks about meeting with God intimately.
087: Simplicity + Slowing Down w/ Jason Erb - Rhythms of Grace
Jason Erb joins us as we talk about our first spiritual rhythm - simplicity and slowing down! We chat about the importance of unhurrying and decluttering our life.
Resources to check out: Intimacy with the Almighty by Charles Swindoll, Lectio365, Practicingtheway.org
086: Sacred Pathways w/Connie Maier - Rhythms of Grace
Join us as we talk about Scared Pathways and learn more about how to connect with God!
Recommended Resources:
Sacred Pathways by Gary Thomas, Ignatius Spiritual Practices, Spiritual Rhythms for the Enneagram: A Handbook for Harmony and Transformation by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun, Spiritual Disciplines Handbook by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun, Sensible Shoes by Sharon Garlough Brown, Ruth Haley Barton, Henri Nouwen.
085: Spiritual Disciplines Through Changing Seasons w/ Jeremy + Hillary Weber
Today we had another conversation about creating a quiet time! Jer and Hill talk about their own journeys with Jesus, learning to embrace the awkward and follow God's call, and how community has helped them practice spiritual disciplines.
084: Cultivating a Quiet Time w/ Betty Faulkner - Rhythms of Grace
To start off our Rhythms of Grace season, we asked Betty Faulkner to join us to share how she has cultivated her time with the Lord. We talk about the importance of adding things to your daily rhythm, the grace for ourselves in seasons of life and journeying towards a love for God and scripture.
083: We're BACK to Celebrate 2022 w/ the work friends
Chatty episode reflecting on 2022 and looking forward to 2023! ALSO big updates on Rhythms of Grace! Order books here https://yfcnorthperth.com/donation/rhythms-of-grace/
082: Henri Nouwen Book Club w/Connie Maier #DeadMentors
Today we chat with Connie Maier about one of her dead mentors, Henri Nouwen! She goes through her favourite books by him and all we can glean from his life!
Don't forget about RHYTHMS OF GRACE - an 8-week study of spiritual rhythms that will lead us to understand God's grace better! Launching in * January *
Follow us @justoworkfriends or email ainsley.s@yfcnorthperth.com to grab a copy!
081: René Padilla w/ Joel Zantingh #DeadMentors
Contact and learn more about Joel: joelzantingh.ca
Read the Lausanne Covenant: https://lausanne.org/content/covenant/lausanne-covenant
Learn more about integral mission and Padilla: https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2021/april/rene-padilla-died-integral-mission-latin-american-theology.html
080: Live From Conestoga Bible Camp: Wrestling w/ Dustin + Sharese Martin
Our very first LIVE recording. We had to privilege of hosting a live interview at youth camp this year - and we recorded it to share with you! ENJOY.
079: Scuffed Season Wrap Up & Update
Jenn & Ains are back on to chat about the past season and the newest updates on Rhythms of Grace - our new season and study!
078: I Guess God is in All of It w/ Ainsley
It's your gal AINS on the podcast today with spirit-led rambles and reflecting on God's goodness!
077: Reunited with our South African Work Friend! w/ EJ van As
Today we chat with our fellow missionary from South Africa, EJ van As!
076: Faithfulness Through Trials w/ Isaac Wall
Today we chat with Isaac Wall about God's faithfulness throughout his whole life, including through divorce and seasons of singleness.
075: Faithfulness for a Lifetime w/ Gertie Heimpel
Today we chat with Gertie Heimpel, former Young Mom's Coordinator at Youth Unlimited YFC North Perth.
074: Singleness - We're Going There! w/ Jenny B
Today we chat with Jenny B about singleness, contentment, and community for her 25th birthday!
073: The Masks We Hide Behind w/ Sharese Martin
Sharese Mertin shares about contentment, calling and God working through her in the "ordinary" seasons.